Cannon Fodder Cheat System c140

 

[CFCS] Chapter 140

Artistic Life (Arc 10.13)

Translated by guilty

In his studio, Jing Yang painted his most recent idea. This painting, inspired by the previous world, was titled "Mermaid."

For many years after he became king, Reibar would take him out to the sea whenever he had time. Reibar would accompany him when he was playing in the sea, and other times he would stand on the boat and watch him. The painting portrays him freely swimming in the sea.

During this time, Jing Yang frequently dreamed about things from previous lifetimes; perhaps because he had the clearest memory of the previous life, he dreamed about it more often. So he painted this painting especially for Cui Yan as compensation for the five paintings taken away by his mother.

Cui Yan walked into the studio and wrapped his arms around Jing Yang's waist. He lowered his head and kissed Jing Yang on the cheek before looking at the painting that was about to be completed, "Is it going to be ready?"

"En." Jing Yang said as he continued to paint. "You've finished everything? It's not even afternoon yet, you didn't abandon your work and flee on your own, did you?"

"Why should I hire them for such a high salary if I have to do everything myself? Don't the subordinates share the workload with the boss?" Cui Yan spoke naturally.

"What about that matter? How's it going?" Jing Yang has been focusing on painting all this time. He is aware that Wu Xiuyuan has finally taken action, but because Cui Yan told him that he didn't need to worry about it, he didn't give it much thought after handing over the secretly recorded video.

"It's being worked on, and he'll be taught a lesson soon." Cui Yan's tone is calm, but his heart is not. Those slanderous words in Wu Xiuyuan's post enraged him. Especially after Jing Yang told him that he did intend to start a relationship with Wu Xiuyuan after graduation, but Su Mo plagiarized him before he graduated, and he also found out about Wu Xiuyuan's love affair with Su Mo, else he would most likely be in a relationship with him.

As long as he thinks of Jing Yang almost dating Wu Xiuyuan and failing to meet himself, Cui Yan's heart hurts with rage and he can't even breathe properly. He has to make Wu Xiuyuan pay a terrible price!

Cui Yan temporarily pushed the issue of Wu Xiuyuan to the back of his mind and focused his attention on the picture painted by Jing Yang. The mermaid was stunning in the clear blue water. He's not sure if it's because Jing Yang's painting is so good, but he has a feeling the mermaid will emerge from it, and the swimming picture appeared in his mind very clearly, very real, as if it had really happened.

Jing Yang's "Mermaid" is finally finished. Only then did he notice Cui Yan's distraction. It was clear that his mind had wandered.

"What do you think?" Jing Yang asked, patting his cheek with the back of his hand.

Cui Yan quickly recovered and said to Jing Yang, "No, I just feel like the content of your picture is a little familiar. I'm not sure when, but I believe I have seen the same thing with my own eyes.”

Cui Yan kissed Jing Yang's lips firmly and said, "You must have painted so well that I feel this way, just like the "Holy Light" you painted. Not only did I feel empowered as soon as I saw it, but the image became very real in my mind."

"Really? Perhaps you've seen these pictures in your dreams, like me," Jing Yang said with a smile.

"In your dreams? Have all the paintings you painted appeared in your dreams?" Cui Yan inquired.

""Yes," Jing Yang replied, "as long as people fall asleep, they will dream every day, but in general, unless it's a special dream, many people don't remember it. But I recall every detail with utmost clarity."

What Jing Yang didn't say was that the reason he was able to remember every detail so vividly was because they were real events.

"However, if you wish to design a mermaid in general, the upper body should be female. Despite its wonderful beauty, why did you paint this mermaid with an upper body that looks like a man?" Cui Yan was puzzled.

"It isn't just a look-like. He was totally a man when he appeared in my dream." Jing Yang said, "Nobody says mermaids have to be female. Perhaps there are only male mermaids on other planets in other dimensions of the universe?"

"How do you breed offspring if there are only men?" Cui Yan thought Jing Yang's playfulness was amusing and cute.

"Because they are mermaids, even if they are only males, they can reproduce offspring." Jing Yang said solemnly.

Cui Yan looked at Jing Yang's face and thought he was so cute like this that he couldn't stop holding him tightly in his arms, kissing and touching him.

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Su Mo just stayed at home nowadays, hiding in the house, watching the online reaction to Wu Xiuyuan's post. Even if Mu Jin had not been scolded as harshly as he is, he had expected another round of scolding on the Internet. Could it be that the netizens have suddenly transformed into the Virgin Mary and can tolerate everything mentioned in the post? However, the number of people scolding him on the Internet has not decreased at all!

The reaction to Wu Xiuyuan's post exposing Mu Jin's true face was not overwhelming. Part of the reason is that Cui Yan suppressed those third-stream media outlets that immediately fanned the flames when something happened without checking the facts. Instead of distorting public opinion with fanfare and cynicism, he let them repost the article in a slightly more interesting way.

Another factor is that netizens have been slapped far too often.  In the absence of real evidence and no one purposefully inciting trouble, they have learned to wait patiently for the next development of events.

Wu Xiuyuan claimed that Mu Jin seduced him, but these were just his words, and the so-called evidence he presented was insufficient. Even if Mu Jin really did give him those items, they are all very common. People are completely incapable of making any other accusations.

Mu Jin's cards to him contained blessing words, which were common among friends. They were more like gestures of appreciation and gratitude from students to the teacher. And the number isn't large, as evidenced by the festivals mentioned in each card; he only sends them out on holidays.

They themselves also used to give their teachers small gifts during the holidays and write a blessing card to express their gratitude when they were students. Perhaps there is a deliberate flattery in it, but to call sending a small gift and writing a card "seducing the teacher"? Many netizens believe that Mu Jin is just too attractive, which gave Wu Xiuyuan his own illusion. After all, there are people in this world who will think you like them even if you just smile politely at them.

And Minshan College has already stated that it will investigate this matter and will reveal the truth once the investigation is completed, so netizens are not in a hurry to comment at this time; everyone is waiting for Minshan College to publish the investigation results before commenting.

Su Mo stared at the computer screen with red eyes; he hadn't slept much since Wu Xiuyuan published that article. But after a few days, he still hadn't gotten the desired outcome, and he couldn't even find a comment that scolded Mu Jin to make him satisfied.

Su Mo became increasingly enraged. He couldn't take the rage that was about to erupt in his heart any longer. He threw his mouse, stood up and kicked the table hard, then walked over to the bed and threw himself on the pillow.

How is this possible?! This should not be the case! Why did he get beaten up by rats after being exposed? Mu Jin was also exposed, but there was no impact at all? !

Su Mo bit the pillow and beat the bed to vent. He imagined himself punching and kicking Jing Yang. He had a strong desire to kill Jing Yang. This can't be left alone; no matter what method he employs, he can't make Mu Jin feel better! He must succeed in his revenge and subject him to the same agony as he is now!

Su Mo sat up abruptly after a few moments of venting. Wu Xiuyuan needed to keep doing this, he thought. He can no longer do anything on his own. The only thing he can do is threaten Wu Xiuyuan into doing it for him. He had to make Wu Xiuyuan's description of Mu Jin even more exaggerated .  He'll make Wu Xiuyuan appear in front of the reporters this time. The effect is undeniably superior to simply publishing a post.

Wu Xiuyuan has recently been at home, and it hasn't been easy. His father scolded him, telling him that doing something so destructive and unprofitable was plain dumb. His father also said that even if the student named Mu Jin truly seduced him, if he feels that not publicizing the truth is insufficient to alleviate his unwillingness, then there must be actual evidence to indicate that he did it, rather than getting some evidence that isn't evidence at all.

Wu Xiuyuan was lost for words in the face of his father's reprimand. He wanted to show evidence that could be used to prove his point. Su Mo forced him to write those words, and after chasing Mu Jin for so long, Mu Jin kept a safe distance from him. He didn't make any more aggressive moves in any way, so he couldn't produce any actual evidence.

"Why are you calling me again? What else do you want me to do now that I've done what you said?" Wu Xiuyuan returned to his room and shut the door behind him. He is irritated whenever he sees Su Mo's name. When he sees Su Mo calling him again, no matter what the purpose of the call, he feels hatred and annoyed. And he already had a feeling that Su Mo's call this time would be nothing good. His tone was very bad after he picked up the phone.

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