Chapter 20: The Punishment Is Being Weak and Delicate


Nian Jinsui asked the system anxiously, 

"Xi Lü, if my task completion isn't sufficient, what will my punishment be?"

[The punishment is that the host will experience random occurrences of being weak and delicate for the next week, with unpredictable durations.]

"Weak and delicate? What nonsense is that? I can only be a strong and sturdy Alpha!" 

Nian Jinsui declared firmly in his heart.

Qin Chengyu, noticing Nian Jinsui's vacant expression as his mind wandered off, asked, 

"Young Master Nian, what do you want to talk about?"

Nian Jinsui snapped back to reality, looking up at Qin Chengyu with a sharp gaze.

No way! Even if I’m currently an Omega, my soul remains unwaveringly Alpha! I must defend the dignity of being an Alpha!

Head can be severed, blood can be spilled, but the dignity of an Alpha must not be tarnished!

Clearing his throat, Nian Jinsui rallied his Alpha pride and loudly recited the required lines:

"Qin Chengyu, the Qin family cast you out because they didn’t want you. The Nian family kindly took you in, but not to treat you like a young master. You’d better know your place."

Hearing this, Qin Chengyu wasn’t surprised. 

This version of Nian Jinsui aligned more with the rumors about the infamous Nian family young master—arrogant and domineering.

The light behind Qin Chengyu cast his shadow over Nian Jinsui, who was seated in his wheelchair.

This dynamic gave Qin Chengyu a subtle, inexplicable sense of satisfaction.

However, when Qin Chengyu looked down at Nian Jinsui, whose eyes shone brightly with defiance and stubbornness, he felt a moment of pause. 

Despite the arrogant and overbearing words, Nian Jinsui's tone lacked any true disdain or contempt. It wasn’t grating to hear.

This Nian Jinsui is truly strange.

Everything he did defied expectations.

Perhaps it’s because a lunatic’s thoughts are impossible to predict, 

Qin Chengyu mused, studying Nian Jinsui carefully.

He responded evenly, 

"Don’t worry, Young Master Nian. Even in the Qin family, I wasn’t treated as a young master. Here in the Nian family, it’s even less likely."

Hearing this, Nian Jinsui’s heart trembled, and a wave of pity washed over him. 

What a poor little Beta. Why, heavens, must I be the villain to such a pitiable soul?

While Nian Jinsui wrestled with himself internally, Qin Chengyu asked, 

"Is there anything else you want to say, Young Master Nian?"

"I… I heard your parents are both dead…" 

Nian Jinsui forced out half a sentence but couldn’t continue.

The term “jinx” was too cruel. 

Qin Chengyu had already suffered so much; he didn’t deserve even more malice.

Qin Chengyu, however, smirked self-deprecatingly. 

"Yes, my mother died a few years after giving birth to me. My father later died in a drunk-driving accident. Now, the Qin family has also cast me out. Many people say I’m a jinx. Is that what you think too, Young Master Nian?"

Already feeling guilty, Nian Jinsui hurriedly waved his hands. 

"I don’t think that at all! Don’t wrongfully accuse me!"

Why is Qin Chengyu stealing my lines?!

Qin Chengyu observed Nian Jinsui’s panicked expression, his eyes flickering with interest.

He had long since grown immune to such remarks. 

Yet, this notoriously arrogant Nian family young master, known for his domineering ways, seemed flustered by his words.

How amusing.

Qin Chengyu lowered his eyes, hiding his thoughts, and deliberately offered a resigned smile.

"Even if that’s what you think, Young Master Nian, it doesn’t matter. Perhaps I really am a jinx."

Nian Jinsui’s heart ached at the comment, and he raised his voice. 

"If you’re a jinx, then why would my dad let you stay here? Stop saying nonsense!"

Hearing this, Qin Chengyu looked up at Nian Jinsui, his dark gaze unreadable.

Feeling uneasy under Qin Chengyu’s stare, Nian Jinsui quickly pressed on with the next lines to end the awkward task:

"Since you’re staying in my house, you should be grateful and obedient. That way, you won’t end up on the streets. From now on, you’re my… my…"

Nian Jinsui faltered, unable to bring himself to say the next word.

"My what?" 

Qin Chengyu asked, unexpectedly curious.

"My… little puppy," 

Nian Jinsui finally blurted out, trying to soften the blow.

Qin Chengyu: ???

Nian Jinsui, biting the bullet, continued:

"Anyway… If I tell you to go left, you can’t go right. If you disobey and make me angry, there will be consequences. Do you understand?"

What should have been a forceful, commanding statement came out entirely devoid of intimidation, sounding more like a petulant boast.

Qin Chengyu fixed his deep, searching gaze on Nian Jinsui, who shivered under the intensity of the stare.

Why does it feel like being watched by a predator that hasn’t eaten in days? Is Qin Chengyu really going to hold a grudge over this?

Why is this task so hard?!

"I understand," Qin Chengyu said at last, withdrawing his gaze. 

"If there’s nothing else, I’ll return to my room."

"If you understand, then…" 

Nian Jinsui hesitated, then changed the script slightly. 

"…then go."

Just as Nian Jinsui exhaled in relief at completing the task, the system’s voice rang out again, making his heart leap.

[Task Evaluation: The host’s lines were incomplete and altered, resulting in a deduction of 20 points. The host’s demeanor did not meet the requirements for arrogance and commanding authority, resulting in a deduction of 30 points. Final score: 50 points. Task completion unsatisfactory. Punishment of "weak and delicate" mode will begin in 3… 2… 1…]

Nian Jinsui: !!!

Before Qin Chengyu could leave the room, a loud thud sounded behind him. 

He turned to see Nian Jinsui sprawled on the floor, completely motionless.

"Young Master Nian, are you alright?" 

Qin Chengyu asked, stepping closer but making no move to help him up.

Nian Jinsui glared at him, gritting his teeth. 

What happened? 

Isn’t it because I couldn’t bear to insult you properly, so the system punished me? And yet you’re just standing there watching?!

Nian Jinsui tried to get up on his own but found his body completely limp. 

He couldn’t even lift a hand, let alone climb back into his wheelchair.

So this is what "weak and delicate" means? 

This is basically being paralyzed!

Why couldn’t this feature be given to Ning Liang’an as a bonus for Chu Heting? 

I’m just the villain—why do I have to suffer this?!

"Qin Chengyu, help me up!" 

Nian Jinsui demanded angrily, but the words came out unexpectedly soft and delicate.



 

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