The Silly Prince Successfully Cancels the Engagement, But the Fiancée is His Childhood Sweetheart - Chapter 22

Chapter 22: The Visit

It was already two o’clock in the morning when the doorbell at Jing Yu’s place rang. Jing Yu originally didn’t want to answer, but the person ringing the bell was unusually persistent, determined to keep pressing until daybreak if Jing Yu didn’t get up to open the door.

The ringing was too jarring. Jing Yu angrily got up, intending to curse the visitor three hundred times, but when he opened the door and saw Xiang Zhuo standing alone, all the anger in his heart instantly vanished.

Because Xiang Zhuo looked truly miserable.

Jing Yu continuously yawned, silently watching Xiang Zhuo continuously chug bottle after bottle of alcohol.

Although today’s alcoholic beverages were vastly different from those of ancient Earth, the name and terminology hadn’t changed, and all the attributes associated with alcohol were retained.

Jing Yu looked at the coffee table full of empty bottles and stopped Xiang Zhuo’s hand from opening another one: “Losing a mecha battle shouldn’t reduce you to this state. It can’t be because of Bai Qing again, can it?”

Xiang Zhuo swallowed the liquor. A few drops slid down the corner of his mouth to his Adam’s apple, rolling down as it moved, then slowly disappeared beneath his collarbone.

Jing Yu: “Tsk.” Damnably sexy.

Xiang Zhuo crushed the can without a word, his voice low: “Bai Qing and I canceled the engagement.”

Jing Yu didn’t dare to speak.

Afraid he wouldn’t believe it, Xiang Zhuo pulled up his communication terminal and showed Jing Yu the official document announcing the unbinding of his and Bai Qing’s high genetic match relationship, which had been made public at 1:00 AM.

Jing Yu read it from beginning to end and confirmed the King’s official seal in the lower right corner.

It was real.

Jing Yu didn’t know what to say: “His Majesty the King’s efficiency is quite high.”

Xiang Zhuo: “Yesterday evening, I looked for him to ask him not to proceed with the engagement cancellation, but I didn’t expect…”

Jing Yu burst out laughing: “Well, you were rushing him so hard before.

“However, all hope is not lost for a reconciliation,” Jing Yu changed the subject, looking at Xiang Zhuo mockingly.

Xiang Zhuo froze, the freshly opened liquor spilling onto his hand. He focused his mind, quietly listening to Jing Yu’s next words.

“What’s so scary about canceling the engagement? The person is still there; can’t you just win him back?”

“No matter what, your face is already lost, so why bother trying to save face now?”

These words were like a sudden enlightenment. The Prince’s eyes instantly lit up.

Was face useful? Ha, no, it wasn’t.

…

Bai Qing was granted an extra week of leave by the National Defense Military Academy due to his injuries and recovery. Conveniently, the award ceremony for the Mecha Battle Competition hadn’t been scheduled yet, allowing Bai Qing to genuinely rest.

It was the weekend today. Ye Sheng came to the ward early to look after him, relieving Yu Xin so that Bai Qing’s mother could go home to rest.

Bai Qing turned his head to him: “Why are you here so early today?”

Ye Sheng: “Because I missed you, of course. Also, Auntie has been running back and forth to the hospital these past few days. My early arrival means she can rest sooner.”

“Actually, I don’t need constant attendance here; it’s fine even if no one stays,” Bai Qing paused, “I heard… that you want to get engaged to me?”

Ye Sheng choked on his sip of water and completely spat it out.

“Who told you that?”

Bai Qing: “…My father said it.”

Ye Sheng looked utterly defeated: “Although you successfully canceled the engagement with Xiang Zhuo, I’m not that desperate. Besides, I’ve seen you when you were little and weren’t wearing clothes. If I had that intention, would I wait until now?

“And during your heat these past few days, did I show any sign of taking advantage of the situation?”

Bai Qing finally breathed a sigh of relief: “That’s good.”

Ye Sheng suddenly realized something: “Did you actually think it was true? Even if you cried and begged me, I wouldn’t agree…”

Ye Sheng finally gained the upper hand verbally, leaving Bai Qing without a comeback. His mood improved, and he brought Bai Qing the latest news: “Did you know you’re famous? I heard the military plans to approach the National Defense Military Academy directly to recruit you, and many people are asking around about who you are. They’ve even started investigating your family. Rumor has it your grandfather has already blocked quite a few people.”

“Why don’t you just use this opportunity to announce your identity?”

Bai Qing lowered his eyes, appearing unusually lonely: “Let’s wait a bit longer.”

Ye Sheng could vaguely guess the reason. Essentially, Bai Qing was too strong-willed and didn’t want his achievements to be attributed to his family’s influence.

As if suddenly recalling something, Ye Sheng offered his communication terminal to Bai Qing like a treasure: “Oh right, look at this. Since you haven’t been going to school with me these past few days, I relied on this for entertainment.”

Bai Qing glanced at it and realized it was a fan fiction about him and Xiang Zhuo as a couple.

Bai Qing: “…”

Ye Sheng happily chimed in: “Even though you canceled the engagement with him, there’s been a surge in fan fiction. The author’s writing is good. Pay attention. Does this count as shipping the ‘Crab Legs’ CP?”

Bai Qing was expressionless and did not plan to respond to Ye Sheng.

Suddenly, Bai Qing’s mental power sensed someone outside. His eyes instantly sharpened, and his voice deepened: “Someone’s outside.”

Ye Sheng’s expression immediately changed. An Alpha’s body is very agile and quick. He rushed to the door in a single stride. After confirming the situation, he sighed in relief and smiled: “It’s fine, it’s your ex-fiancé.”

Xiang Zhuo clearly hadn’t expected the door to be suddenly opened. He looked surprised, and his eyes, usually filled with sharp focus, looked slightly bewildered at the moment.

Ye Sheng: “Oh, you came to see our Bai Qing too? Come in, come in quickly.”

The word “our” was particularly jarring. Xiang Zhuo couldn’t help but glance at him sideways. Could it be that Ye Sheng and Bai Qing’s parents were talking about confirming their relationship that day in the ward?

The temperature of the surrounding air instantly dropped, and the air was invisibly charged with gunpowder.

Alphas always share a peculiar understanding. Ye Sheng frowned slightly. In that instant, he felt an unusually strong sense of hostility emanating from Xiang Zhuo.

Xiang Zhuo: “His Majesty the King asked me to come and check on you.”

Xiang Zhuo chose to ignore Ye Sheng, his gaze falling directly on the quiet Bai Qing.

His Majesty the King, far away in Stunkin Palace, sneezed loudly.

Xiang Zhuo brought a lot of Royal Special Recovery Potions, which gave him a legitimate reason to visit. However, his hands were still wrapped in bandages. Could it be that the numerous royal medical experts couldn’t heal his hands?

Ye Sheng was on high alert, but a smile was fixed on his face: “Is that so? Then make yourself comfortable and chat with us.”

But no one started the conversation. The three remained silent in the ward, and the smell of gunpowder in the air intensified.

Ye Sheng finally couldn’t resist: “Your Highness, I heard His Majesty the King has approved the engagement cancellation application?”

Xiang Zhuo smiled faintly, but his eyes didn’t reach it: “Yes.”

Ye Sheng: “…Congratulations.”

Xiang Zhuo’s eyes instantly turned cold.

As soon as those three words were spoken, Ye Sheng didn’t seem to feel the cheerful atmosphere and changed the topic: “Your hand, is it okay? You should have those big medical experts in your house take a look…”

Xiang Zhuo: “It’s not serious. No need to occupy resources.”

Sparks seemed to fly in the air, crackling, and a raging fire was about to ignite—

Ye Sheng: “How can you call that occupying resources? A mecha warrior’s hands are very important. If it’s not thoroughly healed this time, what if you can’t win the championship in future major competitions…”

Bai Qing suddenly spoke: “Ye Sheng, hand me the water cup.”

Ye Sheng naturally handed the water cup to Bai Qing. Inevitably, Ye Sheng’s fingertips brushed Bai Qing’s hand.

Their interaction was intimate and natural. Xiang Zhuo could only watch, his eyes almost shooting flames. He desperately wanted to tie Ye Sheng up with a rope, seal his mouth with tape, and throw him out the window, settling all old and new scores!

Bai Qing’s voice was clear: “Didn’t your aunt and uncle find you several Omegas for an arranged marriage? Why are you wasting time here?”

Ye Sheng: “It’s boring. Am I crazy, or are games no longer fun? I don’t want to get married so early. Yes, I am that unpromising Alpha.”

Boom, boom, boom—a massive water column erupted, instantly extinguishing the flames.

The tense, gunpowder smell in the air instantly vanished.

Xiang Zhuo’s ears were red. He suddenly looked at the apple on the table like a savior and asked Bai Qing: “Would you like an apple?”

Bai Qing: “Then I shall trouble Your Highness.”

Xiang Zhuo obediently picked up the apple and the fruit knife, preparing to peel the apple for Bai Qing.

With the first cut, he peeled off nearly a third of the fruit flesh.

Bai Qing quietly looked up: “Your Highness, I would like an apple with more flesh remaining.”

Xiang Zhuo: “…” His hand paused. He cut slightly less on the next peel, only taking off a quarter.

Ye Sheng averted his gaze, looking utterly horrified.

Bai Qing decided to give up and slowly nibbled on the apple core in his hand.

Xiang Zhuo felt remorseful and offered: “I’ll peel another one for you…”

Ye Sheng exclaimed in panic: “Let me do it!”

In the end, a plate of charmingly shaped little rabbit fruit slices was placed in front of Bai Qing.

…

Bai Qing was discharged three days later. When his parents came to pick him up, he wore a hat and mask to avoid attracting too much attention.

Yu Xin saw his attire and teased him with a smile: “Qingqing, even I can barely recognize you like this.”

Bai Jinfeng was driving the hovercar in front: “When do you plan to let the family announce your identity? This anonymity isn’t working out, especially since you won the championship. Your grandfather and I are overwhelmed with inquiries.”

Bai Qing nodded: “I know. Let’s wait a little longer. After all, I am an Omega. If my identity is announced too early now, I’m afraid it might cause trouble for the family.”

Bai Jinfeng chuckled: “So what if it causes trouble? Don’t you trust your father? Dealing with these small troubles is second nature to me.”

Bai Qing: “…”

Yu Xin smiled and spoke up for her son: “It’s always better to avoid trouble. Qingqing has his own plans. What are you worrying about? If you two father and son can’t even block these inquirers, the Bai family will eventually fall.”

Bai Jinfeng chuckled awkwardly, not daring to press the issue further.

The hovercar quickly sped away. But behind a hospital column, a figure with red hair slowly emerged.

Ever since his failure to snatch Ye Sheng and Bai Qing’s S-grade intelligent guide last time, he had harbored resentment, looking for an opportunity every day to redeem himself.

Today, he had actually stumbled upon something.

What was Bai Qing’s background, that Bai Jinfeng and Yu Xin came to pick him up personally? Didn’t the Bai family only have one Omega… Could it be that Bai Qing was the Bai family’s Omega?

Qi Siyu (Qi Siyu) watched the hovercar drive away, deep in thought.

But slowly, the look of confusion in his eyes transformed into a look of gloomy malice.