Captured By The Cold Detective (BL)-Chapter 712: Before The Law
When Mu Yuze stepped into the study, he heard He Juan speak to the phone, "No, I have no intentions of becoming a public figure. I won’t accept any interviews either. I’ve made it clear, Prime Minister Liang, I don’t care what the public says about me."
He Juan stood by the window while pinching his brows, looking troubled and helpless. It was apparent that the two of them had been arguing for quite some time.
Mu Yuze approached with quiet footsteps, but He Juan still noticed him regardless. His tense features visibly relaxed as he laid eyes on Mu Yuze, a sight that never failed to make the omega swoon.
Overcome with tender affection, he closed the distance between them and drilled into He Juan’s embrace, his arms encircled around the man’s torso. He affectionately rubbed his face on He Juan’s shoulder, purring as he released soothing pheromones to ease the Alpha’s stress.
The effect was immediate; He Juan held him closer with one arm as tension ebbed away from his body. He lowered his head and nuzzled his nose into Mu Yuze’s gland, and the proximity automatically enabled Mu Yuze to overhear the voice coming from the other side of the phone.
"I understand where you’re coming from, XIU. I’m not asking you to be an official public figure. You can even refuse the questions you’re not willing to answer in the interview. Have you checked the online news? After the shocking revelation of the secret experiments, voices of support for you are surging unstoppably. Right now, the public is your biggest and strongest shield. With them by your side, you will be able to turn the tide in your trial later."
The bliss and joy Mu Yuze had been basking in post-marking abruptly diminished by half. Prime Minister Liang’s words were akin to a splash of frigid water to his face, jolting him to the harsh reality after a sweet and ethereal dream. It felt as though a heavy stone had dropped into Mu Yuze’s heart.
That’s right... how could he have forgotten this?
He Juan was bound by cooperation with the police. In exchange for their assistance, he would turn himself in and allow himself to be apprehended.
Now that Ku Jin and Luo Xuan were no longer a threat, it was time for He Juan to honor his end of the bargain.
It was time for him to be dragged before the law.
No... Mu Yuze’s lips quivered as colors drained from his face. No, no, no, this couldn’t be happening. They’re freshly bonded! They must not be separated! Mu Yuze would truly die this time if He Juan were taken away from him again!
Seeing his strong reaction, He Juan swiftly told the prime minister, "Give me some time to think about it. I will contact you again, Prime Minister Liang."
"Hey, XIU—" 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺
He Juan ended the call and tossed the phone to the large mahogany table nearby before wrapping his arms around the trembling omega. "Sssh," he murmured in a reassuring tone, swinging them side to side as if he was coaxing a crying baby. "It’s okay. Don’t worry, Xiao Ze. Everything will be okay."
"How..." Mu Yuze raised his head. His eyes, albeit red, held no tears within them. He gripped onto the hem of He Juan’s sweater so tightly that his knuckles turned white, as if he was afraid that the person before him would vanish if he were to let go. "How can you make sure that it will be fine? You’re not omnipotent! What if... what if..." Mu Yuze gasped for breath, showing signs of a panic attack.
In the next second, He Juan swooped in and captured his lips in a kiss so deep, wet and passionate that Mu Yuze was left dazed and breathless, a delicate flush painting his cheeks. He Juan smiled and used his thumb to wipe away the glistening saliva on Mu Yuze’s bottom lip, his large hands cradling the omega’s exquisite face. He spoke his vow slowly and somberly, as if wishing to etch them into the omega’s mind,
"Listen carefully, Mu Yuze. I’m not leaving. From the moment we confirmed our feelings for each other to the time when I marked you, I’ve never thought of letting you go. I, He Juan, will never leave you again in this lifetime. Do you hear me?"
Mu Yuze took a deep breath as his rapid heartbeat slowly calmed down. Upon hearing He Juan’s words, he instinctively sought the Alpha’s eyes as though searching for any hint of lie within, but found none. "...Really?" he asked to confirm, his voice wavering. "Y–You are not just saying this to reassure me, are you?"
He Juan planted a tender kiss on his forehead, a trace of helplessness and heartache swirling in his silver eyes. "I know I have a bad track record, but can you not sense whether I’m lying through our bond?"
Mu Yuze searched within himself, and indeed, he sensed nothing but sincerity from He Juan. Feeling a bit guilty for doubting the man, he inquired softly, "Then what’s your plan? The trial will definitely be unfavorable for you, with how you’ve confessed to the officers’ murders seven years ago."
Mu Yuze tried to think of a way out for He Juan, but no matter from which angle he inspected it, just that statement alone was enough for He Juan to be imprisoned for at least two decades. All of a sudden, Prime Minister Liang’s words crossed his mind, and he suggested tentatively,
"She’s right, you know. Why don’t you become a public figure? I’m sure your face alone will be able to garner a lot of support."
He Juan had no idea whether he should feel flattered by Mu Yuze’s high opinion of his appearance, or be offended that the omega thought the only way to save himself was to sell his face. Feeling a mixture of amusement and exasperation, he mushed Mu Yuze’s cheek between his palms until the omega’s lips were puckered, only releasing his hold when Mu Yuze slapped his back again and again, pleading for forgiveness.
"I refuse to be in the spotlight," he asserted, leaving no room for negotiation. "The media is like muddy water, and I don’t want to get myself involved in it. If I’m not careful, I might even put you, Sirius, Chen Youzhi, Jia Molei, Ye Qiu and everyone else in danger. Moreover, all I ever want is to live an ordinary life with you," his lips quirked into a charming smile. "So why would I want to be a public figure?"
Mu Yuze felt his heart racing at He Juan’s heartfelt words, yet at the same time he couldn’t help but worry for the future. "Then..."
"Rest assured, Xiao Ze," He Juan told him gently, a sly glint in his silver eyes. "Even though I have no plans to sell my face, it doesn’t mean I won’t use the public opinion to my advantage. I’m not that much of a saint."
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A/N: everyone, we received another fanart from ying asdfghajak it’s drawn from ch703 and heavy nsfw!!! >///< i have no words to describe how much it ruins my poor little fragile heart. If you’d like to see it, you can go to the gallery in my discord server, as it will be blocked if I dropped the art here. Ying is really godsend QAQ
