Chapter 50: Ch 50: Princess Carries and Eternal Vows

Despite the lingering worry about unseen forces working against her, Su Wanyan powered forward with fierce determination.

Her enhanced strength, agility, and the fluid instincts granted by Flowing Steel allowed her to close the gap on Gu Chengze with efficient, powerful movements. Each pull and step felt precise, her body responding effortlessly to the demands of the tall rock wall.

Gu Chengze glanced sideways as she drew level with him, his face twisting with raw fury. How dare this insolent alpha! The thought only fueled his aggression, his muscles straining harder as he tried to pull ahead.

Su Wanyan, however, climbed with heightened caution now, every movement deliberate to avoid another mysterious slip. Thanks to the Perfect Foundation Potion and her skills, she gradually surpassed him, her form steady and controlled.

She reached the top first, ringing the bell with a clear, resounding clang that echoed across the course. Using the safety of her harness, she descended carefully—releasing and latching in controlled drops until her feet touched solid ground.

A staff member quickly helped remove the harness. Su Wanyan spared a brief glance at Gu Chengze, still struggling higher up, and felt a flicker of pity. But remembering his role as the male lead—and the formidable plot armor seemingly backing him—she shrugged it off and broke into a run toward the next segment.

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The parkour course stretched ahead, platforms and obstacles designed for dynamic movement. Su Wanyan’s eyes immediately found Mo Xingxue waiting among the omegas.

The sight of her best friend—elegant in her rust-colored dress, the autumn light catching the gold leaf earrings—brought an instinctive smile to Su Wanyan’s lips.

Mo Xingxue smiled back, warm and encouraging. The simple exchange sent a fresh surge of energy through Su Wanyan. She picked up speed, but as she neared, she deliberately slowed her approach to avoid any risk of collision.

Sweaty and breathing a little harder, Su Wanyan stopped before her. Mo Xingxue’s expression shifted to one of gentle concern. "You good?"

Su Wanyan nodded brightly, her smile unwavering. "Yeah." Without hesitation, she scooped Mo Xingxue up into a secure princess carry, one arm beneath her knees and the other supporting her back.

Mo Xingxue let out a startled gasp as her feet left the ground, her view shifting upward. Instinctively, she wrapped her arms around Su Wanyan’s neck for balance.

Su Wanyan adjusted her hold with careful attention, redistributing Mo Xingxue’s weight to ensure maximum comfort before tightening her grip.

"Is it comfortable?" Su Wanyan asked, her eyes filled with both worry and burning competitiveness.

Mo Xingxue nodded, heart fluttering at the closeness. A heartbeat later, Su Wanyan bolted forward again, jumping onto the first platform with steady, powerful strides.

Mo Xingxue couldn’t help but glance down at the course below, anxiety creeping in despite the padded safety features. At least if we fall, it’ll be cushioned, she told herself. Still, doubts swirled. Maybe I’m too heavy.... I did gain weight during pregnancy. Her body trembled slightly with the anxious thoughts.

Su Wanyan noticed immediately. She must be scared. She deftly adjusted her hold again, slowing her pace just enough to offer reassurance before leaping to the next platform. She landed safely and whispered softly, "Don’t worry. I’ll get you to the other side safely."

Mo Xingxue nodded, then murmured, "Sorry."

Su Wanyan blinked in confusion. "What are you saying sorry for? It’s not like you did anything wrong."

Mo Xingxue smiled wryly. "I’m too heavy, aren’t I?" she asked with a self-deprecating laugh.

Su Wanyan frowned immediately. "Nonsense. In fact, you’re way too light!" She adjusted her grip once more. "Don’t worry. Starting from this day, I’ll always take care of your meals."

The words carried far more weight than Su Wanyan intended. Mo Xingxue’s heart fluttered wildly.

"Hm, how long will you keep an eye on it? Till Mo Yan is grown up?" Mo Xingxue joked lightly.

Su Wanyan shook her head decisively. "Nah, too short. I’m going to take care of you and Mo Yan’s meals forever." She meant it as simple, devoted friendship—but to everyone listening, including the live audience, it sounded like something far deeper.

The barrage exploded:

[Wait, wait, WAIT! HOLD UP, WHAT??]

[YO, YO, YO! I TOLD Y’ALL MY SHIP IS REAL!]

[Forever? That’s some real commitment there, dear FRIEND of Mo Xingxue.]

[And Su Wanyan still insists that they’re just "BEST FRIENDS"? Unbelievable.]

[That’s basically Su Wanyan proposing to Mo Xingxue, lol.]

[Fr, and the fact that she didn’t forget to include Mo Yan? She’s the standard, fr.]

[I’m so sorry for laughing, but it’s just so funny seeing Mo Xingxue and Su Wanyan flirting while the others are having a hard time.]

[LOL, YOU’RE RIGHT!]

True to what the viewers said, the other alphas were indeed struggling. Zhao Yichen and Qin Yuran were only halfway through the rock climbing wall, while Gu Chengze fought to hold Lin Xuanyu steadily, his arms trembling from the cumulative exhaustion and lack of breakfast.

All the alphas possessed excellent athleticism, but Su Wanyan operated on another level entirely.

"Forever?" Mo Xingxue asked absentmindedly, her voice soft as she rested her head against Su Wanyan’s chest, heart full of quiet hope.

"Un, forever," Su Wanyan confirmed with a small smile, adjusting her hold again as she navigated another platform. They were already halfway through the course, but Mo Xingxue barely noticed. She simply savored the moment, looking forward to whatever future lay ahead.

Feeling Mo Xingxue relax, Su Wanyan hastened her movements slightly while still maintaining caution. She finished the parkour course flawlessly, landing with steady grace before gently setting Mo Xingxue down.

Su Wanyan smiled warmly. "Be sure to pick me later, okay?" she said, referring to the upcoming blindfolded segment.

Mo Xingxue nodded. "Of course." Before Su Wanyan could turn away, Mo Xingxue tugged her sleeve. When Su Wanyan looked back, Mo Xingxue leaned in and pressed a soft, quick kiss to her cheek. "Good luck. I’ll see you at the top!" she exclaimed, face blooming with a bright blush as she hurried away.

Su Wanyan stood frozen, hand flying to her cheek where the warmth of the kiss still lingered. Her face turned crimson, heart pounding wildly in her chest as if it might burst. What.. what is happening to my body? she thought, stunned. I.... I must be excited since Mo Xingxue has never done that before. Yeah, that must be it.

She forced herself to calm down, taking a deep breath before running off again toward the next challenge.

The barrage, of course, lost its collective mind:

[JEJIDJSJDJSJZNDNS ACKKKKKKKK!!]

[THEY’VE DONE IT!]

[I hereby declare that they are married.]

[I feel like I’m watching a romcom... Keep it up!]

[Thanks, computah!]

[Su Wanyan.exe has stopped working.]

[Aww, that’s so cute.. ᴵ ʰᵒᵖᵉ ʸᵃˡˡ ᶠᶦⁿᵈ ᵒᵘᵗ ʸᵒᵘʳᵉ ᶜᵒᵘˢᶦⁿˢ]

[LOL!]

Su Wanyan reached the wall-climbing segment for the blindfolded portion. She looked up at the shorter wall, then slipped on the blindfold, plunging her world into darkness. Luckily, this climb wasn’t overly tall. She could jump and reach the top platform with relative ease once she found her grip.

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While Su Wanyan pushed forward on the rock climbing wall with focused determination, the rest of the alphas were still deeply entangled in the earlier sections of the demanding parkour course.

The afternoon sun beat down on the padded grounds, highlighting every bead of sweat and strained muscle as the competitors fought through exhaustion and hunger.

"Why are you so heavy?" Qin Yuran grumbled, her voice strained as she adjusted her grip on Han Jiho during the princess carry. The words earned her a swift, sharp jab to the stomach from the omega in her arms. Qin Yuran yelped in pain but stubbornly maintained her hold, refusing to drop him.

"You don’t say stuff like that to an omega," Han Jiho scolded, his tone firm yet carrying an undercurrent of dry amusement. He leaned in closer, lowering his voice to a whisper. "Will you say that thing to Song Meiyu?"

Qin Yuran shook her head vigorously, eyes wide. Han Jiho nodded in satisfaction. "Just take it easy. We can survive with the 50 dollars," he advised, his voice surprisingly gentle despite the physical toll.

Qin Yuran agreed with a tired sigh and deliberately slowed her pace, the two of them moving in a careful, almost intimate rhythm.

From behind, their close proximity—Qin Yuran’s arms securely wrapped around Han Jiho—created an illusion that looked remarkably like a stolen kiss, drawing curious glances from onlookers and cameras alike.

Zhao Yichen, who had been pushing hard nearby, caught the interaction and felt a sharp flare of jealousy burn in his chest. But he quickly reminded himself that Qin Yuran was his friend, and the feeling ebbed into reluctant acceptance.

Still, when he glanced down at Song Meiyu in his arms, he noticed her watching the pair with a soft smile. The expression didn’t reach her eyes, a subtle shadow lingering beneath the elegant surface. Zhao Yichen shuddered involuntarily and sent a silent prayer for his friend’s well-being.

On another part of the course, Lin Xuanyu and Gu Chengze had finally reached the halfway mark. Lin Xuanyu looked up at Gu Chengze’s face, his own eyes glistening with theatrical tears. "I’m sorry, CEO Gu. You’re having such a hard time because of me," he said, voice trembling with emotion, the display designed to tug at heartstrings.

Gu Chengze’s stern expression softened slightly. "No, you’re quite light," he replied, though the claim rang hollow to anyone watching. His arms trembled visibly from the prolonged effort, veins standing out against his skin as he carried the omega through the challenging terrain.

The live barrage had plenty to say about the moment:

[Help, if he’s like this, why are his hands shaking? Loll.]

[I’m not a hater of Gu Chengze or anything, but you don’t have to bluff.]

[Fr, I’m sure Lin Xuanyu also felt Gu Chengze’s hands shaking that’s why he said that.]

[Shut up, haters. It’s just that Boss Gu has been running around since earlier, of course he’s tired.]

[Yeah, and Lin Xuanyu is really light, okay?]

[Yeah, don’t slander our baby Yuyu!]

[Which Yuyu? Song Meiyu or Lin Xuanyu?]

[Obviously, Lin Xuanyu.]

[Heyyy, we ain’t slandering nobody. We were just pointing out how Gu Chengze was shaking, lol.]

Lin Xuanyu’s admiration for Gu Chengze deepened with every strained step. To him, the alpha’s words felt like genuine comfort and protection. He rested his head against Gu Chengze’s firm chest, the gesture causing a surge of protective vigor to flood through the alpha. Gu Chengze’s pace steadied, his determination renewed.

Meanwhile, a sly, calculating glint flickered in Lin Xuanyu’s eyes as he thought ahead. I can’t wait to use my pawn Su Wanyan to finally capture Gu Chengze’s heart. He snuggled closer, inhaling Gu Chengze’s scent with deliberate intimacy.

His gaze turned devoted and obsessively intense, a stark contrast to the fragile, tearful image he projected for the cameras and the alpha carrying him.

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