GTAS Arc. 2 Ch. 16

“Well, what can I do? Young Master Ji just likes me acting like this. The more I act, the more he likes it. If you’re not convinced, go act for Ji Yanzhi! Let’s see if he’ll be like Young Master Ji, holding you in his arms and whispering softly…”

Watching Ji Yichen’s spoiled and arrogant demeanor, Xiao Wu trembled with anger, to put it bluntly, they were all here to sell their looks to the Ji family, so why should Ji Yichen be considered superior?!

Xiao Wu pointed his finger fiercely, glaring at Ji Yichen with resentment. “You… you’re shameless!”

Ji Yichen raised an eyebrow at his words. Instead of rushing to retort or counterattack, he swiftly walked up to the stunned Xiao Wu, grabbed his outstretched hand firmly, and held it in his palm. Then, he lifted his delicate, fair face and stared at Xiao Wu with unwavering phoenix-like eyes, until Xiao Wu felt flustered.

“What… what are you doing?” Xiao Wu widened his eyes, looking at Ji Yichen with fear. He struggled to break free from Ji Yichen’s grip, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t shake off Ji Yichen’s seemingly frail arms.

Seeing the fearful Xiao Wu before him, Ji Yichen sneered inwardly. Although he was as timid as a mouse, he provoked him again and again. If he allowed Xiao Wu to continue, he might disrupt his plans when it came to tormenting Ji Yanzhi, the scumbag, in the future. Xiao Wu might try to impress Ji Yanzhi just to show off in front of him…

Ji Yichen narrowed his attractive phoenix-like eyes and said coldly, “Who’s the shameless one here? You pretended to befriend me, gained my trust, then persuaded me to flee the Ji family, only to go behind my back and snitch to Ji Yanzhi in the end! When the truth came out, you tried to deceive me by claiming it was Ji Feng who spilled the beans. How amusing… Planning to set another trap for me?”

As Ji Yichen spoke, he  pushed Xiao Wu’s fingers downwards with all his strength. Xiao Wu, who had been panicking over Ji Yichen’s knowledge of everything, now felt a piercing pain in his fingers and immediately burst into tears. Oh, That little look of pear blossoms with raindrops is really heartbreaking…

However, in the entire Ji family, Xiao Wu thought the person who cared for him the most was Second Young Master Ji Yanzhi, who was currently undergoing training outside  He wouldn’t bother to come and manage the affairs of this little slave who was constantly bossed around!

“Ji Yichen, let go! Please, it hurts!” Xiao Wu cried.

Ji Yichen smirked, looking every bit like a little devil. In his heart, he sneered, ‘The original host begged you to plead with Ji Yanzhi for mercy, yet here you are, trying to play innocent when you’re about to whip him again!’

Although Ji Yichen knew he was in a melodramatic, third-rate novel from start to finish, where morally questionable behavior was rampant, such as the existence of slave markets, a strict military feudal system, or Xiao Wu climbing into Ji Yanzhi’s bed again by stepping on the original host’s body…

Ji Yichen could pretend not to care, after all, they were all insignificant people. But if the tiger didn’t show its might, he really thinks he is ‘much cuter’! If Xiao Wu keeps pushing her luck, then don’t blame him, Ji Yichen, for finally acting like a righteous busybody and avenging the original owner!

Let Xiao Wu’s hand pay for the lashes the original host endured!

Just as Xiao Wu cried out in agony and Ji Yichen cruelly twisted his fingers at an odd angle, a clear voice sounded behind them.

“Who’s there?!”

Ji Yichen loosened his grip upon hearing the voice, causing Xiao Wu to collapse to the ground, his legs giving out from under him. He clutched his hand and wailed louder.

Seeing Xiao Wu, who clearly intended to report him, Ji Yichen abruptly squatted down, grabbed Xiao Wu’s collar, and frightened Xiao Wu into silence. Xiao Wu pressed his whimpering mouth shut. He didn’t dare to say anything for fear of angering Ji Yichen.

Watching Xiao Wu, who was cowed by his menacing demeanor, Ji Yichen smirked and spoke softly, “Say a word out of line, and you won’t see the sun tomorrow. I, Ji Yichen, always keeps my word…”

Just as Xiao Wu was completely terrified by Ji Yichen, losing his composure and able only to nod frantically to indicate his understanding, a slender figure emerged from around the corner of the corridor. Ji Yichen turned his head to see that it was Lin Huai.

“What’s happened to him?”

Upon seeing Ji Yichen, Lin Huai’s face initially lit up with joy, but then his brows furrowed upon seeing Xiao Wu sitting on the ground, sobbing. Lin Huai had noticed Xiao Wu’s constant opposition to Ji Yichen’s actions, so naturally, he didn’t harbor any fondness for Xiao Wu.

Seeing Lin Huai’s undisguised disdain, Ji Yichen’s smile grew even more pronounced. He raised his harmless and delicate face, pretending to be flustered as he said, “He fell down, seems to have sprained his foot…”

Lin Huai glanced at the flat ground, his brows furrowing even tighter. Fell on flat ground? How was that possible! It was obvious that he was trying to stage an accident to sue Ji Yichen, but Ji Yichen had dodged his trap. Lin Huai approached in long strides, pulled Ji Yichen up first, and shielded him behind himself. He then looked coldly at Xiao Wu, who continued to cry on the ground, and turned to Ji Yichen, lowering his voice, “He didn’t do anything to you, did he?”

Ji Yichen lowered his head slightly upon hearing Lin Huai’s question, avoiding Lin Huai’s gaze, as the smile in his attractive phoenix-like eyes was about to burst out…

“I’m fine, Doctor Lin, please check on him quickly. I don’t want him to be unable to serve Second Young Master Ji later, or Second Young Master Ji will have to find another servant again…”

Upon hearing Ji Yichen’s falsely defending and mudslinging words, Xiao Wu suddenly raised his head and happened to catch Ji Yichen’s barely concealed smirk. He was so angry that tears flowed down his face. It kept going on and on, and his whole body was shaking with anger…

“Oh? I didn’t push you to the ground, why are you glaring at me so fiercely…”

Ji Yichen pretended to be surprised, even pretended to be scared, tugging at Lin Huai’s clothes as if seeking protection behind him.

Lin Huai naturally saw Xiao Wu’s malicious appearance, his expression turning even colder. He directly said to Ji Yichen, “You go first, I’ll handle this.”

Seeing Lin Huai looking determined, Ji Yichen could only nod obediently and leave without looking at Xiao Wu again. He wasn’t afraid of Xiao Wu speaking out; he could always continue to deceive Lin Huai with other words. Besides, Xiao Wu had been terrified by him, and even if he hated him, he wouldn’t dare to tell Lin Huai about this incident.

Most importantly, even if Xiao Wu did speak out, Lin Huai might think that Xiao Wu was self-harming to frame him. Ji Yichen believed that Xiao Wu wouldn’t do something so foolish, but if he did, it would only prove how stupid he was! There was no need to take him seriously; Ji Yichen could simply come up with a reason to have Ji Linchen kick him out. Without Ji Yanzhi’s protection, let’s see how long Xiao Wu could survive…

“If others don’t bully me, I won’t bully them, but if they do, I’ll repay them a thousandfold!” This was the phrase Ji Yichen wanted to give to the host. It was his first time experiencing such a thing; why should he let others bully him and be bullied to death, that’s the real…

“Hurry, hurry, the General is going to personally lead the troops to ambush. Quickly inform Vice General Liang Yong to rest well in the camp.”

“Yes, sir!”

Just as Ji Yichen reached the end of the corridor, he realized he was already near the outskirts of the military camp. The name Vice General Liang Yong, mentioned by the two soldiers just now, sounded familiar to Ji Yichen…

His clear eyes suddenly lit up. He remembered who Liang Yong was. He was the person who had risked his life to save the protagonist Ji Yanzhi during the decisive battle with the enemy country, and was later appointed as the Grand General of the borderlands!

Then a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes. Wait a minute, Liang Yong was just a minor vice general, how could he be appointed as the Grand General of the borderlands? Since Liang Yong could have such illustrious military achievements, why hadn’t the system mentioned anything about what Ji Linchen would become…

Compared to Ji Yanzhi’s cruel and revengeful behavior, he felt that Ji Linchen was more suitable for the position of king.

Since this future hero who would save Ji Yanzhi’s life was now recuperating, Ji Yichen had to visit him. After all, such a crucial figure needed to be kept in mind in advance. If Ji Yanzhi accidentally died on the battlefield, wouldn’t his task of tormenting scum become effortless?

Thinking about it made Ji Yichen happy. He followed the hurried soldier to Liang Yong’s residence with cheerful steps. Along the way, he couldn’t help but ask the system with some curiosity, “Little Six, you said last time that Liang Yong was appointed as the Grand General of the borderlands because he saved Ji Yanzhi. So, what was Ji Linchen appointed as? I think someone as powerful as him should be granted the title of the first general of the empire!”

【Host, why are you so curious about what happens after Ji Linchen? 】

Hearing the system’s question, Ji Yichen raised an eyebrow, pouting his delicate lips. “What, am I not allowed to ask?”

【…No, whatever the host wants to ask, Little Six will know and tell everything. This Ji Linchen, he’s dead! He died before Ji Yanzhi ascended the throne!】