Chapter 246: I’m Eating My Own Gossip, and It’s Delicious

Chapter 246 I’m Eating Up My Own Gossip Like Crazy

Jiang Yuhua smiled, "Captain Shen, even if Miss Wu Yue already has a fated match, it doesn't necessarily mean she will end up with him."

He stressed the phrase "this person."

Jiang Huaizhi nodded, "Indeed. I wonder if the two of you have ever asked for Miss Wu Yue's opinion?"

Jiang Yuhua, "Why not bring Wu Yue here? I just saw her at the airport!"

Jian Suiyu, "Perhaps Deputy Captain Jiang must’ve mistaken someone else?

Moreover, Captain Jiang mentioned coming alone earlier, but who would have thought all of Sirius’s top brass would show up?

It’s rare to see such big shots all in one place."

Jiang Huaizhi and Jiang Yuhua exchanged glances. They weren’t sure whether Blaze knew Wu Yue’s identity, nor whether Blaze would exploit or threaten her if they found out.

They had to play it cool.

Jiang Huaizhi composed himself, "Deputy Captain Jian must find this amusing. The truth is, we came this time

because we deeply admire Miss Wu Yue. We were blown away by her outstanding performance in several battles and wanted to get to know her."

Shen Que glanced at Jian Suiyu from the corner of his eye,

Bullshit! They’re full of it!!

Jian Suiyu signaled Shen Que to calm down—his freaking out made it impossible to sync up.

Shen Que really wanted to stay composed, but they were practically shoving it in his face!!

Did the Jiangs think he couldn’t hear them??

Joke’s on them—his hearing was sharp enough to pick up every damn word!

And that Jiang Yuhua actually dared to say they’d snatch Wu Yue away!! Let ’em try—see what happens! Did they think Blaze was a joke??

Did the Jiangs think only they could go crazy? He could too!! He’d go so nuts he’d wreck himself!

Shen Que was furious. Ever since his identity was revealed, Wu Yue seemed unaffected, but lately, she’d been straight-up ignoring him!

Not just ignoring him—she wouldn’t even share the same air in the same space!

Jian Suiyu kept asking what he did when he entered her room that day—what’s the big deal??

What else could he have been doing in there? Standing in the damn corner like a timeout!

He put in all that effort, and she didn’t even give him a pat!

Did she hate his outfit or something? If not, he could change! Was he not good enough anymore??

He just stood against the wall like he was being scolded, and she booted him out before his act even finished!!

*Sniffles QAQ*, just thinking about it makes him want to cry, but he has to put on a brave face and fake a smile.

After spitting mental bars like a rap, Shen Que finally calmed down. Jian Suiyu gave him a puzzled look.

He wasn’t calm—he looked dead inside.

....

Wu Yue had just finished her work at the plantation and boarded the shuttle when Aunt Chen suddenly stopped the vehicle.

Wu Yue looked at the three big shots from the planting area whispering together. "What's up? Aunt Chen, Aunt Zhou, Uncle Gu."

Aunt Chen's eyes sparkled. "Yue Yue, did you know another squad's visiting Blaze today?"

Wu Yue nodded. "I saw. It's Sirius."

Aunt Zhou handed Yue Yue a handful of sunflower seeds. "Uncle Zhou told me that our captain went to the city yesterday just to buy new clothes.

He changed his whole outfit and even got a new hairstyle."

Uncle Gu crunched loudly. "No wonder! I saw it—wow, Captain Shen was all dolled up today.

You'd think he was a peacock showing off his feathers!"

Aunt Chen was beyond excited. "Hey, I heard the Jiang family just held a matchmaking event, and now Sirius is visiting our team, with our captain dressed up so nicely.

Could it be that Shen Que and someone from Sirius have a thing going on?"

Wu Yue cracked seeds between her teeth and agreed. "Yeah, it's possible. I've never seen the captain get along with any female teammates before.

Maybe he's had his eye on someone from Sirius all along!"

She was thoroughly enjoying her own gossip, even egging them on.

Crunch, crunch, crunch.

Aunt Chen was dying of curiosity, itching to know more. "Aw, if Sui Yu hadn't warned me repeatedly not to go, I'd really want to see what they're talking about up close."

Aunt Zhou lowered her voice. "What if we take them some refreshments?"

Aunt Chen shook her head. "No, no, Sui Yu would have my head."

Uncle Gu, always happy to stir up trouble, suggested, "Then we can't go, but Yue Yue can! You go and listen, then come back and tell us!"

Wu Yue shook her head. "I can't either. It's a top brass meeting between teams—it wouldn't be appropriate for me to go."

Aw, the four of them sighed in unison.

"Bummer."

"Hey! I heard the captain and the others came out of the meeting room!"

The four exchanged glances, their eyes lit up.

Aunt Chen snagged the first person walking by. "Did you see where the captain went?"

"Seems like they're heading toward the plantation—they're on the shuttle now!"

Aunt Chen perked up. "Did you see who Captain Shen was sitting with?"

"Yeah, yeah! Someone in black!"

Aunt Chen rubbed her hands together. "Holy smokes, could it really be Shen Que bringing the girl he likes to check out our plantation?!"

She immediately shouted:

"Hey, everyone, get ready! The captain's bringing guests from another squad to visit our plantation!"

"The plantation zone is the flagship industry of our Blaze!! Everyone, tidy up quickly—we must show our best side!"

"┗|｀O′|┛ Raaah~~"

Aunt Chen stopped Wu Yue, who was trying to slip away quietly. "Wu Yue, as the deputy head of our plantation zone, shouldn’t you give them a tour?"

Wu Yue pointed at herself in surprise. "Me?"

Aunt Chen nodded. "Mhm."

Wu Yue’s mind raced, brainstorming frantically. "Nah, that won’t work. What if the captain is trying to create some alone time with his crush? If I’m there, I’ll just be a third wheel."

Aunt Chen widened her eyes in disbelief. Wu Yue grew nervous. "What’s wrong?"

Did my bullshitting backfire? Did she catch on?

Aunt Chen slapped Wu Yue’s back so hard it echoed. "Yue Yue! Girl, you’re a genius! Aunt Chen didn’t even think of that! Almost messed it up by being nice!"

Wu Yue: "...Uh-huh…"

Zero suspicion. Seriously? She didn’t know whether to feel relieved or baffled. Hard to say.

Blessed by Aunt Chen’s seal of approval, Wu Yue hopped on her jolly little shuttle cart into the distance.

A few minutes later,

Another shuttle cart arrived at the spot she had just left.

On it sat Shen Que and Jiang Huaizhi, both sporting god-tier handsome faces, yet radiating pure disgust. Their giant bodies somehow drew a literal divide in the cramped cart.

Their faces were turned in opposite directions, oozing ‘I’d rather be anywhere else.’

Shen Que: *(glaring daggers)* Keep staring, just keep staring. Why hasn't that 30-foot serpent that usually pops out randomly come to bite you to death yet?

Jiang Huaizhi: Those Blaze snakes! How dare they make my little sister manage such a huge plantation zone all alone! My poor baby!! My heart’s breaking here!!

The dozens of plantation workers standing before them might as well have been air—completely ignored. The workers? Invisible. Background NPCs at best.