After ninety-nine online romances, I finally met my ex in person when school started.

"Brother Chuan, you're pinching me too hard."

Shen Tianxi, nestled in his arms, let out a soft murmur. She nuzzled against Zhu Xun Chuan's chest like a clingy kitten, her big, watery eyes looking up. "Wow, Sister Pei really made a comeback! Brother Chuan, you don't know, Mu Cheng also adores Sister Pei."

Zhu Xun Chuan is now very curious about what exactly happened to the seven people that night, and why everyone is so calm now?

Contrary to his expectations of a chaotic free-for-all, it was eerily quiet! Perhaps it was the calm before the storm!

"By the way, where did you all go when Actress Pei appeared that night? You left me there all alone." Zhu Xun Chuan asked indirectly, trying to find out what happened behind the scenes.

Shen Tianxi drew circles on Zhu Xun Chuan's abs. "Oh dear, I'm sorry, Brother Chuan. I forgot about you that night. I was so happy to meet Sister Pei in person for the first time."

"Well, she was telling a story about a woman who was abandoned; that man was awful!"

"It's a bit like our story, but Brother Chuan has his reasons, I understand, you have to take the college entrance exam."

Finally, Shen Tianxi hugged Zhu Xunchuan's neck and kissed him, saying, "I also hope that Sister Pei and her boyfriend will get back together soon."

Zhu Xun Chuan looked at Shen Tianxi in his arms. This silly girl, even Su Mucheng probably knew what happened that night, but she was the only one who didn't realize it!

So simple...

No wonder no one mentioned each other; it seems the others are holding back their ultimate moves!

"Alright, stop worrying about others." Zhu Xun Chuan instantly concealed the surprise in his eyes, and without changing his expression, he stroked her smooth back, skillfully calming her irritated edge. "They're all old scripts, none of them are as good as my little Tian hope."

He was seething inside: This wasn't just not sweet, it was deadly poison.

When Pei Yanyu arrives at Peking University and runs into Gu Qinghan, Xia Wanying, and Su Mucheng, the scene will probably be more spectacular than World War III.

But he didn't have time to think about it anymore.

The bulletproof SUV slowly slowed down and stopped in front of a heavily guarded iron gate.

Tianjin Military Region Compound.

Every three steps there was a guard, every five steps a sentry. Two rows of heavily armed guards scanned the license plates with eyes like hawks, then stood at attention and saluted.

The car came to a stop in front of a gray and white detached villa.

As soon as you push open the heavy solid wood door of the villa, an extremely dull atmosphere, full of the oppressive feeling of being at the top of the system, hits you.

There was no luxurious crystal chandelier in the living room; the entire set of antique mahogany furniture exuded the weight of time. On the wall in front, rows of gleaming military medals hung.

A man and a woman were sitting in the main seats of the sofa.

The man was dressed in a crisp military green uniform, the stars on his shoulders gleaming coldly under the lights. His face was stern, exuding an air of authority, and his eyes, beneath thick, dark eyebrows, seemed to see right through people.

This is Shen Yao, Shen Tianxi's father and a high-ranking official in the Tianjin Military Region.

The woman next to him was wearing a well-tailored gray business suit. Although there were fine lines around her eyes, her gaze was sharp, revealing the shrewdness and competence of someone who had spent many years at the top of the political and legal system.

"Dad, Mom." As soon as Shen Tianxi entered the door, the wildness she had shown in the car instantly disappeared, and she obediently took Zhu Xun Chuan's arm. "Brother Chuan is here."

Shen Yao remained silent. He gave Zhu Xun Chuan a cold glance, his gaze lingering on him for a second, without even offering a polite "sit."

The large living room fell into a deathly silence; the air seemed to freeze. An ordinary college student, being stared at like that by these two big shots, would probably have already trembled and been unable to speak coherently.

Zhu Xun Chuan smiled.

He patted Shen Tianxi's hand casually to reassure her, then casually pulled out a mahogany chair and sat down with an air of nonchalance. His back was straight, and his posture was as relaxed as if he were in his own backyard.

Are you kidding me? I practically devoured your most juicy cabbage on the top floor of a hotel, and now you're setting me up for a trap? The deed is done, so we might as well all go down together.

"I heard you've been making quite a splash in Shanghai." Shen Yao finally spoke, his voice deep and resonant, carrying the unique pressure of a soldier. "That eldest grandson of the Ye family, you utterly humiliated him at the horse farm?"

"Ye Shaoqing has a terrible temper. I was just helping him relax a bit on behalf of the Ye family elders." Zhu Xun Chuan picked up a purple clay cup from the coffee table and slowly skimmed off the tea foam. "His temper is much better now."

That's incredibly arrogant.

Mother Shen's eyes flickered slightly as she stared into Zhu Xun Chuan's eyes: "Zhu's methods are indeed clever. But our Tianxi has been spoiled by her family since she was little, and she's simple-minded. Our Shen family doesn't care about social status when choosing a son-in-law. But I heard that the water in your fishpond is a bit too murky, isn't it?"

The bigwigs in the political and legal system always start with probing questions.

Shen Tianxi got anxious and was about to argue when Zhu Xun Chuan grabbed her wrist.

Facing the scrutinizing gazes of the two powerful figures, Zhu Xun Chuan showed no sign of backing down. After activating the [Perfect Aura Halo], his composure almost overflowed.

"Auntie, water that is too clear has no fish. But to me, Tianxi is not a fish, she is a treasure." Zhu Xun Chuan put down his teacup, making a soft, crisp sound. "As for muddy water, that's all just playing around outside."

It was watertight, a perfect combination of offense and defense, and it also served as a demonstration of loyalty.

Shen's mother was clearly surprised by the freshman's shrewd and experienced manner of speaking, and for a moment she couldn't find any flaws in his argument.

"Smooth-talking!" Shen Yao slammed his hand on the mahogany armrest, making the teacup vibrate. "I, Shen Yao, don't want pretty boys who can only talk the talk! If you want to marry a daughter of the Shen family, guts aren't enough; you also need backbone!"

He stood up, looking down at Zhu Xun Chuan: "Tomorrow morning, you're getting your ass to the Fierce Tiger Special Forces Company! Participate in their internal 'King of Soldiers Training Competition'! You think you're so tough? If you can't even last half a day, you'll be tucked between your legs and out of Tianjin!"

Sending a college student to compete in a training match against special forces soldiers? This is clearly an attempt to use extreme physical torture to make him give up.

"Dad! You've gone too far! How could Brother Chuan possibly..." Shen Tianxi's eyes immediately reddened, and she stomped her feet in frustration.

Zhu Xunchuan stood up.

He showed not a trace of cowardice; instead, he bowed slightly, a roguish smile playing on his lips.

"Thank you for the arrangement, Father-in-law." Zhu Xun Chuan emphasized the word "father-in-law" very much. "I've been a bit bored these past few days, so it's good to stretch my muscles a bit."

Shen Yao's eyes twitched at the word "father-in-law," and he snorted coldly before turning and going upstairs.

……

It's 11 p.m. at the military region's guesthouse.

Zhu Xun Chuan took a cold shower to cool down the heat inside him. He was shirtless, wearing only loose athletic shorts, and sitting down on the rather simple single bed while drying his wet hair with a towel.

The night breeze blew in through the half-open window, carrying the unique scent of grass and trees from the courtyard.

"Clatter."

A very faint metallic click was heard.

The door was silently pushed open a crack, and a petite figure slipped in like a thief, quickly locking the door behind her.

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