Chapter 146

Shan Ming walked out of the bedroom and saw someone he hadn’t seen in years—Captain House. But apparently, from what Shen Changze had told him, he was now Colonel House.

House saw Shan Ming and nodded with a smile. “I didn’t expect to see you here in the United States again.”

Shan Ming smiled wryly and replied, “I didn’t expect to come back either. It’s been… ten years?” Ten years ago, when Shen Changze was only ten years old, that was the first time they were attacked in Las Vegas due to his Dragon Blood Kin identity. It was also during that time that Shen Changze discovered his true identity. Looking back now, it only felt like time had passed too quickly.

“Yeah, ten years.” House sat across from him and looked at him meaningfully. “So, what brings you here this time?”

Shan Ming smiled and replied, “Vacation.”

“Vacation? By spending an entire week just staying in the hotel?”

“I accidentally fell ill, so I had no choice but to stay in the hotel.”

“Oh,” House made an expression of a sudden realization. “So, you’ve been recuperating all these days? Then you must be unaware of the big news on Wall Street.”

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“We have some interesting evidence in our hands. If we were to provide it to the New York Police, it would be difficult for you to leave the country. Trust me, it’s much harder than helping us kill someone.”

“Are you threatening me?”

House held up his hands in a gesture of surrender, “I didn’t mean it that way. I’m just asking for your help.”

“Who do you want to kill, and why don’t you do it yourself?”

“It was originally our responsibility, but we’re not in a position to do it ourselves. The task is quite challenging, and if we were to be discovered, the political landscape in the United States would become turbulent again. And, you happened to be here.”

As the two engaged in their standoff, Shen Changze swiftly retrieved the file from under Shan Ming’s foot, opened it, and flipped through the documents. He pointed to a photograph. “Is this a Dragon Blood Kin?”

“Correct,” House confirmed.

Shan Ming rolled his eyes. “Another fucking Dragon Blood Kin. Do I owe you Dragon Blood Kins something or what?”

House chuckled, “Oh right, this matter is related to you people as well.”

“What do you mean?”

“This Dragon Blood Kin was created by Tang Jingzhi, who later followed Shen Yao. However, something happened in between, and this Dragon Blood Kin broke away from the team and became Congressman Hanson’s personal bodyguard. Congressman Hanson is a highly obnoxious and high-profile person. Recently, he has been making outrageous statements in social gatherings, claiming that he will show the world the power of genetically modified humans. The Dragon Blood Kin experiment is top-secret, and a mere state legislator like him is neither capable nor deserving of accessing such secrets, let alone using this secret to generate publicity for his own campaign. Now, there has been an order from higher-ups to silence him completely.”

Shen Changze asked, “If we kill him, what about this Dragon Blood Kin?”

“Subdue him and hand him over to us.”

Shan Ming gave him a disapproving glare. Although he despised being involved in anything related to the Dragon Blood Kins, he knew that Shen Changze would agree to it, because protecting the secret of the Dragon Blood Kins wasn’t only their responsibility, but also the responsibility of all individuals and organizations involved in the Dragon Blood experiments. Protecting the secret of the Dragon Blood Kins also meant protecting themselves.

As expected, Shen Changze tossed the files onto the table. “Alright, I’ll go,” he said, then glanced at Shan Ming and added, “Dad, I can handle this on my own. You wait for me here.”

Shan Ming gave House a cold glance, then said, “I’ll go with you. Once the mission is complete, we’ll leave immediately.”

House grinned insincerely. “I want to represent… no, just me is enough. Thank you. Also, Shen, even though I’ve been banned from entering China, I still hope you can visit the United States regularly and keep in touch with me.”

Shen Changze nodded. “If it’s necessary, I will come.”

“I heard that Tang Tingzhi is conducting an experiment to enable the Dragon Blood Kins to compress and store energy?”

Shen Changze smiled faintly and replied, “Yeah.”

“Could you satisfy my curiosity a little?”

“Don’t think so.”

House showed a disappointed expression, “Alright, thank you for your willingness to help. I’ll take my leave then. I’ll have someone deliver the necessary equipment tonight. I hope you can act as soon as possible.”

After House left, Shan Ming still appeared quite unhappy.

Shen Changze placed the data disk left by House into the computer and studied it for a while. Then he said, “Dad, this is a rather simple task. After it’s done, how about I take you on a vacation? A real vacation. You can choose any place you want to go.”

Shan Ming let out an “Mn” and took the laptop from his lap, browsing through the information about Hanson and that Dragon Blood Kin.

Shen Changze sat beside him and couldn’t help but slip his hand into Shan Ming’s clothes, stroking his well-defined chest muscles and nibbling on his earlobe.

“Mn?” Shan Ming glanced at him sideways. “Are you too idle? Always thinking about such things.”

Shen Changze honestly replied, “I think of it whenever I see you.” For a young Dragon Blood Kin in his prime, his physical energy seemed endless. Whenever Shan Ming moved around in front of him, he emitted an astonishing allure, filling his nostrils with Shan Ming’s scent. That scent, to him, was the scent of being in heat. It teased his senses, captivated his heart and soul, always stirring an impulsive desire in him to strip Shan Ming bare and ravish him mercilessly. He snatched the laptop from Shan Ming’s hand and tossed it aside, then pinned Shan Ming down on the sofa.

It hadn’t even been a while since Shan Ming put on his clothes, yet they were swiftly removed once again. His body bore numerous scars, some superficial and others deeply frightening. Yet even these scars, which marred his beauty, exuded a wild and deadly sensuality in Shen Changze’s eyes.

Shen Changze kissed and caressed Shan Ming’s chest recklessly, intoxicated by the unique allure of a fully satisfied and relaxed Shan Ming. It ignited a different kind of passion within him, making his blood surge with fervor.

Just as the two of them were lost in a passionate haze, Shan Ming’s half-closed eyes caught a flash of golden light. Something swiftly swung past from behind Shen Changze. He abruptly opened his eyes and realized it was Shen Changze’s tail.

He forcefully pushed Shen Changze away and took a good look, Shen Changze was still in his human form, but that long, thick golden tail was now excitedly swaying behind him.

Shen Changze, caught off guard by the sudden push, looked at him with confusion.

Seeing that swaying tail, Shan Ming’s stomach began to ache again. His expression immediately darkened and he kicked Shen Changze away.

Shen Changze was kicked to the ground and only then realized that his tail had emerged without his awareness. It must have been due to his excessive excitement. He held onto his tail, hiding it in his embrace with a hint of shyness, stealing glances at Shan Ming’s reaction.

Shan Ming’s expression was particularly grim as he stood up. “Since when did you gain such control over your body?”

“…not long ago,” Shen Changze replied, urgently wanting to retract his dragon tail. However, under Shan Ming’s guarded gaze, he grew more nervous and couldn’t manage to retract it no matter what he tried. The tail mischievously ran out, weaving between Shan Ming’s legs, as if wanting to coil around them, but also worried that Shan Ming would become angry.

Shan Ming kicked away the tail that was as agile and flexible as a serpent. He had lost all interest at this point and went back to his room in a sulking manner.

After lying on the bed for a while, Shan Ming heard faint footsteps. Then the mattress beside him sank down, and Shen Changze climbed onto him, gently rubbing his stomach. “Is it still hurting?”

Shan Ming made no response.

Shen Changze said softly against his ear, “I scared you that night… I deeply regret it.”

Shan Ming lifted his face from the blanket, turned around, and glared at him.

Shen Changze pecked his lips gently. “Dad, don’t push me away. It won’t happen again, okay?”

Shan Ming grumbled, “You’re too heavy. Don’t press down on me.”

Shen Changze shifted to the side, but his hand still encircled Shan Ming’s waist, gently massaging his stomach.

After a while, Shan Ming’s anger subsided. He sat up on the bed and put on his clothes. “Let’s go take a look. If there’s nothing unexpected, let’s act tomorrow night.”

Shen Changze also got off the bed and followed Shan Ming out of the room, feeling somewhat dejected.