Chapter 291: The Imperial Marshal Was Again Forcefully Flirted With 19

As you can see," Alex acknowledged their relationship, introducing to Chester: "I am already together with Jin Chen."

Seeing the two young people before him with their fingers interlocked, Chester sighed, then looked toward the Jila brothers, and after receiving an affirmative glance, he ultimately said nothing more.

He was merely an elder who had never participated in Alex's upbringing; even if he felt their identities and positions were mismatched, he ultimately could not bring himself to separate them.

In that case, let's listen together.

Chester set down his coffee cup and sat upright.

Half an hour later, the brief three-person meeting ended.

Chester also made a promise to Alex.

The Empire has already received a message from the Federation's Ministry of Foreign Affairs; after a while they will send someone to pick up Ian, then feign negotiations to bring you back to the Empire, and once you enter the Empire's main star, I will arrange for someone to fetch you back.

Alex nodded, the communication ended, and the spaceship had already docked outside the villa.

"Commander, we'll return to the Empire first; if we stay longer, we'll inevitably be discovered."

Jimon bid farewell to Alex: "We'll be waiting for you in the Empire!"

"Alright, you all be careful too," Alex cautioned.

The four then parted ways; Alex and Jin Chen walked home side by side, and Jin Chen, feeling the heavy uniform uncomfortable, took off his coat as they walked.

"Huoer is already waiting at home; since the day of returning to the Empire is near, this period you should rest well at home and complete the final detoxification treatment."

Saying that, the smart main gate that automatically identifies identity opened with a response; Jin Chen hung his coat on the entryway rack and casually unfastened his cufflinks and collar.

In just a few short seconds, a wild and carefree demeanor emerged from him.

Seeing Alex stare at him in a daze, Jin Chen chuckled, his warm fingertips lifting Alex's chin, the corner of his mouth curling into a roguish grin.

"Darling, although I know I'm handsome, your gaze makes me think of things unsuitable for daytime."

As strong-hearted as Alex, even when caught he was justified and even turned the tables: "You stared at me on the spaceship for so long—that's called give and take."

"Then let's do more of that; I quite like it," Jin Chen said solemnly, nodding, "Actually, daytime isn't impossible either—what do you think?"

"Shameless," Alex muttered, his ears slightly reddening; he smoothed Jin Chen's disheveled collar, but Jin Chen leaned in from that position and they exchanged a deep kiss.

Huoer had been waiting in the side hall for a long time, not seeing the two commanders return, feeling odd, then hearing rustling sounds, he came to the living room wearing a stethoscope, just having taken a step.

He happened to walk in on the two kissing.

His eyes widened, he dared not breathe, and he silently retreated, repeatedly patting his chest.

Good grief, he almost lost his life.

But the two with exceptionally sharp hearing would certainly not miss it.

Alex sensed someone; his heartbeat skipped a beat, he instinctively wanted to push away, but Jin Chen held him even tighter.

As if anticipating his move precisely, Jin Chen reached out the next second, grabbing the hand he wanted to push away, even boldly rubbing his fingertips at the wrist, like teasing.

Alex's waist went limp, his face already flushed crimson.

After a long while they finally parted; although they had kissed many times, he still hadn't grown used to this deep kiss that felt like it would swallow him whole.

He leaned into Jin Chen's embrace to steady his breathing, feeling his face burning, so he simply fetched water to wash his face.

"Your face is so red, darling—what are you thinking about?" Jin Chen said with a smile, following behind him and looking at the person in the mirror.

The now-composed Alex also looked at him in the mirror: "If we get caught again next time, you'll still be this indiscreet—don't even think about sleeping in bed tonight."

Jin Chen: "……"

He could bend and stretch; he immediately wrapped his arms around the waist to apologize, but Alex pushed him off: "Alright, Huoer is still waiting; if we delay any longer, the wound will heal on its own."

Actually, just now on the spaceship, Alex had already felt the wound didn't hurt, but Jin Chen, fearing hidden issues, insisted on having Huoer examine it, so he didn't refuse.

Huoer pretended to know nothing, wearing a mask to avoid eye contact with the two, while inside his mind was practically constructing a military base.

"The wound has mostly healed; this tear just has a slight effect, but after the final toxin treatment, it can be quickly repaired with equipment."

"How soon can the final detox be done at the earliest?" Alex asked.

"At the shortest, it's five days later," Huoer gave a relatively conservative estimate.

"Will strength be fully restored after five days?"

"I'm sorry, you cannot return to your former state; the toxin remained in your body for so long and is highly potent, but fortunately your bodily functions have recovered well, and having no aftereffects is already a blessing." Huoer shook his head, his expression very solemn.

Seems to be to comfort Alex, he thought and then said: "Before I handled a warrior similarly poisoned by star pirate toxin; he had only one toxin in his body, but because he couldn't endure the pain of detoxification and his bodily functions couldn't keep up, his whole body began to rot from the wound, and he eventually died outright."

Alex: "……"

Jin Chen slapped him: "Who told you to comfort him like that?"

"I was just giving an example; my point is his recovery is already quite good, but returning to his former strength level is impossible."

Huoer yelped, still insisting on speaking the truth.

"I understand," Alex said; even though he had been prepared, he still felt somewhat down.

"Well, I'm off then, boss… you two continue… cultivating feelings." Huoer bolted out the door.

He didn't even close the medkit properly, bursting out the door.

Jin Chen helplessly shook his head, then was summoned by Qiaoyisi's communication to go to the study for a meeting.

Alex lay on the bed resting, watching the bedroom gradually acquire a lived-in atmosphere, and couldn't help but chuckle.

This place is becoming more and more like a home.

It's far better than the Empire's own residential quarters; previously his idea of home was merely a resting place after returning from the battlefield, and he never had the mood or time to arrange favored decor and furnishings.

In just two months, the tremendous changes involved not only circumstances and identity, but also a shift in mindset.

After returning to the Empire, perhaps he wouldn't be able to come back for a long time…

Alex suddenly froze, recalling the matter he had continually overlooked.

Today he had been immersed in the joy of being able to go back for revenge, but he completely forgot that this joy did not include Jin Chen.

Jin Chen is a Federation marshal, destined not to be able to accompany him; after returning to the Empire, he would again be alone.