Marked the Protagonist A (Translated)

Chapter 75: The Inside Man

Chapter 75: The Inside Man

Ji Chenxi remained composed, even responding with a cheerful smile, "I heard that second sister recently found herself in a predicament; I wonder who helped you escape so quickly?"

"Oh? So you think I couldn't escape on my own? A mere interstellar nomad and an interstellar storm, they couldn't possibly take my life."

Ji Chenxi smiled knowingly, "Second sister makes a fair point. I shouldn't underestimate you, but... does the second sister think I can't endure the susceptibility period on my own?"

"Is that to say you think it's my fault?" Ji Zhiqing narrowed her eyes, her raised phoenix-like brows looking particularly imposing as she fixed her gaze on Ji Chenxi's face, which could rival that of an omega. She couldn't help but think of that woman's appearance; such a face was a disaster as an omega and didn't fare much better as an alpha.

Ji Chenxi kept his smile, "Second sister, I never said that."

At that moment, Ji Anze arrived, successfully interrupting their verbal sparring.

It was unclear whether it was to encourage them to fight better or to cultivate some feelings among the three, but this time, the Emperor did not arrive early; instead, he waited until the dinner began to make his entrance.

However, Ji Chenxi didn't care much about any of it. He felt a sense of detachment, as if he were both a participant and an observer.

From the perspective of an observer, the banquet seemed uninteresting and unnecessary.

At seven o'clock in the evening, the Emperor arrived on time, and by then, the three of them had already stopped their hostilities.

As the one who had suffered the most, Ji Anze had hardly engaged in the barbed exchanges between the two. However, the eyes hidden behind his calm facade were dark and menacing, clearly indicating that he felt he had suffered a significant loss due to either Ji Chenxi or Ji Zhiqing.

Ji Chenxi felt a tinge of sympathy; Ji Anze had indeed suffered quite a blow this time. The blame he originally shifted onto his older brother was now difficult to pin on him. Moreover, Ji Zhiqing might have already seen through the situation and realized that her recent misfortune stemmed from Ji Chenxi, or else she wouldn't have been so hostile towards him.

With everything going so poorly, it was really hard to feel happy.

The last time could be excused, but this time, they had clearly planned everything meticulously, yet unexpected incidents still occurred.

The person who was manipulating Lan Ruoxi and nearly caused his elder brother to be killed in an explosion—if these were two separate groups, it would be fine. But if it was all one group, then that person would be the complete winner of this struggle.

If Ji Zhiqing were a bit bolder, she might even think Ji Chenxi was playing a sympathy card, believing that the dangers she and Ji Anze encountered were orchestrated by Ji Chenxi himself. After all, encountering rebels and facing a cosmic storm were, in some ways, quite similar.

After the arrival of His Majesty the Emperor, the previously tense atmosphere eased significantly.

As the true host of this family banquet, Ji Zhiqing wore a bright smile and chatted with His Majesty the Emperor.

Before Ji Chenxi, she exuded an imposing aura, but in front of her father, she displayed a bit of the charm of a little girl—playful yet not overly clingy. Moreover, the calmness and leadership qualities she inadvertently revealed as an alpha made Ji Zhiqing capable of showcasing herself better than both him and his elder brother.