Day Five of Saving Money to Raise My Little One. “Hello, everyone. I'm a wilderness survival expert, and I'm also a bounty hunter.”
Lu Liran's first impression of Ke Ji was by no means favorable.
First of all, this man obviously disliked their commander and had joined the other bounty hunters in their hostility toward him.
Second, he was a soft, helpless, spoiled rich kid who thought money could solve absolutely anything.
Even so, Lu Liran couldn't help noticing the other man's eyes.
His irises were a remarkably lovely, clear steel blue—the very same color as his own little cub's eyes.
Lu Liran rarely encountered anyone with eyes that color. He found himself looking twice and had to admit that this was an extraordinarily beautiful omega, with subtly double-lidded, slightly narrow eyes and long eyelashes. There was not the slightest hint of aggression about him.
The complete opposite of Lu Liran himself.
Ke Ji noticed Lu Liran examining him. The scrutiny was subtle, but it didn't escape his senses. His gaze darkened. Had this alpha seen through his disguise as an omega?
Almost immediately, Ke Ji raised his trademark sweet, innocent smile. On his lovely face, it was the sort of smile no one could easily get angry with. “What's your name? I'm Ke Ji—the Ji that means 'thorn.'”
For a split second, Lu Liran thought he'd caught a sharp glint in the other man's eyes, but the expression was instantly obscured by his smile. Lu Liran couldn't help suspecting it had only been an involuntary reaction to the glare of the snow.
He paused. Ke Ji? His name actually sounded identical to the commander's?
A trace of displeasure surfaced in Lu Liran's eyes. This spoiled heir happened to share the illustrious First Commander's name—and he was a rich brat who showed not an ounce of gratitude to the hero who had brought the war to an end and won it for them. What bitter irony.
Lu Liran—diehard devotee of the Commander—gave a cold snort and completely ignored the man's friendly overture.
The other bounty hunters had recovered their wits by now. They surged forward again, intending to teach this alpha, who dared challenge all of them on his own, a proper lesson.
“Gentlemen, this is a search-and-rescue specialist invited by our Association.” A strong, resonant voice sounded from behind Lu Liran.
Lu Liran turned to see a middle-aged man in uniform striding toward them.
“Whatever else you want to talk about, I'm going to have to borrow this man first.” The newcomer laid a hand on Lu Liran's shoulder and spoke with an authority that left no room for argument.
The hunters who had been closing in around Lu Liran turned toward the voice. Noticing the man's uniform, several of them froze. “You're from the Bounty Hunters' Association?”
“Why is the Association here, too? Weren't those people all busy recruiting elite fighters for the Federation military? Is this about the rescue mission?”
