Chapter 70: Chapter 61: He Looks Really Badly Injured

’How could anyone ask such an outrageous question?’

But she had to admit, with his wolf ears out, Su Xingye was incredibly charming and alluring.

The words of refusal simply wouldn’t come out.

Yu Lan, both delighted and shy, nodded.

"I do."

A deep, magnetic laugh of satisfaction instantly filled the air.

The man’s large, strong hands cupped the beautiful female’s small face, his rough thumb pads tracing intermittently over her soft, rosy lips.

The tall, mature, and handsome man stared intently at the beautiful female with his deep, jade-green eyes and asked softly,

"May I?"

Although it was a question,

the man clearly couldn’t wait for the female’s answer.

The excitement of their reunion made his blood boil and his veins surge, creating a desperate need to do something to relieve the thrill.

The next second,

an overwhelming masculine aura washed over her as Su Xingye’s burning-hot lips pressed directly against Yu Lan’s.

"Mmph!"

Yu Lan had no time to dodge and was kissed squarely on the lips.

The beautiful female was very docile when being kissed; with no experience, she could only obediently part her lips,

allowing a fierce male to capture them and kiss her to his heart’s content.

A tall, handsome male and a delicate, soft female kissing at the entrance of the Starship.

It was such a beautiful and romantic scene—a handsome man and a beautiful woman. The group of Li Family guards were all stunned.

As if sensing their gazes,

the tall male, as perceptive as a wolf, tightened a large hand around the beautiful female’s waist, his grip filled with domineering possessiveness. His dark green eyes turned fierce the moment they landed on the guards, full of warning and ferocity.

The oppressive aura of a 3S-level powerhouse washed over them.

It was as if to say, if anyone dared to covet the beautiful female in his arms, he would make them pay with their lives, no matter the cost.

The Starship’s main doors slowly closed.

All the Li Family guards could remember was Su Xingye’s warning glare.

Yu Lan had long since been shielded protectively in his embrace, not even a corner of her clothes visible.

When the kiss ended,

Yu Lan gasped for breath. The man had even kissed little tears into the corners of her eyes.

"Lanlan, take a deep breath."

Su Xingye was holding back a laugh. Seeing Yu Lan’s innocent, inexperienced, blushing face made his heart melt completely.

’How could such a female exist?’

’She was so precious it made you want to wrap her in cotton wool, to hold her in your palm for fear of her falling.’

Their foreheads touched, their scorching breaths mingling.

Su Xingye’s eyes were bright as he looked at Yu Lan, filled with deep anticipation.

The man’s voice was slightly tentative as he began to speak:

"Lanlan, last time, you said we would get married when you got out."

"Does that still count?" 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

’Males really know how to press their advantage.’

She had clearly only said she would give them a chance to get to know each other.

That she would stop running away.

And face Su Xingye and Huo Zhanting’s true feelings.

To learn how to be with them.

’How had that turned into getting married so quickly, now that it was coming out of Su Xingye’s mouth?’

Yu Lan pressed her lips together. She knew the man was asking for an official status. But looking at Su Xingye’s expectant gaze and remembering how Silver Wolf had risked everything to help her escape, she couldn’t bring herself to refuse.

She gave a slight nod and an "mm-hmm."

The smile on Su Xingye’s face grew even wider.

Then he heard the pretty little female add in a tiny voice, "But... but I think marriage is a big deal. We shouldn’t rush into it."

"Let’s get to know each other a little more. What if we find something we don’t like? We could still..."

Yu Lan’s voice trailed off under Su Xingye’s increasingly crestfallen gaze.

Silver Wolf had somehow taught himself how to play pitiful.

The wolf ears on his head and the fluffy tail behind him drooped.

And as luck would have it, the beautiful female fell for it every time.

As soon as Yu Lan saw Su Xingye’s expression, her confidence evaporated mid-sentence. Her thoughts turned to the other man, and she quickly changed the subject.

"By the way, where’s Huo Zhanting?"

"Where is he now?"

The image of the Golden Lion covered in blood that day was seared into Yu Lan’s mind.

Especially now, with Su Xingye here but no sign of Huo Zhanting.

She didn’t believe for a second that Huo Zhanting wouldn’t want to see her; she was starting to understand a thing or two about a male’s jealousy and competitiveness.

’Could it be that Huo Zhanting’s injuries are really severe?’

At this thought, a deep sense of worry washed over Yu Lan.

Su Xingye thought of a certain someone who, upon hearing that Yu Lan was out, had immediately lain down on a sickbed to feign illness. A dark glint flashed in his jade-green eyes. He gritted his teeth and played along.

"The Marshal was gravely injured and lost a lot of blood. He’s still in his sickbed and hasn’t recovered."

’That’s a lie.’

’A 3S-level male’s physical fortitude was extraordinary; they could withstand a hail of bullets.’

’He’d only been hit by a few blasts from some laser cannons. After a session with the Healing Device yesterday, he was pretty much fine.’

But Su Xingye still respected Huo Zhanting for his decisiveness and determination back then—leaving the chance of survival to him and Yu Lan while staying behind to cover their retreat.

’So he didn’t mind helping him out now.’

’Lanlan is so wonderful; she deserves more and better males.’

It’s just that...

the Wolf Ear Major General couldn’t help but feel a little jealous. He hugged the beautiful female from behind, wrapping his arms tightly around her soft waist and pulling her into his embrace.

"After you see the Marshal, will I still be the most important male in your heart?"

"Lanlan, between me and the Marshal, who do you like more?"

"Who pleases you more?"

’Help... oh god, help!’

A cold sweat was about to break out on Yu Lan’s back.

’Who on earth taught Su Xingye to ask questions like that?’

’Is that even a real question?’

’AHHH!’

’H-h-h-how was she supposed to answer?’

The proud and stern Imperial Major General who was only ever gentle and patient with her.

The arrogant and ruthless Imperial Marshal, Huo Zhanting, who would calmly face death for her.

With two such sincere displays of affection laid before her, Yu Lan didn’t want to let either of them down.

She pressed her soft, rosy lips together, made a decision, then turned, stood on her tiptoes, and quickly pecked Su Xingye on his handsome cheek.

It was a fleeting touch,

like a feather brushing gently across his skin.

But Su Xingye knew it had really happened.

’Lanlan... just now... she kissed him voluntarily?’

THUMP THUMP THUMP!

His heart was pounding violently.

Where would an innocent, single male like him have ever experienced such a flirtation? At that moment, he completely forgot about being jealous.

’Lanlan kissed him.’

’Lanlan kissed *him*, on her own initiative.’

’Oh, heavens!’

’This is pure bliss.’

To say he was dazzled and mesmerized would be an understatement.

Feeling like he was about to float away, a blissful Su Xingye took Yu Lan’s small hand and led her to a door.

"The Marshal is in this room."

With that, he raised his hand and knocked.

A cold, sharp male voice called from inside:

"Enter."

Su Xingye opened the door. Yu Lan’s gaze drifted inside, and she immediately saw Huo Zhanting lying on the sickbed, his upper body bare, with bandages wrapped around his waist and abdomen. His face was slightly pale.

The man’s eyes were slightly downcast, which softened his usual arrogant and ruthless aura, lending him an air of vulnerability.

He looked like he was seriously injured.