Chapter 27: Wishing You Sweet Dreams

The white tiger responded enthusiastically to its mistress.

"I want to pet it too..." Ye Moxi tugged at Feng Yanqing’s sleeve.

In this world, the spiritual energy manifestations of sentinels were often fluffy, but one could usually only admire them from afar; they felt like cold, solid lumps to the touch. It was rare to find one, and this one already had an owner.

"You can pet it," Lady Feng Xi said.

Ye Moxi suppressed her true thoughts. Petting its head—was that really enough? She wanted to rub its belly, nuzzle against it... she even had the urge to lift its tail to see if it was a male or female tiger!

Why did she have such a bizarre thought? It was because of her past life’s experience! Were fluffy creatures only for petting? Of course not! Petting, nuzzling, playing together, and even sleeping together—weren't those exactly what fluffy creatures were for? However, she didn't dare suggest sleeping together in this life, and even nuzzling might be pushing it.

As for lifting the tail to check its privacy, that was purely a personal quirk. Ye Moxi justified it by saying: "One must have the determination to pursue the truth!"

The Vermilion Bird could be reborn through fire and didn't need a mate, which was essentially asexual reproduction. As for the Black Tortoise beast soul... she had studied it but never figured out its gender; instead, she had been nudged by it several times. However, Legion Commander Ye Tianjiao’s imposing presence ensured that while she had the desire, she lacked the courage!

...

Because the engagement was finalized for the following day, and the time was so short, they decided to hold a small ceremony tomorrow, followed later by a grand engagement party hosted by both the Feng and Ye families.

It was also determined that Legion Commander Ye Tianjiao would adopt Ye Ximo as his son, and Lady Feng Xi immediately decided that Ye Moxi would be adopted as their daughter as well. However, Ye Ximo would change his name to Ye Ximo, while Ye Moxi would keep hers—after all, she would soon be marrying Feng Yanqing, and constant name changes were a hassle.

"I’m becoming a member of the Ye family just like that? What kind of gift should I prepare for tomorrow so I don't appear rude?" Ye Ximo asked, feeling nervous.

"The Legion Commander and his wife are very kind elders! They don’t care about gifts, but you should choose something you feel is appropriate," she replied. She felt that even if there were no gifts, Lady Feng Xi wouldn't mind.

"What are you talking about?"

Feng Yanqing walked in and handed a glass of water to Ye Moxi. They had just returned to his apartment.

"Ximo is asking if he needs to prepare gifts for the Commander and his wife..."

"Tomorrow, you’ll be calling them 'Father' and 'Mother'!" Feng Yanqing sat down beside Ye Moxi.

Ye Moxi remained silent. What if she couldn't bring herself to say it?

"Don't put pressure on yourself! You can adapt slowly, or just call them 'Aunt' and 'Uncle' for now; Mother won't take it to heart. Do whatever you feel comfortable with—nothing is more important than you." As he spoke, Feng Yanqing leaned in and kissed her.

Ye Moxi closed her eyes and wrapped her arms around his shoulders. Before today, she had never thought about having a boyfriend, let alone finding one whose looks, physique, and personality all perfectly matched her heart’s desire so easily!

After a long while, Feng Yanqing finally pulled away. They had only known each other for a day; some things could wait, and there was no rush.

"Want to see your room?"

"Yes!" Honestly, Ye Moxi had been struggling with the concern that if Feng Yanqing only had one room, what would she do? Sleep on the sofa? Make him sleep on the sofa? Neither felt right. But they had only officially met today; the thought of sleeping in the same room felt overwhelming.

The room was nearly thirty square meters, with an en-suite bathroom featuring a tub, a toilet, and a small but exquisite sink. The bed was large enough for two, and there was a desk and a spacious wardrobe, though it was currently empty as no one had lived there.

Feng Yanqing had just received a package. He waved it at Ye Moxi. "I bought some toiletries and skincare products. See if you like them?"

"I brought my own..." She had packed these items when reporting to the Talent Academy.

"What about holidays? When I’m on leave and don’t want to stay at the legion base, we can come back here."

Ye Moxi wanted to say she could just bring her own things, but then she realized their backgrounds were different. If he wanted to be good to her, rejecting him would seem pretentious. Feng Yanqing had bought bedding, toiletries, and a set of expensive skincare products. Ye Moxi was young and didn't need complex treatments, but soon the small desk was filled with mirrors, combs, and various bottles and jars. He had even bought several sparkly hair ribbons and ties.

"This diamond dust is so bright!" Ye Moxi picked up a black velvet hair tie to examine it.

"The diamonds used here are small, so it’s not too flashy—perfect for a young girl." Feng Yanqing picked up a hair clip shaped like a brown panda, also embedded with tiny diamonds and small gems. It looked adorable.

So, they were all real diamonds and gems? Ye Moxi felt a sense of helplessness, wanting to see the bill but lacking the courage. Feng Yanqing had great taste, but the prices of such fine things were equally stunning.

Just then, the doorbell rang again; this time, it was clothes. Ye Moxi had steeled herself to buy two expensive dresses for the academy, but what she considered a sky-high price was merely "street stall" quality to someone of Feng Yanqing's status. He had bought dresses made of the sheer, flowing fabrics that girls loved—one cream-colored, one light purple—complete with matching shoes and bags.

There was also a set of amethyst jewelry. Time was too short for custom tailoring, so they had to settle for ready-to-wear.

"Mother will prepare the engagement rings. I also have some jewelry from my elders that she is keeping for me; I'll give it all to you tomorrow." He couldn't buy anything better on such short notice; after all, the jewelry designers in the Moyun star system required long lead times to craft their works. Anything available on the market was by unknown designers, with no guarantee of quality or craftsmanship.

Perhaps because of the new environment, or perhaps because there had been too many surprises today, Ye Moxi found herself suffering from insomnia.

After finishing his official duties, Feng Yanqing had intended to just check on her, but the moment he opened the door, he met Ye Moxi’s gaze.

"Can't sleep in a new place?"

Ye Moxi shook her head. Feng Yanqing walked over, sat on the edge of the bed, and held her hand. He didn't offer empty reassurances; instead, he spoke about the star beasts and Zerg they encountered during patrol missions. He described the dangerous battles in a calm, understated way, but because Ye Moxi lived in the fringe star systems, she knew all too well how savage those creatures were.

As she listened, a wave of drowsiness washed over her. The hand held by Feng Yanqing grew heavy; the girl had fallen asleep.

"Sweet dreams." Feng Yanqing kissed her forehead.