Free Web NovelChapter 188: Chapter 188: Get the Marriage Certificate First
Shi Lan was indeed a bit hungry. Although meals were served on the ship at regular times, it had been over three hours since she last ate.
She hadn’t expected Ye Ming to be so thoughtful as to have even prepared for this.
The food on the table was appetizing just to look at. Stored in insulated containers, it was still steaming hot when taken out, releasing waves of fragrant aroma.
Shi Lan praised him from the bottom of her heart. As her sparkling eyes gazed at him, the gloom that had just filled Ye Ming’s heart vanished without a trace.
Since it was their first time, Ye Ming wasn’t yet familiar with her preferences. He had gone to the most popular restaurant for females on the Capital Star and ordered one of every signature dish.
Jiang Xia and Mu Tangfeng stared, momentarily unsure of where to even begin.
"Pretty meals" for females were usually delicate and small in portion. The two of them worried that if they ate, there wouldn’t be much left for Shi Lan.
Ye Ming had clearly not considered them.
Fortunately, he had ordered a large quantity, so they ended up getting to eat a little as well.
After they finished their meal in the Hovercar, it wasn’t long before they arrived at their destination.
Ye Ming walked in front, leading Shi Lan and the others.
Soon, the group arrived at the residential security checkpoint for Interstellar Mansion.
At the entrance, two robot guards were on patrol, while a human guard monitored the surveillance feeds from inside a booth.
When Shi Lan and her group appeared, the guard’s eyes first fell on Shi Lan. He then glanced at the other three men around her before proceeding with the check-in process.
"Marriage certificate, property deed, or rental agreement. If you have any of these, Miss, please present them. A digital version is also acceptable."
He spoke to Shi Lan with a very polite attitude, explaining the basic documentation required to enter the residential complex.
Shi Lan looked at Ye Ming. He had prepared everything, so he naturally handed the property deed to the guard for inspection.
After reviewing it, the guard asked Shi Lan, "Miss, are you married? Are these men your Beast Husbands? If so, you can all enter together if you show your marriage certificate."
Shi Lan had none of those documents. She hadn’t expected the security at Interstellar Mansion to be so strict. Jiang Xia and Mu Tangfeng hadn’t known either, and the little scheme they’d been hatching in their minds instantly fell apart.
In the end, Ye Ming and the others couldn’t enter. Shi Lan, however, was escorted in by the dedicated robot bodyguard assigned to the property on the deed.
Watching Shi Lan’s retreating figure, Mu Tangfeng said with a dark expression, "Eldest Prince, you’re the owner of the property. Can’t you go in either?"
In truth, Ye Ming was also very surprised by this. Since he had never had a female he liked before, he had never come here.
He shook his head. After Shi Lan left, his expression once again became distant and cold. The three men stared at each other, with nothing left to say, and could only wait stiffly for Shi Lan to come back out.
The guard at the gate heard them address Ye Ming as "Eldest Prince" and snuck several glances at him.
’Is he really the Eldest Prince?’
Because of his spiritual power collapse, Ye Ming hadn’t appeared on any public platform for several years. Back then, everyone had lamented the unfortunate fate of figures like Vice Admiral He and the Eldest Prince.
Unexpectedly, things took a turn for the better, and their spiritual power collapse values dropped to low levels, allowing them to reappear.
It was truly a great miracle in the history of the Empire.
As the guard’s heart filled with admiration, he stared at Ye Ming for a few more moments. He still couldn’t see the image of the Eldest Prince in this face. After all, the Eldest Prince had almost always appeared with his face covered, and he was known for being a cold, imposing man who disliked females.
But just now, the way he looked at that female was clearly filled with deep affection and love. Even his face gave off an unexpectedly approachable and gentle feeling.
’There’s no resemblance at all...’
But after a moment, he couldn’t suppress his excitement and asked, "Are... are you the Eldest Prince?"
Ye Ming’s dark green eyes shifted in his direction, and he gave a slight, noncommittal nod.
The guard’s hands started to tremble with excitement. He took out a pen and paper and offered them over. "Eldest Prince, you and Admiral He are my idols. Could you give me your autograph?"
Everyone on the Star Network knew about Admiral He’s promotion, and everyone was genuinely convinced of his merit. However, he was always stationed on a Border Defense Star, so the guard had never had an opportunity to meet him.
As for Ye Ming’s election back then, many citizens had also voluntarily voted for him.
The guard was one of them; he had even rallied his entire family to vote.
Ye Ming pondered for a moment, then dipped his chin, which had a smooth, perfect line. He didn’t refuse and wrote his name with a fluid grace.
A moment later, holding the autograph, he asked again, "I’m the actual owner of this house. Can I really not go in?"
The guard shook his head, looking troubled. Ye Ming let out a silent sigh, his long lashes lowering as he returned the signed paper to him.
But anyone could see that his expression was downcast, filled with regret and sorrow.
It was also the guard’s first time realizing the Eldest Prince’s face was so handsome and gentle. When those green eyes, which seemed to hold the essence of spring, drooped dejectedly, even a proud, virile male like himself felt a mistaken sense of guilt, as if he were bullying the Eldest Prince.
Recalling how graciously the Eldest Prince had just signed his autograph, the guard scratched his head and remembered a rule that hadn’t been used in a long time.
He said, "Actually, Eldest Prince, it’s not impossible for you to go in..."
At his words, three pairs of eyes stared intently at him. All three of them were Beastmen with powerful spiritual power, while the guard was only A-level. Facing their combined gaze, he felt a sense of pressure.
His voice immediately became halting. "Actually, if you... if you all get the female’s consent, you can temporarily register as... an engaged couple. That way you can accompany her, but your entry time is limited to no more than five hours a day."
This kind of temporary registration also signified that the female acknowledged these males as future Beast Husbands. As prospective family members, they would naturally be permitted temporary entry.
"However, if possible, it would be best for you to register your spousal relationship with the female. Once you have a marriage certificate, there will naturally be no more entry restrictions."
Hearing this, both Jiang Xia and Mu Tangfeng fell into deep thought.
’Lanlan has kissed us so many times. Surely she’s willing to take responsibility for it, right?’
They had never asked her about this, and now that the guard had brought it up, the idea took root in their minds and wouldn’t stop growing.
Ye Ming watched the two pensive men, his hands hanging by his sides clenching unconsciously. He couldn’t help but shoot a cold glance at the guard before turning inwardly angry with himself. A storm raged in his heart, impossible to calm.
’Marrying Lanlan is indeed what I’ve always dreamed of, but as I am now, I don’t seem to have any strong bargaining chips.’
’Jiang Xia and Mu Tangfeng, on the other hand, have spent some time with Shi Lan. If they propose it... would Lanlan agree to them quickly?’
Ye Ming was suddenly struck by the absurd feeling that he had paved the way for others, and he couldn’t help but give a bitter laugh.
The three men, each lost in their own thoughts, waited at the gate for half an hour before Shi Lan reappeared.
She was clearly very satisfied, a happy smile on her face. She said to Ye Ming, "Thank you, Ye Ming. The house is wonderful. Can I live here for a while?"
She was quite picky about houses and had planned to take her time searching. As for the property prices in Interstellar Mansion, she had just asked—she couldn’t afford them at all right now.
The moment Shi Lan appeared, Ye Ming instantly cast aside all the distracting thoughts of disappointment and frustration in his heart. He said without hesitation, "Lanlan can stay as long as you want."
Shi Lan looked at him deeply. For the first time in front of his two love rivals, Ye Ming failed to hide the affection in his eyes. He stared intently at Shi Lan, his emerald-like eyes seeming to hold a hidden spring that could easily draw her in.
The Eldest Prince, who had always been calm and handled matters with ease, was now uncharacteristically anxious and restless.
He let his emotions run free, displaying them completely for Shi Lan to see.
Shi Lan’s eyes trembled. With understanding came a sense of relief and sweetness.
’Ye Ming hasn’t changed. He still likes me.’
