RAAS Chapter 78: Galactic Federation (15)

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Shi Qing was taken away by Qin Mo and on the way to Lin Su's mansion, he still regretted it. It's a pity that he couldn't evaluate Ye Xin's performance at close range.

But on the Ye family residence side, Ye Xin was still stuck in front of his father’s door. He tried his best to cheer himself up and finally knocked on his father's bedroom door.

Mr. Ye is getting old. Although he goes to bed early, he doesn't sleep well and wakes up with even a little movement. Who would knock on the door in the middle of the night? After looking at the security cameras he saw that it was his fourth son.

The old man frowned, put on his robe, got out of bed, and let Ye Xin come in.

Then he began to find himself stunned.

Ye Xuan's entire life, not to mention he was an old man, but he was also a pure old man. Romance-wise, 

Even his own son.

Therefore, he didn't even know that Ye Xin had someone in his heart. Although finding a partner for him was purely his initiative, to a certain extent, it was also his responsibility and obligation as a father.

He didn't expect Ye Xin to refuse the engagement, just as he didn't expect his fourth son, who has always loved to keep face, to plop down and kneel on the ground!

Ye Xin's opening remarks were taught by Shi Qing.

The first sentence came on the spot, “Dad, this son is wrong, this son is not filial, this son is not proper.”

First, let go of your posture and keep talking badly of yourself. All the fault is on yourself and take the initiative to admit to mild concessions, making the old man soft at once! He’ll say, “Ai, ​​my precious son, what are you doing!” and let everything go.

Then Ye Xin made persistent efforts to recite the speech that he had memorized by heart.

Don't say anything yet. In the beginning, Shi Qing really told him what to say word by word. He listened to it at the time but felt that he just couldn't say such things. When he heard it then, he only felt that he couldn't do it, and even if he did, it would be rigid and emotionless, letting Ye Xuan immediately realize it was a performance. But what he didn't expect was that, at this moment, when he opened his mouth to speak, all the words seemed to have been locked in his heart for a long time and he couldn't stop once he opened his mouth. It was completely from his heart and all of his true emotions were revealed naturally, no falsification at all.

“Dad, I don't know what to do, I dare not tell others, let alone tell you. I spent five years trying to forget him, but I can't do it, I know it’s impossible for me and him. Yes, his age, identity, and relationship with you and the Ye family are all impossible things. I understand all these things, but I really can't control them. Dad, I just can’t, I can't forget him, I really don't know what to do…”

As Ye Xin spoke, his tears fell without warning. He had never been so embarrassed in his life, let alone so humble, but he didn't regret it at all. As Ye Qing said, this is his father who loves him. So what if he’s embarrassed, so what if he’s humble?

The old man was completely stunned. He simply overturned all kinds of logic in his heart. He was a little angry, but more than that, he was distressed for his child. Shi Qing knew that if Ye Xin wielded his stubborn temper and confronted the old man head-on, Ye Xuan would definitely be furious. Although the old man might be reluctant to beat his son, he would definitely scold him fiercely. Maybe he would even force him to get married.

But with Ye Xin looking like this he couldn't lose his temper. Ye Xin really had no choice, his child really was helpless, he even came to see him like this…

Ye Xin knelt on the ground. Although his tears flowed, he didn’t make any weeping noises and his voice wasn’t nasally. It was just a little weak as he said, “Dad, I know you are doing this for my own good, and you have found the most suitable partner for me. If there was no one in my heart, I would most definitely live the rest of my life normally. But it's too late, what should I do Dad? If I don't say anything to you, I'll just get married and eventually, Gu Yan will realize my feelings. I really don't know what to do! I haven't forgotten my feelings for Lin Su for five years! I don't know if I’ll be able to forget him in five years or in the five years after that. If I can't forget him, how will I face the Gu family, how will I face Gu Yan, how will I survive…”

If the above remarks made Ye Xuan soften and distressed, then these remarks directly hit Ye Xuan's heart and suddenly woke him up.

Ye Xuan is an Alpha, although he can't understand the helplessness of an Omega, and sometimes he can't think so thoroughly, but he’s an experienced elder after all. After becoming aware of Ye Xin’s “unintentional” comment, he could instantly see the future.

If Ye Xin really had such a deep obsession with Lin Su and if he insisted on having him marry into the Gu family, the consequences would really be unimaginable.

As an Alpha himself, how could he not understand this? Having someone else in your Omega's heart is a lifetime insult. Even with the Ye family's backing, the days of Ye Xin… are…

Hai! Ye Xuan sighed heavily, helped Ye Xin up, and finally said the first sentence of the night, “You… you child!”

Ye Xin wept silently.

Ye Xuan who was feeling distressed and helpless finally thought of Lin Su and couldn't help but throw his anger at him, exclaiming, “Lin Su, this bastard! I was really blind back then!”

Regarding this point, Shi Qing also instructed that if Ye Xuan scolds Lin Su, Ye Xin should listen without fighting back.

In fact, Ye Xin couldn't care about this at the moment, his mood was fluctuating greatly, and at the same time, he was very shocked.

He had doubts about what Ye Qing said before. Before he knocked on the door and came in, he also imagined a lot, but all the results pointed to one thing, that is, Ye Xuan would be furious. The old man would categorically refuse and even beat and scold him.

He believed that he was unable to communicate with his father.

But now that he had revealed his true feelings, Ye Xuan's reaction was completely beyond his imagination.

He didn't beat nor scold him. He could feel that Ye Xuan was very angry, but because he felt sorry for him, he endured it all. In the end, his father, who was as majestic as a mountain, just sighed helplessly.

no

Ye Xin has never cried for so long in his life. He always knew that Ye Xuan loved him, but he really never thought that his father loved him so much.

He was so unfilial.

***

While Shi Qing didn't get to watch as he wished, he wasn't too worried about the situation.

Although the old man and Ye Xin turned against each other in the last week, the bottom line is that they lack good communication with each other and are blindfolded by anger.

Also, the two of them are too unyielding and prideful.

Even if it’s a parent, child, sibling, or loved one, if they get along with each other without taking things into consideration, the two sides can only both end up losing in the end.

Only by taking a step back in the beginning, can you see the situation clearly.

To a certain extent, this is Shi Qing's outlook on life. This is a concept that allows him to live comfortably, comfortably by Qin Mo's side.

Shi Qing followed behind Qin Mo and the two entered Lin Su's mansion. Even though it was in the middle of the night, they saw General Lin still busy with military affairs.

After that, Shi Qing witnessed Qin Mo's excellent acting skills.

Stepping into the study, Qin Mo grabbed Lin Su's collar, his eyes were full of anger while yelling, “Lin Su! You beast!”

Not to mention that Lin Su was stunned, even Shi Qing who was with him was (⊙-⊙).

Before Lin Su had time to react, a heavy punch hit him on the forehead. What surprised him, even more, was that he couldn't escape.

But then, the fighting nerves in his body awakened, and Lin Su leaned back, parrying the next wave of attacks. Qin Mo's face didn't change, he pivoted to the side and punched him again.

The two of them exchanged one blow after another. It was difficult to distinguish their fast-moving figures.

Shi Qing widened his mouth after looking at it for a while and then closed it silently. Now that he is also an expert regarding combat, he can see that Qin Mo isn’t serious and is merely playing with this block of wood.

Of course, Lin Su didn't dare to use his full strength. He was guilty. Although he didn't really have a romantic relationship with Ye Xin, he liked Ye Xin, enough for him to have a seriously guilty conscience for the rest of his life.

But it's not a good idea to fight like this. Lin Su stopped his assault, opened his mouth, and said, “Ye Mo, you… What are you doing?”

“What are you doing?” Qin Mo's fists kept moving and his voice was cold, "You have the guts to do things but don't have the guts to admit them?!”

Lin Su was slightly stunned, but he didn't dodge the punch. His handsome face was heavily pummeled and the place that was hit had its skin instantly broken and blood oozed out.

But he didn't even have time to think about it, he only said loudly, “I, Lin Su, dare to do things proudly, I am definitely not a coward!”

This sentence made Qin Mo stop. He looked at Lin Su with a sneer at the corner of his mouth, his eyes full of anger, “You sure you’re not a coward? Alright! Then you’ll go to the Ye family residence right away to propose marriage tomorrow!”

“Propose… propose?” The expression on Lin Su's face was as if he’d gone to Sichuan to play. “What... What do you mean? I... how can I…”

“What? Scared again? Don’t you know that you’ve ruined Ye Xin?!”

Hearing Ye Xin's name, Lin Su's face changed slightly, “Ye Xin, what's wrong with Ye Xin?”

Qin Mo looked at him coldly, his behavior was definitely that of the most protective brother in the world. He looked so angry that not only his demeanor was rigid, but his voice and tone were also very stifling.

“Ye Xin is an adult, our old man is preparing to marry him off, but when it comes to marriage, all the prestigious families have avoided him, saying that he’s the sweetheart of General Lin. They’re saying that he has already been booked by you, leaving no one to dare to mention him!”

As soon as these words came out, Lin Su was completely dumbfounded.

“Impossible, impossible! Ye Xin and I aren’t together! Absolutely not, me and Ye Xin, we... we have nothing!”

Qin Mo sneered and said, “No? Then tell me, what have you done in these past two years? Who do you spend the holidays with every year? Who did you return to during the back-and-forth holidays? Since there’s nothing between you two, what are you doing by Ye Xin's side all day? Since you aren’t together, why don't you marry a wife?”

The repeated questioning made Lin Su's handsome face turn white.

These… he couldn't answer them all.

He likes Ye Xin and only has Ye Xin in his heart. He wished he could look at him all the time. He usually restrained himself, but as long as Ye Xin looked for him, he couldn't control himself from seeing him. He knew that he wasn't worthy of Ye Xin so he kept doing his duty and didn't dare to get too close to him. He thought that would be enough, but he didn't expect that it would come back to bite him.

Lin Su was disheartened. He knew that the turning point of an Omega's life is marriage. Even if he wasn't married, he was already as old as dirt, this Omega’s life would be ruined by marrying him...

Ye Xin... Ye Xin should have a better life, there will be a young handsome Alpha who will love him. They’ll have children, support each other, and live together in peace.

And he’ll always guard him in the dark, as long as he can see him, he’ll be satisfied.

But this future... it was all destroyed by him.

Lin Su stood in a daze, he was a brave and unstoppable general on the battlefield, but at this moment he was at a total loss.

Qin Mo looked at him, his voice had calmed down, but it was still as cold as ice.

“Don't make excuses for yourself, the so-called “for Ye Xin’s happiness” is just because you’re timid. You, a dignified General, are a coward! You’re afraid of Ye Xin's youth, uncertain temperament, and impulsive love. You’re afraid of getting older, afraid that you’ll lose his love as time goes by, afraid that Ye Xin will hate you, leave you, abandon you.”

“You're too afraid to take a step forward, you'd rather never move than lose a step after you’ve gone onward. You don't even dare to fight for him, you only think that by just fantasizing about the future, there’ll be someone better to love Ye Xin? Why don't you think about whether Ye Xin, who is in love with you, can be accepted by others? You keep saying it's all for Ye Xin, but in fact, you only ever selfishly think about yourself.”

“Am I right?” Qin Mo raised his eyebrows slightly, his eyes contemptuous, “You selfish, spineless coward!”

T/N: hello hello! I plan on updating every Wednesday and Saturday around 7-9 PM PST. Oh BTW, the “***” is a break in the text to mean a change in the scene.

His initiative: 自作主张, to think for oneself and act accordingly; to act on one's own initiative, idiom.

Unfilial: in Confucian, Chinese Buddhist, and Taoist ethics, filial piety (孝) is a virtue of respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors. In this context, YX thinks of himself as a child who hasn’t shown respect for his father.

Both end up losing in the end: 两败俱伤, both sides suffer/neither side wins, idiom.

Shi Qing was taken away by Qin Mo. On the way, he still felt a bit regretful—what a pity! He couldn’t personally assess Ye Xin’s performance up close. But considering how eager the host was to complete the mission, he didn’t want to waste time. So, the two of them headed straight for Lin Su’s residence.

Meanwhile, back at the Ye residence, Ye Xin was going all in. He kept psyching himself up before finally mustering the courage to knock on his father’s bedroom door.

Old Master Ye was getting on in years. Though he went to bed early, he was a light sleeper and would wake up at the slightest noise. Who would be knocking at his door in the middle of the night? He pressed the confirmation button and saw his fourth son standing outside.

The old master frowned, threw on his robe, got out of bed, and let Ye Xin in.

And then—he was completely stunned.

Ye Xuan had spent his entire life on the battlefield. While he wasn’t exactly a rough brute, he was undoubtedly a man’s man. When it came to love and romance, he had dedicated all his feelings to his late wife. For everyone else, he simply didn’t have the emotional bandwidth to care.

Even toward his own children, it was the same.

So, he had never considered the possibility that Ye Xin had feelings for someone. Although arranging a marriage for his son was a bit presumptuous, he saw it as part of his duty and responsibility as a father.

He never imagined that Ye Xin would reject this marriage. Just as he never imagined that his normally prideful fourth son would suddenly drop to his knees with a loud thud.

Ye Xin’s opening line was exactly as Shi Qing had coached him:

"Dad, I was wrong. I’ve been unfilial. It’s all my fault."

By immediately lowering himself and taking all the blame, he softened the old master’s heart in an instant. "Ai, my dear son, what on earth is going on?!'

Then, Ye Xin pressed forward, reciting the speech he had memorized.

At first, Shi Qing had taught him every single word verbatim. When Ye Xin first heard it, he thought, There’s no way I can say this. Even if I do, it’ll sound forced and emotionless. Father will see right through me.

But when the moment actually arrived, the words flowed out effortlessly. It was as if they had been buried deep in his heart for a long, long time. The moment he opened his mouth, they just wouldn’t stop. It was all completely genuine, every raw emotion spilling out naturally—no pretense, no lies.

"Dad, I don’t know what to do. I didn’t dare tell anyone, least of all you. I spent five whole years trying to forget him, but I just can’t. I know it’s impossible. His age, his status, his relationship with you, his connection to the Ye family—every single thing makes it impossible. I understand that. I know it all too well. But I still can’t control myself. Dad, I just can’t. I can’t forget him. I really don’t know what to do..."

As Ye Xin spoke, his tears fell freely, one drop after another. He had never been this vulnerable in his entire life. He had never been this humble.

But he didn’t regret it at all.

Just as Ye Qing had said—this was their father. So what if he looked pitiful? So what if he had to humble himself?

The old master was utterly dumbfounded, his emotions in complete turmoil. He felt like his heart had been thrown into a pot of mixed spices—bitter, sour, sweet, and everything in between. He was a little angry, but more than that, he felt heartache.

He knew his son well. If Ye Xin had come at him with that usual bullheaded stubbornness, face blank and determined, Ye Xuan would have exploded in rage. Though he wouldn’t have the heart to beat him, he would have scolded him fiercely. Maybe he’d even force him into marriage.

But seeing Ye Xin like this, he couldn’t bring himself to lose his temper. Ye Xin was truly at his wit’s end—his child had no other options, which was why he had come to him like this...

Ye Xin knelt on the ground, tears streaming down his face, yet he made no sound of crying. Even his voice was weak and subdued:

“Dad, I know you mean well. You found me the most suitable partner. If I had no one in my heart, I’d definitely have a good life in the future. But it’s too late. What do I do now? Dad, if I say nothing and just go through with the marriage, what if Gu Yan finds out what’s in my heart? I really wouldn’t know what to do! I’ve spent five years trying to forget him, and I don’t know if I’ll be able to forget him in the next five years, or even the five years after that. If I can’t forget him, how do I face the Gu family? How do I face Gu Yan? And when that time comes... how do I go on living?”

If his previous words had softened Ye Xuan’s heart, then this speech struck directly at its core, instantly waking him up.

Ye Xuan was an Alpha. Though he couldn’t fully understand an Omega’s struggles and sometimes failed to consider things thoroughly, he was still an experienced elder. And with Ye Xin’s seemingly unintentional revelation, he suddenly saw the bigger picture.

If Ye Xin truly had such deep feelings for Lin Su, yet he was forced to marry into the Gu family, the consequences would be disastrous.

As fellow Alphas, how could they not understand? Having one’s Omega harbor feelings for another was a lifelong humiliation. Even with the Ye family’s support, Ye Xin’s future... would still be...

Sigh! Ye Xuan let out a heavy sigh, helped Ye Xin up, and finally spoke his first words of the night:

“You... You foolish child!”

Ye Xin continued crying silently.

Ye Xuan was both heartbroken and helpless. Then, as he thought of Lin Su, he directed all his anger at him instead:

“That bastard Lin Su! I must have been blind back then!”

Shi Qing had warned Ye Xin about this—if Ye Xuan cursed Lin Su, he should just listen quietly.

But at this moment, Ye Xin wasn’t even paying attention to that. His emotions were in turmoil, and he was utterly shaken.

He had doubted Shi Qing’s words. Before knocking on the door, he had imagined countless scenarios, all leading to the same outcome: Ye Xuan would fly into a rage, refuse outright, or even punish him severely.

He had believed that communication with his father was impossible.

But now that he had spoken, Ye Xuan’s reaction was entirely beyond his expectations.

No scolding, no beatings—he could tell that Ye Xuan was furious, yet he held it all in because he cared for him. In the end, the father he had always seen as a towering mountain had only let out a helpless sigh.

Ye Xin had never cried for so long in his life. He had always known that Ye Xuan loved him, but he had never realized just how deeply.

And yet, he had been so unfilial.

Shi Qing, though unable to witness the scene, wasn’t particularly worried.

In the previous timeline, Ye Xin and the old man had nearly severed their father-son bond. But at the root of it all was a lack of communication and being blinded by anger.

Not to mention that both of them were too proud and stubborn.

Even between close family members, if both sides insisted on butting heads, it would only end in mutual destruction.

A step back from the beginning would change everything.

In a way, this was Shi Qing’s philosophy in life. It was also this belief that allowed him to live comfortably by Qin Mo’s side.

Shi Qing followed behind Qin Mo as they stepped into the Lin residence. It was late at night, yet General Lin was still buried in military affairs.

Then, Shi Qing witnessed Qin Mo’s Oscar-worthy acting skills.

Striding into the study, Qin Mo grabbed Lin Feng by the collar, his eyes burning with fury:

“Lin Su! You beast!”

Not only was Lin Su utterly stunned, but even Shi Qing was (⊙_⊙).

Before Lin Su could react, a heavy punch landed squarely on his forehead. What shocked him even more was that he couldn’t dodge it at all.

His battle instincts immediately kicked in. Lin Su leaned back to block the next attack, but Qin Mo remained unfazed. He turned and launched another precise punch, aimed directly at his skull.

The two exchanged blows, quickly becoming locked in an intense battle.

Shi Qing gaped for a moment before silently closing his mouth. By now, he was experienced enough to see that Qin Mo wasn’t actually going all out—he was just toying with this blockhead.

Of course, Lin Su didn’t dare use his full strength either. He was feeling guilty. Even though he and Ye Xin had never really been together, the fact that he liked Ye Xin was enough to make this overly principled man feel guilty for life.

But this fight couldn’t go on forever. Lin Su finally found an opening and managed to speak:

“Ye Mo, you... What are you doing?”

“What am I doing?” Qin Mo didn’t pause, his voice icy cold. “You had the guts to do it, but now you don’t have the guts to admit it?”

Lin Su was momentarily stunned and failed to dodge the attack. A cut appeared on his handsome face, seeping blood.

However, he had no time to care and shouted loudly, “I, Lin Su, take responsibility for my actions! I am not a coward!"

These words made Qin Mo stop his attack. He looked at Lin Feng with a mocking smile, his eyes full of anger. “Not a coward? Fine! Then tomorrow, you will go to the Ye family and propose marriage!”

“P-Propose marriage?” Lin Su’s expression changed so drastically that he could go to Sichuan and perform face-changing opera. “T-This… What do you mean? I… How can I…”

“What? Are you scared now? Do you even know what you’ve done to Ye Xin?”

Hearing Ye Xin’s name, Lin Su’s expression changed slightly. “Ye Xin… What happened to Ye Xin?”

Qin Mo looked at him coldly, embodying the ultimate protective older brother. He was seething with rage—not just in his expression but also in his voice and tone, hitting every dramatic beat perfectly.

“Ye Xin has come of age. Father is preparing to arrange a marriage for him. But as soon as the topic comes up, every noble family avoids it, saying that he is already the heart’s desire of you, General Lin. They all claim that you have long since reserved him for yourself, so no one dares to propose!”

Upon hearing this, Lin Su was completely dumbfounded.

“Impossible! That’s impossible! I didn’t! I absolutely didn’t! Ye Xin and I… We… we have nothing between us!”

Qin Mo let out a cold laugh. “Nothing? Then tell me, what have you been doing these past two years? Who have you spent every holiday with? Who have you visited every single time you had leave? If there’s truly nothing, then why are you always by Ye Xin’s side? If there’s nothing, then why haven’t you married yet?”

With each pressing question, Lin Su’s handsome face turned pale.

He couldn’t answer.

He liked Ye Xin. His heart belonged only to Ye Xin. He wanted to see him every moment of every day. He tried to restrain himself, but the moment Ye Xin sought him out, he couldn’t control himself—he had to go. He knew he wasn’t worthy of Ye Xin, so he always kept his distance, afraid to get too close. He thought that by doing so, everything would be fine. But he never imagined that he had still ended up ruining him.

Lin Su felt utterly despondent. He knew that for an Omega, marriage was the turning point of their life. If their reputation was tainted before they even married, then their future would be utterly ruined.

Ye Xin… Ye Xin deserved a better life. He should have a handsome young Alpha to love and cherish him. They would have children, support each other, and live a peaceful life together.

And he—Lin Su—would forever guard him from the shadows. As long as he could see Ye Xin happy, he would be satisfied.

But now… he had destroyed everything.

Lin Su stood there blankly. The once brave and unstoppable general on the battlefield now looked utterly lost.

Qin Mo gazed at him, his voice growing calmer but still ice-cold.

“Stop making excuses for yourself. You claim that you’re doing this for Ye Xin’s sake, but the truth is you’re just a coward. A high-ranking general of the Federation? You’re nothing but a weakling! You’re afraid that Ye Xin is still young, that his feelings might change, that his love is just a passing impulse. You’re afraid of your own age, afraid that as time passes, you’ll grow old and he’ll come to resent you—leave you, abandon you.”

“You’re so scared that you don’t dare take a single step forward. You’d rather never touch him at all than risk losing him after having him. You don’t even have the courage to fight for him! Instead, you sit there fantasizing that someone else might love Ye Xin more? Have you ever thought about whether Ye Xin, whose heart is set on you, could even accept another?”

“You keep saying it’s for Ye Xin’s happiness, but in reality, you’re just selfishly thinking only of yourself.”

“I’m right, aren’t I?” Qin Mo raised an eyebrow, his gaze filled with disdain. “You cowardly, selfish weakling!"

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