From BOSS to Canon Fodder: She is Currently Out of Service!

He had a long dream, in which he returned to his youth. Looking back after experiencing the vicissitudes of life, he discovered that his younger self was indeed full of youthful arrogance, proud beyond measure, with a distinct and unruly character, hurting others and himself.

It seems as though time had abruptly stopped one night.

Arguments, betrayal, slaughter, blood... Broken scars filled his vision, experiencing painful memories once again, he found he could face them calmly now, as if the person standing before everyone, facing accusations, wasn’t him...

As he reopened his eyes, waves of soreness came from his body, surrounded by warm liquid... This feeling was very familiar, it was the nutrient liquid he often encountered before. Had he... been rescued? Thinking back to everything before he fell unconscious, Qian Chen started to panic.

Qianhe... He wondered how Qianhe was doing now...

Just as he was thinking this, a muffled tapping came from the nutrient liquid. He opened his eyes to look in that direction and saw a man with a handsome face and graceful demeanor tapping the glass of the recuperation chamber with a hand donned in snow-white gloves, ”If you’re awake, come out quickly... and take a shower, the nutrient liquid has changed to a strange color...”

Only then did Qian Chen realize he was stark naked, with a slightly embarrassed expression. Changxi left a set of clean clothes, then turned and left. The basement originally had only one bathroom, which was dedicated for Gu Ningxuan’s use. After that, Su Jiameng built another, meant for shared family use. Qian Chen was suspicious but managed to gather himself despite various worries.

Changxi brought a set of men’s cleaning supplies over again, disliking and saying, ”Clean yourself up well, there are two young masters at home, if you scare them, I can’t guarantee I won’t lay a hand on you...”

Qian Chen could only comply, shaving his beard clean, and gradually revealing a face in the mirror different from his youth, one relieved of its rebellious and sharp aura, softer and calmer, with a greater clarity from life’s trials.

Before leaving the basement, he glanced silently at the training room. As he had thought before, the boy’s family situation appeared quite good, and various decorations showed their wealth.

”You came out?” Changxi’s attitude remained coldly indifferent, looking imposing, ”Then... let’s have a proper talk, formerly Galan Academy’s genius graduate, Mr. Qian Chen. Don’t be so tense, I’m just curious about some truths from back then, not at all about how you came to Qiming Star, living in such conditions now...”

Qian Chen coldly looked at the other, finally speaking after a long time, ”What about Xiao He? Is she alright?”

”Naturally fine, as law-abiding citizens, how could we resort to using a child to threaten you... such despicable actions?” Changxi gestured invitingly, signaling him to come over, ”You can rest assured about Miss Qianhe’s safety.”

Upon hearing Qianhe was safe, Qian Chen felt a bit relieved, following Changxi through to the small courtyard under the flower racks, seeing a woman delicately honing a blade, secretly concluding in his heart, yet unsure why these two sought him...

”Sit down, we have quite a bit to discuss, standing while speaking is tiring.” Su Jiameng pointed to a wooden stool aside, signaling him to sit. This garden was her long-time cultivation effort, where she sought solace after completing tasks.

”Thank you.” Qian Chen sat down generously, unable to take his eyes off the knife.

Su Jiameng showed neither anger nor discontent, knowing from documents that this Qian Chen had once learned a few moves from an ancient martial arts inheritor and had a peculiar fondness for blades. Xihe wasn’t ordinary, his being drawn to her was quite normal.

”There are some things I wish to ask you, if they inadvertently touch a sore spot, I hope you’ll forgive me.” Su Jiameng spoke shamelessly and arrogantly, yet with Qianhe currently in their hands, Qian Chen felt powerless to be angry, ”I investigated your family’s situation, though some areas remain unclear... This matter is significant to me, I hope you can cooperate.”

Qian Chen nodded, and Su Jiameng began asking questions, each more humiliating than the last, ”Could you explain why your lineage faced such calamity? Why did you become a wanted criminal in the Galaxy? The charges outside are dreadful: patricide, matricide, fratricide, sororicide, even mentors and lovers fell to your hand. If I recall correctly, your line is the direct line of the Qian Family, meant to inherit the family’s main estate, right?”

Qian Chen’s face stiffened, the charges painful to him. Everything, all too unbearable to recall.

”Yes... due to family inheritance disputes, isn’t that the usual tune across ages?” Qian Chen replied, ”I became a wanted criminal simply due to those unfounded charges. As for those who were killed at the time, it wasn’t my doing.”

”Is that so? Then, could you detail the circumstances then?” Su Jiameng continued probing.

Qian Chen took a deep breath, speaking somewhat heavily, ”In truth, the matter boils down to just that...”

As Qian Chen narrated the events of the past, Su Jiameng and Changxi exchanged glances, the third person they sought already had results.

Qian Chen was similar in age to Gu Ningyi, also the most brilliant star of that generation’s Galan Academy, with a prestigious family background and exceptional talent. Yet, his temperament was impulsive, like a jagged stone, naturally making enemies easily. Loved and hated by female students, also easily envied by males, but he remained indifferent to all this.

Alright π_π (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets at Qidian.com, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)