Xu Nuo found Park Su's triumphant expression incredibly endearing, feeling he had truly fallen for him. He smiled and said, "If you call me 'husband,' I'll happily cook for you forever, until you get tired of it."
Park Su, feeling shy, replied, "Is this really your first relationship? You're so good at flirting."
Xu Nuo chuckled, "I may seem approachable, but I've always kept people at a distance. You should know this by now. You're the only one who's broken through my walls, so rest assured, you're my first love and my last."
Park Su, feeling a surge of sweetness, asked, "Do I really seem like the bottom? I've always been the top before."
Xu Nuo frowned, "Before? Was he better than me?"
Realizing his blunder, Park Su sighed, "Actually, I have no exes in this life. My so-called ex is from my past life. I think it's time to tell you my secret. Do you want to hear it?"
Xu Nuo hadn't intended to sound jealous but was worried about not measuring up to Park Su's ex. He never expected such a response. He straightened up, looked into Park Su's eyes, and said, "I've said I won't force you to tell me anything, but if you want to share, I'm here to listen and will keep your secret until I die."
Park Su, disliking those words, quickly covered Xu Nuo's mouth, "In this apocalyptic world, we mustn't say such things. Words can become reality, and I don't want anything to happen to you."
Xu Nuo, touched by Park Su's concern, took his hand away and smiled, "Don't worry. I worked hard to be with you, confirmed our relationship, and promised to protect you. I won't let anything happen to me."
With reddened ears, Park Su nodded, sat up straight, and began recounting his rebirth experience. His story felt more like a fantastical novel than his own life, making him feel uncertain as he spoke.
When he finished, he felt doubtful about his own words and anxiously looked at Xu Nuo, fearing disbelief.
But Xu Nuo listened intently, showing no impatience or doubt. When Park Su finished, Xu Nuo summarized, "So, your secret is that you've already lived in the apocalypse for six years.
You lived with Sun Muyang, who betrayed you for another man by pushing you into a horde of zombies. Then, you mysteriously rebirthed a month before the apocalypse began?"
Park Su nodded, "That's right!"
Xu Nuo let out a cold laugh, causing Park Su's heart to tremble. Unexpectedly, Xu Nuo said, "I never imagined Sun Muyang would do such a thing to you, and you still stayed with him for six years.
Only someone as foolish as you would believe in such a person for so long. However, since he did this to you, what I did to him doesn't even begin to repay a fraction of what he owes you.
Had I known sooner what he did, I would have made sure he learned his lesson well, understanding there are some people in this world he should never cross."
Park Su, slightly puzzled, asked, "Don't you find my story unbelievable, like something out of a novel? And it sounds like you've already dealt with him?"
Before hearing Park Su's story, Xu Nuo might have felt unsure about admitting he had confronted Sun Muyang. But after learning of Park Su's past, Xu Nuo felt justified in his actions, thinking he had been too lenient.
He responded confidently, "Your inner demons were initially suppressed by my calming spell, but they flared up uncontrollably after you saw him. I suspected he had a unique connection to your inner demons.
If I didn't take action against him for what he did to you, my declaration of love would be meaningless. As for doubting your story, I believe you wouldn't fabricate something so elaborate to deceive me. Besides, with your creativity, you couldn't have come up with such a unique tale if it weren't true."
Park Su felt embarrassed by Xu Nuo's frequent declarations of loyalty since his confession. "Alright, alright, I know you're the best. As for Sun Muyang, there's no rush. He hasn't wronged me in this life, so it seems unreasonable to hold him accountable for past life's debts."
Xu Nuo raised an eyebrow, "Yes, he hasn't done anything yet, but just seeing him triggered your inner demons, nearly costing you your life. This debt must be settled. Unless you still have feelings for him and can't bear to see him suffer."
Park Su realized Xu Nuo could outargue anyone when he spoke. With a sigh, he relented, "Fine, do what you want. If I still had feelings for him after all this, I'd be utterly pathetic. You're quite imaginative. I'm going upstairs."
Xu Nuo quickly grabbed his hand, "I was just joking. Don't be mad."
Park Su hadn't expected to see so many sides of Xu Nuo after confirming their relationship. Was Xu Nuo pouting? Trying to appease him?
He chuckled, "I'm not mad. If you had a boyfriend for six years, I'd be bothered too. If you weren't, I'd doubt if you really liked me."
Xu Nuo raised an eyebrow, "So my jealousy doesn't bother you?"
"Not at all."
"So, we didn't argue about this?"
"Yes."
"Then, we can still talk properly?"
"Yes!"
"Then, can we share a room tonight?"
"Yes, ah?!" Park Su suddenly realized he had agreed to something significant. Blushing, he said, "We just confirmed our relationship. Isn't this progressing too fast? I... I'm not ready yet."
If he were the dominant one, he would be ready, but being the submissive one was entirely new to him. Just as Ge Qing mentioned, even he knew the chances of Xu Nuo being the submissive one were slim.
He had considered using love to negotiate his position, but he felt that would only hurt Xu Nuo's genuine feelings for him.
The roles seemed less important when he truly cared about the other person. If Xu Nuo truly loved him, he believed he could accept the submissive role. After all, Xu Nuo was the one who made him bend. It seemed fair to concede a bit.
Perhaps Sun Muyang had feared the same thing when they were together. Park Su had been his first man, giving him ample time to prepare psychologically. Despite this, Sun Muyang still harbored resentment for being forced into submission.
Regardless, Park Su wasn't a saint. He couldn't easily forgive Sun Muyang for what he did.
Their relationship had been consensual. He never forced Sun Muyang into anything. Park Su believed Sun Muyang was willing until that fateful event revealed his true feelings.
Had it not happened, Park Su would never have known Sun Muyang's deep-seated hatred, which led him to kill him.
With past grievances settled, the emptiness following his revenge allowed Park Su to let go of his hatred. As long as Sun Muyang didn't provoke him, Park Su had no desire for further retaliation.
He wanted to bring Xu Nuo before Sun Muyang, to show him that he would never be bothered again, and to ask him not to interfere with his life. He had someone to cherish now.
But Xu Nuo was relentless. If Park Su protested too much, Xu Nuo might suspect lingering feelings for Sun Muyang. So, he relented.
He trusted Xu Nuo wouldn't go too far, perhaps just making Sun Muyang suffer a bit, repaying the debt.
As for Cheng Mingxu, Park Su never understood his interest. Cheng Mingxu, the young master of S Base, could have anything he wanted. Park Su, merely a reserve ability user, had no value to him.
Despite his decent looks, many others at S Base were equally attractive. He couldn't fathom why Cheng Mingxu would go to such lengths to use an energy stone to manipulate Sun Muyang against him.
However, he believed that in this life, Cheng Mingxu would not harbor any affection for him, as he had changed significantly from his past self.
Moreover, his lover in this life was Xu Nuo. He trusted Xu Nuo would not be swayed by external temptations and abandon him like Sun Muyang did. Even if Xu Nuo ever chose to leave him, he wouldn't resort to such extreme measures.
The most crucial thing was his desire to trust Xu Nuo, to begin a new romance, to start a fresh chapter in life, and to forget past grievances. Only by doing so could he truly live as a renewed version of himself, free from the chains of past hatred—a new Park Su, unburdened by inner demons.