Seeing His Husband-chasing Persona Through to the End

[Aaaaaah, what are they doing!!]

[Dammit, it's too dark in there to see!!]

[All I can see is President Ning pulling Yuyu into his arms from behind.]

[Help, help, this is way too exciting!]

Jiang Yumiao's mind went blank, leaving only one fact: Ning Chunchi knew what he had said during the livestream.

In other words, the second male lead had heard his "confession."

It wasn't that he didn't want Ning Chunchi to know how he felt. But he had imagined solemnly confessing to Ning Chunchi in a proper setting, surrounded by the fragrance of flowers and everyone's blessings.

Not like this...

"I, I..." Jiang Yumiao suddenly choked up, unable to get a complete sentence out. How was he supposed to explain this to the second male lead? He couldn't possibly tell him outright that it had been an excuse he had come up with to complete a mission.

Sensing Jiang Yumiao's distress, Ning Chunchi frowned. He didn't understand why the omega was upset. Shouldn't he be happy to know that Ning Chunchi understood his feelings?

Still, he moved the hand encircling the omega's neck to his shoulders instead, enveloping Jiang Yumiao in his arms and soothing him with his cedar-and-ocean pheromones.

Jiang Yumiao felt the overpowering pheromones suddenly soften, easing some of his sadness along with them.

He reassured himself that it was fine. He had harbored "ulterior motives" toward the second male lead all along; now he had simply laid all his cards on the table.

Jiang Yumiao felt that he would have to see his "devoted omega chasing his future husband" persona through to the end.

He was still in heat, his emotions fluctuating wildly and his state of mind more fragile than usual. He truly couldn't resist the comfort offered by the alpha who had marked him. Before long, his body went limp, and he slumped into Ning Chunchi's arms.

The sweet scent of grapes filled Ning Chunchi's embrace. The omega nestled obediently against him, gradually growing sleepy. Neither of them could take in a word of the movie anymore.

Jiang Yumiao slowly fell asleep.

The fingers resting around Jiang Yumiao's shoulders curled slightly. Ning Chunchi felt that holding him was almost no longer enough.

He wanted... to go further.

On the monitor, two blurry figures overlapped in the dim theater.

Watching the screen, Director Yang recalled Jiang Yumiao's appeal for votes during the livestream and couldn't help smiling teasingly.

"These two... Our show has actually become an obstacle to their intimacy now," Yang Qi said to Li Ming, who was watching the monitor beside him.

Producer Li agreed. "Exactly. They can't formally confess to each other before the show ends, much less get together. No matter how much they love each other, they have to hold back."

Director Yang clicked his tongue. "The more they hold back, the scarier it'll be when it all comes bursting out. Especially someone like Ning Chunchi, who's been suppressing it for years. Who knows what he'll be like then."

Li Ming covered a soft laugh, and all the staff present wore knowing expressions.

Ning Chunchi gently called Jiang Yumiao awake. He had actually fallen asleep in the second male lead's arms again!

"I'm sorry! I don't know how I fell asleep. Maybe it was just too relaxing in here." Jiang Yumiao felt a little guilty. He was the one who had invited the second male lead to watch a movie, yet he had left his guest hanging and fallen asleep himself.

Ning Chunchi, however, thoroughly enjoyed how completely unguarded his prey was around him. His voice took on a softly coaxing tone. "It's fine. You don't need to worry so much when you're with me. Sleep whenever you want."

Jiang Yumiao glanced at him, his face faintly flushed. Was it his imagination? Why did the second male lead's words sound so doting...

Ning Chunchi stood up. "It's almost five. Let's head over."

Hearing that, Jiang Yumiao hurriedly straightened his clothes and went out with Ning Chunchi.

At five that evening, everyone gathered to wait for Director Yang to announce the audience vote results.

Still holding his iPad, Director Yang looked at the final results and said, "There have been a few changes in our voting results since noon."

Yu He's eyes instantly lit up. He exchanged a glance with Jiang Yumiao, who gave him a gentle smile.

Yu He had behaved himself all afternoon, staying with the main group the entire time. He hadn't dared interact with the livestream audience either, for fear of ruining Jiang Yumiao's plan.

Director Yang said, "Our runner-up is still Jiang Yumiao. That hasn't changed."

Jiang Yumiao remained calm. This was the result he had expected.

Director Yang suddenly chuckled. "Thanks to a certain someone's efforts, first place now goes to..."

"Ning Chunchi, President Ning."

Lin Xu and the others looked at Ning Chunchi in surprise. Had the domineering CEO actually canvassed for votes that afternoon?

Qin Yuan also narrowed his eyes at Ning Chunchi. He had always felt that, given Ning Chunchi's personality, he wouldn't bother with something like this.

Ning Chunchi's expression remained unruffled as he calmly met everyone's gazes, even wearing a hint of a smile.

Jiang Yumiao couldn't bear to ruin the second male lead's image in everyone's minds, so he timidly raised his hand. "The certain someone Director Yang mentioned was me..."

Everyone's expressions instantly grew complicated.

Lin Xu looked at Jiang Yumiao with admiration. Brother Jiang was incredible at chasing his future husband. He had even put himself out there to ask the audience for votes. Lin Xu genuinely admired him.

Yu He decided to watch the livestream replay when he got back that night. He was also very curious about how Jiang Yumiao had managed to persuade that difficult audience.

Director Yang clapped his hands. "Then congratulations to Ning Chunchi and Jiang Yumiao on winning a one-night stay in a luxury king room in Hot Spring City!"

The others joined in, cheering and applauding.

Amid the excitement, Jiang Yumiao's gaze met Ning Chunchi's deep eyes.

They looked at each other in the crowd, then both abruptly looked away.

Jiang Yumiao felt as though he were back in secondary school, with everyone teasing a young couple in their class who were secretly dating.

The difference was that they weren't dating yet, and there was nothing secret about it. The whole world was now witnessing his pursuit of his future husband. At that thought, his heart began pounding again.

Once the results were announced, the guests headed back, leaving only Jiang Yumiao and Ning Chunchi behind.

Before leaving, Director Yang handed Jiang Yumiao the key card, patted his shoulder with a smile, and gave him an exaggerated wink.

Feeling the key card in his hand, Jiang Yumiao finally realized it was really happening. He was actually going to share a bed with the second male lead tonight!!!

The sudden surge of embarrassment nearly overwhelmed him.

Ning Chunchi walked over and gently took the key card from his hand. "What are you spacing out for? Let's go."

Jiang Yumiao followed close behind the second male lead, all but moving his arms and legs on the same side together.

Ning Chunchi's eyes held a smile. He absolutely loved seeing Jiang Yumiao so cautious and flustered around him. It gave him an indescribable thrill.

The production team certainly hadn't skimped on the king room. It truly was luxurious. Thai-style gold leaf adorned the walls in an interplay of red and green, and the bed looked at least two meters wide. Jiang Yumiao thought it could easily fit several of him.

Long bed curtains trailed onto the floor, allowing only a hazy glimpse of what lay within and lending the entire room an intimate air.

He was going to spend the night in that bed with the second male lead!

A few decidedly adult images flashed through Jiang Yumiao's mind despite himself.

He hurriedly shook his head. It had to be the heat affecting him!!!