CHAPTER 31: BROTHER

Nie Zihang found himself unable to suppress a chuckle in response to Yu Jingxuan’s disconcerted countenance.

The sound of footsteps grew nearer, causing the Alpha to cast an exasperated glare in his direction. “Mr. Nie, how can you possibly derive amusement from this situation?”

Nie Zihang drew him nearer by grasping his waist, subsequently undoing two buttons on his own collar. Leaning down slightly, he uttered, “Kiss me.”

The Alpha displayed a delayed response as he lowered his head and clenched his lip with his teeth.

On the topic of their relationship, they had not been together for a significant amount of time, and they had not experienced numerous passionate kisses. In fact, this was the initial occasion where Yu Jingxuan made the first move to initiate a kiss.

The Alpha had indeed pushed the boundaries of the term “little puppy” to an extreme extent.

His tongue was delicately gliding over his lips, playfully teasing and caressing them, with each touch being gentle and tender.

Nie Zihang grasped his hand and guided it beneath the hem of his shirt.

As his calloused hand made contact with the skin, he instinctively flinched, experiencing the initial sensation.

“Be a little rougher, baby.”

Nie Zihang suppressed a laugh and gently patted his buttocks as a playful reminder.

The Alpha’s movements momentarily halted, but then he proceeded to assertively slide his tongue inside.

The small and uncoordinated tongue clumsily brushed against the inside of the mouth, tentatively teasing the motionless “giant.”

Nie Zihang closed his eyes and settled into the sofa, savouring the first service from his little fish.

The swaying shadow on the balcony descended next to the two of them.

Subsequently, a faint sound of inhaling became audible.

Dad Nie’s footsteps were noticeably lighter compared to before, and he departed silently.

The final prolonged “squeak” sound resonated, and the door was shut.

Finally, the Alpha emitted a whimper resembling that of a small cat and withdrew.

When Nie Zihang raised his gaze, his Alpha leaned in and planted a kiss on his lips, causing his eyes to turn red.

The long eyelashes hung low over the gaze, while the corners of the lips curved slightly upwards, giving a look of grievance.

Nie Zihang effortlessly lifted the Alpha’s buttocks upward.

He swiftly turned around and took a few steps, carefully laying the person on the bed.

Subsequently, he positioned himself on one knee between the Alpha’s legs, pressing him against him, and gave him a deep, passionate kiss.

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By the time the two of them finished, it was almost twelve o’clock.

Nie Zihang’s clothes remained neat and orderly.

No. Earlier on the sofa, he unbuttoned two buttons himself.

On the other hand, the Alpha lying on the bed was revealed both above and below, with the waist serving as the dividing point.

Certain regions that were exposed still displayed a reddish hue as a result of being teased.

Hmm, it appeared quite appetising.

Nie Zihang pondered silently.

If it were not for the inconvenience of being at his parents’ house, he would have devoured the person without hesitation.

With contentment, Nie Zihang embraced the person in his arms and straightened his clothes, resembling a large cat asserting its dominance.

“In the afternoon, we will chat with father and dad, then we will return home.”

He assisted the Alpha in arranging his clothes, planted a gentle kiss on his nose, and uttered those words.

Yu Jingxuan obediently nodded. “Okay.”

He spoke with a slightly raspy and nasal tone.

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Both Dad Nie and Father Nie possessed genuinely kind personalities, in fact.

Father Nie seemed composed, but he was not overly strict, considering they had two Omegas in the household.

Although he may not smile or speak frequently, he harboured boundless indulgence towards Dad Nie and Nie Zihang.

When it came to Yu Jingxuan, there was a subtle distinction in the way he was treated.

Indeed, his tone of voice remained warm, but nearly every sentence he uttered carried a subtle undertone of testing the “son-in-law.”

As Yu Jingxuan listened, his heart trembled with unease.

Being in an AA relationship, he believed that meeting the parents implied the question: How can I convince you to leave my son?

Or perhaps: You two are not compatible; your relationship is not legally recognised, and you cannot have children together.

Or maybe: I implore you to please release my son and do not hinder his progress.

It was also possible that it could be summed up in just one word: go.

However, he never anticipated finding himself in such a situation, where he would be questioned at the dinner table as if undergoing a sentence-by-sentence interrogation by his “father-in-law”!

With each question, he would also take a sip of wine.

For instance, while he was quietly eating his meal, the formidable Alpha sitting across from him abruptly raised his glass and addressed him: “Xiao Yu.”

With just that single word, Yu Jingxuan sensed that something was amiss.

Quickly placing his chopsticks down, he grasped his glass and said, “Uh… um, please proceed.”

Father Nie: “Last time you mentioned that you are a police officer. This profession is commendable, and both Zihang’s dad and I have faith in your character. Allow me to raise a glass to you.”

Yu Jingxuan swiftly lifted his head and took a sip, then cautiously selected his words to reply, “Thank you, Uncle. I hail from a military academy, so both you and Uncle can be assured of my character.”

After a while, Father Nie: “Xiao Yu.”

Yu Jingxuan: !

Hastily, he raised his glass again: “Uncle, Uncle.”

Father Nie: “Hmm… Do you and Zihang have any plans for the future? Like getting married or something. From what I can tell, Zihang has not been marked yet, and in that aspect, you are a reliable child. Allow me to raise a glass to you.”

Yu Jingxuan swiftly lifted his head and took another sip, then turned to Nie Zihang and whispered, “We… we are considering getting married… but it all depends on Zihang. I will follow his lead and respect his decisions…”

Nie Zihang observed as his father poured generous amounts of Luzhou Laojiao¹Luzhou Laojiao is a renowned Chinese liquor, commonly referred to as baijiu, which originates from Luzhou, Sichuan Province, China. It is recognised as one of the most esteemed and prestigious Baijiu brands in the country, celebrated for its potent fragrance and smooth flavor. Crafted from fermented sorghum and aged meticulously, Luzhou Laojiao liquor boasts a remarkable depth and intricate taste profile. It is frequently savoured during momentous events and festive gatherings in Chinese traditions., a ten-year-aged liquor, into Yu Jingxuan’s glass, filling it almost halfway.

While the Alpha’s speech remained coherent, his face had begun to flush with redness, and his speech was slightly slurred, indicating the effects of alcohol.

Fortunately, having observed Yu Jingxuan’s drinking habits previously, he had a rough estimation of his tolerance and chose not to interfere excessively.

Of course, later on, when he became aware that something was amiss and desired to put a halt to it, it was already beyond his control.

After three rounds of drinks and nearly finishing the meal, Father Nie raised his glass once more and addressed Yu Jingxuan: “Xiao Yu.”

Yu Jingxuan instinctively grabbed his glass and slurred, “Uncle, you… hic… please go ahead and speak…”

Father Nie, slightly under the influence, switched to a candid and informal tone: “Having you two together brings great joy to Uncle and his dad. Once you tie the knot, life will become even more stable. And in the future, you can have children too. Let me give you both a little nudge; Zihang has not been very sensible in the past few years, fooling around and wasting his prime time. If you both feel it is the right move, go ahead and get the marriage certificate soon. Otherwise, when you are older, it might be more challenging to have children.”

Once inebriated, the Alpha’s responses noticeably diminished in speed and agility.

He blinked slowly multiple times, as if processing the information, and replied with a deliberate pace: “I am also delighted to be with Mr. Nie… We will indeed get married! When the wedding day arrives, we will certainly extend an invitation to you!”

Hmm, the reasoning ability of this fish seems to have completely deteriorated.

Father Nie joyfully downed the remaining drink in one gulp and exclaimed, “Great! I will absolutely be there!”

Clearly, he failed to comprehend why he would require an invitation to attend his own son’s wedding.

Towards the end, Father Nie became completely unintelligible and tightly held Yu Jingxuan’s hand, expressing his heartfelt gratitude: “Thank goodness our Hang Hang found you… Xiao Yu, from this point forward, you are the saviour of our Nie family! It was you who set our son, Nie Zihang, on the right path. You will be someone whom Uncle shares a profound connection with in the future! Hang Hang is Uncle’s everything…”

Nie Zihang and Dad Nie: …

On the contrary, Yu Jingxuan was determined not to be overshadowed either.

He propped up his chin with one hand, his eyelids struggling to stay open, and responded in a dazed manner: “Get… we get married, we, yes! We have straightened things out… um, we can get married.”

Father Nie: “Yes, you have indeed straightened things out! Get married and have a chubby little baby in the future!”

Yu Jingxuan chimed in: “Hmm… let us have a chubby baby! Once we obtain the marriage certificate, we can start trying! I will give Mr. Nie… a chubby baby!”

After uttering those words, he only later realised that something felt slightly amiss.

The Alpha rubbed his stomach, turned to Nie Zihang, and, after a moment, uttered in a bewildered manner, “Wait… I believe I am unable to, um, have children… Mr. Nie.”

Father Nie, who observed the interaction between the two, burst into laughter so intense that tears threatened to spill. “Zihang, the Alpha you discovered is absolutely adorable when intoxicated! Those innocent eyes, tsk tsk, even more innocent than a little baby. No wonder you are fond of him… Your dad was also a bit impulsive in the past, ending up with someone as resilient as your father.”

Nie Zihang cradled his Alpha in his arms, softly caressing his flushed ears, and affectionately remarked, “This is how he becomes when he is intoxicated. Who told you to bring up the idea of having a chubby baby, hmm? Silly fish. If you cannot handle it, then do not bring it up, you know?”

Yu Jingxuan instinctively leaned against him and softly inhaled, obediently responding, “Mmm, okay…”

After a while, he wrapped his arms around Nie Zihang’s waist and nestled into his neck, whispering, “Then let us get married, okay…? Mr. Nie, I want to get married.”

Nie Zihang went along with it and replied, “Oh, you want to get married?”

The Alpha nodded and affirmed, “Mmm.”

Nie Zihang hooked his finger under the Alpha’s chin and playfully scratched it, saying, “Just with these few words, you are making me marry you, hmm? Does that not mean I am at a bit of a disadvantage?”

The Alpha quickly responded, “I… I will marry you…”

There was another burst of laughter from the other side.

Father Nie was already clutching his stomach, laughing uncontrollably.

“Son, why is your Alpha so good at being mischievous. Is it a matter of him marrying you or you marrying him?”

Yu Jingxuan curled his lips in grievance: “Then what should I do…”

Nie Zihang continued to playfully tease him with a smile and suggested, “How about you call me ‘brother’ and let me hear it?”

Father Nie leaned on the table, resting his hands under his chin, and observed the young couple’s playful banter with great interest. “Son, is Xuanxuan younger than you? Tsk tsk, he truly is like a little puppy.”

Nie Zihang placed his finger on his lips: “Shh.”

Then, Yu Jingxuan stood up unsteadily and wrapped his arms around Nie Zihang’s waist.

And then, the three individuals in the room all heard the Alpha’s gentle and tender voice say, “Brother.”

The voice gradually faded away…

Nie Zihang was certain that, in his father’s astonished gaze, he detected a hint of envy.

And his Alpha at home, still clinging to him, softly nuzzled against him.

“Um… Mr. Nie… I want to get married…”

“Let us get married.”

The author has something to say:

Knot, knot, knot!!!

Hurry up and marry him!!! (Grabs Nie Ge and shakes him vigorously.)

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  Luzhou Laojiao is a renowned Chinese liquor, commonly referred to as baijiu, which originates from Luzhou, Sichuan Province, China. It is recognised as one of the most esteemed and prestigious Baijiu brands in the country, celebrated for its potent fragrance and smooth flavor. Crafted from fermented sorghum and aged meticulously, Luzhou Laojiao liquor boasts a remarkable depth and intricate taste profile. It is frequently savoured during momentous events and festive gatherings in Chinese traditions.