Chapter 98 Part 2

The battlefield this time was the one everyone hated the most, the desert.

The desert environment was incredibly harsh. The days were scorching hot and the nights were freezing cold. The blistering sun that could melt a person, the severe water scarcity, the sandstorms capable of stripping the skin, and the stones flying through the air, all posed a daunting challenge to the physical limits of the human body. Not to mention the unavoidable presence of venomous creatures such as insects, scorpions, and snakes, constantly threatening human life in the desert.

Although the film set was built on the outskirts of the desert with nearby towns, it wasn’t entirely desolate. The conditions might not have been as extreme as in some other areas, but this journey would still be far from comfortable.

The two female mercenaries in the team had a strong dislike towards battles in desert regions.

For several consecutive days, they won’t have access to bathing, their skin will become dry and cracked, and their bodies will be dehydrated from the harsh sun exposure. What was particularly intolerable was that to prevent lice infestations, most of the male members shaved off all their body hair. However, the two female mercenaries obviously weren’t willing to shave their heads. Instead, they prepared a roll of plastic wrap to wrap it up.

Enduring the scorching heat during the day with their hair wrapped in plastic wrap was undoubtedly a self-inflicted hardship. However, compared to the pain of completely shaving off their beautiful hair, they had no choice but to bear with it.

Some individuals were also reluctant to shave off their heads. Like the beauty-conscious Ayer, and even Shan Ming, who believed that Shen Changze would always be by his side and didn’t need to worry about insects approaching them at all.

When Tang Tingzhi and Shen Changze emerged from the c*ckpit after their meeting, they noticed that several shiny bald heads had suddenly appeared in the cabin.

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“Ebyv… yal usw yzz eskdt?” Mydt Mkdtgbk zssjle yv vblx okvb nsdqwpksd.

“Rq ol esd’v pbyhl swa blyep, kv oswze yvvaynv zknl yde bkdela swa yckzkvu vs yxcwpb,” Iyzk pvyvle xyvvla-sq-qynvzu.

Mydt Mkdtgbk czkdjle bkp lulp yde pyke, “R byhl vbl zyvlpv sayzzu yexkdkpvlale kdplnv alrlzzldv rkzzp. Rv lxkvp y pnldv vbyv alrlzp kdplnvp yde pdyjlp qasx vbl bwxyd cseu. Lsv sdzu eslp kv rashkel elqldpl ytykdpv kdplnvp yde pdyjlp, cwv yzps jllrp zknl yde qzlyp yoyu.”

“Wwnj, obu eked’v usw pyu kv lyazkla!” Kscc zssjle yv bkp byzq-pbyhle blye kd qawpvayvksd yde ydtakzu vbalo vbl aygsa vs vbl taswde.

Awzvwal yde vblx pwrralpple vblka zywtbvla, ldfsukdt pllkdt vblx xyjl y qssz swv sq vblxplzhlp.

Mydt Mkdtgbk kddsnldvzu alxyajle, “El pvkzz byhl vos bswap wdvkz ol alynb Gdtlz, yde vbld ol’zz byhl vs vyjl y qlo xsal bswap kd y nya vs naspp shla vs Nksd Yswdvykd. Mblal’p rzldvu sq vkxl qsa usw vs lyv ewakdt vbyv rlakse.”

Mbspl obs byed’v pbyhle vblka blyep yzz pvsrrle vblka bydep, obkzl vbspl obspl blyep bye clld nsxrzlvlzu pbyhle qkmle vblka tyglp qkzzle okvb bspvkzkvu sd Mydt Mkdtgbk.

Fweeldzu, Mydt Mkdtgbk pllxle vs alnyzz psxlvbkdt yde iwknjzu vwadle bkp blye vs zssj yv Gula. Ebld bl pyo Gula’p rlaqlnvzu kdvynv tszeld byka pkvvkdt sd vsr sq bkp blye, bl zlv swv y pktb sq alzklq.

Ayer caught his subtle movement and squinted his eyes as he asked, “What? Disappointed that I didn’t end up bald?” In reality, his thoughts were completely different. Tang Tingzhi’s expression seemed to suggest he was relieved that his hair was still intact, which stirred up some emotions within him.

Tang Tingzhi honestly replied, “No, it’s just that I think your hair is beautiful, and it would be a shame to cut it off.”

Ayer was taken aback, feeling his face grow hot.

Shen Changze had just taken a sip of water and nearly sprayed it out. He couldn’t help but give Tang Tingzhi a look of astonishment.

Tang Tingzhi’s expression remained unchanged. Calmly, he pulled out a large bag from under the chair and took out some pills. “These are the insect repellent pills I mentioned earlier. They take effect after four hours and last for three days. If you notice green urine when you use the restroom, it means they have taken effect. Each person should carry a few. Here are some dust covers, two dozen per person. Remember to securely cover the muzzle of your guns. Don’t let any sand get in. If it jams the barrel, it will blow a big hole in your chest, and I won’t be able to save you.” He distributed some essential desert items. “As for the other items I couldn’t get, they will be brought by the reinforcements. We are well-prepared this time. Relax and focus on preparing for the battle. If we encounter natural threats in the desert, we will find solutions to them. For the ones we can’t handle, we’ll have to rely on everyone’s determination to overcome them.”

Shan Ming shook the small transparent bottle containing the pills in his hand and sneered at Shen Changze, saying, “Why don’t you just sprinkle some blood on me? I think that would be more effective than this.”

Shen Changze didn’t even take the pills. Those venomous creatures would much rather stay the hell away from him. He stuffed the small bottle into Shan Ming’s pocket and said, “I’ll try to stay by your side, but you should still take them, just in case.”

Shan Ming joked, “Don’t change the topic, sprinkle some blood, will you?”

Shen Changze glanced at him helplessly and said, “Fine, when we’re in the desert, you can draw some blood from me.”

Shan Ming said with a hint of jealousy, “No problem, if any insects dare to bite me, I’ll throw them onto you.”

When no one was paying attention, Shen Changze quickly kissed him and whispered affectionately, “I will be by your side.”

Shan Ming didn’t even flinch. He gave Shen Changze a firm stomp on the foot and then sat aside to clean his gun.

Though they were seated at the back of the plane, with hardly anyone turning their heads to notice them, Tang Tingzhi still caught sight of the scene. He glanced at Shen Changze thoughtfully, who felt the gaze and turned his head to meet Tang Tingzhi’s eyes without any hesitation.

Tang Tingzhi was well aware of Shen Changze’s thoughts toward Shan Ming. After all, the training to control his sexual impulses was led by Tang Tingzhi himself. Tang Tingzhi knew all of Shen Changze’s shameful fantasies and intense desires, but Shen Changze didn’t feel pressured about it. Tang Tingzhi wasn’t someone who would waste time on irrelevant matters, let alone disclose such confidential information to others.

Therefore, when Tang Tingzhi unexpectedly praised Ayer’s hair twice, it piqued his curiosity.

Upon receiving Tang Tingzhi’s meaningful gaze, he stood up and followed him into the c*ckpit.

With the aircraft flying autonomously and everything stable, Tang Tingzhi asked the captain and co-pilot to leave, giving the two of them a private space to have a conversation.

Shen Changze said, “If you’re about to tell me not to let the enemy use Shan Ming against me, you’ve said it many times before, and I know already.”

“No, that’s not what I want to say,” Tang Tingzhi replied. “Shan Ming, as a person, is like a wild beast. He acts on instinct, lives by his own preferences, and has a weak sense of morality and ethics. If you confront him head-on, he will be extremely difficult to deal with, and both sides will end up losing. However, despite his fierce appearance, he isn’t difficult to please. You should handle him using methods used to deal with wild beasts.”

Shen Changze didn’t like others analyzing Shan Ming in such a manner, but he couldn’t help but want to hear Tang Tingzhi analyze further with his intelligent 200+ IQ brain. So he swallowed his displeasure and said, “Go on.”

“It’s simple. Satisfy him when he’s hungry, and satisfy him when he’s in heat. He will become increasingly lazy to hunt for himself and more reliant on you for everything that’s brought to his mouth. Then, you’ll be able to control him.”

In his heart, Shen Changze quietly acknowledged the validity of Tang Tingzhi’s words. Shan Ming possessed remarkable drive and intelligence, but his psychological age resembled that of a mischievous child. His world appeared bloody and dark, but upon closer examination, it was rather simple. He didn’t need to engage in schemes or cater to others. All he does is obey orders and complete missions. In a way, such a person was easy to see through. Shan Ming truly resembled a wild beast. If the process of taming him was seamless, he would grow accustomed to everything provided by his caretaker. At least in terms of sexual matters, Shen Changze knew that Shan Ming wasn’t addicted. Once he was satisfied, it was enough. Much like a lion or tiger that didn’t attack a fat sheep when full. If he could fully satisfy Shan Ming from head to toe, he would have accomplished more than half of his goal.

The more Shen Changze thought, the more reasonable it become. Then he suddenly realized, Tang Ting had always warned him not to be too focused on emotional matters, otherwise it would become his own weakness. So why did he deviate from his usual behavior and started teaching him how to make Shan Ming his own?

He frowned and said, “Why are you suddenly telling me this?”

Tang Tingzhi said earnestly, “You may soon meet Shen Yao, and I hope Shan Ming can become your reason not to betray us.”

Shen Changze coldly replied, “I have my own judgment. You’re being overly cautious.”

“I naturally have to consider many things, especially when the enemy harbors intentions unknown to me. It’s too early to make conclusions. After all, he is your biological father. I cannot predict what will unfold on this trip. I only hope that you will always remember your feelings for Shan Ming.

Shen Changze firmly stated, “I won’t betray him for anyone. On the contrary, I would betray everyone else for him.” There was a noticeable warning in his tone.

Tang Tingzhi nodded, “That’s good.” He wearily closed his eyes, “That’s good.”

As Shen Changze turned to leave, his hand grasping the handle of the cabin door, he suddenly turned back and curiously asked, “You seem particularly interested in Ayer. Why is that?”

Tang Tingzhi narrowed his eyes slightly and replied, “Yes, he has beautiful golden hair that looks very soft.”

Shen Changze couldn’t understand what was going on in this weirdo’s mind. If Tang Tingzhi hadn’t consistently shown a lack of human emotions, he would have suspected that he had a crush on Ayer.

Shen Changze couldn’t help but ask, “What exactly are you thinking?”

Tang Tingzhi, on the contrary, displayed a slightly peculiar expression. “I simply think his hair is beautiful. Can’t I appreciate beauty?”

Shen Changze observed Tang Tingzhi’s earnest expression and thought it was odd. Then he turned around and walked out of the c*ckpit.