Chapter 2287: Love and Chaos: System Showdown 11
As long as Jin Chen stays sunk forever…… then, the Jin Clan Group's wobbling ship on the verge of capsizing,
Xie Jiulong paused, his eyes flashing with undisguised greed and ruthlessness, "You are the next captain."
You Le'an: "……"
He was speechless.
What an old-school gangster movie line.
And you're talking about the next captain—even your empty promises should be at least somewhat credible!
Is that Jin Clan ship really that easy to steer? This excuse is even worse than the one I fabricated about falling into water and instantly falling for one's rescuer—you have no clue about that control group.
Comrade Xie Jiulong, as a villain you're doing okay, but your professional skills need improvement.
However, on the surface, You Le'an's voice trembled with excitement, "Ninth Master! Are you serious? I'll definitely do it! Jin Chen won't survive past tomorrow night!"
Xie Jiulong seemed quite pleased with his obedient appearance, merely waving his hand casually to indicate he could scram.
You Le'an felt as if pardoned, immediately turned, his steps a hurried yet feigned calm mess, and quickly left along the dim corridor he had come from.
【Today's Villain Points: 8/10, villains ought to be good at pranks!】
Just as You Le'an was about to turn the corner, his peripheral vision caught a figure at the far end of the corridor, seemingly peeking and looking this way.
It was Lin Xi!
The opportunity came so swiftly.
Not only did You Le'an not speed up, but the moment he left Xie Jiulong's sight, he deliberately slowed his steps, slightly turned sideways, making himself clearly visible to Lin Xi's gaze.
Lin Xi's face turned white in an instant.
You Le'an and Xie Jiulong are plotting! They intend to kill his brother!
Good heavens, the great villain doesn't care about love at all!
That thought was like ice water poured over his head; Lin Xi no longer dared to linger, sprinting madly toward the upper deck where Jin Chen was.
Jin Chen rested his hands on the deck railing, taking in everything at a glance, then leisurely returned to his room to wait for Lin Xi to enter.
【Host, what do you think?】
Ling Gun Gun hovered above his head, 【Main God seems to be setting up a big chess game next round~but unexpectedly it won't involve you.】
As expected, true love is invincible.
Jin Chen paused for a few seconds, as if thinking, then poured a glass of champagne, the corner of his mouth curling up.
Of course……
To cooperate with his wife in finishing this play.
By the way, add fuel to the fire to topple that dog Xie Jiulong.
"Brother!"
Lin Xi flung the door open, panting, saying he had just seen You Le'an and Xie Jiulong conspiring in a corner of the deck, even saying something about pushing someone into the water, killing them, and so on.
"Brother… maybe… I should go call Zhou Du now, and we can flee overnight."
Lin Xi made the suggestion.
The Survival System can only predict his mishaps, not his brother's.
Just then, the suite's door was knocked again, followed by the sound of a keycard unlocking.
Thinking that You Le'an and his brother shared a suite, Lin Xi gasped, stepping back several paces behind Jin Chen.
He now realized that all his previous soft-heartedness and kindness toward You Le'an were merely sea foam—one prick and it's sea snake venom.
It's terrifying.
The Survival System hummed with foam as it came online,
Lin Xi clenched his fists, his awareness clear:
<…> there's no need to cling on like that.
Lin Xi felt even more despondent.
You Le'an changed his clothes and returned, indeed seeing Lin Xi's grim expression and Jin Chen's doubtful gaze.
He pressed his lips, tilted his head, and gave Lin Xi a demonic low smile.
Lin Xi:!
【Today's Villain Points: 10/10! Awesome!】
【Detected Villain Blackening Value +2, total now 12!】
Jin Chen withdrew his gaze, patted Lin Xi's shoulder, "I understand, you go back first."
"Okay, brother, you… be careful." Lin Xi's words of concern were utterly heavy.
Jin Chen and You Le'an saw him off, then simultaneously looked at each other, as if both waiting to speak.
You Le'an produced the dust cover hidden behind his back, his smile unchanged, not noticing the suspicion in Jin Chen's eyes.
"Take a look at this."
Inside the garment bag's dust cover was a finely tailored pure black suit with no extra adornments.
In stark contrast to the silver-gray, this color won't be mistaken in the dark.
"Here, this—wear this tomorrow night."
Jin Chen's gaze fell on that black suit, then he slowly lifted his eyes to look at You Le'an.
Those deep eyes, in the warm light, resembled melted obsidian, clearly reflecting You Le'an's somewhat wandering gaze.
He raised his brow almost imperceptibly, didn't touch the garment, merely leaned forward slightly with elbows on his knees, and asked leisurely.
"Why?"
"Ah?"
Youle An seemed not to have expected him to ask, he froze for a moment, then immediately picked up the champagne glass that Jin Chen had drunk half of on the low table beside him, and took a sip covertly.
The icy, bubbly liquid slid down his throat; he turned his face, his gaze toward the heavy curtains, as if he could see through them to the dark, perilous sea outside.
Of course it's to keep you from falling, you poor, deep‑emotioned male side character!
Xilan that idiot decided on silver‑gray; this pitch‑black is so much safer! Blending into the crowd is like being invisible!
"Because it looks good." Youle An said firmly.
Jin Chen suddenly leaned forward slightly from the sofa, closing the distance between them.
The fresh, pleasant sandalwood scent on his body instantly invaded Youle An's breathing space, bringing a warm body temperature.
So close that Youle An could see each of his distinct long lashes, and in those deep eyes there was undisguised scrutiny and a hint… of teasing?
"Is that so," Jin Chen's voice lowered, carrying a hint of lazy magnetism, "but I feel…"
He deliberately paused, his gaze sweeping over Youle An's slightly red ear tip, the corner of his lips curling into an extremely subtle arc.
"Our Young Master You, it seems… there's something you're hiding from me?"
Youle An: "……"
There's no need to be so sharp, right?
"No!"
Youle An retorted.
He slammed the champagne glass down, its base striking the glass coffee table with a crisp sound.
Youle An felt the spot on his cheek where Jin Chen's breath brushed begin to heat up uncontrollably.
Mesmerized by that handsome face so close, feeling a bit dazed, he unconsciously reached out a finger, carrying a hint of unintentional intimacy and panic.
He lightly and quickly poked Jin Chen's cheek.
His fingertip touched the warm skin; the delicate, firm sensation made Youle An's finger snap back as if burned.
He widened his beautiful eyes, striving to make his expression look utterly sincere, even adding a touch of aggrieved pitifulness, repeatedly emphasizing.
"Really not!"
Jin Chen was slightly taken aback by his somewhat childish cheek‑poking gesture, and the smile in his eyes deepened.
He didn't press further, straightened his body, and said, "All right, none."
"Chen‑bro." Youle An, not knowing what he had thought of, turned his face and asked softly, "You aren't…"
"Huh? Not what."
"You don't like Lin Xi, do you?"
Youle An never voiced the question, but his heart felt like a stone dropped into a deep pool, sending out ripples of inexplicable sour ache.
【Villain Heartthrob Value +10, total 22!】
Jin Chen stared at Youle An for two seconds, then reached up to ruffle his soft curly hair, saying, "Go to sleep, good night."
End of Chapter
