Marked the Protagonist A (Translated)

Chapter 34: Ambiguous Object of Affection

Chapter 34: Ambiguous Object of Affection

Today's fishing was quite smooth; he believed the Wanderer would handle the information well and resolve some of the mice.

The follow-up work almost didn't require Ji Chenxi's personal involvement, so he leisurely drove his hover car home.

Upon arriving at his residence, Ji Chenxi's gaze passed over the mineral rose he had placed in the passenger seat. By now, the rose had cooled due to the surrounding cold air, transforming into the icy blue he had first seen. If it were winter or placed in a colder environment, this icy blue might deepen into a richer ocean blue.

Ji Chenxi was interested in this rose during the auction precisely because of its unique property of changing color with temperature.

When hot, it resembled a blazing flame, and once the passion faded, it turned cold, much like love.

After retrieving the mineral rose from the passenger seat, Ji Chenxi began to play with the precious item in his hand, ignoring the people around him who were bowing respectfully. He pondered where to place it.

He could create a "home" for it, even just a simple glass cabinet. As long as he installed a temperature control device, he could maintain whatever color he desired. Based solely on its price, it was worthy of being alongside his collection. However, after thinking it over, Ji Chenxi casually placed it on his vanity.

The classic vanity was adorned with many exquisite earrings, with the dangling ones in abundance, but there were also some highly artistic ear studs, as well as several gemstone necklaces and bracelets. At this moment, the mineral rose fit perfectly among the many gems.

This position seemed to downplay the significance of the flower someone else had given him, but it was indeed where Ji Chenxi sat briefly every morning.

As he made space for the mineral rose, a ruby necklace was pushed aside. Looking at that beautiful ruby necklace, he seemed to recall a certain woman's figure. After some thought, he carefully put away all the accessories he normally wouldn't wear into their box.

It wasn't his property anyway, and there was no need to see it every day.

After tidying up, the desktop felt much emptier. Ji Chenxi lightly tapped the mineral rose and softly asked, "Are you mine?"

How could an inanimate object answer a person's question?

The night breeze outside the window swept away that fleeting question.

The Next Day.

The weather was clear, and the temperature was pleasant.

It was a perfect day for going out.

However, Ji Chenxi had no idea that Lu Chu Ran would invite him out today; he thought the Wanderer would be busy with the intelligence from last night. Thus, when he received the invitation while leisurely having breakfast, his face clearly showed surprise.

Could it be that the Wanderer didn't act last night?

Quickly, Ji Chenxi dismissed that possibility, especially since when they met at the agreed location, he not only saw the radiant Lu Chu Ran but also caught sight of the slightly shadowed Wanderer.

"Didn't you rest well yesterday?"

Lu Chu Ran chuckled lightly, "It's also possible I didn't sleep at all."

Man Ye, who indeed hadn't slept, wasn't interested in joining the topic. He lowered his brows and pretended to doze a bit to recover his energy.

Ji Chenxi looked at him and thoughtfully said, "If you're really that tired, it might be better to go back and get some proper rest. We can always meet another day."