Chapter 274 - Chapter 274: Do You Like Me?
Chapter 274: Do You Like Me?
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Nick opened the medicine cabinet and tended to Ji Chi’s wound. “Master, you should go to the hospital. Your wound needs medical attention, and we’ve used up all the antibiotics at home.”
“Don’t waste your words,” Ji Chi impatiently furrowed his brow.
He couldn’t go to the hospital, leaving Jiang Junlin alone at home!
The phone rang, a call from China. Landline, Lu Zhiyuan and Pei Qiuying were both targets of assassination at the Global Center. Pei Qiuying was severely injured and taken to the central hospital, while Lu Zhiyuan was unharmed.
Nick was startled by the news. “Master, is the Shadow master targeting Third Young Master?”
“It’s about time,” Ji Chi pretended to doze off and whispered, “After Third Young Master’s identity was exposed, he lived too carefree. Isn’t it unusual that there’s no news about the Shadow master in China?”
“None!” Nick replied. “It took Third Young Master years to uncover Jiang Junlin’s identity. The Shadow master’s identity isn’t so easily exposed.”
“I’ve already restrained most of the Dark Web’s forces in Europe, hoping that Third Young Master won’t encounter any accidents during his recovery. I didn’t expect him to have time to deal with Third Young Master.” Ji Chi pursed his lips and coldly snorted. “No matter how well-hidden they are, we’ll find out. By the way, have you traced the source of the tracking device hidden in Jiang Junlin’s ring?”
“It’s a batch of military equipment from China,” Nick said. “The factory is in Paris. I’ve been following this lead. Jiang Junlin must have had access to the chip, and it’s of a high grade. These are prototypes, not yet perfected, and he gave them all to secret agents.”
“After we trace the source, hand the chips over to our technology research department.”
“Understood!”
After instructing Nick, Ji Chi changed into a white shirt, lazily leaned back on the sofa, wanting to drink, but Nick stopped him. “Master, don’t drink. If you drink more, your arm will be ruined.”
“Am I pushing too hard?” Ji Chi reflected. “The Dark Web is like a wall. I really don’t believe I can’t break through it and release Zhang Qiang!”
“Master?”
“Release him!” Ji Chi said casually. “Sometimes, you need bait for fishing.”
“Understood.” Nick called Rong Li and told him to release Zhang Qiang. “Release all the Elite Guards too?”
“Release them all!”
Rong Li cursed angrily, “Why are you doing this? By letting them go, you’re making yourself a target.”
“If we keep them locked up, it will be even harder to trace this lead.” Ji Chi said, “I’m willing to be the target!”
“You’re truly mad!” Rong Li cursed loudly. “Sooner or later, you’ll die at Jiang Junlin’s hands!”
After Rong Li hung up, Ji Chi looked out the window at the falling snow. It was almost Chinese New Year, and he had never celebrated it with Jiang Junlin. Ji Chi said, “Send some medicine down.”
“Master?”
“Send some anti-inflammatory and blood-boosting medicine down,” Ji Chi ordered.
“Understood!” Nick thought to himself, if you care about Mr. Jiang’s injury, why fight with him at all?
Global Center had such a major incident, and Gu Ci couldn’t pretend not to know. After changing into a different set of clothes, she hurriedly went to the Global Center without even making a phone call.
Qin Wan remarked, “This acting is truly top-notch!”
When Gu Ci arrived at the Global Center, Lu Zhiyuan had just finished a day of examinations, and he had no injuries whatsoever. Upon hearing that Gu Ci was there, there was a hint of joy deep in Lu Zhiyuan’s heart.
“Lu Zhiyuan, are you okay?” Gu Ci anxiously checked him up and down. “Do you have any injuries?”
Li Jiang observed silently, his expression serene, and his heart focused. Lu Zhiyuan glanced at him, and Li Jiang suddenly realized that Third Master found him to be an unwanted third wheel. He swiftly made his exit.
“Gu Ci, are you genuinely concerned about me?”
“Of course, I’m concerned about you!” Gu Ci replied, relieved, and looked at him, her eyes fixed on his cool gaze. Third Master wasn’t as icy as when they first met; there was depth in his eyes, always hiding something she couldn’t comprehend.
Gu Ci also couldn’t tell if he was acting or expressing genuine emotions.
“But can you tell who I am?”
“No matter who you are, if you were assassinated and killed, could he still live?”
Someone stabbed a knife into Lu Zhiyuan’s heart, and he finally understood how he had felt when he kept rejecting Gu Ci back then. Gu Ci had confessed in front of the whole world, only to be rejected by him!
Was this karma?
“I’m fine. You can leave now!” Lu Zhiyuan coldly issued the dismissal.
Gu Ci sneered, “Third Master, was this Pei Qiuying’s doing?”
“No!”
Gu Ci taunted, “She nearly caused Third Young Master to have an accident during the race, and you nearly lost your life. You’re quite bold to meet her at the Global Center. If you had really been shot, you wouldn’t be innocent.”
“I met Pei Qiuying for an important matter, not what you’re thinking.” Lu Zhiyuan didn’t even realize how flustered he sounded while explaining, fearing that Gu Ci might misunderstand.
“For something important? What could be more important than your life? You almost died due to her scheming. Haven’t you learned your lesson?” Gu Ci’s acting skills were in full display. “It’s truly like childhood sweethearts growing up together; when a beauty sheds a tear, you become softhearted.”
In this moment, Gu Ci portrayed her feelings of envy and jealousy without any hint of pretense.
Qin Wan had been right; she was jealous of the time Lu Zhiyuan had spent pulling Pei Qiuying out of the abyss and into the world. She had once thought that their time together was unique, but it turned out that others had similar experiences.
Pei Qiuying had it too!
And for that, Pei Qiuying had to die!
Lu Zhiyuan couldn’t argue back, and he felt it was absurd. “Gu Ci, are you jealous?”
“Yes!” Gu Ci admitted, “I am jealous!”
Lu Zhiyuan felt a mixture of sourness, pain, and relief in his heart. “Why do you have the right to be jealous? You once said that in your heart, Third Young Master and I are the same person. But when Third Young Master forced you to choose, you chose him. So what does it matter who I like or dislike, and what does it have to do with you?”
As he spoke, he realized how he had lost his composure.
Seeing Gu Ci’s surprised gaze, he felt even more embarrassed.
“Third Master, you…” Gu Ci clenched her fists by her sides, “I’ve said before that I like you, but you rejected me more than once. Now, what do you mean by this?”
At the Global Center, the atmosphere grew tense.
“It’s nothing!” Lu Zhiyuan avoided her intense gaze.
However, Gu Ci grabbed his hand, forcing him to meet her eyes. Her eyes were slightly reddened. “Third Master, don’t evade my question. Do you… like me?” “Gu Ci, don’t push it too far!”
“Whether you like or dislike someone, it’s just a matter of a single sentence. Is it that hard to answer?”
“I don’t like you!” Third Master heard the coldness in his own voice. “The one who likes you is Third Young Master, not me!”
This statement, said to Gu Ci, was more of a reminder to himself. He could only keep telling himself that Gu Ci belonged to Third Young Master in order to restrain the growing desires in his heart.
“I knew it. In your heart, I’m not as important as Pei Qiuying!” Gu Ci muttered to herself, “You saved her in times of danger, supported each other for so many years, even if you’re raising a dog, there would be feelings.”
Lu Zhiyuan remained silent..