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The atmosphere grew increasingly tense, matching the chill that settled outside as the temperature dropped.
Pei Guanjing was the son of the Regent, a fact that Lou Yu had informed him of, but it was something that no one else knew, and he truly hadn’t expected it. Remembering the events in Cangzhou Yunlan County, Ye Chen felt a weight settle in his heart.
The Regent had long held a fearsome reputation, and few dared to oppose him. Now that they had spoken ill of his son, it was only natural for them to fear retaliation.
As he noticed the deepening gloom on everyone’s faces, Ye Chen attempted to speak up. “Actually, Lady Pei isn’t so bad. He’s not that petty. Besides, you’ve been talking about him for so long; if he really wanted to deal with you, he would have done so by now.”
Upon hearing this, some people looked at him with raised eyebrows. “You don’t understand. People like them, high-ranking officials, are often ruthless and violent. They’ll do anything for fame and fortune. Moreover, we’ve said…”
“Say what?” Ye Chen suddenly interjected. “I think you’re right; Doctor Pei is indeed exceptionally handsome. It’s normal for everyone to think about him. But he’s just a man, and being a bit lustful is perfectly natural.”
“Besides, I think someone like him might just be a Hidden Passion Type.”
“A Hidden Passion Type?” Some people turned their heads in confusion.
Seeing their lack of understanding, Ye Chen became animated and explained kindly, “It refers to those who seem very proper on the surface but are actually quite lewd inside. For example, Doctor Pei appears ethereal, but he might just be a beast in private.”
“And compared to Ming Sao, Hidden Passion is on another level; of course, the highest level is Mixed Flirtation.”
These words were something his sister, who loved reading novels, had once told him. She said that taming such reserved yet passionate men was the most satisfying experience. Naturally, Ye Chen didn’t dare to voice that thought aloud.
The crowd was momentarily stunned, their attention completely diverted by Ye Chen’s remarks.
“Your statement is quite interesting, but how do you know that Doctor Pei is, well... the type you described as reserved yet passionate?”
At this point, Ye Chen chuckled, and despite the slight embarrassment on his face, the youthful energy unique to him was evident. “What do you all know? Someone like Doctor Pei should have their composed and austere exterior peeled back to see whether he’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing or a sheep in wolf’s clothing. He acts like a celestial being all day, hard to approach. Who knows, he might even have some hidden issues himself, which is why he presents himself this way to keep people at a distance.”
Even though he had come to reject joining this vulgar discussion, for some reason, Ye Chen found himself opening up about men, momentarily forgetting that he was still the one being overshadowed by Kun Ze.
“Pfft.” A few people couldn’t help but laugh. “You little rascal, you’re much more entertaining than us. It seems you really understand Doctor Pei; you’ve seen right through him.”
“Not at all! I’m just trying to lighten the mood; don’t take it seriously. Just having some fun!” Ye Chen scratched the back of his head and sat down cross-legged with a smile.
“Oh, it’s quite lively here. Looks like you’re doing a good job at setting the atmosphere.”
A light laugh suppressed an almost imperceptible anger as it drifted in from outside the tent.
In the next moment, Pei Guanjing lifted the curtain and stepped inside.
He briefly scanned the crowd before his gaze quickly landed on Ye Chen, a faint smile playing at the corners of his mouth. “I never expected you to think I have hidden issues.”
Though there was a smile on his lips, Ye Chen felt an icy chill emanating from Pei Guanjing that nearly froze his brain, rendering him unable to think straight.
“Uh, I... I was just... making a joke; don’t take it seriously,” Ye Chen stammered, lowering his head in embarrassment.
As for the others nearby, they quickly turned their backs to Pei Guanjing, instantly adopting sleeping positions with their eyes tightly shut, pretending to be asleep on their beds, completely abandoning their earlier carefree demeanor while discussing Pei Guanjing with Ye Chen.
The candlelight flickered gently, casting shadows that drew close and then pulled apart, intertwining in a delicate dance.
After a long while, long enough for Ye Chen to suspect that Pei Guanjing might kill him with just a glance, Pei Guanjing finally spoke.
"Take your things and come with me." With those light words, Pei Guanjing turned and lifted the curtain to leave.
It was only after Pei Guanjing had gone that Ye Chen realized—was Pei Guanjing here to settle accounts with him?
From Pei Guanjing's tone, it seemed he had not just arrived; Ye Chen wondered how much he had overheard outside the tent regarding his affairs.
Damn it, recalling those reckless words made Ye Chen slap his forehead in frustration, his face crumpling into an expression of deep sorrow.
Why did he have to be so reckless?
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