TL: Moonlit

The dinner gathering was scheduled at the end of the month, as that was when General Leng Shu would return from the border and resume his duties in the capital.

Originally, the plan was for both families to meet before the two officially got married, but now the order had reversed. However, no one paid much attention to these details; the most important thing was that the two young ones were happy.

Qin Yi and Lin Feng returned two days early. When they saw Leng Tang, Qin Yi even brought a beautifully crafted set of accessories as a gift.

Lin Su knew that Qin Yi and Lin Feng had come back, so he and William also returned to the Lin family to welcome them. The father and son hadn’t seen each other for a long time, and Qin Yi held Lin Su’s hand, talking endlessly.

“Xiao Su, your big brother told me that he owes his relationship with Tang Tang to you.”

Lin Su felt that Lin Te was really giving him too much credit. “It’s all thanks to their fate. I truly never expected this to happen. If they can be together, it’s mainly thanks to the efforts of Big Brother.”

Seeing Lin Su’s cute expression of “I really didn’t do much, can you stop saying that,” Qin Yi smiled and patted his head. “I brought you and William a set of accessories this time too.”

Looking at the box handed to him, Lin Su was pleasantly surprised. “What is it?”

“Open it and see.”

Lin Su opened his box first, revealing a beautifully crafted necklace with a cherry-shaped pendant made of ruby.

“Do you like it? When I saw it, I thought it was particularly cute.”

Lin Su nodded. “It’s beautiful. Female Father’s taste is really good.”

“I’ll help you put it on.” Qin Yi picked up the necklace and helped Lin Su put it on. With his fair complexion, the ruby pendant appeared even more dazzling.

Lin Su hugged Qin Yi with a smile. “Thank you, Female Father. I really love it.”

Qin Yi patted his shoulder with a smile. “Now, take a look at the other one.”

As instructed, Lin Su opened the second box, which was meant for William. As soon as he opened it, his eyes lit up. Inside was a set of adorable fox-shaped accessories, also made of ruby.

His father seemed to understand his preferences very well.

“How about it? Do you like it?”

Lin Su raised his eyes and looked at Qin Yi. “Female Father, this is too adorable. How did you know that I like this?”

“The one that William is wearing around his neck was your choice, right?” Otherwise, according to William’s personality, he wouldn’t have taken the initiative to wear such a thing. Besides, Qin Yi also liked buying such accessories for his partner, especially when Lin En showed his beast form to comfort him. As another female, and his little one at that, how could he not understand?

The father and son exchanged a glance, feeling a sense of camaraderie.

“Red color goes especially well with white, and William will definitely look great wearing it.”

There was also a long tail chain in the box, which would perfectly suit William’s large tail.

Seeing Lin Su’s excitement, Qin Yi was also pleased. “Then try it on when you go back tonight.”

“Hehe.” Lin Su carefully put away the items, fully prepared to dress up the big fox tonight.

After the father and son finished whispering, William clearly felt that his little female was overly excited, his eyes filled with a playful smile. “What did you talk about with Female Father? Why are you so happy?”

Lin Su shook his head. “It’s a secret, and I can’t tell you for now.”

A mischievous glint appeared in William’s eyes. “Oh, so mysterious?”

Lin Su nodded. “Exactly, it’s a mystery. If you want to know, you’ll have to beg me!”

William wrapped his arm around Lin Su’s waist. “Then I’ll beg you when we get back tonight, okay?”

Lin Su felt that the big fox he raised was becoming more and more clever, but he couldn’t back down either. “I’ll be waiting for you, brother!”

Calling him ‘brother’ was simply playing with fire, and he immediately saw the hostility in William’s eyes.

Fearlessly, Lin Su leaned in and pecked his lips. “I’ll be waiting for you!”

Dinner was prepared by the Lin family’s chef, and the whole family sat at the table, holding their wine glasses formally welcoming Leng Tang into their big family.

After having some wine and food, Lin En looked at Lin Feng and Lin Yue. “Your big brother’s matter has been resolved, and now it’s your turn. Hurry up and follow Xiao Su’s lead; otherwise, with just the two of you, I’m afraid you’ll be single forever.”

“No way, Male Father. In our empire, being single is absolutely impossible. We can still use forced matching.” Lin Yue’s words had just fallen when he received Lin En’s death stare. “If you want to be single, I’ll personally request His Majesty to grant you a special exemption!”

Lin Yue: “…There’s no need for that. Little brother, I’m entrusting my lifelong matter to you.”

After saying that, he raised his glass to Lin Su as a gesture.

Lin Su smiled wryly, “I’ll do my best.”

After the family reunion dinner, Lin Su deliberately went to find Qin Yi and asked him when he planned to go to the North Star. If it was not urgent, he wanted to perform a beast pattern restoration for him.

Lin Su was very excited about the potential changes that an SS-grade beast pattern restoration could bring.

“I can stay a bit longer this time. Most of the things have been planned, and your second brother can handle the rest himself.”

“That’s great! Female Father, I’ll come over tomorrow and restore your beast pattern. With my current abilities, it may require multiple restorations, so it won’t be a quick process.”

Seeing the anticipation in Lin Su’s eyes, Qin Yi nodded, “Alright, Female Father will follow your arrangements, but the condition is to prioritize your well-being.”

When Lin Su was in the recovery center on the North Star, Qin Yi had witnessed firsthand the fatigue and hardships he endured during high-level beast pattern restorations. He didn’t want to see him go through such exhaustion again.

“Female Father, to be honest, although the process may be tough, I also gain a lot from it. The higher the grade of the beast pattern, the faster I can upgrade, but SS-grade marks are rarer than S-grade ones, so reaching level 4 may take much longer.”

“The second batch of patients in the recovery center has doubled in number compared to the first batch. With their help, your upgrading speed should be faster, right?”

“Yes, they will be able to undergo restorations by the end of the month.”

“That’s wonderful!”

Lin Su was eager to upgrade faster because that way he could heal his big fox. Although he loved seeing William’s semi-beast state, he didn’t want him to be like that all the time. It would be best if he could show it only to him when they were alone together.

After finalizing the time with Qin Yi, Lin Su and William returned home.

Seeing them off, Lin Te and Leng Tang also left hand in hand. As they watched the pairs leaving one after another, Lin Feng and Lin Yue exchanged glances. “Why do I feel like we are so pitiful?”

Lin Feng raised an eyebrow, “Why? Are you thinking of getting out of being single?”

Lin Yue looked at Lin Feng, who seemed unmoved, “Don’t you want to?”

Lin Feng shook his head, “I don’t want to. I haven’t done enough experiments yet. Getting married too early will only delay my time and restrict my growth!”

Lin Yue sighed, “…So, my second brother is still single, and it’s all because of your dedication to your work.”

Lin Feng swatted away Lin Yue’s hand on his shoulder, “Cut it out. If you want to get out of being single, I suggest you visit Xiao Su’s academy. That’s where big brother met Leng Tang. Maybe you’ll find someone there too?”

Lin Yue didn’t seem to have much of a reaction to his suggestion, “Forget it. I’m pretty busy lately. I’ll just wait for love to find me. Who knows, maybe one day a beautiful female will smack me right in the face!”

Lin Feng’s mouth twitched slightly, “You’d better go back to dreaming. That might be faster.”

After saying that, he patted Lin Yue’s head. Despite seeing some progress in him recently, the moment he spoke, his true nature showed.

Qin Yi looked at Lin Feng and Lin Yue, who came back together, “So Lin Su and your big brother have gone back?”

“Yes, they’ve gone back. Female Father, don’t you think my big brother and Leng Tang are moving too fast?”

Lin Yue sat on the sofa, looking as if he wanted to discuss some life philosophy with Qin Yi. Qin Yi glanced at him indifferently, “If you could be as fast as your big brother, I wouldn’t ask for anything else from you. If there’s nothing to do, go upstairs and take a nap.”

Lin Yue asked, “Do you think I’m not capable enough? You just wait and see, I’ll find someone for myself, and then you’ll see my prowess!”

After speaking, he huffed and walked away.

Qin Yi shook his head, wondering how he ended up with four sons, and three of them seemed quite clever. Why did the third one have to be so foolish?

Lin Feng chuckled and shook his head, “What am I going to do with my silly little brother?”

Qin Yi glanced at him, “You’re not much better than him. Once you’ve handled your current work, take a break and think about some important life matters.”

“But Female Father, I’m still young.”

“How many postponement chances do you have left?”

“Uh… two.”

Qin Yi snorted, “Start preparing from now, and send this document to the capital’s archive tomorrow.”

It was evident that Qin Yi didn’t have much confidence in Lin Feng’s ability and was worried that if he couldn’t find a partner after two attempts, he might end up being forced into a match.

Lin Feng rubbed his nose. Although he didn’t believe his abilities were lacking and that he wouldn’t find a partner eventually, he didn’t speak as dramatically as Lin Yue. He took the document handed to him by Qin Yi and said, “Alright, then I’ll go upstairs and rest. Female Father, you should get some rest too.”

“Okay.”

After Lin Feng left, Qin Yi also got up and returned to the bedroom.

Lin En, who had just taken a shower and still had some moisture on his body, saw him coming back, “Have you talked to the kids?”

Qin Yi took off his coat and put it aside, “Lin Feng is alright, but Lin Yue’s temperament is similar to someone else’s.”

Hearing this, Lin En smiled and said, “Isn’t that fine? It means he doesn’t have many worries.”

Qin Yi replied, “That’s because he doesn’t have many worries.”

Lin En went over and embraced his partner, “You haven’t been back for so long, don’t you have anything to tell me?”

Qin Yi pushed him away, “I haven’t even taken a shower yet. What’s the rush?”

“Then let me give you a back rub!”

Qin Yi turned to look at him and didn’t refuse, allowing Lin En to enter the room.

On the other hand, William had been observing Lin Su, who was holding a box lovingly. He curiously asked, “What’s that?”

When they arrived, he didn’t see Lin Su carrying anything.

“It’s a gift from female father, it’s a secret.” Lin Su’s eyes sparkled, looking very excited. William raised an eyebrow lightly, “A gift from female father?”

Thinking about how Lin Su came out smiling after whispering something to Qin Yi, William quickly connected the dots.

His little female was indeed clever. He hadn’t even said anything, and he could already guess so much. “I said it’s a secret, but I’ll tell you when we get home, brother William. Do you want to wash your tail tonight?”

Facing such playful teasing from his little female, William didn’t need to hesitate, and he didn’t need to hesitate either.

He presented his large tail that was scattered to the side in front of Lin Su and gently shook it. “Okay.”

Lin Su reached out and grabbed the very tactile tip of William’s tail, smiling as he snuggled up to William’s embrace.

Back at home, Lin Su urged William to change clothes while he hid the things in his arms. He didn’t want William to see them just yet; he was determined to keep the secret until the end.

After William changed clothes, he went to wait for Lin Su in the hot spring pool.

When Lin Su came over with a small basket, William waved at him playfully, “What did you prepare? Another secret?”

Lin Su blinked and leaned closer, whispering softly, “Brother, don’t ask, you’ll find out soon.”

Lin Su enjoyed using the “brother” nickname, especially because every time he called William “brother,” the canine ears on William’s head would tremble slightly, clearly showing how much he liked the term.

They sat down in the warm water, and Lin Su poured some fruit wine for them, handing a cup to William. The fragrant fruit wine became even more aromatic as it mingled with the steam from the hot spring.

Little Green emerged from Lin Su’s spiritual domain, looking curiously at the steamy water surface. It then happily jumped into the water with a splash.

Lin Su was startled and was about to reach out to scoop up Little Green when the little creature swayed and floated back up, looking blissful. The green leaves on its head spread out and naturally formed a floating ring, which turned out to be quite practical.

Seeing that Little Green was fine, Lin Su left it be. The little creature used its small hands to paddle and floated around in the hot spring water with an ecstatic look on its face. The green leaves on its head, soaked in water, emitted a beautiful emerald green color, resembling precious gemstones.

Like exquisite jewels.

Lin Su drank some wine, as he had already had quite a bit during dinner at Lin’s house. Now, with a bit more wine, he felt slightly tipsy.

His fair cheeks took on a rosy hue, making him look especially beautiful.

Putting down his cup, Lin Su smiled at William, “Turn around, and I’ll wash your tail for you.”

William followed his instructions and turned around, presenting his large tail that was still substantial despite being wet by the water.

It wasn’t the first time Lin Su washed William’s tail, but every time, he couldn’t get enough of it.

He pushed aside the soft foam, and more and more white, fluffy bubbles were rubbed out, resembling a bouquet of blossoming flowers.

Little Green, playing in the water nearby, was amazed by the white bubbles. It suddenly jumped out of the water and plunged into the foam, disappearing with a soft sound.

After a while, Little Green emerged from the foam, wearing a head full of white bubbles and happily playing around in the foam.

Lin Su washed William’s large tail until it became white and soft. Then he rinsed off the foam with clean water, and Little Green slid along the big tail all the way to the tip before splashing into the water.

The tail had become a slide for Little Green to play on.

After drying the tail with a towel, Lin Su couldn’t wait to use a hair dryer to blow it dry.

Little Green grabbed the tail’s tip and floated along with the breeze from the hairdryer.

As the tail became fluffy, Lin Su said mysteriously to William, “You can’t turn around and peek.”

William curled his lips and teased, “Are you going to reveal the secret now?”

Lin Su hugged his neck and kissed him, saying, “No peeking, be a good boy.”

William shook his canine ears, “Okay.”

Lin Su took out the red ruby tail chain, shaped like fox claws, from the box and carefully placed it on William’s large tail.

The dazzling red color contrasted beautifully with the white fur, making it especially eye-catching.

Little Green watched Lin Su’s actions curiously, picked up a gemstone, and rubbed it against its small face.

The gold chain matched with the red gemstone adorned the originally fluffy fox tail, making it look luxurious and splendid.

Under the light, it sparkled and shone brightly.

Lin Su liked it more and more as he looked at it. He gently patted William’s shoulder and said, “Okay, you can look now.”

William looked at the mirror doubtfully. He saw his reflection, and the only difference was the tail chain behind him.

The originally simple white tail now had the red ruby tail chain, and as it gently swayed, the red gemstone trembled slightly, becoming even more dazzling.

Lin Su embraced William, asking, “Do you like it?”

William didn’t expect the gift that Lin Su had hidden all night to be this. But thinking about how his little fox mentioned that his future partner couldn’t be without gold jewelry, he realized that Lin Su seemed to enjoy dressing him up. “It’s beautiful.”

Lin Su’s eyes and eyebrows curved with delight, “I think it’s beautiful too. It’s a gift from your ‘female father.’ Wear it tonight and keep it for special occasions.”

William didn’t mind having these accessories on him, and he asked, “Why?”

Lin Su adjusted his clothes and said, “I don’t want others to see them.”

He thought his big fox looked so beautiful, and he wanted to keep it hidden for his own enjoyment, not letting others covet it.

William was greatly pleased by his little female’s words, and he pulled him into an embrace, kissing his eyes affectionately.

Little Green climbed onto William’s head, affectionately rubbing against his large ears. It missed not being able to touch his ears all night.

In the morning, Lin Feng came out of the house to find soy milk and fried dough sticks on the table. He happily sat down to eat breakfast before heading out. The feeling of waking up to such delicious food was fantastic, and his mood was great for the whole day.

Qin Yi came downstairs and saw him putting on his shoes. “Are you heading out?”

“Yes, is there anything else, female father?”

“No, after you finish these tasks, you can take a break. You rarely come back, so relax and enjoy your time.”

“Okay, female father.”

After talking to Qin Yi, Lin Feng opened the door and left.

Indeed, it had been a long time since he had taken a proper rest. After delivering the items, he wondered if he should go somewhere for a stroll.

He hadn’t been to the Contract Beast Hall since it was built. Maybe he could visit it while he had the time. According to his work permit, he could enter for free.

Thinking about it, Lin Feng decided to deliver the items first and then head to the Contract Beast Hall.

However, as he exited the archive hall, the sunny weather suddenly turned gloomy, and heavy rain poured down.

Lin Feng stood at the entrance of the archive hall for a while, but the rain showed no signs of stopping. He reluctantly decided to run to the parking lot. After getting into the car, he sighed. He might as well go home and take a nap in this weather.

He gave up the idea of going to the Contract Beast Hall and planned to head back home. However, just as he was about to drive away from the archive hall parking lot, a person suddenly ran out from a nearby alley and bumped into his car with a loud thud, startling him.

As he was processing the situation, he noticed several tall males loitering in the alley not far away.

Lin Feng opened the car door and saw a female crouched on the ground. Due to the rain, he couldn’t see his face clearly.

He crouched down and asked, “Are you alright? Let me take you to the hospital.”

Yan Qi felt like he had run into bad luck all day. He had a rare day off and wanted to go out for a stroll. Little did he know he would get robbed and then get hit by a car while trying to escape.

He opened his eyes and looked at the person who hit him, but the heavy rain blurred his vision, allowing him to see only a silhouette, which seemed somewhat familiar.

However, after running away and being hit by the car, Yan Qi was already exhausted and soon lost consciousness.

Lin Feng carried him into the car and only then recognized his identity.

He remembered the incident when Yan Qi mocked Xie Bai and was taught a lesson by Lin Su. He also knew that the little female was later sent to the Ai Su Ranch for rehabilitation and then learned cooking from Xie Bai, completely changing from what he used to be.

If one were to describe the mischievous little female, one would say that he lacked a strict teacher to guide him.

Lin Feng drove straight to the nearest hospital. After a check-up, it turned out that Yan Qi’s condition was not serious. Fortunately, Lin Feng hadn’t accelerated when Yan Qi rushed out, colliding with the car.

He sent Yan Qi to a hospital room and didn’t leave immediately. Instead, he sat by his side, waiting for Yan Qi to wake up.

When the little female was asleep, he looked quite well-behaved.

Yan Qi opened his eyes, still a bit dazed. When he saw Lin Feng sitting next to him, his dark and shiny pupils widened slightly, “Lin Feng, why are you here?”

Lin Feng extended his hand and helped him sit up, “I caused the accident. Of course, I’m here. The doctor said you’ve been overworking lately and need more rest. As for the injuries, they’re just minor scrapes, nothing serious. By the way, who were those people chasing you in the alley?”

“I don’t know them. They were robbers. Lin Feng, could you please call the police?”

If it wasn’t for Lin Feng’s quick reaction, the consequences of Yan Qi encountering such a situation on this rainy day would have been unimaginable.

Hearing Yan Qi’s words, Lin Feng’s expression changed. It was evident that if he hadn’t encountered Yan Qi, on this rainy day, Yan Qi would have faced unknown consequences.

“Don’t worry about this. I’ll take care of it. You just rest.”

Yan Qi pulled up the blanket, “Thank you.”

Lin Feng gently patted Yan Qi’s shoulder, “Do you want to send a message to your family and let them know?”

“No, I don’t want them to worry. You said it’s just a minor injury, so if I rest for a while, I can be discharged, right?”

Lin Feng nodded softly, “Alright, it’s up to you. I’ll take care of this matter for you, don’t worry.”

“Okay.”

Lin Feng went outside to call Lin Te. The incident with the robbers in the capital city couldn’t be ignored, and Lin Te happened to be in charge of such matters. Entrusting it to him would surely solve the issue.

When he finished the call with Lin Te and returned, Yan Qi had already tidied up and was standing by the bed, smiling, “Lin Feng, I caused you trouble today.”

“Don’t say that. If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t have ended up here.”

“But if it weren’t for you, the consequences might have been worse. Anyway, thank you. I’ll treat you to a meal another day.”

“No need, just go back and rest. I’ll drive you.”

Seeing Lin Feng decline his invitation, Yan Qi felt a bit disappointed, but he still smiled, “It’s okay, I’ve already called a car. You don’t need to worry about me, Lin Feng.”

“Did you really call a car?”

“Yes, I did!”

“Alright then, be careful on your way back, and if anything happens, just reach out to me.”

“Okay.”

Watching Lin Feng leave, Yan Qi’s eyes revealed a touch of loneliness as he lowered his head and left the hospital.

The rain had stopped, but the sky remained gloomy, just like his mood.

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