This Is My Planet - Chapter 109 - Chapter 109 – Catching an Adulterer in the Act
The so-called “deck” doesn’t necessarily require one to walk to the edge of the massive warship.
For a warship that isn’t rounded in shape, any small concave or convex area is considered “on the edge” for humans. Xia Guixuan followed Gongsun Jiu around a bend, didn’t even take the elevator, and arrived at a place resembling a lounge.
“Please come in.”
As the two entered, Gongsun Jiu casually closed the door.
Two heads poked out from the corridor behind, staring at the closed door with puzzled expressions.
“Why did they close the door…”
“Isn’t that obvious? Closing the door when discussing matters is strange, isn’t it?”
“Could it be a serious matter…?”
The two exchanged glances, and Ling Moxue suddenly said, “Gongsun Jiu seems very close to you, but has he even held your hand?”
Yan Wuyue also said, “The Gong family and your family tried to negotiate a marriage three years ago, but he couldn’t even be bothered to add your number, right?”
Ling Moxue angrily retorted, “I was the one who couldn’t be bothered to add him! Get your facts straight, don’t talk nonsense and make it sound like I begged him to add me!”
Yan Wuyue also retorted angrily, “Then why did you make it sound like I was so eager to shake hands with someone who didn’t want to shake hands with me? Don’t I care about my reputation?”
The two glared at each other, and Yan Wuyue suddenly remembered something as she looked at Ling Moxue, “Didn’t you say you were seeking my forgiveness? And now you’re arguing with me?”
Ling Moxue was dumbfounded but quickly regained her composure, “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
“Stop pretending. Wasn’t it you who wanted to kill me back then?”
“It wasn’t me! Stop talking nonsense!” Ling Moxue felt guilty and out of breath. Regardless of whether this was true or not, she quickly changed the subject and retaliated, “Isn’t Xia Guixuan Yin Xiaoru’s boyfriend? As Yin Xiaoru’s best friend, are you trying to steal her man? As a high-ranking officer of the country, do you have no shame?”
Yan Wuyue was also dumbfounded, but she quickly recovered, “Who said I’m here to steal someone’s man? As Yin Xiaoru’s best friend, shouldn’t I be the one keeping an eye on the foxes outside? Like a certain big star who openly went to the Yin family to show jealousy?”
Ling Moxue: “…”
There’s this trick too?
Who are you trying to fool? Just now, your attitude of wanting to find Xia Guixuan was exactly the same as mine, did you think I wouldn’t notice?
But attitude is just attitude, not evidence… Ling Moxue found herself unable to come up with a counter-strategy for a while.
Truly a formidable opponent!
The most tragic thing was that Ling Moxue found that her reputation seemed to be completely ruined. Before, going to the Yin family to quarrel could still be said to be entertainment industry gossip, but now, how do you explain it?
Don’t bother explaining, you don’t even know what you’re doing yourself, just like a retard.
Oh right, remember why you came here… Ling Moxue’s mind was clear, she took a deep breath, and said seriously, “I’m here to confirm whether Gongsun Jiu is gay or not, so I can shut up my family. What does it have to do with Xia Guixuan?”
Yan Wuyue: “…”
This trick too?
This trick worked because Yan Wuyue also had deep suspicions about whether Gongsun Jiu was gay… Otherwise, why would they both come here on a full stomach?
Actually, whether Gongsun Jiu is or isn’t isn’t the main concern. Human orientations are free, but if Xia Guixuan is, then… what about the little fox?
Yeah, that’s right, it’s all for the little fox.
Yan Wuyue confirmed again, “So you’re here to shut your family up, not for Xia Guixuan.”
Ling Moxue had a serious expression, “Of course. So you’re here for Yin Xiaoru, not for Xia Guixuan.”
“Of course.” Yan Wuyue suddenly remembered something and chuckled, “If I find out you’re lying to me in the future, there’s no chance of forgiveness.”
Ling Moxue was dumbfounded for a while before saying, “Who… who needs your forgiveness? Are you crazy?”
Yan Wuyue coldly sneered in her heart, didn’t bother arguing with her, and the two of them synchronously scampered out of the corridor, hiding outside the lounge door to eavesdrop.
…
Inside, Xia Guixuan followed Gongsun Jiu into the lounge. The room was a windowless enclosed space. Although spacious, it still felt somewhat stifling.
Gongsun Jiu turned on the light and pressed another button. With a mechanical sound, a glass partition slowly rose from the metal exterior, leaving behind a transparent glass barrier that covered the entire surface.
The stars of outer space shone through the glass, suddenly transforming the oppressive enclosed space into a beautiful night.
Under the soft lighting, the room was clean and tidy, with flowers on the coffee table and several books placed neatly.
Xia Guixuan blinked as he looked around, finding it quite interesting. This deputy marshal didn’t seem as rigid and serious as he appeared. In fact, he had a bit of a refined taste. The lounge on the warship was decorated quite tastefully.
It made sense? Given his background.
However, this ambiance was shattered the next moment.
Thinking Gongsun Jiu would fetch some red wine or something from the liquor cabinet, he instead grabbed two bottles of drinks and tossed one to Xia Guixuan. He opened one for himself.
Xia Guixuan took the drink and looked at it: “White Fox Brand Ecological Beverage.”
It always felt like, compared to regular drinks, this ‘ecological beverage’ had the effect of lowering one’s status even further.
Gongsun Jiu sat straight across from him, took a sip of his drink, and calmly said, “Many people think that the White Fox brand beverage from the Yin family is a joke, but I think it’s not bad… Although it’s made from potions turned into beverages, the intention is pharmaceutical, and there are benefits to it. It’s better than plain water, and most importantly… it tastes good.”
He chuckled at the end, “Isn’t being tasty the most important thing for a beverage? Many people don’t understand why Yin Xiaoru’s company can make money because they’re looking at this from the perspective of potions, making it seem particularly funny, even Wuyue couldn’t help it… But for the public, everyone buys drinks to drink. If it tastes good, that’s all that matters, regardless of what story or background is behind it.”
“Um…” Xia Guixuan remembered that Yin Xiaoru was very confident about her drinks being better than any tea. It was unexpected that Gongsun Jiu could also look at the Yin family’s “potions” from this perspective.
But this deputy marshal always surprised him.
“Anyway, Captain Xia, you’ve been sitting here for so long, haven’t you thought about helping me with something?”
Xia Guixuan wondered, “What?”
“The battle is over.” Gongsun Jiu said with a stern face, “I’ve been injured. Haven’t you thought about helping me heal…”
“Pfft…” Xia Guixuan almost sprayed out his drink. This guy’s tone was actually a bit resentful…
Outside, two heads were pressed against the door, both thinking, here it comes, healing? Is this seduction?
Inside, Xia Guixuan just snapped his fingers.
If you really want to heal, it can be done just like this.
Soft white light enveloped Gongsun Jiu’s body, and his expression slowly relaxed. He whispered, “Thanks.”
“This… there’s nothing to thank for.”
“Although I don’t know what the situation was for your mission, why it led to the intervention of the divine descendant’s Wu Xiang beings… but the result is good. Not only did our war look more real and misleading on the surface, but in the end, the Wu Xiang beings also participated in this battle, greatly supplementing my originally inadequate strength. This battle… you deserve credit.”
These alone are not the main merits, but with the real winning factor, it is definitely the main merit. Xia Guixuan increasingly felt that this deputy marshal was very astute, so he said, “It’s General Yan who deserves the credit, I just assisted. General Yan is the real hero.”
Yan Wuyue: “?”
Gongsun Jiu had a stern face, as if he couldn’t be so casual in giving credit: “Although you said so beforehand, merits cannot be treated so frivolously. General Yan has merits for defending the southwest and for this landing operation, she doesn’t need to ride on your merits. This would be an insult to her.”
Yan Wuyue: “…”
I’m not insulted, who wouldn’t want credit? Hurry up and insult me with credit!
Xia Guixuan was very puzzled. Aren’t you and Yan Wuyue quite ambiguous? Shouldn’t you be overjoyed to give her credit and think that Captain Xia is really sensible? Who are you showing off your stern face to?
Yan Wuyue felt that there must be some jealousy here, and as for who the deputy marshal was jealous of… Before, she would have thought it was jealousy towards Xia Guixuan, but now she felt, ummmm, maybe it’s jealousy towards her, Yan Wuyue?