{"id":9347,"date":"2019-11-04T12:00:24","date_gmt":"2019-11-04T17:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/?p=9347"},"modified":"2025-09-08T18:25:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T22:25:41","slug":"death-progress-bar-60","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/death-progress-bar-60\/","title":{"rendered":"Death Progress Bar 60"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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By the time Old Ghost arrived, the rescue workers had cleared up the scene and were preparing to take away the bodies.<\/span><\/p>

Gua One wanted to stop him from entering the villa and seeing the tragic sight inside but Lian Jun said to let him go.<\/span><\/p>

Old Ghost went straight to the front yard where the bodies were laid out. He stood still for a few seconds then stepped forward and began to open the black bags one by one. Finally, he crouched in front of the deputy\u2019s corpse; his jaw and fists were clenched so hard they were white, and his eyes reddened, but he didn\u2019t cry.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun came up behind him in his wheelchair. He took out a mobile phone and said, \u201cWhen we found him, he had this beside him, but didn\u2019t use it to call for help. The bomb was detonated by remote control; the other fifteen people were inside at the time, but he wasn\u2019t. The fingers on his left hand were all cut off, but his right still had the thumb and index finger left\u2014this should\u2019ve been intentional.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Old Ghost blinked and looked over his shoulder then got up and rushed to Lian Jun, almost yanking the phone out of his hand. It was a cheap, disposable model with no numbers recorded in memory but a prepaid SIM card. It was entirely possible to make a call from it.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cHe could have called for help\u2026 He could have called for help.\u201d Old Ghost kept repeating this sentence, the phone nearly cracking as his fingers tightened around it. His voice was heavy, and the hatred in it grew more and more intense with each repetition.<\/span><\/p>

According to the results of the investigation, the deputy could have called for help before he died. Gunfire must\u2019ve deliberately left the phone with him so he would. The man didn\u2019t, and watched his subordinates die in the explosion.<\/span><\/p>

It was clear that Gunfire took control of the villa, wanting to ambush Lian Jun who was supposed to arrive today. However, an unexpected accident delayed him, and not only did he change the route, but he even stopped to wait for Gua Three.<\/span><\/p>

When Gunfire discovered Lian Jun had stopped, they probably wanted Old Ghost\u2019s deputy to urge him to come over as soon as possible and not let him meet up with Gua Three and his team. The deputy refused and so was tortured. His stubbornness likely pissed off Gunfire members so much that they cut off most of his fingers and stuffed him in the doghouse with the phone, and put his tied-up subordinates in the room with the bomb, trying to use their lives to force him to call for help and bring Lian Jun over.<\/span><\/p>

Obviously, the deputy still didn\u2019t obey, holding on despite Gunfire\u2019s expectations. Then, after Gua Three successfully joined Lian Jun, Gunfire knew today\u2019s opportunity to attack was lost and detonated the bomb.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWhen we stopped I called your deputy. His voice was completely normal. He said there was no need to worry, it didn\u2019t matter if we came late. He did hang up quickly but I didn\u2019t notice something wasn\u2019t right. It\u2019s my negligence.\u201d Gua One said, filled with remorse.<\/span><\/p>

Old Ghost\u2019s lips quivered then tightened. Pushing down the pain, he replied, \u201cOld Wen was a careful man, good at bluffing and negotiation\u2014unless he wanted you to notice, you would never know something was wrong just by listening to his voice. It\u2019s not your fault, he\u2026 He did what he should\u2019ve done! Even if you didn\u2019t stop, Old Wen would have definitely tried to warn you to stay away from the villa, and if he didn\u2019t manage to, he would\u2019ve probably did his best to detonate the bomb and perish together with the Gunfire bastards\u2026 He would surely do it, he was that kind of person. This is my fault\u2014when we found the mole, I should\u2019ve been more careful and not let him act alone. It\u2019s my fault.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun saw the emotional turmoil Old Ghost was trying to suppress. After a moment of silence, he decided now was the right moment to fulfill his promise to the deputy and pass on his dying words.<\/span><\/p>

\u2014I didn\u2019t betray you, I\u2019m sorry I couldn\u2019t protect our brothers\u2019 lives.<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Old Ghost\u2019s face trembled and his Adam\u2019s apple shifted up and down. This was the final straw to crush the last vestiges of his self-control. A muffled, anguished cry rose in his throat, he turned towards the deputy\u2019s body and sank to his knees, burying his face in his hands. His shoulders shook as he began to sob.<\/span><\/p>

It was early May, the beginning of the rainy season in the L country. The air was hot and stuffy, and dark clouds swept in from the distance; it was about to rain again. The overcast sky, this hell-like scene of death, the repressed sobs\u2026 Everything seemed shrouded in a thick layer of grey, making people\u2019s eyes sour.<\/span><\/p>

As Shi Jin watched Old Ghost cry, his heart grew unbearably heavy. He turned away and wiped his face.<\/span><\/p>

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By the time they were done handling everything that needed to be handled concerning the tragedy, it was late afternoon.<\/span><\/p>

After Old Ghost got a hold of his emotions, he and his men left to take care of his deceased subordinates\u2019 affairs. Lian Jun took his people and settled in one of the government residences.<\/span><\/p>

This arrangement was a result of cooperation between the L country government and their accompanying officials. Gunfire was like a malignant cancer ravaging the southeastern region, vicious and violent. Now that someone wanted to clean it up, the local authorities were more than willing to open some back doors to provide a little assistance.<\/span><\/p>

It was a rather strange experience: a group of gangsters from another country stayed in an official residence provided by L country and were carefully protected by the L country soldiers.<\/span><\/p>

When everyone settled down, they gathered for a meal, the taste of which nobody paid attention to, then went to their rooms to rest.<\/span><\/p>

After pushing Lian Jun to his room, Shi Jin filled the bathtub with hot water for him then took a quick shower himself. However, he didn\u2019t go to his own room and just sat beside Lian Jun, watching the rain outside grow heavier and heavier.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWhat are we going to do next?\u201d He asked.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun glanced at the water trails on the window pane. \u201cMake Gunfire pay what they owe.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Taken aback, Shi Jin turned to look at him. \u201cHow?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Rumble<\/span>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>

The sky was covered with heavy clouds, and the flashes of lightning were almost constant.<\/span><\/p>

The sound of thunder seemed to wake Lian Jun. As he looked at Shi Jin, his expression gradually eased. He reached out and touched the teenager\u2019s face, saying, \u201cYou must be tired. Do you want to take a nap?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

This change of topic was very blunt\u2014he quite obviously avoided the question.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin held Lian Jun\u2019s hand and looked into his face; despite the older man trying to hide it, he still couldn\u2019t completely conceal the cold, hard gleam in his dark eyes. Shi Jin leaned closer and wrapped an arm around his shoulders. He knew his lover was unwilling to answer because the answer was something he didn\u2019t want to hear.<\/span><\/p>

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In the early evening, Old Ghost and his subordinates returned, dressed completely in black. His face was worse than before but his spirit was abnormally good as if he\u2019d found something to keep him from being weak or collapsing.<\/span><\/p>

Once Lian Jun knew he was back, he went to see him.<\/span><\/p>

The two leaders stayed alone in the study for about a quarter of an hour, then Old Ghost pushed the door open and left again, despite the heavy rain. Lian Jun came out of the study and asked Gua One, who was waiting outside, to call Gua Two. His order was one simple sentence: <\/span>Fully cooperate with Old Ghost<\/span>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Shi Jin witnessed it all but asked no questions and just pushed Lian Jun back to his room.<\/span><\/p>

After the usual massage, he went to his room to take a shower then returned to Lian Jun’s room.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun leaned against the headboard and flipped through the documents. Seeing Shi Jin return in pajamas, he asked, \u201cWhat’s the matter, did you leave something behind?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Not speaking, Shi Jin went straight to the bed, lifted the bed covers, and slipped inside, settling next to Lian Jun and closing his eyes.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun paused then put down the documents. He looked at the young man lying beside him and raised a hand to touch him but withdrew before he did. \u201cShi Jin?\u201d He whispered.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin opened his eyes and said in a serious tone, \u201cIt\u2019s getting late, it\u2019s time to sleep.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun watched him pretend to look solemn. Suddenly he smiled, set the papers on the nightstand, and lied down on his side next to him. Caressing the teenager\u2019s face, he said, \u201cThank you.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cI don\u2019t understand why you\u2019re thanking me\u2026\u201d Shi Jin grumbled, turning so they lay facing each other. He held the hand touching his face and closed his eyes again. \u201cNo more talking, goodnight.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun\u2019s lips curled. Obediently not speaking, he leaned closer to him, propped himself up on one elbow, and bowed his head to kiss him.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin’s eyelashes trembled. He raised his arms to hug him and opened his lips, deepening the kiss.<\/span><\/p>

The two\u2019s posture slowly changed from face-to-face to up-and-down. When Lian Jun noticed Shi Jin\u2019s initiative, his self-control seemed to snap. Half-propped over Shi Jin, he held his face in both hands and indulged in desire, like a man dying of thirst.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cMmm.\u201d Feeling a bite on the tip of his tongue, Shi Jin couldn\u2019t help but make a sound.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun let out a low chuckle. Restraining himself a bit, he gently rubbed the younger man\u2019s lips.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin came over just to keep Lian Jun company, hoping his lover would draw some comfort from his presence\u2014he didn\u2019t expect the situation to get so completely out of control. A simple goodnight kiss, because of his little action, made Lian Jun lose it like this.<\/span><\/p>

The two bodies under the covers overlapped. Lian Jun wore a silk nightgown, but by now, it had become disheveled. The collar was open, revealing his clavicle and a small part of his chest, and the soft glow of the night lamp made him even more seductive than he already was.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin glimpsed it between the kisses. Before his brain caught up with his actions, one of his hands already left Lian Jun\u2019s back and slid up his chest, gently stroking the exposed skin.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun\u2019s breathing became slightly disorderly. As they continued to kiss, he gradually changed the position, his hand sneaking into the quilt to touch Shi Jin\u2019s body.<\/span><\/p>

< <\/span>Gwaack<\/span><\/em>\u2014 <\/span><\/i>><\/span><\/p>

The atmosphere became more and more heated when suddenly, a weird, suppressed cry resembling a duck call sounded in Shi Jin\u2019s mind, waking him up at once. No longer controlled by instinct, he realized what he and Lian Jun were doing right now, and remembered Xiao Si\u2019s existence. It was as if his brain burst. He quickly let go of Lian Jun then caught the other man\u2019s hand wandering around his body and pulled it from under the quilt: \u201cDon\u2019t.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

The ambiguous atmosphere dissipated in an instant.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun took a nibble of his earlobe and rose up a bit to look at him. He quietly adjusted his breathing, lowered his head again to press a last quick kiss against his lips, then squeezed his hand and fell back on the bed. He gathered the younger man in his arms and whispered, comfortingly stroking his back, \u201cI\u2019m sorry, I was in too much of a hurry. Let\u2019s sleep.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin was a young and healthy male. His reaction was bigger than Lian Jun\u2019s; his breathing was still disordered and his body hot. His heart, however, was cold\u2014at the moment, he was full of unspeakable feelings and madly poked Xiao Si.<\/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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Xiao Si pretended to be dead. At last, it couldn\u2019t bear Shi Jin\u2019s prodding and wailed, < I tried to hold back, I really tried, but in the end, I couldn\u2019t\u2026 Waaah, Darling, I\u2019m sorry, waaaaah\u2026 JinJin, shield against me, sniff<\/em>\u2026 > Its voice was filled with remorse.<\/p>

Shi Jin: \u201c……\u201d Since it lamented this much, Xiao Si must\u2019ve truly tried its best but unfortunately, it couldn\u2019t manage to keep quiet.<\/span><\/p>

No, not, unfortunately, <\/span>fortunately<\/span><\/em>\u2014otherwise, he and Lian Jun would\u2019ve been peeped at by this voyeur of a system.<\/span><\/p>

The thought was a little scary.<\/span><\/p>

Because Shi Jin didn\u2019t speak or move, Lian Jun thought his too eager actions made his beloved angry and hurriedly whispered apologies and soothing words.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin stopped paying attention to Xiao Si\u2019s whimpers and focused on the real world. Letting out a silent sigh, he nestled against Lian Jun\u2019s chest, explaining, \u201cNo, I\u2019m not angry. I want this too, I just\u2026 I\u2019m not ready tonight.\u201d Next time, he must remember to shut Xiao Si away in advance!<\/span><\/p>

The system heard his thought and immediately burst into tears again.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin got a headache.<\/span><\/p>

He was a healthy adult. Since he had a lover now, it was completely normal to want to do this and that.<\/span><\/p>

What\u2019s more, bad things happened during the day, making his lover unhappy. Doing something intimate and shifting his attention sounded like a plan.<\/span><\/p>

He never expected a \u201cnaughty kid\u201d to run out and make trouble just as he was about to have a good time. So, in the end, not only did he have to patiently comfort the upset \u201cchild\u201d but also explain to his lover why he suddenly changed his mind. He wanted to cry.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun seemed to have gotten a bit of a wrong idea. Touching his hair, he soothed, \u201cI understand, you\u2019re still young. Go to sleep\u2014don\u2019t worry, I won\u2019t touch you again.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u2018I won\u2019t touch you again\u2019? What does this mean? He won\u2019t touch me tonight or he won\u2019t touch me at all? He can\u2019t mean we\u2019ll have a platonic relationship, can he?<\/span> No way, impossible!<\/span><\/em> Lian Jun was the best, most handsome man ever\u2014if still nothing happened, didn\u2019t it mean Shi Jin was destined to spend both of his lives as a virgin!?<\/span><\/p>

Perhaps he was confused by his body’s impulses, but something seemed to snap in Shi Jin\u2019s mind. Before he could think, he hugged Lian Jun and rubbed against him, saying seriously, \u201cNo, you should touch me. I like you touching me.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

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

Shi Jin raised an eyebrow. He glanced at Lian Jun\u2019s face, looking even more handsome in the dim, warm light, and decisively \u201cturned off\u201d the progress bars, then reached for Lian Jun\u2019s chest, pulling his nightgown open. He found Lian Jun\u2019s hand under the quilt and put it on himself, kissed him, and whispered, \u201cWe won\u2019t do everything, but we can just\u2026 touch a little, can\u2019t we?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Since the person he loved was so active, it was impossible for Lian Jun to stay calm. Breathing faster, his arm immediately circled Shi Jin\u2019s waist and brought him into his embrace.<\/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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Xiao Si was not released from the \u201csmall black room\u201d until morning. The system seemed to have wasted away in this one night. < The progress bar didn\u2019t rise, that\u2019s great, > it uttered weakly.<\/p>

Shi Jin was still in a daze, savoring the \u201ctaste of beauty.\u201d Seeing Xiao Si\u2019s state, he felt a little guilty. \u201cThe place we\u2019re staying right now is one of the official residences belonging to L country, meant for important guests. Not only is it guarded, but Gua Three arranged for our own people to take turns keeping watch. There was no danger,\u201d he explained with a low cough.<\/span><\/p>

< Oh, > Xiao Si said, abnormally quiet.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin couldn\u2019t stand it. \u201cI won\u2019t shut you away for so long next time, I swear!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

< As if I\u2019d believe a man\u2019s promise ever again\u2014I\u2019d rather believe pigs can fly. Men are liars and scumbags, only waiting to deceive and take advantage of you, > the system said dully. Judging by its tone, it might as well be chanting curses.<\/p>

Shi Jin: \u201c\u2026\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Xiao Si\u2019s voice fell to an indistinct yet ominous mumble.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin busied himself with his tablet, pretending to be deaf.<\/span><\/p>

Xiao Si broke first. Giving in, it asked tentatively, < That, last night, did you and Darling, have you\u2026 ><\/span><\/p>

\u201cNo,\u201d Shi Jin replied. Thinking of last night, he couldn\u2019t help wanting to grin but managed to keep his expression serious. He got up and headed for the door. \u201cLian Jun said Gua Two will be back today, I\u2019ll go and see.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

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Gua Two appeared before lunch. He was noticeably thinner and dark from sun, wore a battered camouflage uniform, and had stubble on his face. When he arrived, he went to report to Lian Jun right away, without stopping to even take a sip of water. \u201cAs per your order, I\u2019m cooperating with Phantom. Last night, my team and I destroyed three subordinate organizations to Gunfire, robbing some very valuable goods and catching their bosses. Old Ghost didn\u2019t sit on his hands either\u2014he attacked all of Nine Eagles\u2019 businesses he could reach. Zuo Yang probably won\u2019t be able to sit still.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cGood job,\u201d Lian Jun nodded. He motioned for him to sit down and asked, \u201cWhere\u2019s Old Ghost now?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin poured a glass of water and set it in front of Gua Two.<\/span><\/p>

The man thanked him and drank it in one gulp. He wiped his mouth then replied, \u201cHe didn\u2019t come, he\u2019s busy tying up some loose ends. He’s going to cut off all the businesses belonging to Phantom he can cut off at present and give up all their interests in the Southeast. He\u2019s about to declare all-out war with Nine Eagles.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin\u2019s mood became complicated.<\/span><\/p>

It seemed the death of his deputy was an enormous blow to Old Ghost\u2014he had been avoiding the two organizations\u2019 relations turning openly hostile, but now, he was determined to get rid of Nine Eagles or die trying.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun lightly thumbed the corner of a file. \u201cHave you compiled a list of the organizations under Gunfire?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cI have.\u201d Gua Two took out a USB flash drive and handed it to him. \u201cHowever, it\u2019s not complete. The obvious incongruencies in several organizations\u2019 actions point to the existence of a secret one giving them a hand. Unfortunately, time was too short and I didn\u2019t manage to find it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cThis is enough,\u201d Lian Jun appeased. He plugged the flash drive in his laptop, skimmed through the list, then tapped on the table with his fingers and said, \u201cCall everyone here.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Gua Two was about to stand but Shi Jin stopped him. He told him to sit and have a rest, and went himself instead.<\/span><\/p>

After informing Gua One, Three, and Five about the meeting, he grabbed some food and brought it back for Gua Two.<\/span><\/p>

Gua Two enthusiastically praised him for being considerate and wanted to slap him on the shoulder. However, as he was raising his hand, he noticed a small red mark similar to a mosquito bite on the young man\u2019s neck and froze. He shot a quick glance at Lian Jun, sitting behind the desk and talking with Gua One, and touched his chin instead. He bumped Shi Jin with his shoulder and asked, lowering his voice, \u201cLittle JinJin, so Jun-shao got some, huh?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin looked at him, confused.<\/span><\/p>

Gua Two pointedly glanced at his ass, the expression on his face full of meaning.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin\u2019s eyebrows jumped. Without hesitation, he raised a hand and tried to jab two fingers in his eyes.<\/span><\/p>

Gua Two hastily leaned away, chuckling quietly and wretchedly. He made people\u2019s hands itch to beat him.<\/span><\/p>

With Gua Two\u2019s antics, the atmosphere, gloomy since Old Ghost\u2019s deputy\u2019s death, finally lightened. Once Lian Jun and Gua One had looked through the information he brought back, Lian Jun knocked on the desk, drawing everyone\u2019s attention, and said, \u201cGunfire is like a rabid dog. There\u2019s practically no chance of getting the missing people back peacefully, so after a discussion, Old Ghost and I have decided to pay Gunfire back blow for blow.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin immediately realized the significance of the list Gua Two compiled.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cThe reason Gunfire and Nine Eagles dare to be so fearless is because they have Phantom members in their hands and know Old Ghost won\u2019t dare to fight back in fear for their lives. Such being the case, we\u2019ll also grab their people and turn the situation around.\u201d Lian Jun turned the laptop to show them the screen. \u201cThis is some of Gunfire\u2019s subordinate organizations; four of them are very important, almost vital to Gunfire due to their business operations. What we need to do next is get rid of these four small organizations and capture their leaders alive.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

As expected!<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Shi Jin\u2019s pulse began to race with excitement. He also thought Lian Jun, who said this as if it was nothing, was unbelievably cool!<\/span><\/p>

An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, blood for blood. Annihilation tended to be low key, but when there was a need to fight, Lian Jun\u2019s reaction was always resolute and to the point, extremely satisfying!<\/span><\/p>

Gua One and the others became excited too. Gua Two rubbed his stubbly chin and sneered, \u201cNine Eagles began to target Phantom because it felt its interests in the Southeast were threatened, so it wanted to warn the rival off; later, Gunfire and Nine Eagles captured Phantom members probably because they were eyeing Phantom\u2019s businesses here. If at that point they contacted Old Ghost and gave him more or less reasonable terms, he would\u2019ve definitely yielded and cut off meat for them. It’s just that they’re too greedy\u2014they didn\u2019t want just a cut but to devour Old Ghost alive. Well, now the man is about to get rid of his businesses just to tear out their throats. Should I say serves them right or should I say they fucking deserve it?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cThat it fucking serves them right,\u201d Gua One said, playing along with Gua Two for once. His expression, though, wasn\u2019t mocking but icy.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin glanced at Gua One, silently agreeing with him.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun waited for them to finish speaking then knocked on the desk again. He continued, \u201cFour organizations\u2014the four of you will each be responsible for one. Gua One and Five\u2019s current duties will be temporarily handed over to Gua Nine. Go make preparations.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

The four men answered in unison, got up, and walked out of the study.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin watched them leave, a little confused. He turned to Lian Jun, who was busying himself with the laptop, and asked, pointing at himself, \u201cJun-shao, what about me? Don\u2019t I get a task?\u201d Since he\u2019d been a member of Annihilation for quite some time already, he thought he\u2019d also get something to do. However, it turned out that even Gua Nine, who wasn\u2019t here, was entrusted with a job, yet Shi Jin was still passed over.<\/span><\/p>

Moreover, he seemed to have been idle for a long time\u2014he hadn\u2019t received an assignment since Pockmarked Yuan.<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun raised his head and looked at him, apparently dumbstruck.<\/span><\/p>

Seeing his expression, Shi Jin made a guess. He said carefully, \u201cYou haven\u2019t\u2026 You couldn\u2019t have possibly forgotten I\u2019m your subordinate too, could you?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201c…Your task is to protect me.\u201d Lian Jun quickly regained his composure. Face calm, he closed the laptop and continued, \u201cYou will assist Gua Nine and are responsible for watching Long Shi.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

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