Shi Jun roared in fury, his voice thick with sheer disbelief and rage. “He actually put me under house arrest! I’m actually a victim of ‘forced love’? No, on what grounds? How dare he?!” As a magnificent, once-powerful Demon Venerable, when had he ever suffered such a humiliating loss of freedom?
Amidst this storm of fury and helplessness, the steady sound of the butler’s footsteps echoed in the quiet room.
A mild, gentle smile played on his face as he carried in a sumptuous breakfast. His voice was calm and polite: “Madam, it is time for breakfast.”
However, Shi Jun cut him off instantly. His voice was cold and resolute, his eyes flashing with a sharp light. “Don’t call me ‘Madam.’ I am not a madam. Call me ‘Young Master.'”
The butler froze slightly, but he did not lose his composure. He simply gave a polite nod and corrected himself: “Young Master, it is time for breakfast.”
Shi Jun gave a slight nod, indicating he would eat, and casually waved his hand to dismiss him.
[System 007: Host, calm down, calm down! He is your husband, after all.]
“If he weren’t my husband, I would have slaughtered him long ago! Would I ever let him put me on a leash like this?” Shi Jun’s voice crackled with endless irritation.
[System 007: Then what is your plan next, Host?]
“No plan. Even if I do nothing, those two scumbags won’t just sit on their hands. I’m going to lie flat and slack off for a few days first.” A cold, calculating smirk touched the corner of Shi Jun’s lips.
Just then, the phone rang again. Shi Jun glanced at the name flashing on the screen, a mocking curve gracing his lips. “Like I said, he has zero patience. Look at that, calling again.” His tone was dripping with irony.
Shi Jun picked up, and Shi Yue’s voice drifted through the speaker: “Cousin, Ah Yao has been waiting for you this entire time. Do you really have the heart to keep him waiting forever?”
Shi Jun replied with flat indifference, “I’m currently locked up and can’t move. See you at the Sheng family banquet next month.”
On the other end of the line, Shi Yue fell silent for a moment, clearly not expecting such a blunt response.
He said softly, “Cousin, I know you must be feeling terrible right now, but please believe me—we are only doing this for your own good. Ah Yao is the same; he’s been waiting for you, hoping you’ll finally understand his feelings.”
Shi Jun sneered, “Then I really must thank you both.”
Seemingly deaf to Shi Jun’s sarcasm, Shi Yue pressed on, “Cousin, we’re family. What obstacle can’t we overcome together? Ah Yao… he truly loves you.”
[System 007: Host, you really are an excellent liar.]
Shi Jun’s eyes danced with amusement as he teased, “Well, my life under house arrest seems comfortable enough. What kind of entertainment do you have to expand my horizons?”
[System 007: Tropes like ‘The Overbearing President’s Contract Sweetheart’ are practically identical to your current situation! I also have some ‘Going-Mad Literature’ books that are custom-tailored to your current mental state. I highly recommend you study them deeply.]
“Sure, let’s take a look.”
[System 007: Ding Search in progress, please wait…]
The system operated in absolute silence. Its efficiency was staggering, and it didn’t take long to compile a massive library of reading material for Shi Jun. It chimed in warmly:
[System 007: Host, these novels are all highly recommended!]
Shi Jun scrolled through the collection and indeed found quite a few novels that perfectly matched his current predicament.
Over the next few days, he lived as if completely cut off from the rest of the world. Aside from eating and sleeping, he spent every waking hour immersed in the world of web novels. He didn’t spare a single thought for Shi Yue’s manipulative words, completely pushing them to the back of his mind.
Even Sheng Baiye was thoroughly taken aback. He had fully expected Shi Jun to fight back aggressively and throw a massive tantrum, just as he always used to do.
Yet, Shi Jun’s quiet compliance made him feel relieved; at least this way, he could focus his energy on resolving the chaotic power struggles within his family.
However, a lingering doubt remained in Sheng Baiye’s mind. He worried that Shi Jun’s peaceful demeanor was merely a calculated facade, designed to lower his guard so he could seize an opportunity to escape.
As a result, he tightened his security measures, keeping Shi Jun under incredibly strict surveillance. Every facet of Shi Jun’s daily life from dawn until dusk, from his meals to his sleep schedule was monitored by dedicated staff. Even if Shi Jun wanted to pull a stunt, he would have no way to execute it.
After spending a few days deeply immersed in the bizarre tropes of web novels, a wild and daring idea suddenly sprouted in Shi Jun’s mind. He turned to the system and asked, “If I take a dump on the bed, do you think Sheng Baiye will unlock the chain on my ankle?”
[System 007: WHAT(.)??? Take a dump???]
[System 007: Host, have you lost your mind???]
[System 007: Did the books I gave you contain ‘defecation literature’???]
System 007 was utterly unable to comprehend why Shi Jun would propose such an absurd question. From the system’s perspective, Shi Jun’s train of thought was not only completely ridiculous, but also a catastrophic self-destruction of his own image.
[System 007: Host, we must remain civilized citizens. Please, calm down, calm down.]
007 hastily changed the subject to avert a disaster.
[System 007: Host, while you’ve been happily slacking off these past few days, Shi Yue has been going to your husband’s office every single day trying to seduce him! He’s been bringing him ‘loving lunches’ and shamelessly flaunting himself right in front of him!]