Oops! My Beast Mates Can Hear My Inner Voice

The dust settled, and the scene fell quiet for a few seconds.

Yue Ying instantly shifted into his human form. Fei Yan’s somber gaze was fixed on the object in Mo Xiao’s hands.

Then, everyone watched as Mo Xiao slowly unfolded the small paper boat and took out the note from within.

After clearly seeing the number on it, he couldn’t hide his joy as he told Su Mo, "Wife, it’s me."

A chorus of congratulations rose from the crowd.

Mo Xiao wasn’t one to wear his heart on his sleeve, but right now, he couldn’t stop the sheer joy from radiating from his eyes.

Su Mo’s hands, hanging at her sides, clenched slightly. She then nodded and hummed a soft acknowledgment.

Little Nine’s gleeful laughter echoed in her mind. ’Host, isn’t this a classic case of "the best-laid plans"? You accounted for everything, but you definitely didn’t expect all three of them to go for the target right away.’

Su Mo’s brow twitched. Right now, she couldn’t be bothered to deal with him.

Fei Yan watched her graceful figure with a broken gaze. He didn’t dare meet her eyes.

’How could I be so useless...’

Yue Ying said through gritted teeth, "I was outmatched. I accept it."

’It doesn’t matter if I’m not the first. I can be the second, or the third... As long as I’m her Beast Husband, that’s all that matters.’

Beside them, an excited Ah Nuan asked, "Are you going to have the wedding banquet first, or go register?"

"Register."

The men spoke in unison.

On this, they were in complete agreement. The formalities weren’t important; what mattered was becoming her legitimate Beast Husband.

Ah Nuan, still excited, pressed further, "When will you go?"

Yue Ying smiled, waving his fan. "We’ll go after our wife has had her breakfast."

"Alright everyone, the show’s over. You should all head home. We have important business to attend to shortly, so we can’t entertain guests."

Yue Ying cheerfully sent the crowd on their way.

Once the crowd had dispersed, Su Mo started for the kitchen. "I’m going to eat breakfast."

Yue Ying and Fei Yan started to follow, but that snake beat them to it, so they gave up on the idea.

Su Mo got to the kitchen and took a sip of water. ’I just can’t figure it out. How did all three of them immediately go for the little boat?’

’The other things I folded were so much more intricate than the boat!’

Little Nine sighed. ’Maybe it’s because they all know you well enough to guess what was on your mind. A bet’s a bet, Host. You have to accept the loss!’

Just as Su Mo was about to say something, Mo Xiao came in after her.

He stood behind her and called out softly, "Wife."

He was still holding the note. His fingertips were white, likely from gripping it too tightly in his excitement.

He knew she hadn’t actually wanted to choose him as her main husband. He had even hesitated during the scramble.

He’d thought about letting her have her way, but a sliver of selfish desire had ultimately broken through his reason.

He wanted the position of main husband. He desperately wanted to be her first Beast Husband.

Even if he couldn’t be the one she loved most, he wanted to be the most special one in her heart, or at least the one she would remember most vividly.

He was always telling himself to remain calm, yet at the same time, he yearned for her to give him more of a reaction.

Perhaps falling in love was always a reckless, one-way descent.

He had plunged into this abyss without a second thought—willingly, and with no regrets.

He clutched the note in his hand and murmured, "Wife..."

Su Mo turned around slowly, but before she could speak...

...the man before her rushed forward and pulled her into his arms.

Mo Xiao’s low, aggrieved voice sounded by her ear. "I became the first Beast Husband. Are you unhappy with me, Momo?"

"But even if you are unhappy, I won’t give this up. I want to be your main husband! I want to be your first Beast Husband!"

"I don’t have to be your favorite, but you can’t make me give this up. I refuse! No matter how you plead with me, I will never agree!"

Su Mo wrapped her arms around him and said softly, "I’m not unhappy. It’s wonderful that it’s you."

"Really?"

Mo Xiao’s dark eyes searched hers, seeking to confirm her words.

Su Mo met his gaze and said with certainty, "Yes. You’re wonderful, too."

’It’s true that this isn’t what I had planned, but that’s okay.’

’They are all my Beast Husbands.’

’Little Nine was right. A bet’s a bet.’

’I was selfish from the start with this drawing. It was never a fair game for them. Since the outcome wasn’t what I expected, I have to accept it.’

’I know Mo Xiao can be a good main husband, too.’

The joy in Mo Xiao’s eyes was undeniable. He pulled her tight against him, pressing her close to his chest.

He wanted her to feel the sheer intensity of his happiness in that moment.

After a long moment, his deep voice rumbled from above her head. "Are we still having the banquet?"

Su Mo tilted her head up to look at him and asked, "What do other families usually do?"

"There’s usually a banquet when the main husband joins the family. Or sometimes they’re all done together. Some don’t have one at all. It’s up to the wife. If you think it’s a hassle, we can skip all these steps and just register."

Su Mo frowned, thinking for a moment.

’I don’t really like all these formalities, but the neighbors are always pestering me about when they can come celebrate at my wedding banquet. Besides, if we don’t do anything at all, won’t it seem a little shabby?’

She said softly, consulting him, "Let’s have one. Can we keep it simple?"

Mo Xiao’s eyes sparkled as he looked at her. "Alright. I’ll start the preparations immediately. We’ll get married in three days?"

Su Mo was taken aback. "Isn’t that too soon? The hou-house isn’t even repaired yet! And we haven’t prepared anything."

He chuckled. "That’s not a problem. We can get it all done in three days."

Mo Xiao lowered his head, pressing his forehead to hers. "I don’t want to wait any longer. I’m sure the others can’t either..."

Su Mo seemed to recall something.

’I don’t think I have any relatives around here, but for something like getting married, I should probably tell my parents, right? In the original novel, the original owner of this body and her parents didn’t really have any part in the story.’

’It’s been so long, and the original owner’s parents have never shown up once. I can’t find any information about them in my memories, either. Their relationship must not have been very good. Where would I even begin to look for them?’

’Oh well, I’ll go ask the Clan Leader this afternoon.’

Su Mo looked up and asked, "Do I need to pay a visit to your clan first?"

"You can go if you want to, but you don’t have to."

Su Mo frowned. "I think it’s best if I go."

After all, he was going to be her main husband; she should pay a visit to his parents.

"Okay."

By the time Su Mo had finished eating and came out of the kitchen, only Fei Yan remained in the courtyard.

An indescribable emotion swam in the depths of his dark eyes.

He had been so close, so very close... to getting what he truly wanted.

Su Mo walked over to him, rose onto her tiptoes, and gently smoothed the crease between his brows.

"Fei Yan, don’t blame yourself. There’s no need to be upset, okay?"

Almost losing control, he pulled her into a sudden embrace. "I’m so useless..."

’She had practically handed the opportunity to me, so why couldn’t I seize it?’

’In his entire life, he had never despised himself for his uselessness as much as he did today.’

Su Mo hugged him back tightly. "Fei Yan, the more you act like this, the guiltier I feel. As your wife, I never should have tried to cheat in the first place. If I hadn’t given you that hope, maybe you wouldn’t be blaming yourself so much..."

She leaned against his chest and asked softly, "If you’re not my main husband, will you stop loving me?"

Fei Yan’s arms tightened around her as he rushed to explain, "How could I? Even if I’m not the main husband, I’m still your Beast Husband. My love for you, my wife, is as constant as the sun and moon. It will never change."

Su Mo pressed against his chest, feeling the burning passion in his heart, and murmured, "Nothing will change between us."

On the virtual panel in her mind, Fei Yan’s affection rating began to jump wildly, just as Mo Xiao’s had, before finally settling at the critical point of 99.

"Okay." Fei Yan held her, bending down to kiss her forehead gently. "As long as I have a small place in my wife’s heart, that’s all I need."

Su Mo looked up at him. "You do."

In that instant, it was as if the Milky Way swirled in her eyes, a beauty so captivating one couldn’t look away.