This Is My Planet - Chapter 144 - Chapter 144 – Who Is the Opponent in the Shura Field
For the first time, Xia Guixuan felt the path that some of his predecessors had walked and the experiences they had endured.
It was the feeling of… when there’s no competition, you can indulge in wondering whether you really want something, whether feelings are mutual, or how the path forward might look, and so on and so forth… But when you realize she might be whispering sweet nothings in someone else’s arms, can you still remain indifferent?
It was possible before.
Because at that time, Xia Guixuan had no thoughts about Yan Wuyue.
But now?
Dare he tell himself that he has no thoughts, and that whoever wants her can have her?
Xia Guixuan knew this was difficult…
This deputy marshal was currently overwhelmed with tasks, definitely the busiest and most distracted time, yet here he was, running to his subordinate’s home at night to offer condolences. No matter how you looked at it, it didn’t seem like pure concern for a subordinate. If Xia Guixuan hadn’t come, what would have happened to Yan Wuyue in her fragile state just now?
Xia Guixuan felt quite displeased, a rare feeling of unhappiness—though he knew, rationally, that he was the one competing with the other party. Yet since Yan Wuyue didn’t even like the other guy, did it really count?
The more he thought about it, the more irritated he became, his face growing darker. Seeing Yan Wuyue get up with a smile to answer the door, his expression turned even sourer.
Yan Wuyue stood up to open the door. When she reached the entryway, she suddenly turned back to look at him. Seeing Xia Guixuan’s sour expression, she found it increasingly amusing and couldn’t help but lower her voice, saying, “Hey, do you want to hide for a while?”
Xia Guixuan’s face was stern: “Why should I, a righteous and open man, hide from him?”
Yan Wuyue teased on purpose, “I… am his woman, you know. You’re having an affair with his woman.”
Not mentioning it would have been fine, just let the person in and exchange a few harmless words. But once she said “I’m his woman”, Xia Guixuan was really triggered. Without another word, he rushed over, pressing her against the door.
Yan Wuyue winced a bit, but laughed even more happily, “You’re this angry? Refusing to admit you’re having an affair? Or refusing to admit… I’m his woman?”
The knocking on the door outside became more urgent.
The knocking outside grew more urgent. Gongsun Jiu sensed some noise inside, but the soundproofing was so good she couldn’t hear clearly. She hadn’t considered the possibility of an intruder in the military dormitories, instead wondering if Yan Wuyue had collapsed from weakness or something. She knocked harder, hoping for a response.
Inside, Xia Guixuan had Yan Wuyue pinned against the door, his expression showing some anger. “Are you his woman?”
Yan Wuyue deliberately said, “Of course I am.”
“…Very well, I just love taking other people’s women.” Xia Guixuan spat out this line viciously and then leaned down to kiss her.
Yan Wuyue blinked, leaning against the door, letting him kiss her.
The knocking grew even more urgent.
Gongsun Jiu vaguely heard what sounded like panting and moaning. Anxious, she thought to herself, could Yan Wuyue have really fallen and be too weak to get up?
What to do?
Gongsun Jiu took a deep breath, stepped back with one leg, and prepared to kick the door down.
To be fair, Xia Guixuan was actually feeling better now… This kind of mentality was quite strange.
Yan Wuyue was also very cooperative… as if ready to go along with anything. If he wasn’t still mindful of her injuries, which forbade any reckless actions, he might have taken things to the final step right there against the door, letting the person outside listen in—that would have been truly satisfying.
But his rational mind slowly returned. He knew this wouldn’t be good for Yan Wuyue’s injuries, and he’d already been a bit rough in his earlier impulsiveness, which wasn’t good either. So, he gradually stopped.
Yan Wuyue half-closed her eyes, breathing lightly. Though she felt even more pain throughout her body from his roughness, she couldn’t help the amusement in her eyes.
She found this too funny…
“You…”
“I…”
Both of them spoke at the same time, but before they could say anything, the door suddenly crashed open with a bang. Xia Guixuan reflexively grabbed Yan Wuyue and floated backward, away from the door.
The broken door swung loosely on its hinges, revealing a man and a woman entwined together with disheveled clothes, and a “man” in a crisp military uniform standing outside, stunned.
Damn it… I thought you were injured, so I kicked the door for you, and it turns out you’re having an affair…
It’s not some wild man stealing my woman, it’s this shameless woman stealing my man!
Gongsun Jiu was so angry that her face was expressionless. “General Yan, are you okay?”
Fortunately, Yan Wuyue had a high enough rank that this was a standalone villa. If they had been in some apartment building, they would’ve attracted a crowd by now. Even as it was, the sound of approaching footsteps could be heard, so Gongsun Jiu threw a small robot outside to block them. “This is a private military matter. No outsiders allowed.”
The group of soldiers looked at each other, completely puzzled, and quickly backed away.
After all, that was the deputy marshal’s messenger robot… No, starting today, he was the Grand Marshal.
Inside the room, Xia Guixuan stood in front of Yan Wuyue, shielding her, his expression just as blank as he faced off with Gongsun Jiu. “So, it turns out being a deputy marshal means you can kick down a subordinate’s door at will? Good to know.”
Gongsun Jiu was so angry. I want to rip apart that busty woman, not you. Can’t you just move aside?
Wait a minute…
How dare you, you scumbag, act like you’re in the right?
Gongsun Jiu kept a stern face and said, “As far as I know, Captain Xia, you are Yin Xiaoru’s boyfriend. What are you doing here, holding her best friend?”
Xia Guixuan replied calmly, “Neither of us is married. Does that violate military law? If the deputy marshal is keeping a mistress without any explanation, then I suppose the military’s moral standards aren’t very high, are they?”
Gongsun Jiu chuckled. “True, when the higher-ups are corrupt, the lower ranks follow suit. Nothing much to say about that. So… Captain Xia, are you suggesting I owe Wuyue an explanation?”
At this point, Gongsun Jiu remembered her father’s script.
From the perspective of Deputy Marshal Gongsun, especially now that he was no longer just the deputy marshal, seeing his woman running off with another man in the eyes of others, how could he not feel ashamed? From Xiao Jiu’s perspective, the man she liked openly kissing another woman, how could she swallow that?
What a good script.
You two, watch how I break you up and make you regret it.
Yan Wuyue poked her head out from behind Xia Guixuan’s shoulder. “Does the deputy marshal need to give me an explanation? Emmm, can I just not have one?”
The most infuriating thing is that you, this busty woman stealing my man, are still acting cute! Gongsun Jiu kept a straight face. “Someone once warned me in private… I’m sure someone also warned General Yan—though you and I have our own agendas and have allowed the rumors to spread, the longer these rumors persist and take root, the more they may force the truth into the open.”
Xia Guixuan frowned slightly.
Yan Wuyue also froze for a moment. Her mindset of just enjoying the drama was fading; she realized the spotlight had turned on her, making her the main character…
Gongsun Jiu continued, “Once this kind of perception takes root, everyone thinks we’re a couple… Then, one day, if you go with someone else… I’ll be fine, at most I’ll be laughed at for wearing a green hat, which isn’t uncommon these days, but your reputation won’t be so good.”
Yan Wuyue sighed. “What reputation do I have? I’m not even human. After this incident, I should resign and retire. Why should I care about these things?”
Gongsun Jiu smiled faintly. “Who said you’re not human?”
Yan Wuyue was taken aback.
Gongsun Jiu said calmly, “History is written by the victors, and public opinion is in our hands. If we want to claim you’re a human hybrid, then you are human. Everything else is just monsters spreading rumors to discredit our general. Wuyue…”
Yan Wuyue instinctively responded, “Hmm?”
Gongsun Jiu sighed. “You’ve always fought for the people. When you were on trial, the people spontaneously rallied for you. You should be comforted by that. Are you really willing to abandon this land that you’ve fought for for over a hundred years, and the people who trust you?”
Xia Guixuan couldn’t help but interject, “Is this blackmail?”
Gongsun Jiu shook her head. “I’m just being honest. Wuyue can make her own judgment. At a time when the situation has improved, where she can finally break free from the previous exclusion, if she abandons everyone’s expectations because of this trivial matter… I don’t know if you can do it, Wuyue.”
Xia Guixuan said, “Then at worst, you break up with her. Why make it a big deal? Just because of a bit of tarnished reputation? What era is this…”
A mocking smile appeared on Gongsun Jiu’s lips. “Heh… I can marry her as my only wife. If she breaks up with me, what can you give her? Power? Really impressive.”
Xia Guixuan fell silent.
This was truly a blow.
“No…” Yan Wuyue said in surprise, “Deputy marshal, do you really love me so much? Knowing that I’m flirting with other men, you still want to marry me?”
Gongsun Jiu’s mouth twitched. “I’m not that petty. Of course, you’d need to break it off with him, as I’m not one to enjoy wearing a green hat.”
As if worried that Yan Wuyue might reject her outright or that Xia Guixuan might lose his temper on the spot, Gongsun Jiu didn’t wait for them to respond and continued talking on her own. “I came to check on your injuries… Judging by the way things are now, you seem fine. Even if there were issues before, it seems like Captain Xia’s skilled hands have taken care of them. I have many matters to attend to, so I’ll take my leave for now. You two can discuss things on your own. Whatever is decided, get in touch tomorrow.”