{"id":12429,"date":"2020-07-20T12:00:10","date_gmt":"2020-07-20T16:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/?p=12429"},"modified":"2025-09-08T18:33:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T22:33:25","slug":"death-progress-bar-95","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/death-progress-bar-95\/","title":{"rendered":"Death Progress Bar 95"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The ward fell into a dead silence.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin stared at the file, Lian Jun stared at him, and neither of them spoke.<\/span><\/p>

After a long moment, Shi Jin\u2019s gaze left the file and moved to Lian Jun\u2019s face, accompanied by an ingratiating smile.<\/span><\/p>

Expressionless, Lian Jun tugged at his cheek. \u201cYou should solve your own problems,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cBut I\u2019m just a kid who\u2019s only graduated from high school not long ago. I really don\u2019t have the ability to solve a Ruixing-level problem by myself\u2026\u201d Shi Jin pulled the age card without a hint of shame. He moved closer to Lian Jun. \u201cYou\u2019re such a powerful man, you must be able to help me…\u201d he flattered.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun\u2019s face remained blank, but the fingers pinching Shi Jin\u2019s cheek loosened.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin immediately stuck to him like an octopus and, like a crafty concubine seducing a debauched emperor, he took Lian Jun\u2019s hand and placed it on himself. The implications were extremely straightforward, and the degree of shamelessness was unspeakable.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWhere did you learn tricks like this?\u201d Lian Jun naturally took advantage of the opportunity to hug him, still expressionless.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cAuntie Lu taught me\u2014she said you like this kind of thing,\u201d Shi Jin lied without batting an eyelid.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun gave him a profound look and snuck a hand under the hem of his pajama shirt. His voice was full of meaning when he said, \u201cI do like it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Huh?<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Shi Jin froze and looked down at the groping hand. He was just trying to tease Lian Jun, how come things seemed to be getting serious? This was a hospital, there were a lot of people passing by outside, and someone could come in at any time. It wasn\u2019t the right time or place to do anything…<\/span><\/p>

…Was what he thought, but he didn\u2019t take Lian Jun\u2019s hand out of his clothes. On the contrary, his own hands stuck close to Lian Jun\u2019s body and reached for his belt.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun didn\u2019t stop it, but the hand he\u2019d placed on Shi Jin didn\u2019t move any further. Instead, he said, \u201cThe fundamentals of company management were taught to me by Mr. Feng. Prepare yourself\u2014once you\u2019re better, you\u2019ll be right back to attending Mr. Feng\u2019s classes.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201c…Huh?\u201d Shi Jin froze, his hands freezing where they were fumbling over the belt.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cAt present, Shi Weichong is the one who\u2019s most familiar with Ruixing\u2019s affairs. You can give him some directions and leave the handling of general matters to him, and keep Ruixing in a stable situation. We\u2019ll start by teaching you how to deal with simple and trivial matters first. Ruixing is your family\u2019s business after all, you should know this much at least,\u201d Lian Jun explained, then pinched Shi Jin\u2019s waist. \u201cYou learn fast, I believe in you.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

But I don\u2019t believe in myself!<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Shi Jin opened his mouth and wanted to cry out, but his fake howl was suppressed by Lian Jun\u2019s waist-massaging skill.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cActually I have my own selfish motives for making you learn,\u201d Lian Jun murmured, stroking his waist again. \u201cShi Jin, I hope you\u2019ll be able to help me.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cHelp you?\u201d Stunned, Shi Jin instantly snapped out of his playful mood. Frowning, he asked, \u201cAre you in trouble?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun shook his head at first, but then seemed to think of something and nodded. He pulled his hand out of Shi Jin\u2019s pajamas, then helped make them tidy. Letting him take a seat, he explained, \u201cI didn\u2019t tell you before, but even though we kept your \u2018kidnapping\u2019 quiet, this is B city after all\u2014even the slightest disturbance will be noticed. Now, a week after the incident, the news about the \u2018conflict\u2019 between Annihilation and Tarantula should already be known in the underworld. The next month or two should go something like this: the major organizations doubting the authenticity of the news\u2014investigating and confirming the information\u2014feeling out Tarantula\u2019s attitude\u2014starting to have thoughts about Annihilation\u2014trying to form an alliance with Tarantula\u2014beginning to conduct small-scale harassments towards Annihilation, and trying to check how far along the transformation is.<\/span>
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As he listened, Shi Jin\u2019s expression grew serious. Filled with remorse, he said, \u201cSo it\u2019s all because of\u2026 Never mind, there\u2019s no point in saying that now. How can I help you?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun was very satisfied that Shi Jin could always grasp the key points quickly without getting too caught up in things that had already happened. Taking the teenager\u2019s hand, he smiled and said, \u201cThe greatest help you can give me will be you holding power over Ruixing.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin was taken aback, then the realization hit him. \u201cYou want to use Ruixing to speed up the transformation?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cNo, I won\u2019t let your business be tainted by association with the underworld,\u201d Lian Jun shook his head. Squeezing his hand, he went on, \u201cI\u2019m hoping that Ruixing will be able to step forward and accept some of the businesses that have been successfully transformed.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin felt that something wasn\u2019t quite right. \u201cWait, rather than me helping you, that\u2019s just you sending me money, isn\u2019t it?\u201d he asked with a frown. A business that had been successfully transformed was a clean and honest business\u2014in other words, it was something valuable that came with no strings attached.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u201cI\u2019m not giving you money, I\u2019m giving you financial control over our common property,\u201d Lian Jun corrected him, kissing the back of his hand. \u201cTransferring out some of Annihilation\u2019s businesses is also part of the transformation. Once I get rid of that burden, my movement won\u2019t be so restricted because I won\u2019t have to worry about protecting them. Moreover, even if Annihilation loses everything during the oncoming conflict, at least whatever you hold will be safe. So you have to study hard\u2014if you don\u2019t take good care of them, we might have to drink the northwest wind.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin was dumbfounded. How did things suddenly turn out like this?! If this was how it was, he had to learn even if it killed him.<\/span><\/p>

Seeing his expression, Lian Jun added, \u201cIn fact, I was originally planning to commission a middleman to set up a new enterprise. It would slowly take over the businesses that had been transformed, and help them be rid of their relationship with Annihilation. But now that time is running short, I have no choice but to use big businesses that already exist to cut down on preparation time. At present, Ruixing is the best option, but if you feel like it\u2019s too much, I\u2019ll look for other\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cNo! It\u2019s safer to use Ruixing. Could it be even half as convenient to use another big business as it would be to use Ruixing? Not to mention, the security and confidentiality would definitely be a lot worse,\u201d Shi Jin interrupted him at once. He gave the matter serious consideration, and said, \u201cLearning business management is fine, I\u2019ll give it my best, but I\u2019ll need to discuss this whole thing with Shi Weichong. After all, Ruixing belongs to him\u2014even if he said he\u2019s giving it back to me, that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s really mine. As a matter of fact, I don\u2019t have any right to take what belongs to the Shi family\u2026 Anyway, I will try my best, but you should be prepared\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cShi Weichong has already talked to me about that. He said that if you want, he can help you continue to manage Ruixing, but he will never again accept ownership of Ruixing in his lifetime,\u201d Lian Jun interrupted him in turn. He motioned to the file on his lap. \u201cHe knew you wanted to give Ruixing back to him, so he gave this document to me, hoping that I could convince you to change your mind.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201c\u2026\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin\u2019s eyebrows knitted. \u201cBut Ruixing, I really don\u2019t want to\u2026\u201d Let\u2019s put aside all the trouble with managing it for now\u2014the first problem was his identity. Although this body belonged to a son of the Shi family, the soul inside did not; from where he stood, he felt he had no right to become Ruixing\u2019s owner. Earlier, he\u2019d accepted it because he didn\u2019t want to antagonize Shi Weichong while Xu Jie still hadn\u2019t been dealt with, but as a result, he found himself riding a tiger.<\/span><\/p>

Seeing his lover\u2019s reluctance, Lian Jun raised a hand to press on the bridge of his nose. \u201cI promised Shi Weichong I would help him persuade you to take Ruixing.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin looked up at him, thinking back on the earlier part of their conversation. \u201cBecause Ruixing is needed for Annihilation\u2019s transformation?\u201d He was caught in a dilemma. This was the first time Lian Jun had asked him for help. Refusing him just because of some scruples that no one else could understand…<\/span><\/p>

Xiao Si couldn\u2019t stand seeing him so entangled any longer. It began, < JinJin, actually, you can accept Ruixing. It\u2026 ><\/span><\/p>

\u201cYes and no\u2014the main reason is that I want you to have more bargaining chips,\u201d Lian Jun replied, unwittingly speaking over Xiao Si. He caressed Shi Jin\u2019s face, letting out a soft sigh. \u201cEvery human has selfish motives, and so do I. Soon, Annihilation will find itself in the center of a storm. It will be the biggest conflict we\u2019ve ever faced and one with only one ending: all the major organizations going down together and disappearing from the pages of history. Both during and after the conflict, I and the people around me will be targeted, either by other organizations or by the authorities. Gua One and the others have the strength and experience; they\u2019ve been with me for many years, and their way out was arranged long ago. You are different\u2014you haven\u2019t been following me for long and what\u2019s more, you have a unique relationship with me. I have to take special considerations for you.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Shi Jin\u2019s attention was focused on Lian Jun\u2019s explanation; he didn\u2019t hear Xiao Si\u2019s words at all. He soon realized Lian Jun\u2019s intentions and said with a dark face, \u201cYou think that once I\u2019m the boss of Ruxing, the officials won\u2019t dare to touch me, right? You said that you wanted to use Ruixing for Annihilation\u2019s transformation, but that was a lie to persuade me\u2014with how meticulous you are, how could you not have made backup plans? Are you planning to give me all your property and then sacrifice yourself?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cOf course not.\u201d Seeing him getting more and more worked up, Lian Jun hurried to take his hand and squeezed it soothingly. \u201cI have to take care of you, of course I\u2019m not planning on dying. As a matter of fact, there\u2019s another reason for doing things this way: in case the authorities are still unwilling to let me go when everything is over, you\u2019ll have enough power that, this time, you can protect me. Shi Jin, I\u2019ll never leave you without your permission. I refuse to let you go.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin watched him in silence. He knew that everything his lover said sounded reasonable, but intuition kept telling him that he was falling into a trap. \u201cI can\u2019t help but feel like you\u2019re lying to me,\u201d he said in a low voice.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cIf I wanted to deceive you, I wouldn\u2019t have told you my plans. Don\u2019t you trust me, Shi Jin?\u201d Lian Jun asked earnestly, meeting his gaze.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin looked at the perfectly handsome face in front of him, giving up\u2014no, of course he trusted him, and he was pretty sure that with Lian Jun\u2019s intelligence, if Lian Jun really wanted to deceive him, he wouldn\u2019t even notice.<\/span><\/p>

Actually, he\u2019d been persuaded. Lian Jun was right when he said that it was only when he had enough power could he protect others. All along, it had been Lian Jun protecting him\u2014he also wanted to protect Lian Jun.<\/span><\/p>

In the face of his lover\u2019s safety, all those tangles hidden in his heart were like a delicate piece of paper that could be broken with the poke of a finger and thrown away at any time.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cI can accept Ruixing for the time being,\u201d he said, grabbing Lian Jun\u2019s hand and squeezing hard. \u201cBut I\u2019ll definitely return it to Shi Weichong in the end. After everything is done with and we\u2019re safe, you should separate your businesses from Ruixing\u2019s banner. It\u2019s better for them not to be tied to it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

With Shi Jin\u2019s compromising, Lian Jun leaned over to hug him. \u201cYes, when everything is finished, of course we\u2019ll separate from Ruixing,\u201d he said, stroking his back.<\/span><\/p>

We, us, ours\u2014you sure are keeping up the sweet talk, aren\u2019t you?<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Stifling a sigh, Shi Jin returned his hug. \u201cIn any case, even if Shi Weichong has already spoken about this with you, I still have to talk to him and ask him what he thinks about using Ruixing to help Annihilation to transform.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cYes, of course,\u201d Lian Jun replied in a tone conveying that it was only natural for him to listen to Shi Jin on this matter.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin felt like his lover was too smart and too cunning. With the way Shi Weichong\u2019s mind was at the moment, he would definitely give his unconditional agreement to anything Shi Jin asked of him, and might even start helping out even more actively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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Just as Shi Jin expected, when Shi Weichong heard that Shi Jin wanted to use Ruixing as an umbrella to bring part of Annihiliation\u2019s businesses that were already \u201cclean\u201d out into the light, he didn\u2019t show any opposition. Instead, he began to act as if he really was a professional manager Shi Jin had hired, offering his analyses and advice on decisions.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin didn\u2019t dare let Shi Weichong work all day since his brother was supposed to be recuperating. He tried to talk only a little bit about work every day, so that he would have something to do but would spend most of the day resting, keeping him from being both too bored and too tired.<\/span><\/p>

After two days of this kind of life, Lian Jun arranged for a doctor to give Shi Jin a detailed examination. Once they had confirmed his full recovery, he was discharged and allowed to go back to the club.<\/span><\/p>

During this period, Shi Jin\u2019s other brothers took turns to visit him. Probably noticing that Shi Jin was not in a high mood, they tried to avoid mentioning anything to do with family matters and only chatted about daily affairs. Li Jiuzheng had told them about Shi Weichong\u2019s psychological problems and Shi Jin forcing him to take a prolonged vacation, but no one said anything about it. Truthfully, there were too many revelations and too many things going on recently; they needed some time to digest.<\/span><\/p>

When Shi Jin was discharged from the hospital, they parted in tacit agreement, each returning to their own life. And Shi Jin made the painful discovery that from then on, their \u201cconcern and love\u201d would bombard his mobile phone. Apparently, they\u2019d decided to discard their bias and prejudices overnight, and really wanted to learn how to get along with their siblings\u2026 And the person to bear the brunt of this was Shi Jin, as they seemed to treat him as a training dummy.<\/span><\/p>

His phone vibrated frequently. One time, it was Li Jiuzheng\u2019s conjecture about Shi Jin\u2019s unexplained high fever and sore throat. A moment later, Xiang Aoting sent a summary of the training Shi Jin was about to face and urged him to take care of his health. Rong Zhouzhong\u2019s <\/span>\u201clittle bastard\u201d<\/span><\/em> message would be followed by Fei Yujing\u2019s text with an offer to help make Shi Jin\u2019s takeover of Ruixing painless. In addition to all that, Shi Weichong would send ideas about how Ruixing could take in one or another of Annihilation\u2019s businesses without giving outsiders cause for suspicion.<\/span><\/p>

Everyone took great care with their choice of words; even Rong Zhouzhong\u2019s <\/span>\u201clittle bastard\u201d<\/span><\/em> messages were quite cautious. This made it hard for Shi Jin to give them the cold shoulder.<\/span><\/p>

It was just that this much of \u201cconcern and love\u201d was a little overwhelming. In a last-ditch attempt to get back some peace and quiet, he sent out a group text: <\/span>[I\u2019m busy studying how to manage Ruixing, don\u2019t disturb me.]<\/span><\/em><\/p>

A moment later, five messages came in. Roughly: <\/span>[Xiao Jin has grown up, big brother is happy]; [You can ask me if you have any questions]; [You, studying? No way]; [Remember to alternate work with rest and take care of your body]; [If you get tired of studying, you can come to Rongcheng for a rest].<\/span><\/em><\/p>

So did these people not understand the words <\/span>\u201cDon\u2019t disturb me\u201d<\/span><\/em>?<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin threw his phone aside with disgust. He looked at the time, picked up his tablet with resignation, and made a video call to Mr. Feng to start his online class.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun watched Shi Jin\u2019s actions out of the corner of his eye as he went through and signed the documents that Shi Weichong\u2019s trusted confidant had delivered.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Shi Jin taking over Ruixing was a secret. Shi Weichong was still the president on the surface, except that he was presently on leave and would only make the most important decisions about the company\u2019s affairs. All the more trivial matters would be handled by Shi Weichong\u2019s confidant, the current vice-president of Ruixing.<\/span><\/p>

Of course, the people behind the vice-president were actually Lian Jun and Shi Jin, the latter of whom was learning how to manage a company.<\/span><\/p>

In addition to that, Shi Jin also developed a new hobby\u2014recording the value of Lian Jun\u2019s progress bar every day. Last time, he\u2019d been really surprised by the decline of Lian Jun\u2019s progress bar. He secretly hoped that the surprise would continue, but to his disappointment, Lian Jun\u2019s progress bar hadn\u2019t budged since then.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cIs it because he was taking care of me in the hospital? He was tired and it delayed his recuperation?\u201d Shi Jin wondered, feeling guilty.<\/span><\/p>

Xiao Si was actually nervous too, but it still reassured him, < No! When nursing someone to health, it\u2019s always the hardest in the beginning. Once every aspect of his body\u2019s data reaches a balanced value, Darling\u2019s progress bar will start to fall quickly! ><\/span><\/p>

It seemed reasonable, so Shi Jin suppressed his anxiety and decided to continue observing for a few more days.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Lian Jun had noticed that recently, Shi Jin often peeked at him with a strange expression, and the way his gaze swept him up and down seemed to be full of meaning. He counted the days since the last time they were intimate, and a realization dawned upon him.<\/span><\/p>

After all, Shi Jin was still young, and they had just been through a not-very-pleasant conversation. Perhaps something needed to be done to ease their relationship\u2026<\/span><\/p>

When Lian Jun caught Shi Jin sneaking a glance at him again, he put down the document and looked at the teenager, who had withdrawn his gaze in the meantime and was acting as if nothing had happened. \u201cToday, let\u2019s have an early dinner. I want to go to bed early today,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>

Hmm, rest early?<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Shi Jin\u2019s ears pricked up immediately. Wondering if Lian Jun had gotten worn out from working these past few days, he nodded busily. \u201cOkay, let\u2019s rest early today!\u201d The beginning of health was proper sleep!<\/span><\/p>

So eager?<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Lian Jun\u2019s eyes flashed at Shi Jin\u2019s earnest appearance, and the corners of his mouth rose.<\/span><\/p>

That day, the two had dinner at an earlier hour than usual, then immediately went back to their room.<\/span><\/p>

They were already ready for sleep before 8 p.m.. Once they were in bed, Shi Jin sat up and touched Lian Jun\u2019s legs\u2014a relaxing massage before bed would help improve sleep quality.<\/span><\/p>

But Lian Jun misunderstood his meaning. At Shi Jin\u2019s touch, he bent his knees so that the robe would slide down, then beckoned to him: \u201cCome here.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cYes?\u201d Puzzled, Shi Jin obediently came closer.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun grabbed his arms and pushed him down, pressing him under himself, then lowered his head to kiss him.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin\u2019s eyes widened in surprise, but then he felt Lian Jun\u2019s excitement. Understanding in an instant, he threw his arms around his lover\u2019s back and closed his eyes\u2014so <\/span>this<\/span><\/em> was what Lian Jun meant by \u201crest\u201d. Well, it could help the body to relieve stress, which was conducive to recuperation, so there was no problem.<\/span><\/p>

As expected, he really was anxious. <\/span><\/em>Feeling the \u201cimpatient\u201d hands on his waist, Lian Jun deepened the kiss and touched the hem of Shi Jin\u2019s pajamas.<\/span><\/p>

Xiao Si: < .<\/span>..<\/span>Gwack<\/em>. ><\/span><\/p>

Startled, Shi Jin accidentally bit Lian Jun\u2019s tongue and hurriedly pulled away. Face dark, he \u201cturned off\u201d the progress bars in his mind before reaching for Lian Jun\u2019s robe\u2014he\u2019d almost forgotten about the little voyeur.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cI know, don\u2019t worry.\u201d Lian Jun stroked Shi Jin\u2019s waist in reassurance, not minding his bitten tongue.<\/span><\/p>

Huh? Know what?<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Confused, Shi Jin opened his mouth to ask but right at that moment, one of his sensitive points was teased and hot blood rushed into his brain, wiping his mind blank in an instant.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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After a night without dreams, Shi Jin woke up early. Finding that Lian Jun had already gotten up, he lounged, indolent, in bed, waiting for the confusion of sleep to disappear. He stretched lazily and activated the progress bars, yawning as he asked, \u201cHow is Lian Jun\u2019s progress bar\u2014\u201d<\/span><\/p>

< Ah ah aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh\u2014! > Xiao Si shrieked.<\/span><\/p>

Fully awake all at once, Shi Jin raised a hand to rub his aching head. \u201cI thought you were used to it already. It\u2019s not even every night\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>

< That\u2019s not it! > Xiao Si was so excited its voice broke. < JinJin! Darling\u2019s progress bar is down again, to 498! It\u2019s down another point! ><\/span><\/p>

\u201cWhat?!\u201d Shi Jin hurriedly looked at Lian Jun\u2019s progress bar in his mind. After checking and double-checking that it had really dropped to 498, he exhaled loudly and punched the mattress in delight. \u201cThat damn bar has finally moved again! Is it because I helped Lian Jun relax last night?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

< How did you help him relax? > Xiao Si asked eagerly.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cI just used\u2014\u201d Shi Jin began, but thankfully caught himself in time. \u201cYou want to be locked in the small black room again?\u201d he threatened. Putting a stop to his chat with the system, he got up, took a quick shower, and ran to the study. Once there, his eyes swept over Lian Jun\u2019s body like searchlights.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun quite enjoyed his lover looking at him like a dog watching a piece of meat, but it didn\u2019t show on his face. He put down the document he was reading and asked, \u201cWhat do you want to have for breakfast?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cAnything is fine,\u201d Shi Jin replied distractedly. Seeing that Lian Jun was not busy, he rushed over to touch his chest, squeezed his arm, and tried to lift his robe to take a look at his legs.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cDon\u2019t mess around. Have breakfast first.\u201d Lian Jun grabbed his hand, thinking his lover had \u2018intentions\u2019 again.<\/span><\/p>

All of Shi Jin\u2019s attention was on his legs. He didn\u2019t know if it was his imagination, but he felt like Lian Jun\u2019s leg muscles were a bit more robust than before. Unable to contain his joy, he planted a kiss on his boyfriend\u2019s cheek. \u201cI\u2019m not messing around. You haven\u2019t done your morning exercise yet\u2014can I accompany you?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun felt his happiness, and even if he didn\u2019t know what had made Shi Jin so happy, it caused his mood to improve as well. \u201cOkay,\u201d he replied, returning the kiss.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Shi Jin was extremely enthusiastic during that day\u2019s workout. He quickly finished his training assignment and rushed to Lian Jun\u2019s training room to watch him exercise.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun had already completed the first stage of the exercise plan and was now transitioning to the second stage; his exercises changed from walking as he held the bar to walking fast and without support. He also started on preliminary medication treatment.<\/span><\/p>

While Lian Jun went to take a shower after he finished, Shi Jin approached Uncle Long. \u201cJun-shao is already taking medicine\u2014does that mean you\u2019re about to start getting rid of the toxin?\u201d he asked expectantly.<\/span><\/p>

Uncle Long glanced at his over-excited appearance and poured cold water on him. \u201cThat\u2019s still a long way off. The medicine Jun-shao is taking now has nothing to do with detoxification, it\u2019s just drugs to relieve pain so he can exercise more easily. You thought the treatment would be so easy?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Oh, so it\u2019s like this.<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Shi Jin\u2019s expression crumbled, but he asked relentlessly, \u201cThen, if Jun-shao continues to exercise and strengthen his body according to the preliminary treatment plan, how long will it take before he\u2019s well enough for the real treatment?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cFor the treatment to be both safe and painless, he needs to recuperate for at least half a year. If he wants it to begin as soon as possible, three months are enough,\u201d Uncle Long estimated, then frowned. \u201cJun-shao will definitely choose the latter\u2026 You young people are always too impatient\u2014the most important thing is for the treatment to be as thorough and safe as possible, isn\u2019t that obvious?\u201d He closed the exercise record book he was holding, put it away, and left the training room, shaking his head.<\/span><\/p>

Half a year? Isn\u2019t that when the conflict in the underworld is predicted to break out?<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Shi Jin stood there, stunned, his good mood disappearing like a popped soap bubble.<\/span><\/p>

Uncle Long wasn\u2019t wrong\u2014with Lian Jun\u2019s character, he was highly likely to choose the quick treatment and take the drugs to clear away the toxin as soon as his body reached the required standard. But doing things that way was bound to carry risks\u2026 He looked in the direction of the bathroom and frowned deeply.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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