Invincible Me Only Wants to Slack Off

Her brain completely short-circuited—Chen Tian's palm was so warm, and when he smiled... he looked so handsome...

Before she could react, Chen Tian bent down, his arm flexed, and he hoisted her straight onto his shoulder!

"Ah!" Kaguya let out a short, startled cry. The ice-cold Kaguya persona shattered in that instant. Her small face flushed crimson, and she didn't know where to put her hands or feet.

Too... too intimate... this... this means I'll get pregnant...

That absurd thought popped up uncontrollably, followed by a cascade of messy ideas exploding like fireworks in her blank mind—

If we have a son, what should we name him? What about a daughter? Would he look like his father or me...

Chen Tian paid no attention to the chaos on his shoulder. Carrying her, he strode out. As he passed Huang Guang, he paused briefly and tossed out a line without looking back:

"I'm taking her. Got a problem?"

Huang Guang's face cycled through shades of green and white, but he didn't dare utter a single word.

Only when Chen Tian's back disappeared at the end of the corridor did the frozen air in the tea room begin to flow again. Yun Ying let out a long breath, only then realizing his back was drenched in sweat.

Meanwhile, Kaguya, still slung over his shoulder, pressed both hands tightly over her burning face, her mind stuck on one thought:

I'm doomed... am I... already pregnant...

Chen Tian carried Kaguya across the courtyard in long, swift strides. Her legs were pressed against his chest, the hem of her long skirt swaying gently with each step.

"Y-Young Miss?!" A passing maid dropped her tray with a clatter.

The security guards froze collectively, hands hovering over their holsters but too afraid to move. This was the honored guest even Siongo Seiryu had to personally welcome!

Around the corner of the corridor, Siongo Seiryu was still frowning as he looked around. "Strange, I was sure I just saw..."

"S-Seiryu-sama!" A servant pointed tremblingly behind him.

Seiryu spun around, his pupils contracting—the blushing, face-hiding bundle on Chen Tian's shoulder was none other than his sister?!

"Hey! You..." Seiryu started forward, but Chen Tian brushed past him with the girl on his shoulder, not even sparing a glance.

At the main gate, Chen Tian suddenly stopped. He turned and looked up, his gaze fixed on a third-floor window.

Siongo Gaan's aged figure stood silhouetted there, his face dark enough to drip water.

"Head of the Shiongo Family." Chen Tian gave a slight nod. "I'm taking your girl. I'll bring her back later."

The window was shoved open. The usually dignified patriarch's beard trembled as he roared: "You reckless brat! Is my daughter cargo?! Carrying her like that?!"

Kaguya peeked through her fingers, stunned—her father was... actually yelling?

"Put her down! Now! Immediately!" Gaan leaned half his body out, gripping the window frame. "And what kind of posture is that?! My daughter's about to be exposed!"

Chen Tian tilted his head, looking at the human bundle on his shoulder. "This is more convenient."

"Convenient my ass!" Gaan completely lost his composure. "Do you think you're hauling a sack of rice?!"

The servants in the courtyard collectively lowered their heads, stifling laughter, shoulders shaking uncontrollably. Seiryu stood dumbfounded—he'd never seen his father so utterly unhinged.

Kaguya was so embarrassed her toes curled, her mind a barrage of thoughts: It's over, it's over, Father saw everything...

Chen Tian grinned at the furious Siongo Gaan clinging to the window frame. "I'm off."

Without another word, he turned, carrying Kaguya, and casually waved a hand behind him toward the third floor as a farewell, then strode off without looking back.

"You...!" Siongo Gaan watched the brat swagger away with his daughter on his shoulder, nearly choking on his breath.

His chest heaved violently for a few seconds. Then, the rage that had erupted over his daughter being "kidnapped" instantly receded, vanishing like an ebbing tide.

Every muscle in his face settled into stillness, leaving only a pair of unfathomable eyes—the eyes of a man who commanded a vast business empire—calm and unruffled.

He still stood at the window, watching Chen Tian's back disappear around the courtyard corner.

"Butler."

"Here." The old butler, who had been standing silently like a shadow in the corner, stepped forward immediately.

Siongo Gaan's voice returned to its usual composed, commanding tone, betraying no emotion:

"Go tell Huang Guang. From now on, he is not to interfere in Kaguya's affairs."

"Understood." The old butler asked no questions, bowed deeply, and silently withdrew from the room.

The door clicked shut.

The vast room was left with only Siongo Gaan. He still gazed out the window at the direction where Chen Tian and Kaguya had disappeared. After a long moment, a flicker of profound, indescribable emotion passed through his sharp, deep eyes.

There was helplessness, scrutiny, and finally, it settled into a deep reminiscence.

He raised a hand, his fingers unconsciously tracing the cold edge of the window frame, his voice low as a sigh, melting into the silent room:

"Nayotake..."

"Our daughter... has grown up."

Chen Tian carried Kaguya out of the imposing gates of the Shiongo Family. In the open space outside, a heavy motorcycle crouched silently.

The bike's design was utterly unique—sharp, rugged lines that vaguely echoed the fierce silhouette of Dante's demonic weapon "Cavaliere" from Devil May Cry, but its overall dark style was more restrained and profound, more like a Dark Knight's steed, exuding an overwhelming presence.

Chen Tian effortlessly set the still-dazed Kaguya onto the back seat.

She clutched the cold metal helmet, her mind still foggy, her eyes staring blankly as if tiny spiral patterns were spinning in her pupils.

Chen Tian couldn't help but laugh at her spaced-out expression.

He produced a helmet out of nowhere, as if by sleight of hand.

This helmet was completely different from his own angular, menacing one—pure pinkish-white, with two fluffy, droopy dog ears sticking up from the top, and the sides and back covered in bright spray-painted cartoon puppy patterns, adorably over-the-top.

Without a word, Chen Tian plopped the ridiculously cute helmet onto Kaguya's small head.

The sudden encasement of her head finally snapped Kaguya back to reality.

She instinctively fumbled with the helmet's visor, trying to see Chen Tian, her voice muffled and hollow from inside: "Tian... Tian Jun? Where... where are we going?"

Chen Tian grinned, tapping his knuckles twice on the top of her cute dog-eared helmet with a crisp knock knock.

"Tch." He then smoothly stripped off his black leather jacket, still carrying his body heat, and wrapped it directly around Kaguya's long-dressed form.

The jacket was far too big on her, like a child wearing an adult's clothes.

Chen Tian swung his long leg over, settled firmly onto the front seat, and revved the motorcycle.

The engine roared with a low, powerful growl, like a waking beast.

He turned his head, his voice laced with laughter, cutting through the helmet: "Didn't I just say?"

The bike shot forward with a jolt, the strong push-back force making Kaguya yelp and instinctively cling to Chen Tian's waist.

"Setting off fireworks!"

The engine's roar tore through the air.

Kaguya held tight to Chen Tian's waist, her helmet pressed against his broad back.

The sudden surge of speed and the G-force instantly blasted the last traces of her shyness and wandering thoughts out of her mind!

The wind howled, and the scenery blurred into streaks of light on either side of the helmet, twisting and stretching, too fast to catch any detail.

All that remained in her vision was a chaotic stream of colors. The intense weightlessness and the oncoming wind pressure made her heart pound like a drum, blood surging, adrenaline pumping wildly.

This feeling... was both strange and familiar.

Like that roller coaster he'd dragged her onto, the dizzying drop and weightlessness at the highest point.

Unrestrained, thrilling, with a sense of losing control that broke all the rules.

The initial extreme thrill made her whole body tense, her fingers digging in so hard she could feel the solid contours of Chen Tian's abdominal muscles through his clothes.

But as her body gradually adapted to the violent speed, a strange calm began to grow from their close embrace.

The speed no longer brought pure fear; instead, it became a kind of anchor.

The wind roaring in her ears became a barrier isolating the outside world. Unable to see the fleeting world around her, all her senses focused on the person in front of her.

His warmth seeped through, his back became her only support in this moment.

Destination? Where to? Did it matter? Only one thought remained in Kaguya's mind.

It didn't matter. Not at all.

She tightened her arms around him, pressing herself closer, resting her head on that broad, warm back. Through the helmet and clothes, she could almost feel the steady, powerful heartbeat beneath.

Thump... thump...

The world's noise was shut out by the engine and the wind.

Inside the helmet, a small smile crept onto her lips without her knowing, and she closed her eyes in peace.

The vibration from his back came through—the engine's growl—and his warmth was in her palms.

The wind screamed outside the helmet, but couldn't shake her peace.

Her heart was beating too fast, she couldn't tell if it was from the speed or from him—either way, it was burning hot.

Her eyelids grew heavy, the world blurring into a stream of light. Only the feeling of holding him felt real, like an iron band, locking in that sense of security that was hers alone.

A grin spread under Chen Tian's helmet as he felt the sudden tightening of her small hands around his waist. He twisted his wrist sharply, the engine's roar spiking higher, tearing through the night sky as the speed surged again!

The dashboard needle instantly swung into the blazing red limit zone.

If any biker gang were present, they'd probably have no choice but to kneel and shout "NB." As for the cops? Hah, they'd already been squared away.

The violent speed tore through space, and the long coastline of Kujukuri Beach arrived almost in an instant.

The engine died, and the world suddenly fell silent, leaving only the deep, rhythmic sound of the Pacific Ocean.

Her helmet still pressed against Chen Tian's warm back, Kaguya was almost lost in the feeling of being wrapped up.

"Kaguya," Chen Tian's voice came through the helmet with a smile, "we're here."

Snapped out of her daze. Kaguya's eyes flew open, and she realized she was still clinging to his waist. She yanked her hands back as if burned, her face under the helmet flushing bright red.

Chen Tian swung off the bike with a smooth motion. He bent down, his handsome face once again close to Kaguya's helmet visor, close enough to see the amusement in his eyes.

"Kaguya, get off." His voice was low, carrying the scent of the sea breeze.

A muffled "Mm" came from inside the helmet. Kaguya fumbled to unbuckle the clasp and pulled off the dog-eared helmet.

The fresh, cool sea breeze hit her face, making her hair fly. The heat on her cheeks hadn't faded, and she instinctively fanned herself with her hand.

In her line of sight, a hand with distinct knuckles extended toward her.

She paused mid-motion and looked up.

Chen Tian stood beside her, wearing that familiar, lazy, indulgent smile.

Kaguya couldn't help but let a small smile bloom on her face. Her cheeks were still flushed, but her hand naturally lifted and slipped into his palm.

Warm... strong.

Chen Tian's hand was dry and warm, firmly enveloping Kaguya's slightly cool fingers. Their fingers interlaced naturally, knuckles brushing.

"Come with me." He tugged gently, leading her into a light jog across the cool sand.

The hem of his wide leather jacket flared behind her. Before they'd run far, a few unremarkable cardboard boxes sat quietly on the beach.

Chen Tian let go, bent down, and tore open the tape on a box with a crisp motion. Kaguya stood nearby, curious, watching him pull out all kinds of fireworks.

He picked out a slender sparkler, its tip shaped like an exquisite golden star. He handed it to her.

Kaguya took it carefully, the cool metal rod resting in her hand.

Chen Tian stepped closer and snapped his fingers with a sharp crack.

A small, orange-red flame flickered to life on his fingertip.

Kaguya's eyes widened slightly.

Even though she'd heard about the Gojo Family and knew he was no ordinary man, seeing fire ignite from nothing right before her eyes still made her heart skip a beat.

The flame burned steadily, illuminating his smiling eyes.

He brought his fingertip close to the sparkler's tip.

Fine golden sparks burst forth instantly, racing up the metal wire, leaping, and lighting up Kaguya's delighted face.

The warm firelight danced in her deep crimson eyes, driving away the last trace of lingering chill.

Kaguya watched the golden sparks leap in her hand, a sweet smile spreading across her face like a child finally getting their favorite candy.

Chen Tian looked at her bright eyes, reached out, and ruffled her soft hair.