Chapter 62: Beautiful dream

Xie Wang was carefully pondering the details of the wedding when this request set his imagination running wild.

"You don't like the one now?" Xie Wang asked deliberately.

"It's… too hard," Lin Jianlu whispered. "I don't like it."

"Really?" Xie Wang laughed softly.

The wedding planner and the designers felt that the omega the Xie family was marrying was aloof, quiet, and taciturn, exuding a cold, unapproachable aura, as pristine as unmelted ice.

Only when Lin Jianlu lowered his head and spoke softly to Xie Wang, the corners of his lips would curve ever so slightly, with a hint of slyness.

"The TV feels a bit small. Can we replace it?" Lin Jianlu asked.

"Sure… Wait, do you even watch TV?" Xie Wang suddenly realized something was off.

Before his rebirth, he hadn't noticed Lin Jianlu spending much time glued to a screen, had he?

Then again, maybe he should've checked the temperature of the TV every time he came home.

Lin Jianlu blinked innocently.Work stolen from https://chipoholictranslations.blogspot.com/p/homepage.html

Xie Wang suddenly recalled: Lin Jianlu liked watching movies starring Fierce A. He should've seen all of the ones starring Xie Wang himself, but Xie Wang suspected Horny Deer hadn't held back on watching movies starring others either.

"Let's change it then," Xie Wang said. "It's all up to you."

But there were some matters he needed to discuss properly with Lin Jianlu.

"Look at these wedding favors," Xie Wang said, "for your friends."

Lin Jianlu usually seemed so aloof and silent that the only friend he planned to invite to his wedding was Wei Lan.

"I picked out watches and handbags," Xie Wang showed him the photos. "Add something you think they'd like."

Lin Jianlu added the latest model of pheromone suppressant collar and an entire box of condoms for Wei Lan.

"He should like it," Lin Jianlu said with a straight face.

Xie Wang: "…"

The details of the wedding were numerous and complicated, but Lin Jianlu reviewed them carefully, one by one. As time passed, there wasn't even a hint of impatience in the omega's eyes.

To make up for their flawed wedding before his rebirth, Xie Wang was just as meticulous.

By the time evening rolled around, Lin Jianlu rubbed his eyes; he’d been staring at the plans for so long that his vision was starting to blur.

Xie Wang's hands rested on his shoulders, massaging them gently. Lin Jianlu half-closed his eyes in comfort, putting the plan aside for the time being.

"Your phone," Xie Wang said, pointing to the coffee table.

"Lin Jianlu, that magazine that we talked to last time—the one that canceled on us saying they didn't have time for the photo shoot—they've recently launched a new theme and want to invite you. Are you interested?" his manager asked.

Lin Jianlu was surprised. Had they changed their minds after seeing his ad campaign and variety show preview?

"Which magazine?" Xie Wang asked.

Lin Jianlu gave an English name.

"Don't bother. The scale of that magazine isn't good enough for our YoYo's popularity, and their vision is too short-sighted." Xie Wang said. "I have a better fashion magazine offer. Their editor-in-chief and I are acquainted and they want us to shoot a couple cover."

"The whole network is vying to get you two on the cover together," Lin Jianlu's manager said, "Who is so influential that they would approach you directly?"

Xie Wang: "Don't worry. This magazine's quality and reach are more than worthy of our YoYo."

"A magazine shoot?" Lin Jianlu was curious.

He had collected several of Xie Wang's photo series, but he'd never officially done a photo shoot for a major fashion magazine, let alone a two-person cover.

But after checking the details, his manager was clearly impressed and immediately agreed to the invitation.

"He's free tomorrow and the day after tomorrow," the manager said, providing Lin Jianlus detailed schedule. "We can make an appointment for tomorrow if YoYo doesn't mind cutting half a day from his rest time. Is that okay?”

"I don't mind," Lin Jianlu said.

Just like that, the dual cover shoot was finalized.

"YoYo, we're working together again," Xie Wang said.

"What's the theme of the shoot?" Lin Jianlu asked.

Xie Wang had collaborated with this fashion magazine several times, and their definition of Fierce A was quite in line with his taste. He wondered if the theme for this couple cover shoot would give him a pleasant surprise.

Suddenly, a hand reached across in front of him and snatched the strawberry ice cream from his hand.

"How many have you eaten?" Xie Wang asked.

"This is only my third," Lin Jianlu replied.

Xie Wang: "Only?"

He knew Lin Jianlu loved frozen desserts. Even before his rebirth, Lin Jianlu would indulge in several at a time, occasionally eating so much that he'd cough and lose his voice, unable to sing. Then he'd sit quietly in front of the floor-to-ceiling window and stare out blankly, which made him feel both angry and amused.

Xie Wang quickly polished off the remaining strawberry ice cream in three bites: "Don't eat any more."

Lin Jianlu stared at him.

"If you eat too much and end up coughing or getting a sore throat, you won't sound good when you scream in bed," Xie Wang laughed at him.

The omega's face turned crimson, but the tactic worked.

Lin Jianlu gave up the ice cream.

Xie Wang grabbed his right hand, holding a silvery white ring and slipping it onto his finger.

"A wedding ring?" Lin Jianlu asked.

Fits perfectly.

He didn't think Xie Wang was so clear about his ring size.

"Yes, a wedding ring," Xie Wang confirmed. "Do you like it?"

Lin Jianlu nodded.Work stolen from https://chipoholictranslations.blogspot.com/p/homepage.html

For some reason, the one giving the ring seemed even more emotional than the one receiving it. Xie Wang held Lin Jianlu's hand in his own, gazing at it for a long moment.

"That's good. I'm glad you like it," Xie Wang said. "It's finally the right one."

Lin Jianlu fiddled with the ring on his finger, the corners of his lips curving up.

The next day, he and Xie Wang went to shoot the fashion magazine's two-person cover photo.

While Xie Wang chatted with the stylist, Lin Jianlu flipped through the magazine's cover shoot plan, and his eyes lit up.

He loved this photoshoot concept.

The theme of the shoot was called Invasion, symbolizing nightmares encroaching on beautiful dreams.

"You're representing dreams," the stylist explained to him. "Money, status, everything people desperately long for in their most beautiful fantasies."

His outfit was a strikingly designed long white shirt adorned with delicate, flowing white tassels. The stylist led him to a bathtub, half-filled with pearls.

"Lie down in it," the stylist instructed.

Lin Jianlu did as he was told.

Not long after, Xie Wang arrived, his look embodying the "nightmare" theme. As expected, the fashion magazine stayed true to its signature portrayal of Fierce A—Xie Wang was shirtless, the strong and perfect body of the alpha on full display. Atop his head were two horns, adding an ominous touch.

"My head feels so heavy," Xie Wang complained as he leaned over the bathtub. "YoYo, your makeup is stunning."

Yeah?

Lin Jianlu didn't care.

He was thinking about the large pearls in the bathtub. Their quality was exquisite, and he imagined all kinds of plays starring them.

The alpha seriously grumbling about his heavy head was so amusing that Lin Jianlu had a wicked impulse.

The cold and beautiful omega leaned close to Xie Wang's ear: "Da Wang, have you ever heard of… play?"

Xie Wang: "???"

The photographer was adjusting the shooting angle when, for some reason, the alpha half-kneeling by the bathtub suddenly turned beet red, his blush spreading from his face to his ears.

The look in Xie Wang's eyes when he looked at the pearls in the bathtub was suddenly not quite right.

As soon as he looked up, he caught Lin Jianlu's snicker.

This horny deer seemed to enjoy trying to "control" his emotions and never tired of it.

"Beautiful Dream" reclined in a pool full of pearls, the white gauze covering the entire scene. Against the stark white, Xie Wang's black ensemble stood out sharply.

The pearls were all genuine, their luminous sheen attractive. With the shoot yet to begin, Lin Jianlu idly fished out pearls from the bathtub to play. Some were strung together, and he ran his fingers along the strands, letting the smooth, round pearls slip through his fingers one by one.

"Da Wang," Lin Jianlu whispered again, "do you know…"

Xie Wang seized the moment, covering Lin Jianlu's mouth and pushing him further into the bathtub.

"Please shut up. I don't want to know."

As Lin Jianlu struggled, several snow-white pearls tumbled to the floor. The flash went off, and the photographer captured the moment.

"You two have such great chemistry," the photographer remarked. "This is going to make for some really atmospheric shots."

"Thank you," Xie Wang replied curtly. Then he turned to Lin Jianlu. "Don't go too far."

Lin Jianlu lay on his back in the sea of pearls, his gaze cold as it swept over Xie Wang's face. His voice was devoid of emotion as he responded: "Oh."

Xie Wang: "…"

Xie Wang was secretly delighted. Lin Jianlu was gradually becoming more uninhibited and willful in front of him—a change he thoroughly enjoyed. His YoYo now completely belonged to him.

Though, every so often, Lin Jianlu's remarks left him lust-addled.

The theme, "Nightmares Invading Beautiful Dreams," was actually absurd and cruel, yet the magazine's interpretation was masterful.

Lin Jianlu, embodying "beautiful dreams," was invaded by Xie Wang.

The alpha held a dagger, its blade pressed against Lin Jianlu's chest. In the staged scene, Lin Jianlu pleaded for mercy, offering pearls and diamonds in both hands to the "nightmare."

During breaks when the photography team was discussing shot details, Lin Jianlu never missed a chance to lean close to Xie Wang and whisper something naughty.

"That white gauze looks super, super good for tying someone up," the cold-faced omega murmured. "It's so light and soft."

"You've got quite the mouth," Xie Wang sneered. "If I tie you up, you'll cry louder than anyone."

"I wouldn't," Lin Jianlu retorted.

After the shoot, Xie Wang went to change clothes while Lin Jianlu waited outside the studio.

Nearby, other sections of the magazine were also being shot. A row of Fierce A male models wearing various fashions were waiting to be photographed.

When Xie Wang finished chatting with his editor-in-chief friend and walked out, he caught this scene:

Lin Jianlu, watching the others shoot.

[YoYo]: Went to shoot a double cover with Da Wang and saw a bunch of Fierce A.

[YoYo]: pushes up glasses.jpg

[Lan]: So lucky!

[YoYo]: But I feel like none of them measure up to Da Wang.

Just then, a hand grabbed him by the collar and yanked him out of his seat. Xie Wang blocked his view with his broad frame.

"Were they nice to look at?" Xie Wang asked.

Lin Jianlu considered for a moment before replying calmly, "Yes, quite nice."

"We're going home." Xie Wang grabbed his wrist and started walking out, pulling him along. "You have an alpha now, don't have a wandering eye."

"I wasn't looking," Lin Jianlu said.

"Like I don't know you?" Xie Wang smirked. "Little horny deer."

Lin Jianlu: "…"

The omega was unceremoniously pushed into the passenger seat, while Xie Wang slid into the driver's side.Work stolen from https://chipoholictranslations.blogspot.com/p/homepage.html

A hand was stretched out next to his. Lin Jianlu still wore the silvery-white wedding ring. He liked it very much and had kept it on ever since.

"You won't even let me look…" Lin Jianlu commanded again, "Then kiss me."

Xie Wang took a deep breath, hooked an arm around him, and leaned in for a deep kiss. His rough movements left the omega's neck reddened.

Lin Jianlu smiled with satisfaction.

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YoYo: Yay, the dog training was successful;
Da Wang: To make my wife happy, I'll be a good dog for a while.

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