After Entering a Contract Marriage with a Disabled Alpha - Chapter 45.1

Qin Yiyang, sitting in the front row: “…”

Having been subjected to a long-term barrage of “dog food” (public displays of affection), his heart had become incredibly resilient.

Ignore it, ignore it.

Feigning deafness and muteness, he sent messages to Zhou Yue and Su Yan, asking if they had set off yet. The four of them had started a WeChat discussion group.

[Zhou Yue]: Hehehe, I’m already on the subway, but it’s so far from the manor!

[Su Yan]: I’ve left the house too.

[Qin Yiyang]: Just take a taxi directly; I’ll reimburse your fare. There’s so much to do and eat at the manor. Just stay here for the next couple of days! I’ll take you guys horse riding later!

[Zhou Yue]: I’ll take the subway to the last stop and then call a taxi to save you some money!!!

[Zhou Yue]: Horse riding? Is it really that awesome? [Starry eyes emoji]

[Qin Yiyang]: It’s alright. My brother keeps a lot of horses. But as you know, ever since his legs… they’ve basically been left idle. We haven’t visited the manor much lately.

[Zhou Yue]: [Pats head] Feeling sorry for your brother for a second.

[Su Yan]: Me too.

Two seconds later, a new message popped up in the group chat: [I also feel sorry for your cousin for a second.]

Qin Yiyang: “…” He suddenly felt that Su Yan was a bit slow on the uptake.

[Qin Yiyang]: Enough talking, I’m going to play a few rounds of games. If anything comes up, talk in the group!

[Zhou Yue]: OKK!

[Su Yan]: Okay.

The journey was long, but Old Yang was an experienced driver, and the vehicle moved steadily. Sunlight streamed through the window, casting a warm glow over them. Within minutes, Pei Yu’s eyelids began to droop, and he drifted into a drowse.

Suddenly, a weight settled on his shoulder, and a prickling itch spread across the side of his neck.

Qin Shen stopped his work and turned his head to look at him. The golden sunlight kissed the teenager’s delicate profile. Soft black hair was shrouded in the fragmented golden light, and his features exuded tranquility and beauty.

Qin Shen watched him silently for a long time before refocusing on his work. Because his rut was unpredictable, he needed to arrange everything in advance.

The engagement ceremony was being held at a private manor under Qin Shen’s name. The estate was massive; in a city like Jiangcheng where land was as expensive as gold, only the outskirts held vacant plots exceeding a thousand acres.

Years ago, when Qin Shen had some spare cash, he had purchased the land at an auction. Later, the manor was transformed into a comprehensive entertainment venue for relaxation. The scenery was beautiful and the climate pleasant, featuring various facilities: a vineyard, private hot springs, high-end dining, and sightseeing tours.

Some areas were open to tourists, while others remained strictly private. Qin Shen occasionally invited business partners here to unwind.

At 10:00 AM, the sun rose high, releasing a brilliant, dazzling light. The car stopped in the private area of the manor. A waiter, who had been waiting for a long time, recognized the license plate and trotted forward to guide them.

The momentum of the car stopping caused Pei Yu to shake slightly, and he opened his eyes groalily. Having maintained the same sitting position for so long, a wave of numbness spread through his spine the moment he moved.

Rubbing his eyes, he asked softly, “Are we here already?”

“Yes, we’ve arrived.” Qin Shen closed his laptop and set it aside.

The driver, Old Yang, opened the car door and quickly placed the wheelchair by the side of the vehicle. Seeing this, Pei Yu jumped out first and helped the driver assist Qin Shen into the wheelchair.

Pei Yu’s mind cleared significantly. He pushed Qin Shen forward, and as he looked up, a vast expanse of red filled his vision.

Both sides of the road were covered with layers of red rose petals. Furthermore, the outer perimeter of the castle was planted with roses in full bloom. Alongside the roses were red briars; amidst the green leaves, the flowering vines climbed upward toward the sun, encircling the entire castle.

It looked exactly like a “Rose Castle” from a picture book—grand, mysterious, and quiet, possessing an indescribable, breathtaking beauty.

“These flowers…” Pei Yu’s heart warmed, and he licked his lips.

“Do you like them?” Qin Shen smiled. “Since it’s an engagement banquet, it’s only natural to decorate the venue beautifully.”

Pei Yu’s cheeks turned crimson. Avoiding Qin Shen’s burning gaze, he stammered, “Those briars must have been there before… since they’re growing so vigorously.” Surely they weren’t arranged on short notice after he met him.

Qin Shen stared at him for a few seconds and chuckled. “I had people bring them over shortly after our marriage was arranged.”

“They could grow that fast in such a short time? That’s impossible.” Pei Yu didn’t quite believe it.

Qin Shen’s voice dropped lower: “There is nothing money can’t accomplish.”

Pei Yu: “…”

Fair enough.

Qin Shen added: “Since my baby is with me for my money, I must work hard to earn more, lest my baby runs away with someone else.”

“Qin Shen!” Pei Yu slapped Qin Shen’s shoulder. “How much longer are you going to keep playing with that joke?”

A low laugh escaped Qin Shen’s throat. “Alright, alright, I’ll stop teasing you.”

At the entrance of the banquet hall stood a framed photo of Pei Yu and Qin Shen. Above it was an inscription written in a bold, elegant, and spirited hand: Engaged: Mr. Qin Shen and Mr. Pei Yu.

Pei Yu recognized the handwriting as Grandpa Qin’s, and his heart warmed. These small details always moved him. He had heard that Grandpa Qin had personally overseen many aspects of this engagement banquet; even the invitations, which could have been printed, were handwritten by Grandpa Qin, stroke by stroke.

He knew the reason Grandpa Qin was so good to him was simply a case of “loving the house and its crows” (loving him because of Qin Shen). Yet, such kindness was tangible and real, and Pei Yu was deeply grateful.

The only thing he could do was help treat Qin Shen, so Grandpa Qin wouldn’t have to worry about Qin Shen’s health anymore.

“Grandpa is likely hosting guests right now,” Qin Shen said. “Let’s go in.”

An engagement banquet wasn’t as formal as a wedding. However, sitting in the position of CEO of the Qin Group, every move the Qin family made was linked to the economic development of Jiangcheng. Socializing was inevitable in such a setting; the invited guests were all prominent figures in high society.

Qin Shen took Pei Yu’s hand. The waiters nearby bowed respectfully and opened the doors to the banquet hall.

Creak—

The guests, who were chatting just a moment ago, fell silent in unison. They turned toward the doors, their collective gaze fixed on Qin Shen and Pei Yu as they entered.

Qin Shen led Pei Yu slowly inside. The light from the crystal chandeliers bathed the hall, and fine, dense rays shone upon the two protagonists.

The youth was tall and slender with a handsome, clean face. A pure white suit wrapped around his lithe frame; his back was as straight as green bamboo, exuding a cold, noble air. He stood obediently and politely by Qin Shen’s side, his hand—adorned with a pink jade—resting lightly on Qin Shen’s left shoulder.

Qin Shen wore a black haute couture suit. From his hair to the white rose on his chest, to his exquisite watch and the hem of his trousers, his noble temperament was natural and flawless. The powerful aura he unconsciously released made him seem unapproachable.

He lifted his chin slightly. His sitting height didn’t diminish his presence in the slightest; even while seated, when his cold eyes swept across the hall, it felt as though he were looking down from above.

Truly, the younger generation is to be feared, those present thought in unison.

“President Qin and young Master Pei are truly talented and good-looking…”

“As expected of a compatibility near 100%; they really are a perfect match.”

“Roses and… cedar? Hahaha, it seems I’ve accidentally learned President Qin’s pheromones.”

“Xiao Yu…”

“A-Shen, you’ve finally arrived.”

The Lin couple and Qin Shuo approached with smiles to greet them.

The sound of camera shutters clicking echoed around them. The invited media and reporters meticulously recorded every detail of the Qin CEO’s engagement banquet, their minds racing to frame the themes for their news reports.

Qin Yiyang, following behind, took advantage of the crowd’s distraction to slip away into the hall to find Zhou Yue and Su Yan.

“Grandpa.”

Pei Yu called out sweetly and warmly. But when he turned toward the Lin couple, his attitude cooled considerably: “Father, Mother.”

“Ah, such a good boy. You look so handsome in that outfit today.” Qin Shuo had a smile on his face as he ruffled the boy’s hair.

Although Lin Yifeng was somewhat dissatisfied with his son’s obvious double standard, he couldn’t say anything. He could only feign politeness and offer a few words of concern.

As for Qin Shen, regarding the Lins who had wanted to sell Pei Yu off, he naturally had no desire to call them “Father” or “Mother.” Thus, he didn’t greet Qin Shuo either; he simply curled his lips into a smile at them, skipping the formal titles entirely.

After brief pleasantries, it wasn’t yet noon, so the next phase was socializing. Qin Shen interacted with business elites with ease.

Pei Yu wasn’t accustomed to such occasions. Even though he had been the protagonist of his “recognition banquet” last time, as soon as Lin Yifeng finished announcing his identity, he had immediately slipped away to the catering area to eat and drink with Qin Yiyang.

Today was different; he and Qin Shen were a pair. According to etiquette, while Qin Shen conversed with various figures in the business world, Pei Yu needed to remain by his side. Most of the time, he just listened silently as Qin Shen discussed things he didn’t understand at all.

Ten minutes. Twenty minutes. Half an hour…

Pei Yu kept a smile on his lips, but his facial muscles were beginning to ache and feel bloated. Since the media was constantly filming, he didn’t even dare to yawn, fearing he might do something ungraceful that would affect the public image of Qin Shen and the Qin Group.

He began to understand why Qin Shen had mentioned that when they actually got married, they should find a quiet, beautiful place and hold it privately. Thinking of this, Pei Yu froze slightly and suddenly smiled—why was he already thinking about the wedding?

It was boring to the extreme, but being able to admire the handsome way Qin Shen spoke eloquently with others provided some comfort to his soul.

“Do you want to go rest for a while?” Qin Shen took a moment to turn and ask him.

Pei Yu blinked, a bit hesitant. “That might not be good, right?”

Qin Shen laughed softly. “What could be ‘not good’ about it? This is my and your engagement banquet. The one I value most is you.”

“You know why I wanted to hold this engagement banquet.”

Pei Yu’s eyes dazed for a moment; Qin Shen had never hidden his affection for him. Seeing this, Pei Yu didn’t force himself to stay. “Alright then, I’ll go sit over there for a bit and then come back to find you.”

Qin Shen nodded. “Okay.”

On the other side of the main hall, the Lin couple was boasting loudly to anyone they met about their relationship with Qin Shen and Pei Yu. The others offered pleasing words:

“Truly your child; he’s so distinguished.”

“I heard Master Pei is studying at Yangshen and is among the top in his grade. How excellent.”

“To have such high compatibility with President Qin, Master Pei must be exceptionally gifted.”

Lin Yifeng was beaming with joy. Marrying Pei Yu into the Qin family was undoubtedly the best decision he had ever made. The cooperation with the Qin Group alone allowed Lingfeng Appliances to dominate the fiercely competitive market.

Recently, many companies had been very eager to discuss business collaborations with them. Not just in Jiangcheng, but the reputation of Lingfeng Appliances was gradually growing in other provinces and cities. There were only about a dozen well-known domestic appliance brands, and Lingfeng Appliances used to barely hang on at the tail end of the top ten.

Since receiving the support of the Qin Group, Lingfeng’s market value had skyrocketed, its scale had expanded rapidly, and in a short time, it had jumped into the top five national appliance brands.

“Not at all, the child was always very intelligent. He spent the last ten-plus years adrift; he truly suffered.”

“Pei Yu has worked so hard; he is truly exceptional, both in his studies and in other areas.”

“From now on, I only hope President Qin will treat him well.”

Lin Yifeng’s mouth was split into a wide grin, his face flushed with a jubilant radiance. Luo Meihua held her husband’s arm, smiling gently and occasionally exchanging a few words with the guests. For such a grand occasion, she had exerted every effort. Dressed in opulent and beautiful attire, her fair skin and curvaceous figure did not pale in comparison to other high-society ladies; the diamond necklace worth tens of millions around her snowy-white neck sparkled brilliantly under the lights.

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