CH 80

“Your Majesty, it seems that I have fallen in love with you at first sight…”

Pei Zhaozhou’s confession startled everyone present. 

Yi Chengze, the black doctor, was so shocked that his jaw nearly hit the ground. Who was this person before him, the King? The unparalleled Emperor who reclaimed the Federation, defeated the Zerg Race, and established the vast Blue Ark Empire!

How could General Pei muster the audacity to confess to the King?! 

Yi Chengze began to contemplate seriously. Could it be that General Pei’s condition was not just amnesia, but a genuine malfunction of his brain?! How else could he have committed such a daring and terrifying act of confessing to the King, which nearly caused Yi Chengze’s heart to stop?

Yi Chengze had already contemplated fleeing immediately with Little Soybean in his arms.

On the side, Little Soybean widened her eyes in astonishment, contemplating that if her Daddy truly liked the King, then she would… try her best to offer her blessings, even though it saddened her to think about it, woohoo…

At this moment, poor Little Soybean quietly shed tears as she buried the photo of her other dad deep inside her little duck-shaped backpack, seeming so lonely and abandoned.

In her heart, she made a wish: if her two dads couldn’t be together, she hoped they would find happiness and joy, and that Little Soybean would be able to take care of herself.

Pei Zhaozhou seemed completely unaware of the commotion he had caused. His curious amber-golden eyes continued to gaze directly at Si Huaixi without wavering, as if his intense and sincere gaze could penetrate Si Huaixi’s mask and allow him to see his true appearance.

Si Huaixi was taken aback, and the face beneath his mask slowly reddened—not out of shyness, but out of anger.

On the surface, Si Huaixi’s eyes appeared deep and indifferent, his hands resting on the desk. However, beneath the facade, the tendons on the back of his tightly clenched hands were visible, revealing his suppressed emotions. With a fake smile, he said, “Little Soybean’s father, are you joking?”

Pei Zhaozhou’s pupils slightly widened as he looked at the imposing and icy King before him, so different from the man with the ocean-blue eyes in his memories…

They were completely different, utterly distinct.

The King resembled the cold seawater, with layers of ice floating on the surface, and the deepest depths akin to a frozen abyss that chilled one’s heart. His intense gaze scrutinized Pei Zhaozhou with an icy disdain.

However, in his memories, the man had a fair and somewhat delicate face. He had a handsome little face, with a pair of clear and warm ocean-blue eyes that felt like a gentle hammer knocking on the door of Pei Zhaozhou’s heart whenever he looked at him.

It softened Pei Zhaozhou’s heart, leaving him willingly vulnerable.

Pei Zhaozhou vaguely recalled signing a cohabitation contract with him, but strangely, his memories also contained many images of him piloting mechs.

Anyway…

He was fine. Although he was a little bit shorter than the current King, he was much cuter than the stern and cold King.

Pei Zhaozhou also remembered he could cook delicious meals. The magnetic laughter echoed in his ears when he kissed him, and when he hugged him, he was as clingy and affectionate as a golden retriever. Even when angry, he would pout cutely…

A trace of puzzled sorrow flashed in Pei Zhaozhou’s eyes.

— He missed him. Why hadn’t he appeared yet? Wasn’t he the canary he had taken care of? Why did he suddenly disappear without a trace, just like a bird flying away?

— Why did he see his shadow in the King?

Pei Zhaozhou covered his face with his hands, his amber-golden eyes filled with confusion. He wanted to be close to the person in front of him, just like how he did in that memory, but the person before him was the serious and aloof King…

This strange longing left him feeling somewhat lost and perplexed.

Pei Zhaozhou suddenly felt an urgent need to know the appearance of that person, but his memory was hazy, and the more he thought, the more his head throbbed. Eventually, his brows furrowed in pain, cold sweat forming on his forehead, while his thin lips turned slightly pale.

Si Huaixi frowned as he watched the audacious and shameless person. It was clear that this person had just shamelessly attempted to flirt with him in front of the child, yet now he appeared weak and pale, evoking a sense of pity.

With a face resembling Brother Pei and those amber golden eyes that flickered with pain, it inexplicably made him feel uncomfortable.

Lowering his voice, Si Huaixi said ruthlessly, “I don’t want to hear those words again. You are free to leave the palace. Little Soybean will stay in the palace under my guidance, and I will take care of her.”

Upon hearing that his newly found daughter was about to leave his side, Pei Zhaozhou didn’t hesitate to oppose, disregarding any other thoughts. He immediately retorted, “No, she is still too young and needs someone to take care of her. She can’t leave me.”

Si Huaixi’s gaze remained unchanged, as he coldly and sternly said, “You must be aware of Little Soybean’s special abilities. For her, these abilities are a double-edged sword that can easily be exploited by those with impure intentions.”

The impure-minded black doctor involuntarily shrunk back, trying to diminish his presence.

On the side, Little Soybean heard Yi Chengze’s inner thoughts and saw that someone was supporting her. She proudly poked Yi Chengze’s back.

Wearing a mischievous smile, Little Soybean whispered, “If you don’t want me to complain to His Majesty the King, you better listen to me obediently from now on!”

Yi Chengze’s face distorted with concealed anger, unable to utter a word.

Si Huaixi continued, “By staying in the palace, I will teach her how to control her psychic power. Only I can teach her.”

Pei Zhaozhou hesitated and struggled within himself. Through the surveillance video, he knew about Little Soybean’s special abilities. He worried that using these abilities at such a young age would be detrimental to her health. At this moment, there was someone to guide her, which seemed like a good thing.

Pei Zhaozhou couldn’t let Little Soybean use her abilities so recklessly.

Pei Zhaozhou looked earnestly at Si Huaixi and said, “Fine, but as Little Soybean’s father, I also want to stay in the palace with her.”

Si Huaixi sneered mockingly, feeling that this shameless person wanted to stay in the palace to seduce him. The pitiful appearance from earlier seemed to be nothing but an act.

With a stern face, Si Huaixi said, “Do as you please, but you must not approach my sleeping quarters.”

Feeling the humiliation and a tightness in his heart, Pei Zhaozhou pursed his lips and said, “I absolutely won’t, Your Majesty.”

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