RT Chapter 170

Chapter 170: Choosing Sides

On New Year’s Eve this year, the Shao family hired specialists to design new fireworks.

The height and brightness of the fireworks were unprecedented, visible from almost anywhere south of Imperial Capital.

This year’s Spring Festival was especially significant for both the Shao and Shu families.

Early on the first day of the Lunar New Year, the South Mountain villa was bustling with a steady stream of visitors offering New Year’s greetings.

On the surface, these visitors were there for New Year’s greetings, but everyone knew that this was a form of choosing sides.

Now, Shao Chengxi was already a presidential candidate, bolstered by a US-Class Omega partner with a one-in-a-million rarity.

All sorts of fortune seemed to favor him, giving the impression that victory was assured.

After the New Year, the intense presidential campaign would begin.

This was the best time for politicians to choose their sides.

Throughout the Spring Festival, Shu Lin stayed quietly in the inner residence.

No matter how much Shao Chengxi yearned for the presidency, he would never allow him to socialize.

Every day, after seeing off the guests, his first task was to disinfect and change his clothes before going to see Shu Lin.

He didn’t want them to be infected with any bacteria or viruses.

After being this busy for six whole days, tomorrow would be the last day of the Spring Festival holiday.

As night fell, the South Mountain villa finally returned to its usual tranquility.

Shu Lin leaned back against the soft couch in the bedroom. His phone suddenly vibrated, and a message popped up:

Lin Zhengyang: [Shu Lin, sorry to bother you so late. I was thinking of visiting you at the residence tomorrow. Would that be convenient?]

Shu Lin stared blankly at the screen.

At this moment, the bathroom door opened, and Shao Chengxi walked out, drying his hair.

He leaned over and hugged Shu Lin from behind, his moist, warm lips lingering on the back of the Omega’s neck:

“Baby, what are you looking at so intently?”

“Lin Zhengyang…” Shu Lin held up his phone for him to see. “He says he wants to come tomorrow.”

The Alpha’s lips paused at the back of Shu Lin’s neck.

The two looked at each other, speechless for a moment.

Everyone understood the meaning behind it—this was clearly Lin Zhengyang proactively extending an olive branch.

“What do you think?” Shao Chengxi took the phone, his brow furrowed slightly.

Shu Lin turned to face him. “I was thinking…” he lowered his voice, “If we had such an alliance, and you became president with Lin Zhengyang as vice president, what would that be like?”

Shao Chengxi’s eyes widened slightly, and he pulled Shu Lin into his arms again. “Baby, that’s quite a bold idea you have.”

Lin Zhengyang’s talent was undeniable, and he was also a symbolic figure for Omega equality.

If they could join forces…

“Are you sure he’ll agree?”

Shu Lin smiled mischievously.

“How would we know if we don’t try?”

“I’ve mentioned this idea to him before, and the fact that he’s proactively messaging me suggests that he has the same thought.”

“Anyway, the two of you working together would definitely be more reliable than some people.”

Shao Chengxi’s eyes darkened as he pressed the man onto the soft couch, grabbing Shu Lin’s wrist:

“My Omega is secretly discussing such important national affairs with another man behind my back, and I’m only finding out now…”

He leaned down and bit the jade-like earlobe, his voice hoarse and dangerous, “Hmm?”

“You’re being unreasonable…” Shu Lin trembled slightly from the Alpha’s scorching breath, but he couldn’t help but laugh. “Shao Chengxi, get it straight, Lin Zhengyang is an Ome… Ah!”

The unfinished words turned into a soft cry.

The next morning, the sun was shining brightly.

When Lin Zhengyang arrived at the South Mountain villa with his family, the Shao family was already prepared to welcome them.

As soon as they appeared at the South Mountain villa, the paparazzi lurking nearby began snapping away like crazy.

In less than half an hour, the topic #Lin Zhengyang’s Family Visits Shao Residence for New Year’s Greetings# shot to the top of the trending searches.

Inside the South Mountain villa, in the Shao Residence’s reception hall.

Crystal chandeliers cast a warm glow, and the reception hall was filled with the aroma of tea.

Shu Lin made a rare appearance in the guest area, looking radiant.

Upon seeing Shao Tingrui, Lin Zhengyang quickly stepped forward and respectfully greeted him:

“Old Mr. Shao, I apologize for disturbing you. I wish you a happy Spring Festival and good health.”

Everyone exchanged greetings and then took their seats.

The whole scene was harmonious and warm.

When Shao Chengxi personally escorted the Lin family to the gate, a flurry of camera flashes went off again from some corner.

That day, topics such as #Shao-Lin Alliance# and #New Government Prototype# instantly exploded across the internet, becoming the first phenomenal hot topic of the New Year.

The host of the financial channel was so excited that his voice cracked:

“The Shao Group’s stock price has risen to the limit again! The market will vote with real money!”

The early spring breeze rustled through the newly sprouted tender branches.

The new year had truly begun.

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