Chapter 29 (1/2)

Edited by Bet fro, sandwiching Chen Qing between the lunch with his old friend” scenario was completely ruined

When he confirh is enough and stopped 's jacket and, on the pretext of getting tableware for his brothers, left the inner rooainst the round table in the outer room When he noticed shi+ Jin's serious expression, he raised his eyebrows and asked, “What's wrong? Were you bullied by your brothers?”

“No” shi+ Jin moved closer to him and lowered his voice “When I went to pick up my brother, I noticed there were people in the nearby rooms The problem is, the waiter said the second and third floors are empty today I think it's weird; we'd better pay more attention”

Gua Two's eyes flashed He said, “The roo Jun-shao's special identity, he booked those two floors in advance In which room did you see soht his reaction rong—the man was too calm He looked at him suspiciously, then continued, “There should be people in both roo with o, and I heard so his explanation, Gua Two's expression becae He trailed off as he realized so his teeth: “You know there are people in the empty roo as if he was trying not to suests on the first floor are the government people Do you think Jun-shao would allow you to come otherwise? So relax, eat, drink—the sky hasn't fallen yet By the hy are your brothers here? Did you call them? And you even boasted about them sonot right about Mr Chen? Huh, you're sharp”

“…No, I was just having fun boasting,” shi+ Jin forced out through clenched teeth, letting go of him He suddenly became tired “I feel like a complete fool,” he confessed to Xiao Si

Xiao Si was silent for a moment, then comforted him weakly, <it's fine,=”” i'm=”” more=”” stupid=”” than=”” you=””>

shi+ Jin: “…”

Feeling as if his life had no , he took the tableware to the inner roo like a wilted plant

“What's wrong?” Lian Jun asked

shi+ Jin glanced at hi and shook his head Heto separate fro today, and he needed so distance between two of the the bell and asked Gua Two to bring thethem was a roasted lamb shoulder—the “kiddie version” of the roasted whole lamb shi+ Jin once wanted to eat

Unfortunately, shi+ Jin was i and did not notice Lian Jun's new order

Xiang Aoting, who detected the change in shi+ Jin's ement” He helped ry?”

shi+ Jin shook his head, looked up at him and asked quietly, “Fourth Brother, was I very silly when I introduced you?” I knew Lian Jun must have prepared, so why did I make a scene? I should've sat there, chowed downstory short, he was still too inexperienced

Xiang Aoting's expression softened When he opened his ruhteen, but their IQ stays the sao, it's impossible not to be silly They will always be silly Aren't you e off your brothers like that when you're already an adult?” This last sentence was almost inadible, barely a shape on his lips

shi+ Jin becalowered at his third brother, raising his fist

Rong Zhouzhong sent hi, sandwiched between theh—it ay too long since he saw this scene of friendly brothers' fight

This meal was, ultied in uninvited So, while they waited for food to be served, shi+ Weichong asked the waiter to set the table in the outer roo family matters to discuss

When shi+ Jin followed, Lian Jun did not stop him He simply asked Gua Two to let the waiter take all the extra dishes to shi+ Weichong's table

The bustling inner roo a cup of tea and set it on the table before the other man He turned toward hier is extre's heart er” He reached for the hot tea Lian Jun poured hi Is he your new subordinate?”

“Yes, he grew quickly” Lian Jun leaned back in his wheelchair and ladled himself another bowl of soup He stirred it slowly and seemed to casually chit-chat “shi+ Jin has a sense of propriety, and is well-behaved Usually, he would never be that rudelistened, beads of sweat appeared on his forehead

They have known each other forwouldn't say he knew Lian Jun co at least seventy percent Lian Jun never said less nonsense on inappropriate occasions, but now, out of the blue, he praised his new subordinate What's more, he implied this subordinate, who made a spectacle of himself, was usually polite and kept a low profile When coupled with the previous sentence, “shi+ Jin's sense of danger is extre al about you, and not only I, but even my new follower noticed it So, before I tear off your mask of friendliness, you'd better seize the opportunity to confess

“Lian Jun…” Chen Qing wanted to say so, but his mouth opened and closed without a word Suddenly drained of energy, he collapsed in his chair and a bitter smile appeared on his face “Lian Jun, you're still so… I ree” Lian Jun looked at hi well?”

Surprised, Chen Qing had to puzzle out the code he hadn't heard for a long time After a moment, his eyes turned red, and he raised a hand to wipe his face He htened and looked into Lian Jun's eyes “It's fine, it sprouted three new shots Unfortunately, a cat scratched one, and my wife moved the other two to a new pot I don't knohether it can be saved”

What this ained three new ht My as the injured one, and it was ht Please save the's eyes filled with anxiety and hope He nodded and replied ood today”

When he heard this pro's tense body relaxed, and he was torn between a s on his heart for a long time had loosened a little He thanked Lian Jun silently and changed the topic

The atmosphere in the outer room was tense

shi+ Jin sat alone, and his three brothers sat opposite The table between the smell filled the air, but no one moved their chopsticks With the

shi+ Weichong got straight to the point “Xiao Jin, we came today because anted to talk to both you and Lian Jun”

shi+ Jin had guessed shi+ Weichong and Rong Zhouzhong were su shi+ Weichong's expression was grave, his scalp tingled “What do you want to talk about?”

“About your future” shi+ Weichong answered His brorinkled, and he continued in all earnestness, “Lian Jun said it's up to you to decide whether you leave or stay Xiao Jin, I hope you will return home with me”

So this hat they wanted to talk about

shi+ Jin relaxed a little, but still refused categorically “Big Brother, I'o back”

“Xiao Jin” shi+ Weichong radiated disapproval “I thought we'd cleared up thatwanted to have a good talk with those of his brothers he had ruled out as murderers Now that the opportunity had arisen, he sorted his thoughts and said seriously, “Big Brother, Third Brother, Fourth Brother, because I did misunderstood you before, I acted wilfully and it made you worry For that, I'o back because I suspected you but now, I siht—I like it there very much”

The three older men frowned in unison

“After all, our faned and continued to explain, “Each of you has his own life and career, and his own relatives to take care of If I came back with you, it would , eo to school alone, and wait for you to contactyou, I simply want you to understand I prefer my present life to the one I used to lead I can learn a lot while staying with Lian Jun Gua One and others do their best to teachto the university, but it's not, I's… I''s eyebrows knitted in a deep frown, and Xiang Aoting tensed up; even Rong Zhouzhong's expression said ‘Are you daft?' They didn't have to speak out loud for shi+ Jin to know their answer: No, it's not okay Would any nor and “studying” in their bullshi+t “university”? Are you delirious?

Xiang Aoting shook his head “Xiao Jin, this isn't about us trusting you Staying with Lian Jun is not safe—you ht about your future? This is a path of no return,” added shi+ Weichong

“I know, I have thought things through,” shi+ Jin replied fir theerous Fourth Brother, if I said flying a fighter is dangerous, would you retire and transfer to a safer unit?”

Xiang Aoting frowned and did not answer

shi+ Jin turned toward Rong Zhouzhong “Third Brother, if I said being a celebrity is dangerous, because you are harassed by stalker fans and omnipresent paparazzi, and I'd like you to beco Zhouzhong sneered “It seems you still have a death wish What the hell is this analogy? And if you dare to calllike ‘celebrity' one more time, I will twist your head off”

shi+ Jin: “…”

He decided to ignore hiain

shi+ Weichong raised a hand, interrupting his prepared question The expression in his eyes was coain “I understand what you uht face while following Lian Jun and the dangers the other occupations face are fundamentally different, you probably won't listen anyway I will ask you just one question: do you really have to stay with him?”

“Yes” There was no hesitation in shi+ Jin's voice He lauded his brothers a little “And I believe it's not true I'm on a path of no return—I have you to fall back on, don't I?”

This flattery was exactly on point shi+ Weichong and Xiang Aoting's expression relaxed al snorted, his scowl eased a little, and he did not refute this statement either