Chapter 57 1/2

Jiang Li raised his head, the glands on the back of his neck covered by black hair. “Don’t you believe me?”

When Cen Lang reached for the bite device, he didn’t avoid Jiang Li, and it was expected that Jiang Li would check his drawer. He thought Jiang Li might discard the condoms he bought, but instead, he was inviting him to mark himself?!

Cen Lang suspected he might have washed his brain into hallucinations during his shower. Half-kneeling, he locked eyes with Jiang Li: “So, you mean I won’t resist anything you do to me, right?”

Jiang Li hesitated but chose to trust Cen Lang’s boundaries: “Not when I love you.”

Cen Lang was struck by Jiang Li’s straightforward words of affection. Although he sensed room for manoeuvre in Jiang Li’s words, could he really retract after developing feelings? Cen Lang wouldn’t let that happen.

“I love you too,” Cen Lang responded, then carefully carried Jiang Li to the bed, removing the carpet due to the increasing heat and planning to lay it again tomorrow.

Jiang Li: “I’ll reiterate that without my consent, you shouldn’t use physical instruments casually. I can… help you.”

“Alright, from now on, consider it approved under the [Jiang Li] mechanism,” Cen Lang casually remarked. “Do I need approval for condoms?” Jiang Li: “Yes!”

Jiang Li covered Cen Lang’s mouth, calmly assessing, “Why didn’t you think of this possibility?”

“Do you think scientific research is more important to me, or is the dignity of being a top Alpha hindering your thinking?” Cen Lang questioned. “Do you really think I’m joking when I accept you?”

Jiang Li released his hand, allowing Cen Lang to speak.

Apologising, Cen Lang said, “I’m sorry; Dr. Xiao Jiang, please don’t treat me like a mentally inexperienced man.”

Jiang Li, initially serious, couldn’t hold back a smile after hearing this.

Cen Lang added, “I feel a bit pressured due to not having memories of my first time. On the other hand, I’m afraid of hurting you, so advising you to reconsider isn’t entirely baseless.”

Cen Lang reassured, “If you’re willing to tell me how I performed my first time, the burden of being a top Alpha might lighten a bit.”

Jiang Li blushed suddenly and unprofessionally commented, “Too much of anything is bad.” Cen Lang’s teasing smile landed on Jiang Li’s face. “Too much?”

Jiang Li reached for his pack, suggesting, “I can restore your memories.” Cen Lang held his hand, saying, “No.”

Jiang Li asked, “Hmm?” Cen Lang replied, “I want to give it another try.”

Initially reluctant, Jiang Li agreed. Now, he understood Cen Lang’s indescribable thoughts: “No, you can’t.” Did he want to compete with himself? Wasn’t that torturing himself?

Cen Lang assured, “The underground dungeon can be reckless; this time, I’ll make you comfortable.”

Jiang Li remembered Cen Lang’s unwillingness to disinfect: “Don’t believe it unless you let me disinfect three… five times to test it.”

Cen Lang closed his eyes, hoping Jiang Li wouldn’t test the top Alpha’s composure with disinfectant there. However, he had an advantage today: having taken two showers, released tension twice, and disinfected… He should be able to endure it, right?

Wanting to negotiate, Cen Lang placed his hand on the zipper and said, “It’s not dirty; Dr. Xiao Jiang, can you check?”

Jiang Li immediately closed his eyes, his eyelashes trembling. Inserting a test tube into his hand at this moment would probably shake off any remaining disinfectant, and he was still thinking about disinfection?

Last time, it was a blackout, making Jiang Li treat him as a tool! Can a lover and a tool be treated the same way?

Cen Lang touched the corner of his mouth, filled with joy from Jiang Li’s confession. Despite being so shy, he would say, “I won’t resist in my heart.”

Softening, Cen Lang said, “Gradual progress.”

Jiang Li didn’t hear the sound of the zipper opening. Opening his eyes slightly, he gazed into the deep, unfathomable eyes of the Alpha.

Cen Lang pinched his cheek. “Aren’t dungeons supposed to be bold? How will you manage being so shy?” If he couldn’t even undress himself, he couldn’t bear to look at Jiang Li either.

Jiang Li: “Tu, turn off the lights.”

Without hesitation, Cen Lang vetoed, “I must be able to see your condition.”

Jiang Li happily suggested, “Then next time, after I overcome the difficulties.”

Cen Lang insisted, “I have a way.”

Jiang Li had a bad feeling about it: “I don’t want to hear it.” However, Cen Lang persistently whispered with a volume only they could hear.

Jiang Li immediately covered his ears, then reconsidered and covered his stomach, glaring at Cen Lang, “The baby’s ears develop in six months; this is a terrible prenatal education!”

Who suggests peeking at their wife while taking a bath?

“How about I write it down?” Cen Lang shrugged. “It was Dr. Xiao Jiang who inspired me in the garden. You asked me to peek from the neckline.”

“If you won’t undress in front of me, then I’ll just peek, right?” Cen Lang felt he had the talent of a director. “You forgot to bring a towel inside; don’t lock the door. With my skills, you won’t hear me open the door amidst the shower noise. It’s all logical. You should understand this is a script, and I didn’t mean to scare you.”

Isn’t this just acting out strange scenes with Cen Lang?

Jiang Li blushed to his toes, nervously retreating under the covers.

Cen Lang chuckled. He couldn’t handle even this much. He really couldn’t compete with Dr. Xiao Jiang. Jiang Li lacked convincing power. “This damages noble morality.”

Cen Lang—