Forcefully Doting On You - v2c2

 

Chapter 34

Upon the kind invitation of Evelyn, Shi Xue Zhen decided to bring Mu Cai to Evelyn's home for a day or two, consulting about the divorce matter at the same time.

The Galactic Empire governs over a dozen planets, with Mu Cai and others residing on the capital planet. Yet, ever since Shi Xue Zhen married Mu Hong'an, she relocated from the central Zone A to the more remote Zone D.

Evelyn and Claire arrived by their personal air vehicle, thus they left in the same way when returning.

After Shi Xue Zhen left a message for Mu Hong'an through the intelligent brain she wore on her wrist, she set his messages to do not disturb, then boarded the air vehicle with Mu Cai.

The interior of the air vehicle was spacious, accommodating six to seven individuals. Naturally, the two mothers gathered together to chat, and after Claire set the route on autopilot, he walked towards Mu Cai.

The moment he sat down next to him, a faint scent of peach wafted to his nose. Currently, in this technological society, unmarried omegas don't have to regularly inject potentially body-harming inhibitors like before. Instead, the government implemented a policy of distributing inhibiting rings.

The inhibiting ring is not only convenient and harmless, but it also lasts for an extended period. One ring can work for a year, and unmarried omegas simply need to replace it annually. Therefore, Claire could only smell a hint of Mu Cai's pheromones when close to him, as he is now.

Although the scent is very faint, it is still incredibly sweet, carrying the unique fragrance of a peach.

Smelling it too much could be addictive.

Despite Claire not being fond of sweets and hardly eating peaches, he couldn't help herself at this moment. He slightly leaned over and took a deep breath beside Mu Cai.

Mu Cai was video chatting with someone using his intelligent brain, and although he knew Claire was sitting next to him, he didn't pay much attention to him.

A figure appeared on the virtual screen of the intelligent brain, with a palm-sized face and a pair of eyes blinking at Mu Cai: "Cai Cai, you seem to have become even more attractive."

The person on the screen was Ruan Jia, Mu Cai's childhood playmate. According to the gender norms of this world, Ruan Jia could also be considered Mu Cai's confidante.

In the original plot, Ruan Jia had stood up for Mu Cai several times, supporting him. In the end, they both ended up as cannon fodders together.

Upon this thought, Mu Cai couldn't help but feel some affection for Ruan Jia, who was in the same camp as him. Instead of arguing, he took a good look at Ruan Jia and replied, "Really? But I think your skin seems to have become even fairer."

A delighted smile immediately appeared on Ruan Jia's face: "Cai Cai is as sweet-talking as ever! Sweet-mouthed kids should be rewarded with candy. When school starts, I'll bring you some treats!"

It was only after uttering those words that Ruan Jia noticed there was someone else beside Mu Cai. A swift glance in that direction and Ruan Jia's gaze was locked onto Claire. His face turned pale, seeming almost panicked: "Cai Cai, why is he here?!"

Mu Cai was bewildered by Ruan Jia's reaction.

Claire, the main protagonist's attacker in the original story, was blonde and blue-eyed with a handsome face. Although he was currently only a fifth-year student at the Imperial Mecha Academy with no significant power, his status as the heir to the Léon family had put him under the watchful eyes of the entire Empire. He was the man in the spring dreams of countless omegas.

Even if Ruan Jia didn't fancy Claire, his reaction shouldn't have been so extreme. It seemed as if Ruan Jia regarded Claire like a beast, wanting to drive him away at all costs.

Mu Cai was somewhat clueless, but he still earnestly explained to Ruan Jia, "My mother is taking me to stay at Aunt Evelyn's house for two days. I'm currently on Aunt Evelyn's private plane."

Upon hearing this, Ruan Jia's expression finally lightened a bit.

As Mu Cai's confidante, Ruan Jia was naturally aware of the rather touchy affairs at home. He wanted to ask about the recent happenings at Mu Cai's house, but the sight of the irksome person beside Mu Cai made him hold back. Instead, he abruptly proposed, "Cai Cai, let's go to school together when it starts. I'll come to pick you up in my aircraft."

Mu Cai nodded: "Okay."

He wasn't sure about the length of his stay at Aunt Evelyn's place. But one thing he was certain about was that he would not be attending school with Claire.

Apart from whether Claire would want to, the simple fact that higher-grade students of the Imperial Mecha Academy started school five days earlier than newcomers made it impossible to attend school together.

Furthermore, Ruan Jia was his close friend who treated him well and had continuously stood up for him in the original plot. How could he reject such a small request from him?

So he agreed without a second thought.

The frown on Claire’s face tightened sharply. His sharp gaze, reminiscent of a hawk, was locked onto the figure beside him, comfortably sunk into the plush seat.

Unaware of Claire's intense stare, the young man's large black eyes remained focused on the screen. His long eyelashes fluttered gently like a butterfly's wings. Although Mu Cai was slim, rendering his clothes rather loose, a bit of soft flesh hung on his fair cheeks, adding to his appeal.

Looking at him, he appeared to be someone who couldn't bear burdens or lift weights.

He was like a delicate flower in a greenhouse; high maintenance and unfit for the battlefield compared to him.

Although Claire had never considered a partner so far, he admitted he had always admired those omega that strived to break physical boundaries, dared to step onto the battlefield and fought alongside him.

Claire was convinced that he could never be attracted to a soft and delicate omega.

Having all these thoughts in his mind, he found the person in front of him to contradict his own aesthetics, yet he couldn't tear his gaze away.

Not knowing what Mu Cai heard, he suddenly started laughing. A pair of small fangs peeked out from his rosy lips, and his sparkling eyes seemed particularly pleasing when they crinkled in amusement.

Claire recalled how this person had once called him "brother".

He started to reconsider his own aesthetics.

Perhaps, he truly likes this type after all?

With effort, Claire moved his gaze away from Mu Cai, trying to figure out what the defiant omega on the screen said to make Mu Cai so cheerful.

His eyes had just shifted when he heard Ruan Jia's sweet, coquettish voice commanding, "Cai Cai, I've already asked someone to reserve a perfectly located double dorm in the academy, you must live with me!"

Mu Cai nodded again, “Okay.”

According to the original plot, he was already living with Ruan Jia. His request was not too much, and Mu Cai was willing to satisfy it.

Ruan Jia's eyes brightened, “Cai Cai is so obedient!”

As he spoke, his eyes, like those of a fox, casually glanced at Claire beside him. There was a sense of triumph and warning in his gaze.

Claire's face was very calm, but he felt a sudden irritability.

Tch, this Ruan Jia.

He was right all along; he didn't like these overly delicate omegas.

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A week later, Ruan Jia drove his aircraft and picked up Mu Cai.

Originally, Shi Xue Zhen wanted to take Mu Cai to school herself. However, her divorce case was yet to be resolved, and the Imperial Mecha Academy was located in the capital star, but just in the remote Zone E, close to a large military base.

The entire journey was within the capital star's territory, without any risks. And with the academy located on the capital star, it was easy to travel back and forth. Shi Xue Zhen decided to deal with her divorce case first before visiting Cai Cai at the academy.

As a result, Shi Xue Zhen just hired two bodyguards to help Mu Cai with his luggage, then continued handling her divorce.

Ruan Jia piloted the aircraft from Zone A all the way to the Imperial Mecha Academy in Zone E.

Personal flying vehicles were expensive to build, and the maintenance costs were high, so they weren't something ordinary families could own. That's why when Ruan Jia landed his private aircraft on the outskirts of the academy, he attracted a lot of attention.

As the cabin door opened, Ruan Jia grabbed Mu Cai's arm and helped him out, followed by a housekeeper and several bodyguards wearing sunglasses.

Both Mu Cai and Ruan Jia were empty-handed, as all the luggage was carried by the housekeeper and bodyguards.

The people around them were struggling with their luggage and carrying bags of various sizes. Seeing the two looking so relaxed, they couldn't help but cast envious or resentful glances at them.

Ah, the evils of capitalism!

Mu Zai and Ruan Jia hadn't been walking long when they saw the registration point for new students ahead. Mu Feng, carrying a suitcase, was already there, surrounded by a group of older students asking him questions.

"You must be the only Omega who got into the Mecha Combat department this year, impressive."

Mu Feng was a bit embarrassed: "Thank you for the compliment, seniors."

One person hurriedly waved their hands: "Hey, I'm not complimenting, I'm telling the truth. You're not like those delicate Omegas at all! They're just like flowers in a greenhouse, clematis with no independence, they can't do anything without someone else. You must be able to do all the housework, right?"

Mu Feng was about to reply when a sneer sounded from the side.

The faces of the few people present changed slightly, all turning their heads to look. They saw two attractive Omegas looking in their direction.

One of them was raising an eyebrow at them with a mocking smile: "Isn't that right? Finally, an Omega who can both operate mecha to protect you and serve you arrives. Shouldn't you hurry up and brainwash him, in order to coax a nanny back to your place?"

Those people glared with eyes wide open: "You!"

Mu Cai quickly pulled Ruan Jia behind him, saying righteously: "I would kindly request you gentlemen to respect yourselves. I fail to see what being delicate has to do with a lack of independence. Liking dressing up is simply a hobby. Even if we are like flowers in a greenhouse, we are not your responsibility. There's no need for you to act so morally indignant here."

The other individuals fell silent, slightly embarrassed.

Mu Cai turned to look at Mu Feng at his side, feeling that the current situation presented a rare opportunity to deepen the main character's hatred.

While the original storyline merely skimmed over his constant attempts to suppress the main male lead, it didn't provide any specific language or behavioral examples for him to reference. And Mu Cai himself had little experience in this regard.

However, after careful consideration, he turned his head and glared at Mu Feng: "How can you prioritize outsiders over your own family? I am your brother, yet you stand by and watch us get bullied!"

After saying this, Mu Cai thought for a moment, and added: "You are truly awful!"

On hearing such accusations, the first emotion that rose in Mu Feng's heart was neither sadness nor anger.

The person in front of him was only a few months older, yet seemed much younger than him. He was currently looking at Mu Feng with bright, shining eyes. His red lips were pouting, and his cheeks were puffed up in annoyance.

Even though he was supposed to be angry at himself, Mu Feng couldn't find it in himself to feel mad for some reason.

He even thought that this version of his big brother was far more endearing than the aloof figure who used to ignore him in the past.

When Mu Cai finished speaking, he felt a bit uneasy. Although the seniors' remarks and behaviors were indeed annoying, they did not specifically target them, so it couldn't be considered direct bullying. And for him to forcefully pin the blame on Mu Feng to fulfill his task, it just didn't feel right.

However, twisting the truth was somewhat of a special capability of a malicious cannon fodder character, wasn't it?

Upon thinking about this, Mu Cai's uneasiness vanished into thin air. He then boldly said, "Look at how dark your face has become. Go home and take good care of it. Your family has given you money before, so if you look like this, people might think that my mother is mistreating you!"

His words sounded like a reprimand, but they were filled with concern. What's more, his voice was delightful and pleasant to the ear; just listening to this brother talk made Mu Feng's heart feel at ease.

So, Mu Feng held back a laugh and nodded seriously, "Alright, thank you, big brother."

Mu Cai: "…"

Mu Cai felt confused about life.

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Author's Note:

Cai Cai: Oh no, could it be that Mu Feng is actually a masochist? *Big eyes full of even bigger doubts*

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