Chapter 1 The First Round
The first round, Jun Yelan wins completely!
Shen Jin was immediately indignant, clenching the folding fan in his hand. "Hmph, there's still a second round, you just wait."
He announced the rules, "The second round is a competition. Whoever kicks this cuju into the hole in front first wins." He stepped on the cuju, looking at Jun Yelan with a smug expression.
This was his forte.
Jun Yelan remained expressionless, disliking Shen Jin's constant nonsense. "Let's begin."
Seeing that the man was not afraid at all, Shen Jin became enraged. He hooked his foot, directly making the cuju return to his hand. Then he threw it forward, slipped, and prepared to catch the ball.
However, halfway, Jun Yelan appeared and snatched the cuju.
Shen Jin quickly chased after him, and the two chased each other.
Watching from the side, Lan Yan, chewing on sunflower seeds, shouted, "Go for it!" It was rare to see such an exciting match.
Seeing this, the others also sat down with peace of mind, treating it as a spectacle.
Jun Yelan scored first.
Shen Jin roared, "Again." He put his hands on his hips, refusing to believe this would happen today. As he went to grab the cuju, he changed his mind and kicked it towards Jun Yelan's feet.
Jun Yelan looked at Lan Yan to his right, merely dodging slightly, allowing Shen Jin to bump into his leg. He stood still, looking coldly at Shen Jin.
Before Shen Jin could figure out what was happening, he heard Lan Yan's worried cry.
"Jun Yelan, are you alright?" Lan Yan put down the sunflower seeds and hurried over to check Jun Yelan's leg.
Jun Yelan shook his head, but his brow was furrowed.
Shen Jin saw this and said, "What could be wrong with him? He just bumped into him by accident." He couldn't stand seeing Lan Yan care so much about Jun Yelan. Moreover, Jun Yelan had been quite formidable earlier, so how could he be like this all of a sudden.
"Cousin, you play your game, why did you injure his leg!" Lan Yan said with a hint of anger. She grabbed Jun Yelan's hand and said, "We won't play this second round."
Jun Yelan smiled, "No, we still have to play. Young Master Shen, please." He hooked the corner of his lips, sent Lan Yan back, and returned to the competition. He looked at Lan Yan's worried eyes, and the smile in his eyes deepened.
At the same time, he looked at Shen Jin, a hint of provocation in his eyes. He had long disliked Shen Jin, and this was a good opportunity. He wanted only himself by Lan Yan's side!
Shen Jin gritted his teeth in anger; this Jun Yelan was doing it on purpose. Afterward, whenever he got close to Jun Yelan, he would feel Lan Yan's fierce gaze, making it difficult for him to perform.
"Second round, Young Master Jun wins!"
Shen Jin immediately looked like a defeated rooster, his spirits dampened. He sighed, "Third round, we'll play dice." After speaking, he perked up again, "I am the son of a merchant, I grew up around casinos, you won't win this time."
But Jun Yelan wasn't in a hurry at all and sat down.
Shen Jin smiled triumphantly, shook the dice cup, and placed it steadily on the table. He was sure to win this time, with three sixes.
But he didn't notice a thin thread moving under the cup.
When it was opened, his pupils widened in shock, and he muttered, "How could it be three ones!"
Lan Yan saw the situation and laughed, "Cousin, a bet is a bet. Now no matter how Jun Yelan shakes, he will win against you. You should just go back."
After speaking, she patted Shen Jin's shoulder and ran to Jun Yelan's side. "How is your leg? Do you want me to call a doctor?"
Jun Yelan's lips curved into a faint smile as he retracted the thin thread from his hand.
Seeing him smile, Lan Yan was relieved. "You won three rounds today, I'll make you something delicious later." She was already planning the menu in her mind.
Jun Yelan's eyes deepened, staring at her.
Completely left behind, Shen Jin felt a dark cloud overhead. "Cousin, is there any for me?"
"No." Lan Yan, thinking of the menu, quickly went to the kitchen.
Shen Jin knew he had completely lost. He turned to look at Jun Yelan and pointed to a corner nearby. "Let's talk over there."
Jun Yelan followed after Lan Yan left, his leg completely recovered.
"Jun Yelan, I, Shen Jin, am not a fool. I know you are not an ordinary snake clan member. Then you should know that in the future, it won't just be people like me who stop you. Not to mention anyone else, let's just talk about my uncle."
"He is a very stubborn person and will not agree. In short, take care of yourself and don't make my foolish cousin sad." Shen Jin turned his head and wiped the corners of his eyes with his sleeve.
Jun Yelan knew that the road ahead would be difficult, and he was prepared. He said, "I will protect her with my life." As long as Lan Yan did not reject him, he would continue to do so.
Hearing this, Shen Jin's anger subsided, but he was unwilling to admit it. "Tell her I'm leaving." He opened his folding fan, resumed his appearance as a dandy, and walked towards the door.
Jun Yelan stood in place for a moment, then headed to the kitchen.
In the kitchen, Lan Yan was kneading dough, muttering, "Now I can finally rest assured. Jun Yelan has become so powerful, he won't be bullied by others anymore."
The system said, "Host, the strength of the body is one aspect, but the psychological aspect also needs to be considered. Do you think Jun Yelan's leg was really injured just now?"
"Of course." Lan Yan couldn't think of a reason for Jun Yelan to lie to her.
The system: "..." This foolish host, he still had to rely on himself. "I told you before, to make Jun Yelan fall in love with you."
Lan Yan had forgotten about this. She mumbled, "System, I don't think your idea is reliable. Even if I've changed for the better now, Jun Yelan just doesn't dislike me, it's too early for him to fall in love with me."
"You don't need to rush, I will continue to work hard."
The system was speechless and reminded, "I think this plan is almost successful."
Lan Yan clearly didn't think that way, and nodded, "It seems my plan to increase his favorability is quite successful. Alright, then I'll make the food even better." She busied herself with kneading the dough.
The system muttered inwardly, Host, you don't need to do anything now, Jun Yelan will still have a good impression of you. He was distressed about how to make the host believe it, and quickly went offline when he saw someone coming to the door.
That person was someone he dared not disobey.
Jun Yelan entered from the door, seeing that Lan Yan had become a little kitten. He couldn't help but smile, walked over, and said, "Let me."
"Ah?" Lan Yan twisted her head and slapped the dough, scattering powder everywhere. She only knew how to cook noodles, not to do this.
Jun Yelan took out a handkerchief, approached Lan Yan's small face, and slowly wiped the white flour off her face. Seeing Lan Yan's ears were red, he smiled, "It can't be wiped off, go and wash it."
"Mm." Lan Yan didn't know what was wrong with her, her face felt hot. She quickly went out, looking at her face in the water缸, where white and red were intertwined.
She scooped up a spoonful of water and washed it clean. When she returned, she saw Jun Yelan already kneading the dough. She looked at the apron tied around her waist, took it off, and approached Jun Yelan's waist from behind.
Jun Yelan felt the movement behind him, turned around, grabbed the mischievous hand, and met Lan Yan's innocent eyes. His heart skipped a beat.