The Marshal Was Too Much (Second Update)

Chi Li was left panting from all the torment.

Although he had said that, Si Jinyan showed no intention of letting him go to the bathroom.

Seeing the faint redness in Si Jinyan's eyes, Chi Li knew he would not be getting away this time.

In the end, it was only after Chi Li cried and begged that Si Jinyan carried him to the bathroom.

Lying in bed, Chi Li felt utterly dazed, as though three souls and four spirits had been drained from him.

Afterward, Chi Li was a little angry. With his back to Si Jinyan, he did not want to speak to him.

Looking at Chi Li's soft, disheveled black hair, Si Jinyan asked, "Are you angry?"

Chi Li said nothing.

After a moment, Si Jinyan said, "I apologize."

Chi Li froze. He looked at Si Jinyan in disbelief, as though confirming what Si Jinyan had just said.

There was tenderness in Si Jinyan's eyes. "Mm."

Chi Li's face suddenly grew hot. A strange sensation spread through his heart, one he had not felt even when they had been pressed intimately together. Uncomfortably glancing at him, Chi Li said, "You went too far."

Si Jinyan held him without arguing, merely replying softly, "Mm."

Chi Li seemed to find some kind of courage in Si Jinyan's indulgent attitude. "You can't do that when I need to use the bathroom."

Si Jinyan paused, then the corners of his lips lifted slightly. "Mm."

Still turned slightly sideways toward Si Jinyan, Chi Li failed to notice the shift in his expression. "And you can't be so rough every time, without considering how I feel."

This time, Si Jinyan did not answer right away. Even Chi Li, who had been quite satisfied venting his grievances, realized it. Had he gone too far and embarrassed Si Jinyan?

Just as he was about to speak, he heard Si Jinyan say, "You seemed to enjoy it too."

Chi Li instantly flushed scarlet, as if someone had stripped away his last shred of cover. "I did not!" Sure enough, he should not have worried about Si Jinyan's dignity. Si Jinyan's skin was thicker than a fortress wall—he should have realized that long ago!

Si Jinyan let out a laugh, an almost imperceptible doting warmth in his gaze. "All right. If you say you didn't, then you didn't."

This was the first time Chi Li had seen Si Jinyan laugh so happily, and he was momentarily stunned.

Si Jinyan said, "I bought you a Neural Computer."

Chi Li had yet to recover from that smile. "Why?"

Si Jinyan said, "The butler said you like reading, and sometimes you need to buy things. I don't have time to take you out, so you can browse on the Neural Computer. It's linked to my account, and you can buy whatever you like."

A child Chi Li's age should still enjoy going out and playing with people his own age.

Chi Li was stunned as he listened. With a Neural Computer, he could receive news from the outside world much faster. He smiled brightly. "Thank you, Marshal."

"Not angry anymore?" Si Jinyan could not help rubbing against the back of his neck, like a large cheetah drawing in its sharp claws to act spoiled.

A strange feeling rose in Chi Li's heart, as though Si Jinyan depended on him. "The Marshal is still very good to me."

Si Jinyan smiled. "This counts as treating you well? You've forgotten our previous 'grudge'?"

Chi Li rolled onto his back to face the ceiling, letting Si Jinyan hold him. He answered obediently, "There's no grudge."

Si Jinyan smiled. The two did not get out of bed until the butler came to call them for dinner.

As soon as he finished eating, Chi Li began fiddling with the Neural Computer Si Jinyan had brought back. He had to pretend not to know how to use it; people in the slums did not dare dream of owning a Neural Computer.

Si Jinyan gave Chi Li a rough introduction, then left the rest for the butler to teach him.

Chi Li learned quickly and soon got the hang of it. The butler left him in the living room to play, telling him to call if he encountered anything he did not understand.

Chi Li nodded obediently.

It would be nice if Si Jinyan could take him out. Chi Li searched for famous Empire buildings and scenic sites, most of which were very close to the Federation government where Si Jinyan worked.

A few days later, Chi Li ordered several doses of medicine for heart disease.

Remembering that Si Jinyan liked cream-scented pheromones, Chi Li also ordered ingredients for a cream cake. He did not know how to make one, but what mattered was letting Si Jinyan see the effort.

Over the next few days, Si Jinyan's primary account received a steady stream of payment notifications.

In his office, Si Jinyan looked at the messages and laughed silently. He had even been worried that the little fellow would not spend the money.

"Why are you smiling so happily?" Geng Ji pushed open the door and saw that Si Jinyan no longer wore his usual stern expression.

Naturally, Si Jinyan had no intention of entertaining him over such matters. Reading the room, Geng Ji continued on his own, "Have you seen the marriage alliance invitation the Emperor sent you? Before one problem is settled, they've already stirred up another."

Si Jinyan remained composed, showing no particular concern or worry over the matter.

Geng Ji could not resist teasing him. "Aren't you afraid that little thing of yours will be upset?"

In the political arena, where one careless step could leave rivers of blood, a little pet kept at home could never take the stage. Especially before someone as cold-blooded as Si Jinyan. Yet seeing Si Jinyan's recent changes, Geng Ji could not help running his mouth.

Si Jinyan lifted his eyes and gave him a displeased look, seeming to think Geng Ji had said far too much irrelevant nonsense today.