Seeing Ariel staring at himself inexplicably dazed, Bai Muxing’s eyes flashed with a hint of annoyance.
He cleared his throat, reminding this officer to come to his senses.
Ariel was startled, withdrawing his gaze as if scalded, showing a hint of panic.
The distinguished alpha quickly forced his emotions back to the matter at hand and spoke in a businesslike tone.
“It’s like this—regarding your recent ordeal, the military attaches great importance to it and has ordered the police to investigate thoroughly. Unfortunately, due to insufficient evidence, progress on the police side has been slow, and we hope you can understand.”
“Considering the contributions you have made to the country over the years, the military and the police department have jointly allocated funds to provide you with humanitarian assistance, hoping to help you overcome this accident.”
At first, Bai Muxing wasn’t interested in this official talk. The non-existent culprit was himself, so he never expected the police to solve the case.
It’s best if it remains an unsolved case.
But then the other party changed the subject to financial assistance.
Bai Muxing:…!
Although he was impatient with dealing with Ariel, money is innocent.
In the end, Bai Muxing heard a satisfactory amount.
Thirty million star coins in compensation.
It’s like a windfall from heaven.
He could finally afford the planet of his dreams!
Bai Muxing was instantly excited.
Money can indeed heal all bad moods. The unpleasantness caused by seeing an old enemy in this instant became irrelevant to Bai Muxing.
Bai Muxing was emotionally slow to the point of being strange. Toward many people who had offended him, Bai Muxing wouldn’t harbor hatred like ordinary people would.
If Ariel hadn’t used such disgusting means in his past life, this person probably wouldn’t have left such an impression on him until now.
Out of the joy of receiving a huge sum of money, Bai Muxing rarely said a few more words: “Yes, I completely understand. I promise not to mention this accident to anyone.”
He paused and asked bluntly, “When can I expect the assistance fund to be deposited?”
For a moment, Ariel was speechless. He looked at the beta youth in front of him, whose face still showed signs of illness. The amber eyes focused on him for the first time since he entered the ward, as if they could see through everything, casting a cold and indifferent gaze.
Like a reserved, aloof, proud, and cautious cat, unwilling to willingly fall into anyone’s arms.
Just like his impression of him.
But for some reason, he felt that this Bai Muxing was somewhat unfamiliar, as if they hadn’t been able to interact so peacefully for some time.
Ariel remained silent for a few seconds before answering, “…will be disbursed along with your retirement subsidy.”
Bai Muxing was very satisfied; this timing was indeed perfect compared to receiving money.
Picking up a large sum of money, Bai Muxing was in a good mood, even politely adding honorifics to his farewell: “Thank you; if you have any other matters to attend to, I won’t keep you.”
His words about rushing the guest were straightforward and frustrating.
Ariel was accustomed to his blunt way of speaking and didn’t find it offensive.
However, he did not take leave as expected.
He looked steadily at Bai Muxing for a while before suddenly asking, “Where do you plan to work in the future?”
In fact, officers who retire from the front lines can apply to continue working in administrative positions within the military or be transferred to other government departments, thus embarking on a career path that allows them to compete with hereditary nobility.
A small number of people also choose to transition to civilian careers, and those who make this choice receive corresponding policy support.
Only very few people, like Bai Muxing, would give up all policy privileges and choose to retire completely with a lump sum payment.
Although the lump sum payment was substantial, Bai Muxing retired as a colonel, which was not a low rank. If he chose to apply to stay in the military, the positions he could obtain would be far more valuable than a lump sum payment that severed his future.
Ariel had considered this matter not long ago. If Bai Muxing chose to stay in the military, he would use his connections to have him transferred to his side.
He didn’t expect to receive news of Bai Muxing’s complete retirement instead.
Bai Muxing became wary.
Ariel’s question was somewhat strange; he wasn’t the type of superior—now, former superior—to care about subordinates’ personal lives.
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Bai Muxing hadn’t learned anything from the intrigue of his past life except the skill of deceiving people, which he had honed rapidly.
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Bai Muxing continued to obfuscate, “I haven’t decided.”
Ariel hesitated for a moment and whispered, “Or if you want to do something else, that’s fine too. I’ll be in the capital most of the time, so if you need anything, just let me know.”
This was undoubtedly a hint and an invitation.
He offered money and convenience, using his power to pave the way for Bai Muxing’s future. And Bai Muxing, a beta with a civilian background and good looks, certainly understood the price he would have to pay for it.
Bai Muxing, this white star, indeed had great value on the battlefield, but now the war was over.
Currently, apart from his particularly handsome face, there was nothing else worth such a high price for a prominent alpha to retain.
Due to a surge of inexplicable emotions in his heart, his voice was slightly subdued in his last sentence, but it just happened that Bai Muxing’s light brain had beeped.
Bai Muxing opened it and saw that it was his elementary school newbie friend, Black Emperor.
Normally, he had little patience for elementary school students, but compared to the annoying dog-like presence of Ariel, this slightly foolish netizen seemed surprisingly pleasant!
Bai Muxing unusually replied with a long sentence.
After replying, he looked up.
Meeting Ariel’s cold and condensed gaze.
Remembering that the other party seemed to have said something vaguely, he had been busy replying to messages and hadn’t heard clearly.
Bai Muxing: “Sorry, what did you just say?”
Ariel: “….”
He lowered his eyes to conceal the anger in his heart.
Actually, after those words were spoken, he himself was surprised for a while. The words came out of his mouth before his brain could carefully consider them.
In fact, he hadn’t planned this before coming. He was just disturbed by nightmares overnight, and his restless mind had led him into this situation confusedly.
Upon careful consideration, this matter was actually very disadvantageous.
After encountering an accident, Bai Muxing was now not even considered a beta.
Even if he sought a partner, there was no need to choose such an incomplete being without glands. It wouldn’t be presentable, and taking him out in public might lead to assumptions about certain peculiar preferences.
With his current status and power, as long as he didn’t make a scene and resolved things cleanly before marriage, finding a few Omegas to play with wouldn’t be difficult.
There was no need to fixate on a beta, even if that face really suited his taste. There was no need to make such a broad promise.
This was almost like the other party promising to fulfill his every wish.
The price was just too high.
Strangely, Ariel didn’t regret blurting out those words.
His pitch-black eyes stared firmly at Bai Muxing, revealing a deep-seated obsession and darkness that he himself couldn’t fathom.
Ariel suppressed his anger and patiently repeated, “I said that if you need any help, you can come to me.”
He thought.
Whether it was a subconscious obsession or a delusion,.
As long as this person was willing to stay by his side,
To this, Bai Muxing’s reaction was… no reaction.
He still couldn’t understand the subtle hints in Ariel’s words, lacking the talent to grasp the depth of language as usual.
But he understood a very simple truth very clearly: There’s no such thing as a free lunch.
The lessons from his past life made him very aware that Ariel was a deeply scheming person.
His kindness and politeness were all disguises; as long as there was profit, this noble and elegant military officer alpha could tear off his polite mask at any time, revealing his greedy and ugly true self.
Bai Muxing’s understanding of this point was profound.
Ariel had used pheromones to harm him in his past life, and while Bai Muxing wouldn’t retaliate against Ariel for something that hadn’t happened yet, he also wouldn’t have any relationship with this person again.
He considered any trace of admiration he had for this person in the past to be blind.
Moreover, he still remembered the words Ariel had spoken in his previous life, admitting to having thoughts about him.
He was even more speechless.
Bai Muxing had no interest in these melodramatic soap opera plots, nor in Ariel’s complex inner emotions.
The only thing he was willing to spend his thoughts on at the moment was how to quickly get to farming.
He silently repeated “thirty million, thirty million, thirty million” in his mind several times before restraining himself from getting up from the sickbed and kicking this annoying enigmatic person out of the ward.
Bai Muxing said, “Thank you; no need.”
The cold and stingy words were uttered from those pale, thin lips, reminding Ariel of countless similar scenes.
When Bai Muxing first reported to the military, he appeared different from others.
While other new soldiers naturally formed small groups and either feared or tried to please their superiors, each person had hidden motives, and a squad was like a small society.
Except for Bai Muxing.
While others gathered together, he wandered alone, isolated from this small society.
But he was so good-looking, with such a cool temperament, that his solitary presence didn’t appear lonely or desolate at all. Instead, he resembled a reserved cat grooming itself, occasionally glancing at humans with interest. That was his only interest in others.
It was abundantly clear that he didn’t need them.
Moreover, he was so dazzling on the battlefield, and the military was inherently a place of admiration for strength.
In fact, those soldiers didn’t dislike or reject Bai Muxing. On the contrary, he knew that many soldiers secretly admired and adored Bai Muxing, harboring positive feelings toward him.
Some of his colleagues had even half-seriously confided their ambiguous thoughts to him.
However, Bai Muxing naturally exuded a certain aura, an invisible barrier, preventing them from daring to cross it.
Anyone who dared to cross it ended up frustrated and retreated with their tails between their legs, going back to their own corners to sulk.
Ariel was no exception. Even though later he and Bai Muxing became very close, superior and subordinate, closer than anyone else, many people envied him privately.
But only he knew that Bai Muxing remained indifferent towards him, never discussing anything beyond work.
Every time he tried to show goodwill to Bai Muxing, he received the same response: Bai Muxing seemed unable to pick up on the signals.
He wasn’t sure if Bai Muxing genuinely didn’t understand or was pretending not to.
…
Anyway, the past is the past.
Now, with Bai Muxing’s situation so dire, having suffered such an injury and lost his glands, perhaps even betas with a bit of pride wouldn’t want to marry him in the future. And yet, he still had the audacity to reject him so coldly and mercilessly?
A damaged beta—what qualifications did he have?
Damaged.
Glands.
The fervor, like being splashed with cold water, awakened Ariel from his strange and fervent obsession.
He suddenly realized how pathetic his current attitude was.
The proud heart of a noble alpha, rarely offered to others, was abandoned and trampled underfoot.
Ariel stiffened for a moment, feeling the spread of humiliation from the depths of his heart. His breathing quickened slightly, and he hurriedly averted his gaze.
With a stiff tone, almost unable to maintain his dignity, he said, “Fine, then. Excuse me. Goodbye.”
Bai Muxing couldn’t care less about his mood, and he didn’t even bother to give Ariel a farewell glance.
As soon as Ariel left, the air in the ward felt fresher to him.
Sending away the unlucky alpha and thinking of the windfall of thirty million, Bai Muxing felt extremely relieved.
Even toward [the Black Emperor], he became a bit more patient, responding to the elementary schooler’s messages more frequently, like an excited puppy being petted.
Compared to cunning individuals like Ariel, who had dozens of tricks up his sleeve, Black Emperor, who could be scammed out of fifty million by internet fraudsters, suddenly seemed much more agreeable.
At least Bai Muxing could confidently believe that he was much smarter than the other party!
There was no way he would be tricked by such a naive elementary schooler!
***
Ariel’s visit triggered a sense of crisis in Bai Muxing’s heart, making him more eager to leave the capital.
He had a strong feeling that he couldn’t stay for long and that it was better to leave quickly.
That night, he asked the nurse, “When can I be discharged?”
The nurse said gently, “It’ll be about a month; the injury is quite special; it’s better to stay a bit longer.”
Bai Muxing felt it was too long. “Can’t it be earlier? Within two weeks,. I feel much better already.”
Calculating, he realized his allowance would come in two weeks. After being discharged, he could apply for and transfer ownership of the planet quickly, then leave directly.
The nurse hesitated. “Um, it’s possible… but staying a bit longer would be better.”
Usually, such a long stay isn’t necessary. Thanks to advanced medical technology, two weeks would be more than enough for the physical injuries to heal completely.
The hospital considered the possible psychological issues Bai Muxing might face and wanted to observe him for a while longer. They feared he might do something irrational under pressure.
The nurse added, “Are you worried about the hospital bills? Don’t worry, your medical insurance covers 90% of the expenses.”
Imperial soldiers had medical insurance as part of their benefits. Bai Muxing’s accident was classified as an accident by the police, and within the scope of medical insurance coverage, he wouldn’t have to spend much on hospitalization.
Bai Muxing insisted, “I want to be discharged in two weeks. I have things to do.”
With the patient’s strong will, the nurse’s persuasion was in vain. She could only reluctantly agree, “Okay, you should consider it carefully. If you really need it, I’ll discuss it with the attending physician later and apply for it.”
After two rounds of psychological assessments, Bai Muxing was successfully discharged after two weeks.
His allowances and aid money arrived on time. During his hospitalization, he had already negotiated the specific details of purchasing the planet. After being discharged, he quickly handled the necessary procedures for the purchase.
A week later, with lightweight luggage, he boarded a starship bound for a border agricultural and ranching planet.
Outside the porthole, the stars twinkled faintly, distant or near, rising and falling with the breath of the universe.
“The S33 starship has left the central star system range and is about to initiate the first interstellar jump. The destination of this jump is the T25 transit station in the Sigma star system. During the jump, passengers may experience slight dizziness, body aches, and other discomforts. Please remain calm and relaxed.”
As the starship departed from the central star system, Bai Muxing felt as if some invisible shackles had quietly shattered.
A sense of exhaustion washed over him, and he closed his eyes, feeling dizzy and disoriented. It might be one of the side effects of interstellar jumping.
After a few minutes, when he opened his eyes and looked out of the porthole again, the starship had completed the jump, revealing a completely different scenery.
A faint pink and enchanting aurora drifted past the starship, like passing through a colorful cloud that only existed in fairy tales—soft light dancing, surreal and dreamlike.
This aurora was a unique type of microorganism in the Sigma star system that could survive in space. During their breeding season, they gathered in groups, forming this beautiful and enchanting aurora belt.
Pale pink, light purple, deep blue—various dreamlike colors wove together into a scene as if at the end of a fantasy.
Every year, numerous tourists visit the Sigma star system to admire such scenery. It was a renowned destination for couples’ proposals and honeymoons, where countless romantic stories began and ended each year.
Cheers filled the ship as people looked out at the auroras of various sizes outside the windows.
The auroras penetrated through the portholes into the starship, casting a dreamlike spectrum of colors into Bai Muxing’s pale amber eyes, adding a layer of magnificent soft light to his cold demeanor and giving it a breathtaking charm.
The passenger sitting beside him had also been watching the auroras. When she noticed his face illuminated by the auroras, she blushed, her gaze shifting away, unable to look at him anymore.
Many people opened their light-brains to record this rare sight.
Children, still too young to articulate clearly, stood up from the adults’ arms, excitedly babbling incomprehensible words. At an age when they were still innocent, they were already excitedly applauding at such scenery, instinctively drawn to beauty.
Bai Muxing saw a reflection of his younger self, who used to gaze at the starry sky with fascination, in these children.
The pursuit of beauty is ingrained in human genes.
In this lively and joyful atmosphere, Bai Muxing leaned against the porthole, lightly tapping his fingertips twice. Unconsciously, a subtle curve formed at the corner of his lips.
How wonderful, he thought.
He still sat in the window seat of the starship, but this time, there was no sense of suffocation overwhelming him.
He had finally left the place where he had been trapped layer by layer in his past life, breaking free only at the moment of death.
He was heading toward a pasture that belonged to him.
Aww
I feel so happy for him
Freedom at last!!
Yess finally~! Thank you for the chapter :))
Ah, he finally made it out!! 🥹
Thanks for the chapter! I just found this series and think I’ll really enjoy it. Hope everyone has a great day ( ´∀`)
That was so beautiful 🥹🫶 I hope only to have good things come to him in the future!
Finally free
uwahhhh I’m so happy for him finally breaking away from this golden cage shackle that held him back from achieving his dream!!! Now he won’t have to worry about it anymore since his gland is removed and he’ll finally be going to his dream planet, but really those dreams Ariel is getting I’m assuming the other 3 A-holes will get it too so in the future they will prob also recover their past memories and idk why starts looking for mc who is living peacefully on a farm with his hubby<33