Day: April 14, 2022

Chapter 19 – Dragon's estrus

Chapter 19 – Dragon’s estrus

 

Jian Luo now found it difficult.

 

He originally thought about not resigning too late, but now it seems that this was not a question of whether he would resign or not, but instead, whether he can still live.

 

Lu Shifeng.

 

Why did he mess with him, did he not cherish his life?

 

Su Liang saw Jian Luo’s expression changing again and again, so she pulled him over to sit down on the sofa: “Luoluo, you have become a lot more sensible since the last time you were sick. Although you have forgotten a lot of things and your temperament is not the same as before, mom is still very happy. For mom, as long as you and your brother can be well, mom is willing to do anything.”

 

Jian Luo’s heart tightened: “Mom…”

 

“Mom doesn’t want to be in the spotlight of the Dark Stars and I don’t want you to be Lu Shifeng’s lover. Mom wants you to just be good and happy.” Su Liang touched Jian Luo’s face: “Although mom is incompetent, mom never wants you to make a sacrifice on what you want to do.”

 

Jian Luo sighed: “Mom, don’t worry. I really have nothing to do with the marshal. Don’t worry, it really was an accident. At that time, after I fell on my head, it was not easy and I forgot a lot of things, but in the future I will remember it slowly, don’t worry.”

 

Su Liang lowered her head and a strange look flashed across her eyes.

 

“I…” Jian Luo pursed his lips, wondering if he should tell Su Liang the truth: “Mom, actually this body…”

 

Su Liang suddenly held his hand: “Luoluo!”

 

Jian Luo stopped for a moment.

 

“Mom knows, Mom knows.” Su Liang’s beautiful eyes flashed with tears, but she quickly put on a smile and hugged Jian Luo: “As long as you survived, you can still live.”

 

For a moment.

 

Jian Luo had mixed feelings in his heart.

 

He didn’t know what to say, but he wasn’t sure if the poor woman had already known the fact that her son was not here anymore.

 

Jian Luo had never thought about hiding it from her, nor was he ever careful about avoiding it because he wanted to let the family know the truth in a relatively easy going way.

 

Jian Luo patted Su Liang on the back: “Mom, let’s move out of here in the future. If you believe me, I can take you out of here.”

 

Su Liang hesitated for a moment, before finally nodding: “Okay, mom believes in you.”

 

At the military base.

 

The entire base was shrouded in unease.

 

Of course, there is no other reason apart from because the annual manic period of the dragon clan is coming. Since ancient times, those in the dragon clan have been very belligerent and bloodthirsty during this period. Their fighting strength is extremely strong, so it is very dangerous.

 

The little adjutant was very distressed: “Secretary Jin, won’t the marshal go to the aliens this year?”

 

Secretary Jin was also very worried: “Usually the marshal will be fighting at this time, but this year is very special. Several galaxies around have already been subdued, plus now that there is a meal on the Dark Star that suits his liking, I don’t think the marshal will go.”

 

The little adjutant had a sour face: “But if the marshal can’t take his anger out of the enemy, he will take it out on our soldiers.”

 

During this period of time, Lu Shifeng set up a test for the entire army. Almost every soldier had to fight two moves with him, and after, everyone needed to be repaired to the extent of their broken bones fixed. How many people will have the strength left to go into battle to kill the enemy?

 

Life is not easy. Secretary Jin sighed: “Of course I also know about this, but it seems that the Marshal is going to retreat recently and go to the Dragon Valley.”

 

Little adjutant: “Really?!”

 

Secretary Jin nodded: “Actually, as you know, it’s referred to as the manic period, but actually it’s…”

 

The adjutant nodded quickly: “I know, I know, courting season.”

 

In order to ensure the regular reproduction of dragons, there is always an anxious courting season lasting half a month every year. Adult dragons will be very anxious and impatient at this time. If there is an object of adoration, they may make a move.

 

However, none of these applied to Lu Shifeng.

 

The marshal has not slept with anyone. The old, single dragon has not talked to anyone for five or six hundred years, let alone courted them. Every year during courting season, he vents his anger at the enemy on the battlefield. This year was the only exception.

 

Secretary Jin carefully said: “However, the dragon clan has not given birth for thousands of years, so it is still not too bad for the marshal.”

 

“Ding dong!”

 

There was a message sound, which startled Secretary Jin.

 

The little adjutant was timid: “It’s the marshal’s.”

 

Secretary Jin nodded. She had to go to the training base to find Lu Shifeng. At this time, she could only go in with determination.

 

“Boom!”

 

There was the sound of the ground cracking as the door was opened.

 

Secretary Jin was panicking in her heart, but she was used to being calm on the front. She walked along the ground that was still unbroken: “Marshal, you called me for something?”

 

Lu Shifeng sat on the chair. The man’s uniform was still meticulous but the training ground looked like it was about to be finished. All the tiles were cracked and the equipment was broken. The perpetrator of everything was so calm as if he was just sipping tea.

 

Lu Shifeng said, “Go and tell Jian Luo that the meals in the future will be changed. Let him make more to deliver.”

 

Secretary Jin was taken aback: “A second meal?”

 

“Can’t you do that?” Lu Shifeng lifted his eyelids to look at her. Those blood-red eyes became scarlet after they shifted and she trembled, scared.

 

Secretary Jin was afraid but she held her courage: “Of course it’s okay, but the contract with Jian Luo was not signed like this, so he can’t always stay at the military base. He has to go back at night.”

 

And……

 

It was a temporary contract. Jian Luo was not a regular employee.

 

But Secretary Jin dared not say this.

 

Lu Shifeng said: “I don’t need him at night. Let him bring it to me during the day.”

 

“Okay… um?” Secretary Jin was taken aback: “Don’t I always bring the meals to you?”

 

Lu Shifeng frowned, a little displeased: “He doesn’t want to deliver the meals he cooks. Are you his secretary?”

 

“…”

 

That’s not what I meant.

 

Secretary Jin was a little aggrieved, but she didn’t dare to say more. These days, Lu Shifeng was in the manic period and he was really someone who could eat people.

 

She responded quickly: “Yes, yes, yes. I will carry it out well.”

 

Lu Shifeng closed his eyelids. The ancient blood of the dragon race was surging in his body. The stronger the dragon race, the more difficult it would be to suppress his mania. He could either rely on violence to vent, or be relieved by his partner only. In fact, his manic period came a little early but he found a way to suppress it.

 

“Go let him cook and deliver it.” Lu Shifeng ordered.

 

Jian Luo’s meals had the ability to promote the secretion of dopamine and also suppress the wild instinct of the dragon race. Lu Shifeng thought it was because of the meals, but it was not until he met Jian Luo that he realized that this aura came from Jian Luo himself.

 

He needed to see Jian Luo.

 

Secretary Jin didn’t know that she was going to hurt her colleague: “He won’t come today, he’s on leave.”

 

Lu Shifeng’s face was as dark as the bottom of a pot: “Why did he ask for a leave again?”

 

“…”

 

Secretary Jin shivered.

 

Suddenly, she activated her witty brain and thought up an excuse: “Marshal, although Jian Luo has taken a leave today, I know that he will have a live broadcast in a bit. His live broadcasting room will feature holographic sharing so if you watch the live broadcast, it is equivalent to being able to taste his food!”

 

Lu Shifeng lifted his eyelids: “Watch his cooking?”

 

Secretary Jin was at a loss again. She hesitated: “Um, you don’t want to watch it?”

 

Lu Shifeng didn’t care about this, he asked, “Can you see the person?”

 

“…”

 

I have never heard of such a request.

 


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Chapter 30 – So this was how the Qi family’s daughters-in-law are brought in

Chapter 30 – So this was how the Qi family’s daughters-in-law are brought in

 

Xue Qing opened the door of the cab, watching as Xing Zhongwan got into the car. Placing both hands on the door, she looked at him. Her handsome face was less carefree now and more serious, “Don’t you think that this is weird?”

 

Xing Zhongwan started the car, “It is weird. I still can’t find any clues but I’m taking it one step at a time. It’s a fake marriage anyway. I’ll move my mother back first.”

 

Xue Qing stared at Xing Zhongwan and saw that he looked unsure.

 

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

 

Xue Qing squeezed herself into the driver’s seat, “Be honest, are you interested in Qi Yun? We’ve been good friends for so many years. Tell me so I can give you my take on things.”

 

Xing Zhongwan pushed her away in disgust, “Move aside. Laozi might be doing something stupid now, but my mind is not confused. It’s impossible for me and Qi Yun.”

 

Xue Qing snorted. His words were harsh but who would secretly take some dumpling back to give that somebody a taste. It’s not like Qi Yun has never eaten any delicious food before.

 

He took out a bottle of perfume from her pocket and threw it over, “Hey, when I came, that sissy asked me to bring this to you. He said the old you would’ve quickly used it up. Don’t you think he’s being a little pretentious, nagging you on how you should use this perfume.”

 

Xing Zhongwan took the bottle of perfume. “You should learn more from Lao Cheng, then your heart will become more delicate.”

 

Xue Qing rolled her eyes, “He’s your general manager. If he’s not careful or delicate, who will be? Hurry up and go now, else your Qi Yun will cry later.”

 

Xing Zhongwan swore at her before slamming the door heavily. He then stomped on the accelerator and drove away.

 

As soon as Xing Zhongwan entered the villa, he saw that Qi Yun was dressed neatly and already waiting for him at the door. Xing Zhongwan got out of the car and asked about the strangeness, “Is there anything happening today? Why are you wearing… such formal attire?”

 

Qi Yun looked indifferent. He then saw a familiar face, it was Madam Qi’s secretary.

 

“Young madam, today is the day for you and the third young master to register your marriage.”

 

Xing Zhongwan glanced at Qi Yun in surprise. So quickly? Was it too late to think on his decision before taking action?

 

After getting in the car, Xing Zhongwan lowered his head and said in a low voice, “Hey, what is your mother doing? They won’t really take us to the marriage registration office, will they?”

 

Qi Yun turned his head slightly, “My mother is the best at acting, you might as well enjoy this play.”

 

Xing Zhongwan thought to himself, I’m afraid that in your mother’s eyes, we’re the ones in the play.

 

Qi Yun turned his body sideways, leaned on Xing Zhongwan, closed his eyes, the scent of pine wood on his body was stronger tonight and it smelled very comforting.

 

Xing Zhongwan leaned to the side subconsciously. The embarrassment from this morning had not subsided and now he has to go to a fake marriage. Xing Zhongwan felt that his brain was really broken.

 

Suddenly remembering that there was a Chinese mugwort dumpling in his pocket, he took it out and tapped on Qi Yun’s arm, “Hey, do you want to eat some? These mugwort dumplings are delicious.”

 

Qi Yun listened to that voice speak like it was offering treasures and curiously straightened his body before taking the unidentified object with a soft fragrance in his hand…

 

He opened his mouth and took a small bite. Xing Zhongwan looked expectantly, “Is it delicious?” Qi Yun nodded, “It has a special taste.”

 

Xing Zhongwan smiled and said, “It still doesn’t taste as good as the Jiangnan main store. The Chinese mugwort dumplings in the main store have a strong aroma, but they are delicious. I really want to go back and eat a few.”

 

Hearing what he said, Qi Yun hurriedly picked it up and took a big bite, “When things have ended here, we’ll go to Jiangnan to live for a while.”

 

Xing Zhongwan turned around in surprise, “Why?”

 

Qi Yun said, “Listening to the local accent from your mouth made me really want to go see the place where you once lived.”

 

Xing Zhongwan was stunned for a moment. After staring at the sesame foam sticking to Qi Yun’s mouth for some time, he took out a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped it gently for him.

 

After he finished wiping, Xing Zhongwan felt a little embarrassed. His actions felt a little ambiguous. Putting the handkerchief back into his pocket, he grabbed the half-eaten mugwort dumpling in Qi Yun’s hand, “You don’t have to finish it if you don’t like it.” He shoved it into his own mouth, only to find out that something felt off after he finished chewing it, so he could only swallow it. When doing so, he accidentally choked and couldn’t help but beat on his chest a few times. Qi Yun frowned, “What’s wrong?” Xing Zhongwan coughed for a long time before finally swallowing it successfully, his eyes turning red.

 

Qi Yun handed the thermos cup that was originally prepared for him to Xing Zhongwan, “Drink some water.” 

 

Xing Zhongwan took it, opened the lid and took a sip. Qi Yun patted him on the back, “Why are you so careless?”

 

Xing Zhongwan closed the lid with a guilty conscience, looking at the faint worry on Qi Yun’s face, he didn’t know what to feel.

 

Qi Yun still knew his mother very well. She really was a good actor. As expected, she came to the marriage registration office, but it was only held in the VIP room. Someone was already waiting inside and the documents were already prepared. They just had to sign the documents. Xing Zhongwan read the marriage registration application very carefully. He even followed through with the procedure seriously.

 

It’s just that on his page, his actual name was not written on it. There were only two words, ‘Wanwan’. Plus, the gender column was also left blank. Xing Zhongwan felt that it was funny. Madam Qi, you are pretending to play family in this official department. You’re so arrogant, is the director of marriage registration aware of this?

 

Xing Zhongwan wrote the words ‘Wanwan’ in the blank space for his signature and couldn’t help laughing while writing it down. After signing, Qi Yun held the pen with a serious expression. Xing Zhongwan smiled and walked to his side, guiding his hand to the blank space for signing, “Come, sign it here.”

 

Qi Yun nodded and signed his name very solemnly.

 

When the two came out of the marriage registration office, Qi Yun held the document bag containing their marriage agreement firmly to his chest. 

 

Xing Zhongwan was puzzled, “It’s just waste paper, why are you holding onto it so tightly?”

 

Qi Yun’s hands stroked the rough document bag, “This is not waste paper, one day I will make it real.”

 

The smile on Xing Zhongwan’s mouth gradually disappeared and he coughed awkwardly, “What did you promise your mother for her to be willing to play along with you like this?”

 

Qi Yun looked ahead, the corners of his mouth curved slightly, “Wanwan, this is just the beginning.”

 

Qi Yun returned to the villa and asked Xing Zhongwan to put the document bag in the safe. Xing Zhongwan closed the safe, “It’s not some valuable thing, is this necessary?”

 

Qi Yun lay on the bed and said, “It’s very important.” Xing Zhongwan didn’t want to discuss the importance of a few pieces of waste paper with him and stretched before going downstairs to get something to eat.

 

Qi Yun stopped him, “Wanwan, it was for real when I said we would go to Jiangnan. We will leave the day after tomorrow. I have asked Chen Ying to contact the hospital there. I can go to the hospital there for rehabilitation.”

 

Xing Zhongwan thought that he heard wrongly, “We’re really going? I thought you were joking.” As the Qingming Festival was approaching, he could also go back and worship his mother.

 

“Will your mother let you leave?”

 

 Xing Zhongwan expressed the doubts in his heart.

 

Qi Yun said, “Wanwan, help me up.”

 

Xing Zhongwan went to help him up and Qi Yun leaned against the bedside, “You know why she agreed to let me marry you?”

 

 Xing Zhongwan shook his head. He really didn’t know, although he was curious.

 

“If you were a woman, you might not be in this world anymore. Who is the fourth young master,  Qi? I know too well that someone useless won’t be able to hold up his own fight. My mother can’t rely on him, he is just a shield. What she needs most now is someone who can provide her an heir who she can control and this heir should preferably have the blood of the Shen family. My grandfather has too many grandchildren so this is the only edge she has in order to stabilize her power. “

 

Qi Yun stopped looking in Xing Zhongwan’s direction.

 

“I was abandoned by her. She will not place her hopes on me, but on my child. My child’s mother must be someone she personally picked to hold in the palm of her hand. Your sister Xing Zhongjie didn’t run away on purpose. When she made a deal with Xing Zhengping, she specified that she did not want a woman.”

 

“You can’t give birth to a child. Moreover, I like you. She went through with this farce just to appease my heart and earn my obedience in the future.”

 

Xing Zhongwan frowned, “Qi Yun, your deal with your mother is to give her a child?”

 

Qi Yun stretched out his hand and the bandaged hands stayed still in the air, waiting for Xing Zhongwan. Xing Zhongwan was stunned for a moment before taking a few steps to hold it.

 

Only then did Qi Yun’s face show a hint of relief, “I have to protect you, Wanwan, or she will take action against you sooner or later. You gain some and lose some. You should understand this truth.”

 

Xing Zhongwan’s face was gloomy and he could feel the cold hand he was holding through the bandage, “You have come to a decision so I can’t say anything. I will accompany you through this storm. Right now, I’m going to go downstairs to get you something to eat. Want to go together?”

 

Qi Yun nodded. Xing Zhongwan bent down and let Qi Yun climb onto his back. He couldn’t help saying, “Qi Yun, you’ve sunk low.”

 

Qi Yun put her arms around Xing Zhongwan’s neck, “Wanwan, I’ll have surgery after we return from Jiangnan. I want to see you. I want to see you so bad that I’m going crazy. My Wanwan must be the most beautiful person in the world.”

 

Xing Zhongwan was amused by him, “You’re right, I am good-looking, but not as good-looking as you. You look like when you were young. When I think about it now, I…”

 

Qi Yun snorted, “Have you seen me when I was younger?”

 

Xing Zhongwan was shocked and realized that he had run his mouth, “How is that possible? I was only imagining what you looked like when you were young. Hey, what do you want to eat tonight?”

 

He was quickly trying to find another topic to talk about.

 

The dirty little boy flashed in Qi Yun’s mind inexplicably. It was only for a moment before he had completely forgotten what the child looked like.

 

“When I’m healed, I’ll carry you through the path of Sycamore trees of our Qi family’s old house. All the daughter-in-laws of the Qi family are carried into our house like that.”

 

Xing Zhongwan stopped walking and had a worried face, “Hey, hey, have you had enough? Carrying me? Through a path of Sycamore trees? Not to mention, daughter-in-law? You really don’t know how to restrain yourself. Be careful, I might toss you away.”

 

After saying that he was about to let go, Qi Yun was not afraid and even leaned on Xing Zhongwan’s back, “My Wanwan is not such a person, you will not leave me.”

 

Black lines appeared on Xing Zhongwan’s face. Qi Yun, where did you get your confidence!?

 

Thinking like this, he tightened his grasp on Qi Yun’s leg a bit and went downstairs steadily…

 


T/N: I want someone to romatically carry me through a path of Sycamore trees too… Realistically, maybe a mechanical crane would have to do the work in order to lift such a heavy load. When I think about it, perhaps it’s not such a good idea after all.

 

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