After Transmigrating into an ABO World with My Rival - Chapter 34.1

On New Year’s Eve, Chen Yanzhi and Fu Tingyue returned to the old family residence together. There were so many people in the Fu family; the ancient courtyard was full of life and very lively.

However, Chen Yanzhi felt a sense of displacement, as if he couldn’t quite fit in. But the moment he turned to see Fu Tingyue, that slight bit of moodiness vanished instantly.

After the New Year’s Eve dinner, there was a fireworks show. Chen Yanzhi hadn’t seen fireworks in many years. The bright light illuminated his face, making him look exceptionally beautiful.

He looked especially festive today, wearing a red sweater and a brick-red coat chosen by Fu Tingyue, which perfectly suited the New Year atmosphere.

They had to stay overnight. Chen Yanzhi originally hadn’t wanted to, but he couldn’t bear to disappoint the Old Master and took the initiative to tell him they would stay for one night.

The Old Master was naturally delighted. Holding Chen Yanzhi’s hand, he secretly tucked several bank cards into his palm.

Chen Yanzhi didn’t stand on ceremony and stuffed them all into Fu Tingyue’s pocket.

He had originally been a bit spooked by the row of red lanterns outside the courtyard, but upon returning, he realized the lanterns had been removed at some point. They were replaced by modern streetlights that bathed the courtyard in bright light, erasing every trace of gloom.

Chen Yanzhi asked Uncle Chen in surprise: “When were the lanterns taken down?”

Uncle Chen replied with a smile: “The last time the Old Master heard that Young Master Chen was frightened, he ordered them to be removed.”

Chen Yanzhi felt touched. Old Master Fu was one of the few people in this world who was truly kind to him. He loved Fu Tingyue, so he extended that love to those Fu Tingyue cared about.

Even if there were family interests mixed in, Chen Yanzhi didn’t care as long as the Old Master was good to Fu Tingyue.

He proactively gripped Fu Tingyue’s hand, his eyes stinging slightly: “Grandpa is so kind.”

Fu Tingyue squeezed his palm in silent comfort.

“The Old Master likes Young Master Chen very much,” Uncle Chen said, leading them into the courtyard.

Because of this, Chen Yanzhi no longer found the courtyard scary; instead, he felt a bit sad.

The Old Master must be very lonely living in such a large courtyard by himself.

Chen Yanzhi looked up at the man beside him: “Fu Tingyue, let’s come back and stay more often in the future.”

Fu Tingyue understood Chen Yanzhi perfectly; he knew exactly what he was thinking the moment he spoke.

He nodded in agreement: “Okay, we’ll come back more often.”

Uncle Chen was full of joy: “The Old Master will be so happy to hear that.”

Chen Yanzhi grinned: “I was a bit spooked by this place before, but I’m not afraid anymore. I’ll come back more to keep the old gentleman company.”

Chen Yanzhi’s grandparents had passed away when he was very young, and Fu Tingyue’s grandparents had also passed away early. Neither had experienced the affection of a grandfather, but they were experiencing it now in this alternate world.

Old Master Fu was indeed a good man, countless times better than Fu Youmin and his wife.

Although Chen Yanzhi was no longer afraid, he still slept with Fu Tingyue that night.

He couldn’t help it; he was used to falling asleep to the scent of Fu Tingyue’s pheromones. Plus, his heat was approaching, and he didn’t want to sleep alone.

Thinking about celebrating Fu Tingyue’s birthday tomorrow, Chen Yanzhi couldn’t fall asleep. But his eyes were exhausted, stinging and dry, so he could only toss and turn irritably.

Fu Tingyue asked in a low voice: “Can’t sleep?”

Chen Yanzhi turned over and buried his face in Fu Tingyue’s chest, muttering: “Mm. My eyes are tired, but my brain isn’t.”

“What are you thinking about?” Fu Tingyue asked, gently massaging Chen Yanzhi’s temples.

Chen Yanzhi squinted in comfort, his irritable voice instantly turning soft: “Nothing, I just can’t sleep. I should have had some wine earlier.”

Fu Tingyue continued the massage unhurriedly, his voice gentle: “Do you want to drink some now?”

Chen Yanzhi’s voice became muddled: “No need, I’m already getting sleepy.”

Fu Tingyue continued to rub his temples while constantly releasing soothing pheromones. Before long, Chen Yanzhi fell asleep.

Fu Tingyue gazed tenderly at Chen Yanzhi’s beautiful face. It was colder in winter, and Chen Yanzhi didn’t like going out as much, so he had gained a little weight. He had the hint of a double chin, and his cheeks were chubby and incredibly cute.

Fu Tingyue cupped his face and kissed him twice. Fearing he would wake him, his movements were very light.

Chen Yanzhi slept soundly, but he was pulled from under the covers at eight the next morning by Fu Tingyue to wash up and get dressed.

Chen Yanzhi leaned against Fu Tingyue’s chest with his eyes closed, dazed with sleep: “Where are we going?”

“We have to go kowtow to Grandpa for the New Year.” Fu Tingyue supported Chen Yanzhi’s head and kissed his ear. “There are big red envelopes to be had.”

Chen Yanzhi opened one eye to look at him and then closed it again: “How big?”

Fu Tingyue said: “Property deeds and the like.”

Chen Yanzhi instantly lost interest: “I don’t want a house.”

He lived with Fu Tingyue anyway, and Fu Tingyue had so many properties; what did he need a house for?

Fu Tingyue gave him a suggestion: “You can accept it first and sell the house later.”

Chen Yanzhi finally opened his eyes, but let out several yawns in a row, saying with teary eyes: “Would that be bad?”

Fu Tingyue gently wiped the tears from the corners of Chen Yanzhi’s eyes, a tender smile on his lips: “No. Once it’s given to you, it’s yours. You can do whatever you want with it.”

“Alright.” Chen Yanzhi closed his eyes again to sleep, but Fu Tingyue lifted him from the sofa and made him stand on the floor, not letting him sleep anymore.

Chen Yanzhi grumbled in dissatisfaction: “I’m sleepy.”

Fu Tingyue skillfully tidied Chen Yanzhi’s hair and collar, his tone coaxing: “Go over there first, and you can sleep more when we get back.”

Since Chen Yanzhi couldn’t wake up, Fu Tingyue had to let him lean against him as he led him outside.

If it weren’t for the fact that there were too many people outside today and he feared Chen Yanzhi would be embarrassed, he would have happily carried him.

The temperature had been low lately. As soon as Chen Yanzhi went outside, the wind blew away every bit of his sleepiness. He hid his face in his collar, leaving only a pair of watery eyes visible.

“Fu Tingyue, I want to go out tonight. Can you accompany me?”

Fu Tingyue didn’t even ask where he was going before nodding in agreement: “Okay, I’ll go with you tonight.”

Chen Yanzhi leaned on Fu Tingyue’s shoulder and looked up: “You’re not going to ask where we’re going?”

Fu Tingyue looked down at him: “Anywhere is fine, I’ll accompany you.”

Chen Yanzhi couldn’t help but be mischievous: “Careful, I might take you away and sell you.”

Fu Tingyue had no bottom line: “As long as you’re happy.”

Chen Yanzhi complained: “That’s no fun. You have to show a little fear; you’re too calm.”

Fu Tingyue said with a deadpan expression: “How terrifying. Please don’t sell me.”

Chen Yanzhi burst out laughing: “If you were an actor, you’d definitely be scolded to death for your terrible acting.”

But undeniably, Fu Tingyue had a bit of dry humor; Chen Yanzhi laughed until he had tears in his eyes.

Fu Tingyue wiped the tears away and held his hand as they walked toward the Old Master’s courtyard: “Are you awake now?”

Chen Yanzhi’s stomach hurt from laughing: “I’m awake, I’m awake.”

Fu Tingyue smiled gently and led Chen Yanzhi into the courtyard.

Everyone else had already arrived and was sitting in chairs on both sides. As soon as the two entered, they were subjected to a barrage of gazes filled with various emotions.

There were gazes of calm, confusion, disdain, and resentment.

As always, the first person Chen Yanzhi noticed was Fu Baiyu. His gaze was impossible to ignore, looking as if he wanted to carve a piece of meat off Chen Yanzhi.

Since Fu Baiyu went abroad, this was the first time Chen Yanzhi had seen him. He looked thinner, with sunken eyes that made him look like he was on drugs, appearing even more frail.

After staring back at Fu Baiyu for a while, Chen Yanzhi tilted his head and said to Fu Tingyue: “Your brother is glaring at me again. He really hates me.”

Fu Tingyue shot a cold look over, and Fu Baiyu quickly averted his gaze and lowered his head, looking utterly terrified.

Chen Yanzhi finally found it strange. Before, whenever Fu Baiyu saw Fu Tingyue, he was full of defiance, constantly saying Fu Tingyue should yield to him. But this time, he appeared to be deathly afraid of Fu Tingyue.

Chen Yanzhi stroked his chin and turned to ask Fu Tingyue: “Did you beat him up behind my back?”

Fu Tingyue was clearly stunned for a moment, but he shook his head in denial.

“Really?” Chen Yanzhi leaned closer, staring straight into Fu Tingyue’s eyes, afraid to miss anything.

Given Fu Baiyu’s personality, he wouldn’t have agreed to go abroad so easily, especially since he loved acting out. Yet he had not only gone but was also terrified of Fu Tingyue, which was very unusual.

Fu Tingyue’s gaze flickered: “Really.”

Chen Yanzhi tilted his head and pressed: “Really?”

Fu Tingyue completely compromised, saying helplessly: “No.”

“You really beat him up?” Chen Yanzhi’s eyes widened in surprise. “When? Was it after he troubled me at school last time?”

Chen Yanzhi’s voice wasn’t quiet. Although not everyone could hear him, the people around them all looked over.

Fu Tingyue patted the back of Chen Yanzhi’s hand to signal him to stay calm, whispering: “I’ll tell you later.”

Chen Yanzhi noticed everyone was watching them, so he quickly sat up straight with a fake smile, no longer whispering in Fu Tingyue’s ear.

A moment later, the Old Master arrived. As the current head of the Fu family, Fu Tingyue was the first to kowtow, and Chen Yanzhi joined him.

By now, the entire Fu family tacitly accepted that Chen Yanzhi and Fu Tingyue were a couple, so kowtowing together wasn’t a problem.

However, someone had an objection.

Seeing Chen Yanzhi also going to kowtow, Fu Lin couldn’t help but speak up: “They aren’t even married. Why does Chen Yanzhi get to be among the first to kowtow?”

Everyone turned to look at Fu Lin. His parents tugged at him hard, hoping he would shut up.

Chen Yanzhi, kneeling on the cushion and about to kowtow, couldn’t help but turn his head to watch the drama.

Fu Lin and Fu Baiyu exchanged a look, and Fu Lin said indignantly: “What are you looking at me for? Am I wrong? It’s fine for Fu Tingyue to be first, but on what grounds does this Omega with no official status get to?”

There were many people present today, not just the Old Master’s direct line but also collateral branches and the two other grandfathers and their descendants.

Old Master Fu was the eldest of three brothers. Although Fu Tingyue wasn’t the oldest in his generation, he was the only SS-rank Alpha in the Fu family in a hundred years and the family head. Ever since Fu Tingyue differentiated, he had always been the first to kowtow, and no one had ever objected. But today there was an extra person, Chen Yanzhi, and it made those people incredibly jealous.

Especially Fu Lin.

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