Shen Jinnian felt a chill crawl down his spine under Chen Han’s stare. If it weren’t for the confidentiality agreement he’d signed with the testing center, he really would’ve thought someone had leaked his DNA results. Frowning slightly, Shen Jinnian gave Chen Han’s arm a light knock and threw back a question, trying to play it off: “Don’t you already know whether he’s mine or not?” “I was just joking.” Chen Han noticed how serious Shen Jinnian looked, and realizing how sensitive he was about the topic, quickly clarified. But then he couldn’t help grumbling, “Jinnian, why are you getting so uptight these days?” Joking with him didn’t feel fun anymore. The usual spark was gone. Chen Han thought Shen Jinnian would take out a 40-meter sword to chase him. Shen Jinnian rubbed the bridge of his nose. He casually made up an excuse: “Taking care of a baby lately. It’s exhausting.” Chen Han didn’t doubt it for a second. Just the dark shadows under Shen Jinnian’s eyes were proof he hadn’t been s...

Shen Jinnian had to report back to school today, so he didn’t waste too much time on Gu Yan. After a quick breakfast, he grabbed his books and called a cab. What he didn’t expect was to run into the very person who’d disappeared early this morning—Gu Yan—right at the school gates. The man had changed clothes, but with that tall frame and stunning looks, he still effortlessly drew Shen Jinnian’s eyes. Gu Yan clearly noticed him too. After swiping his ID, he walked straight over. Shen Jinnian’s heart skipped a beat from panic. He quickly turned around and pretended not to see him, hurrying away. But his legs were no match for Gu Yan’s. After a few steps, he was already caught up. Gu Yan even called out directly, “Shen Jinnian, why are you walking so fast?” A few nearby students had already turned to look, and Shen Jinnian’s desire to avoid suspicion shot through the roof. He picked up the pace, widening the gap between them. “What do you want?” “Have you eaten?” Gu Yan asked, calm as eve...

“Do you want to hear it?” Gu Yan set down his chopsticks, his gaze soft and filled with emotion. It was just like a scene out of a modern idol drama—slow motion, pink filters, a dreamy background score—as if the next second, he'd lean in for a kiss. Shen Jinnian instantly broke out in goosebumps. He quickly waved his hands in refusal, clutching his chest. “Don’t. Please, don’t.” Just now, he’d clearly had a brain short-circuit and said something dumb. It was seriously out of line—almost like he was offering himself up just to give Gu Yan a chance to disgust him, like he had some masochistic tendencies or something. It took Shen Jinnian quite a while to calm down, and even then, the buzzing in his head wouldn’t stop. He decided he wasn’t going to waste any more of his yang energy on Gu Yan. He stood up and told him, “Make sure to wash the dishes after you eat. I’m going back to sleep.” Halfway to his room, he suddenly stopped and added, “If you're sleeping in my room, don’t come...

Shen Jinnian didn’t know how long Gu Yan had been standing there—or how much he had overheard. But the chill on Gu Yan’s face was far colder than when he had left. Even though his expression was blank, it was clear that he looked dejected and lonely. Shen Jinnian guessed he had heard everything. He had someone cook noodles for him, only to badmouth them behind their back. That was truly unkind and unfair. Shen Jinnian felt awkward for three seconds, quickly composed his expression, and asked, “Are the noodles done?” The man gave a slight nod. “If you don’t like soft-boiled eggs, you can always go do another round of boxing.” Gu Yan was clearly teasing him, but since Shen Jinnian had been rude first, he wasn’t in a position to talk back. “I’ll eat now.” Shen Jinnian immediately threw off the blanket. He put on his slippers and headed straight to the kitchen. When he arrived at the dining area, he saw that Gu Yan had thoughtfully plated the food for him. Steam curled up from the freshly ...

After grabbing all the baby supplies, Gu Yan hesitated for a moment before reminding the nanny, “Don’t talk about this stuff in front of Jinnian. He doesn’t like it.” “I know.” The nanny’s smile grew more genuine, and she couldn’t help but sigh, “Mr. Shen really has good taste—he married such an understanding wife like you, and the two of you have such a sweet, well-behaved child. Once your relationship smooths out, you should try for another baby. A happy family of four!” “Thank you for the blessing, Aunty, but... please don’t bring up the idea of a second child either,” Gu Yan added. “He’s been in a bad mood lately.” “Alright, alright.” The nanny nodded repeatedly. “You’re the most thoughtful wife I’ve ever seen on a job. So caring toward your husband—young people’s love really is touching.” Gu Yan kept his eyes closed and listened half-heartedly. In one ear, out the other. He understood that the auntie meant well. But she still had that classic old-school mindset—always eager to joi...

Shen Jinnian’s bedroom was more than twice the size of the nursery. The decor was simple yet luxurious, the cool grey tones giving the room a distinctly chilly atmosphere. But the little yellow duck baby bottle on the nightstand broke the heavy mood perfectly. Shen Jinnian led Gu Yan past a transparent partition and picked up the little rascal who was rolling around on the carpet. He shoved the baby into Gu Yan’s arms. “Didn’t you say you wanted to be his dad? Starting today, you’re his one and only dad. This time, I’m willingly losing to you.” Before Gu Yan could react, the soft little cub with snot and tears was stuffed into his arms. All that snot and tears smeared across his clothes, leaving a large damp patch. Gu Yan pulled out a couple of tissues and did his best to clean the messy little guy up. The baby's eyes were red and swollen from crying. He pitifully hooked Gu Yan's neck with one hand and rubbed his body into Shen Jinnian's arms. He clearly sensed that Shen Ji...

Back when Shen Jinnian rented this place, he never imagined it would one day be this lively. Four people, two rooms. There was no way the auntie would stay with two Alphas. She’d get her own room. That meant the remaining three would have to squeeze into the other one. Shen Jinnian didn’t like that idea. If they let the auntie take the baby, and the two of them shared a room— Shen Jinnian liked that even less. So, in the end, he made the final decision. Pointing at Gu Yan, he stated firmly, “You’re sleeping on the sofa.” That was the only fair arrangement. And of course, Gu Yan had expected it. “Thanks.” He hadn’t been hoping for a spot in the bedroom anyway. Shen Jinnian not grabbing him by the collar and tossing him out the door was already more kindness than he’d hoped for. The nanny standing to the side looked much more disappointed than Gu Yan. He had waited for this stormy night on purpose to suggest that the couple should stay in the same room—hoping they’d get a little closer a...

Shen Jinnian: … How was Gu Yan’s behavior any different from a dog’s? Using this to threaten him? Threatening was one thing, but he even made sure to leave no room for refusal. He’d completely blocked off all of Shen Jinnian’s escape routes. Left with no choice, Shen Jinnian could only grit his teeth and open the door. Crossing his arms, Shen Jinnian cautiously asked, “After seeing me and the baby, will you leave?” Gu Yan didn’t reply—he just looked at him. Shen Jinnian knew very well that he was being aggressive. But under Gu Yan’s deep gaze, his confidence wavered, and he gave in first. Gu Yan offered a compromise. “I’ll stay for two hours, then leave.” “Fine,” Shen Jinnian said, turning toward the dining table. He glanced out the window without thinking and saw dark clouds pressing low in the sky. It was the rainy season. Looked like the weather was going to change again. “But I suggest you come back tomorrow,” Shen Jinnian reminded him. Gu Yan already knew it would rain today. He a...

The one down there—it was him. But the date of birth listed above was three years older than him. Shen Jinnian recalled the personal information Gu Yan had registered at school. It clearly stated that he was only a year older than Shen Jinnian. And his birthday wasn’t in October—it was in December. Still, he didn’t completely trust the old man’s guess. After all, the children’s birthdates were largely based on rough estimates, which weren’t very accurate. As for the children’s parents, that was even more uncertain. Shen Jinnian accepted the little slip of paper and thanked the young monk. In the afternoon, when the old man woke up, Shen Jinnian went to his room alone without Gu Yan. He asked a few questions about parallel worlds, like whether the baby might suddenly vanish and return to their original world. The old man told him… Space has a self-repairing ability. A child suddenly disappearing is considered an anomaly, but the world will automatically correct it. Just like how things ...

Chapter 33: Feelings Gone Sour Now that things had been laid out this far, Gu Yan suddenly didn’t know what to say anymore. He mulled over it in his head for a long while, debating whether “I won’t ever let you down” or “I’ll make you happy from now on” sounded better. But then he figured this little Flower Peacock would probably faint on the spot if he heard something that cheesy. After a long internal struggle, Gu Yan swallowed the words and took a different route. “Marriage isn’t a small matter. You should think it through carefully.” Shen Jinnian rested his chin on his knee and his long raven-black lashes cast a shadow over his eyes making him look a bit absentminded. “I know,” Shen Jinnian nodded his head. Gu Yan responded with a muffled “Mm,” and didn’t say anything else. He took the opportunity to turn away, adjusting his expression with his back to Shen Jinnian. He really had no idea what stroke of luck had hit him—he’d only meant to kindly escort Shen Jinnian home, yet someho...