The Top-Tier Alpha Is Lured and Captured by a Green Tea Merman - Chapter 9

Two days passed just like that, and Pei Yan was already able to get out of bed. Perhaps thanks to Xie Yu’s protection, his body hadn’t sustained any injuries that were too severe.

The neighbor’s child had also gradually become familiar with him, unlike at the beginning when the boy only dared to peek through the doorframe without uttering a word.

Pei Yan had also learned a bit about the two owners of the house: the Omega was named Qi Lan, and the Alpha was named Mo Lu.

The child leaned against the bedside, looking at Pei Yan with a pair of large, dark eyes. “Big Brother, what is your relationship with the brother on the bed?”

Before Pei Yan could answer, the child continued to himself, “I heard those two uncles say that you are the person that Brother risked his life to protect. My teacher said that life only happens once, so you must be a very, very important person to him.”

A very, very important person…

These words struck Pei Yan’s heart like a sudden blow.

“What about you, Big Brother? In your heart, what kind of person is that brother?”

“……”

He had never actually thought about it.

But after the warship explosion, he only knew that from then on, they shared a bond forged in life and death. Or rather, he owed Xie Yu a life.

“Big Brother, I know! That brother is also a very, very important person to you, right?”

A child’s world is innocent, without so many twists and turns; in their cognition, feelings are mutual.

Pei Yan stroked the boy’s head and smiled. “Yes, he is also a very, very important person to me.”

“Brother… are you telling the truth?”

“Is it true?”

Two voices rang out simultaneously.

For a moment, Pei Yan thought he was hallucinating.

But the child excitedly pointed behind him, shouting, “Big Brother, the other brother is awake!!”

Pei Yan turned around to see Xie Yu with a smile playing at the corners of his mouth and his eyes shining brightly as he looked at him. His first words were: “Brother, are you okay?”

Pei Yan’s eyes instantly turned a bit red.

Xie Yu was clearly the one with the heavy injuries, yet he was worrying about whether Pei Yan was okay.

Xie Yu froze for a moment, his heart softening into a mess, and he comforted him, “Brother, I’m fine.”

As he spoke, he tried to sit up but was stopped by Pei Yan.

“Don’t move. Just stay lying down.”

Xie Yu obediently lay back down.

Pei Yan asked, “Do you want to eat something?”

Xie Yu frowned. “Brother, your injuries aren’t healed yet, how can you cook? Did those two old men force you…”

Pei Yan hurriedly covered his mouth. “What are you saying? How can you be so disrespectful to them?”

Xie Yu shook his head, indicating it was fine. “That Omega is my sub—er, my kin.”

Pei Yan was stunned for a moment. “Your kin?”

“Yes!” Xie Yu lifted his head, sounding inexplicably proud.

“Even so, you must respect them,” Pei Yan lectured. “You are both merfolk from the deep sea; you should love and care for each other. Furthermore, you aren’t a King, and he isn’t your subordinate who has to follow your every word. From now on, show those two some respect, do you understand?”

“Once our injuries are better, we have to do some work to compensate them. We can’t just stay and eat for free.”

“And remember, from now on, you have to call them ‘Brother’ and ‘Sister-in-law.’ Don’t just call him ‘that Omega.’ Be polite to the neighbors too.”

Xie Yu: “……”

He didn’t really care about the titles. It was just that Pei Yan had almost guessed his identity correctly.

At that moment, Qi Lan walked in. Seeing the conscious Xie Yu, his entire body became slightly stiff. “The food is ready. It’s time to eat. Xiao Yang, you should go home for dinner too.”

Xiao Yang, the child, gave an “Oh,” hurriedly put on his shoes, and ran home. Before leaving, he said to Pei Yan, “Goodbye, Big Brother! I’ll come play with you again later.”

Pei Yan waved. “You’re welcome anytime.”

After saying that, he turned back to Xie Yu. “I’ll go get you something to eat. Don’t move.”

Xie Yu smiled. “Okay, Brother.”

Watching him leave the room, Qi Lan suddenly knelt on the ground, trembling. “King.”

Xie Yu’s smile vanished instantly. He sat up, his brow filled with cold indifference, his aura overbearing.

“Enough, get up. There’s no need for this in the future. He doesn’t know my identity in the deep sea; don’t let the secret slip.”

Qi Lan stood up cautiously and said respectfully, “As you command.”

Xie Yu glanced at him, devoid of emotion. “What is going on with this appearance of yours? Is it for that Alpha?”

“Yes, King.” Mentioning his Alpha, a tenderness like water flickered in Qi Lan’s eyes. “Human lives are short, passing in the blink of an eye. I want to grow old with him slowly.”

“But he will grow old one day. What will you do then?”

A smile appeared on Qi Lan’s face. “I will stay with him.”

Xie Yu was silent for a long while. “Why not transform him into a merman?”

Qi Lan looked up, but because looking directly at the King was against protocol, he lowered his head. “Not all humans can peacefully accept being transformed into another species.”

“But we have long lives.”

“King, a long life can sometimes be quite boring, can’t it?”

Xie Yu: “……”

Qi Lan tentatively asked, “King… do you want to transform that person into a merman? His body already…”

An icy gaze suddenly landed on him. Qi Lan felt a suffocating pressure envelop him. Cold sweat broke out on his back. He wanted to kneel but didn’t dare because of Xie Yu’s warning. He could only panic, “I have overstepped.”

Xie Yu didn’t speak, and Qi Lan didn’t dare move.

This terrifying atmosphere lasted until Pei Yan returned with the food. Seeing Xie Yu sitting up, he immediately shouted angrily, “Xie Yu! I told you not to move, and yet you moved!”

The terrifying pressure vanished without a trace instantly. Qi Lan looked up and saw his King smiling with a completely placating expression. “Brother, I’m really fine.”

Qi Lan: “……”

You weren’t like this just a second ago.

He needed to leave quickly. He should know as little as possible about things that damaged the King’s dignity.

Pei Yan wouldn’t listen to anyone right now. “I don’t care. If I tell you to lie down, you stay lying down.”

Xie Yu protested, “Aren’t your injuries unhealed too, Brother?”

Pei Yan was being unreasonable. “I’m counting to three. Three… two…”

“…”

Helplessly, Xie Yu had to lie back down.

To make it easier to eat, Pei Yan took a soft pillow for him to lean against. Pei Yan had brought a bowl of seafood soup, filled with rich ingredients.

Xie Yu wanted to take it and eat it himself, but Pei Yan wouldn’t let him move, insisting on feeding him by hand.

Since it was such a good proposal, Xie Yu didn’t bother refusing. He liked it when his Brother fed him.

Pei Yan fed him very intently, his eyes filled only with him. Xie Yu’s heart stirred; he suddenly wanted to kiss him.

He slowly leaned in, but his intention was discovered by Pei Yan, who blocked his mouth with the spoon. With a sharp look, Pei Yan said, “Can’t even food keep your mouth busy!”

Xie Yu retreated aggrievedly, only to hear Pei Yan whisper, “…After eating, we can… kiss a little.”

Xie Yu’s eyes lit up instantly. He finished the bowl of soup at lightning speed and then looked at Pei Yan with an expectant, burning gaze. It was impossible for Pei Yan to ignore it.

His cheeks flushed slightly. He glanced around, locked onto those slightly pale lips, and gave him a kiss as light as a dragonfly skimming the water.

It ended before he could even register the taste. Xie Yu said dissatisfiedly, “Brother, that was way too perfunctory.”

“I said ‘a little.’ Do you understand what ‘a little’ means?” Pei Yan retorted.

Having said that, he packed up the dishes and quickly left the room.

Xie Yu: “…”

He actually played word games with him. Still, at least it was the first time Brother had taken the initiative. It was worth it. He licked his lips; he would just kiss him again next time. But he wouldn’t let him escape so easily again.

“Sister-in-law, is Big Brother Pei here?”

A clear, pretty voice suddenly came from outside.

Xie Yu instantly became alert.

Pei Yan was currently helping Mo Lu wash the dishes in the house, while Qi Lan sat to the side eating washed fruit—it wasn’t that he didn’t help, but Mo Lu wouldn’t let him move.

Hearing the call, Pei Yan dried his hands and walked out with Qi Lan.

Seeing the visitor, he offered a smile. “Oh, it’s you. Is something the matter?”

The girl handed over a basket of fruit and said, “These are loquats grown on my tree. They are very tasty. These are for you… and for the brother and sister-in-law to try.”

Pei Yan hesitated, not knowing if he should take them. After all, he wasn’t the owner of the house; if a neighbor was sharing things, it shouldn’t be him receiving them.

Qi Lan moved his mouth, also feeling troubled. Miss, this man belongs to the King. He isn’t someone you can covet.

He reached out to take the basket, but unexpectedly, the girl shoved the basket directly into Pei Yan’s arms, staring at him. “If I give them to you, just take them. It’s just a few loquats.”

Forced to hold the basket, Pei Yan looked at her in shock.

The girl couldn’t help but want to laugh but held it in, saying straightforwardly, “There are plenty more in my yard. If you finish these and want more, you can come over and pick them. There’s enough for everyone.”

“Alright, then I’ll take them. Thank you for your kindness.”

Meeting such a bold and generous girl for the first time, Pei Yan didn’t act coy, and his words were full of smiles.

Seeing him smile so gently, the girl suddenly became shy and said hurriedly, “Then I’ll leave first. See you next time.”

Pei Yan waved goodbye. “See you.”

When the conversation ended, Pei Yan and Qi Lan looked at each other.

Pei Yan grabbed a handful, rinsed them with water, and went to Xie Yu’s bedside.

“Here, fresh loquats. They’re sweet and sour.”

Xie Yu glanced at him and didn’t speak.

Pei Yan sat by the bed. “What’s wrong?”

Xie Yu: “How does Brother know her?”

“Oh, you mean her?” Pei Yan realized. “I met her when she was delivering things to Big Brother and Sister-in-law last time, right when I happened to get out of bed for a walk.”

“Is Brother close to her?”

“I’ve only seen her once. We’re not close.”

Xie Yu was unhappy. “If you’re not close, why did she specifically come to give you loquats today?”

Pei Yan found it strange. “How was she specifically giving them to me? she gave them to all of us. What are you thinking?”

Xie Yu: “……”

Alright, he forgot that his Brother was completely clueless about feelings.

But he was still on guard. Because there were simply too many people who liked his Brother.

“However,” Pei Yan smiled, “that girl has a pretty good personality.”

Xie Yu: “!!”

Brother actually praised someone else!

A strong sense of crisis surged in his heart. Brother could only be his!

His dark eyes instantly became gloomy, and the pheromones belonging uniquely to an Enigma began to linger in the room.

Pei Yan’s expression changed. He felt his gland slightly throbbing, making his limbs feel numb and hot.

He stood up abruptly, covering his nose with his hand.

“Xie Yu, what are you doing?!”