Jiang Yifeng had only asked casually, never expecting Xie Linchuan to drop such a bombshell on him.
Although they weren't idols who debuted through fan voting, isn't it a bit too hasty to admit to a relationship like this? And how come he hadn't heard a thing before?
A little taken aback, Jiang Yifeng took a while to find his voice. "Then this person must be very outstanding."
After all, even Xie Linchuan had to pursue her seriously.
"Yes, he's smart, handsome, kind, and cute."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yifeng shook his head and said, "It's over, it's over. Our youngest son has really fallen in love this time. The first few adjectives were okay, but as soon as he said 'cute,' I knew he was completely hopeless."
Song Tiantian: "Indeed, that's what it's like when you're deeply in love; no matter if the other person is right or wrong, they're adorable in your eyes."
Jiang Yifeng and Shen Xingcan gossiped. "Captain, you and Lao Yao are always together, have you ever seen that person?"
He was incredibly curious, wondering who this person could possess such charm, since his youngest son was clearly the type who wouldn't easily be swayed by worldly desires.
Shen Xingcan glanced at Jiang Yifeng: "I've met him before."
Jiang Yifeng's eyes lit up. "What does that person look like? Is she as beautiful as an angel?"
Shen Xingcan said coldly, "... Jiang Xiaobai, you're talking a bit too much."
Jiang Xiaobai's curiosity about who his youngest brother was pursuing successfully outweighed his fear of his captain. "Mmm, mmm, I'm very secretive, Captain, tell me quickly, is that person as beautiful as a celestial being!"
Shen Xingcan: "..."
Not wanting to deny her own beauty, Shen Xingcan remained silent for a few seconds before answering, "Yes."
As soon as the words left her mouth, Shen Xingcan felt her face burning.
Xie Linchuan was standing next to him, suddenly burst out laughing.
Shen Xingcan: "..."
What's with the laughter? It's so annoying! So annoying! So annoying!
I really want to throw Xie Linchuan and Jiang Xiaobai out of the plane together!
Jiang Yifeng clicked his tongue. "I knew it... Captain, why is your face so red?"
Shen Xingcan said expressionlessly, "He probably just wanted to hit someone."
Jiang Yifeng swallowed hard. "... Oh."
[Hahaha, I can't take it anymore, Jiang Xiaobai is so entertaining!]
[ Jiang Xiaobai is so oblivious; the person involved is right in front of you.]
[Please, shippers, give it a rest. Didn't you hear Xie Linchuan say he already has someone he likes?]
[The ones who really need to shut up are the Trump supporters. Anyone with a brain can see who Xie Linchuan is pursuing.]
The pointer slowly spun in Xie Linchuan's hand, finally coming to a stop in front of Shen Xingcan.
Xie Linchuan: "Hmm? It's actually Teacher Shen. Teacher Shen, will you choose Truth or Dare?"
If it were in the past, Shen Xingcan would definitely have chosen dare without hesitation.
However, given that Xie Linchuan has evolved to a point far removed from humanity, Shen Xingcan, seeking the best possible outcome, ultimately chose to answer truthfully.
Xie Linchuan: "Not going to change it?"
Shen Xingcan: "I won't change it."
Xie Linchuan asked again, his voice tinged with amusement. "Are you sure you don't want to change it? It's not too late to change it now."
His attitude further convinced Shen Xingcan that this man was up to no good, so Shen Xingcan became even more certain. "I'm sure."
Xie Linchuan nodded, then slowly began, "I heard someone's been pursuing Teacher Shen lately, so I wanted to ask if Teacher Shen is satisfied with this pursuit? Do you feel there's anything that needs adjustment?"
[What the heck? Has Xie Linchuan gone mad? He just said he was pursuing someone, and then he asks Shen Xingcan if she's satisfied with his pursuit? What's the difference between that and just saying Xie Linchuan is pursuing Shen Xingcan?]
[Trump supporters can give up now, your brother really is pursuing Shen Xingcan.]
[This is just for the show, to create a romantic pairing.]
[Is this all it's got to this point? I thought the two of them had already gone all the way.]
Shen Xingcan looked at Xie Linchuan.
Xie Linchuan met his gaze without flinching.
After their eyes met for a moment, Shen Xingcan blinked. "Satisfied, but I would be even more satisfied if he weren't so controlling. I think Shen Xingcan should have a certain degree of freedom when it comes to food."
For example, desserts, coffee, and unhealthy junk food!
Xie Linchuan ignored the hidden agenda in the latter half of the man's sentence. "That means he's satisfied. He asked me to tell Teacher Shen that he will continue to work hard."
Shen Xingcan reminded him with dissatisfaction, "There's a second half to the sentence!"
The second half of the sentence is the important part!
Xie Linchuan calmly replied, "Signal is limited on airplanes; too much information can be transmitted at once."
Shen Xingcan roared in fury, "You bastard! I'm going to kill you!"
Enraged, Shen Xingcan Xie Linchuan, baring her teeth and claws.
Xie Linchuan seemed to have anticipated Shen Xingcan's actions, and he stretched out his arm and firmly embraced the angry Shen Xingcan.
It's like hugging an angry kitten.
Xie Linchuan looked down at the person in his arms. " Teacher Shen, I already have someone I like. Although we are both of the same sex, it's still a bit inappropriate for you to throw yourself into my arms like this."
Shen Xingcan struggled violently, her overly alluring peach blossom eyes filled with raging anger. "You're talking nonsense! Who threw themselves at me!"
Xie Linchuan looked at the person in his arms and calmly commented, " Teacher Shen is embarrassed and angry."
Shen Xingcan was even angrier. "You big idiot, Xie Linchuan, let me go!"
"I can let you go, but you have to promise you won't retaliate."
Shen Xingcan replied without hesitation, "I promise."
Xie Linchuan: "It's just a bare 'I guarantee' with only three words. Who knows what you're guaranteeing?"
Shen Xingcan swallowed her anger and said, " Shen Xingcan guarantees that she will not retaliate against Xie Linchuan."
From this moment forward, he is Stellar Conoch.
Xie Linchuan clearly knew Shen Xingcan well. He calmly said, "But you're Stellar Conoch now, so you can still retaliate against Xie Linchuan, right?"
[Huh? What did Best Actor Xie just say? Are there any sisters who are good at English who can translate this for me?]
[ Stellar Conoch ]
[So that line means Shen Xingcan could also be Stellar Conoch? Holy crap, he really is Empress Shen's youngest son!]
[What's so surprising? Didn't everyone already know he was the young master of the Konohe family?]
[Previously, everyone was just speculating, but Best Actor Xie's words have definitively confirmed it.]
[I can't help but laugh when I think about Bai Lin's smug face as he flaunted his family background to Shen Xingcan.]
[Since they're all in the same circle, I think even if Shen Xingcan hasn't revealed his identity, Bai Lin should have some guesses from these events. What's really going on with him?]
People are always more inclined to believe what they want to see.
[Judging from Bai Lin's expression, I think he definitely didn't understand what Best Actor Xie was saying.]
Shen Xingcan, whose little secret had been completely exposed, was speechless.
Shen Xingcan decided to give up entirely, his face sour. "Don't let go. If you're so capable, then keep holding on, and we'll continue playing the game like this."
He shifted his body and began to turn the pointer with his hand, which had a limited range of motion.
Because her entire body was restrained by Xie Linchuan, Shen Xingcan's pointer slowly stopped in front of Xie Linchuan after only a few rotations.
Shen Xingcan: "Truth or Dare, which one do you choose?"
Xie Linchuan: "A dare!"
Shen Xingcan's eyes lit up. "Raise your hand."
Xie Linchuan refused. "Raising my hand doesn't count; after all, there's no risk involved."
Shen Xingcan: "..."
"You carried Shen Xingcan back to his seat. This was so difficult, it was quite a daring task, wasn't it?"
"This doesn't count either... this counts as a dare."
Xie Linchuan changed his words without changing his expression.
Shen Xingcan quietly released her grip on Xie Linchuan's waist.
[Hahaha, Best Actor Xie must have been pinched by his wife.]
Having successfully escaped, Shen Xingcan pulled her chair to the side, her desire to maintain a safe distance from Xie Linchuan was palpable.
Shen Xingcan had nothing to do in the next few rounds, and Shen Xingcan was happy to relax and enjoy herself.
Song Tiantian: "Our game will end after we spin the pointer one more time. Since no one really chose Truth or Dare throughout the game, I suggest that no matter who Brother Linchuan gets this time, the other player can only choose Truth or Dare."
Jiang Yifeng: "I agree."
Ye Ran: "Sure."
Lin Cen: "Alright, but if you choose me, Linchuan, remember to go easy on me."
Shen Xingcan's sixth sense, inherited from his feline nature, made him want to disagree, but his disagreement was futile, because the minority had to submit to the majority.
Shen Xingcan comforted herself, thinking that even if Xie Linchuan wanted to do something bad, he might not succeed in such a random event.
Then Shen Xingcan watched helplessly as the hands of the clock wobbled and came to a stop in front of her.
Shen Xingcan: "..."
Shen Xingcan reached out and lifted the pointer, trying to find some kind of manually controlled mechanism inside, but found nothing.
Xie Linchuan's handsome face showed just the right amount of surprise. "Hmm? It's actually Teacher Shen. Teacher Shen, are you ready?"