You must be good and become mine again, step by step

Yan Feizhuo got into the inflatable boat first. At six foot three, he made the boat look rather miniature, with nowhere even to put his long legs.

Sheng Nian looked it over, found an empty spot, and fitted himself into it.

Although Sheng Nian was five foot ten, he had a slender build as an Omega.

Even so, he could only nestle between Yan Feizhuo's long legs. From a distance, it really looked as though Yan Feizhuo was holding him.

Sheng Nian straightened his back. The unmistakable heat from Yan Feizhuo's chest behind him, along with his warm breath, made Sheng Nian a little uncomfortable.

Jiang Shu had actually been right about one thing. This distance really was a little dangerous.

Sheng Nian's efforts came to nothing when Yan Feizhuo wrapped an arm around his waist and pulled him against his chest.

Yan Feizhuo leaned close to his ear. "Lean against me. Otherwise, you won't have anything to brace against on the slide. It's dangerous-you could easily fly out."

The Alpha's voice was deep and resonant, sending tingles through Sheng Nian's ears.

Yan Feizhuo watched in satisfaction as Sheng Nian's ears turned pink.

[Aaaaaah, that bastard Jiang Shu got one thing right. This two-person boat really is intimate. It's practically a romance accelerator!]

[I love the size difference!!]

[Wow, wow, Sheng Nian looks so tiny in Mr. Yan's arms! How's he going to take it later~]

[You up there, I suspect you're making this dirty!]

[Omegas can take a lot, so don't you worry.]

[?? A luxury car just ran me over...]

[Look, their boat just shot off!]

The snowy mountain slide had steep slopes, sweeping bends, and a very long course.

The inflatable boat sped between the snowy mountains along the glass slide, like a free wind weaving through the mountain paths.

Sheng Nian completely forgot his earlier discomfort. Nestled in Yan Feizhuo's arms, he couldn't help shouting.

Thrilling rides had one advantage: they could make people temporarily forget all their worries and focus their senses on the present.

Sheng Nian felt as though his heart had taken flight along with the inflatable boat.

The body behind him was scorching hot. Yan Feizhuo's cool scent, like a winter morning's mist, rose and enveloped Sheng Nian completely.

For a moment, Sheng Nian couldn't tell whether his heart was pounding harder because of the steep, winding slide or because of Yan Feizhuo's embrace behind him.

What Sheng Nian didn't know was that Yan Feizhuo, the "perfect tool" in his eyes, had tensed his lower abdomen. His expression remained restrained, but his gaze roamed brazenly over the Omega's fair neck, the slender waist and abdomen outlined by his wet clothes, and the long legs resting obediently against his.

The Alpha even caught the scent the breeze carried from the Omega, a faint fragrance of jasmine petals wrapped in morning dew.

Yan Feizhuo's gaze grew dangerous. At that moment, he was like a ravenous wolf, nothing like the aloof, unapproachable, noble figure he had been when they first met.

The places where their bodies pressed together grew hotter, the warmth rising and evaporating along with their scents.

Yan Feizhuo suddenly regretted that he couldn't let go just then and give Sheng Nian a real embrace-a tight one, with his arms around his waist, imprisoning him in his arms.

He felt his possessiveness about to burst. He had held himself back from seeking out his young master all these years, yet from the moment they reunited, his heart no longer beat according to reason.

Sheng Nian, I can be your perfect tool, but you must be good and become mine again, step by step. Otherwise, even I can't guarantee what I'll do.

Even the longest slide had an end. Amid the howling wind, the inflatable boat rushed to the finish.

Sheng Nian was the first to climb out, wanting to escape the overly intimate atmosphere of the entire ride.

The next moment, Yan Feizhuo took a towel from his assistant, draped it over Sheng Nian's head, and dried his hair.

"Was that a little thrilling?"

As Yan Feizhuo dried Sheng Nian's hair, his hands inevitably brushed his cheeks and ears. The warmth of his palms was unmistakable, and Sheng Nian felt the places he touched begin to burn too.

Sheng Nian was distracted. "Ah, it is a little hot."

Yan Feizhuo looked slightly puzzled.

Sheng Nian said, "..."

Oh no, what am I saying?

He stammered an explanation. "I-I shouted too loudly just now. I got too excited, so I'm a little hot."

A flicker of amusement crossed Yan Feizhuo's face. He didn't tease him further and put the towel away. "You'll get cold in a bit. Go change first."

[Sheng Nian, do you even know what you're saying? Hahahaha, that answer had nothing to do with the question. Is your heart in a mess?]

[Aaaaaah, Sheng Nian's starting to fall for him too, right!]

Jiang Shu and He Gu, who had finished their task before them, also saw their interaction.

Jiang Shu frowned. "Sheng Nian, didn't I tell you to come down in a single-person boat?"

With his back to Jiang Shu, Sheng Nian made faces at Yan Feizhuo when he heard this, signaling for him to hurry up and find a way to get them through this part.

Yan Feizhuo's movements remained unhurried, but his gaze had already shot coldly toward Jiang Shu.

"This is a two-person task. As long as I want to do it, Sheng Nian has to cooperate."

Jiang Shu's brow furrowed even more. "Did you force him?"

Sheng Nian turned around at just the right moment. "No, I wanted to."

"Didn't I tell you I didn't like it?"

Sheng Nian's eyes reddened. "Then when I told you I didn't like you riding with He Gu either, did you listen?"

"Jiang Shu, do you still remember that we have a..."

Realizing what he was about to say, He Gu hurriedly interrupted. "Sheng Nian!"

Sheng Nian hadn't intended to reveal his engagement to Jiang Shu at this point anyway. He turned to He Gu with an innocent look. "What?"

"Jiang Shu's concerned about you. He's not blaming you."

As he spoke, He Gu tugged at the hem of Jiang Shu's clothes, signaling for him to say something gentle.

Jiang Shu pressed his lips together without speaking.

Since he refused to smooth things over, He Gu could only stand there awkwardly.

Sheng Nian gave Jiang Shu a look of feigned disappointment, shook his head, and beckoned to Yan Feizhuo with the hand behind his back.

Yan Feizhuo understood. "Are we done here? If so, move aside. I'm taking Sheng Nian to change."

With that, he pushed aside the person blocking his way and left with Sheng Nian.

[Um... is Jiang Shu really right in the head?]

[What did Sheng Nian just say he and Jiang Shu had? He Gu interrupted him, so I didn't catch it!]

[Am I the only one who thinks Jiang Shu and Sheng Nian's relationship is a little strange? It's not like what people say on the Star Network, but they aren't all that close either. Can someone dig into it? My instincts tell me there's gossip here!]

[Are you trying to say Jiang Shu treats Sheng Nian as a backup, tossing him a little sweetness now and then to keep him hooked?]

[Something like that! But not quite...]

[Read the room. Can't you see Sheng Nian's clothes are wet? You're still keeping him there talking and talking. Will you take responsibility if he catches a cold?]

After returning from changing, Sheng Nian went to the task desk to report to the staff and received three Heart-Pounding Badges.

With the activity over, Sheng Nian had wanted to try some of the Sea Demon Castle's other water attractions, but Yan Feizhuo stopped him.

A large, warm hand checked his forehead. His expression was serious. "You seem to have a slight fever."

Sheng Nian froze and touched his forehead with his own hand. "Do I?"

Belatedly, a wave of dizziness hit him. It seemed he did, a little. There had already been signs during lunch.

Yan Feizhuo immediately vetoed Sheng Nian's suggestion to keep playing, and the Production Team soon sent a Hovercar to take them back.