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Time was tight, so Ye Qingyun didn’t stay on the planet. He chose to go to the research front and left everything else to Gu Shenyuan.

Since every second counted, Ye Qingyun decided to join the research team, pooling everyone’s efforts to quickly create the antidote.

Though Gu Shenyuan was unwilling for Ye Qingyun to leave him to make the antidote, he ultimately couldn’t resist Ye Qingyun’s persistent requests.

He agreed to let Ye Qingyun leave him temporarily, but only under the condition that Ye Qingyun would always wear his special ability suit and stay in the lab.

“Don’t be so reluctant, Your ability level is high, so you won’t be controlled, But what if I get controlled? You should at least let me participate in the research for my sake,” Ye Qingyun insisted.

Gu Shenyuan furrowed his brows.

 Ye Qingyun was protected by him, and no one else’s abilities could penetrate.

The excuse seemed invalid, But in the end, Gu Shenyuan replied, “I’ll take you there.”

“No need. You handle your own business,” Ye Qingyun refused without hesitation.

After saying that, he hesitated for a moment as if wanting to say something more but ultimately didn’t.

Logically, he hadn’t fully recovered to his previous level, yet now, as he thought about various research methods, many ideas seemed to come to him.

It felt like a part of his memory had loosened, and from that loosened memory, he was able to find what he needed.

…Perhaps his memory would be restored soon.

With Gu Shenyuan’s help, joining the research team wasn’t difficult. Ye Qingyun quickly met the team’s leaders and, under their guidance, arrived at the research base.

The team leader clapped his hands to get everyone’s attention.

“Everyone, this is our new team leader. Please cooperate with him from now on!”

“Team leader?”

Hearing this, everyone turned their gaze toward him.

Upon seeing Ye Qingyun’s face, the group’s expressions momentarily flashed with surprise, quickly turning into wariness, with a hint of disdain and hostility.

None of them were naive. As soon as they saw this person, they had a good idea of what was going on.

All the well-known researchers in the star system were already here, yet this good-looking young man, who looked unreal, was someone they’d never seen before. He must have been inserted into the team by some powerful figure to increase his credentials.

In a mission this crucial to the safety of the entire star system, the glory and accolades that could come from successfully resolving it were countless.

As the team leader, the praise he would receive would be the most.

This person, after gaining such glory, would likely find his future endeavors much easier.

It was disgusting.

Even now, they were being burdened with useless people to complicate things!

Ye Qingyun was met with angry stares but didn’t get upset. He simply said, “I’ve read your latest report, and it shows that up to now, you haven’t made any progress in your research and are still in the preliminary stages. Since time is running out, I hope you’ll follow my instructions and proceed with the research according to my approach.”

As soon as he finished speaking, someone with a bad temper yelled, “Who are you to tell us how to research? Are you even capable? Can you do basic math? Go back and please your benefactor, no one here will tolerate you!”

Other voices of agreement followed. The team leader looked embarrassed, about to reprimand the group, but Ye Qingyun stopped him.

Ye Qingyun pulled out a prepared sheet of paper. “I don’t want to waste time with pointless arguments. I’ve studied abilities and potions. Here are my ideas for this research. Please take a look, then divide into small teams, each choosing one research direction. Let’s all work together to create the antidote as soon as possible.”

The paper contained research directions Ye Qingyun had devised based on the reports he had reviewed.

For some reason, he felt that this problem was simpler than he’d imagined.

He seemed to have studied more complicated antidotes in the past, so when he saw the data, he felt a sense of relief.

…When he was researching an antidote for Gu Shenyuan, he must have considered many other things at the same time, which was now proving useful.

The paper was quickly distributed. Everyone was furious.

This clueless vase. ^[1] This word means flower vase. But we also use it to describe a woman/feminine man who looks beautiful but lacks genuine depth. This word has a negative connotation. dared to waste their time! A vase should stay hidden in a corner, pretending to be nothing more than a pretty ornament, not standing in a leadership position.

Normally, that would be one thing, but at such a critical time, it was infuriating! Every second wasted by this person meant less time they could use!

Fine. Since this person was so confident, they wouldn’t hold back!

They angrily looked over the contents of the paper, ready to find faults and scold the clueless vase, telling him to leave immediately.

This vase and the powerful figure behind him were no good. If they survived this disaster, they would expose the matter and remove these officials who didn’t care about the people’s safety!

But for now, the priority was to get rid of the vase. They were certain they could find a mistake in the first five lines of the paper!

The crowd thought to themselves with great disgust and anger as they read the contents of the paper.

—

Time passed minute by minute, and Ye Qingyun guessed that they must have finished reviewing his plan. He then said, “Divide into groups within ten minutes and start your work. Three of you, come with me to observe the test subjects.”

His voice broke the silence in the room. Hearing him, everyone lifted their heads, their expressions full of confusion and shock.

“Can we do it?” Ye Qingyun asked again.

This time, instead of challenge and disdain, he was met with excited responses: “Yes!”

The atmosphere in the lab grew charged with energy again, and everyone was full of enthusiasm.

How had they not thought of that approach? A genius, truly a genius!

Even if that person didn’t participate in the remaining research and just stood by watching, with the ideas he provided, if the research succeeded, he would still be rightfully credited as the primary contributor!

With this thought in mind, when they encountered difficulties, they didn’t think to trouble Ye Qingyun.

It was Ye Qingyun who noticed something was wrong and proactively approached them for help.

The group watched in awe as Ye Qingyun swiftly solved the problem they had been struggling with for a long time without any hesitation.

They couldn’t help but gape at him.

…Has this person caught up with their progress so quickly?

“If you don’t understand anything, just ask me. It’s no trouble,” Ye Qingyun said.

It was just a simple sentence, but combined with Ye Qingyun’s demeanor and elegance, it made many of them’s hearts skip a beat.

Ye Qingyun turned to leave, and several people behind him watched his back.

…I wonder if he has a partner. If not, then maybe they still have a chance.

—

At this point, almost everyone was in a state of panic.

Even if they found that person’s hiding place, what did it matter? If they killed that person, everyone would have to be buried with him. If they didn’t kill him, he could still control their bodies and keep them under his control.

Even though the lab was working hard on the antidote, could it be developed in just a few days?

It seemed that, in case they weren’t panicking enough, that man would sometimes release even worse statements to fuel their fear:

“The antidote was made by Master Gra, who is known as the God of Pharmacology. Master Gra spent his entire life on this and still couldn’t make the antidote, let alone you?”

“In just a few more days, when the abilities have completely permeated, I will become the god who controls your lives!”

Meanwhile, some people—whether under control or not—after their initial self-analysis, frantically posted defeatist comments online:

“This is impossible! With current technology, none of this can be achieved!”

“The research institute doesn’t even dare to speak, doesn’t that prove they have no solution?”

“I don’t want to die…”

After all the panic, the public’s gaze turned to Gu Shenyuan.

As long as Gu Shenyuan was willing to step down and switch his wedding partner, they could temporarily be safe.

Such a simple request and it would secure the safety of so many people. Surely, Gu Shenyuan would agree, right?

—

Lu Ren thought the same way.

He adjusted the mask on his face as he watched the comments online, anticipating that Gu Shenyuan would, out of desperation, agree to his demands. His mouth couldn’t help but curve into a smile.

Gu Shenyuan didn’t like to appear in public, but he always had an aura that made people feel at ease.

During his time in power, he often worked tirelessly for the people.

It was expected that Gu Shenyuan would sacrifice his desires for the greater good.

And now, the face he had seen on the screen, which had haunted his dreams, would finally be his.

Suddenly, the security lights around him turned on, and alarms blared: “Warning! Someone has breached the security perimeter! Someone has breached the security perimeter!”

Upon hearing this news, Lu Ren wasn’t surprised. His live broadcast’s location had been intercepted, and he had been prepared for this moment. He knew someone would come for him.

Who was coming?

Ordinary people would be easily controlled by him and couldn’t possibly deal with him.

So, the person coming was likely…

The smile on Lu Ren’s face widened.

He adjusted his clothes and faced the door.

The door, which had been tightly closed, silently opened, and a person appeared in the doorway, silhouetted against the light.

“You’re here,” Lu Ren said, looking at Gu Shenyuan with a wicked smile.

 “Are you here to notify me of our wedding date?”

Gu Shenyuan didn’t speak.

He waved his hand, and countless dark mist tendrils bound Lu Ren, rendering him immobile.

Lu Ren didn’t struggle.

He knew it was useless and simply said, “Don’t be so rough. In a few days, we’ll be newlyweds.”

The dark mist dragged Lu Ren across the floor, pulling him right in front of Gu Shenyuan.

At such a close distance, Lu Ren finally saw Gu Shenyuan’s expression.

It wasn’t the fear or humiliation he had expected.

Gu Shenyuan’s face was calm, but his eyes held mocking coldness.

Lu Ren, who was no saint himself, felt a familiar aura the moment he locked eyes with Gu Shenyuan.

It wasn’t the fair and bright image he had imagined.

Instead, it was cold, like the venomous gaze of a snake.

The dark aura around Gu Shenyuan was even more intense than his own!

Lu Ren was shaken to his core.

In that instant, he realized something wasn’t right.

“Newlyweds?” Gu Shenyuan said, his tone completely flat.

“You’d better pray they can come up with the antidote. That way, you might still have a chance to face legal consequences.”

“If the antidote isn’t found, you’ll die with them.”

“What? You’re crazy!” Lu Ren shouted.

“Don’t you have a heart? How can you just stand by and watch so many people—”

Lu Ren’s words were cut short as black mist covered his mouth.

Gu Shenyuan, with no mercy, used the black mist to cover Lu Ren’s eyes and mouth.

He turned around, and the mist dragged Lu Ren to the floor.

Gu Shenyuan was never a good person, and he knew that well.

However, to stay close to Ye Qingyun and not disappoint him, he wore the mask of a good person, one that was filled with flesh and blood.

Under Ye Qingyun’s influence, he began to do some good deeds from time to time, but that didn’t mean he had become a kind and merciful person.

Gu Shenyuan thought about Ye Qingyun’s face, and his killing intent slightly softened.

These people were lucky to have Ye Qingyun around; they would be fine.

—

Gu Shenyuan didn’t voice his stance and instead used harsh methods to bring people back.

This made many realize that something wasn’t quite right.

In no time, rumors spread, and almost two days had passed.

People who had been feeling duller were now increasingly aware that they couldn’t control their bodies and even those who hadn’t felt anything before began to experience the same symptoms.

Amid the crowd’s agitation, a video was uploaded online and shared by the authorities.

Countless people clicked on the video, curious about its content.

A man was shown with a dazed expression, his eyes half-open, struggling in a chair as he tried to attack anyone who came near him.

Many viewers’ hearts tightened; they recognized this behavior— the loss of consciousness.

So, had these people decided to tie up those who were under control?

Just as the crowd was about to hurl insults, another figure appeared in the video.

A young man in a white lab coat entered the scene.

The pristine, stiff lab coat looked anything but rigid on him; instead, it accentuated an aura of purity and restraint that radiated from head to toe.

Even though it was an inappropriate moment, many viewers couldn’t help but be momentarily mesmerized by his looks.

The young man held a small vial of light green liquid. Without hesitation, he approached the bound man and poured the liquid into his mouth.

The effect was immediate. The man, who had been struggling, gradually calmed down, and the dazed look on his face started to fade.

The viewers, realizing what was happening, collectively held their breath.

A person who had lost consciousness couldn’t be artificially awakened; they could only wait for them to wake up naturally— this was the very thing that had caused so much panic before.

If this could be improved…

As the viewers anxiously waited, the man who had been tied up suddenly spoke: “How did I get here? Do you find me so handsome that you want to kidnap me as your bride? Let me tell you, that’s absolutely—”

When he saw Ye Qingyun’s face, his words faltered.

A light blush appeared on his ears, and he quickly corrected himself: “…Well, maybe that’s not impossible, but we should at least develop some feelings first…”

The viewers watching the video: ‘…..’

Oh, a superficial beauty chaser.

Why wasn’t “he” the one tied to that chair? They wanted to see the real thing in person!

The handsome young man didn’t respond but instead walked toward the camera, addressing those watching the video: “The antidote has been preliminarily developed. It will be distributed to everyone as soon as possible, so please don’t worry. Your safety will be ensured.”

After saying that, he smiled faintly. His smile wasn’t overly enthusiastic, but it was like the spring breeze of early spring, gently soothing everyone’s hearts.

The video ended, and the screen darkened.

After a brief pause, everyone snapped back to reality.

They were going to be fine! They could go back to living as they had before, free to be themselves without being controlled by anyone!

The joy in their hearts surged, and everyone stopped being silent.

They expressed their true feelings openly.

After so much suppression, there was a lot everyone wanted to say. A large portion of the crowd focused on one particular detail.

“Who was that handsome young man? He was too good-looking!”

“I’m swooning, if someone like that were standing in front of me, even if I was out of it, I’d still jump up and kiss him!”

“You’d only have that chance in your dreams. Hurry up and sleep, don’t wake up.”

“Seriously, who was that young man? Does he have a partner? I have over a billion in assets. As long as he’s willing to talk to me, I’ll fully support him! Handsome, please see this and contact me: xxxx”

Ye Qingyun casually glanced at the comments and confirmed that everyone’s mood had stabilized. He then closed the page and went out to say goodbye to the others.

No one dared to hug Ye Qingyun, but they reluctantly shook his hand.

The staff member who had brought Ye Qingyun asked, “Mr. Ye, could we release some of the research videos to the public so they can know how we developed the antidote?”

Ye Qingyun nodded, “Feel free.”

This rapid progress could be attributed to Ye Qingyun for more than 80 percent of its success.

If he hadn’t seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn’t have believed that such a young person could have such a huge impact on this matter.

He wanted to upload this video and let everyone know who the true hero of the situation was!

As Ye Qingyun was about to leave, the lab was in a stir. A bolder young man stood up, his face flushed as he walked up to Ye Qingyun.

The young man hesitated, then said, “I… I’d like to invite you to dinner?”

Ye Qingyun wasn’t a fool. He could easily tell what the man’s intentions were, so he smiled and shook his head.

Ye Qingyun left, and everyone watched his figure disappear with reluctance. Then, they turned to the staff member who had accompanied him and asked, “Does Mr. Ye have a partner? Who is it? I’ve never heard of them. Is it some nobody?”

The staff member adjusted his glasses, remembering Gu Shenyuan who had stood beside Ye Qingyun when he arrived. He couldn’t help but smile.

These past few days, the news of your wedding should be announced, right?

—

As experimental videos continued to be released, the entire interstellar network learned more about Ye Qingyun.

He was gentle, meticulous in his work, knowledgeable, and good-looking!

He was practically the perfect dream lover!

“Mom, I want to marry him! He’s your future son-in-law!”

“You all better watch your words. It’s because of your nonsense that I got upset. The little brother comforted me for half an hour!”

“All of the above is fake. He’s tired and currently sleeping in my arms. I, the real boyfriend, wouldn’t let my sweetheart comfort anyone else. I’m too busy being heartbroken to let someone else do that. Hehe.”

Various people began to showcase their years of experience in dealing with rivals for affection, ready for battle. But then they realized that their posts about their boyfriends had been deleted, leaving only a message in their inbox:

“Friendly reminder: Maintain network order, starting with us. Please do not spread rumors.”

This stirred up quite a storm:

“What do you mean ‘rumor’? He’s not even wearing a wedding ring yet! Who knows who his future spouse will be? It could be me!”

“Exactly! His future spouse is me!”

This time, it wasn’t just deleting posts. Soon, they received notifications of being muted. But there were so many people who shared the same thoughts, and the moderators couldn’t keep up. The interstellar network was soon filled with a festive atmosphere.

After finishing his shower, Ye Qingyun stepped out of the bathroom to see Gu Shenyuan sitting on a chair, his face dark as he scrolled through his terminal.

“What are you looking at?” Ye Qingyun leaned over his shoulder to see, only to be pulled into Gu Shenyuan’s arms.

A passionate kiss followed. Ye Qingyun felt dizzy, and amid the dizziness, he heard Gu Shenyuan’s voice: “Let’s get married.”

Through the misty eyes, Ye Qingyun saw the dark, smoldering gaze of Gu Shenyuan, filled with an almost uncontrollable desire. Ye Qingyun smiled and wrapped his arms around Gu Shenyuan’s neck. “Alright, let’s get married.”

—

“Latest news from the news agency: The wedding of the interstellar leader Gu Shenyuan will proceed as scheduled.”

Many people offered their congratulations upon hearing about Gu Shenyuan’s wedding:

“Throwing flowers, congratulations! Looking back, the leader must have known my dear could create the antidote, which is why he ignored those unreasonable demands.”

“It must be. Sigh, my husband is amazing.”

“As long as we can live peacefully, it’s fine with me who the leader marries.”

However, a small group of people who were obsessed with Gu Shenyuan strongly opposed the news of his wedding:

“Heh, which little xx used tricks to seduce the leader? Doesn’t he have eyes? Does he deserve it?!”

“Ugh, are all the interstellar officials useless? Letting anyone marry him— can’t they stop this?!”

“I disagree! I’m good-looking and have a gentle personality. Look at me, I’m better than that person!”

The online support and opposition mixed, creating a huge uproar, until a photo was released online.

In the photo, the sun was shining brightly. Gu Shenyuan and Ye Qingyun were walking side by side. They seemed to be talking to each other, with Ye Qingyun smiling, while Gu Shenyuan looked at him with eyes that showed not the slightest coldness, but a tender, loving gaze they had never seen before.

As soon as the photo was released, everyone fell silent for a brief moment.

Those who had claimed that Ye Qingyun didn’t deserve Gu Shenyuan were completely silenced.

Instead, those who had called Ye Qingyun “little treasure” previously, after crying and shouting, offered their congratulations:

“I’m so jealous, what is it that’s making me feel this way?”

“It’s over, with such a talented and handsome match, there’s no place for me to interfere.”

“Wuwuwu, I wish them well, can I just go away now?”

Ye Qingyun had no idea about the online turmoil. He only felt his heart racing as he approached the wedding registration point.

Nervous.

Things were progressing so fast; tonight was their wedding night, and he wasn’t prepared.

Was Gu Shenyuan the dominant one? How could he be so sure? Looking at that beautiful face, he seemed to be the reserved, submissive type. Wasn’t he just saying he was dominant to make him happy?

But on second thought, if Gu Shenyuan really was dominant, with that size and strength, he wouldn’t die on the wedding night, would he?

It wasn’t an exaggeration. It was terrifying! He didn’t know what the author of this novel was thinking. With Gu Shenyuan’s attributes, they were trying to find a dominant partner for him. No wonder they couldn’t find anyone!

Ye Qingyun struggled between these two possibilities and was shocked to realize that what he feared most was dying on his wedding night in some embarrassing way.

“What are you thinking about?”

Ye Qingyun instinctively answered, “I was thinking… tonight, we should—” Ye Qingyun paused subtly and smiled, “After all the hard work lately, we should get some rest early.”

Gu Shenyuan looked at him, then suddenly reached out, his finger brushing against Ye Qingyun’s lips as he said in a deep voice, “Tonight, we don’t sleep. None of us sleep.”