{"id":15718,"date":"2021-09-13T15:00:12","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T19:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/?p=15718"},"modified":"2021-10-04T12:07:21","modified_gmt":"2021-10-04T16:07:21","slug":"death-progress-bar-117","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/death-progress-bar-117\/","title":{"rendered":"Death Progress Bar 117"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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On Sunday afternoon, after the post-lunch nap, Lian Jun took Shi Jin back to school.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cI\u2019ll come to pick you up on Friday.\u201d A frown never leaving his face, Lian Jun held Shi Jin\u2019s hand, distractedly turning the ring on the younger man\u2019s finger. \u201cI\u2019ll text you the results of the medical examination, so don\u2019t worry too much. After you\u2019re back in school, you have to eat properly, and you are not allowed to stay up late.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cRight back atcha,\u201d Shi Jin said with a smile, squeezing his lover\u2019s hand. \u201cThis is exactly what I want to say to you. The police academy has a strict lights-out rule and they check if we\u2019re sleeping, so it\u2019s not like I could stay up late even if I wanted to. You, however, are a repeat offender\u2014without me there to keep an eye on you, you will surely be picky about food and be going to bed late again.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cI won\u2019t,\u201d Lian Jun <\/span>promised.<\/b><\/p>

Shi Jin gave him an exaggeratedly skeptical look.<\/span><\/p>

Amused by his expression, Lian Jun finally felt a little better. He squeezed Shi Jin\u2019s hand, not saying anything more.<\/span><\/p>

So Shi Jin stopped talking as well, just leaned lazily on him. From time to time, he rubbed his cheek against Lian Jun\u2019s shoulder in silent reassurance.<\/span><\/p>

The school was about an hour away, which was hardly a long drive. They seemed to cuddle quietly for barely a moment before the car pulled up at the gate of the police academy.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun glanced at it with a hint of regret. \u201cIt\u2019s a pity that I can\u2019t accompany you further. I really want to see what your dorm room looks like.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin thought of his six-person dorm room without a separate toilet and with the communal bathroom shared by the whole floor, and sweated a little. \u201cYou will definitely get a chance to see it someday. I mean, I will be at school for four years\u2026\u201d When he became a junior, he would be able to move to a four-person room with a bathroom. <\/span>It would probably be better to let Lian Jun visit his room then.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun\u2019s expression became lukewarm. \u201cYes, you will be at school for four years, much too long.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin: \u201c\u2026\u2026\u201d Dammit, had he accidentally stirred up a hornet\u2019s nest? Hello, mouth, meet foot.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cYou\u2019re absolutely not allowed to fail your final exams,\u201d Lian Jun said suddenly in a severe voice, turning to stare him in the eye. \u201cIf you fail, you\u2019ll have to take make-up exams, which means spending more time in school. I\u2019ll never allow it!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin sat up straight and replied loudly, \u201cSir, yes, sir, Jun-shao, sir! No problem, I can do it! I will work hard!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Amused again, Lian Jun couldn\u2019t keep his stern expression up any longer. He gently pinched the teenager\u2019s face, looking as if he wanted to say something, but no words left his parted lips. Finally, he just sighed slightly and leaned down to kiss him.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin closed his eyes and kissed back, wrapping his arms around his lover in a comforting hug.<\/span><\/p>

After they parted, Lian Jun rubbed Shi Jin\u2019s lips with his thumb and said, \u201cYou should go now. If you delay any longer, you won\u2019t have time to tidy up your dorm room before reporting to the counselor. Don\u2019t forget to eat dinner, and call me when you\u2019re free.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin nodded and lifted his backpack, though his expression screamed unwillingness to part. He gave Lian Jun a farewell kiss on the cheek, then opened the door and got out of the car. Instead of going, however, he stood at the side of the car and signaled for Gua Two, who was the chauffeur today, to drive.<\/span><\/p>

Gua Two didn\u2019t move, only glanced back at Lian Jun.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun lowered the car window to face Shi Jin.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cNo way, I won\u2019t let you watch my back as I\u2019m walking away,\u201d Shi Jin said, deadpan.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun\u2019s question was answered before he could ask it. Eyes warm, he reminded Shi Jin to eat properly again, then pushing down his reluctance to leave, he motioned to Gua Two and slowly raised the car window.<\/span><\/p>

The car drove away. Shi Jin followed it with his gaze until it disappeared behind a corner, then put on his backpack, about to cross the road and enter the school gate. What he didn\u2019t expect, though, was to see Luo Donghao and Liu Yong, staring at him from the other side of the crosswalk.<\/span><\/p>

His expression stiffened for a second before he forced himself to act as if nothing was wrong and waved to them in greeting. \u201cHey, what a coincidence! You guys are also going back to school at this time,\u201d he called out amicably.<\/span><\/p>

The air froze. Liu Yong goggled at Shi Jin; suddenly, he let out a holler and pointed at him in disbelief, yelling, \u201cHe appeared! The fearless warrior Shi Jin, who\u2019s brave enough to miss classes for over a month, returns!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Swish<\/span><\/em>. All around, the cadets returning to school looked over at Liu Yong, startled by his roar. Following the direction of his pointing finger, their gazes then fell on Shi Jin, and some of them started whispering.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin\u2019s eyebrows twitched. He was instantly certain that in the nearly two months he wasn\u2019t here, a new version of the rumor about him must have appeared and spread through the school. Otherwise, the cadets wouldn\u2019t have such a creepy reaction after hearing his name.<\/span><\/p>

At that point, Luo Donghao woke up. He slapped down Liu Yong\u2019s pointing hand, then dragged him over to Shi Jin, hiding Shi Jin from sight. \u201cWhere have you been?\u201d he asked with a frown. \u201cYou disappeared right after military training. Everyone thought you dropped out of school.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cThat\u2026 uh, is a long story. Anyway, there was a reason why I had to leave. The school knew and gave me permission,\u201d Shi Jin placated. Not giving him time to reply, he continued, \u201cLet\u2019s go in first. This is not the place to talk.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

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Shi Jin went to his dorm room first to put his things in order. As it happened, none of his roommates were there, but he didn\u2019t care. He took out his bedding from the cabinet and prepared to make the bed.<\/span><\/p>

Luo Donghao hurriedly grabbed his arm, stopping him. \u201cAre you stupid?\u201d he asked, scowling. \u201cThis is summer bedding and it\u2019s almost winter now. First, go to the residence life staff office to get winter bedding and uniforms.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin blinked, then slapped his forehead. \u201c<\/span>Duh<\/span><\/em>. Yeah, you\u2019re right, thanks. But before that, I should go see the counselor. I wonder if he\u2019s in his office\u2026\u201d He put down the bedding and picked up his backpack again.<\/span><\/p>

Unable to hold his curiosity back any longer, Liu Yong scurried over and peppered him with questions. \u201cWhy do you need to see the counselor? Are you going to write the self-review and apology for skipping classes? And <\/span>why<\/span><\/em> did you miss school for so long? Hurry up and spill!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cI didn\u2019t play hooky, I was away on a mission. Now that it\u2019s finished, I need to hand in my report. My student file should already be updated,\u201d Shi Jin replied with a smile. He pulled his two friends, who froze in shock at the word \u201cmission,\u201d out of the room, and locked the door. \u201cI\u2019ll explain to you in more detail after I see the counselor,\u201d he said, walking away. \u201cWait for me in the tea corner at the cafeteria, I\u2019ll find you when I\u2019m done.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

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The meeting with the counselor went smoothly. Only some people of higher rank knew that the mission was just an excuse for Shi Jin to leave school, and the counselor wasn\u2019t one of them; he really thought that Shi Jin had been away on an assignment. After reading Shi Jin\u2019s report, he not only praised him with a teacher\u2019s pride but also reassured him, saying that he would make the class representative bring him material from the missed lessons to help him catch up with the rest of the class.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin received the praise with modesty and humbleness and thanked the counselor for his help.<\/span><\/p>

That over and done with, he went to the tea corner and found Luo Donghao and Liu Yong. He briefly told them where he was the past month and a half, and described some of his mission experiences (which were half true, half made-up). After that, the three went to the residence life staff office to get Shi Jin\u2019s winter uniforms, bedding, and other necessities.<\/span><\/p>

On the way back to the dorm, Liu Yong couldn\u2019t calm down. He grew up inland and was envious to death that Shi Jin not only took part in a real mission as a sniper but also went out to sea on a ship.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cIf only I could be sent on a mission like that, I could finally see the sea,\u201d he sighed with longing. He opened his mouth, about to ask about the task in more detail, but then remembered that Shi Jin said it was confidential, and stopped himself. Recalling another thing he was curious about, he changed the topic, \u201cBy the way, Shi Jin, who was the person who brought you to school today? I only caught a glance, but those facial features, lustrous jet black hair, alabaster skin, rosy lips, and that intriguing cold yet gentle temperament\u2026 Ow! Luo Donghao, why are you hitting me?!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Wishing he could put a gag on Liu Yong\u2019s mouth, Luo Donghao glared at him and motioned with his eyes to Shi Jin walking in front.<\/span><\/p>

Bewildered, Liu Yong followed his gaze.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cIt was my boyfriend,\u201d Shi Jin replied in a freezing tone, watching him ambiguously. \u201cFor you to compliment him so much\u2026 Are you perhaps interested in him?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

A killing intent!<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>

Liu Yong\u2019s body jolted in shock. He took a step back, shaking his head frantically. \u201cNo no no! I was just praising casually. I mean, seeing somebody this good-looking, it\u2019s normal to sigh with envy of his good genes, right? It turns out that\u2019s your boyfriend? He\u2019s, he\u2019s great.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin\u2019s face immediately lit up with a radiant smile. \u201cHe is! I\u2019ll introduce him to you when there\u2019s an opportunity. He\u2019s really, really great.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Liu Yong nodded his head like a chicken pecking at feed, silently moving to not-quite-hide behind Luo Donghao.<\/span><\/p>

Luo Donghao gave him a look of disgust. Noticing that they were almost at the dorm building, he hesitated for a moment, then took a few quick steps to catch up with Shi Jin. \u201cShi Jin, you\u2019ve been absent for more than a month, and now there are again all kinds of rumors about you. I know it might be difficult, but please try to stay calm even if you hear something ugly. If you lose your temper and start a fight, it won\u2019t help any, you\u2019ll only get punished. Anyway, the guys who were in our squad during the military training know these rumors are just a bunch of lies, so don\u2019t let it bother you.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

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Soon, Shi Jin understood why Luo Donghao suddenly said that to him. This time, when he returned to his room, all his roommates were there. It seemed they weren\u2019t here before because they\u2019d been playing basketball, as they were wearing sports jerseys of the same color. At the sight of Shi Jin, they immediately fell silent and stared at him with strange expressions, eyeing Shi Jin\u2019s ordinary clothes that he hadn\u2019t had the opportunity to change out of yet. After a moment, they all continued what they were doing, without acknowledging Shi Jin.<\/span><\/p>

Luo Donghao and Liu Yong frowned, and Shi Jin lowered the hand he raised intending to wave and say hello to his roommates. Liu Yong took a step forward and opened his mouth to speak, but Shi Jin turned around and squeezed his shoulder to let his friend know it was fine. He gave Luo Donghao a look, put down his bedding and other stuff on the bed, and the two of them dragged Liu Yong out of the room.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cDamn, what\u2019s with their attitude, snubbing you like that!\u201d Liu Yong huffed once they were outside. He frowned at Shi Jin. \u201cAnd you, why did you stop me\u2026 eh, whatever. Anyway, why are you so unlucky? The rest of us lives in the same room with at least one person from the same class, you\u2019re the only one who is alone. I\u2019m afraid it will be hard on you.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

This year, the police academy freshmen were not allocated to rooms according to classes like in the past, but randomly. Shi Jin happened to have the bad luck of being the only member of Class 1 allocated to his room\u2014his roommates were either from Class 2 or Class 3.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cIt\u2019s okay. They were probably influenced by the rumors. It should be fine after I have a proper talk with them,\u201d Shi Jin appeased, patting him and Luo Donghao on the shoulder. \u201cGo back to your rooms, I\u2019ll meet you at dinner. You\u2019d better not start eating without me!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Liu Yong still wanted to speak, but Luo Donghao squeezed his arm, stopping him. \u201cAlright, then see you later. Call me if you need anything,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin nodded. He watched them leave, then looked at the door of his room and sighed. It was to be expected that the roommates he only briefly met on the first day of school wouldn\u2019t be familiar enough with him to give no credence to the rampaging rumors.<\/span><\/p>

He opened the door and went inside, his gaze sweeping over the roommates who were sneaking scrutinizing glances at him. Disinclined to talk to them right then, he made his bed and put away all the other stuff, then took his mobile phone and wallet and left again. After finding a quiet place, he called Lian Jun\u2014he much preferred spending his time on his lover rather than wasting it on explaining himself to the people who so easily changed their attitude because of baseless rumors.<\/span><\/p>

The call connected almost instantly. Hearing the familiar voice, Shi Jin roared into the phone\u2019s mic, \u201cDarling! Is the medical examination over!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun was startled into laughter. His mood instantly lifting, he scolded, {You\u2019re fooling around again.}<\/span><\/p>

Succeeding in making Lian Jun laugh, Shi Jin also laughed, satisfied.<\/span><\/p>

The two started to <\/span>cook telephone congee<\/span><\/a>. Lian Jun occasionally had to put down his phone so that he could undergo this check or that. At these times, Shi Jin kept completely silent, trying hard to make out the conversation between Lian Jun and Uncle Long and figure out Lian Jun\u2019s current physical condition.<\/span><\/p>

Time passed imperceptibly, and finally, it was time to end the call. Shi Jin suppressed the urge to sigh and maintained a cheerful tone as he said goodbye to Lian Jun.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun responded in a low voice. Abruptly, he added, {Don\u2019t worry about the rumors, just ignore them. I made some arrangements at school that would help you get rid of them.}<\/span><\/p>

Puzzled, Shi Jin was about to ask him to explain, but in the background, he heard Uncle Long roar at Lian Jun to put down the damn phone and reflexively shuddered in fright. Not daring to delay Lian Jun any longer, he said goodbye to him again and hung up.<\/span><\/p>

After dinner, Shi Jin followed Luo Donghao and Liu Yong to the school auditorium to attend the back-to-school roll call that was taken every Sunday evening. It was the first time for him, so he watched the surroundings to remember the way. As he did, it was impossible for him not to notice the looks and comments of the cadets passing by. He didn\u2019t pay any attention to them but once Luo Donghao and Liu Yong noticed them as well, the two\u2019s originally good mood quickly plummeted.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWhat are you looking at, huh? They piss me off\u2014only a moron would believe those stupid rumors,\u201d Liu Yong muttered, scowling.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWhat do you want to bet that by tomorrow, we\u2019ll be toadies currying favor with Shi Jin, an arrogant \u2018<\/span>rich second generation<\/span><\/a>\u2019 who can do whatever he wants because he has a behind-the-scenes supporter?\u201d Luo Donghao shot back with a blank expression.<\/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 came back to himself and asked, brows furrowing, \u201cArrogant \u2018rich second generation\u2019? Behind-the-scenes supporter? The heck you\u2019re talking about?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cOh, this is your new \u2018legend.\u2019 The news that Instructor Xiang is your older brother is now common knowledge in school, and you haven\u2019t attended classes for over a month; at this point, everyone is guessing which corrupt official\u2019s sons you are. According to the rumors, you\u2019re here to get an academic degree so it would be easier for you to get promoted when you become an official in the future,\u201d Liu Yong said, curling his lip at the rumormongers.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin was speechless. \u201cMy dad was an ordinary businessman and he had already passed away. It\u2019s my eldest brother who\u2019s now in charge of the company. My fourth brother\u2014uh, our instructor\u2014is the only one in our family who joined the military. He got where he is by his hard work, not because he\u2019s a \u2018rich second generation\u2019 or whatever.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Taken aback, Liu Yong looked at him apologetically. \u201cI\u2019m sorry, I didn\u2019t know that your dad\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin waved his apology away, gesturing that it was fine.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cThose guys are really going too far,\u201d Luo Donghao said abruptly, wrinkling his face in an expression of disgust. \u201cThey must be either idle and bored or envious and spiteful. That aside, it may be a good idea to ask the teachers to help you dispel the rumors. Both us and our classmates tried to explain that it was all bullshit, but no one listened to us.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

A little touched, Shi Jin threw an arm around his shoulders and said with a smile, \u201cMaybe the counselor will speak up for me during the roll call. Think positive, you know? Don\u2019t get angry over this because it\u2019s not worth it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Luo Donghao shook off his hand, scowling. \u201cThe counselor? Yeah, right. You know, you are really\u2026 Everyone is worried to death for you, but you act as if it\u2019s another person\u2019s problem.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u00a0Shi Jin threw an arm around his shoulders again. \u201cWell, people need dreams. Wouldn\u2019t it be great if it actually happened? Okay, okay, don\u2019t get mad.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Half an hour later, Luo Donghao watched the counselor on the dais loudly praise Shi Jin for his excellent performance during the mission and encourage everyone to follow Shi Jin\u2019s example.<\/span><\/p>

Eyebrows twitching, he looked at Shi Jin, expressionless.<\/span><\/p>

The teenager lowered his head, pretending not to be there. <\/span>\u2018I made some arrangements at school that would help you get rid of the rumors,\u2019<\/span><\/em> Lian Jun said. Shi Jin felt both cool and cringe. Cool because it was obvious this was orchestrated by Lian Jun; it was so sweet of him! As for the cringe\u2014everyone was staring at him with complicated expressions, the intent gazes almost piercing holes through his body.<\/span><\/p>

The counselor still wasn\u2019t done speaking. He couldn\u2019t say much about the content of the mission because the report was vague on it, so he focused on Shi Jin\u2019s combat skills. He opened Shi Jin\u2019s student file and projected the mission performance evaluation onto the big screen. \u201cLook! Excellent perception of danger, excellent mental toughness, marksmanship above standard, close combat skills above standard\u2014overall evaluation, excellent! Remember those ratings\u2014this is the standard you\u2019ll need to meet in the next four years! Remember that Shi Jin also got first place in military training\u2014learn from his example! Don\u2019t think you still have time because the final exam is still far away! If you dare to fail even one subject in the first semester, say goodbye to winter vacation because you\u2019ll go back to the military base for additional training!\u201d he finished, banging his fist on the lectern for emphasis.<\/span><\/p>

The auditorium fell silent as everyone was shocked into silence by the counselor\u2019s momentum. They hurriedly turned to face the front, not daring to continue staring at Shi Jin. Shi Jin was also frightened by the threat and made a quiet resolution to study hard every day\u2014he absolutely mustn\u2019t fail!<\/span><\/p>

After the roll call, Luo Donghao and Liu Yong were the first to pounce on Shi Jin, demanding to know why the counselor would help him like that. Shi Jin fobbed them off and fled to his dorm room, but found no refuge there\u2014the moment he stepped through the door, he was surrounded by his roommates.<\/span><\/p>

It was five against one. Shi Jin swept a glance over the opponents, his body tensing slightly.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cThat, um, I\u2019m sorry about this afternoon,\u201d one of the roommates apologized awkwardly, looking embarrassed and contrite.<\/span><\/p>

The others also apologized to Shi Jin, saying that they didn\u2019t deliberately ignore him at that time.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin blinked, his muscles relaxing. He waved their apologies away with a smile, replying that it was fine, it was all a misunderstanding, let\u2019s get along from now on. Using taking a shower as an excuse, he took his pajamas and toiletries and left the room.<\/span><\/p>

The smile on his face disappeared the moment the door closed. He rubbed his face, not in a very good mood. He wasn\u2019t a person with no temper; after returning to school this time, he clearly understood that some people were true friends while others could never be anything more than roommates.<\/span><\/p>

On the first night after returning to school, Shi Jin didn\u2019t sleep well. He felt like the bed was too narrow and that the space beside him was too empty. However, he quickly adjusted and after two days, was completely used to school life.<\/span><\/p>

Before they knew it, the week was coming to an end, and the rumors and turmoil caused by Shi Jin\u2019s sudden return to school as well as the frenzy caused by the counselor\u2019s explanation finally died down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

After school on Friday afternoon, Shi Jin again declined Liu Yong and Luo Donghao\u2019s invitation to go out to play on the weekend. Instead of carrying his textbooks back to the dorm room, he stuffed them into his backpack, and without bothering to change out of his uniform, he dashed in the direction of the school gate.<\/span><\/p>

Liu Yong apparently liked to live dangerously as he grabbed Luo Donghao and rushed there as well. Then, they watched Shi Jin get in a low-key, black MPV which soon disappeared in the distance.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWhen the door opened just now, I saw an unbelievably handsome man in a traditional robe\u2026 Was that Shi Jin\u2019s boyfriend?\u201d Liu Yong asked, looking dazed.<\/span><\/p>

Luo Donghao also looked a little dazed, but he quickly got his expression under control. \u201cDidn\u2019t you see his boyfriend last time?\u201d he asked.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cBack then, I only saw his side face for a split second. Just now, I saw him from the front\u2026 Is he a real person? How can anyone be this good-looking\u2026\u201d Liu Yong pinched himself. Finding that it hurt, he howled in envy, \u201cEven though I like girls, I still feel an urge to beat Shi Jin up! Why are all the good things happening to that guy alone! By the way, I wonder if his boyfriend has sisters\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Luo Donghao patted him on the shoulder. \u201cWake up, dude. Judging from Shi Jin\u2019s boyfriend\u2019s appearance and temperament, even if he has sisters, they\u2019re waaaaaay out of your league.\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 hugged Lian Jun as soon as he got in the car. He gave him a kiss, then drew back and asked, \u201cHow long have you been waiting? Did you have to put off work?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun didn\u2019t answer. After taking a close, long look at Shi Jin\u2019s uniform, he suddenly leaned over and pressed the younger man against the door, capturing his lips in a kiss.<\/span><\/p>

Startled, Shi Jin hurriedly glanced towards the front of the car. Seeing that the partition was raised, he immediately relaxed and put his arms around Lian Jun\u2019s waist, eagerly kissing back.<\/span><\/p>

The two kissed for a while before being willing to part. Lian Jun sat up straight and began to straighten Shi Jin\u2019s messy clothes. \u201cI already knew, but you look great in uniform. The cut of this jacket flatters you very much.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

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A few days before Shi Jin\u2019s birthday, Lu Shan finally contacted them\u2014the alliance between the four organizations had been officially formed. To prove her sincerity, Lu Shan returned Xi Fan, Snake Fang\u2019s deputy leader who\u2019d been captured by Tarantula after leading an attack on their warehouses, to Snake Fang. Appreciating her high-mindedness, Meridian Gate and Epoch\u2019s leaders hinted that they\u2019d like for her to become the alliance\u2019s leader. Snake Fang didn\u2019t voice objections.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun frowned upon receiving the news. \u201cYou mustn\u2019t agree,\u201d he said. \u201cMeridian Gate and Epoch are testing you. It was Snake Fang that contacted them proposing an alliance, and it was Snake Fang that attacked you. In short, you\u2019re too conspicuous; from now on, you should keep a low profile and not push yourself forward. Let Meridian Gate and Epoch take the lead, make them expose their thoughts and plans\u2014drag them out from the safe rear to the frontline.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lu Shan\u2019s excitement subsided a little. Thinking back, she was shocked to find that since getting in touch with her, Meridian Gate and Epoch had indeed never revealed any of their intentions, always going along with her. {Damn, Meng Qing and Qi Yun are too cunning,} she said with a lingering fear. {I was so proud of myself I almost let those bastards <\/span>use me as a dupe to divert attention from them.}<\/span><\/p>

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  1. “I should go see the counselor”<\/strong><\/em> – ‘counselor’ [\u8f14\u5c0e\u54e1] here isn’t exactly a school counselor most of you know. A more appropriate name would be “teacher in charge of the moral education program” or “political instructor.” They’re government officials, and among their duties is also managing students’ affairs. (Here’s the Baidu<\/a> page if you’re willing to MTL.)<\/span><\/li>
  2. “To <\/strong><\/em>cook telephone congee”<\/strong><\/em> [\u7172\u96fb\u8a71\u7ca5<\/a>] – remember this? It means to have a long telephone chat, to talk on the phone for hours on end. I added a note about this idiom waaaaay back in chapter 27.<\/span><\/li>
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    Eques:<\/h4>

    I really love Shi Jin and Lian Jun’s interactions – it’s clear they’re in love and happy to be with each other. I can’t stand the novels where the gong seems to have bullied the shou into the relationship (you know the ones).<\/p>

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