His Match Is an Interstellar Monster

Chapter 30: Date

Winogrey Hotel was a well-known romantic hotel in the area, with vibrant, blooming roses adorning every corner of the restaurant, remaining in full bloom year-round.

The restaurant was on the top floor of the hotel, with a circular hall that rotated at an extremely slow pace like a horizontal Ferris wheel. The seats by the windows offered a view of the city's neon lights at night.

On Xiao Sa's home planet, there was a similar romantic rotating restaurant, which was especially popular among Omegas.

A well-trained waiter led Xiao Sa and Landis to their reserved seats and served them a decanted red wine before leaving quietly.

Xiao Sa raised an eyebrow as he looked at the bouquet of dewy red roses offered by the other, choosing to question Landis’s taste rather than assume he was being treated like a "little O."

Landis looked at Xiao Sa's unenthusiastic look and pursed his lips. "Aren’t you fond of flowers?"

This was a suggestion from his assistant Carlo today. Ever since they got married, Landis had been busy with work, and Xiao Sa had been engrossed in studying. They hadn’t gone on a proper date.

The two slept in the same bed but felt more like roommates, which even Carlo found disappointing.

Now that we have a day off, we should at least have a romantic candlelit dinner.

Xiao Sa thought that he preferred mechs, but since it was Landis who gave them, he couldn’t be too ungrateful. He selected a rose from the large bouquet and inserted it into the vase on the table.

"Actually, I prefer the notes you gave me last time."

Landis was taken aback, a faint smile tugged at the corners of his mouth, which he suppressed. "I’m glad you enjoyed it."

The pre-ordered dishes were served one after another. Xiao Sa looked down at his dish—a mix of broccoli and purple cabbage with a land-and-sea combo, corn and vegetable salmon, carrot cream pumpkin soup, and a small dessert plate.

Across from him, Landis had caviar steak with pasta, pan-seared scallops with foie gras, and potato salad.

Xiao Sa looked at the "grass" on his plate and grimaced in distaste.

Landis picked up his knife and fork and cut into the steak with elegance, releasing a red wine-flavored juice, and casually said, "I went to Dr. Sommerk today for a mental energy check-up."

Xiao Sa ate a piece of tender salmon and looked up at him. "Is your psychic power unstable again?"

It couldn’t be. He had taken care of Landis's mental energy while he was asleep.

"No." Landis picked up his wine glass and took a small sip, implying, "I went because I felt my mental energy has been quite stable recently."

He gave Xiao Sa a deep look. "The report will come out in a few days, and if there are no issues..."

Xiao Sa was waiting for him to continue, but Landis didn’t say anything more, retracting his gaze to focus on sipping his red wine quietly.

Xiao Sa’s eyebrow twitched slightly. This guy left his sentence hanging, he must be hinting at something, right?!

He looked around. The window seats nearby were all occupied by couples who were all over each other, feeding each other bites of food.

Do I not have hands?

Xiao Sa clicked his tongue in disapproval, and just as he was about to complain to Landis, another waiter brought over a dish of onion and cheese baked emperor spider crab.

The enormous crab nearly took up half the table, covered in dense, sharp spikes. Xiao Sa had never seen such a creature before.

However, Landis was quite skilled in using special tools to cut it open. He carefully transferred it to his plate, meticulously removing the spikes and hard shell, before scooping a spoonful and bringing it to Xiao Sa’s lips. "Don’t touch the shell. The spikes can numb your nerves a bit."

Xiao Sa blinked slowly, opened his mouth, and swallowed it. The fresh, fragrant taste was stunning.

So what if I don’t have hands?

As an excellent Alpha, isn’t it only right to share food with his partner?

So Xiao Sa immediately scooped a spoonful of the vegetables he had pushed aside on his plate and brought it in front of Landis, said seriously, "This is also very tasty, you should try it."

Landis was stunned, subconsciously ate it without tasting it, and swallowed it whole. No one had ever fed him before in his life.

Looking into Xiao Sa’s sincere eyes, he smiled slightly. This was probably what it felt like to be married.

However, by the time Xiao Sa persistently fed him the third spoonful of ‘greens,’ Landis finally caught on.

He narrowed his eyes at Xiao Sa and slowly picked up a piece of broccoli, said lightly, "You’re not just being picky, are you?"

Xiao Sa: ‘...’

He looked up with an innocent expression. "How could that be? Look, I eat everything."

With that, he expertly speared the scallop from Landis’ plate, shoving it into his own mouth and returning to his seat.

Landis: ‘...’

Hehe, so the cute little puppy has a cunning side too.

After finishing their meal, Xiao Sa and Landis walked out of the restaurant side by side. The corridors were filled with inseparable couples, most of them holding hands and chatting affectionately.

Xiao Sa's eyes swept over the couples, and he couldn't help but feel jealous.

He had once fantasized about shopping, eating, and dating with his own Omega in the future, the Omega who would be able to hook her arm through his, relying on his shoulder like a delicate little bird, fully satisfying his desire to protect.

However, at present...

He glanced at Landis beside him. Today, Landis was not wearing his military uniform but a low-key dark gray suit, with his silver tie knotted tightly at the collar. His golden hair was slicked back with gel, and he walked with a breezy stride.

The two of them had similar builds. Xiao Sa was the typical type who looked thin in clothes but had muscles underneath, and the phrase "delicate little bird" only partially fit Landis.

Xiao Sa sighed inwardly. Well, at the very least, hooking arms should be barely achievable, right?

Just then, a beautiful lady hooked her husband’s arm and laughed as they walked by. Xiao Sa lightly elbowed Landis and lifted his chin towards the opposite side, nodding his head subtly in that direction, giving Landis a suggestive glance.

Landis: “？”

Following Xiao Sa's gaze, he happened to see a man turn his head to kiss his wife. Landis instantly understood.

He turned back to look at Xiao Sa's expectant face, his heart rate quickening slightly. He couldn't resist wanting to kiss him right then, but he finally covered his lips and lightly coughed, “Maybe later. There are too many people around.”

Xiao Sa raised an eyebrow. What’s the fear in a crowd when it comes to hooking arms?

As they turned out of the corridor, Landis went to the restroom, leaving Xiao Sa standing alone at the corner waiting for him.

Just as he was getting bored, a warm mass suddenly bumped into his calf.

He looked down and saw a snow-white fluffy snow leopard crouched obediently by his feet, its round black eyes looking up at him.

Black spots dotted its body. It lifted a paw to lick it, then reached out to tug at his pants.

“Ah, so lovely.” Xiao Sa's eyes were instantly glued to the snow leopard, unable to look away.

The snow leopard slowly circled around his legs, its steps were exceptionally elegant, its large, soft tail swaying as if observing him while also trying to catch his attention.

Xiao Sa was struggling with himself.

To pet, or not to pet? That was a crucial question.

To complicate things, the snow leopard kept teasing him, its fluffy head nudging his hand.

"Tsk. Whose pet got lost? Does no one want it?"

Xiao Sa eyed its soft fur. If he hadn't recalled Haino's explanation about the connection between mental entities and their owners, he might have already taken the chance to stroke it while Landis was away.

Isn't it reasonable for a cat owner to secretly pet another big cat outside?

Just petting its head should be fine, right?

Just as he was itching to do so, a clear voice came from behind, "Saer, come back."

Xiao Sa turned around and saw a richly dressed young man leading a poodle walking slowly towards him. The young man was strikingly handsome, with iconic reddish-brown curly hair that was especially impressive.

Xiao Sa looked at him in surprise, frowning slightly. He felt I had seen this person before.

The young man smiled, gently patting Saer's head, "Mr. Xiao Sa, what a coincidence. I didn't expect to meet you here. Nice to see you."

Xiao Sa examined him with a cool gaze. The poodle was just an ordinary pet, so his gaze returned to the well-behaved and elegant snow leopard, asking, "Is this your mental entity? Do you know me?"

"Yes, I saw you at General Landis's wedding," the young man nodded, his relaxed features giving off a gentle aura.

"My name is Moyang Lenia. You can call me Moyang."

Xiao Sa's eyes narrowed, and he immediately set aside his playful thoughts. He wouldn't forget the Lenia name; it was the royal family name of the Dawn Empire, meaning this person was an imperial prince.

Fortunately, he hadn't touched the mental entity just now; who knows if that would have been considered an offense to the royal family.

Prince Moyang, with his dark eyes, gazed steadily at Xiao Sa and smiled, "It's rare. Saer rarely gets close to others, but it told me it likes your scent very much."

Moyang stepped closer, his voice lowering as he asked, "Can you tell me what brand of perfume you're wearing?"

Xiao Sa suddenly narrowed his eyes, his brow casting deep shadows, and his gaze becoming sharp—such a question would be extremely rude on his home planet, where asking a stranger about their pheromones is taboo.

He said calmly, "You misunderstand, Your Highness. I don't wear perfume, nor do I have any special scent."

He glanced at the snow leopard. He didn't expect this big white cat to have such a keen nose, able to smell his pheromones from such a distance.

"Oh, I see." Moyang felt puzzled. Just moments ago, he had clearly seen that Xiao Sa was very interested in his snow leopard, so why had Xiao Sa suddenly changed his attitude after just a few words? Did I say something odd?

Just as he was about to say more, a tall figure stepped between them, placing Xiao Sa behind him.

Landis gently wiped his fingers with a handkerchief and looked at Moyang expressionlessly, saying coldly, "Third Prince, what are you doing here?"

Moyang, still smiling, replied, "Of course, I'm here for a meal."

Landis gave no response, his attitude extremely stern. "Where are the guards by your side? It's highly irresponsible to leave you alone outside like this. Tomorrow, I will report this to the Royal Security Department and request new guards for your protection."

Moyang said helplessly, "Lord Landis, I asked them to wait outside for me. There’s no need to overreact."

"In that case, I've said too much. Well then, I shall take my leave today. We must take our leave now." Landis gave him a deep look, took Xiao Sa’s arm, and turned to leave.

The snow leopard nuzzled Moyang’s hand and whined softly.

Moyang stroked the snow leopard's disappointed head, watching the two walk away in the distance, a thoughtful expression on his face. "I didn't expect Landis to react so strongly; he shouldn't know about Xiao Sa's special qualities yet..."

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Landis guided Xiao Sa into a black extended luxury car. The driver, anticipating the need, lowered the privacy screen as the neon lights outside reflected on the windows, casting streams of colorful light.

Since getting into the car, Landis had been sitting silently with his legs crossed, leaning against the seat. He neither worked nor spoke to Xiao Sa. Half of his face was shrouded in shadow, giving him an enigmatic air.

Xiao Sa turned to gaze at him. Landis, who was usually quiet except when with Xiao Sa, had a cold demeanor that chilled others into silence when he was in a bad mood.

Just as Xiao Sa was puzzled, Landis suddenly turned his head to look at him, his brow slightly furrowed. "Xiao Sa, stay away from the third prince. Though not the crown prince, he is highly ambitious and is far from being as simple as he seems."

He massaged his temples. His uncles had proposed the marriage alliance with the Lot family through the third prince’s introduction.

Moyang was eager to arrange a blind date between us and Vinci Lott, and his motives were clear. He had no desire to be tied to the third prince's dangerous chariot.

For some reason, Moyang’s gaze on Xiao Sa made him uneasy.

Why is Landis always so harsh?

Xiao Sa looked helpless. "It's not like I wanted to talk to him. It's just that his snow leopard insisted on coming to me. For you, I even resisted the urge to pet such a cute big cat..."

Landis suddenly turned around, frowning, his deep voice filled with thick dissatisfaction: "You still want to touch his mental entity? Besides, a stupid cat isn't cute at all, what's so cute about it?"

Xiao Sa: “……”

Is that the real issue here?

He looked at Landis suspiciously: "What's got you so worked up?"

He really hadn’t been touching any other cats!

Xiao Sa stared at his face for a long time, then suddenly leaned in, raising his eyebrows: "Landis, could it be that... you’re actually jealous?"

Landis' facial muscles tensed immediately, his gaze shifting away, his voice stiff: "Don’t talk nonsense. I’m just worried you’ll be deceived by someone who speaks sweetly but hides malice."

Xiao Sa crossed his arms, his expression subtle.

Landis turned to look back at him, slightly lifting his chin, his icy blue eyes filled with a sense of self-righteous pride: "We are a 100% match as spouses, only we are a perfect match made in heaven."

Xiao Sa looked at him, so certain, and suddenly laughed: "All this fuss, in the end, was just because he cared that Xiao Sa thought the snow leopard was cute, right?"

Tsk tsk, who knew you were such a jealous type, Landis.

Just as he found the other’s expression secretly amusing, Landis suddenly said in a low voice, ‘There aren’t many people around now.’

Xiao Sa didn’t react for a moment: "?"

Landis had already loomed over him, one hand on the backrest, the other arm circling his shoulder, a rough kiss landing fiercely on his lips.

Xiao Sa was startled, and just as Landis was about to pull back, he wrapped his arms around Landis’ back, his warm hand pressed against Landis’ nape, pulling him closer forcefully.

After a while, they stopped, breathing heavily, the cramped space in the back seat filled with sporadic sounds of intimacy.

Xiao Sa’s gaze fell on the disheveled wrinkles of Landis’ tie, and he reached out, a teasing smile on his face: "Sure, I won’t touch other cats. But you have to let me touch you, okay?"

Landis, seemingly reminded of something, averted his eyes awkwardly.

Fortunately, the car slowing down saved him from further embarrassment. Landis adjusted his tie. ‘Get out, we’re home.’