Chapter 27: Song Jing's Birthday Banquet
After his shower, He Yu Shen remembered he had asked the maid to wash all his sleepwear that morning when he found none at hand.
He glanced at the wall-mounted towel and, wrapping it around his essential parts, stepped out of the bathroom.
The omega, who was just at the desk earlier, was now lying in bed, making a slight indent due to his petite frame.
He Yu Shen initially intended to find other sleepwear, but considering the intimacy they already shared, he decided against it.
Wearing only his boxers, he climbed into bed.
The youth on the bed breathed steadily, revealing a portion of his neck. As He Yu Shen reached over the omega to pull up the blanket, the omega's slightly curled eyelashes quivered.
He Yu Shen's hand paused mid-action, his eyebrows raised slightly. He then pulled the boy into his embrace.
The soft body in his arms stiffened a bit. He Yu Shen slid his hand under the boy's clothes, tracing the flat abdomen before moving upwards.
The omega's soft form trembled slightly, and with a smile, He Yu Shen closed his eyes, holding him close beneath the garments.
After a short while, in a half-conscious state, he felt a gentle touch on his hand which softly and slowly tried to move it away.
He snuggled closer to the warmth and tightened his grip once more.
In the darkness, the flush on the omega's face remained unseen.
The embrace around him was firm. Feeling slightly helpless, Nan Yi resignedly allowed He Yu Shen to hold him close. His eyelids grew heavier, and he soon found a comfortable position and drifted into sleep.
Once his heat had passed, Nan Yi resumed his daily routine of preparing breakfast for He Yu Shen.
For four or five consecutive days, without being prompted by Nan Yi, He Yu Shen would eat the breakfast laid out on the table before heading out.
Sometimes, when He Yu Shen woke up early, he would sit on the couch, browsing his phone, waiting for Nan Yi's breakfast.
Nan Yi felt like a personal chef.
And clearly, He Yu Shen wasn't the breakfast-averse individual the butler had described.
However, today, after finishing his breakfast, He Yu Shen didn't leave the house.
Nan Yi assumed he wanted to rest for the day, but it turned out it was because of Song Jing's much-anticipated birthday.
Nan Yi only found out in the afternoon when he went downstairs to get some juice.
The living room had been transformed, adorned with ribbons and colorful balloons, and most notably, a large cake on the table.
After grabbing his juice, Nan Yi didn't head straight back to his room. Instead, he paused on the second-floor balcony, observing Yan An directing a group of busy workers below.
It was surprising that such a renowned boss was organizing a birthday banquet for the son of his butler.
Nan Yi shook his head in amusement.
It's a pity; the one Song Jing has feelings for isn't Yan An.
The balcony was chilly; even though it was a sunny day, winter was around the corner.
Feeling the cold, Nan Yi, holding his juice, made his way toward his bedroom.
The study door was ajar. He instinctively glanced inside and saw someone at work.
From this angle, he could only see half of the working alpha's face - the seductively thin lips, slightly upturned eyelashes, occasionally furrowed brows, and the hands flipping through documents, with their distinct knuckles.
Nan Yi stared for a few moments and then, with a flash of inspiration, hurriedly retreated to his room.
He Yu Shen, hearing the rustling outside, looked up in time to catch a glimpse of a fluttering piece of clothing. A hint of a smile played at the corner of his lips as he returned to his work.
Once inspiration struck, Nan Yi would lose track of time, and with the lights on inside, it was impossible to tell day from night.
Noise from outside started to grow louder. Initially, it was faint, and Nan Yi, frowning slightly, continued with his work.
Gradually, the noise from outside became too loud, beginning to disrupt Nan Yi's concentration.
Irritated, he packed up his tools and looked out the window.
There were quite a few young men and women outside, likely around the same age as Song Jing and Nan Yi. Nan Yi guessed they were probably Song Jing's classmates.
Not wanting to go downstairs but feeling a bit hungry, Nan Yi texted the maid, asking her to bring up some food.
By the time the sky had grown dim, the person in the study had already been called down by Song Jing.
As the people in the living room saw Song Jing and He Yushen descending the stairs, envious gazes were cast their way.
Those unaware might assume that He Yushen is Song Jing's boyfriend.
As soon as he descended the stairs, several people pulled him aside.
"Song Jing, how did you manage to find such an impressive alpha?"
Reveling in the admiration of others, Song Jing bashfully responded, "Oh, it's not official yet."
Bystander one: "He's staying at your place; it's surely only a matter of time. Don't be so modest."
Bystander two: "Exactly! Song Jing, you're being too humble. If I had such a handsome and wealthy top-tier alpha, I'd wake up laughing from my dreams."
"Not at all," Song Jing replied with modesty.
Yet there was a hint of smugness in his eyes.
An omega in a pink dress standing nearby shifted her gaze to Yan An, who was seated on the sofa and exuded a humorous charm.
"The alpha next to your boyfriend is quite handsome. Do you think he might be interested in me?"
Song Jing cast a playful glance at Yan An.
Several omegas surrounded him, and no matter who approached, Yan An greeted them with a smile.
He was a gentleman with wit, not looking down on Song Jing's classmates who were mostly ordinary people.
Despite his equally striking appearance and a background comparable to He Yushen's, Yan An, as an ordinary alpha, seemed somewhat overshadowed next to the manga-like protagonist, He Yushen.
"I'm not sure. He's had feelings for me for many years. You could give it a try," Song Jing said with a touch of pride.
Upon hearing this, the expressions of those nearby dimmed considerably.
"Song Jing, you're so fortunate. Having two such impressive individuals fond of you. I wish I were as good-looking as you."
The omega in the pink dress murmured with a hint of insecurity.
Song Jing didn't particularly care for the omegas in front of him. With his vanity satisfied, he didn't feel like engaging in further conversation with them.
"I'll head over first."
With that said, he sidestepped the group and made his way towards the two alphas in the distance, in full view of everyone.
Envy was evident on the faces of the onlookers.
While there were no shortage of affluent young men present, alphas with both wealth and looks like He Yu Shen and Yan An were a rare sight.
An individual seated in a corner watched Song Jing, who flaunted his presence, with evident disdain. The expression of the omega beside him was icy, prompting others to give them a wide berth.
"Brother Shen, Brother Yan An."
Song Jing took a seat across from the two.
"Let's head outside; most are still out there."
"Sounds good," Yan An replied, setting down his drink and rising.
"You two go ahead; I'll stay here for a moment."
He Yu Shen's gaze briefly flickered towards a figure in the kitchen.
"In that case..."
"We'll head out first. Can't neglect the guests at your birthday party," Yan An interjected, draping an arm around Song Jing's shoulders.
A subtle frown crossed Song Jing's face.
As the pair left, a housemaid from the kitchen carried a bowl of noodles up to the second floor.