Qin Yunsheng felt that something was not quite right.
In just one day, he went from being a completely single person to having a boyfriend.
And then, from having a boyfriend, he became engaged and on the path to marriage.
And all of this happened too quickly, if you counted, not even seven hours had passed.
The military officer tried to do something.
But as soon as he took a step forward and opened his mouth, before he could say anything, the young Marquis standing beside him, who seemed to be guarding some precious treasure, turned his head first and stared at him with a dissatisfied huff.
"You are not allowed to speak!"
If Shi Qing didn't want him to speak, he wouldn't, which would be very embarrassing for him.
Qin Yunsheng pretended he hadn't heard and continued to open his mouth.
"Muah!"
After a skillful and swift kiss to his face, the young Marquis did it again.
Qin Yunsheng: "..."
The poor military officer, who had never been this close to someone since birth, blushed even more. His gaze towards Shi Qing became somewhat pitiful.
He didn't intentionally blush; it was just a reflex.
But he was genuinely baffled.
Shi Qing: "I said, you are not allowed to speak!"
Qin Yunsheng: "I..."
"Muah!"
With his tall and lean figure, even though he was wearing a well-fitted military uniform, you could still see his well-shaped muscles. The officer, who was now blushing, covered his face with his hands.
The places that had been kissed felt warm, almost hot.
His overwhelmed brain couldn't make sense of this continuous assault.
Qin Yunsheng: "You..."
"Muah!"
After three kisses, the officer finally regained some composure.
He covered his face and quietly closed his mouth.
Seeing that he was no longer causing trouble by speaking, the young Marquis turned away with satisfaction, raising an eyebrow triumphantly, his bright eyes filled with self-satisfaction.
"Did you see that? We are so affectionate."
Shi Yiyi intentionally came here to provoke someone, not because she liked Qin Yunsheng.
Even though this man was handsome, had a good temperament, and a nice physique, he was just a baron.
The man she intended to marry had to hold a much higher status.
Someone like Qin Yunsheng, she wouldn't even spare a glance.
She came here intentionally to cause trouble and irritate Shi Qing.
And the reason for irritating him was, of course, for the Duke's inheritance.
Although she hadn't interacted much with the Duke, she could tell that he was a very traditional and conservative person.
A man like him would never agree to let his only son, who would inherit the Duke's title in the future, be with another man.
Plus, with Shi Qing's temper, as long as she used this matter as a trigger, it would only be a matter of days before father and son clashed.
She had thought it out well, and Shi Yiyi looked at the young Marquis, who was now visibly angered by her provocation, with a flash of triumph in her eyes.
She said, "It's been so long, and you've never mentioned being together. You say you want to marry him? Who would believe that?"
Shi Yiyi: "Shi Qing, even though you're my younger brother, since you haven't announced your relationship to everyone, in their eyes, Qin-ge is still single. Why can't I pursue him?"
The young Marquis, even more infuriated by her remarks, sneered without hesitation:
"I will announce my relationship with him soon, Shi Yiyi, you have no chance."
He added with disgust:
"I thought you used to like Qin Cheng, but it turns out you're so fickle, always eyeing someone else's meat. I wasn't with Qin Yunsheng before, and you didn't express any interest in him. But now that we're together, you come running."
Qin Cheng was also from the Institute of Technology and held the title of an Earl. He was a favorite of the Queen, and there were rumors that she wanted to pass the title on to him.
So when this supposed "invisible heir" graduated and came to the Institute of Technology to indulge in research, it shocked many people.
Shi Yiyi came to the Institute of Technology primarily because of this "invisible heir."
Hearing Shi Qing's sarcasm, she didn't get angry.
After all, there were not many people here, and a few words wouldn't hurt her. Her goal had been achieved.
Shi Yiyi said, "You don't need to worry about me. In any case, I've set my sights on Qin Yunsheng. As long as you don't announce your relationship to everyone, I won't let go."
Shi Qing: [This lady is really considerate, outstanding, and kind-hearted. Are you sure she's a bad person?]
System: [In the original plot, she did stab Qin Yunsheng in the back later on. It's not just that; she also ruined her own husband, who was so dedicated to research.]
Dedicated to research?
Shi Qing: [You mean Qin Cheng?]
The system, currently digging up information frantically, replied: [Yes, that's right, Qin Cheng.]
Shi Qing searched his memories for information about Qin Cheng.
He didn't pay much attention to the appearance, but he remembered a young man with glasses who rarely appeared in front of people because he was deeply engrossed in scientific research, unable to extricate himself from it.
Skipping this little episode, Shi Qing, holding the military officer's stiff arm by his side, looked like he had been provoked by his cousin's words.
"Just you wait, I'll announce it tomorrow, and everyone in the world will know that we are together!"
Shi Yiyi's heart rejoiced, and she forced a disdainful expression onto her face.
"Very well, I'll be waiting tomorrow."
After saying that, she turned and left, thinking about how to break the bad news to her father tomorrow.
Even if Shi Qing was the only son, could he inherit the title and the family's assets with a belly that wouldn't bear children due to his relationship with a man?
Qin Yunsheng watched as Shi Yiyi walked away and said, "..."
Of course, he could see the hidden satisfaction in Shi Yiyi's eyes.
Clearly, this cousin who had never gotten along with Shi Qing was intentionally trying to provoke him into announcing his relationship with a man.
And to his surprise, the young Marquis, who had eaten his words, actually believed her.
Feeling the strength in the young Marquis's hand, even though his cousin had left, the military officer fell silent for a few seconds before he spoke.
"Professor Shi, about the clarification..."
Shi Qing pretended to be clueless, "Clarification? Clarify what? What needs to be clarified?"
Qin Yunsheng: "..."
Even though he had experienced the other's thick skin before, he still felt helpless now.
The military officer kindly reminded him, "Today, you promised to clarify our relationship at nine o'clock."
"Did I?" The young Marquis had a face that said, "Oh, I don't remember anything like that. I didn't say that."
Qin Yunsheng: "Please, don't joke with me anymore."
Shi Qing stopped joking and said with a straight face, "Didn't you hear what I just said?"
"Shi Yiyi likes you. If we clarify our relationship, and you become single again, she will definitely come to pursue you. She's not good-looking, has a bad temper, and is full of tricks. If you don't want to be pestered to an early grave, you better cooperate with me."
The military officer, feeling helpless, raised his hand, pinched his brow, and let out a sigh.
Although he had known that Shi Qing and Shi Yiyi didn't get along, he never thought that Shi Qing would be willing to "cooperate" with him just because of a few words from his cousin.
Qin Yunsheng said, "Shi Yiyi doesn't like me."
Shi Qing: "She does like you."
Qin Yunsheng: "She really doesn't like me."
Shi Qing: "She does like you."
Qin Yunsheng: ... This is impossible to argue with.
Even in the military, he had never met someone so stubborn and unyielding.
The military officer sighed again, feeling like he was running out of breath for the rest of his life today.
He tried to clear his thoughts and said to Shi Qing, "The way she said it, she clearly wants to provoke you into publicly announcing our relationship. If you really go along with her, you'll be taken advantage of."
Qin Yunsheng, trying to make Shi Qing understand the seriousness of the situation, said, "You don't want to see Miss Shi gloating after you've been taken advantage of, do you?"
In theory, Shi Qing should be able to understand this.
But the young Marquis, without even lifting an eyelid, said, "Impossible. Announcing my relationship with you wouldn't benefit her in any way."
Qin Yunsheng: "For example, the Duke might get angry?"
"Pfft." Shi Qing had an indifferent look. "I don't care if he gets angry. What he has earned is his own business. He can give it to whomever he wants, even if he's happy enough to take it with him to his grave."
The young Marquis's fair and beautiful face looked carefree, and there was no trace of forced expression. His lips were slightly pursed, and he even seemed a bit disgusted.
Qin Yunsheng's gaze at him gradually became more complex. He couldn't believe that Shi Qing didn't understand what those assets and titles represented.
Anyone on the street would be willing to give up everything for them.
But this young Marquis, who always acted arrogantly based on his family background, could casually dismiss them.
In the end, he was still just a child.
He was so caught up in their quarrel that he didn't even think about how difficult his life would be without all of this in the future. He asked, "What if you lose the Duke's support because of announcing our relationship? How will you live?"
Shi Qing's delicacy, his pride, and his seemingly inherent righteousness, weren't all supported by a continuous stream of money and social status?
The young Marquis, with his long, slender figure, still wearing close-fitting pajamas, yawned lazily.
From Qin Yunsheng's perspective, he could see the fair and slightly upturned tip of Shi Qing's nose from a side angle.
There are always some people in the world who are born to be favored. He was born into an illustrious family, with endless wealth, and he also happened to have a handsome appearance.
It was as if all the good things in the world belonged to Shi Qing.
While Qin Yunsheng was lost in thought, the young Marquis, who had been pampered beyond measure, lazily leaned against him, his lips looking as though they were bathed in a soft glow under the lights. The corners of his lips curled slightly, and he gave a mischievous smile as he looked at the military officer.
"What do you think I am? One of those pampered playboys who only know how to live off their family's wealth and seek pleasure?"
Qin Yunsheng: "..."
Based on Shi Qing's previous behavior, wasn't he exactly that??
Shi Qing, raising his eyebrows, elongated his tone due to his lazy demeanor, making his already pleasant voice sound even more seductive, like it was surrounded by a halo of charm, tickling the hearts of those who heard it.
"Even without my father's support, I can still manage. At most, I'll develop a few small software programs and do some small things to make money. It might be a bit troublesome, though."
As Qin Yunsheng looked at Shi Qing, who was saying, "It might be troublesome, but I can manage when necessary," he suddenly had a guess in his heart.
He asked, "You've never shown your talents before because you found it troublesome?"
"Mm-hmm," the young Marquis, with his slender figure and wearing pajamas, lazily leaned on Qin Yunsheng. "I don't rely on these things to make a living. Why bother exerting myself? I'll use them when necessary."
The military officer suddenly realized.
Yes, this explanation made sense.
Why had Shi Qing, who was clearly capable of making his own chips and hacking into the Institute's systems, always been seen as a "free-rider" in the eyes of others?
Because he didn't need to rely on these things for a living.
For the lazy and willful young Marquis, he didn't need to reveal his true abilities unless it was necessary.
After all, even if he were truly a "free-rider," he could still live a carefree and joyful life compared to ninety-nine point nine percent of the people in this world.
Appearing to be a slacker but actually a big shot, Professor Shi Qing returned to the main topic. He spoke with a soft and languid tone, his voice carrying a touch of laziness.
Listening to his soft and tender voice, which seemed like he was coquettish, but with a very strong attitude, he said, "Qin Yunsheng, I'm not afraid at all. What are you afraid of? Anyway, you were the one who made the first move today, so you have to take responsibility."
He said this in a dominant and unreasonable manner, and as he spoke, his long and beautiful fair fingers fell onto the military officer's hand.
He forcibly made Qin Yunsheng grasp his hand, refusing to give in until he had been held.
Qin Yunsheng: "..."
What does he mean by "made the first move"?
That was a legitimate self-defense move without causing any harm to the other person. He still wanted to struggle a bit before surrendering. While speaking, he attempted to free his hand, saying, "Professor Shi, I'm sorry, this is really inappropriate..."
"What are you doing!"
Before he could finish his sentence, the young Marquis, who couldn't stand any contact with his delicate body, interrupted him.
"It hurts..."
He cried out plaintively, as if he was in excruciating pain. His eyes reddened, and he delicately blew on his hand in distress.
After blowing it a few times, he used an accusing look to gaze at the military officer, who was somewhat at a loss.
"Why did you hit me when you were speaking?"
Qin Yunsheng: "..."
"I've never seen anyone use so much force when they were trying to move."
The young Marquis, still holding his own hand in pain, accused the officer in a casual tone.
"I think you deliberately tried to hurt me as revenge, intentionally causing pain to satisfy your own vindictiveness."
Qin Yunsheng: "Professor Shi, I really didn't mean to. I just wanted to pull my hand away..."
Shi Qing coldly snorted, "Why would you want to pull it away? You must have wanted to hurt me on purpose."
Seeing that the officer was still trying to explain, the young Marquis lifted his chin and said, "What else do you want to say? I advise you to be careful. I'll give you one last chance. If you don't apologize to me seriously, forget about clarifying our relationship."
Qin Yunsheng: "..."
He sighed and rubbed his forehead, softening his tone as if he were coaxing a child.
"Professor Shi, I'm sorry for hurting you. I'll be more careful next time."
The young Marquis sneered, "You want there to be a next time?"
The officer continued in response to his words, "It was my slip of the tongue. I apologize."
The young Marquis finally seemed satisfied. He slightly raised the corners of his mouth with a hint of pride and said, "Alright, I'll forgive you considering your attitude."
He readily agreed, and Qin Yunsheng was a bit surprised by how easily he gave in.
The officer cautiously asked, "What about clarifying our relationship?"
Shi Qing replied, "Don't worry, I'm very generous. I say what I mean. You can start thinking about it now."
Qin Yunsheng: "..."
So, when he says "think," does he really mean just thinking?
The officer was completely bewildered by this somewhat cunning but gullible young Marquis.
The officer reorganized his expression and stopped treating this matter playfully or lightly. He spoke seriously and firmly.
"Professor Shi, there's no room for negotiation on this matter. While I may not have had any romantic experience, I've been raised with a serious attitude towards relationships."
"I cannot accept pretending to be a couple just to annoy others or to vent our own frustrations, so let's put an end to this."
Shi Qing didn't blow on his hand this time. Instead, he once again placed his hand into the officer's palm, watching the officer's conflicted expression as he struggled between avoiding causing pain and holding onto Shi Qing's hand.
With a charming smile on his face, Shi Qing said, "So, you'll only be with someone you like?"
Qin Yunsheng had already been rendered nearly speechless by Shi Qing's actions. He managed to reply, "Yes, I take relationships very seriously. I don't approve of treating them as a playful game."
Shi Qing said, "It just so happens that I do too."
Qin Yunsheng looked at the young Marquis, who was known for his carefree and mischievous reputation in the social circles, and said, "..."
Before their mission, he had learned about this young Marquis's various histories. He was a classic playboy.
But now, the Marquis was saying that he took relationships seriously?
The officer furrowed his brow, unaffected by the Marquis's words.
"Professor Shi, please don't joke around. I am having a serious conversation."
"Who isn't?" Shi Qing's voice was gentle, as light as snowflakes falling into the ears of the military officer.
"Although I'm afraid of pain, as long as you're gentle, I won't mind."
Qin Yunsheng: "..."
He felt like his heart had skipped a beat. His brain was full of one question:
What does he mean by this??
As he was questioning the meaning, Shi Qing slowly released his hand and then squeezed his own fingers into the officer's palm.
"Come on, gently hold my hand. From now on, we're a real couple. You have to treat me well."
Qin Yunsheng's mind was a blank slate. He felt that something was not right.
His rationality told him that Shi Qing was definitely up to something. He, a playboy, couldn't possibly be serious about this. He must be saying these things to deceive him.
But as he held the young Marquis's hand, feeling its softness and gentleness, the officer found himself unable to utter a single "no."
His usually resolute face now looked bewildered, his ears tinged with redness, and his hand unconsciously held onto Shi Qing's.
The officer felt like he had fallen into a marshmallow trap. He wanted to struggle out of it, but he kept getting stuck in the sticky sweetness.
He wanted to cry for help, but every word that came out of his mouth was sweet.
Intending to regain his composure and hold onto his rationality, he turned his head and realized that his rationality had long been submerged in the sugary sweetness. The young Marquis leaned slightly, resting his head gently on his shoulder, his voice soft and sweet, and his tone low and shy.
"Why aren't you saying anything? Is there something wrong with me? I really like you, you don't need to say anything else, just say one word, 'good' will do, just one word, a tiny one."
Pitiful, fragile, and sweet.
Click!
Qin Yunsheng felt as if he heard the sound of something called "defense line" in his heart shattering.
He had shamefully surrendered.
"Alright."
Having achieved his goal, the cotton candy instantly transformed into a bossy flower. The young Marquis, who had been leaning on his shoulder, straightened up, and the shy expression on his face instantly returned to one of self-satisfaction and pride.
"This is what you said!"
Qin Yunsheng looked at Shi Qing, who changed his demeanor instantly upon achieving his goal.
The young Marquis was proudly upturning the corners of his mouth, taking a step back, and pulling out his phone from his pocket, shaking it.
"I've recorded it as evidence. You promised to be my boyfriend, and denying it won't work."
Qin Yunsheng: "..."
He watched as Shi Qing pressed the play button, and immediately, the recording played with the other's pitiful and weak tone.
Oddly enough, the person involved looked rather proud, with a smug smile on his face, listening until the end with satisfaction.
The young Marquis showed off the recording, feeling even more pleased with himself.
As he always did, he ordered the military officer, arrogant and unapologetic:
"The food you bought has gone cold. Get me another one."
Well, not exactly as he always did.
It was even more arrogant than usual.
After all, now Qin Yunsheng was officially his boyfriend.
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