Chapter 56: The Serious Tiger and Fox
After a moment of silence, Sen Ji finally snapped back to reality and found a reasonable excuse.
“Xie Qiang, the proposal you submitted to His Majesty has been approved.”
That’s right, he was unwilling to leave because he hadn’t finished delivering his official business.
Cang Jiu glanced at him, then looked at Xie Qiang suspiciously. “A proposal for Guide work reform?”
When did she finish organizing it, and when did she submit it to His Majesty?
He had asked so many times, but she never told him. Why did she tell Sen Ji?
Hearing Cang Jiu’s words, Sen Ji also vaguely remembered that when the three of them dined together before, Cang Jiu seemed to have mentioned it, but the topic was quickly ended by Xie Qiang.
So Cang Jiu already knew about her reform plan back then?
When… did their relationship get so good?
Sen Ji felt a bit stifled. He clearly remembered that Cang Jiu didn’t like Xie Qiang before, and could even be described as completely ignoring her, with his evaluation of her being “extremely boring and a nuisance.”
But now, he could see deep interest and possessiveness in Cang Jiu’s eyes.
And Xie Qiang, she had always only liked Cang Jiu.
It seems… she and Cang Jiu are already of one mind.
“Since the notice has been delivered, I won’t disturb you two.” Sen Ji clenched his fists and turned, not wanting to stay and watch them be affectionate.
Behind him, Cang Jiu also mocked him with dissatisfaction, “For something like this next time, just a message on the optical computer will do. There’s no need to make a special trip.”
Sen Ji’s footsteps paused.
No.
The last time they met, Xie Qiang clearly gave him a promise, saying that until she met the person she truly liked, he could interfere in her business.
If she liked Cang Jiu, she wouldn’t have said that.
A faint smile touched the corners of Sen Ji’s lips. He suddenly turned around and walked toward Xie Qiang with long strides. His tall and upright figure stopped in front of the girl, and his gaze, which could almost be described as gentle, fell on her face.
“Xie Qiang,” he spoke softly, “Can’t I come personally to tell you the good news?”
This was the first time Xie Qiang had seen him speak so gently, with a maturity and tenderness unique to a man. His highly aggressive gaze was locked onto her face, causing her heart to race and making her unable to meet his eyes directly.
She really… has a soft spot for this kind of man!
Xie Qiang instinctively lowered her head and gave a soft “Mm.” “You can.”
The youth on the side instantly turned dark-faced.
Sen Ji was originally a bit nervous, but hearing this, the drumming unease in his heart vanished. He glanced at Cang Jiu, the corners of his lips revealing a bit of provocation. “She said it’s fine.”
She’s willing to see him.
She… really doesn’t loathe him anymore.
This realization gave Sen Ji a hint of secret joy. The void in his heart that had been impossible to fill for a long time felt as if it were being filled with cotton, becoming soft and tingly.
But cotton, after all, is something with gaps and cannot completely fill that void filled with inferiority and fall-from-grace feelings.
He needed to pack more, fill it tighter, until there were absolutely no gaps…
“Then…” The man raised his hand, his palm pressing onto the back of Xie Qiang’s hand on the table, his entire body leaning over. “Can I stay?”
His gaze was focused as he stared at her. “It’s been a long time since we’ve purified.”
This was the first time Sen Ji had taken the initiative to request purification. Xie Qiang nodded as if possessed, “Of course you can!”
She agreed way too quickly.
Sen Ji’s brow relaxed, and a smile couldn’t help but flash in his eyes. Then his emerald eyes idly swept over Cang Jiu, carrying a hint of subtle provocation. “Tactical Officer Cang, it must be quite boring to watch from the side. Do you want to join… us?”
Cang Jiu: …
This kind of provocation was way too childish.
Cang Jiu took a step forward and grabbed Xie Qiang’s other hand, smiling with narrowed eyes. “Since Commander Sen is so generous, I’ll accept with pleasure.”
“Anyway…” The silver-haired youth lifted Xie Qiang’s palm and pressed it against his cheek, his words ambiguous. “We’ve done this many times.”
Sen Ji’s face darkened slightly.
So she had already purified Cang Jiu in private many times.
Even though it was perfectly normal for a Guide to purify a Sentinel, why did his heart feel so uncomfortable?
Staring at the hand on Cang Jiu’s cheek, Sen Ji pursed his lips. A moment later, he actually also lifted the girl’s hand and pressed it against his own face.
The warm mental power seeped in through his cheek, smoothing the restlessness in his heart bit by bit. That uncomfortable feeling vanished instantly, as if years of hatred had finally been avenged. Both his body and mind were incredibly refreshed.
His eyes flickered slightly as he looked at Cang Jiu.
Cang Jiu was not to be outdone. He moved Xie Qiang’s hand down bit by bit, finally stopping it at his throat and neck.
He raised a triumphant eyebrow at the man.
Sen Ji’s face turned slightly dark. He stiffly moved Xie Qiang’s hand. The girl’s fingertips slid over his face bit by bit, causing waves of unbearable tingling and itching. In the end, he chose to lift her hand and press it directly onto his throat and neck.
Cang Jiu snorted, a wicked smile appearing on his lips. Then he grabbed Xie Qiang’s wrist and gave her palm a gentle peck on his lips, looking at Sen Ji with a half-smile.
Sen Ji’s face instantly turned both dark and red. He lifted Xie Qiang’s wrist and tried to move it toward his lips, but in the end, he couldn’t overcome the sense of shame in his heart. Finally, he gave a light peck on her wrist.
Cang Jiu spoke silently: You. Are. No. Good.
Sen Ji turned his head away in defeat, only feeling his lips were numb and hot, as if fire ants had passed over them.
Tian Lang, who was circling Xie Qiang anxiously on the side, could also no longer hold back. It hurriedly jumped off the table, ran outside the door, and bit the corner of Mo Yin’s clothes, pulling him inside with all its might.
You blockhead! Put in some effort! If you don’t take the initiative, the little kitty won’t have you in her eyes anymore!
Mo Yin was motionless. Without receiving the command from Xie Qiang to enter the room, he would never go in.
Tian Lang began to bite him in a fit of rage.
Mo Yin frowned and simply retracted Tian Lang into his mental sea.
“Awoo—awoo—”
Inside the mental sea, Tian Lang clawed at the iron bars, leaving two lines of noodle-thick tears of grief: Mo Yin—you will regret this!
Mo Yin turned a deaf ear. He lowered his head and opened his optical computer. After sending a message, he continued to guard the door diligently.
…
Hong Que finished cleaning up the battlefield and returned to the rest area.
He unbuttoned his military uniform while walking toward the bedside table and picked up the optical computer on it.
There was one unread message.
[Mo Yin: Fox, Tiger, stealing home, come quickly.]
Hong Que: ?
Hong Que: !
Successfully reading the information inside, Hong Que no longer cared about resting. He turned around and rushed out of the rest area, flying toward the Guides’ rest rooms.
Cunning fox, sinister tiger!
How dare they try to steal my—my brother’s home! I’ll peck you to death!
Hong Que ran all the way to Xie Qiang’s room. After exchanging a glance with Mo Yin, Mo Yin opened the door as he usually did.
Brother, scare that fox and tiger to death.
Hong Que rushed in aggressively. “Xie Qiang—you scum woman!”
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