Chapter 22: Lips So Red? Who Kissed You Until They Were Ruined?
Mu Sixian nimbly jumped down from the mecha, the sound of metal joints hitting the floor echoing through the hall. He landed amidst the envious gazes of the crowd.
Ignoring the rising whispers around him, he walked straight through the crowd toward the other side of the area. The originally noisy scene instantly fell into a silence filled with gasps.
“What’s going on? Where is Mu Shen going?” someone whispered, unable to hold back their curiosity.
“No idea. I’ve never seen him like this. Why did he suddenly get off the mecha? I hadn’t seen enough yet; his movements just now were so cool.”
It wasn’t until Mu Sixian stopped in front of Jiang Chenyan that the entire place fell into a deathly silence. Everyone froze on the spot.
What… was happening?
After several seconds of silence, Mu Sixian slowly curled his lips into a light smile. “Jiang Chenyan.”
Jiang Chenyan was stunned, instinctively taking a step back.
Who could understand? The culprit from his nightmare was smiling and staring right at him…
And the smile was so eerie.
Seeing him unable to stop backing away, Mu Sixianâs eyebrows rose slightly. “Jiang Chenyan, I haven’t provoked you, have I?”
Jiang Chenyanâs brows furrowed, and he didn’t respond.
Mu Sixian gradually showed his displeasure, though he kept the smile on his face, showing a rare bit of patience. “I heard you had a match with Xie Huaijin? Want to play with me?”
Jiang Chenyan remained silent. After a long while, he said coldly, “I’m not as good as you. I can’t afford to play.”
Play?
What did he mean by play??
“I don’t think so.” Mu Sixian took another step closer, thinking he was baiting the other. “You’re so smart, whatâs wrong with keeping me company for a match? Besides, if there are any skills you don’t know, I can teach you.”
He paused, the corners of his mouth curving up further. “Furthermore, didn’t the instructor say so? Your level is higher than mine, so you should be stronger.”
As soon as these words were out, most of the people present turned their gazes toward the instructor standing to the side, and the atmosphere became delicate.
Jiang Chenyan also followed Mu Sixianâs lead and looked over at the instructor, his eyes showing no ripples.
The professor gave an awkward cough. “…”
What did he say? He didn’t say anything.
“Everyone, continue training.”
The crowd: “…”
Those words were as good as saying nothing. Everyone was like a statue, not moving an inch. Their gossiping souls were ignited and couldn’t be quelled.
Instead, it was Jiang Chenyan who took the instructor’s words to heart, moving a few steps to prepare for training.
Watching this person’s movements as he backed away, Mu Sixian was so frustrated he laughed, closing in once more. “Are you really that afraid?”
Jiang Chenyan suddenly took two steps back, having already cursed Mu Sixian a thousand times in his heart. Damn it, are you annoying or what? “Scram.” He just wanted to get far away from Mu Sixian. Could someone please come out and deal with this lunatic?
At this moment, the system chose an inopportune time to cause trouble.
[System: Host, are you intentionally drawing the fire to yourself?]
Jiang Chenyanâs mouth twitched, and he didn’t respond.
He didn’t have even half a shred of such a plan.
No matter what, as a high-ranking person who had long held authority, everyone present keenly sensed that while Mu Sixianâs smile hadn’t changed, the aura around him had suddenly turned cold. That chill made people’s spines feel frozen.
“You…”
He had just uttered a single word when Shen Shiyue strode forward, grabbing Jiang Chenyanâs wrist and pulling him firmly behind him.
He said to Mu Sixian in a cold voice, “That’s enough.”
Mu Sixian gave a light snort, smiling at how good their relationship seemed to be.
He shot a cold glance at Shen Shiyue. “What? Do you want to get involved between us too? I don’t mind.”
These words…
Were meant to disgust the other person.
Jiang Chenyan was provoked, his breathing even becoming a bit heavier. Not to mention Shen Shiyue, whose hand hanging by his side had quietly clenched into a fist. His eyes turned cold inch by inch, and his voice sounded like it was wrapped in ice: “What do you mean?”
“Oh, exactly what it sounds like.”
Mu Sixian gave a light snort, intentionally biting down on the word “dare.” “Shen Shiyue, do you dare to have a match with me?”
The situation changed so quickly it caught everyone off guard. Those present froze, their minds unable to keep up with the rhythm.
How did these two suddenly face off?
Shen Shiyueâs face darkened completely, his eyes looking as if they were covered in a layer of ice. “Why wouldn’t I dare?”
Jiang Chenyanâs eyebrows knit together.
Wait? How did things end up like this?
He instinctively reached out to tug at Shen Shiyueâs sleeve, but his words were a bit hesitant. “You two…”
“It’s fine, don’t worry.” Shen Shiyue turned his head, his expression a bit softer than before.
Jiang Chenyan didn’t say anything more. He wasn’t exactly worried; he just didn’t understand.
Why did these two suddenly start clashing? And it was because of him. If someone didn’t know better, theyâd think they were fighting over him.
The system immediately doused him with cold water.
[System: Host, youâre overthinking it. You have to remember, youâre just a cannon fodder. In my opinion, Attacker 2 is saying this on purpose.]
Jiang Chenyan raised an eyebrow. “How so?”
[System: Think about it. You and the Protagonist Shou are so close. Attacker 2 is probably jealous and is using you as an excuse to provoke the Protagonist Shou. Heâs probably secretly rejoicing in his heart, feeling quite smug.]
Jiang Chenyan pondered for a moment before saying seriously, “In that case, Mu Sixian is quite the closet pervert.”
[System: Mhm, all those Attackers are quite closet perverts. It feels like only the Protagonist Shou is normal, doesn’t it?]
Jiang Chenyan agreed with that. “Makes sense.”
Those three were indeed twisted.
The various bloody “plays” in the original novel were the best proof.
When he looked at Shen Shiyue and Mu Sixian again, he had a bit more understanding.
So Mu Sixian wasn’t just doing it for the sake of competing; he also had those thoughts hidden away.
Looking at Shen Shiyueâs tense profile, Jiang Chenyan thought about whether he should try to stop it again.
He spoke tentatively: “Shen Shiyue.”
But Shen Shiyue didn’t turn back, only shaking his head slightly. “No need to say more.” His clenched fist had white knuckles, and the coldness in his eyes hid a fire that had been suppressed for a long time. He had had enough.
The surrounding people were completely frozen, their eyes staring blankly, their minds filled with question marks.
Wait? What exactly was the situation? Were they going to fight?
The instructor really couldn’t stand it anymore and stepped forward to mediate. “Student Shen, thereâs no need for this. We’re all classmates, haha.”
He knew in his heart that by going against Mu Sixian, Shen Shiyue would most likely lose. Furthermore, he had heard that Jiang Chenyanâs entire team was very weak, and Shen Shiyueâs pheromone level was very average. Compared to Mu Sixian, what chance did he have? Wouldn’t it just be seeking humiliation?
Shen Shiyue ignored the instructor and looked directly at Mu Sixian, his tone cold and without a ripple: “Now?”
“No.” Mu Sixian curled his lips, intentionally drawing out his tone. “What’s the fun in competing now? How about this: next month is the mock battlefield test. Let’s make a bet and see which team ranks higher in the end. The winner can make one demand of the loser.”
He gave a light laugh before continuing, “You go first. If you win, what’s your demand?”
“Stay away from Jiang Chenyan.” Shen Shiyueâs voice had no ripple, yet it clearly reached everyone’s ears.
Jiang Chenyan was completely stunned.
The system also lagged, only making a panicked sound in his mind after a long while.
[System: No way, no way! Host, this direction is wrong! Could the Protagonist Shou actually be interested in you?]
Jiang Chenyan thought for a bit before saying seriously, “That’s not impossible.”
System: [?]
The crowd hadn’t yet recovered from Shen Shiyueâs demand when they heard him ask coldly, “And you?”
Mu Sixian curled his lips and smiled, his eyes showing zero warmth as he said word for word, “You get out of the military academy.”
As soon as these words were out, the entire place fell into a deathly silence.
Was he really that ruthless? If someone didn’t know better, theyâd think they were enemies.
Jiang Chenyanâs heart tightened, and he hurriedly stepped forward to grab Shen Shiyueâs arm. “Calm down, you can’t agree to that, Shen Shiyue.”
Although he had always been confident and felt everything had a bit of a chance, he wasn’t so blind as to reach this point. Knowing the chance of winning was small yet still taking such a betâhow was that different from seeking death?
Therefore, he warned him.
“Shen Shiyue, don’t be a fool.”
Crap, someone jump out and deal with him.
“I’m not being a fool.” Shen Shiyue turned his head, his expression exceptionally calm, one might even say without a single ripple. “We won’t lose, Jiang Chenyan. Trust me.”
Jiang Chenyanâs words were blocked, and he opened his mouth, unable to say a word for a long time. “…”
The system was watching in a daze. Wait? Why did the plot feel a bit weird? [Is this Attacker 2’s unique way of having a secret crush?]
Jiang Chenyan: “…”
If this was a secret crush…
A normal person really wouldn’t be able to handle it.
Jiang Chenyan tried to persuade him for a long time but couldn’t, so he eventually gave up.
Seeing that the bet was set, Ji Xuan and the others looked at each other, feeling a bit foolish. In the end, they could only awkwardly add, “If we lose… don’t blame us.”
“We won’t lose,” Shen Shiyue replied flatly.
Jiang Chenyan: “…”
So confident.
Mu Sixian let out a light snort from the side. This bet was quite to his liking. Compared to a match right then and there, this kind of competition was interesting. Shen Shiyue was a decent opponent.
His identity was mysterious enough, and the person was tough enough.
Furthermore, Jiang Chenyan was also on the opposing team.
The instructor stood where he was, feeling a massive headache. This group of people had treated him, the instructor, as air from start to finish, turning a perfectly good training ground into a betting arena.
By the time it ended, everyone felt like they were in a dream, their heads spinning.
It felt so unreal.
First it was Jiang Chenyan, and now it was Shen Shiyue. These two were taking turns to stick their heads out and challenge the authority of the school’s top figures.
Despite this, the crowd actually started to look forward to it, wishing the first round of the competition could start immediately. Thus, this matter didn’t even take a day to spread through the entire school. Like a stone thrown into water, it caused a significant stir, with people everywhere discussing the bet between the two and the reason behind it.
On the mecha training ground, Jiang Chenyan was adjusting mecha parameters while turning his head to look at Shen Shiyue. “I’ve been frantically researching lately, trying to find a way to save you from this mess through some opportunistic methods.”
Shen Shiyueâs hand movements paused, and he looked at him sideways. “Sorry. In the end, I’m the one who caused the trouble.”
He knew he had been impulsive, but as he said, he would win. He would take first place together with Jiang Chenyan, not only defeating Mu Sixian but also Xie Huaijin.
“Why are you apologizing?” Jiang Chenyan raised an eyebrow. It was too late for regrets now. “I’ve already decided that our team must win.”
He gave a light laugh and was about to say something when he heard Ji Xuan calling him from not far away. Although Ji Xuan knew the specific steps for operation, his pheromones were practically non-existent, and he always struggled to keep up with the rhythm. Every time he ran into a problem, he would instinctively look for Jiang Chenyan for help.
Jiang Chenyan gave an acknowledgment and turned to run toward Ji Xuan.
Don’t look at how he seemed to know everything now; on the first day of training, he had run into problems here and there, making even the instructor confused.
But Jiang Chenyan was someone who wouldn’t admit defeat by nature. During this period, he had been holding the mecha operation manual and practicing day and night, slowly catching up to the pace of others.
It was very energy-consuming, but it was worth it.
Jiang Chenyan sat down beside Ji Xuan, his finger tapping the mecha operation screen. “The synchronization rate between this and the pheromones needs to match. If it’s half a beat slow, it’ll easily get stuck.”
Shen Shiyue watched the two of them chatting and laughing from not far away, his eyes gradually darkening. He silently walked up to the two of them, his voice showing no fluctuation: “I’ll teach him from now on.”
Jiang Chenyan was looking down, helping Ji Xuan adjust parameters. Ji Xuan instinctively frowned and refused: “No need, it’s troubleâ” but before he could finish, he looked up and met Shen Shiyueâs gaze. That look was ice-cold and piercing, making him shiver all over. The words at his lips changed: “Thank you then. T-Then you teach me.”
“You’re letting him teach you?” Jiang Chenyan looked up at Ji Xuan. Without thinking much, he nodded. “Alright then, I’ll go rest for a bit.”
Ji Xuan had a bitterness he couldn’t speak of. “…”
He looked up to see Shen Shiyue with a dark face.
After finishing teaching the person, Shen Shiyue went to look for Jiang Chenyan. From a distance, he saw Jiang Chenyan lying on the table in the training room, his face buried in his arm. He had been so tired these past few days that he had already fallen asleep on the table.
Shen Shiyue stood by the table, quietly watching him. His eyes were filled with intense emotions, looking like a dark pool that couldn’t be cleared. Those uncontrollable desires almost burst from his eyes, densely wrapping around the person in his embrace.
He slowly squatted down, his fingertips gently brushing away the stray hairs falling by Jiang Chenyanâs cheek. Then he moved downward, stroking every inch.
Jiang Chenyanâs looks were already striking, and his skin had a constant, cool paleness. When he slept, whether out of habit or unconsciously, he liked to lightly bite his lower lip, making it turn a faint red. He was incredibly beautiful.
Shen Shiyueâs Adamâs apple rolled involuntarily, his gaze falling on that touch of red, and his breathing became heavier.
He raised his hand to support the back of Jiang Chenyanâs neck, his finger lightly stroking the delicate skin. Finally unable to help himself, he leaned down and kissed him.
Pheromones were quietly released, slowly enveloping Jiang Chenyan.
Jiang Chenyan seemed to be disturbed in his sleep, his body instinctively struggling a bit, but he didn’t wake up, pinned down by Shen Shiyue.
Jiang Chenyan only felt his breathing getting heavier, the sensation on his lips carrying a scorching temperature, kissing him until he didn’t even have the strength to open his eyes.
A dense blush spread from his cheeks to the tips of his ears. He could only unconsciously endure it, his whole body burning hot with a faint heat.
Shen Shiyue looked at his reddened ear tips, then his gaze fell on the clearly defined lines of his neck, his throat rolling.
He really wanted to bite down, leaving his own mark on that pale skin.
His fingertips brushed over the back of Jiang Chenyanâs neck, but he still forced himself to endure, whispering softly in his ear, “I don’t want to scare you.”
Outside the training room door, Ji Xuan was completely stunned. He had already packed his things and was ready to leave, but remembering he had left the operation manual on the table, he turned back to get it. As a result, just as he reached the door, he ran into this sceneâ
Shen Shiyue was half-holding Jiang Chenyan, his fingers even lightly protecting the back of his neck, afraid the person would slip from his embrace. Meanwhile, Jiang Chenyanâs lips were terrifyingly swollen and red.
Outside the door, Ji Xuanâs heart felt like it was about to jump out, and his legs were nailed to the spot.
Before he could move, Shen Shiyue had already looked over, those eyes covered in ice.
Moving slowly away from his face, when he looked at Jiang Chenyan again, his possessiveness almost completely overflowed.
The system was worrying about not being able to talk to Jiang Chenyan. When it switched screens, it was stunned.
[System: No way?! Who kissed the host’s lips until they were ruined?]
On the camera above, the system crashed.
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