Marked the Protagonist A (Translated)

Chapter 37: This Declaration Feels Like a Confession

Chapter 37: This Declaration Feels Like a Confession

After that remark, Ji Chenxi remained silent for a long time. In the stillness, where he could almost hear the other person's breathing, Ji Chenxi finally spoke, "What if I don't want you?"

"Well, I've certainly felt Your Highness' rejection."

"I hope that was just a joke," Ji Chenxi said calmly.

"Of course, it was only a joke. I hope I didn't frighten Your Highness."

Ji Chenxi responded with a cold acknowledgment.

Just as his finger was about to touch the button to end the call, Chen Xing spoke again, "Your Highness, did you reject me because you don't like me or because you like that alpha?"

"Does it make any difference?" Ji Chenxi asked with a smile.

"Of course it does. Not liking me is perfectly understandable since I'm twenty years older than Your Highness. But if you like that alpha, it's a whole different matter. If you're not satisfied with Que Qi, I can help you find a more suitable match. Perhaps you simply don't like women."

"Women, men, alpha, or omega — whatever I like doesn't seem to be any of your concern, Chen Xing."

After hanging up, Ji Chenxi's smile faded, and a trace of irritation crept into his expression. He did have a mentor-student relationship with Chen Xing.

Having lost his mother at a young age, surrounded by predatory rivals and an indifferent father, there was a period when Ji Chenxi was quite isolated. It was during that time that he met Chen Xing and, later, the rest of their group. Chen Xing had taught him many things, and Ji Chenxi had once viewed him as half a mentor. In the past, Chen Xing had been an excellent teacher, but now, merely because of a vague involvement with an alpha, Chen Xing had resorted to probing statements.

In hindsight, it would've been less trouble to deny having any relationship with an alpha from the beginning.

But even if he could do it all over again, Ji Chenxi probably wouldn't deny it. Whatever happens between him and Chi Zhuo is their business and no one else's.

Already frustrated by the imminent arrival of the emperor's personal men, Ji Chenxi's mood grew worse.

Perhaps, from the very start, partnering with Chen Xing hadn't been the wisest choice.

As Ji Chenxi contemplated whether to find a new ally, Chen Xing sent him a message.

[Your Highness, I trust you are aware of my loyalty. I misspoke earlier and hope you won't take offense.]

Ji Chenxi smiled as he read the message, his fingers moving leisurely to type a reply, though his expression remained cold despite the smile.

[How could I doubt your loyalty, Chen Xing? You have always pointed me in the right direction when I've been lost.]

The assistance provided during his youth was invaluable, so rationally, Ji Chenxi wanted to believe Chen Xing's misstep was unintentional. Unfortunately, Ji Chenxi had long since thoroughly investigated Chen Xing. If he recalled correctly, Chen Xing was a perfectionist. Could a perfectionist accept an AA relationship between their chosen ruler and an alpha?

Alpha-alpha pairings were already hard for the general public to accept, let alone someone like Chen Xing. He was like a flawless jade being carved. Now, a blemish has appeared on this beautiful stone. Some would see it as a unique feature, while others would view it as a flaw. In Chen Xing's eyes, he would likely want to remove this blemish, even if it meant damaging the jade slightly in the process.