Chapter 91: Subtle Jealousy is the Most Appealing!! ...
At the same time, almost simultaneously, two hands were extended to Chen Mi, one on the left and one on the right.
Jing Yuan and Dan Heng said in unison, "Let me help you up."
Shen Mi stared in disbelief at the two men standing like his left and right protectors.
Shen Mi paused, her gaze shifting between the two hands, suddenly feeling caught in a dilemma. Holding either hand seemed like rejecting the other.
The owners of those two hands, because of this unanimous action, unconsciously met each other's eyes in the air.
In just a few seconds, the atmosphere seemed to be stretched taut by both ends, a silent contest of strength.
Jing Yuan first curved his eyes and smiled gently, as if making a generous concession, and slowly withdrew his outstretched hand.
His tone was gentle, with a hint of self-deprecating humor in his words: "Oh, I almost forgot, Dan Heng is here too."
As soon as he finished speaking, a blush suddenly appeared on Jing Yuan's face, as if he were unintentionally embarrassed, as if his relationship with Shen Mi was so intriguing that even something as ordinary as this made him blush.
Dan Heng frowned, his chest tightening with a growing sense of unease. He truly couldn't understand what Jing Yuan's coy and evasive behavior was trying to achieve.
If he truly harbored admiration, he could have openly declared his intention to compete and let Shen Mi make the decision himself. Even if victory or defeat was in the hands of fate, he would have no complaints.
But this posture of retreating to advance now looks just like a grand facade; beneath the noble exterior lies an elusive and unpredictable scheme.
His chest was burning with restlessness, and he almost wished the rain would be heavier so that it could wash away the turmoil in his heart.
At that very moment, his gaze fell upon Shen Mi. The fleeting relaxation in her eyes when she looked at Jing Yuan was like the lightness of someone unloading a thousand-pound burden. That expression pierced his eyes, causing the pent-up frustration in his heart to turn into an even heavier stone.
If it weren't for the presence of others, he would have liked to reach out and tap Shen Mi on the head. Jing Yuan's intentions were so obvious that anyone could see them. Why were you still relieved and grateful for his retreat?
I'm so angry! I'm so angry!
On the surface, Dan Heng's face remained calm and composed, as if he were undisturbed by anything. Only the restlessness and jealousy in his chest poured down like a storm, gradually engulfing him.
"Oh my god! Why did the rain suddenly start pouring down?"
Shen Mi's exclamation broke the deadlock, like a sudden gong striking, shattering the competitive spirit among them.
"Let's go up first." Dan Heng said in a deep voice, not giving her any more room to hesitate. He reached out and firmly grabbed her forearm, and with his other hand he naturally supported her waist, pushing her to the front of the gangway.
"Okay." Shen Mi used the leverage to successfully grab the gangway, enduring the discomfort in his hands, and struggled to climb upwards.
"Is it convenient? Do you need my help?" Jing Yuan stood below, looking up, raindrops sliding down his forehead, his expression filled with worry. His gaze was fixed on her hand, as if he could rush forward and catch her steadily if it loosened even slightly.
"It's nothing." Shen Mi smiled, and then showed off her nimble hands like a cat's paws blooming, saying thankfully, "Luckily, only a few fingers were injured."
She moved cautiously between the narrow steps, rain pattering on her shoulders and back, soaking her clothes. Chen Mi became even more careful.
Blade had already boarded the starship and was now leaning against the side of the cabin door, observing coldly with a slight smile on his thin lips: "It's really rare to see so many people guarding a gangway. I thought the marshal had arrived."
The voice wasn't loud, but it carried a subtle mockery and sarcasm that could be clearly heard by those nearby.
Shen Mi intended to pretend she was deaf and dumb, but Ren wouldn't let her off the hook. He circled back to her, his tone intriguing: "Don't you think so?"
After saying that, he deliberately gave her a meaningful smile.
Shen Mi forced a dry twitch at the corner of his mouth, barely managing to get by, maintaining a harmless smile on his face, while inwardly wishing he could sew up Ren's mouth with a needle.
Please, brother, stop talking, okay?
Hearing the deeper meaning in Ren's words, Shen Mi's heart pounded wildly. She had a premonition that Ren had probably figured out their relationship, and now it would be even more difficult for her to win him over.
Shen Mi sighed softly, a sense of worry growing in his heart about the future.
After getting used to the height of the gangway, the climbing was smoother than I had imagined, and I was able to climb much faster.
Shen Mi climbed up steadily in a few quick movements.
Those below breathed a sigh of relief when they saw her arrive safely.
The night wind howled, and the evening rain continued. A long-burning orange-yellow lamp hung before the starry raft, swaying precariously in the wind and rain, like a star about to fall from the night sky.
Dan Heng, however, continued to gaze upwards, his gaze lingering for a moment in the direction where Chen Mi had disappeared. His eyes were as deep as the ocean, unfathomable, seemingly concealing emotions that even he himself could not comprehend.
Jing Yuan saw this and narrowed his eyes slightly, as if trying to understand the subtle expression in Dan Heng's eyes.
A moment later, he slightly curled his lips and looked away with a half-smile. Taking advantage of the fact that they were alone, he could talk to Dan Heng about what had happened during the day. He thanked him and said, "Thanks to you this time, otherwise Bai Xuan's accomplices might not have been caught so quickly."
Dan Heng nodded slightly, his tone calm yet weighty: "It was originally related to me. My help is not only for Chen Mi, but also for the people of Luofu. No one wants what happened a hundred years ago to happen again."
He hesitated, then lowered his head and remained silent.
Jing Yuan stared at him, feeling that Dan Heng's expression and tone were gradually overlapping with the image of Dan Feng in his memory. That familiar composure and sense of responsibility made his heart tighten.
Unfortunately, such seamless cooperation was commonplace in their four-person team before Danfeng's reincarnation, as natural as daily meals. He once thought that everyone would forever protect Luofu and defend the Immortal Boat Alliance, regardless of the passage of time.
But reality always has its unexpected intrusions. Under the cover of night and in the twilight rain, the reflection of the Starry Raft on the lake, a blurry, dreamlike scene, made Jing Yuan feel a loneliness he had never felt before. That familiar warmth and trust seemed to exist only in his own memory, and now, even with his old friend standing right in front of him, he felt as distant as if he were facing a stranger.
“By the way—” Jing Yuan quickly composed himself, masking his true feelings with a smile, “If I have the opportunity, I will personally visit the Grand Elder of the Chiming Clan to thank her for her assistance this time.”
After speaking, he paused, his gaze sweeping over Dan Heng, his tone becoming more resolute, "After all, if it weren't for her help, the situation in Luofu would probably not have stabilized so quickly."
"Okay." Dan Heng nodded, understanding the deeper meaning in Jing Yuan's words. This crisis stemmed from the internal divisions and superficial unity caused by the events of a century ago in Luofu, which gave the bad guys an opportunity to take advantage. If this problem is not resolved, in the future, just one trigger will cause these hidden dangers to explode one after another.
"I will personally arrange your meeting."
Having received Danheng's promise, Jingyuan felt a little relieved.
The rain gradually subsided, and raindrops glistened wetly on the gangway. Shen Mi stood at the cabin door of the Starship, with Ren holding her collar from behind, afraid she might slip and fall. Shen Mi raised her hand, urging them to hurry up, her voice clear enough to pierce the heavy night.
“We’re here!” Jing Yuan replied, then smiled at Dan Heng beside him and said, “Let’s go up.”
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Author's Note: Today's post is a little short. [doge][doge][doge]
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