Chapter 153: Chapter 153: Restraint and Forbearance

Back in their room, Shi Lichuan thought about what he had just been considering.

He tentatively asked, “Qinqin, are you thinking about taking Yun Xie as a partner?”

Jiang Qin was silent for a moment.

“What do you think?”

Shi Lichuan said, “You can take him. He’s very strong, but his life will be too short.

I would recommend you find two more strong partners.”

Even though Yun Xie was powerful, he was destined to die, so he couldn’t really be counted on.

He would rather Jiang Qin find two males with longer lifespans, so they could better protect her.

As for whether he’d feel uncomfortable or jealous—he would.

But… every family in the Interstellar age was like this. The Beast Husband classes he took as a child taught him how to manage family relationships and not cause trouble for the female.

So he could be magnanimous. As long as Jiang Qin was happy, that was all that mattered.

Besides, he was just her boyfriend; they weren’t married yet. He was more worried that he was too weak and would be cast aside.

This time, Jiang Qin’s silence lasted even longer.

It seemed she was struggling internally.

After a long while, she finally said, “What do you think if I choose Yun Xie and Cang Hong?”

“Cang Hong’s beast form is a Black-winged Lion. Although I don’t know what his abilities are, he should be a strong fighter in aerial combat.

I just don’t know if he’s slacked off on his training during his years as a singer.

And… his job seems a bit too busy.”

It wasn’t that Shi Lichuan wanted to undermine a competitor; this was based on his most rational assessment.

Jiang Qin didn’t know what to do either.

The only males around her who had clearly expressed their affection were Yun Xie and Cang Hong.

She had a good impression of them as well.

But what Shi Lichuan said made sense.

’Even though I feel like Cang Hong would be happy to give up his job for me, I don’t like that.’

’I don’t want anyone to give up their own life for me.’

’Maybe in any partnership, one person will eventually give up their life to take care of the family.’

’But this is the Interstellar age. In a world with one female and multiple males, it shouldn’t be necessary for them to give up their lives, right?’

’We can just take turns and share the responsibilities.’

’Besides, Yun Xie won’t have a short life.’

After thinking it through, Jiang Qin said, “Let’s go with them. I don’t have any other suitable candidates around me right now.”

Shi Lichuan was used to putting her first, so he didn’t object.

“Then should I leave to hunt the Star Thieves and give you two some time alone?”

Jiang Qin blushed a little.

’My boyfriend is deliberately leaving so I can go flirt with other men. How mortifying.’

It was awkward, but it would be even more awkward to have her boyfriend watch her flirt with another man, so she agreed.

Before leaving, Shi Lichuan pulled her into a tight hug.

“Send me a communication if you need anything. If you’re unhappy, I’ll come get you right away.”

Jiang Qin whispered, “Okay.”

The moment he let go, she stood on her tiptoes and kissed his lips.

It was a feather-light touch, and then she pulled away.

When he realized what had happened, Shi Lichuan turned bright red, his eyes shining.

They were both shy and couldn’t say overly sentimental things, but after spending so much time together, some things were understood without words.

Shi Lichuan said, “I’ll wait for you to come back.”

…

The two of them went downstairs.

When he learned that the annoying bear was leaving, Yun Xie could barely contain the smile threatening to spread across his face.

He quickly opened the door. “Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Shi. We really can’t handle capturing the Star Thieves without you.

After all, those people are after Qinqin. As her boyfriend, it’s only right that you participate.”

Shi Lichuan: ’…This guy is unpleasant whether he’s quiet or talkative.’

* * *

Since she had made her decision, Jiang Qin was a little afraid that if she delayed any longer, something might happen to the personal bodyguard she had her eye on.

So, after the elaborate dinner Yun Xie had prepared,

she once again said she wanted to thank him.

“How about I play another piece for you, Mr. Yun?”

“I would be honored.”

This time, Jiang Qin didn’t bring out the piano. Instead, she redeemed a backing track from the system and played it on her Light Computer.

A peculiar intro began to play.

’How to describe it?’

Yun Xie found it somewhat… intimate.

“How can I be sure

that you won’t walk away?

Oh, angel of deception…”

Sure enough, when Jiang Qin began to sing in a magnetic, low, breathy voice, the atmosphere of the song grew even more intimate.

The song was in a minor language.

He happened to understand it, but perhaps the lyrics weren’t what was important.

The feeling was what mattered.

Because this wasn’t so much a song as it was a lover’s whisper in his ear.

Especially the instrumental part in the middle.

It felt like it was pounding in his heart and… his body.

Yun Xie’s breathing grew ragged.

He looked at Jiang Qin, his eyes filled with strained self-control. He was trying so hard to remain rational that the rims of his eyes had turned red.

The little white rabbit was circling him, but he paid it no mind.

“the safety of your arms

Doesn’t it suffocate me?…”

In the end, Yun Xie couldn’t hold back any longer. He reverted to his beast form and rolled on the ground in agony, yet he didn’t dare cross the line.

If he had tested his Riot Value at that moment, he probably would have discovered that it had already dropped by 3%.

Unfortunately, he didn’t test it.

He only felt that his current desire was terrifying.

Yun Xie felt a pang of regret. He shouldn’t have been so greedy.

If he hadn’t wanted to be alone with Jiang Qin, she wouldn’t have had to see him on the verge of going berserk.

Forcibly suppressing the heat coursing through his body, he called Wei Chen’s communicator. “Come quick, get her out of here…”

“AARGH!!”

When Wei Chen and the other four rushed over, what greeted them was the sound of that restrained roar mixed with singing.

If they weren’t worried about Yun Xie, they might have stopped to appreciate it, but no one was in the mood for that now.

“Damn it, we don’t have access to Brother Xie’s house! We can’t get in!”

When Yun Xie built this villa, he chose the most expensive materials in the Interstellar Federation—materials that not even he, an SS-level individual, could break through by force.

There was no way for them to force their way in.

Wei Chen could only shout, “Miss Jiang, please open the door! We’re here to take Brother Xie away!!!”

“Miss Jiang, please open the door! You’re in danger!”

“Miss Jiang!!!”

Did Jiang Qin hear them? Of course she did.

But when she was immersed in her soothing state, she would ignore such external sounds.

After all, at this moment, she was using nearly all her strength.

Finally, Yun Xie’s eyes turned completely red.

Reverting to his human form, he grabbed Jiang Qin and claimed her red lips.

The singing stopped, leaving only the backing track to continue playing its intimate melody.

The atmosphere was scorching.

Yun Xie’s movements were fierce, but he didn’t cause her any pain. She only felt a little breathless.

After three minutes, she reached out and pushed him.

He lingered for a few more seconds before reluctantly parting from that sweetness.

But the rims of his eyes were still red.

His eyes were full of suppressed desire, his forehead was covered in a cold sweat, and his voice was hoarse as he said, “I’m sorry, I… I’ve gone into heat…”

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