Chapter 1249: Getting Rid of My Love-Obsessed Mind [Seeking Monthly Tickets]
The instruction manual was for the soldiers to see, and Yun Ce copied it with extra care.
Looking at the unfamiliar handwriting on the bamboo slips, Bei Qiu pulled out one of them to examine it closely and quipped, "Each stroke is quite childlike."
Low emotional intelligence; the writing reads like a primary school student's work—too stiff and formal!
High emotional intelligence, with a touch of childlike charm in every stroke.
Yun Ce wasn't used to writing like this either, but Bei Qiu made the demands. He tried his best to meet the standard, but she laughed at him instead: "If Zhou Kou doesn't like it, I'll go and find you a few that are acceptable."
Bei Qiu angrily said, "You idiot."
Copying is such a simple thing, why did I insist that he stay as well? Wasn't it because we rarely see each other, and this was a rare opportunity to spend more time together? If Yun Ce is oblivious to romance and actually grabs a bunch of people to copy, then he's truly a blockhead!
Yun Ce knew that she wasn't really disgusted.
With no one around, he mustered his courage and moved closer.
"Master Bei is exceptionally intelligent, could you please have mercy and teach this fool how to write?" He had barely closed half the distance when the other's slender fingers pressed against his brow, leaving a red mark that made his flawless complexion appear even more pronounced. Bei Qiu poked his brow and pushed his face away, turning her eyes away from the pleading look in his eyes.
Blushing with embarrassment, he said, "When did you learn these improper ways?"
In some situations, it's one thing—she's often completely swayed by his charms, forced to soften her heart at the slightest refusal—but in other situations, Yun Ce is always serious, boring, and wooden. What's gotten into him today? Has he completely lost all sense of shame?
Bei Qiu couldn't help but think of Yun Ce from many years ago.
Young Yun Ce is really interesting. If I accidentally touch his fingers, he will panic as if his fingertips have been burned by a tongue of fire. His tightly covered neck will turn hot and flushed, all the way to his earlobe. He is so flustered that he dares not look me in the eye.
Yun Ce coughed lightly, lowering his voice.
"It wouldn't be right to let down the kindness of my teachers and friends."
When he first arrived, the camp was still full of people, and the work was nearing its end. When he looked up again, he saw the other Mohists in charge of the work carrying their things to other places to copy. Wasn't this deliberately leaving them some space to be alone? Now that it was just them, they didn't have to be restrained.
Bei Qiu was furious and secretly pinched his waist and abdomen.
"You're quite adept at winning people over."
Who in the Imperial Workshop was dissatisfied with Yun Ce?
He has won over all of Bei Qiu's social circles.
Her strength was less than a tickle to Yun Ce, but Yun Ce remembered Wei Shou's advice that "a man should show weakness when he should" and "nothing is more likely to soften a woman's heart than a strong man submitting and begging for mercy," so he begged for forgiveness on the spot.
Yun Ce frowned: [General Wei, isn't this a bad thing?]
Wei Shou's suggestion was probably a bad one.
What's wrong?
[Zhoukou admires strength and dislikes men who readily submit and beg for mercy; such men seem... lacking in backbone...]
Yun Ce was also not used to being in a subordinate position.
Wei Shou gave him a subtle "you're still too young" look: [What does a greenhorn like you know? You're dating her, not fighting her to the death! Why do you have to determine a winner and loser? Stupid, this is called romance! Submission during the day, but not at night…]
The two personas of being gentle and harmless and being fierce and menacing do not conflict.
Yun Ce lunged at her and covered her mouth with his last words.
The latter was practically roasted alive: "General Wei!"
His words carried a hint of pleading.
As it turns out, experience does have some merit.
Shen Tang stood outside the tent and said that he had come at the wrong time. He had never expected that Yun Yuanmou would be like this. He was usually serious and taciturn, like a snowball. Chatting with him often resulted in awkward silences. He was always businesslike. But he was like this in private.
"You really can't judge a book by its cover."
"...I never expected that Yuanmou would also have signs of being love-struck."
Shen Tang thought that the only people in his army who were obsessed with romance were Lü Jue and Wei Shou.
She's quite capable in private.
Shen Tang wasn't surprised at all by Yun Ce's entanglement with Bei Qiu. If there wasn't something going on, why would a great general like Yun Ce be working for the Imperial Workshops for free every now and then? As the ruler of the country, Shen Tang couldn't let Yun Ce work for free either.
This is the first time I've witnessed it in person.
Ji Moqiu voiced Qin Li's inner doubts.
What is... being love-struck?
As a core pillar of the hastily formed navy, Qin Li naturally needed to be thoroughly familiar with all kinds of warships. Communicating with Bei Qiu personally was the most convenient option, and since the lord was also coming, they could go together. However, he didn't expect to witness Yun Ce and Bei Da Jiang flirting.
"Well, it means people who prioritize romance in their lives, while those who prioritize career are career-oriented, and so on."
Ji Moqiu said, "Is Your Highness just career-obsessed?"
Shen Tang said proudly, "Yes, I can apply what I've learned to other situations."
Qin Li rarely joked, so he said, "In that case, am I following the example of my superiors and devoting myself to the cause?"
Shen Tang said, "Gong Su, this is a frame-up. You're making it sound like I started all the single people, that's not fair."
Qin Li smiled without saying a word and took the initiative to strike up a conversation with Ji Moqiu.
"Where is the High Priest?"
Ji Moqiu examined himself and said, "I guess I'm just love-struck."
Qin Li: "..."
Shen Tang said, "You need to get rid of your romantic brain."
Ji Moqiu shook his head seriously and said, "If I remove this love-struck brain, I can only like things without thinking."
Shen Tang: "..."
Very good, very good. Truly a 24K pure love-struck brain.
The three didn't go far, waiting a while before sending someone to summon Bei Qiu and the other two. Upon their arrival, Yun Ce and the other two met Shen Tang's ambiguous smile, and felt a strange sense of embarrassment, as if their secret had been exposed. Shen Tang only inquired briefly about the naval warship configuration, while Qin Li asked more detailed questions. Bei Qiu quickly detached himself from his personal emotions and wholeheartedly devoted himself to the handover work, answering all questions without reservation.
Only at the very end did Shen Tang ask, "How long has it been?"
Bei Qiu's face turned deathly pale. She turned her head to meet Yun Ce's gaze, then quickly looked away, her heart pounding like thunder. She knew Yun Ce was good in every way, but for so many years only the close Mohists in the Directorate of Works knew about Yun Ce's relationship with her, and she never intended to make it public.
He did not want Yun Ce's future to be hindered, and he did not want to be implicated.
But she couldn't bring herself to deny it in this situation.
If she dares to deny it, she's really finished.
Bei Qiu bit her lip, but before she could speak, Yun Ce interrupted her.
"This humble general has admired the master craftsman for many years, ever since we first met when we were young. The master craftsman is so devoted to his craft that he has no interest in personal matters. It is this humble general who has violated the conduct of a gentleman by seducing her..." Yun Ce was about to speak when Shen Tang raised her hand to stop him, the latter's expression resembling that of an old man on the subway.
"Stop, stop, stop! Do you two think I'm going to break up this couple?"
Doesn't something feel off about this art style?
Shen Tang was simply curious about how long his subordinates had been dating. If they had been dating for so long, did they have any intention of getting married and starting a family? If the two of them were willing, he could ask the Ministry of Rites to prepare a grand wedding to save the marriage rate of the veteran officials and senior ministers of Kangguo.
They're always single, so where do they find new customers?
Even Qin Gongsu has learned to ridicule "raising the beam," if Shen Tang doesn't take any action soon, won't this black pot be completely sealed in?
Yun Ce: "..."
Bei Qiu: "...That's not what you meant, Master?"
Shen Tang couldn't help but question her life: "I'm not that petty, am I? I can't just break up a couple because of suspicion and forbid freedom of marriage and love. Working isn't selling yourself, how can I control so much? I only have one request: if it involves colleagues, then talk about it seriously. Don't back out later. We see each other every day at court... how embarrassing!"
Because it affected their work, she advised them to quit both jobs.
To avoid having something in front of you that would upset you.
Bei Qiu breathed a long sigh of relief.
So, are you planning to settle down and start a family?
Shen Tang felt like she worked at the Civil Affairs Bureau.
Bei Qiu spoke before Yun Ce could, his words righteous and stern: "How can Your Majesty build a home if you cannot achieve your goal? On this point, Yuan Mou and I share the same sentiment. Small family love cannot compare to the love for the greater good! If given the opportunity, we two will shamelessly ask Your Majesty to grant us a marriage."
Shen Tang: "..."
It's not her fault that the marriage rate isn't high.
As her lord, she did her best.
On the way back, Shen Tang heard Qin Li chuckle: "What could possibly make Gong Su smile? Why don't you tell me and make me laugh?"
"The Lord's plan is doomed."
Why can't it work?
Qin Li: "His Majesty doesn't mind, but the two master craftsmen from the North need to consider the situation in the court. As long as they remain in the court, their position will never be legitimate. The plan to use them to encourage marriage is doomed. Wouldn't it be better for the head beam to set an example?"
Chen Shangliang Tang: "..."
She and Qin Li were of one mind, and Qin Li played mind games with her.
How can a single boss be sacrificed for a company employee's wedding? Where is justice? Where is the law? Where is WeChat?!
Ah no—
"Gong Su, have you ever heard of a golden rule?"
"What?"
"Without a man in my heart, my sword will naturally flow like a god; a man will affect my sword speed." If he weren't a virgin, would Gongxi Chou's virginity be so amazing? How could he have held the Bking throne for so many years?
This shows that being single also has its advantages for her.
Shen Tang left with a mysterious expression on his face.
Qin Li and Ji Moqiu were left looking at each other in bewilderment.
A moment later, Qin Li sighed softly and patted Ji Moqiu's shoulder reassuringly. Ji Moqiu looked puzzled; why was he being comforted?
When Gongxi Chou learned of this, he was extremely disappointed and frustrated.
"It means, brother, you shouldn't keep trying to be an extra!"
The more so, the cheaper it is.
Ji Moqiu: "That's not what I meant."
"Wasn't what Mama said obvious? Being an extra has no future." Gongxi hated it so much that he wanted to tear the logic apart and slap it in front of his older brother. Ji Moqiu rejected his younger brother's grand reasoning and retaliated.
"It is men who influence Your Highness."
Gong Xichou raised an eyebrow: "And then?"
Ji Moqiu pointed to himself and said sincerely, "I'm not."
The physical body he was in was that of a mortal, but his race was not even human, so he was neither male nor female.
Sometimes, he couldn't even understand the human race's desire for procreation and marriage. Why create complicated rules to bind them when they could simply be by each other's side? But when in Rome, do as the Romans do. He was a member of the human race in this life, so he could only follow the customs.
Gong Xichou's thought process was clearly different from his.
After a long pause, Gong Xiqiu stammered, "Ah, that's true."
His older brother was still a virgin, not a man.
There are also differences between the two.
The two brothers looked at each other, thinking they understood each other's thought process, so they didn't bring up the topic again. Besides, Gongxi Chou didn't have much time; he was rushed to a naval training camp before he could even settle in.
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Oh dear, my child's fever spiked to 40 degrees Celsius tonight, so I rushed him to the city hospital. I'll have to take a break to update.
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