{"id":13052,"date":"2020-11-02T12:00:11","date_gmt":"2020-11-02T17:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/?p=13052"},"modified":"2025-09-08T18:33:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T22:33:24","slug":"death-progress-bar-104","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/death-progress-bar-104\/","title":{"rendered":"Death Progress Bar 104"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The two of them hugged silently for a while, slowly calming down.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin helped Lian Jun back into his wheelchair and sat in front of him. Straightening Lian Jun\u2019s disheveled robe, he said, \u201cAfter the field training, there\u2019d be the parade and final review, and that\u2019s it. I\u2019ll be back soon, just endure for a little longer.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun took out a towel and wiped the water and sweat on Shi Jin\u2019s face. \u201cShi Jin, to be honest, I came today not only to see you but also because there is something I want to talk to you about.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWhat? Did something happen?\u201d Shi Jin asked, puzzled. As he thought of one possibility, his expression became serious. \u201cIs there some kind of trouble in the underworld?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun nodded, then shook his head. \u201cNot quite,\u201d he replied, stroking Shi Jin\u2019s cheek soothingly. \u201cThere is some movement, but nothing I can\u2019t deal with, there\u2019s no need to worry too much. It\u2019s the government that worries me.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin\u2019s heart skipped a beat. \u201cThe government? What happened? Are the authorities moving against us already?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cNo. The situation in the underworld is about to become volatile\u2014they won\u2019t dare to make things difficult for Annihilation. If anything, they\u2019ll only be more considerate and tolerant. After all\u2014\u201d Lian Jun paused mid-word, his expression turning thoughtful. Suddenly, the corners of his mouth rose in a cold smile. \u201cSo that\u2019s what it is\u2014that\u2019s why they\u2019re targeting Tarantula. Who\u2019d have thought that the officials would also buy the little performance we acted out with Aunt Lu.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cThey\u2019re targeting Tarantula?\u201d Shi Jin didn\u2019t have to know all the details to<\/span> grasp the key point keenly. Anxious, he grabbed Lian Jun\u2019s hand, waking him up from his thoughts. \u201cWhat do you mean? What happened to Tarantula?\u201d Tarantula was Annihilation\u2019s only ally in the underworld and a very important element in the latter part of Lian Jun\u2019s plans; it had to stay safe.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun returned to his senses. Squeezing Shi Jin\u2019s hand reassuringly, he briefly described the government\u2019s plan to deal with Tarantula, and the speculation he\u2019d just made.<\/span><\/p>

As Shi Jin listened, his mood changed from concern to stupefaction. After he stopped choking, he said, \u201cSo you say, the officials know that Tarantula \u2018kidnapped me\u2019 a while ago, and they thought harassing it is the way to go? They think this will make you happy and more motivated to do things for them?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

If this was the case, then Lian Jun truly did a number on Tarantula\u2014they did him a favor and now were going to suffer for it…<\/span><\/p>

\u201cThat\u2019s what it looks like. Tarantula and Annihilation have been \u2018mortal enemies\u2019 for many years; as the officials see it, we should be happy to destroy Tarantula. And they\u2019re under a great deal of pressure, too.\u00a0 After all, with how things are in the underworld right now, if I decide to twiddle my thumbs instead of doing what they need, it would definitely cost them dearly. Right now, I\u2019m still indispensable to them, so they have no choice but to keep me happy,\u201d Lian Jun explained, struck by a feeling of absurdity. \u201cThey see themselves as benevolent superiors who bestow rewards on those inferior to them and never bother to ask whether these rewards are needed or even wanted… However, it\u2019s actually a good thing that they have this kind of mentality: it\u2019ll help me protect Tarantula in a more discreet way.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin looked at Lian Jun\u2019s cold smile and emotionless gaze focused on something unknown, and his eyebrows wrinkled. He held his lover\u2019s face and turned it towards himself. \u201cWhere are you looking? I\u2019m right here, and yet you\u2019re getting distracted?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun returned to himself, the indifference in his eyes quickly fading, replaced by tenderness. He caught Shi Jin\u2019s hand and said, \u201cThank you, Shi Jin. Because of you, I understood why the authorities want to deal with Tarantula. Now, I don\u2019t have to waste time trying to figure out what\u2019s going on.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cI didn\u2019t do anything, I just asked a simple question\u2026\u201d Shi Jin\u2019s frown tightened. Seeing that Lian Jun wasn\u2019t angry, he touched his face again. \u201cYou still lost weight,\u201d he said with dissatisfaction. \u201cYou\u2019re not allowed to do this.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun tilted his head and kissed Shi Jin\u2019s hand, a gesture of appeasement and apology.<\/span><\/p>

\u201c…Forget it\u2014when the military training is over, I\u2019ll take care of you so you\u2019d put on flesh again.\u201d Shi Jin\u2019s heart softened. He couldn\u2019t bear to continue to scold him, so he could only change the subject: \u201cThis mission in G Province\u2014are you going to go in person?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun liked Shi Jin\u2019s way of compromising with him. He kissed the younger man\u2019s hand again, and replied, \u201cI am, and that\u2019s what actually came to talk to you about. I know we\u2019d agreed that I\u2019d help you take a leave of absence from school to go on this mission, but\u2026 What we need to do in G Province might take a while and you just started university. If you want to stay at school a little longer, to experience the life of an ordinary college student\u2014I\u2019d understand. I can deal with the matter there by myself, and then come pick you up. This way you\u2019d\u2014\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cI\u2019m going to G Province with you,\u201d Shi Jin interrupted him without an ounce of hesitation. He said seriously, \u201cStudying at the police academy takes four years. I\u2019ll have plenty of time to experience college life, it won\u2019t go anywhere. But you\u2014everything you do constantly puts you into danger. I want to accompany you\u2014don\u2019t think you can sideline me and I\u2019ll sit idly by.\u201d Moreover, he spent four years in the police academy in his last life. He had already experienced enough of college life, thank you.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun studied his earnest expression. \u201cAre you certain? I heard you\u2019ve made friends here, don\u2019t you mind parting with them?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cFriends aren\u2019t as important as you,\u201d Shi Jin replied. He took a closer look at Lian Jun\u2019s expression and suddenly broke into a grin. \u201cAre you jealous?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun didn\u2019t answer. He pinched Shi Jin\u2019s face, then leaned forward so their foreheads touched. \u201cTonight, Gua One will take Gua Three, Gua Five, and Gua Nine to G Province to get in touch with the government personnel and make arrangements; Gua Two, Uncle Long, and I will stay at the club for a few more days. When the military training is over, I will pick you up, and we will go to G Province together, okay?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cYes!\u201d Satisfied with his arrangement, Shi Jin reached out and hugged him. \u201cIn any case, you can\u2019t leave me behind.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun stroked his hair. \u201cI wouldn\u2019t dare.\u201d <\/span>And how could I be willing<\/span><\/em>. Besides, B city wasn\u2019t an absolutely safe place; only having Shi Jin right by his side could he feel at ease.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin automatically translated Lian Jun\u2019s <\/span>\u201cI wouldn\u2019t dare\u201d<\/span><\/em> into \u201c<\/em><\/span>I want to be with you every day.\u201d<\/span><\/em> Happy, he kissed him again, secretly planning that when they go to G Province, he would definitely make Lian Jun put on weight!<\/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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The cadets had only two hours to find the flag and get back. Although Shi Jin saved as much time as possible by taking the fastest route to climb the mountain, in the end, he was still short on it. He stayed in the cabin for only twenty minutes before he had to leave, no matter how unwilling he was.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cPlease, be careful not to get hurt on your way down the mountain, don\u2019t rush too much.\u201d Lian Jun helped Shi Jin put on the military equipment. Looking at the bump on the teenager\u2019s forehead, he said, \u201cAnd don\u2019t forget to apply medicine on it when you get back.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin nodded. Suppressing the reluctance in his heart, he put on his backpack and walked to the door, dragging his steps. \u201cThen I\u2019m going to go first. Remember to take a nap\u2026 Alright, I\u2019m leaving for real.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun folded his hands on his abdomen, pushing down the urge to pull him back. \u201c<\/span>Uhm<\/span><\/em>. I\u2019ll come to pick you up when the military training is over.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Time was running out; Shi Jin really couldn\u2019t stay any longer. He reached for the door handle, opened the door, and stepped out. As he did, he glanced back, only to see Lian Jun instinctively reaching out to stop him, and the words of goodbye on his tongue disappeared in an instant. He strode back and leaned down to hug Lian Jun hard, saying into his ear, \u201cI\u2019m going to bring you back a gift, wait for me.\u201d He kissed Lian Jun\u2019s ear and let go, then turned around and walked out of the cabin without looking back. Once outside, he quickened his pace and ran into the woods, soon disappearing from sight.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun followed him with his gaze, watching until the branches and leaves the teenager grazed as he passed by slowly stopped swaying. He touched the ear Shi Jin kissed, then moved his hand to hide his face. \u201cStupid, what kind of gift you can bring me from a military base.\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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The mountain ranger\u2019s cabin stood between Routes 1 and 2, and Shi Jin could follow either one of them to go back to the starting point. But if he did, winning the race would definitely be impossible.<\/span><\/p>

You must get the first place, to get a gift for Lian Jun and to make Xiang Aoting go back to the Air Force.<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Shi Jin climbed onto a branch, nimbly jumped onto a boulder below, and looked at the steep descent in front of him. Rocky and overgrown with trees, quite honestly, couldn\u2019t be called a path at all. He recalled the way Lian Jun stretched out his hand as if refusing to let him go, and his eyebrows wrinkled. He leaped straight down, aiming for one of the trees on the \u201cpath.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

No rule prohibited the cadets from making their own path instead of following one of the three designated routes.\u00a0 Since he was in a hurry, he might as well do real mountain climbing.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cXiao Si!\u201d he called in his mind.<\/span><\/p>

Xiao Si instantly understood what he meant. < Leave it to me, JinJin! Go ahead, don\u2019t worry! ><\/span><\/p>

Creak<\/span><\/em>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

He firmly grabbed a branch of the tree and swung on it, then twisted his body and wrapped his legs around the tree trunk. Once his position was steady, he let go of the branch and climbed up like a monkey. The corner of his mouth rising, he looked for the next foothold and agilely jumped down.<\/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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One of the instructors was taking a sip from his water bottler, absentmindedly looking around. As he glanced towards the mountain, he noticed a shadow flash between the trees. He blinked, confused, then turned to look more carefully.<\/span><\/p>

A gust of wind swayed the trees, revealing a figure hanging on a branch.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWhat the..!\u201d The water bottle slipped out of the instructor\u2019s hand and fell to the ground. The man rubbed his eyes in disbelief and found that the figure had disappeared from the branch. He hastily looked around, this time spotting the creature\u2014a human, presumably\u2014on a rock below the tree.<\/span><\/p>

So it wasn\u2019t me seeing things. What <\/span>is<\/span> that, a monkey?<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Bewildered, he picked up the binoculars that were used to check the students\u2019 situation from the table and pointed them at the place he\u2019d just looked at, trying to locate the \u201cmonkey.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Half a minute later, he finally found \u201cit\u201d, and watched in shock the whole process of the \u201cmonkey\u201d nimbly jumping off a tree, doing a safety roll as \u201cit\u201d landed below, rolling into a gap between another tree and a boulder. Then, \u201cit\u201d grabbed a branch extending outside the mountain crag, dropped straight down into a small flat space below, and slid down the slope.<\/span><\/p>

What kind of monster was that? This speed was too fast!<\/span><\/p>

The instructor couldn\u2019t help but curse again. After repeatedly confirming the appearance of the \u201cmonkey\u201d, he went over to Xiang Aoting, who was looking through the roster not far away, and stuffed the binoculars into his hand. \u201cLook over there, halfway up from that area. Your trainee has turned into a monkey!\u201d he said excitedly.<\/span><\/p>

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

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Unaware that his descent down the mountain had been seen by the people below, Shi Jin moved through the forest, taking full advantage of \u2018Agility,\u2019 \u2018Speed,\u2019 \u2018Precision Enhancement,\u2019 and other buffs Xiao Si applied to him. After a short while, he descended to the lower part of the mountain, turned onto Route 1 near the end, and made a mad dash towards the finish line.<\/span><\/p>

He had seen none of the other cadets on his way. He checked the time and figured that the fastest group should still be struggling somewhere halfway down the mountain. Reassured, he sped up, quickening his pace again once he saw the camp tents ahead. He sprinted through the finish line and plopped down on the ground panting, pretending to be exhausted. Taking the pennant from his backpack, he looked at the nearest instructor, asking breathlessly, \u201cAm I the first one back, sir?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

The instructor stared at him blankly, the binoculars hanging from his hand.<\/span><\/p>

Huh? Why is the camp so quiet?<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Shi Jin blinked and looked around as he adjusted his breath. He discovered with horror that all the instructors were looking at him, and most of them had binoculars in their hands. His heart skipped a beat as a terrifying suspicion arose in his heart.<\/span><\/p>

N-no, don\u2019t tell me<\/span>…<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Xiang Aoting suddenly strode over from behind and stopped in front of him, watching him with a grim and menacing expression.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin looked up at him stiffly, swallowed saliva, and held out the pennant to him. \u201cHere… is the flag I got,\u201d he said timidly. \u201cI worked really hard to get it.\u201d <\/span>So, can you please not pursue certain details of the process…<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Faced with Shi Jin\u2019s pleading gaze, Xiang Aoting couldn\u2019t continue to be angry. He grabbed the teenager\u2019s hand and pulled him up from the ground, saying, \u201cDon\u2019t do such a dangerous thing again\u2026 I just contacted the two other finish points\u2014congratulations, you\u2019re the first one to come back.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Great! I\u2019m first\u2014no, wait! Everyone here really did see <\/span><\/em>that<\/span>!<\/span><\/em><\/p>

\u201cHaha, thank you, sir. In fact, going down the mountain like that wasn\u2019t that dangerous. I like exercising on the parallel bars and have often played by jumping back and forth, so I\u2019m used to it.\u201d Shi Jin let out an awkward laugh and tried to ease the embarrassment, but to his chagrin found it didn\u2019t work\u2014all the instructors were still staring at him. Hastily, he clutched Xiang Aoting\u2019s hand, pretending to frown in pain. \u201cActually, I got hurt, sir. Here, on my forehead, can you see? I bumped into a tree. Eh, climbing a mountain is not that easy, to be honest.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Xiang Aoting glanced at his brother\u2019s forehead and found that there really was a big bump bulging there, and his expression darkened again. Stepping sideways to block Shi Jin from sight, he tightened his grip on his hand and led him away from the crowd, reprimanding, \u201cServes you right for pulling a stunt like this. Are you dizzy? Do you think you may have a concussion?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cNo, I\u2019m fine,\u201d Shi Jin reassured him hurriedly. Sticking to Xiang Aoting\u2019s side, he followed him to the infirmary tent in the rear, where there were almost no people.<\/span><\/p>

It wasn\u2019t until Shi Jin and Xiang Aoting disappeared that the other instructors came to their senses. An older instructor looked down at the weighted equipment Shi Jin had left behind, and let out a bemused sigh. \u201cOne truly shouldn\u2019t underestimate the younger generation<\/a>\u2026 What is the cadet like him even doing at the police academy?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cI heard the cadet himself insisted on going to a police school instead of a military academy. He attended a military preparatory school before and even took part in several missions. Maybe he decided it\u2019s too much pressure,\u201d another instructor repeated the rumors he\u2019d heard. \u201cWith this kind of ability, he could have joined a military unit straight away\u2014why waste four years by going to school?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cSo he attended a military prep school, I see…\u201d At these words, the other instructors also woke up from their daze, their expressions saying <\/span>\u2018oh, now it makes sense.\u2019<\/span><\/em> \u201cI wonder who\u2019s his mentor, to be able to nurture such a talent. I wonder if his family has a military background?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

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While applying the medicine, Xiang Aoting scolded Shi Jin for his \u201cunique\u201d way of going down the mountain.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin sheepishly admitted his mistakes. He appeared very repentant at the moment, but whether he truly felt that way, only he himself knew.<\/span><\/p>

Xiang Aoting looked at his lowered head and sighed heavily. \u201cXiao Jin, the military training is about to end,\u201d he said. \u201cWhen it does, I won\u2019t be here to watch after you every day. You have to take good care of yourself.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

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The field training ended smoothly. Because the cadets had spent a lot of strength during the exercises, they were mercifully given the next day off. The inhabitants of Room 103 stayed in their room catching up on sleep\u2014only Shi Jin disappeared in the early morning.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWhere did Shi Jin go?\u201d one of the roommates asked.<\/span><\/p>

T<\/span>o stick to the instructor, with \u201cadditional training\u201d as a pretext, where else? He even put on the full set of the flag bearer\u2019s uniform to highlight his good looks<\/span><\/em>, Luo Donghao replied in his mind, jaded. He pulled the quilt up to cover his head, pretending that he didn\u2019t exist.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin did indeed go to Xiang Aoting wearing the flag bearer\u2019s uniform, but it wasn\u2019t to show off his looks\u2014he wanted Xiang Aoting to take some photos of him in the military camp.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cLian Jun hasn\u2019t seen me wearing a full uniform yet, so I want to show him,\u201d Shi Jin said, adjusting his cap. He walked to stand in front of the instructors\u2019 dormitory building and glanced at Xiang Aoting, who was holding his mobile phone. \u201cHow about here? Is the light good?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cYes,\u201d Xiang Aoting replied. As he watched Shi Jin stand under the tree, smiling brilliantly, he felt the corners of his mouth rise as well. He skillfully pressed the camera shooting button, saying, \u201cI\u2019ll borrow a real camera from the base later\u2014let\u2019s take a proper photo then.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cGreat!\u201d Shi Jin\u2019s smile became even more brilliant. Suddenly, he asked, \u201cFourth Brother, can we take a picture together?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Xiang Aoting froze for a moment, then his expression warmed. \u201cOkay, just let me change into my uniform too.\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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The parade, the review rehearsal, the real review\u2026 Time flew so fast as if someone pressed the fast-forward button; before everyone knew it, the military training ended, and it was time to depart. Once, they couldn\u2019t wait for this moment to come, but now that it was finally here, they wished it hadn\u2019t.<\/span><\/p>

To nobody\u2019s surprise, Shi Jin won first place in military training. After the review, wearing his main flag-bearer\u2019s uniform, he received the outstanding cadet and the best rookie medals and award certificates from the base commander.<\/span><\/p>

After the ceremony, the whole squad took a group photo together, then everyone went back to the dormitory to pack up the sparse luggage they had brought when they came to the barracks. When they were ready, they came to the base\u2019s entrance and, following their instructors\u2019 arrangements, boarded the buses that\u2019d take them back to school.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cI\u2019ll miss you, sir,\u201d Liu Yong sniffled. He cried so much his nose was running. In the beginning, he was the one that was the most afraid of Xiang Aoting, but now he became the one who was the most reluctant to part with him.<\/span><\/p>

Xiang Aoting was not good at dealing with this kind of situation. He took the tissue handed to him by Shi Jin and gave it to Liu Yong, exhorting, \u201cWhen you go back to school, attend classes properly, don\u2019t slack off in your studies, and keep up training. Also, remember to treat your classmates well.\u201d As he spoke, he briefly glanced at Shi Jin.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin rolled his eyes. He couldn\u2019t bear to listen to these clich\u00e9d farewell admonitions.<\/span><\/p>

Watching their interaction, Luo Donghao thought that Shi Jin was sulking because he was upset that he had to separate from the person he liked. Frowning, he pushed Liu Yong aside, grabbed Shi Jin\u2019s arm, and turned him so he was facing Xiang Aoting. \u201cGo and give the instructor a hug. After we leave here, it won\u2019t be easy for you to see each other.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

This\u2026 sounded strange.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin looked at him sideways. A thought crossing his mind, he asked, lowering his voice, \u201cYou noticed?\u201d <\/span>You noticed that we\u2019re brothers?<\/span><\/em><\/p>

\u201cYou guys are so obvious, I\u2019d need to be blind not to notice,\u201d Luo Donghao said crankily.<\/span><\/p>

So it\u2019s this obvious<\/span><\/em>. Shi Jin was a little embarrassed. He didn\u2019t know how to explain why he was concealing his relationship with Xiang Aoting, so he simply followed Luo Donghao\u2019s advice and walked to the side of the bus, stretching out his hands. \u201cCome give me a hug. Your acting skills were so bad that Luo Donghao found out about us.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Xiang Aoting had been paying attention to Shi Jin. Hearing his words, he immediately stepped closer and hugged him, then patted him on the shoulder. \u201cIt doesn\u2019t matter, it\u2019s not as if it\u2019s some kind of a big deal. I\u2019ll come to see you during my next leave.\u201d Then he looked at Luo Donghao and said, \u201cXiao Jin is a little reckless. If you don\u2019t mind, please help me look after him in school.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWhy are you saying this? I\u2019m not reckless,\u201d Shi Jin complained, unhappy.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cNot reckless? Then what do you call rushing down the mountain like you did during the field training?\u201d Xiang Aoting countered, frowning at him.<\/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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Sensing an impending quarrel, Luo Donghao interjected hurriedly, \u201cDon\u2019t worry, sir\u2014Shi Jin is my friend and I\u2019ll definitely look after him. And\u2026 I wish you both happiness, sir. I\u2019m looking forward to drinking your wedding wine.\u201d <\/span>So please don\u2019t let this turn out to be just a casual fling, that would be really tasteless.<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Taken aback, Xiang Aoting and Shi Jin turned to stare at him, their expressions difficult to describe.<\/span><\/p>

Luo Donghao was confused\u2014why were they looking at him like that? Did he say something wrong?<\/span><\/p>

Liu Yong had just come back after stepping aside to wipe his eyes and nose. He asked, bewildered, \u201cYou wish the instructor and Shi Jin happiness? Wedding wine? What? What\u2019s going on, Donghao?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

When he spoke, he didn\u2019t pay attention to the volume, and the squad members on the bus, as well as the cadets and instructors standing beside two nearest buses, all heard him. Anticipating some juicy gossip, everyone snapped their heads to stare at Shi Jin and Xiang Aoting, their faces shocked, disbelieving, suddenly enlightened\u2026 Their expressions changed so rapidly their faces were too unsightly to look at.<\/span><\/p>

Alarmed, Luo Donghao immediately covered Liu Yong\u2019s mouth. \u201cWhat are you shouting about! Guys, he\u2019s just talking nonsense, there\u2019s nothing between the instructor and Shi Jin. They\u2019re just normal\u2014\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cNormal brothers!\u201d Shi Jin cut in loudly. He jumped down the bus steps so he could stand next to Xiang Aoting and clapped a hand on his brother\u2019s shoulder. \u201cWe are brothers\u2014as in real, blood-related brothers.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Xiang Aoting was very satisfied that their \u201csecret\u201d was discovered. However, he still kept a serious expression on his face and rebuked Shi Jin, \u201cThis is rude, remember that I\u2019m your elder.\u201d But he didn\u2019t push Shi Jin\u2019s hand off his shoulder.<\/span><\/p>

Bro-brothers?!<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Everyone\u2019s mouths dropped open. They looked at Xiang Aoting\u2019s masculine face and Shi Jin\u2019s more of a \u201cpretty boy\u201d appearance, too shocked by this bombshell revelation to speak. <\/span>They don\u2019t resemble each other at all, and there\u2019s a big age difference between them. Brothers? Are you serious?\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Liu Yong struggled free of Luo Donghao\u2019s hold. \u201cBut your surnames are different,\u201d he said doubtfully.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cBecause one of us uses mom\u2019s last name and the other uses dad\u2019s.\u201d Shi Jin\u2019s reply was deliberately vague, letting everyone misunderstand.<\/span><\/p>

With an expression befitting a man whose world had just crumbled, Luo Donghao pointed his trembling finger at Shi Jin and Xiang Aoting, his mouth opening and closing. He looked at their faces, one solemn and one smiling, recalled their \u201cambiguous\u201d behavior, and collapsed onto Liu Yong, suffocating.<\/span><\/p>

So it\u2019s like this, it turned out to be like this, these two are<\/span><\/em>\u2026<\/em> Oh my God, he made such a fool of himself! Why couldn\u2019t the ground open and swallow him!<\/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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Extra: <\/span><\/em>On a day Xiang Aoting finally posted a photo of Shi Jin with a face visible<\/span><\/p>

Rong Zhouzhong: Is this…<\/span><\/p>

Li Jiuzheng: ?<\/span><\/p>

Shi Weichong: Xiao Jin in uniform looks really dependable.<\/span><\/p>

Fei Yujing: He\u2019s tanned.<\/span><\/p>

Rong Zhouzhong\uff1aHey! Are those the point? Why is Fourth in this picture too?! Fourth, I don\u2019t believe you don\u2019t have a photo of Xiao Jin alone! I dare you to say you don\u2019t!<\/span><\/p>

Xiang Aoting didn\u2019t respond.<\/span><\/p>

Rong Zhouzhong: Fourth, you &##\uffe5\uffe5%%\u2026\u2026<\/span><\/p>

Li Jiuzheng quickly edited Xiang Aoting out of the photo and changed his profile picture.<\/span><\/p>

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Rong Zhouzhong: AH! Fifth! You actually have this kind of skill! Send me a copy in high definition, right now! Hurry up!<\/span><\/p>

Li Jiuzheng: .<\/span><\/p>

Rong Zhouzhong: Don\u2019t play dumb with me! Fifth, you #\uffe5%@&\u2026\u2026<\/span><\/p>

\u2026\u2026<\/span><\/p>

Xiang Aoting: <\/span>[picture][picture][picture]\u2026+n<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Xiang Aoting: Sorry, I was having dinner with Xiao Jin. I do have his single photos, many of them.<\/span><\/p>

Li Jiuzheng: \u2026\u2026<\/span><\/p>

Rong Zhouzhong, whom Li Jiuzheng just \u201cbled dry\u201d in exchange for an HQ version of the edited photo: \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026<\/span><\/p>

#The cry of Third Brother\u2019s heart: These two younger brothers should just drop dead! Goodbye, cruel world!#<\/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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Translator’s Notes:<\/strong><\/h3>
  1. “Please don\u2019t let this turn out to be just a casual fling<\/span>“<\/i><\/strong> – \u9732\u6c34\u59fb\u7f18 [l\u00f9shu\u01d0y\u012bnyu\u00e1n] – lit. “dew romance” – casual romance; short-lived relationship; one-night stand.<\/span><\/li>
  2. \u201cThis is rude, remember that I\u2019m your elder\u201d<\/strong><\/em> – I had to improvise a little for this to make sense in English. What Xiang Aoting says here is \u6c92\u5927\u6c92\u5c0f [m\u00e9id\u00e0m\u00e9ixi\u01ceo, lit. “no big no small”] – to have no sense of who is senior and who is junior; to show no respect to elders. It can also be translated as cheeky\/impudent. (Source<\/a>)<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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