Getting Jealous Over Everything Will Only Turn You Into a Resentful Husband

The emergence of various groups and guilds of ability users had ushered survival in the apocalypse into a new era.

Under the surface, hidden currents were stirring, while a delicate balance held.

In the face of disaster, looking up to the strong was instinctive.

Ordinary people and those who had awakened support-type abilities either continued to accept official protection and follow orders, or found ways to attach themselves to powerful ability users to obtain more supplies.

Each side offered something, and both were willing participants. Even when the arrangements sometimes looked less than respectable, or downright sordid, they had all become normal choices made out of necessity.

As a result, powerful ability users became highly sought after. Some even lived like "local emperors," with multiple wives and concubines.

As they put it, they would enjoy themselves while they could. Who knew whether they would still be able to tomorrow?

"Cheng Jing."

That day, Huang Qian and Xiao Ya were at home. Cheng Jing had just returned with his teammates and entered the building when a woman stopped him at the corner.

The woman was tall and slender, wearing a thick down jacket and a transparent helmet that kept out the wind and cold. She had an elegant air about her and looked to be only in her early twenties. With red lips and white teeth, she was very pretty.

Recently, all sorts of people had been approaching them. Men and women, young and old, all wanted to join them or win them over.

"Can I help you?"

Cheng Jing stood where he was. The others stepped back twice and calmly watched the show; they had grown used to it after experiencing it so often. Jiang Nian even took out a bag of candy and gave each of them a piece.

Hearing the sound of candy wrappers being peeled behind him, Cheng Jing glanced back wordlessly at the culprit.

Jiang Nian: "?"

Good grief, a beautiful woman was hitting on his boyfriend, and he was glaring at Jiang Nian!

Wouldn't it be a shame not to stir things up a little?

Handsome Jiang's rebellious streak kicked in at once. Smiling, he walked over with the bag of candy.

"Here, Brother Jing, miss, have some candy to sweeten your conversation."

He forced two pieces into Cheng Jing's hand, then smiled and gave the beautiful woman two as well.

Afterward, he calmly returned to his spot under the others' surprised yet admiring gazes and received several messages:

Lu Ningzhou: [Nice one, Brother Nian.]

Jian Cheng: [Brother Nian, you're awesome...]

Zhao Lei: [Impressive.]

Liao Yu: [Godfather is magnanimous, truly befitting the official spouse.]

Tang Yi and Zhou Rongbin gave him thumbs-ups at the same time.

Cheng Jing was so angry he wanted to pinch his neck. He steadied his breathing and frowned at the woman, who was putting a piece of candy into her mouth from beneath her helmet, then asked again:

"Can I help you?"

"My name is Jiang Wenwen. My ability is water, and I'd like to join your team."

With the candy in her mouth, the woman skipped the pleasantries and got straight to the point with a smile.

"A water ability user would be treated well on any ability user team, but we aren't taking anyone in. Sorry."

After speaking, Cheng Jing nodded and turned to leave.

"..."

Jiang Wenwen clearly hadn't expected him to be so cold. She froze for a moment, then hurried after him.

"Then we can at least be friends, right...?"

Cheng Jing was about to say there was no need, but Jiang Wenwen had already walked up to the others with a smile and introduced herself again.

You couldn't slap a smiling face, much less when that face belonged to a girl.

His teammates could only nod politely and give their names.

It didn't matter if they couldn't be teammates; there was no harm in getting acquainted. It wasn't as if they would get pregnant or lose a piece of themselves.

They thought the little episode was over, but as they turned to leave, Jiang Wenwen suddenly called Jiang Nian back alone.

"Brother Jiang Nian, do you have a girlfriend?"

"..."

Cheng Jing's expression immediately turned cold. This woman couldn't join them, so now she was trying to poach him?

"Good grief..."

Liao Yu exclaimed under his breath. He and the others quickly backed away, having found a new show to watch.

"..."

Jiang Nian was slightly taken aback. He had been about to tease Cheng Jing, but when he saw the look on his face, he promptly abandoned the suicidal idea. He pulled the glove on his left hand halfway off and showed her the ring.

"I don't have a girlfriend, but I'm married. Thank you."

"Ahem!"

Cheng Jing's expression brightened in an instant. He stepped forward, grabbed Jiang Nian's hand, and scolded him:

"Put your glove back on properly. Don't let your hand get cold."

The gossiping spectators beside them couldn't help whistling and cheering. No wonder they said Brother Nian knew what he was doing. Just look how pleased their captain was.

At that moment, Cheng Jing felt that buying the rings had been absolutely the right decision!

What rejection could be more devastating than the words "I'm married"?

"All right. I originally wanted to join your team and flirt with you, but if there's no chance, forget it."

Disappointment showed on Jiang Wenwen's face. She smacked her lips a few times. The candy really was sweet, though it had a bit of dog food mixed in.

Jiang Nian merely gave a slightly awkward smile, then raised a hand and pointed at his teammates watching the show.

"They're all single. Any one of them is better than me."

"..."

The gossiping expressions on the faces of the few suddenly singled out froze. Then they made a tactical retreat, shaking their heads in unison.

Jiang Nian had been her first target. For that reason alone, there was no way she could join their team.

Besides, who still dated in the apocalypse?

Unless their partner was a living sugar daddy like Brother Nian, so they could eat soft rice.

Jiang Wenwen shook her head too.

"They won't do. I like boyfriends who are a little more well-behaved, and you look very well-behaved."

Jiang Nian smiled.

"You're too naive. As the saying goes, you can't judge a person by their appearance."

Was she kidding? He was only well-behaved in front of Brother Jing. Apart from his face, there was nothing well-behaved about him.

Jiang Wenwen couldn't be bothered listening to his excuses. Losing interest, she waved her hand.

"I'll keep looking, then. Bye-bye~"

After taking a couple of steps, she turned back to Cheng Jing.

"Captain Cheng, the apocalypse is tough. We could work together if we get the chance. If you're planning to recruit teammates, please be sure to consider me. Don't worry, I won't poach your man."

With that, she left without a care. Seeing that Cheng Jing looked displeased, the others didn't dare let their mouths run.

Jiang Nian had a good impression of Jiang Wenwen and couldn't help saying as they went upstairs:

"Water abilities are very useful in the apocalypse."

After all, extreme heat would follow the extreme cold.

"We have Liao Yu, so there's no need to worry."

Cheng Jing was unconcerned. He glanced at Liao Yu, and the young master tactfully thumped his chest and declared:

"That's right, Godfather. My ice ability will make sure our team never runs short of water. We can even drink ice water when the weather gets hot."

Great. That had completely ruled out the possibility of Jiang Wenwen joining the team.

Jiang Nian said no more, lest a certain living sugar daddy start eating lemons over nothing.

After enjoying a little show, everyone wanted to stay for a free meal, but Cheng Jing mercilessly refused. So, after raiding their safe house for some snacks, they each went home.

Once his teammates had left, Cheng Jing started cooking. He put some greens and packaged ready-to-cook dishes into a self-heating hot pot. The rice was self-heating too, making it quick and easy.

While they waited, Cheng Jing turned and pinned Jiang Nian beneath him on the sofa, ready to settle the score from earlier.

"Don't go showing off outside anymore."

He had such an appealing face and still loved to fool around, bringing trouble upon himself.

Jiang Nian rested both hands on his shoulders and asked in return:

"How was I showing off?"

"Drawing attention is showing off."

Cheng Jing's answer sounded utterly unreasonable.

Jiang Nian thought he was simply doing whatever he pleased because he was handsome. He held back for a moment, but couldn't suppress his laughter.

"All right, then. Why don't you just tuck me in your pocket?"

Then, seeing his displeased expression, he stroked his face.

"Brother Jing, getting jealous over everything will only turn you into a resentful husband... Be good, stop it."

Cheng Jing: "..."