Chapter 62: The Proud Scholar x Elite Lawyer 20

Capital of China.

After learning about Kong Liang’s final fate, Xie Qingjia lost interest in the man and threw himself back into a new research project.

Meanwhile, Oberon finally returned. While abroad, he hadn’t missed any news about his beloved and had quietly intervened in the situation.

Upon returning to the capital, he headed straight to Xie Qingjia’s laboratory to find him, promptly pulling his research-absorbed partner away from his work.

The long-separated couple reunited, and sparks flew…

Oberon thought he could finally spend some quality time with his partner to make up for the months apart, but little did he know that his partner’s heart was still set on his career.

His dream of a peaceful reunion was shattered.

Because his partner only stayed home for one night before rushing back to the lab the next day, working through the night, claiming he needed to secure the new project and reach the pinnacle of his career—completely oblivious to how much Oberon missed him.

Oberon, who had always prided himself on being career-driven, was now utterly in awe of his partner’s dedication. His patience was truly something else!

Even after days of working tirelessly, he showed no signs of stopping.

Even invitations from his wealthy, carefree friends to go out were all turned down.

They say a man immersed in his work is at his most attractive, but Oberon didn’t feel that way at all.

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He just wanted to throw work as far away as possible, as far as it could go! Who else’s partner would be so obsessed with work?

When Xie’s parents returned from their travels and heard about this, they couldn’t help but feel a little sorry for their son-in-law. Their second son had always been like this—once he got busy, he’d pour his heart and soul into it.

Back when Xie Qingjia was in school, he’d been quite lazy, only buckling down for a few months before the college entrance exams. Yet, he still managed to get into Capital University of Technology, leaving his parents in awe.

They weren’t afraid of their son messing around; they were afraid of him getting serious.

Years had passed, and even after getting married, their son was still the same—once he got busy, he’d forget about everything else.

But none of them expected that the project Xie Qingjia and his research team were working on would catch the special attention of the Chinese government.

Soon after, Xie Qingjia and his team were whisked away by the National Institute of High Energy Physics, where they were given more resources and a broader scope of research.

As a result, he became even busier.

Oberon grew increasingly despondent. Living alone wasn’t for him.

Even though he and his partner were in the same city, it felt like they were separated by a galaxy.

Xie Qingya and Xie Qingruo, ever the amused onlookers, expressed their deepest sympathies—though they couldn’t help but laugh at Oberon’s pitiful state.

—Second brother, you really need to come back and see this.

—Second brother, hahaha, I usually don’t laugh unless I really can’t help it, hahaha.

Autumn turned to winter, and winter gave way to spring.

Oberon waited until the flowers withered and bloomed again before his partner finally returned.

The moment Xie Qingjia emerged from the secure facility, he was greeted by the tearful Oberon, who immediately pulled him into a bear hug.

“Darling, I missed you so much.”

Oberon couldn’t help but wipe his tears, sniffling as he spoke, “Wuwuwu, life without you was so hard.”

“Feel my face, I’ve lost weight!”

Xie Qingjia stared at him, wide-eyed. “Isn’t that a bit exaggerated? I was only gone for half a year.”

Oberon whimpered, “Half a year!!!”

“Do you have any idea how I’ve been living these past six months? I’ve been looking at your things every day, missing you!”

He shouted loudly, his voice filled with grievance.

Feeling guilty, Xie Qingjia gently wiped his tears, soothing the man who was crying his heart out.

“Alright, it’s my fault.”

“Honey, I’m sorry~” His voice softened as he tried to calm Oberon down.

“I’ve got some free time now, and I’ll be able to spend more time with you at home.”

Oberon nodded, his blue eyes fixed on the young man before him, as beautiful as a fiery red rose, filled with deep, ocean-like affection.

“Darling, was your project successful? Will you suddenly have to go back to work overtime again?”

Xie Qingjia chuckled, “A complete success!”

“My research has achieved a significant breakthrough, and our country has made rapid progress in the development and application of next-generation nuclear radiation imaging detection technology. Just give me a little more time…”

“I can make it even better, even more perfect!”

Oberon gazed at him intently, a faint smile playing on his lips. His blue eyes, like the vast ocean, seemed capable of embracing everything, even if it meant falling into an abyss.

“I believe in you. My darling is the best.”

Seeing Oberon’s smile return, Xie Qingjia breathed a long sigh of relief in his heart. “Honey, why don’t we go out for a drink?”

“To celebrate my success, and to celebrate our reunion.”

Oberon wrapped an arm around his shoulder. “Sure, where do you want to go?”

“Hmm, let me think…” Xie Qingjia smiled gently, his peach-blossom eyes sparkling brighter than the stars in the sky.

“Maybe I’ll call a few friends to join us. It’ll be more fun with more people, right?”

Oberon pinched his cheek. “Darling, you haven’t had enough at Nightfall Bar? I can’t handle your twenty-plus friends.”

His drinking ability was above average, but compared to his partner, he was still lacking. If he had to go through a round of drinks, he’d definitely end up passed out.

Xie Qingjia sighed. “What a shame. It’s been so long since I’ve seen them.”

The body he had in this life had an impressive alcohol tolerance, far better than Yun Huai’s three-cups-and-done from his previous life. The difference between the two was like night and day.

Oberon’s eyes flickered. “There’ll be plenty of chances to meet up later. For now, just spend some time with me, or I’ll start crying again T﹏T”

Whimper whimper(_)

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Xie Qingjia couldn’t help but laugh. “I’ll spend time with you, I promise.”

Oberon immediately perked up. “Great! I’ll find a romantic restaurant for us. We’ll have a candlelit dinner and enjoy some alone time.”

Xie Qingjia stroked his chin, teasing, “Tsk tsk, you’re so different from the efficient, elite lawyer you used to be.”

Such a serious man, and now he’s crying like an abandoned puppy.

Oberon’s temple twitched. “Different? Look at how long you’ve been gone! From the day we got married until now, we’ve spent more time apart than together. Do you have any idea how hard it’s been for me waiting at home?!”

He stared at Xie Qingjia with a mix of resentment and longing. “I waited until the flowers withered, and you still didn’t come back! And now you’re saying I’m different from before.”

Xie Qingjia: I’m sorry ⊙ω⊙

He hugged his long-neglected husband, his peach-blossom eyes filled with love as dazzling as fireworks.

“Honey, let’s go eat. Tonight, I’m all yours, okay?”

Oberon readily accepted this offer, his large hand resting on Xie Qingjia’s waist. “You said it. No take-backs later~”

Xie Qingjia’s face flushed. “Who’s taking anything back!”

“Let’s go, let’s go. I’m hungry.”

Oberon wrapped an arm around him as they left. “Let’s go, husband will feed you first, and then it’ll be my turn to feast.”