Death Progress Bar 125

Social Animal

Lian Jun appeased Shi Jin for a while. After calming his lover, he looked at Uncle Long again. โ€œDo I have to start the drug therapy immediately?โ€

โ€œThe sooner the better,โ€ Uncle Long replied resolutely. โ€œI know what youโ€™re thinking but itโ€™s impossible. I wonโ€™t give you medicine to temporarily suppress the toxin againโ€”itโ€™s too harmful to your body. Jun-shao, this window that is the right time for treatment is not something you can make open again as you wish, and your body is not a reusable modeling clay that you can reshape again and again.โ€

Since the doctor said this much, it seemed Lian Jun had only one choice left.

โ€œThen start the therapy as soon as possible,โ€ Shi Jin said firmly, taking the decision out of Lian Junโ€™s hands. The look on his face stated he wouldnโ€™t accept any objections. โ€œUncle Long, please make preparations. If Lian Jun really wonโ€™t be able to attend the conference, Iโ€™ll go in his stead.โ€

Everyone in the room stared at him in shock.

โ€œShi Jin!โ€ Lian Jun actually raised his voice at Shi Jin, which he normally never did.

โ€œItโ€™s no use shouting at me.โ€ Shi Jin turned his head to look him in the eye. โ€œIf you were in my position, I believe you would do the same. Lian Jun, Iโ€™m the deputy leader of Annihilationโ€”you personally confirmed this to other organizations through Zhang Zhuoyuanโ€™s mouth. This means I have enough standing to participate in the conference instead of you. Donโ€™t try to stop me.โ€

Shi Jin had many good qualities, and one of them was always doing what he said he would, no matter the difficulties. Lian Jun looked at Shi Jinโ€™s serious expression, all kinds of arguments on the tip of his tongue, but he couldnโ€™t say a wordโ€”he knew with absolute certainty that he wouldnโ€™t be able to dissuadeย Shi Jin.

In the end, he only tightened his grip on Shi Jinโ€™s hand. โ€œShi Jin, I now regret that at that time, I pushed you into the foreground and let everyone know how important you are to me. This yearโ€™s conference wonโ€™t be the same as in the past years; Annihilation is certain to be targeted by the other four top-echelon organizations. You have no experience, I canโ€™tโ€”โ€

โ€œThen teach me,โ€ Shi Jin interrupted him, squeezing his hand back. โ€œYou can teach me what I need, and youโ€™re so smart, you can definitely find a way to keep me safe and away from the front line. I trust you. Besides, Aunt Lu will also be there. Itโ€™ll be fine.โ€

Lian Junโ€™s brows furrowed and didnโ€™t reply.

Shi Jin didnโ€™t speak either. He had no intention of backing down.

Uncle Long glanced between them. He thought Shi Jinโ€™s solution was reasonable. Personally, he believed Lian Jun should rely on Shi Jin more. The young man was not some fragile greenhouse flower that needed to be protectedโ€”on the contrary, in certain matters, Shi Jin was more responsible and dependable than most people in the world.

As the two parties were locked in a stalemate, Li Jiuzheng, who had been sitting quietly on the sofa, suddenly spoke up. โ€œFrom what I understand, you want to shorten Mr. Lianโ€™s treatment time as much as possible?โ€

Surprised, everyone looked at him. After Uncle Long took notice of Li Jiuzheng, his eyes flashed and he measured him with his eyes.

Li Jiuzheng leaned down to pick up the tablet Shi Jin dropped and put it on the coffee table, then stood up. โ€œIโ€™m a doctor,โ€ he said. โ€œAlthough I donโ€™t specialize in neurology, one of my senior brothers does. Perhaps I might be of help.โ€

โ€œFifth Brotherโ€ฆโ€ Shi Jin called out to him, dazed.

Li Jiuzheng smiled at him. โ€œItโ€™s alright, Iโ€™ll do everything I can to help you,โ€ he said comfortingly, then approached Uncle Long. โ€œCan you show me Mr. Lianโ€™s medical records and the examination results?โ€

Uncle Long didnโ€™t answer but looked at Lian Jun.

The physical condition of the leader of an underworld organization was usually known in detail only by his personal doctor. No matter how excellent a doctor was, it was not good to let an outsider know too much. Li Jiuzheng was indeed an outstanding doctor, but it was not up to Uncle Long to decide whether to accept his help.

At Uncle Longโ€™s inquiring gaze, Lian Jun frowned. He squeezed Shi Jinโ€™s hand again. โ€œShow him.โ€

โ€œThank you for your trust,โ€ Li Jiuzheng said, glancing back at Lian Jun. Noticing that Shi Jin standing beside Lian Jun was still staring at him blankly, he turned around and came over to him. He stroked Shi Jinโ€™s hair, reassuring him, โ€œDonโ€™t be afraid, everything will be fine.โ€

โ€œFifth Brother.โ€ Shi Jin looked up at him, suddenly not knowing what to say.

Li Jiuzheng stroked Shi Jinโ€™s hair again. His movements were a bit awkward and clumsy, but very careful. Seeing that the youth didnโ€™t avoid his hand, his smile deepened. He nodded at Lian Jun, then turned back to Uncle Long. โ€œLetโ€™s go. I need to see the detailed records, and time waits for no one.โ€

Uncle Long looked at Lian Jun and Shi Jin. As Lian Jun didnโ€™t stop him, he nodded and took Li Jiuzheng away.

Shi Jin watched his brother leave, tightly gripping Lian Junโ€™s hand.

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The New Year holiday came to an abrupt end. Li Jiuzheng put on a white coat and shut himself in the lab, and Shi Jin, no longer in the mood to have fun, coerced Lian Jun into giving him โ€œconference prep classesโ€.

Though Lian Jun had yet to cave in, the news that he was about to start treatment quickly spread. The relaxed atmosphere on the island was swept away, and invisible tension filled the air.

โ€œThe general course of the conference is the same every year. You accompanied me last year, so I donโ€™t think it requires much explanation,โ€ Lian Jun began as he pushed down anxiety and worry, watching Shi Jin, who was sitting opposite him earnestly taking notes. โ€œThe difficulty lies not in the conference itself, but dealing with the authorities and contending with the leaders of various organizations. Theyโ€™re all wily old foxes; you need to be careful not to play into their hands. If there is a conflict during the conference, or if someone tails you and sets up an ambushโ€ฆโ€ He suddenly paused.

Shi Jin looked up at him, confused.

โ€œShi Jin, I will never let you go to the meeting instead of me.โ€ Lian Jun said with unusual for him unreasonable attitude, forcefully closed the folder in front of him. โ€œZhang Zhuoyuan and Lu Shan are still fine; even if they donโ€™t help you, at least theyโ€™re unlikely to make trouble for you. Meng Qing from Meridian Gate and Qi Yun from Epoch wonโ€™t be so easy to deal with, however, and Yuan Peng from Snake Fang is a fool who canโ€™t control his temper. Things wonโ€™t go the same way as last yearโ€”this time, Annihilation is being targeted. If they suddenly start making things difficult for you, youโ€”โ€

โ€œLian Jun,โ€ Shi Jin interrupted him. He leaned forward to take his loverโ€™s hand. โ€œLian Jun, you know these guys are not stupid enough to try anything right under the governmentโ€™s eye, and theyโ€™ve just formed an alliance. Their main purpose during this conference should be to feel us out, not to attack me directly. Donโ€™t even say youโ€™ll let Gua One go as your representativeโ€”Meng Qing and the others wonโ€™t accept it. Theyโ€™ll definitely make an issue of it and demand for the authorities to remove Annihilation from the list of legal organizations on the grounds that Annihilationโ€™s leader failed to attend the conference. We canโ€™t allow this to happen as Annihilation still didnโ€™t finish moving its businesses out of the underworld, so Iโ€™m the only possible choice. Iโ€™m your partner and the person you officially announced as your deputy leaderโ€”except for you, Iโ€™m the only one they will acknowledge.โ€

Shi Jinโ€™s analysis was sharp and to the point, but Lian Jun wasnโ€™t happy at all; no one would feel happy if they were forced to personally send their lover into danger. He held Shi Jinโ€™s hand tight and didnโ€™t reply, his expression dark.

Shi Jin got up, leaned over, and cupped Lian Junโ€™s face, forcing him to look into his eyes. โ€œLian Jun, I want you to be healthy and accompany me for the rest of my life,โ€ he said earnestly. โ€œEven if just for me, can you please care about yourself a bit more?โ€

Lian Jun looked at him, his fingers tightening and relaxing. Suddenly, he stood up and pulled Shi Jin into his arms.

Shi Jin hugged him back, offering silent comfort.

They hugged for a while before Lian Jun felt the tension drain from his body. He took a deep breath, forcing himself to come back to his senses, and loosened his embrace. โ€œ…I will contact Aunt Lu and ask her to mix more with Meng Qing and the others,โ€ he said, touching Shi Jinโ€™s face. โ€œLetโ€™s try to get through the conference as smoothly as possible.โ€

He finally gave in.

Shi Jin was overjoyed, and hurriedly nodded his head like a well-behaved child. โ€œOkay. This conference is unlikely to be dangerous, though. You really donโ€™t need to be so worried. Besides, Iโ€™ll have Gua One and the others, theyโ€™ll also help me.โ€

Seeing the look of relief on Shi Jinโ€™s face, Lian Jun caressed his cheek, then hugged him again. So damn useless, this body of his. Shi Jin was not even twenty yet, why must he go through those kinds of things for him?

Noticing the arms holding him tighten more and more, Shi Jin patted his loverโ€™s back in a soothing manner. โ€œDonโ€™t worry, Iโ€™ll come back safely.โ€

โ€œ…There will be no next time,โ€ Lian Jun whispered, his hands clenching until his fingers turned white. โ€œThis will never be allowed to happen again.โ€

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One day after that, Uncle Long decided on the time when to start the treatmentโ€”a week later. For the next week, Lian Jun needed to keep a strict diet and have regular injections of adjuvant drugs to prepare for the drug therapy.

Li Jiuzheng was still shut in the laboratory looking through Lian Junโ€™s thick medical record file and other information but since he was not a neurologist, no one really expected him to turn the tide and suddenly shorten Lian Junโ€™s treatment time to less than a month. As such, the preparations went on with the assumption that Shi Jin would be going to the conference in Lian Junโ€™s stead.

Once the decision was made, Lian Junโ€™s work productivity immediately increased. He first called a meeting with Gua One and the rest, asking them to start preparations for the conference ahead of schedule, then he contacted Zhang Zhuoyuan and told him he would not attend this year due to health reasons.

Alarmed, Zhang Zhuoyuan hurriedly inquired about his physical condition in more detail. He was greatly relieved to hear Lian Jun was merely sick, not seriously ill and about to breathe his last, and in a tactful mannerย asked if he needed assistance with medical treatment.

Lian Jun said that there was no need, but solemnly requested Zhang Zhuoyuan to take good care of Shi Jin, who would attend instead, and ensure his safety.

Right now, in Zhang Zhuoyuanโ€™s heart, Lian Jun was of importance akin to venerable ancestors. Naturally, he agreed to Lian Junโ€™s request and repeatedly promised to look after Shi Jin.

The government side dealt with, Lian Jun contacted Lu Shan again and explained that he was about to start treatment and that Shi Jin would attend the conference instead of him.

Lu Shanโ€™s reaction was similar to Zhang Zhuoyuanโ€™s. After a few seconds of stunned silence, she asked in a raised voice, {Wait, are you really going to get the treatment? Itโ€™s not that something bad happened to you? I hope youโ€™re not lying to me, brat, or thereโ€™ll be hell to pay.}

โ€œIโ€™m not, I promise. Anyway, Shi Jin will go instead of meโ€”please help him as much as you can,โ€ Lian Jun replied, then his tone softened. โ€œAunt Lu, Shi Jin is very important to me. Nothing can happen to him.โ€

Lu Shan was quiet for a moment. {Alright, I know. Iโ€™ll take care of him,} she replied, her voice calming down. {Donโ€™t worry so much, just relax and focus on getting wellโ€ฆ You little brat, youโ€™re finally giving me some good news. Iโ€™ve been worrying for years, always afraid youโ€™ll leave before meโ€ฆ}

There was a quaver in her voice as she was trying to suppress her emotions.

Lian Junโ€™s heart felt warm. โ€œItโ€™s been hard on you all these years, Aunt Lu.โ€

{What are you talking about? Life is tough in general.} Lu Shan quickly got herself under control. She assured, {You can start the treatment with peace of mind, Iโ€™ll look after Shi Jin. I promise you Meng Qing and others wonโ€™t even lay a finger on him.}

โ€œThank you, Aunt Lu. Please pay attention to your safety, too,โ€ Lian Jun thanked her earnestly.

After ending the call, Lian Jun put down the phone and glanced at Shi Jin, who was sitting on the sofa, engrossed in reading through various information. He stood up and went over to him, then stroked his hair.

Shi Jin blinked and looked up from the document. โ€œHave you got me a strong bodyguard?โ€ he asked with a smile.

โ€œMm.โ€ Lian Jun bent down and hugged him. โ€œIโ€™ll get better as soon as possible… And then Iโ€™ll come pick you up.โ€

โ€œOkay.โ€ Shi Jin returned the hug, soothingly patting his loverโ€™s back.

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That very evening, Lian Jun hadย the first injection of the adjuvant drug. At this moment, the treatment officially began, and could not be interrupted arbitrarily.

Lian Jun didnโ€™t sleep well that day. The pain in his legs, which hadnโ€™t appeared for a long time, tormented him all night. Shi Jin never left his side, and for the first time, he experienced the feeling of complete mental and physical exhaustion.

โ€œThis is just an adjuvant medicine. How much pain will he be in when the real drug therapy startsโ€ฆโ€ Shi Jin muttered to himself, staring blankly.

< Darlingโ€™s progress bar dropped distinctly even after just one injection. Everythingโ€™s going wellโ€ฆ > Xiao Si consoled him.

โ€œI know.โ€ Shi Jin buried his face in his hands and closed his eyes. โ€œItโ€™s justโ€ฆ He hasnโ€™t shivered with pain like this for a long timeโ€ฆ I just feel so useless. I canโ€™t help him at all.โ€

Xiao Si didnโ€™t know how to comfort him. It could only repeat, < Things will get better. The beginning is always the hardest, you know? Itโ€™ll be fineโ€ฆ >

Shi Jin also was sure that things would get better, butโ€ฆ He looked at Lian Jun lying in the bed, who didnโ€™t stop frowning even when asleep, and his fists tightenedโ€”but the process of getting better was just too painful, and it would take three months or even half a year.

For the first time, Shi Jin felt this kind of hatred flame inside him, to the point that he wanted to dig up Long Shiโ€™s grave and whip the corpse to vent his anger.

Around midday the next day, Li Jiuzheng finally emerged from the laboratory. He went to find Lian Jun, who had just woken up, and had a long discussion with him. Three days later, a helicopter landed at the island airfield, delivering a serious-looking man about 40.

โ€œThis is Shao Jianping, my senior brother. Heโ€™s also a doctor, a neurologist,โ€ Li Jiuzheng introduced, explaining, โ€œAfter reviewing Mr. Lianโ€™s medical record and data of each stage of treatment, he determined that Mr. Lianโ€™s treatment plan can be further optimized. He knows more about neurological problems than I do, so I asked him to help me.โ€ He looked at Shao Jianping and motioned towards Shi Jin. โ€œThis is my brother, Shi Jin.โ€ Then he turned to Lian Jun. โ€œAnd this is Lian Jun, the patient in question and my brotherโ€™s boyfriend. He has already started treatment and his legs have a severe pain response to the adjuvant drugs.โ€

Shao Jianping seemed to be the kind of conscientious, no-nonsense doctor for whom the patientโ€™s health always took precedence. At Li Jiuzhengโ€™s words, he dispensed with the niceties and immediately got down on one knee to carefully examine Lian Junโ€™s legs with a murmured, โ€œPardon my rudenessโ€. Brow furrowing, he asked, โ€œIs the pain constant?โ€

Lian Jun shook his head. โ€œIt lessens over time.โ€

Shao Jianpingโ€™s frown eased a little. โ€œMay I ask who is your attending doctor? Iโ€™d like to ask in detail about the treatment plan and your current physical condition.โ€

Lian Jun called out Uncle Longโ€™s name. The doctor had been standing in the back, and upon being summoned, came over to talk with Shao Jianping.

The two went aside to confer. Shi Jin watched them leave, and leaned down to help Lian Jun tidy up his clothes. Feeling the comforting caress from his lover, he smiled at him and straightened up. He looked at Li Jiuzheng, then went over to him and gave him a hug. โ€œFifth Brother, thank you very much.โ€ A doctor of Shao Jianpingโ€™s status would come to help just because Li Jiuzheng asked him to? His brother mustโ€™ve gone out of his way to arrange this and likely owed someone a big favor now.

Li Jiuzheng froze in surprise, then hugged him too, patting his back a bit awkwardly. โ€œNo need to thank meโ€ฆ Xiao Jin, Mr. Lianโ€™s condition is very complex, and on such short notice, I couldnโ€™t figure out how to reduce the treatment time. As a temporary measure, I tried to come up with a way to make the treatment less demanding on his bodyโ€ฆ Iโ€™m sorry I wasnโ€™t able to help.โ€

โ€œNo, youโ€™ve already helped a lot.โ€ Thinking of Lian Junโ€™s past few sleepless nights, Shi Jin felt his eyes getting hot. โ€œFifth Brother, really, thank you very much.โ€ Relieving the pain was already good enough. Right now, all he wanted was for Lian Jun to be able to get a good nightโ€™s sleep.

Li Jiuzheng was extremely sensitive to Shi Jinโ€™s emotions. Noticing a nasal quality to his younger brotherโ€™s voice, he immediately panicked and hurriedly patted his back in a gentle manner, coaxing him incoherently.

Lian Jun watched them, then touched his legs, his eyes dimmingโ€”in the end, he still made Shi Jin worry.

After Shao Jianping came, Lian Jun could finally sleep through the night again. Shao Jianping was much less timid with medication than Uncle Long; heโ€™d seen more complex neurological diseases than him and knew how to relieve the pain of patients. Uncle Long felt a load off his shoulders as heโ€™d been worrying about how to ease Lian Junโ€™s pain during the treatment. Li Jiuzheng bringing in Shao Jianping was really a great help.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, especially Shi Jin, who immediately dragged Lian Jun off for the afternoon nap. They had to make up for all the sleep his lover had missed in the past few days!

Two days later, as Lian Junโ€™s routine had slowly returned to normal, another helicopter landed at the island airfield.

Shi Jin stared aghast at Fei Yujing, who was led into the study by Gua One, almost dropping the notes in his hand. โ€œSecond Brother, what are you doing here?โ€ he asked in shock.

โ€œI and Lian Jun have a work relationship. Of course, Iโ€™m here to work,โ€ Fei Yujing replied, pushing down the teenagerโ€™s head. He looked at Lian Jun. โ€œHave you decided to let Shi Jin attend this yearโ€™s conference by himself?โ€

Lian Jun nodded. โ€œI already let the government side know.โ€

Fei Yujing frowned and glanced down at Shi Jin, who was staring with a silly expression on his face. โ€œThen Iโ€™ll go with him.โ€

Shi Jin snapped back to his senses and scowled. โ€œNo! Second Brother, youโ€™re here to work on the business integration, why would you need to go to the conferenceโ€”โ€

โ€œChildren shouldnโ€™t interrupt when adults are talking.โ€ Fei Yujing flicked him on the forehead, then turned back to Lian Jun. โ€œIโ€™ll give you my contacts in the energy industry. These people are experienced and efficient in dealing with this kind of matters, and I can pretty much guarantee theyโ€™ll help you handle all the issues before the conference starts. Therefore, on the premise of the business matters being finished before then, Iโ€™d like to accompany this stupid younger brother of mine to the conference to watch the fun. Would that be fine?โ€

Lian Jun glanced at Shi Jin, who was still trying to stop Fei Yujing, and replied, โ€œIf Shi Jin agrees to take you with him, I have no objection.โ€

โ€œOf course he will.โ€ Fei Yujing ignored Shi Jinโ€™s protest and asked, โ€œWhere is the study arranged for me? Please show me the way. Also, send me a copy of all the information related to business integration. I need to get the work underway as soon as possible.โ€

Lian Jun called Gua One, instructing, โ€œTake Mr. Fei to the small study next door. Bring the documents with you.โ€

Gua One nodded and motioned Fei Yujing to follow him.

โ€œXiao Jin, letโ€™s have dinner together tonight.โ€ Fei Yujing patted Shi Jinโ€™s head again, then turned around and left with Gua One. โ€˜Coming and going like the windโ€™ was a fitting expression here.

Shi Jin stared blankly at the closed door, touching his head that was repeatedly assaulted by Fei Yujing. A moment later, he reacted and yelled, โ€œListen to what people are saying, you asshole! Why are you ignoring me as if Iโ€™m invisible? Donโ€™t even dream of me taking you to the conference! Like hell I will!โ€

The steps of Fei Yujing, who faintly heard the angry roar in the corridor, paused for a second, but he continued into the small study as if nothing had happened and glanced around. Noticing there were many high school textbooks on the bookshelf, something flickered in his eyes. โ€œWho used this study before?โ€ he asked.

โ€œShi Jin,โ€ Gua One replied. โ€œHeโ€™s been studying here with a teacher from the organization to prepare for the college entrance exam.โ€

Sure enough.

Fei Yujing walked over to the bookshelf, pulled out one of the textbooks and flipped through it. He found a sheet of paper inside. When he took it out, he found it was an essay with the topic โ€œFamily Picnicโ€. The score was 0. He couldnโ€™t help chuckling.

Zero points for an essay? How did Shi Jin even do it?

His laughter slowly stopped, the smile fading from his face. He looked at Shi Jinโ€™s handwriting on the essay paper, which was very different from the past, and slowly closed the textbook. How could a child of the Shi family get any points for an essay on such a topic.

โ€œWhat a childish essay topic,โ€ he commented expressionlessly, putting the textbook back. He walked to the desk and set down his briefcase. โ€œWhere are the documents?โ€

Gua One took out a flash drive and put it on the desk.

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In the big study room, Shi Jin stared sideways at Lian Jun, a silent question in his eyes.

Lian Jun looked him in the eye. โ€œI didnโ€™t ask him to accompany you to the conference,โ€ he said softly.

Seeing him like this, Shi Jinโ€™s anger dissipated at once. He went to the desk and caressed Lian Junโ€™s haggard face, murmuring with dissatisfaction, โ€œWhy are you in such a hurry to deal with all this work, even asking Fei Yujing to come over in advance? Right now, what you should focus on is resting properlyโ€ฆโ€

โ€œIโ€™ve been resting well these past few days. You donโ€™t need to worry,โ€ Lian Jun reassured him, taking his hand and kissing it.

โ€œHow can I not worry? Youโ€™re probably trying to get as much work done as possible while your body can still bear itโ€ฆโ€ At his lover trying to distract his attention by acting intimately, Shi Jin squeezed his hand angrily, but this was as much punishment as he could bear to mete out. Instead, he rummaged through the pile of documents on the desk to find some he could handle, sat down, and started working on them, replacing words with action.

Heart feeling warm and soft, Lian Jun reached out to stroke his loverโ€™s hair.

At dinner, Fei Yujing met Li Jiuzheng. It was then that he found out the doctor also was on the island and had been here all along. He stared at Ii Jiuzheng, who was trying to keep a nonchalant expression, and said evenly, โ€œWell played, Fifth.โ€

Li Jiuzheng focused on the meal, pretending not to hear his words.

โ€œLet the others know youโ€™re safe. Theyโ€™re worried because theyโ€™ve been unable to contact you.โ€ Fei Yujing didnโ€™t bother him further but turned to Shi Jin, who was visibly sulking. โ€œAre you angry?โ€ he asked despite knowing the answer.

Shi Jin also concentrated on eating, pretending that he was deaf. These days, Lian Jun was on a strictly controlled diet and didnโ€™t have meals with him, so he could eat whatever he wanted.

Fei Yujing leaned back in his chair and eyed his disobedient younger brothers, holding back an angry chuckle. โ€œStop playing dumb and talk to me.โ€

Shi Jin โ€œobedientlyโ€ opened his mouth. โ€œI wonโ€™t take you to the conference, you are too annoying.โ€

Li Jiuzhengโ€™s chopsticks paused mid-move. As if afraid that Fei Yujing didnโ€™t hear clearly, he glanced at him and โ€œclarifiedโ€, โ€œSecond Brother, Xiao Jin thinks youโ€™re annoying.โ€

At this, Fei Yujing really laughed angrily. He put down his chopsticks and said, โ€œI donโ€™t care. Shi Jin, if you want Lian Jun to feel at ease while heโ€™s undergoing treatment, youโ€™d better take me with youโ€”and not only me, but also Fifth. Dr. Long must stay here to attend to Lian Jun, and you canโ€™t go to the conference without a reliable doctor around.โ€

Taken aback, Li Jiuzheng blinked, then immediately defected to the enemy side. โ€œXiao Jin, Second Brother is right,โ€ he said in a serious tone. โ€œItโ€™s too dangerous for you to go alone, so take me and Second Brother with you.โ€

As an ally became the enemyโ€™s lackey, the situation took a sharp turn for the worse. Shi Jin almost choked to death while swallowing a mouthful of food. He glanced at Li Jiuzheng in disbelief, wanting to scold him for his traitorous deed, but was afraid of hurting his fragile glass heart. In the end, frustrated, he glared at Fei Yujing and spat out, โ€œDespicable.โ€

โ€œLearn more.โ€ Fei Yujing exposed a smile belonging to a superior social animal. He affectionately put a piece of fish on Shi Jinโ€™s plate, adding, โ€œEat more fish, Omega-3 fatty acids are good for your brain.โ€

Shi Jin barely stopped himself from stabbing him in the face with chopsticks.

Translator: Eques
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Eques:

Next chapter’s gonna be harrowing (at least I find it harrowing) and might upset you. You might want to wait until chapter 127 is posted and read it together.

The whole arc ends around chapter 135.

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Office worker by day, translator by night~ ๐Ÿฑโ€๐Ÿ‘ค I translate Death Progress Bar and Epiphanies of Rebirth

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Ash
Ash
August 15, 2022 12:21 pm

Thank you for the chapter ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ’•

Weeb
Weeb
August 15, 2022 12:55 pm

Thanks for the chapter. And um if it’s possible could you please upload those two chapter together? I honestly wouldn’t be able to stop myself and read it and then mop until new chapter comes. ๐Ÿฅบ

Gogoy
Gogoy
August 15, 2022 1:15 pm

Omgggg I’m so happy a new chapter is out! Thanks ><

I think I'm gonna wait for the next two chapters I can't afford to hurt emotionally any more. This story is already killing me.

Seeing Shi Jin together with his brothers makes me hapรถy too.

IndiraIsReading
IndiraIsReading
August 15, 2022 7:49 pm

Well, I’ll wait until 127, cause my heart breaks at the slightest thing in novels.

jen
jen
August 19, 2022 8:29 am

Thank you for the chapter!! ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•

Bells
Bells
November 19, 2022 4:47 pm

CANT WAIT FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER!! Thankyou for this, I love DPB and your translations are amazing!! Also, you cant scare us like that with your end notes, my heart cant cope! Harrowing?? Ahhhhhh

GayDay~
GayDay~
December 27, 2022 4:47 pm

Iโ€™m worried about the lack of updates now QwQ
On a more positive note, I love this story! The relationships are so well developed, and I love Shi Jin and Lian Jun! It also doesnโ€™t make me feel like itโ€™s all a dream despite being pretty perfect. Canโ€™t wait to hear how the story ends! Also, hopping for some smut at the end ๐Ÿ˜

Maji
Maji
July 29, 2023 5:17 pm

Please
I supply you, dear translation give us next chapters ๐Ÿ™
Your translation is he best, I start reading this novel 2 week-end ago and I have become addict
Or does someone knows an other site where I can found it full ?

Mando
Mando
January 7, 2024 11:47 pm

I can’t believe I binged this in 3 days. It was so amazing. Honestly so scared yet intrigued for the update! Just curious but what is the update schedule?
Thanks you for the chapter! <3