Marked the Protagonist A (Translated)

Chapter 62: Little Rose, Enjoy Your Secret Joy

Chapter 62: Little Rose, Enjoy Your Secret Joy

Ji Chenxi found it somewhat amusing. The Dreamwalker's actions were entirely to showcase his "excitement."

"Of course, I thought about it. It was impressive," Ji Chenxi replied succinctly.

The Dreamwalker lowered his head, selected an emoticon, and typed three times to express his joy.

Ji Chenxi couldn't help but smile. "It was impressive, but it still lacked a bit of flair. You should try a black coat next time; it might look even cooler when you land."

"Okay, I'll try that next time," the Dreamwalker finally said his first words since they met today.

Hearing this made Wu Yang's face twitch; it was hard to associate the very serious and seemingly stable person in front of him with the one who had typed those words.

Ji Chenxi accepted this well, showing no discomfort. After a brief exchange with the Dreamwalker, he turned his gaze back to the starship. The Dreamwalker had come with Morning Star, so naturally, there was still the presence of Morning Star aboard. Furthermore, Ji Chenxi sensed there was more than one person on the ship.

Sure enough, when the starship finally settled, besides the tall and elegantly dressed Morning Star, there was also a figure in loose clothing, their black hood covering most of their face. Ji Chenxi first smiled and nodded at the handsome, cultured Morning Star, expressing his anticipation, before using his peripheral vision to slightly observe the person who had come with Morning Star and the Dreamwalker.

A beta, light on his feet, dressed too loosely to reveal any muscle definition. If he hadn't been with Morning Star and the others, Ji Chenxi probably wouldn't have paid much attention to him. Ji Chenxi had a mild cleanliness obsession; he liked things neat and tidy, yet this person's clothes had obvious oil stains.

His observation was very brief; if one didn't notice his subtle expression, they wouldn't even realize he was looking at that person.

"Third Prince, we've known each other for years, finally meeting in person. Shall we hug?"

Even though they weren't very familiar, this wasn't an unreasonable request, not to mention their many years of friendship. However, Ji Chenxi shook his head with a smile. "You know I'm not fond of intimate contact."

Morning Star had anticipated he might be rejected, so he didn't even extend his arms. Although it was their first meeting, it felt like old friends reuniting. Morning Star teased Ji Chenxi for being overly formal and introduced the person behind him, "This is my mecha engineer."

A person almost shrouded in clothing, making it hard to discern their appearance, greeted Ji Chenxi in a hoarse voice. Ji Chenxi responded lightly, considering it a casual greeting.

After Morning Star and the Night Wanderers boarded the aircraft, Ji Chenxi completely isolated the cockpit from the seats in the back. Even though he had the ability to control Wu Zhang's actions through pheromones, he didn't fully trust the other party and thus needed to temporarily block him out.

Once alone, Morning Star didn't appear any more relaxed; instead, he slightly furrowed his brow.

"How could you let Major Wu come with you?"

Morning Star carried a strong scholarly aura that often gave his words a preachy feel, but there was an inexplicable gentleness about him that unexpectedly balanced this impression. Therefore, his words now leaned more towards concern.

"I wanted to test whether I could really control him with my pheromones. After all, being sent by that person indicates he's someone of considerable trust."

"Be careful," Morning Star advised quietly.

Compared to Morning Star's tactful approach, the Night Wanderer was much more straightforward: "If he really bothers you, I can take care of him."

Ji Chenxi didn't expect the Night Wanderer to be willing to act directly against an imperial major. He reminded him, "Wu Zhang is quite powerful; I only manipulated his glands during his sensitive period before."

Implying that facing Wu Zhang directly might not end well for the Night Wanderer.

"He is indeed strong. If he weren't, I wouldn't want to do this for free. Little Rose, enjoy it quietly," the Night Wanderer said, trying to sound half-joking, but it came out rather stiff, as if he was annoyed rather than teasing.

"I'm already enjoying it, but he's also a useful ally."

Morning Star initially didn't want to bring this up right after meeting, but without a clear answer, he felt a persistent unease, prompting him to speak up.

"Is there any room for negotiation regarding that matter you mentioned before?"

Ji Chenxi smiled and shook his head.

Morning Star had imagined their meeting countless times, envisioning scenarios of rescuing the other or averting a crisis. In some ways, he was arrogant, thinking Ji Chenxi needed him rather than the other way around. The young prince would be his best card; even if he developed feelings for this card, it remained the relationship between a player and the card itself. He never considered that the card might have its own thoughts and not follow the trajectory he had in mind.

At this moment, he should have felt angry, but that emotion was lacking.

"I once regarded you as my student."

"You've helped me a lot," Ji Chenxi smiled in response. They had known each other for many years, considering each other both teacher and friend.

"My help to you can hardly be called much; often, you just needed a slight nudge from an observer's perspective. Later, I came to see you as a wise ruler, someone I wanted to follow."

Ji Chenxi's smile faded slightly; he sensed something significant was coming.

Before Morning Star clarified, Ji Chenxi showed little emotion, only maintaining his relationship with Chi Zhuo.

"Just an alpha. Is he worth this from you? You could have kept this a secret and hidden it underground."

"You know I'm not a particularly low-key person," Ji Chenxi said with a light laugh, though there was an air of pretended difficulty in his tone. In reality, he didn't feel troubled; he might hesitate before making a choice, but once made, he would firmly stand by it without wavering.

"Your Highness, aren't you afraid I might turn against you because of this?" Morning Star genuinely seemed puzzled.

"I certainly hope you will continue to be my ally. Besides, I'm not without my own leverage. For now, I am the legitimate heir, which aligns more with your perfectionism. Even if I can't gain your help, that just means we're fated to be apart."

Morning Star didn't comment on this; he just fell silent for a moment before saying, "Your Highness, I hope you won't regret today's decision."

"What's your take on this?"

"The matter you mentioned before is certainly an intolerable blemish for me. However, before I became your follower, we were probably more like friends. As friends, I should be able to tolerate this small flaw."

Ji Chenxi hesitated, struggling to find words.

"Your Highness, feel free to speak your mind."

"Then I'll be straightforward: first, this isn't a flaw; second, I don't think I'll regret it. Once I make a decision, regret becomes irrelevant."

Ji Chenxi's words were so resolute that even the typically expressionless Night Wanderer was almost moved to show some emotion.

The Night Wanderer quietly typed a message, projecting it onto a screen behind Morning Star.

【Little Rose, shouldn't you be more tactful and low-key?】