Chapter 2063: How to Tame the Stubborn Youth 12

Ji Siyao originally wasn't here to look for him, then turned to Jin Chen, "Sir, I'd like to have a private word with you, alright?"

Jin Chen: "No."

Ji Siyao, now prepared, got straight to the point: "Sir, do you know that in a few months there will be the martial arts assembly? I will represent Qingyun Sword Manor in exchanges with the various sects, but…… my cultivation has stalled recently, making breakthrough difficult; I hope you can give me some advice."

Since you are my brother's tutor, you surely would agree, right? I have prepared this modest gift, hoping……

Agree, you damned elder!

Ji Laizhi's sharp retort cut him off; he lifted his leg to kick, but Jin Chen still held him by the collar, so he couldn't land the kick, and he didn't let up with his mouth either: "Ji Siyao, do you have any shame? On what grounds do you let Jin Chen teach you! He's my teacher, mine!"

He just wanted to guard the few 'belongings' wolf cub, but Ji Siyao made him so angry he flared up at the slightest thing.

Ji Laizhi turned again to stare at Jin Chen, his eyes nearly reddening, he gritted his teeth stubbornly: "You cannot teach him! Absolutely not!"

Jin Chen was both amused and exasperated by his antics, and didn't even bother with the dirt right now; he embraced Ji Laizhi, smoothed his fur and patted him, saying, "No teaching, no teaching, don't get worked up."

Ji Siyao's expression darkened momentarily, feeling a bit singled out; hearing this, he simply thought Ji Laizhi was being overbearing, and that Jin Chen had no choice but to refuse.

Sir, I don't mean to compete with my brother for you; I only hope that during this time I can……

No. Jin Chen cut him off, his tone instantly losing its warmth.

Ji Siyao was greatly struck, never having been so bluntly refused before: "Why? Is it just because my brother won't allow it?"

Jin Chen's eyes held scrutiny as he pressed down on Ji Laizhi, who still wanted to jump up and curse, and he bluntly said: "I only teach students with extraordinary talent; the young manor lord likely doesn't fall into that category."

Ji Siyao: "……"

His expression changed instantly, as if he had been slapped in public, feeling a burning embarrassment and annoyance.

Only then did Ji Laizhi calm down a bit; seeing Jin Chen's white robes ruined beyond repair, he simply jumped up, his arms hooking around the neck, his thighs clamping tight around the waist.

I don't want to see Ji Siyao anymore; seeing him gives me a headache. Let's go, back to Guan Yun Institute!

His attitude was extremely overbearing, making it hard for people to notice the underlying unease.

Jin Chen dazedly felt as if attacked by a half-tamed koala bear, quickly steadied the boy in his arms, and patted his butt.

Not afraid of falling.

Nobody paid attention to Ji Siyao's grim face; Jin Chen walked straight past, his steps still light.

Ji Laizhi rested his chin on Jin Chen's shoulder, watching Ji Siyao angrily kick a stone by the road, feeling both novel and sentimental.

From childhood to now, this was the first time he had seen Ji Siyao suffer a setback in such a matter.

Ji Laizhi had endured too many instances of being snatched and ignored, never having experienced firm trust and choice.

But today Jin Chen made that choice, between him and Ji Siyao, without hesitation.

Ji Laizhi's heart fluttered slightly, he gently exhaled the pent-up breath from his chest, turned his head to bury his face in the shoulder, and couldn't help but tighten his arms around him.

【Detected Villain Heartthrob Value +10, total now 23!】

That night, Ji Laizhi, left to wash clothes by the well, glared at the candle-lit side room, having washed the white robes to shreds.

Probably because Jin Chen's move on the platform was too shocking, the sects inquired among themselves but found nothing; asking a disciple of Qingyun Sword Manor, they learned it was an elder of Han Yue Villa.

Everyone then asked the Han Yue Villa disciples sent this time, they didn't know Han Yue Villa even had such a person, but were brushed off with various excuses.

Han Yue Villa disciple: "I dare not say, I really dare not say."

Afraid that saying it would scare you to death.

During these days of inter-sect exchanges, Jin Chen hardly restrained Ji Laizhi, letting him run wild outside Guan Yun Institute.

Few people were willing to engage with him, but Ji Laizhi could also hang out with a few young masters from major gangs who were likewise spoiled rich heirs.

That day the exchanges finally ended; Ji Yuanshan did not set up a banquet in the sword manor, to feast all guests and the victorious warriors of this exchange.

Ji Laizhi didn't want to join such a banquet where entering would force him to be compared with Ji Siyao.

With Jin Chen's permission, Ji Laizhi led the likewise unwilling-to-join-the-frolic spoiled rich heirs to the small tea pavilion beside Guan Yun Institute to drink.

Hey, why does Young Master Ji now have to ask his tutor's approval even to drink?

After three rounds of drinks, the purple-clad youth beside Ji Laizhi smiled at him and said, "You don't dominate Qingyun City, putting no one in your eyes, do you?"

Ji Laizhi, a bit dizzy from drink, rolled his eyes and retorted, "You even believe the rumors."

When the topic turned to tutors, the spoiled heirs immediately found common ground, complaining variously that their instructors were too strict, yet they couldn't beat them, otherwise they'd be scolded again at home.

In the past, Ji Laizhi could never interject on such topics; he had no one to complain about.

But tonight he finally felt a sense of kinship; Ji Laizhi quickly nodded, propping his chin, and said, "Exactly! He still beats me, really beats me, the kind that really hurts."

The purple-clad youth suddenly paused, "Hey? That's also right."

He had just been about to say that tutors only teach the etiquette and lessons that jianghu youths should learn; those frail scholars could never withstand a beating.

But then he recalled the scene from that day's platform, and sighed, "Ji Laizhi, you really are miserable; your tutor is so unlike the rest."

Ji Laizhi seemed to have finally produced a treasure from his nest to show off; though appearing to complain, he spoke with growing enthusiasm.

At the banquet, it grew even quieter.

Wait, wait a moment.

The yellow-clad youth, shown up in the face, slapped the table, his head muddled with drink, thinking over and over, his expression dazed.

How is your interaction with your tutor like this?

Ji Laizhi puzzled, "Huh?"

The purple-clad youth also dazed, as if suddenly stuffed with too much food, he hiccuped, "I don't know…… it's just, not like ours, he manages you so…… that thing."

Ji Laizhi even more puzzled, "What thing?"

Again, a while of silence.

The slightly less drunk blue-clad youth clenched his fist, a sudden inspiration struck: "I've thought of it!"

Filled with righteous indignation, as if feeling Ji Laizhi's stifled resentment, he declared, "He's raising you like a cub! My dad never used to be this strict! He…… he's going too far!"

Ji Laizhi: "……"

Ji Laizhi was deeply shocked, his expression going blank for a few moments from the impact.

He always felt he was fatherless.

Ji Yuanshan doesn't count; that's a terrible old man who puts on an act and is two-faced.

After the shock, Ji Laizhi rubbed his red, flushed cheeks, "No, no, that's not good..."

He doesn't even want to call him Mister.

How could you treat Jin Chen as a father!

"Like this, you give him a try!" Zi Yi hooked his arm around Ji Laizhi's shoulder and came up with a bad idea.

"When you go back tonight, while he's not paying attention, shout 'Dad!' If he enjoys it, then it's real!"

Ji Laizhi: "... ah...?"

Cheng Yi nodded, "I think this idea is great! Tomorrow you can also say you were drunk, so you won't get scolded."

Ji Laizhi was so frightened he drank two more cups.

After a little while, Jin Chen came to pick him up; pushing the door open, he was overwhelmed by the stench of alcohol and stepped back two steps.

"Ji Laizhi, let's go back."

A strange silence fell inside the room.

Zi Yi shoved Ji Laizhi over, who drank until he passed out, but still didn't forget to make an encouraging gesture.

Ji Laizhi's steps were unsteady, his consciousness dazed as he lurched forward and crashed into Jin Chen's arms.