Chapter 165 Part 2

Extra: Ayer x Tang Part 8.2

Tang Tingzhi picked up the internal phone and gave a few instructions to the security personnel. They acted swiftly, and fifteen minutes later, they appeared outside his door and escorted them to the main hall of the base.

Ayer was fitted with a helmet, temporarily depriving him of vision, hearing, and a sense of direction. Ayer felt a slight excitement and nervousness.

At that moment, a cold and slender hand held his hand. Ayer knew whose hand it was and quickly grasped it tightly.

They got into the elevator, and after reaching the surface, they boarded another vehicle. They drove away from the base for half an hour before Ayer was let out of the car and had his helmet removed.

They were in a small forest with no visible buildings. Security personnel stood nearby, holding their guns vigilantly. Tang Tingzhi stood beside Ayer, looking at him helplessly.

Ayer took a deep breath of the fresh air on the ground. The cold, damp air rushed into his nostrils and filled his lungs. He instantly felt a sense of purification throughout his entire respiratory system.

Breathing on the surface felt so good.

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“Jwv obyv?”

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“Ebyv es usw xlyd?”

“Ayer, you won’t have a free identity anymore. Your every move will be under surveillance, and you must have a higher authority to prove that you are being monitored. Otherwise, you’ll be in constant danger. When you become a mature Dragon Blood Kin, many people will try to get their hands on you.”

“Are you saying that I can never decide where I want to go anymore?”

“Yes, unless you agree to be under the supervision of the Chinese government. This kind of oversight is also a form of protection in another sense. At least it can prevent people like House from forcibly controlling you. You’re no longer a free person, Ayer. This is the price of becoming a Dragon Blood Kin.”

Ayer fell silent.

In fact, he had already thought of this. The other Dragon Blood Kins in the base all required permission to leave. The only one who seemed to have the freedom to come and go was Shen Changze, who had a high military rank and a different status. The other Dragon Blood Kins, being military personnel themselves, were accustomed to following orders. Ayer was the only exception here. He wasn’t Chinese, nor did he belong to the Chinese military. After passing the tests, he could leave, but he would always be under surveillance. If he left Chinese territory, he could be coveted by institutions from other countries. He couldn’t act independently, and no Dragon Blood Kin could. He could never go back to his previous life, and he could no longer be the old Ayer Mauri.

Tang Tingzhi looked at Ayer’s serious expression and said, “Ayer, you can stay in China, it’s a vast place.” He wanted to say, and I’m here too, but he didn’t dare to say it out loud.

Ayer turned his head and looked at him with bright, unblinking eyes. “I don’t like staying in the same place all the time.”

“If you want to go somewhere else, I can accompany you.”

Ayer turned his whole body towards him and ran his fingers through Tang Tingzhi’s hair. “You’ll accompany me? Wherever I go?”

“I can arrange my own vacations, as long as I don’t leave here for too long… I can accompany you.”

Unable to resist, Ayer gave him a kiss, his eyes somewhat dim. “I never thought I would live this kind of life.” He was a mercenary, a warrior who traveled through battlefields around the world. Freedom was his greatest wealth, and though he hadn’t lost his life, he had lost his freedom. The cause of all this was the person before him, but strangely, he didn’t feel any regret. If he had to do it all over again, he would still save Tang Tingzhi. Even if the world were vast and expansive, his heart would be tied to one place and unable to move if Tang Tingzhi died.

Although Tang Tingzhi was clumsy in assessing others’ emotions, he could still sense Ayer’s disappointment and frustration. He could even understand why Ayer felt that way. Without thinking, he blurted out, “Ayer, let’s get married.”

Ayer blinked, chuckled, and asked, “Why?” Marriage was just a formality. What purpose did it serve for two men being together?

Tang Tingzhi licked his lips and stammered as he explained, “If you marry me, you… can have higher privileges…”

Ayer laughed and said, “Are you saying that by becoming your so-called ‘spouse,’ I can enjoy the same level of treatment as you?”

Tang Tingzhi nodded. “At least it would allow you to freely enter and exit the base. But, you’ll have to sign a confidentiality agreement.”

Ayer chuckled. “Sounds interesting.” He rolled over and pressed himself onto Tang Tingzhi. “Are you proposing to me?”

“Does… this count as a proposal?”

“Doesn’t it?”

“I… if you say it does, then it does.”

Ayer tenderly kissed his lips. “Say it again.”

“What should I say?”

“Say the phrase you used for proposing.”

Tang Tingzhi felt his cheeks starting to blush. He awkwardly said, “Ayer, l-let’s get married.?”

Ayer gently yet firmly replied, “Okay.”

Tang Tingzhi’s heart pounded fiercely. It’s happening again, his heart rate accelerated and his body heated up…

Ayer suddenly had an idea and grinned mischievously. “Since we’re now ‘spouses,’ you should help me with my sexual impulse control training.”

“What? I…”

“Hey, you proposed to me, and as the ‘spouse’ and the practical participant in this training, aren’t you the best person for the job?”

“But that involves… engaging in sexual activities.”

“Of course, isn’t that what a ‘spouse’ supposed to do?”

Tang Tingzhi’s face turned pale, “I need to think about this.”

“If you don’t agree, then I won’t do the training.”

“You can’t refuse the training for that reason.”

“I can. Unless you help me, I refuse.” Ayer revealed an evil smile, enjoying Tang Tingzhi’s anxious expression. He was just too adorable.

Tang Tingzhi’s clear eyes were filled with hesitation.

Ayer kissed him deeply. “Babe, I know you’ll agree.”