First Interstellar Guide Chapter 129: Extra 30: Mohr; Jealous Feelings

Chapter 129: Extra 30: Mohr; Jealous Feelings

Translated by Addis of Exiled Rebels Scanlations

Editor: Karai

After the New Year holiday, the Eagle Special Forces assembled once again.

Mohr, wearing a white coat, arrived at the treatment room to conduct mental guidance sessions for the team’s sentinels as usual. Now, Mohr was the only medical guide in the special forces, and the sentinels all respected him, cooperating well with his treatment process.

Some sentinels had stable mental states and didn’t really need detailed checks, but Mohr was meticulous and wouldn’t overlook any details. After several hours, Mohr was visibly exhausted, with beads of sweat forming on his forehead.

Lu Cheng’an stood in the corridor, looking into the treatment room. Mohr, in his white coat and glasses, had a very approachable and gentle demeanor. In Mohr’s presence, the sentinels couldn’t help but let down their guard and accept his treatment and help.

As Lu Cheng’an watched, he found it hard to look away.

“Captain Lu.” A voice interrupted Lu Cheng’an’s thoughts. He looked up to meet Mohr’s clear eyes behind the lenses, and his heart skipped a beat. Hastily clearing his throat, Lu Cheng’an asked, “Are you done with the checks?”

Mohr nodded and asked, “Do you want to have a checkup too?”

Lu Cheng’an smiled and touched his nose. “I don’t think I need one. My mental landscape has always been stable.”

Mohr fell silent for a moment and said, “Alright, if you find it troublesome or don’t want to, it’s okay.”

Lu Cheng’an hurriedly waved his hand. “That’s not what I meant. I’m just… worried that you’re too tired.”

The mental landscape of an S-class sentinel was too vast. Even a simple guidance session would consume a lot of energy. Lu Cheng’an poured a glass of water and handed it to Mohr, saying, “Rest for a while first. This mission isn’t too demanding, so you don’t need to worry too much.”

Mohr lowered his eyes, took the glass of water, and said, “Thank you.”

As their fingers lightly touched on the edge of the glass, Mohr quickly withdrew his hand and pretended to drink water casually. Lu Cheng’an couldn’t help but notice the slight movement of Mohr’s throat as he drank and the dampness of his lips, which stirred something in his heart.

Damn, he had been thinking about that kiss these past few days.

Mohr was drunk at the time and didn’t know what he was doing, but Lu Cheng’an was perfectly aware.

Perhaps because it was his first kiss, it left a deep impression on him? He couldn’t forget the feeling at that moment, even finding himself reminiscing about it. Now, watching Mohr drink with his head down and his lips moist, Lu Cheng’an felt his throat go dry. He awkwardly averted his gaze and looked out the window.

After Mohr finished drinking, he noticed Lu Cheng’an standing stiffly beside him and couldn’t help but ask, “Captain Lu, is there anything else?”

Lu Cheng’an snapped out of his daze, his ears slightly flushed. “Nothing. It’s almost lunchtime. Shall we go together?”

Mohr said, “You go first. I’ll tidy up some documents and join you.”

Lu Cheng’an had no choice but to turn and head to the dining hall.

During lunchtime, the sentinels had already found their seats in the dining hall, and the logistics staff were distributing food. The food on the starship was simple, consisting of packaged cans and various flavors of biscuits. Lu Cheng’an remembered that Mohr liked beef, so he helped him to an extra portion.

A sentinel came over and sat next to Lu Cheng’an, eagerly asking, “Captain Lu, where did you go during the New Year holiday?”

Lu Cheng’an casually replied, “Just went home for a meal, didn’t go anywhere.”

The sentinel grinned and said, “How come I heard that Mrs. Joseph arranged a date for you with an S-class guide?”

The sentinels were sensitive to gossip, and upon hearing this, several of them immediately crowded around, bombarding Lu Cheng’an with questions. “Captain, tell us, is the guide pretty?” 

“Mrs. Joseph cares so much, Captain Lu, it seems like you’re going to get off the market?” 

“An S-class guide! Captain, you should seize the opportunity and get to know her.”

“Do you have a photo? Show it to us, bros!”

Mohr happened to overhear this conversation as he came out of the treatment room. He lightly clenched his fist by his side, lowered his eyes, and quickly walked past Lu Cheng’an’s seat.

Lu Cheng’an keenly noticed Mohr passing by from behind and hastily interrupted the gossip among the sentinels, explaining, “Stop talking nonsense! I just met with that guide as a courtesy to the association. I didn’t even keep her contact information and didn’t feel anything!”

The group immediately started teasing, “Feelings can be cultivated slowly!” 

“A S-class guide is rare; I think you should at least get to know her, Captain.”

“Mrs. Joseph went through so much trouble; Captain Lu, the compatibility must be high, right?”

“You guys mind your own business.” Lu Cheng’an felt inexplicably irritated and simply picked up his plate, walking away to find Mohr.

When he arrived at the corner of the dining hall, he found Mohr surrounded by sentinels. Mohr had a gentle personality and had been working hard to help the sentinels with their mental landscapes. The sentinels liked him a lot. A few sentinels eagerly handed Mohr various snacks, and Mohr accepted their kindness with a smile, chatting with them.

Most of their conversation revolved around medical issues like mental landscapes and negative emotions. However, for some reason, seeing Mohr surrounded by the sentinels made Lu Cheng’an feel a little uncomfortable. He found an empty seat and absentmindedly finished his lunch.

At two o’clock in the afternoon, the eagle starship arrived at the target planet right on schedule.

This mission wasn’t dangerous; the animals on the planet were small in size and would only flee upon encountering humans. Lu Cheng’an didn’t attack them and instead led the team to survey the resource area for three days. After delineating the boundaries of the safe zone, they planned to return to the capital star.

On the way back, it was nighttime, and everyone was tired from several days of work. Lu Cheng’an let the sentinels return to their dormitories to rest.

At 10 o’clock in the evening, just as Lu Cheng’an was about to go to bed, he heard a knock on the door. He got up to open it and found a tall sentinel named Horst standing outside. Lu Cheng’an asked in confusion, “Horst? What’s the matter?”

Horst seemed a bit embarrassed, scratching his head. “Can I come in and talk?”

Lu Cheng’an let him in and closed the door behind him, pouring a glass of water with a smile. “What’s the matter? You seem quite mysterious.”

With a serious expression, Horst said, “I want to pursue Mohr. Could you be a middleman and help me out?”

Lu Cheng’an almost spit out his water.

Horst didn’t notice his reaction and continued, “Lin introduced her boyfriend, whom you arranged for. Since you’re the captain, with your help, I think my chances with Mohr are pretty high.”

Lu Cheng’an’s expression was almost uncontrollable. He gritted his teeth and said, “You like Mohr?”

Horst nodded earnestly. “Yes! He fits my aesthetic, and his gentle personality is exactly what I like. You know, since he joined the team, many people have been interested in him. I’ve decided to make my move first!”

Lu Cheng’an’s expression was strained. He bit his tongue and said in a low voice, “You should drop the idea of pursuing Mohr. Also, tell the other guys not to harass him. He’s already interested in someone else.”

Horst looked puzzled. “He’s interested in someone else? How do you know?”

Because the person he likes is me… Lu Cheng’an almost blurted out but held back. “During the New Year, he told me himself.”

Scratching his head, Horst asked curiously, “Do we know this person?”

Lu Cheng’an coughed lightly. “Yes, we do. But Mohr wants to keep it private, so I can’t say who it is. Let me remind you, we’re all brothers who go through life and death together. Don’t try to woo a comrade’s partner. Understand?”

Horst immediately became serious. “Got it!”

Lu Cheng’an waved his hand. “Go on. And maybe Mrs. Joseph can introduce you to someone else.”

Horst left looking confused, and Lu Cheng’an watched his retreating figure, guiltily touching his nose.

Horst was a bit naive, easily deceived, and had no filter.

Lu Cheng’an released this information so that no one would harass Mohr anymore. Of course, he had a selfish motive. For some reason, he just didn’t want to see any other sentinels getting too close to Mohr. But was it right to do this behind Mohr’s back?

The more Lu Cheng’an thought about it, the more agitated he became, his fist unconsciously clenched at his side. Thinking about what Horst had said about “many people wanting to pursue Mohr,” he couldn’t help but feel angry, even a strange twinge of jealousy rising in his heart.

Affected by his master’s emotions, the golden eagle on his shoulder flapped its wings restlessly.

Lu Cheng’an threw himself onto the bed, closed his eyes, and muttered to himself, “When Lin, my previous guide, was dating someone, I actively helped her and even agreed to be a groomsman at her wedding. But when it comes to Mohr, I just don’t want to introduce him to other sentinels…”

In his mind, the voice of the golden eagle sounded, “Is it because he kissed you? Do you feel like he shouldn’t kiss anyone else?”

Lu Cheng’an hesitated. “I don’t know.”

Perhaps there was a certain “nestling mentality” at play. Mohr took his first kiss, leaving a mark in his heart. So unconsciously, he developed a strange possessiveness towards Mohr, unable to tolerate other sentinels being with him.

Lu Cheng’an had never been intimate with any other guides since childhood. During his years at the military academy, he was surrounded by sentinels, and even after joining the special forces, 99% of his comrades were sentinels. His previous guide had a straightforward personality, and he saw her as an elder sister. He lacked experience in romantic relationships and could easily get along with anyone as good friends. He had never considered romantic issues before.

Mrs. Joseph had introduced him to potential partners many times before, but he had never been interested. Mohr, with that inadvertent kiss, completely disturbed Lu Cheng’an’s peace of mind.