Chapter 114 – Lu Shifeng’s Son
After Secretary Jin left, the bombardment didn’t stop.
Jian Luo wasn’t very familiar with the adjutant. He said softly, “Adjutant, isn’t it tiring to stand there? Come and sit.”
The adjutant turned, looking at Jian Luo. “It’s fine, I’m not tired.”
Jian Luo hesitated. In the room, there was a small fridge with his homemade ice cream and desserts. Though it wasn’t the best time to eat, to ease the awkward atmosphere, he got up, took some desserts out, and placed them on the table.
Jian Luo offered: “I made these casually. If you don’t mind, please try them.”
The adjutant didn’t respond immediately. His face remained serious as he said, “Mr. Jian, I came here also to tell you something.”
Jian Luo’s hand shook, feeling a bit scared by the tense atmosphere outside. “What is it?”
The adjutant paused before saying, “Our battleship has indeed been attacked. To protect the Emperor, we must give our all. The marshal is leading the troops. The enemy’s firepower is intense, so…”
Jian Luo was on edge: “So?”
“There are no certainties in battle,” the adjutant said. “So, there is a possibility of a grim outcome. The marshal asked me to protect you and also to tell you something.”
Jian Luo, nestled on the sofa, felt completely anxious. “What is it?”
The adjutant’s expression was stern: “He hopes that if anything happens to him, you and the children can find a reliable support. He mentioned that Mr. Nie and the priest are responsible people…”
“…”
Jian Luo was speechless.
He had been nervous, but now, hearing this, his worry turned into anger.
Jian Luo laughed in exasperation: “At such a critical time, instead of thinking about reinforcements, you’re here delivering last words?”
The adjutant was taken aback.
Jian Luo, with nothing else to do, vented: “I’m not his property. How dare he think about dividing assets at a time like this? Listen, if anything happens to him, I’ll entrust the children to the dragon clan. As for me, you have no say.”
He didn’t even know what exactly he was angry about, but he was definitely upset.
He hoped Lu Shifeng would live well, hoped he would be safe.
His frustration might stem from Lu Shifeng’s first thought being to hand him over to others, treating him like a transferable item. But he was a living person!
The adjutant, observing Jian Luo’s genuine anger, picked up a piece
of dessert from the table and said, “Actually… there might be another way.”
Jian Luo was suspicious: “What?”
Holding the dessert, the adjutant said, “I heard their target isn’t just the Emperor but also you.”
Jian Luo was stunned, pointing to himself: “Me?”
“Yes.” The adjutant raised his eyes to look at him. This usually silent young man said, “The Silver Grey side demands that if you are willing to be their guest on their battleship, they will cease their attack.”
Jian Luo’s heart sank. This was a trap, wasn’t it?
This was obviously a malicious setup.
A guest? Only a fool would believe such a blatant lie, right?
Seeing Jian Luo hesitate, the adjutant’s face showed a faintly indifferent smile: “Didn’t you say you wanted to find a solution? If you agree, the marshal wouldn’t have to take such a huge risk.”
“……”
There was a moment of silence in the room.
Jian Luo sat on the sofa, sinking into silence. Just when the aide thought he would say something, Jian Luo suddenly spoke up, “I’m feeling a bit unwell. I need to use the restroom.”
The aide squinted.
Jian Luo patted his stomach. “Pregnant people often have poor health. Can you be understanding?”
The aide set down the pastries and gestured, “Go ahead.”
Jian Luo stood up to head to the bathroom. As he walked away, he heard the aide casually say from the sofa, “If you’re planning to contact someone in the bathroom, I advise you not to bother.”
Jian Luo paused.
“When I came in, our space was already divided,” the aide said with a smirk. “You can try to make a call, but I’m afraid you won’t be satisfied with the result.”
Jian Luo checked his wristband and found zero signal. In an instant, his heart sank halfway. It wasn’t that he suspected the aide for any other reason, but because he knew Lu Shifeng well. The Marshal wasn’t the type to sacrifice pawns for the sake of the bigger picture. Even if Silver Gray had made such a demand, Lu Shifeng wouldn’t agree, nor would he let such information reach Jian Luo’s ears. He was the type to handle everything and then come back to say, “Everything’s fine.”
“What’s your purpose?” Jian Luo asked.
The aide was somewhat surprised. “Are you so sure I’m lying?”
“Why are you doing this?” Jian Luo frowned, deeply puzzled. “I heard from Secretary Jin that you’ve been with the Marshal for centuries, and he trusts you so much. Why…”
“Shut up!”
The aide’s calm expression suddenly cracked, and he glared at Jian Luo with some resentment. “Do you think you can teach me what to do?”
“…”
Jian Luo obediently fell silent.
After a moment, the aide grew impatient again and sneered, “Why aren’t you talking? Feeling smug?”
Jian Luo remarked, “Whether I talk or not, you’re impossible to please.”
The aide’s face twisted momentarily, somewhat gritting his teeth. “When you meet Silver Gray, you’ll behave.”
“…”
Jian Luo suddenly remembered the masked figure he had seen on the screen last time, sending shivers down his spine.
A true man can bend and stretch. He decisively walked around the sofa to confront the aide. “Big brother, what have I done to offend you? Can’t I change and make amends? Please spare me. Whatever you want, I’ll give it to you, really.”
The aide remained seated on the sofa, unmoved. Upon hearing Jian Luo’s words, he looked up and said, “Anything I want?”
“Yeah, yeah,” Jian Luo nodded quickly.
The aide was serious. He stared into Jian Luo’s eyes. “I want Lu Shifeng. Will you give him to me?”
“…”
This wasn’t a joke.
Jian Luo felt utterly helpless. If it were anything else, it would be negotiable, but this… this situation was the most difficult to handle.
Seeing Jian Luo’s silence, the aide’s gaze turned colder. “Can you give him to me?”
“He’s not mine, how can I give him to you?” Jian Luo simply sat on the sofa, giving up the struggle. “For matters of the heart, forcing it is meaningless. You’ve been with him for so long. If there’s no hope, it’s probably because he doesn’t feel the same way about you. You have good qualities yourself. Why hang onto someone who doesn’t reciprocate? It’s futile.”
“You know nothing!” The aide’s calm expression suddenly cracked, and he looked at Jian Luo with some hatred. “What do you know about it?”
“…”
Jian Luo’s heart was in turmoil.
As he emerged from the portal, he immediately saw a familiar face—the Queen, now with red hair and dressed in a red dress. She cooed, “Luo Luo, if only you had come with me earlier, you wouldn’t have to endure this suffering.”
Jian Luo’s lips twitched, too overwhelmed to express surprise. “Is this what you call an undisturbed, untraceable paradise?”
The Queen shrugged, feigning tears. “I’m just a poor woman who was captured.”
The aide interjected with a deadpan expression, “Second Master, aren’t you tired?”
“…Not really,” the Queen reverted to her normal self. She smiled at Jian Luo, “You’ll like it here. You’ll be happy here from now on.”
“I don’t know about the future. I’m not very happy now,” Jian Luo said.
The Queen pursed her lips. “You’re still as humorous as ever.”
“Thanks,” Jian Luo replied dryly. “You’re not bad either.”
This seemed to be a large battleship, lavishly decorated with a taste reminiscent of nouveau riche opulence, exuding an atmosphere of extravagance everywhere. Golden trinkets were strewn around like trash, disregarded in the corners.
Compared to Lu Shifeng’s militaristic management style, this place hardly resembled a battleship. It was more like a leisure bar, indulgent and luxurious.
The Queen stood up and approached Jian Luo. “Is your due date approaching? What did the doctor say? Is there any danger?”
Jian Luo was a smart man. He and the Queen were somewhat acquainted, and in this unfamiliar environment with an unpredictable aide, it was better to cozy up to old friends. Who knew, perhaps his prison life would be more comfortable this way.
With these thoughts in mind, Jian Luo said, “It’s almost time. There’s danger in childbirth, but the doctor refuses to tell me more. Maybe he’s afraid I’ll overthink it. To be honest, I’m not sure myself.”
The Queen nodded, “Don’t worry, we’ve made a lot of preparations. Nothing will happen to you.”
“… But because of you all, I’m even more worried.”
However, Jian Luo didn’t dare to say it. He didn’t dare to ask either. Right now, he just wanted to play dead to avoid being dragged away for interrogation and torture.
Just as he was thinking, the Queen forcefully took his hand and removed his wristband, saying, “There’s a locator inside.”
The adjutant standing nearby added, “I’ve demagnetized it.”
“Restore the magnetism. Later, let Xiao Wang pilot the warship in the opposite direction,” the Queen said leisurely, “We can deceive them for a while.”
Jian Luo gave her a disdainful glance.
Ignoring Jian Luo’s expression, the Queen handed him a new wristband, “Don’t try to remove it. It’s not good for the baby.”
Initially, Jian Luo had some thoughts, but now he dared not move. He wasn’t afraid for himself, but he feared harming the child in his belly. Even if there was a slight possibility, he didn’t want to risk the child.
The adjutant said, “Don’t worry, nothing will happen to Lu Shifeng’s seed. It’s not that easy for something to go wrong.”
Jian Luo glared at the adjutant, genuinely wanting to kick him if not for the vast power difference.
The Queen poked Jian Luo’s belly, now dyed crimson, murmuring, “This is the future Dragon King…”
An awkward silence hung in the air. Just as they locked eyes, footsteps approached from the end of the corridor, led by a masked man followed by several lackeys.
As they walked, the man named Silver Grey grumbled, “Damn it, how many troops did I lose? Why is Lu Shifeng so ruthless? It’s like he killed my wife. I’ll get him sooner or later…”
As he spoke, he approached.
Silver Grey was surprised to see Jian Luo, “Oh, you’re here. Hey, little brother, I suddenly invited you over. Hope you don’t mind?”
Jian Luo was speechless, “It’s indeed quite sudden.”
The Queen teased, “Get used to it, Luoluo. He’s a rough man, not gentle at all.”
Silver Grey objected, “What’s it to you if women chatter all day? What’s your business with men talking? Shut up, will you?”
The Queen rolled her eyes.
Initially, Jian Luo thought he was here to suffer, even expecting to be locked up and tortured. However, unexpectedly, he was here to listen to a monologue, and surprisingly, it had a certain charm to it.
Silver Grey refocused his gaze on Jian Luo, saying, “Don’t worry, little brother. We’re not good people. Consider this place as your own home. Take whatever you want to eat. If you’re unhappy, we can blow up a couple of planets to relieve boredom. It’s okay, anyway, it’s not my business.”
“…,” Jian Luo was momentarily speechless.
Silver Grey chuckled, “Why so serious? Hey, we’re not threatening Lu Shifeng with you, are we?”
Jian Luo asked, “Then why did you…”
“To make Lu Shifeng’s son call me daddy, isn’t that satisfying?” Silver Grey began his absurd plan, “I’ll send him a video later to drive him crazy.”
Jian Luo was at a loss for words.
Author’s note: Jian Luo: Feeling quite helpless.
T/N: Hey there! How have y’all been? If you missed the previous TN, been busy with life and all, so apologies for the super delayed update, but I plan on finishing this series this year so hang on tight! Please accept this mass-update as an apology! We will get back to a regular update schedule till the last chapter is published (ch180). There is plenty more where that came from, so stay tuned! Hope you’ve all stayed healthy!
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