Can Alpha Also Be A Wife? - Chapter 24
Chapter 24: Leaving the Mining Zone
Lin Fansheng sent the surveillance footage to Fu Mingxi.
They couldn’t capture El Yasuo, but at least they could stir up some trouble for him.
But reviewing everything, Lin noticed something odd.
Lanlos had arrived on Hillier Star after him, and now El Yasuo had shown up for the rare energy source too.
Was Hillier Star really just a barren, unremarkable planet?
Or… was it something more?
Lin began to connect the dots. If he were on the run from powerful enemies, he wouldn’t pick a quiet backwater without reason. He’d choose somewhere crowded—chaotic enough to hide in plain sight. Somewhere the enemy wouldn’t dare make a move.
The route Lu Shihuai had shown him earlier looked scattered on the surface—but the path ultimately led here. That couldn’t be coincidence. Whoever planned it had carefully chosen Hillier Star.
Unable to figure it out on his own, Lin turned to the one person who might know.
“Is there anything unique about Hillier Star?” he asked, sharing his analysis with Lu Shihuai.
Lu thought deeply for a moment.
He hadn’t considered it before—after all, Lin Ling had always made the plans. Lu’s job was just to carry them out.
But now, looking at it from this new angle, Hillier Star did seem suspiciously… intentional.
“It’s got unusual magnetic fields and gravity,” Lu said. “And recently, they discovered a rare energy source. But that’s about it.”
Hillier Star was distinct, sure—but not one of a kind. There were other planets with similar anomalies.
“As for why you chose it back then,” Lu added, “I honestly don’t know.”
When Lin Ling was undercover in the Alliance, he sent only pre-scheduled safety check-ins—read-only, no replies allowed. Lu had no idea what he was actually planning.
By the time Lin returned to the Empire, his first mission had been clear: lure out the traitors working with the Alliance and take them down in one sweep.
Nearly six months had passed without any contact, and Lu had been flying blind ever since.
“But there’s one person who might know something,” Lu added.
“Who?”
“Lanlos.”
Lu remembered Lanlos’s cryptic words about giving the Alliance a ‘chance’—and letting Lin suffer a bit.
What was the Alliance planning to do to him?
Lin looked thoughtful. “If I hadn’t lost my memory… what would’ve happened?”
“You’d have killed Lanlos,” Lu answered immediately. “I’d handle the enemy soldiers chasing you down, and then we’d return to Capital Star to settle things politically.”
Lin shook his head. “No… Lanlos faked his defeat. He let himself crash here. Once I got the chip, I stopped caring what happened to him.”
“El Yasuo was going to help smuggle him out of the Empire.”
Which meant no one really knew what Lanlos had been up to in the meantime.
Would he really hide in an official archive facility just to survive?
Something didn’t add up.
“Have someone dig through all the records stored on Hillier Star,” Lin said sharply.
Lu Shihuai nodded. “On it.”
The next day, they packed up and prepared to leave the mining facility.
They had signed standard contracts as workers—termination just required a formal application and approval.
Lin’s request was approved almost instantly—even faster than Lu’s.
Maybe the higher-ups felt guilty over Benson’s behavior. With Benson still incapacitated, they probably wanted to send Lin away before he caused more trouble.
When Yu Heng found out they were leaving, he picked up his own bag and followed.
Before they parted ways, he grinned and said confidently, “Don’t worry—I’ll make sure Benson pays.”
Lin thanked him again.
On the way back, he quietly asked Fu Mingxi to leak Benson’s illegal activities to Yu Heng’s contacts—subtly, without leaving a trace.
The kid had been enthusiastic from the start. Lin didn’t want to disappoint him.
A few hours later, their transport landed in a familiar courtyard.
Fu Mingxi and Jiang Shuran were already waiting at the door.
“Benson’s going away for at least fifty years,” Fu said, walking over. “We’ll make sure he gets the kind of ‘hospitality’ he deserves in there.”
Selling restricted energy, exploiting workers… It was disgusting. Unfortunately, both the Empire and the Alliance had plenty of scum like him. They couldn’t fix everything—but they could deal with the ones they caught.
Fu had once made a promise—to stand by Lin Ling and Lu Shihuai, to help build a world that wasn’t perfect, but at least more fair.
He wasn’t a hero. Just someone who’d lived through enough pain to want change.
Lin Ling had been working toward that goal—but time was never on their side.
The rot in the Empire ran deep—from the top down. The only way to fix it was to purge it completely. And that would come with risk, opposition, even betrayal.
But Fu believed they would succeed.
Lu Shihuai turned to Jiang Shuran. “How’s the AI system?”
Jiang immediately held out a small metal orb. “All repaired. Ready for use anytime.”
Jiang wasn’t just physically capable—she’d also minored in mechanical systems during her time at the military academy and graduated with top honors. Upon graduation, she’d been promoted to captain—one of the highest distinctions available.
Lu had handed over all the damaged AI drones from Hillier Star to her.
In just over a month, she’d repaired nearly a quarter of them. A remarkable feat.
Turning to Fu, Lu said, “I need a map of El Yasuo’s movements.”
Fu’s eyes lit up. “So you’re finally going after him.”
He had watched El Yasuo leave via remote feed—taking precious energy with him. Fu had nearly exploded with rage.
But now, with Lu’s words, he felt like he could stay up for three days straight fighting if he had to.
As Fu turned to leave, Lin suddenly said, “Give me an Alpha inhibitor.”
Fu blinked. Both of them requesting things one after another—talk about synchronicity.
Then Lin added, glancing at Lu, “And you—stop running around in this condition. Wait until the inhibitor kicks in.”
He knew what Lu was trying to do.
Did he really think his sheer willpower could suppress an Alpha’s susceptible period?
Sure, Lu had only gone into heat once in the past three days—but the week wasn’t over yet.
Fu’s hands trembled slightly as he handed over the inhibitor.
Then, clenching it tightly, he hesitated.
“This is for Lu?” he asked, voice tight.
Lin nodded. “He’s in his susceptible phase. You should know—you’re his childhood friend, aren’t you?”
“I do.” Fu’s grip tightened. “But he can’t…”
Before he could finish, Lu Shihuai stepped forward and snatched the injector. He opened the case and prepared to use it immediately.
Jiang Shuran, catching on to the tension but not the full backstory, quickly suggested, “Let’s head inside.”
“Yeah, yeah—let’s go.” Fu quickly shoved Lin into the house and followed, smiling innocently.
Then, out of Lu’s sight, he shot the man a meaningful look.
Lu responded by destroying the inhibitor before using it.
Once inside, Lin sat on the sofa and casually asked, “Did you take the dose?”
“Yeah,” Lu said without hesitation.
Standing in the sunlight near the door, his silhouette looked calm and steady.
“I’m heading out for the day. Wait for me to come back.”
“Alright.” Lin waved him off without worry.
With Lu’s abilities, he had nothing to fear.
Behind him, Fu Mingxi stared at Lu’s retreating figure with growing concern.
Then he glanced at Lin, who had no clue.
This wasn’t right. Wasn’t Lu supposed to need care during this phase?
Wouldn’t ignoring it only drain his mental reserves faster?
This couldn’t continue.
Fu suddenly realized Lu hadn’t left yet. Without warning, he grabbed Lin and shoved him straight into Lu’s arms.
“You two go together,” he grinned mischievously. “I want to spend quality time with my ‘wife.’”
Lin, flustered and confused: “???”
Lu, catching him reflexively: “…”
Before either could react, Fu slammed the door behind them and bolted.
He quickly sent out two messages:
To Lu Shihuai: Seize this chance!
To Lin Ling: Protect him!
Perfect. He’d definitely connected the red string of fate this time.
Listening to the distant hum of the departing aircraft, Fu grinned to himself.
“Huai, I’ve done all I can for you. Don’t waste this moment!”
Lin followed Lu Shihuai back into the forest where they’d landed before.
In a clearing, he watched as Lu summoned a full-sized humanoid machine—its sleek, black form gleaming like it was absorbing sunlight.
“Is that… a mecha?” Lin asked, stepping forward to touch its cold exterior.
“Yeah.”
Lu pulled him up into the cockpit.
The interior was quiet, lit only by a dim standby light. The machine hadn’t been activated yet.
Curious, Lin ran his fingers over the console and pressed a red button.
The entire cockpit lit up. The display screens flickered to life, revealing a full panoramic view outside.
“I think I… know how to use this—”
Lin stopped short.
Another flash of that unshakable muscle memory.
This wasn’t the first time he’d instinctively known how to operate advanced tech.
A smirk played on his lips.
“So what if I can pilot a mecha?”
At this rate, he might as well try flying a warship next.