Chapter 2353: S-Rank Guide Forced Love 38

The top floor of High Tower, the old tower master's private reception hall.

When Jin Chen brought You Zan in, You Zan instinctively tensed his body.

The old man sitting in the wide armchair before them was Jin Chen's grandfather, the true behind-the-scenes ruler of High Tower.

The spines on You Zan's body miraculously retracted in the face of this old man; he followed half a step behind Jin Chen, and the black wildcat, rare for it not to puff up, crouched quietly at You Zan's feet, curiously eyeing the old man.

The old tower master's gaze fell on You Zan, approvingly saying, 'This is High Tower's new blade. Not bad, full of spirit.'

You Zan felt his ears heat up under the stare and replied softly, 'Tower master.'

He hadn't known High Tower still had an open ruler until Jin Chen said the old tower master had lain low for many years before returning, and then he understood.

It turned out Kaisen was not only his enemy, but also Jin Chen's enemy.

The old tower master nodded satisfactorily, then turned to Jin Chen: 'Everything's been cleaned up. Kaisen's forces have been uprooted, his people either punished or surrendered. High Tower is back in our hands.'

He paused, looking at Jin Chen with expectation: 'Word also came from Andre's side—the preliminary peace treaty has been signed, and border pressure has sharply dropped.'

'Now it's your turn to take up the mantle—when will you officially assume the position of tower master?'

The whole room fell silent. Bai Ye stood behind the old tower master, his gaze also on Jin Chen.

Jin Chen: '……'

Hey, this old guy.

Before, they'd promised to let him be a hands-off manager, but in front of his wife they went back on their word—hey.

Jin Chen, 'Grandfather, I won't take this seat.'

Jin Chen's gaze calmly shifted to the old tower master's rear, to the assistant who could handle any trouble.

'I think Bai Ye would be very suitable.'

Old tower master: '……'

Bai Ye:!!!

Even Bai Ye, who was used to storms and had mastered emotional control, saw his expression crack at this moment.

What a joke.

Jin Chen didn't even conspire beforehand!

The old tower master was clearly choked by this answer; seeing You Zan nearby, he still couldn't let Jin Chen change his address, and all his emotions turned into a helpless sigh mixed with laughter and tears.

He rubbed his forehead, no longer pressing Jin Chen for a reason: '…That's fine too. I trust Bai Ye's ability and loyalty.'

Bai Ye finally recovered from his petrified state, his expression extraordinarily vivid, a wry smile tinged with resignation.

'Yes, tower master.'

【Thanks for your hard work, Xiao Bai comrade.】 Ling Gun Gun lifted his head from the tea table, grape juice staining his white fur in a messy mess.

Jin Chen glanced at him, his eye twitching.

【Come back.】

【Oh!】

Leaving the old tower master's reception hall, they walked down the corridor leading to the private quarters.

You Zan couldn't help asking Jin Chen, 'Hey, why don't you want to be tower master?'

That's the pinnacle of High Tower, the peak of power.

Jin Chen stopped, turned around, and pondered thoughtfully.

'Because… I want to go on missions with you.' He paused, looking at You Zan's delighted expression, 'I want to spend more time with you. Does that count?'

That simple sentence instantly melted away all of You Zan's doubts.

His inner joy burst like fireworks, the corners of his mouth lifting uncontrollably.

Suppressing the urge to pounce, his fingers instinctively slipped into his uniform pocket, pinching the small, warm object heated by his body temperature.

'Hmph, you're savvy.' You Zan nodded, then couldn't resist reaching out to press the defenseless Jin Chen against the corridor wall.

Jin Chen raised his eyebrows slightly, looking at the person who suddenly provoked him.

You Zan's body pressed close to Jin Chen, his face tilted up, his breath blowing onto Jin Chen's chin, his gaze domineering.

'Listen,' he said in a fierce tone, as if declaring territory, 'You can only have one deeply bonded sentinel—me! Hear me?'

Jin Chen looked at his solemn yet childish demeanor, a smile threatening to break out, and nodded seriously: 'Yes. Only you.'

'Then…' You Zan seemed to make up his mind, the hand in his pocket darting out—somewhat clumsily—slipping the silver‑gleaming ring onto Jin Chen's left ring finger.

'Then you're mine.' You Zan said it quickly, then just as quickly slipped another ring onto himself.

That plain band ring glittered on Jin Chen's long fingers.

Jin Chen lowered his head to look at the ring in his hand, a little stunned, then burst into laughter.

'How come you're so well‑behaved today,' Jin Chen said, lifting his ring‑adorned hand to gently pinch You Zan's heated earlobe, 'You accompanied me to see grandfather, attended the meeting, caused no trouble, and even gave me a ring.'

You Zan felt a bit embarrassed by the praise, then deliberately coughed roughly, 'So… what's the reward?'

He stared straight at Jin Chen's lips.

Jin Chen pinched You Zan's fingers, kissed them, then proceeded as he wished.

You Zan, however, grew even more excited, still unable to shake his bad habit: when happy, he'd rub against Jin Chen's neck, nibbling the skin over the collarbone, his fangs having mastered just‑right pressure—each mark lingered long, and as soon as the previous faded, he'd add a fresh one.

Jin Chen, as if punishing him, pressed down on the fangs; You Zan wasn't annoyed, sucking saliva and vaguely gnawing on the fingers, leaving Jin Chen helpless.

【Detected Villain Heartthrob Value +5, total 100!】

【Detected Villain Blackening Value -10, total 4!】

After that, Jin Chen and You Zan became High Tower's unequivocal best partnership.

Whenever an elite, slightly dangerous mission needed deployment, their side‑by‑side figures could always be seen.

One who commands the whole situation, foresightful.

One who charges forward, invincible.

Their tacit understanding needs no words; relying solely on mental fluctuations, they can communicate heart‑to‑heart.

Of course, there are also times when they need to carry out tasks separately.