Chu Bai got off the hovercar, his light eyes showing a hint of fragmented dissatisfaction. He stood casually, fingers moving in a gesture as if he was about to smoke. He didn’t have a smoking habit, but on the almost isolated Fei Star, he’d occasionally have one. Life was so relaxed now that he didn’t even think about smoking.

Suddenly, he wanted one.

He almost kissed just now.

The moment was perfect for a kiss; the Omega’s lips looked so soft. The atmosphere was just right.

Although he thought, what’s the big deal about his Omega having a kiss, kissing held a different significance in the other person’s heart.

The original book was almost all about romance, and Chu Bai skimmed through it, remembering only a few scenes. But he remembered the first kiss; it took up an entire chapter, interspersed with extensive psychological descriptions.

Nian Keyi was only twenty, and he valued his first kiss so much that it was considered a “post-love” milestone.

Chu Bai hadn’t made up his mind yet, but he couldn’t bring himself to kiss.

He fished out a candy from his pocket, given by the staff at the registration center, and tossed it into his mouth, crunching it.

The cloying sweetness spread in his mouth, and behind him, the hovercar door opened.

Chu Bai collected his expression, glanced back, and paused. He wasn’t sure if it was his imagination, but the guy seemed… a bit angry?

Nian Keyi still had a bold face, but there was no extra expression. He met Chu Bai’s gaze and took the lead: “Let’s go.”

Chu Bai’s gaze fell on his back.

Confirmed, he’s angry.

The z2-c9 was temporarily stored in the “Ran Chang,” which was the source of the city’s name, with the entire city depending on this main industry.

The two entered one after the other.

The Ran Chang lobby had a color similar to a marriage registration center, more formal than a pure entertainment venue, with security on duty being retired soldiers.

The lobby wasn’t noisy. After verifying the access key, they received a small tag, personally delivered to Nian Keyi by the manager, who was respectful: “Young Master Nian, this is your number. Would you like us to open a section for you to practice with the warship now?”

The manager had been in hot water these days, and finally seeing the Nian family’s young master, he was almost in tears of gratitude.

When the z2-c9 was brought in a few days ago, some regulars at Ran Chang got wind of it and kept asking him for information, hinting or pressuring him.

Anyone who could navigate relationships at Ran Chang, even if they were idle playboys, was not someone he could afford to offend. Now, the Nian family’s name could put an end to those forced deals.

Nian Keyi took it: “Open it.”

The manager instructed someone and accompanied Young Master Nian and his guest to wait in the lounge, as setting up the screen facilities would take some time.

The manager’s gaze flickered between the two sitting on separate sofas and smiled: “You used to go in alone. Are you going together today or opening another section?”

Nian Keyi, browsing a magazine, said: “Together.”

“Is this gentleman going into the cockpit too?” the manager asked Chu Bai.

Chu Bai: “No need.”

Nian Keyi: “Hmm.”

Chu Bai glanced sideways, explaining: “I can’t pilot a warship, just want to see the z2.”

Nian Keyi blinked: “Oh.”

He told the manager: “He’s going, together.”

Originally casual, but since Chu Bai didn’t want to, he insisted.

Chu Bai: “…”

The manager noticed the subtle relationship between the two and hesitated for a moment. He should have left after receiving instructions, but he wasn’t sure about this directive…

Although the Alpha was harmless, his aura was dominant.

Nian Keyi frowned slightly, repeating: “Together.”

Chu Bai looked at him calmly, showing a thoughtful expression.

The manager stood up and left.

Chu Bai watched the Omega beside him for a while and bluntly asked: “Did I offend you somehow?”

Nian Keyi looked back, smiling slightly: “How could that be? The z2 is unique, and since you gave it to me, I want you to see it with me. Besides, I’ve reviewed several battles, and Professor Chu is very talented. You might fall in love with warships if you try.”

Chu Bai hit the nail on the head: “You’re explaining too much, and there’s no smile. You’re angry. You’re lying.”

He concluded directly and frankly, the persona of Professor Chu was very useful.

Nian Keyi thought of the unformed kiss and the teasing, and his expression changed instantly. He crossed his arms and wrinkled his nose: “Ah, yes, you did offend me, but I don’t want to say.”

Chu Bai: “…”

Alright.

He didn’t ask anymore, sitting back to ponder the “anger” point, feeling he hadn’t offended him, and glanced at him.

Young people’s emotions are really complicated.

Nian Keyi caught the glance: “Don’t want to say.”

Chu Bai didn’t intend to ask, he just nodded generously: “Alright.”

Retracting his gaze, he thought about the kissing matter and searched on his light brain. To address the issue, checking similar cases was the solution. As he thought, he quickly found—

“Professor’s Little Sweet O,” “After Becoming a Research Big Shot, I Got Divorced,” “Guide to Love After Marriage”…

Chu Bai was busy exploring and didn’t notice Nian Keyi sneaking a glance at him, followed by a silent snort.

Nian Keyi pursed his lips. Rather than being angry, it was more like being embarrassed and annoyed.

Because of that light laugh.

And the kissing signal that was so close, Chu Bai just brushed it off! He didn’t want to kiss him!!

The heat cycle was over, was kissing something so precious that it couldn’t be touched?

Or were Professor Chu’s lips too precious?

The more Nian Keyi thought about it, the angrier he got. He crossed his legs and turned in another direction.

If he stupidly let Chu Bai kiss him again, he’d be a fool!

…

The two with the strange atmosphere were sent into the desert. Night fell, but there were more people test-flying, as some only piloted warships at night.

Chu Bai lifted his head from the novel.

His light eyes looked at the z2-c9, with its silver-white cold body, the exterior structure was typical of Chong Xia aesthetics. He critiqued it, saying the completion was acceptable.

Entering the cockpit, the operation buttons were slightly adjusted to Nian Keyi’s habits. Because it was so personalized, Chu Bai wasn’t quite used to it.

Nor did he need to be.

Chu Bai glanced at Nian Keyi, who was touching the instrument panel. If he had known it was a fruitwood firework, he would have painted it red.

If he had known he would come up, he would have set the operation facilities to common specifications.

Unfortunately, he could only think about it now. He quietly sat in the escape seat behind the chair—z2 had no co-pilot seat.

Nian Keyi, following his habits, touched the usual buttons and joysticks, his eyes full of amazement, his heart and soul filled with his warship.

He originally wanted Chu Bai to practice, but now he couldn’t bear it.

“The person who designed it is a genius…” Nian Keyi murmured, praising to himself.

Chu Bai nodded silently, continuing to flip through the second novel, minimizing his presence.

Pretending not to know in the game was simple enough, but actually handling it, he couldn’t pretend to be a novice.

Nian Keyi didn’t pay him any mind. To be precise, apart from the z2, he couldn’t focus on anything else. He roughly adapted and started the warship to take off.

The z2-c9 was a speed-type warship, capable of performing many extreme maneuvers. Nian Keyi tried some basic operations, stopping with a sense of unfinished business.

The warship’s domain was in space, and after flying, it was said that flying on the surface wouldn’t be as smooth. However, operating the z2 didn’t feel like having the will but not the power; it was strong.

“Chu Bai, you should get off first,” Nian Keyi suddenly said, turning back.

Chu Bai was observing how he piloted the z2, caught off guard.

“Why?” he asked, sitting steadily, even with the seatbelt on, exuding a composed demeanor as if in a meeting.

Nian Keyi raised an eyebrow, giving a disdainful look: “I’m afraid Professor Chu might throw up later.”

Professor Chu was silent for a second, calmly saying: “Open the door.”

With skills in hand, if he could walk, he would.

Walking is the first principle.

Nian Keyi was taken aback.

Wow, Chu Bai didn’t fall for the provocation; is he even a man?

Chu Bai directly unbuckled the seatbelt, tried to open the door but got no response, so he looked back at the cockpit.

Nian Keyi restrained his expression, opening the door while saying: “Professor Chu can’t handle it.”

In another place, he wouldn’t open the door, would hold his ground, but now he was a bit afraid Professor Chu might actually throw up on the z2.

Brand new and unique z2.

What a pity.

“Do you not know if I can handle it?” Chu Bai said calmly, not at all provoked. However, where the Omega couldn’t see, his light eyes deepened for a moment, fingers pulling the door open with force.

Nian Keyi went silent, pouting.

A mature thirty-year-old man is really boring.

Before Chu Bai got off, Nian Keyi added: “I’m going to play for a while longer. You can try the mecha or head back to district A first.”

Chu Bai wasn’t interested in mecha: “I’ll make a trip to district X, should I leave the hovercar here for you?”

“No need.” Nian Keyi, after flying a round, was no longer angry. After all, it was a gift from Chu Bai. He waved his hand, saying, “I’ll call Chang Ran.”

Chu Bai responded with an “Mm,” and left without looking back.