Chapter 22
From the way everyone looked at Young Master Chu, it was clear that they all knew him; he was evidently very famous!
And from the way Young Master Chu looked at Admiral Wen Su, it was clear he was furious—far more furious than before. He had returned specifically for revenge!
He Yuan nervously swallowed his dessert. At that same moment, Young Master Chu shot a vicious glare at him and strode over.
He Yuan shivered, thinking things were about to go south. Protecting Admiral Wen Su was the priority!
Just as he was about to stand up and meet him, a tall, slender figure moved faster than him, blocking Young Master Chu’s path like a sudden gust of wind.
… It was Admiral Tulip!
Admiral Tulip, Song Pei, smiled with immense charm and approachability, resting one hand on Young Master Chu’s shoulder. “Young Master Chu, your presence is a surprise! Would you do me the honor of having a drink over there?”
Most people wouldn’t refuse such an invitation, but Young Master Chu was obviously not most people. He swatted Admiral Tulip’s hand away with a look of disgust. “I’m here to find Wen Su!”
He pointed imperiously at Wen Su.
Wen Su’s patience had reached its limit, and he released the intimidating aura everyone was most familiar with—the one that said he was not to be trifled with.
Everyone present tensed up. Admiral Tulip stepped sideways, completely blocking Young Master Chu’s line of sight. “Looking for Wen Su? Oh, I know, Young Master Chu must have heard about the Chongming Bird winning the Mecha Appearance Competition and wanted to take a look, right? Honestly, I think that championship was a bit watered down. Chongming Bird’s appearance is far inferior to my Azure Dragon. Why don’t we…”
“You are so annoying! Don’t perform your high EQ act in front of me, I don’t buy it!” Young Master Chu shoved him hard. He didn’t manage to move Admiral Tulip, but that didn’t stop him from bluntly destroying Admiral Tulip’s efforts to salvage the situation.
Wen Su finally stood up.
“Song Pei, thank you, but there’s no need. Since Young Master Chu is determined to settle private matters here, I will oblige.”
He Yuan: !!!
He stood up too, watching Wen Su’s retreating figure, his heart in his throat.
The others never expected to witness such a heavyweight scandal tonight!
This was a banquet for military generals; everyone present was an insider. They had all heard the news that General Wen and the higher-ups were arranging a blind date for Wen Su.
Everyone had gossiped privately that the other party must be a high-status Omega, but they figured the higher the status, the less likely the Omega could tolerate Wen Su’s personality.
Would the blind date go smoothly?
Sure enough, not long after, rumors spread that Wen Su already had an Omega he liked. Especially when Wen Su personally appeared in public with that cute Omega, everyone was shocked that the “iron tree” had actually blossomed, while simultaneously thinking: As expected of Wen Su, he can withstand pressure from both the higher-ups and his elders.
However, right now, the rumored high-status blind date Omega and Wen Su’s semi-public cute Omega had appeared at the same time, crashing into each other ruthlessly.
It was a total battlefield.
Song Pei rubbed his forehead in resignation and silently retreated.
He Yuan leaned over vigilantly, covering his mouth as he whispered, “Admiral, who exactly is this Young Master Chu? He seems very formidable.”
Wen Su and Song Pei were both top-tier generals with distinguished military service, yet this guy didn’t put them in his eyes at all.
“You don’t know him?” Song Pei was very surprised.
He Yuan shook his head blankly.
“Sigh, well, you should know that the Chief Executive of our Star Source Alliance is named Chu, right?”
He Yuan nodded as a matter of course, then realized the implication behind those words. His eyes and mouth turned round once again.
Admiral Tulip nodded grimly. “This Young Master Chu is the son of the current Chief Executive.”
He Yuan: !!!
Admiral Tulip continued, “He and Wen Su, although formed by different circumstances, both have tempers that fear nothing in heaven or earth. No one can hold them down. I really don’t know how this will end today.”
He Yuan: ……
He finally understood.
So Admiral Wen Su’s blind date was actually the son of the Chief Executive. The Chief Executive was the top leader of the entire Star Source Alliance. In ancient terms, that was equivalent to the Emperor, Young Master Chu was equivalent to a Prince, and Admiral Wen Su was the Grand General.
Offending the Prince was offending the Emperor. If this wasn’t handled well, Admiral Wen Su’s career might be hugely affected.
What should they do?!
He Yuan was anxious, clenching his fists, his big eyes full of worry. In his focal point, Wen Su and Young Master Chu were facing off.
“Young Master Chu, I thought we made it clear this afternoon. I don’t want to date, and neither do you. Isn’t that great? Why come here and throw a tantrum now? You are the Chief Executive’s son; please consider your identity and dignity, and don’t go too far.”
“I—of course I don’t want to date, but I’ve already come… I was forced to come by my dad! I have to at least go through the motions to shut him up! I don’t want to argue with you, so just cooperate…”
“I have no obligation or reason to cooperate with you.”
“But that’s not what your father said! He promised me, he said you…”
“Then please go argue with him. These are all his willful actions.”
“You!”
Wen Su was calm to the point of indifference. Facing Young Master Chu, who had already lowered his stance, he remained impervious. Young Master Chu’s anger burned fiercely once again.
“Wen Su, I’m warning you now, don’t push it! You think you’re so amazing?! Just because you have a few military merits, you think you can ascend to the heavens? Do you think acting like this is cool?! Let me tell you, the Star Source Alliance turns just fine without you. You’d better reflect on what you’ve said and done. I’ll give you one last chance, otherwise…”
“No need,” Wen Su interrupted coldly. “Young Master Chu, same as before: if you want to clarify things, I’ll keep you company. But if you just want to vent your emotions and quarrel, that really has nothing to do with me. This is an internal military banquet. Breaking in without an invitation, using your father’s privilege to cause trouble—the one who needs to reflect is you, Young Master Chu.”
After speaking, he turned to leave without mercy.
Young Master Chu raised his eyebrows and shouted back, “Then on what grounds did the Omega beside you get in?”
Wen Su stopped, frowning.
Everyone thought war was about to break out. He Yuan clenched his fists even tighter.
But why did this Young Master Chu suddenly mention him?
He was Admiral Wen Su’s life assistant; accompanying his superior to events shouldn’t count as abusing privilege.
Wen Su turned halfway back. Compared to before, his tone was noticeably unhappy. “For team-building activities of a military nature, companions are allowed. Young Master Chu, please do not make trouble out of nothing.”
“I’m making trouble out of nothing?” Young Master Chu laughed in extreme anger. “Then I’d like to ask you, is this companion Omega of yours truly a so-called life assistant, or something else?”
He Yuan: ?
Great confusion.
Everyone: Here it comes, here it comes, war is really breaking out.
Wen Su’s expression grew even more impatient. He turned his body fully to face Young Master Chu, but before he could speak, Young Master Chu triumphantly cut him off—
“You, an Alpha with top-tier pheromones, actually hired an Omega as a life assistant. Is that appropriate? Acting so impartial and upright in public, refusing a proper blind date, yet privately engaging in shady business under the guise of superior and subordinate. Don’t make me laugh! I was saving face for you and didn’t want to say this, but since you keep forcing me, don’t blame me for exposing it! You, and your father, relying on your barbaric violence—one hypocritical, one talking nonsense, you…”
These accusations were extremely sharp; even the bystanders felt like they had thorns in their backs.
Except for Young Master Chu’s reckless voice, the banquet hall was dead silent. No one dared to breathe loudly; everyone lowered their eyes or bowed their heads, feeling awkward even glancing up.
Except for Wen Su.
He was born with a dullness toward things like “face,” interpersonal relationships, and emotional intelligence. All his words and deeds were based first on logic, and then on his own inner needs.
He didn’t feel humiliated by Young Master Chu’s words because what he said wasn’t true.
If it’s not true, correct it. If it can’t be corrected, ignore it.
Except…
He Yuan.
Right now, the only thing he cared about was He Yuan’s thoughts and feelings.
It was annoying. This was supposed to be a wonderful evening belonging to him and He Yuan, and now it was completely ruined.
Relying on his last bit of patience, he intended to issue a final ultimatum to Young Master Chu to end this farce.
Unexpectedly, he was preempted for the second time.
Behind him came an incredibly familiar flow of breath. That incredibly familiar voice, filled with indignation, shouted loudly in the silence to refute the accusation—
“That’s not true! Admiral Wen Su is not that kind of person! You are the one talking nonsense!”
Wen Su froze.
Everyone present froze.
Even Young Master Chu hadn’t expected it.
Many pairs of eyes followed the sound. He Yuan, who had been silent all along, stood in the center of the storm, his whole body seething, glaring angrily.
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