Chapter 250: Everyone Assists

Chapter 250: All Hands on Deck

Jian Suiyu realized he had to do something.

Wu Yue would never suddenly agree to attend the Jiang family's social gathering. She’d probably already made up her mind in private.

If the two couldn't clarify their feelings and resolve their misunderstandings before Wu Yue's identity was fully exposed,

then most likely, these two were screwed.

Jian Suiyu looked at Shen Que, "The Jiang family's gathering is in five days. Since Wu Yue has agreed to go, I’ve got her back."

Shen Que didn’t hesitate, "I'm going too."

Jian Suiyu shook his head, "You stay here. Stay and hold down the fort."

Shen Que refused, "Then I'll go, and you stay."

Jian Suiyu shook his head again, "I’ll go with Richard, Yan Qi, and Wu Chong. You don’t like social events anyway—they’re a trigger for you."

Shen Que insisted, "I’m going. No way I’m risking another incident."

Jian Suiyu stared at him, "Nothing will happen. The Jiang family is hosting this gathering. You saw what they’re capable of up North.

The four heirs have pulled out all the stops for Wu Yue—they’ll definitely ensure her safety."

Shen Que’s jaw tightened, "Wu Yue vanished last time under the Jiang family’s protection. What if her father suddenly appears and tries to harm her?"

Jian Suiyu replied, "The Jiangs have Jiang Cheng on a leash, and our people will be there too."

Shen Que looked at Jian Suiyu and shook his head firmly, "No."

Jian Suiyu asked, "Why? Why not?

Why do you think only you can protect Wu Yue?"

Shen Que suddenly faltered, "I... I’m stronger."

Jian Suiyu scoffed, "Weak excuse, Captain. Don’t run the place into the ground while we’re away."

With that, Jian Suiyu coldly walked away, hands in pockets as he strode into the team building—only to then promptly dodged out of sight.

"What are you doing?"

Jian Suiyu glanced at Richard beside him, "Why are you here?"

Richard smirked, "Just witnessed someone’s pathetic make-up attempt. A damn confession would’ve fixed this—why do these two make it so complicated?"

Jian Suiyu sighed, "Smart people stay single."

Richard, playing philosopher, countered, "Love is your brain checking out. When it comes, even the wise can’t resist."

Jian Suiyu shook his head, "Remember my earlier speculation? Wu Yue’s mom could be breathing somewhere. If she is, the only place she could be is the ghost realm.

And how’d Shen Que bounce back? What’s her secret?

What kind of freaky power is bottled up inside a child born when the new age kicked off?

By agreeing to attend the Jiang family’s gathering, has Wu Yue already prepared herself to face her family drama bomb?"

Richard raised an eyebrow, "Wu Yue said she would never leave Blaze."

Jian Suiyu nodded, "Yes, in life or death, I belong to Blaze."

They exchanged a glance, their hearts sinking in unison.

"You can't be serious?"

Richard frowned, "Then why not sit Shen Que down and lay it all out for him?"

Jian Suiyu sighed, "It’s like cutting off your right hand to save your left. Shen Que just emerged from the turmoil of the royal court.

After years of hardship, he’s barely had a moment’s peace."

Richard understood, "So Wu Yue feels the same way you do.

Sui Yu, if Shen Que only figures this out after the fact—

whether Wu Yue dies or barely scrapes through alone against impossible odds—

but all of it has nothing to do with Shen Que or Blaze...

Can you imagine a regret more crushing than that?"

The thought alone made Jian Suiyu’s chest tighten, "Not just Shen Que—I’d never forgive myself."

Richard laughed, "Going against the heavens themselves—now that’s rebellion. A fight against the whole damn world—

just having my name tied to it would be badass."

Jie Chen nodded, "Sick."

Fu Yanqi, "Same."

Wu Chong, "Add me to the party!"

"Don't you losers have lives?"

Shen Que had just entered the building when he saw this group gathered here, their lazy asses really getting on his nerves!

He was so pissed off, he felt like kicking even a passing dog at this point.

Watching Shen Que leave, the group exchanged glances—

Then, they flashed shit-eating grins.

....

After finishing her healing class, Wu Yue trained for three hours in the training grounds until completely wiped out before returning to her dorm.

Just as she reached the dormitory staircase, she spotted Shen Que’s figure from down the hall. Before she could turn away, Wu Chong’s voice called out from the other side,

"Yue Yue!"

Wu Yue quickly ducked up the other stairs, leaving Shen Que standing there fuming.

Wu Yue, "What's up?"

Wu Chong handed her a bouquet of bright fresh flowers, "I just gathered these from the planting zone. Hope you like them."

Wu Yue accepted the flowers, "Thank you, these are awesome!"

After Wu Yue entered her room, Shen Que approached Wu Chong with a dark expression. "Why did you suddenly give Wu Yue flowers?"

Wu Chong shrugged. "I like Yue Yue. What's wrong with giving flowers to someone I like? Yue Yue liked them too.

And can you stop meddling in everything? This is between me and Yue Yue."

No flaws, absolutely none. Shen Que scrambled to think, trying to find an opening from every angle.

Realizing there was indeed no room for him to intervene, he left dejected.

Early the next morning,

Wu Yue had just opened her door when Shen Que, perfectly timed, opened his door across from her, about to greet her.

Suddenly, Fu Yanqi appeared, half-asleep. "Morning, Wu Yue."

Wu Yue was surprised. "Yan Qi, you're awake this early?"

Fu Yanqi nodded, yawning. "Wanna grab breakfast together? I have some questions about Arcane Arts I'd like to discuss with you."

Wu Yue nodded. "Sure."

She went back inside to grab the Celestial Master Manual. "I’ve been stuck on this section of the incantation for days—something just doesn’t feel right."

Watching Wu Yue and Fu Yanqi walk right by him, Shen Que gritted his teeth and chipped off a piece of the doorknob.

When Wu Yue and Fu Yanqi finished their discussion on Arcane Arts, Shen Que went to invite Wu Yue to lunch.

Jie Chen suddenly appeared. "Wu Yue, let’s grab lunch. Afterward, we can head to physical training class."

Wu Yue nodded. "Alright. I’ve been practicing the eighth form of Frostmoon Icicle—could you help me correct my stance?"

Jie Chen grinned. "No sweat, easy."

Watching the two leave, Shen Que silently withdrew his hand, his heart sinking where he stood.

By the time he pulled himself together and reached the cafeteria, Wu Yue and Jie Chen had already finished eating and left.

Shen Que looked totally bummed, like a wilted plant, halfheartedly grabbing his food and eating alone.

At another table, Shang Baiyi and Mr. White Bear, who were eating with Chun Ya, turned their heads in confusion as they saw Chun Ya nervously pepping herself up.

"Chun Ya, you can do this, you can do this!

Even if rumors say the captain eats people’s hearts and livers, he doesn’t actually seem that..."

She stole a glance and saw Shen Que mindlessly snapping his chopsticks in half.

Chun Ya froze, she panicked. Despair washed over her as she trembled, hiding her face.

"Ugh... The captain is really so scary! I don’t even dare get close. Just looking at him makes me feel like I’ll faint from fear!!!"

Shang Baiyi and Mr. White Bear shared a confused look.

"Chun Ya, what’s wrong?"

Chun Ya suddenly raised her head, her eyes lit up as she stared at them.

After a long pause, she turned her gaze toward the cool and collected Mr. White Bear.

"Heh~"

She smiled.