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During dinner, Ye Chen couldn't shake off a lingering question in his mind. Finally, unable to contain his curiosity, he asked Pei Guanjing, "What happened to that person... the one from before?"
He felt uncertain, unsure if Zhao Yongsheng had truly discovered his identity as Kun Ze.
Upon hearing the question, Pei Guanjing's gaze suddenly paused on Ye Chen. For a brief moment, a complex emotion flickered in his eyes—something akin to guilt mixed with concern. He slightly lowered his head and spoke softly yet firmly to Ye Chen, "He won't appear before you again. Such things will never happen again."
Ye Chen automatically filtered out Pei Guanjing's comforting words, focusing only on the crucial information.
So, that person has been reassigned? That’s actually quite good; at least he could feel more at ease moving forward. With this thought, the tension in Ye Chen's heart eased significantly, and a relieved smile spread across his face.
After finishing his meal, Ye Chen deliberately walked over to Pei Guanjing and cheerfully greeted him, "I’m full now; you can get back to your work."
Knowing that someone sent by Pei Guanjing was protecting him made him feel much more secure. He no longer had to worry about encountering someone like Zhao Yongsheng.
There were still many affairs at the Medical Camp, and Pei Guanjing had only taken a moment to check on him before returning to continue working for He Mu Ming.
Ye Chen pondered for a moment; since the afternoon was still long and he had protection, he decided to head to the Canteen to chat with Chef Wang and Fu Gui. His heart had been racing these past few days, nearly shattering under the pressure. He desperately needed some comfort!
Upon entering the Canteen, Ye Chen realized it was completely empty.
He looked around and caught a whiff of soldiers passing by. It dawned on him that due to the overwhelming number of injured soldiers, the Canteen staff had taken their supplies outside to cook for them directly at various corners of the Military Camp.
The Kitchen was eerily quiet, but there was still a small pot left behind.
Ye Chen's eyes lit up at the sight of the pot. Since he was already here and had just finished eating with no taste left in his mouth, it was perfect timing to whip up something delicious for himself.
With excitement bubbling within him, Ye Chen rolled up his sleeves and prepared to showcase his culinary skills.
He lit the fire, added water to the pot, and sat by the stove, allowing his thoughts to drift into emptiness as he began cooking alone.
Pei Guanjing said that as long as He Mu Ming received the joint letter from King Huai'an and the Regent, he would be released. Logically, this should be a good thing, but for some reason, he felt a sense of loss. After all, he had been here for eight or nine months and had made many acquaintances.
Chef Wang and Brother Fu Gui always prepared delicious meals for him. Although Li Yun had passed away, Shuanzi was still around. They were all good friends with whom he had shared his thoughts. Then there was Doctor Liu's apprentice, Xiao Chen, who loved to pull him into conversations about military gossip. The thought of leaving made him feel quite reluctant.
This wasn’t modern times; there were no phones or computers. Once he left, some people might never be seen again in his lifetime.
When Lou Yu lifted the flap of the canteen door, he saw Ye Chen frowning deeply, sitting by the stove and stuffing firewood inside.
Lou Yu stomped his foot beside him. "Hey, you can't fit any more in there! The stove can't hold that much wood. What's wrong with you? Frowning like a worm—it's ugly."
Right, there was also Lou Yu. If he left the Military Camp, no one would make fresh food for him anymore. He wondered if Lou Yu would miss him.
"… Ugly…"
Ye Chen silently retracted his earlier thought, feeling that it might not be so bad if Lou Yu didn’t miss him; at least no one would annoy him anymore.
"Why aren't you talking? Do you think you look ugly too?" Lou Yu suddenly squatted down and leaned closer to Ye Chen.
Ye Chen felt that during his time in the Military Camp, half of his eye rolls had been directed at Lou Yu, and this time was no exception. After rolling his eyes, he replied, "If I leave the Military Camp one day, don’t come looking for me. Just seeing you annoys me."
Lou Yu was taken aback by his words. "Leave the Military Camp? Where are you going? Without General He’s approval, no one can leave the Military Camp. What kind of delusional dream are you having?" As he spoke, Lou Yu placed the back of his hand on Ye Chen's forehead and then compared it to his own forehead in confusion. "You’re not even running a fever! Why are you talking nonsense?"
Ye Chen swatted Lou Yu's hand away and turned to look at him with an exasperated expression.
Suddenly, a faint scent of pine wafted through Lou Yu's nose; it was Pei Guanjing's fragrance. In the realm of Tian Qian, one usually didn’t deliberately suppress their scent, especially not in the Military Camp. However, high-quality Tian Qian individuals naturally learned to control their fragrance.
Lou Yu looked at Ye Chen with a puzzled expression. How could he have Pei Guanjing’s scent on him? It was so strong that even if he encountered Pei Guanjing himself, he doubted he would smell it this intensely.
"You..."
"What do you think of Pei Guanjing?"
Before Lou Yu could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by Ye Chen.
Ye Chen asked with a serious expression, causing Lou Yu to blink and forget what he was about to say. He looked Ye Chen up and down, and suddenly a thought crossed his mind. Could it be that this guy likes Pei Guanjing? No way, he had to snap him out of it!
"Pei Guanjing is the top of the noble young masters list, a person of great virtue and talent, with looks that are as striking as a Jade Tree in the Wind. And you? You're not even close, so don't even think about him! A Zhong Yong like you has no business dreaming about someone like him!"
Just half a year ago, this guy was still disparaging Pei Guanjing; how could he have changed so much now? It must be because Pei Guanjing had saved quite a few people in the past few months, which had altered his opinion.
At this moment, Ye Chen listened to Lou Yu's words and simply leaned on the table, gloomily asking, "What if Pei Guanjing were to pursue me? From my perspective, how would he be?"
Lou Yu was taken aback for a moment before responding directly, "That's impossible. How could he ever be interested in you?"
"Why wouldn't he be interested in me?"
Lou Yu tilted his head to look at him and chuckled, "Do you have any idea how many noble families have tried to send people to Pei Guanjing's residence? Forget about Zhong Yong; even Kun Ze is not uncommon. With your looks, you're barely passable and don't meet his standards. So stop daydreaming. Just focus on your work. Once the conflict with the Wolf Tribe is settled, come back to the capital with me. Who knows, I might even reward you with an official position."
Ye Chen rolled his eyes at him without holding back and retorted, "You're just bragging."
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