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Chapter 181 – Jian Sheng’s Major (Extra 5.1)

 

When Jian Sheng and Fei Yuhan first met after leaving campus, it was not a pleasant scene.

 

At that time, Jian Sheng had just entered the research institute and was eager to prove himself, only to encounter an uncooperative hard case like Fei Yuhan, making him suffer greatly.

 

“Don’t follow me.”

 

“What, you don’t understand human language?”

 

“Frankly, you’re in the way.”

 

No matter how enthusiastic Jian Sheng was, Fei Yuhan had a thousand ways to extinguish it. His behavior and methods were simply appalling.

 

Jian Sheng held his collection and recording template, took a deep breath, and said, “I need to track your health path and monitor your physical changes at the same time every day to ensure the accuracy of the health bracelet. Please cooperate…”

 

Fei Yuhan’s movement paused.

 

The intern wore dark green camouflage, his tall and upright figure making the simplest camouflage look like high-end limited edition clothing. He stood straight as a pine tree, and his imposing height easily gave off a sense of oppression. If it weren’t for Jian Sheng following him these past few days, he would have already been intimidated when Fei Yuhan turned and stared at him.

 

Fei Yuhan slowly stepped closer, cornering Jian Sheng against the wall. The somewhat frail boy looked like a small chick in front of the tall and mighty dragon.

 

Fei Yuhan asked, “Why should I cooperate with you?”

 

“…This is my job.”

 

“You said it yourself, it’s your job.” Fei Yuhan’s handsome face leaned in closer, raising an eyebrow, “So, what’s it got to do with me?”

 

Jian Sheng was stunned.

 

A hint of sarcasm flashed in Fei Yuhan’s eyes, “Get your priorities straight. Do your job without causing trouble for others. That’s basic etiquette, understand?”

 

“…”

 

He made such a good point that Jian Sheng was left speechless.

 

It was only after Fei Yuhan walked away that Jian Sheng reacted, shouting, “But the health bracelet is also for your benefit. With it, your health can be monitored in real-time, allowing for better training. Isn’t that a win-win?”

 

Fei Yuhan stopped, turned, and said, “Win-win?”

 

“That’s based on both parties having a common willingness.” Fei Yuhan continued, “Who told you I needed better training or to be monitored?”

 

“…”

 

Jian Sheng felt he couldn’t communicate with him anymore!

 

Fei Yuhan turned to leave, and Jian Sheng was at a loss. His collection target was right in front of him, so he stubbornly said, “What will it take for you to agree?”

 

At that moment, Jian Sheng didn’t know how stubborn he was being. He only knew that living meant striving for oneself, fighting for one’s goals, and he didn’t realize how attractive his determination was.

 

Fei Yuhan was momentarily stunned.

 

For a moment, he wanted to reassess this boy. Although he was a mere human, he was undeniably different. Fei Yuhan himself was a half-blood replica, always living in the shadow of others. No matter how excellent he was, he would always be compared to the illustrious Lu Shifeng. No matter how hard he tried, he would always hear:

 

“He’s still not a pureblood.”

 

“He’s still far behind the Marshal.”

 

“What a pity…”

 

People praised him but secretly pitied him.

 

He once wanted to prove he could achieve what Lu Shifeng could, but the rumors and public opinion would never let him. He had struggled and worked hard, but it was all in vain. He had already given up, living a life of mediocrity. His fate was sealed from birth.

 

But Jian Sheng was different.

 

Why were this boy’s eyes always so bright, so clean, so full of burning and dazzling light?

 

Fei Yuhan said, “Do as you wish.”

 

Jian Sheng was stunned.

 

“If you want to follow, then follow.” Fei Yuhan turned to leave, “But if you annoy me, I’ll throw you out. Got it?”

 

“…Got it.”

 

The observation period for the internship lasted a month. After the first five days of adjustment, Jian Sheng finally made some progress. Meanwhile, his relationship with Fei Yuhan also improved. When he had nothing to do, he would help out with whatever he could. As a kid from the countryside, he couldn’t sit idle.

 

“Did you clean the room?”

 

“Your clothes have been unwashed for days. They’ll stink if you leave them longer.”

 

“…What’s this?”

 

“This is a tranquil flower. It helps with sleep.”

 

“You put this girly thing in my room?”

 

“…It’s actually really nice.”

 

Many times, Jian Sheng would be thrown out. He had gotten used to being dragged and locked outside by Fei Yuhan. Usually, during these times, he had his ways.

 

“I cooked some noodles.”

 

“I steamed some rice today. Do you want to try it?”

 

“My brother sent me some sausages. They are really delicious.”

 

Yes, no one could resist the temptation of good food. During these times, Fei Yuhan was at a loss for what to do with him. This tactic was well known among the new recruits. They all knew that Fei Yuhan, who normally kept his distance from people and had a notoriously bad temper, had a very strong dragon following him—a human who stuck to him like glue. They were always inseparable.

 

As for Jian Sheng himself: “Great, today is another successful day of data collection!”

 

Over this month, it was impossible for there to be no feelings at all. He was a noble dragon, the future pillar of society, destined for an extraordinary fate. He should not have any entanglements with an obscure human. They were like clouds in the sky, slowly intersecting and then drifting apart.

 

On the day of his departure, Jian Sheng went to find Fei Yuhan.

 

At that time, Fei Yuhan had just come out of the training pod. Seeing Jian Sheng, he asked, “What are we eating tonight?”

 

Jian Sheng smiled and said, “Hotpot.”

 

“Hotpot?” Fei Yuhan said, “That takes a lot of time. You didn’t show up all day; were you preparing this?”

 

Jian Sheng shook his head and led Fei Yuhan to his personal mini fridge in the room. When he opened it, it was full of food. He said, “These are some frozen foods. You don’t like nutrient solutions. When you’re tired from training, you can heat these up. There’s not much, and I won’t be around anymore, so ration them.”

 

“I noticed you don’t take good care of your body. Even if you are a dragon, you shouldn’t neglect your health.”

 

He babbled like an old nanny. Fei Yuhan, who had once met Jian Sheng’s older brother Jian Luo, knew who he reminded him of. That boy also looked delicate, very much like this kid in front of him. However, Jian Luo was more reserved. Fei Yuhan didn’t know if being talkative ran in the family.

 

Fei Yuhan chuckled and was about to say, “You worry too much…”

 

Jian Sheng closed the fridge and said, “If life is tough, don’t take it out on your health. Even if you’re a dragon, you shouldn’t ignore self-care. You taught me that if one path doesn’t work, take another that suits you. That was your advice.”

 

Fei Yuhan was stunned.

 

The boy in front of him raised his face, looking at Fei Yuhan, leaned in closer, lowered his voice, and with a mischievous smile on his lips, said, “If it were you, you’d read more books to avoid embarrassment next time, senior.”

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T/N: Hope you enjoyed the side stories as much as I did!!! Just one more before this series is really over~ Apparently the next one was a pretty recent update by the author, I wonder what it’s gonna be about, the title is pretty straightforward, but I’m not spoiling it till you see it next week hehe 🙂

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How about some mystery or showbiz? Check out Morbid Addiction & Perfection

What about the perfect, most non-toxic male lead ever? Laws of Love

How about MC nursing ML back to health? Forced into the Deep

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Chapter 180 –  Jian Sheng’s Major (Extra 5.1)

 

Jian Sheng’s initial impression of Fei Yuhan was not good.

 

To be precise, it was very bad. He found Fei Yuhan to be arrogant and condescending, and he simply didn’t like him at all.

 

“This semester’s top student is Fei Yuhan again.”

 

“This year’s most popular person in the school is also Fei Yuhan.”

 

“Wow, did you hear? Brother Han…”

 

Almost half of the school’s students were fans of Fei Yuhan, while the other half were his die-hard followers. As a non-fan, or rather, an anti-fan, Jian Sheng felt absolutely nothing about him.

 

Until one day—

 

“Jian Sheng, come over here.”

 

The homeroom teacher’s voice called from outside.

 

Jian Sheng hesitated for a moment before standing up and walking outside. He saw the teacher looking at him with a worried expression. Startled, he walked up to the teacher and respectfully said, “Teacher.”

 

“Hmm.”

 

The homeroom teacher sighed and said, “Jian Sheng, your grades for this class assessment aren’t very good.”

 

Jian Sheng was well aware of this. He understood what the teacher meant. His academic performance was average, and to be honest, his physical fitness was lacking. Among the beastmen, who generally had good physical qualities, he, as a human, was indeed dragging the class down.

 

“I don’t want to pressure you,” the teacher said, pushing his glasses up. “This time, you just need to pass. I know your foundation is weak, so you need to spend more time practicing.”

 

Jian Sheng nodded obediently. “Thank you, teacher. I understand.”

 

He knew that he shouldn’t complain about his difficulties; overcoming them was the right thing to do.

 

Because he had a perfect score in cultural subjects, he skipped some classes to train in the gym when there were fewer people. The gym had a running track, and to quickly improve his endurance, he ran lap after lap until he reached his limit.

 

Sweat dripped down his face and fell to the ground. His fair face flushed red as he lay exhausted on the floor, unsure of the time or place.

 

“Click.”

 

The sound of the electric door opening caught his attention.

 

Jian Sheng was surprised. He had checked, and no one was supposed to be here this early. Could it be the teacher checking the equipment, or the administrator?

 

The footsteps were unhurried, like a graceful hunter walking in its territory. Finally, the footsteps stopped in front of him. Exhausted, Jian Sheng looked up with difficulty and met a pair of teasing eyes.

 

Fei Yuhan raised an eyebrow. “What a coincidence.”

 

“What are you…”

 

Fei Yuhan glanced at him. “Taking a nap here?”

 

Jian Sheng blushed with anger. “No, I’m just resting for a while.”

 

How could this guy be so sharp-eyed? It was infuriating.

 

“Is that so?” Fei Yuhan’s gaze turned indifferent. “Keep it up.”

 

Jian Sheng didn’t want to respond. He slowly got up, but his legs gave out, and he fell back down. He heard a faint chuckle, not mocking but definitely directed at him.

 

Jian Sheng was annoyed. “What’s so funny? You people with strong physiques wouldn’t understand.”

 

Fei Yuhan’s smile faded. “What does this have to do with physique? You’re using the wrong method. No matter how hard you try, it’s futile.”

 

Jian Sheng was confused. “?”

 

“Your physical condition is poor. You shouldn’t waste time on long-term endurance training. Instead, you should choose more skill-based events,” Fei Yuhan said. “For example, simulated combat machines, shooting, dodgeball—these are all events that can help you score in the physical test. Otherwise, with your running speed, you won’t pass even if you train for ten years.”

 

Jian Sheng, who had been furious, suddenly felt his anger dissipate and even found some sense in Fei Yuhan’s words.

 

Jian Sheng humbly asked, “So, what should I do?”

 

Fei Yuhan sneered. “How would I know?”

 

“…”

 

“Go ask your teacher.” Fei Yuhan wasn’t in a charitable mood. “Even if you’re not smart, you shouldn’t be dumb enough to not ask questions, right?”

 

Jian Sheng choked, his gratitude quickly extinguished. Just when he thought Fei Yuhan was being nice, it turned out to be wishful thinking.

 

However, with the suggestion in mind, Jian Sheng promptly discussed his idea with the teacher, asking if he could change his physical test events or adjust his training strategy. Surprisingly, the teacher agreed quickly and offered substantial help.

 

After half a month of training, Jian Sheng’s results improved to a passing level. Even the homeroom teacher remarked, “I didn’t expect it. You have real talent for these events. I see you in a new light now!”

 

Jian Sheng smiled slightly. “Thank you, teacher.”

 

Looking at his passing grades, Jian Sheng felt a bit dazed. His dream had always been to become a policeman or a soldier to protect his family. But after starting school, he realized how difficult it was. His physical abilities couldn’t keep up, and he had to work a hundred times harder than others in academics just to stay on par.

 

So—

 

He had actually considered giving up.

 

It was Fei Yuhan who pointed out another path. If one road doesn’t work, change your approach.

 

Do what you’re good at.

 

Staring at his report card, Jian Sheng fell into deep thought. Suddenly, he realized that the person he wasn’t very familiar with, and whom he didn’t have a good impression of, had resolved his long-standing dilemma.

 

Next time they met, he’d properly thank him. At least, he thought, he should sincerely say thank you.

 

“What? You’re changing your major?”

 

“Really? Why not continue with the physical test?”

 

“Class monitor, don’t be discouraged. I heard you passed the physical test this time. If you keep trying, you’ll make it.”

 

Jian Sheng shook his head. “I’m planning to apply for the research department at Phoenix Station. My academics are strong, and they’re recruiting interns next year. I want to give it a try.”

 

His friend was shocked. “But didn’t you want to join the Dragon Clan?”

 

“I want to try what I’m good at. Knowing when to give up is also important,” Jian Sheng said. “In every field and position, if you work hard, you can shine. I want to see if I can do it.”

 

“Even getting into Phoenix Station is tough,” his friend said. “You can apply to other research places too. If you only apply to Phoenix Station, you might miss other opportunities and regret it.”

 

Jian Sheng didn’t seem to mind. “If I don’t try, that’s when I’ll regret it.”

 

…

 

Ten months later

 

Phoenix Station’s research department welcomed its only intern. The department head said, “Your first task is to observe and record health data indicators and design health wristbands for the new recruits of the Dragon Clan.”

 

Jian Sheng was full of enthusiasm: “Senior, I will definitely complete the task.”

 

“Good.”

 

The senior handed over the documents and a car pass: “These are the mission files for this batch of new recruits, and you will be responsible for following up and collecting their information. Go on, do your best.”

 

The eager newcomer took the files and eagerly opened the first page. The face that appeared was handsome, and next to it were three large characters: Fei Yuhan.

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T/N: Hope you enjoyed the side stories as much as I did!!! Just 2 more chapters before this series is really over~

Hope you’re having a good day! Drink water and make sure to sleep early! (>w<)/

If you like my translations, feel free to donate to my ko-fi!

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If you like cats, check out Revenge of the Garfield

If you like dragons, check out I’m Pregnant with the Hope of the Entire Planet and The Dragon and the ‘Princess’

How about some mystery or showbiz? Check out Morbid Addiction & Perfection

What about the perfect, most non-toxic male lead ever? Laws of Love

How about MC nursing ML back to health? Forced into the Deep

and many, many more!

 

Thank you for all your support <3 Leave a comment if you like 🙂 I love reading them!

 

Chapter 179 – Jian Sheng (Extra 4)

 

At the beginning, Fei Yuhan disliked Jian Sheng. 

 

No, to be precise, he had no impression of Jian Sheng. He only knew there was a human in the academy whose family had paid for his admission. But beyond that, there was nothing noteworthy about him. 

 

Well, who can say having money isn’t a noteworthy trait?

 

“Brother Han, that’s the human,” his little follower pointed out during the morning assembly. 

 

Fei Yuhan glanced in the direction indicated and saw a thinly dressed young man walking among the crowd. He was delicate in appearance, wearing a short-sleeved black school uniform and long trousers. The white short-sleeved shirt revealed his slender arms, and under the sunlight, his fair skin seemed to glow. He looked somewhat frail and quiet. It was said that humans were fragile, and this boy seemed like he could be crushed with one hand. 

 

Rich? Fei Yuhan quickly dismissed the thought after a brief glance. 

 

His gaze wasn’t overly aggressive, but the boy not far away still looked up, seemingly sensing the attention. His eyes were filled with curiosity and a bit of fear, like a small, friendly rabbit curious about everything. Their eyes met, and the boy politely looked away. 

 

Not the same kind of person. 

 

Fei Yuhan quickly concluded that he and this person could never intersect.

 

……

 

But life always seemed to have a way of playing tricks on him.

 

“Sir, this is your bill. Please verify and confirm the payment.” A somewhat childish voice sounded beside him. He looked up and saw that delicate face. Jian Sheng said, “The total is 2389 star coins.”

 

Fei Yuhan glanced at the restaurant. “Is this place yours?”

 

Jian Sheng was taken aback and shook his head, “No.”

 

“Then why are you collecting money here?”

 

“I!” Jian Sheng hesitated, pointing at his work uniform, “I’m a part-time waiter.”

 

Fei Yuhan raised an eyebrow, verified the bill, and paid with his card. However, his little followers couldn’t resist examining this rare species in the school. They started questioning:

 

“Hey, do you know that students working privately is against school rules?”

 

“If you’re punished, your parents will be called.”

 

“Isn’t your family quite wealthy? Why are you working here?”

 

A series of questions clearly confused Jian Sheng. He hadn’t realized the seriousness of the situation, and perhaps didn’t even understand why it violated school rules. The mention of calling parents clearly frightened him, and his face showed a mix of panic.

 

Jian Sheng blushed, gripping the bill tightly, and stammered, “I only come occasionally to earn some living expenses. I didn’t know it was against the rules. Please don’t tell the teachers. I won’t come again.”

 

Poor kid.

 

These words flashed through Fei Yuhan’s mind. 

 

The child standing in front of him blushed, his body trembling slightly, probably malnourished. The work uniform’s collarbone was more noticeable due to tension. He was more than a head shorter than Fei Yuhan, and he looked younger. They were here to dine, but he was working, despite attending such a prestigious school.

 

Someone else might have felt pity, but not Fei Yuhan. He had no interest in sympathizing with others.

 

“Don’t worry,” Fei Yuhan said slowly, “No one’s that bored.”

 

Jian Sheng looked at him timidly.

 

Fei Yuhan, standing a head taller, looked down at him with an overwhelming presence. His handsome face carried an arrogant and indifferent smile. “If I were you, I’d read the school rules more. At least know to avoid schoolmates next time.”

 

Jian Sheng felt a deep sense of shame.

 

Fei Yuhan turned to leave but paused after a few steps. “Oh, and…”

 

Jian Sheng, feeling a chill, didn’t know why he was so afraid of this person. He turned around cautiously like a timid hedgehog. “What?”

 

“Tie your collar properly.” Fei Yuhan’s smile disappeared, his voice low.

 

……

 

!!!

 

It was just a simple encounter, something no one would remember, until—

 

At noon, a group went to the cafeteria to eat. While discussing what to eat, Fei Yuhan realized his meal card was missing.

 

“No way, did you lose it?”

 

“Could it have fallen at the restaurant yesterday?”

 

“Hey, could that kid have picked it up?”

 

“Why didn’t he return it? Maybe he wants to keep it?”

 

“Not necessarily…”

 

Fei Yuhan’s cold gaze swept over them. “Finished?”

 

For some reason, they all felt a chill and didn’t dare to speak further. In this school, many were influential, but Fei Yuhan had the highest prestige. He was a dragon, though not pure-blooded, he had royal blood, the same lineage as Marshal Lu Shifeng. 

 

In the future, even if not the Dragon King, he would be a significant figure among the dragons.

 

Fei Yuhan withdrew his gaze. “Let’s go.”

 

“Boss, where to?”

 

“To eat.”

 

“But you lost your meal card.”

 

“Don’t you have one?”

 

“……”

 

Later, Fei Yuhan met Jian Sheng again during the school festival. Jian Sheng had bumped into him in line. He decided to ask Jian Sheng for his meal card and see what reaction he would have—perhaps pride, or… boastfulness?

 

Fei Yuhan stood on the path. “Meal card.”

 

Jian Sheng hesitated for a moment, then quickly took it out and handed it over. “I’m sorry, I wanted to return it to you, but your area was too strictly guarded, so I thought of giving it to a teacher, but I didn’t get a chance.”

 

Fei Yuhan gave a low “hmm.”

 

“Sorry for the trouble,” Jian Sheng said regretfully. “I heard it’s a hassle to replace it, needing family to come to school. It’s good I returned it in time. Don’t worry, I didn’t touch the money inside.”

 

Fei Yuhan said, “I know.”

 

“Huh?”

 

His face showed surprise at how Fei Yuhan knew.

 

Fei Yuhan said, “If you had used it, you would know I have no parents.”

 

Jian Sheng’s eyes showed shock, and for a moment, his gaze carried sympathy and pity, a complex mix of emotions.

 

Fei Yuhan looked at him indifferently. Just as Jian Sheng thought he would say something, the man moved closer. When Fei Yuhan spoke someone’s name, it had a magnetic, enchanting quality. “Jian Sheng.”

 

Jian Sheng stammered, “Sorry, I didn’t mean to mention…”

 

“If I were you, I’d read more history and learn about replication technology,” Fei Yuhan’s gaze carried a hint of mockery. “At least next time, you won’t make such a fool of yourself, right?”

 

“……”

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T/N: Hope you enjoyed the side stories as much as I did!!! Just 3 more before this series is really over~

Hope you’re having a good day! Drink water and make sure to sleep early! (>w<)/

If you like my translations, feel free to donate to my ko-fi!

I really, really appreciate all the support from my readers <3 It goes a long way and motivates me lots!

https://ko-fi.com/hoenibean

 

Also, check out the other series we have on HoH!

If you like cats, check out Revenge of the Garfield

If you like dragons, check out I’m Pregnant with the Hope of the Entire Planet and The Dragon and the ‘Princess’

How about some mystery or showbiz? Check out Morbid Addiction & Perfection

What about the perfect, most non-toxic male lead ever? Laws of Love

How about MC nursing ML back to health? Forced into the Deep

and many, many more!

 

Thank you for all your support <3 Leave a comment if you like 🙂 I love reading them!

 

Chapter 178 – Dragon Clan Brothers (Extra 2.2)

 

…

 

Lu Chengyu dared to say that if this was his own brother, he would have already turned around and walked away.

 

However, his sister reacted quickly. She smiled warmly at the nervous young girl sitting there and said, “Hello.”

 

The girl holding the lunch box was stared at by her and inexplicably became nervous. She stood up and said softly, “Hello, my name is Shen Wenjing. I am a student from the union, and I am from the Jade Rabbit Clan.”

 

“Oh?” His sister’s golden-framed glasses glistened in the sunlight. For a moment, her gaze was as cold and merciless as Nie Yan’s when evaluating the worth of merchandise. “So, you’re from the Jade Rabbit Clan. Nice to meet you.”

 

Shen Wenjing inexplicably felt uncomfortable.

 

On the other hand, Lu Heizai, who was a bit thick-skinned, didn’t notice it and continued, “Wenjing has been eating here during the union these past few days. She brought her own lunch box, and the food is made by herself.”

 

Lu Chengyu glanced at him and said bluntly, “You made the food yourself too?”

 

“I…”

 

Lu Heizai said, “I brought some dry food because Wenjing said if she ate the lunch box alone, others might look down on her, so I accompanied her.”

 

Lu Chengyu glanced at Shen Wenjing. When his eyes stared at someone, it gave the person a feeling that all their thoughts were exposed under his eyelids. After a moment of staring, he sneered, “I see.”

 

“Then let’s eat together.” Lu Chengyu wanted to see if she really had only this trick up her sleeve. “Why don’t we just go to the cafeteria to eat together?”

 

Shen Wenjing didn’t want to be with them because, despite their seemingly friendly demeanor, they actually concealed sharp edges, giving her a very dangerous feeling—extremely dangerous. She wasn’t a match for these two, and they also weren’t her targets.

 

Besides, her target wasn’t these two. Why should they interfere and ruin her plans?

 

Thinking of this, Shen Wenjing wanted to refuse, “No, I’ll just eat by myself…”

 

Lu Chengyu directly said to his brother, “The professor asked you to take care of her. If he knows that you only let her eat the lunch box she brought and didn’t take her to the cafeteria, wouldn’t he have an opinion of you?”

 

These words finally enlightened Heizai.

 

Heizai suddenly realized and looked at Shen Wenjing beside him. He said, “Yes, if you go to the cafeteria with us, others won’t look down on you.”

 

Shen Wenjing was taken aback.

 

“Then let’s go.” Heizai was enthusiastic. “Let’s eat together, I’m starving.”

 

He didn’t even dare to say just now that he hadn’t eaten enough, which was really pitiful for a dragon.

 

Lu Chengyu saw that his brother had agreed, and he showed a meaningful smile. Then he said to Shen Wenjing, “Big brother, if we take Miss Shen with us, people might think Miss Shen is freeloading. How about we directly give Miss Shen the money to let her buy her own meal? Wouldn’t that be better?”

 

For a moment, Heizai actually thought his brother was very considerate!

 

Lu Chengyin turned to Shen Wenjing and said, “Then I’ll give you the money, and you can buy your own meal. Don’t be too polite with us.”

 

Shen Wenjing’s smile froze on her face.

 

She wasn’t actually poor to the point where she couldn’t afford the cafeteria meal. She just wanted to use this opportunity to spend every noon with Lu Chengyin, and also to get closer to his brother and sister, increasing their chances of being alone together.

 

If she had to buy her own meal, what would be the point of all this?

 

However, just as she was thinking, Lu Chengyu took a step forward, looking down at her with an icy aura, and sneered, “Miss Shen, please tap your bracelet. I’ll transfer the money to you.”

 

Shen Wenjing hesitated, unwilling to move.

 

“Why?”

 

Lu Chengyu seemed to see through her thoughts and smiled, “No need to feel embarrassed. What’s my brother’s is mine, and what’s mine is my brother’s. You don’t need to distinguish or care who it belongs to because we are one.”

 

After speaking, he glanced at the boy beside him, seemingly unintentionally.

 

Lu Heizai nodded beside him, “Mhm, we are together.”

 

This sentence was a direct hit to the heart.

 

Lu Chengyu decisively transferred five thousand star coins and smiled, “I heard from your brother that your family is in a difficult situation. Keep the money for a taxi, and walk in the future. It’s easier for him to get up early a few times.”

 

Lu Heizai felt ashamed of having his secret revealed, “What are you talking about!”

 

Lu Chengyu acted as if he hadn’t heard and withdrew his hand, stopping the conversation. He was unusually talkative today, but after dealing with people, he returned to normal, walked to Lu Heizai, and said, “Let’s go.”

 

Lu Chengyin asked, “Where to?”

 

“To eat,” Lu Chengyu said, “If we wait any longer, today’s spare ribs will be gone.”

 

“I forgot! Hurry up, you guys are growing and need to eat more. Spare ribs are good for calcium. Dad said last time you two are picky eaters and only love meat. Do you think it’s normal for the dragon race to eat meat?”

 

“Isn’t it because big brother likes to eat spare ribs?”

 

“…Nonsense!”

 

The three of them left noisily, leaving Shen Wenjing standing in place, watching their departing figures, a hint of coldness gradually gathering in her eyes.

 

The next day.

 

“Bang!”

 

There was an accident at the experimental base during an experiment. The sudden commotion not only scared students in other places but also frightened those in the laboratory.

 

“What happened?”

 

“I heard the experiment in that group went wrong.”

 

“A girl got hurt, right?”

 

While everyone was discussing, the school doctor had already rushed over. It was indeed Lu Chengyin’s group that had a small accident during the experiment, and among the injured was Shen Wenjing. As the senior responsible, Lu Chengyin followed along.

 

Shen Wenjing’s injuries were not severe, but the wounds were visible and looked serious. Despite this, she still tried to talk to Lu Chengyin, “Brother Chengyin, it’s not your fault, it’s all my own carelessness…”

 

“It’s okay, don’t worry.”

 

“Even if I get disfigured, it might be my fate…”

 

Lu Chengyin was also a bit stunned. Their school was a noble school, and those who became nobles had strong backgrounds, so they rarely got hurt. Even if they did, they healed quickly. For example, his sister, although a delicate girl, usually didn’t get disfigured from injuries.

 

“Others wait outside.”

 

The doctor refused entry to others outside the emergency room. Lu Chengyin waited outside. Other injured students were there too, but their injuries were not serious. The professor arrived later. For his prized student Lu Chengyin, he didn’t scold him but reminded him, “Chengyin, these students need rest now. Originally, they were supposed to return to school tomorrow, but given the situation, they can’t go back. Please take care of them.”

 

Lu Chengyin nodded, “Okay, Professor, I…”

 

He felt a bit guilty. The experiment was simple, and he thought there was no problem, so he wasn’t watching closely. Unexpectedly, this small oversight led to a big accident.

 

The professor patted Lu Chengyin on the shoulder and said, “No one can perfectly avoid accidents. When they happen, we just do our best to handle them, understand?”

 

Lu Chengyin nodded slightly.

 

Thus, his younger siblings soon noticed that their eldest brother had become unusually busy. It might have been his sense of responsibility and mission all along, or maybe it was his self-blame for negligence, but he was very attentive in taking care of the injured.

 

“I’m going to the hospital to check.”

 

“You guys go ahead, I’ll stay. I’m going to the hospital.”

 

“It seems like I need to stay overnight; I haven’t been home these past few days.”

 

Lu Chengyin’s actions finally aroused Lu Chengyu’s dissatisfaction after three days. He said, “Are you a servant?”

 

Lu Heizai was taken aback.

 

“Being ordered around by others.” Lu Chengyin said, “What, did you set the fire that caused the explosion?”

 

Lu Heizai said, “But I’m the responsible person. They need my help. I…”

 

“Can you manage it all?”

 

A slightly cold voice interrupted him, and the room fell silent.

 

“You can’t manage the countless people in this world.”

 

The boy sitting on the bed had his face lowered, hiding his expression, but his eyes were dark. He said, “Lu Chengyin, do you understand?”

 

Unlike the usual lazy and casual teasing, these words seemed to carry the weight of a thousand pounds.

 

Lu Heizai was stunned for a moment, then he pounced and hugged the brother who had not acted coquettishly since growing up, laughing heartily, “What’s wrong with you today?”

 

Lu Chengyu was knocked onto the bed by his sudden movement and pushed him away in disgust, “I’m not joking with you.”

 

After some playful wrestling, Lu Chengyin finally lay down next to him, panting, his blood-red eyes as clear as a bright ruby. He said, “I know you’re afraid I’ll be taken advantage of, but your brother isn’t that foolish. It’s just that those kids remind me of you and our sister when you were younger. It’s a pity you two matured so early. It seems you haven’t liked being around me for a long time. When you were little, you always wanted to sleep with your brother, then you started school and didn’t play with me anymore. When you got hurt, you didn’t tell me. When you had problems, you didn’t discuss them with me. I was always worried, afraid you’d be too withdrawn. I didn’t know what to do, and I still don’t.”

 

As he spoke, he actually felt a bit aggrieved.

 

Lu Chengyin said, “I thought you didn’t need your brother anymore.”

 

Lu Chengyu lay quietly on the bed, listening to the rambling voice beside him. He felt an unprecedented calm. He said, “Brother.”

 

Lu Chengyin: “Yeah?”

 

“You’re such an idiot.”

 

“You brat, I’m your brother. Say that again?”

 

The corner of Lu Chengyu’s mouth slowly curved into a smile. He chuckled softly and finally looked at him again, “Although you’re very stupid, you’re still Lu Chengyin.”

 

Lu Chengyin was stunned, “What do you mean?”

 

“It means,” Lu Chengyu said, “no matter what, whether you get married and have kids, achieve great success, you’ll always be my and our sister’s brother.”

 

That won’t change, you fool.

 

…

 

The next day

 

Shen Wenjing found that no matter how many messages she sent, Lu Chengyin didn’t come back. He said, “My brother hasn’t been feeling well these days. I need to take care of him.”

 

Not feeling well?

 

A dragon feeling unwell? And what could be wrong with that fearful-looking teenager?

 

Just as Shen Wenjing was puzzled, the door to the ward opened, and a tall teenager stood outside. His appearance was impeccable: broad shoulders, a narrow waist, long and muscular legs. The deep blue, neatly tailored school uniform perfectly showcased Lu Shifeng’s elegance and composure. His looks leaned more towards Jian Luo, softer, which seemed to be the perfect disguise.

 

For some reason, Shen Wenjing felt a bit nervous, “You, what are you doing here?”

 

“Are you messaging my brother about the progress of his condition?” Lu Chengyu took a step toward her, his boots clacking on the polished floor with a cold, methodical rhythm, like a specter from hell closing in on its prey.

 

Shen Wenjing said, “I didn’t message you.”

 

Lu Chengyu curled his lips into a smile. “So what? Does it make a difference?”

 

Shen Wenjing was taken aback.

 

“The one you like is the heir to the dragon clan and all that wealth, right?” Lu Chengyu leaned down, his handsome face magnified in front of Shen Wenjing. His voice was low and gentle, with a seductive charm impossible for a young girl to resist. “What he has, I also have. Is it any different if you message me?”

 

For a moment, Shen Wenjing wavered. “You…”

 

A smile tugged at the corners of Lu Chengyu’s mouth. “He’s dumb, doesn’t understand romance, barely passes his grades. He’s not as smart as my sister or as outstanding as me. Do you really think he’ll ever become the Dragon King? With me, your chances are much better, don’t you think?”

 

Faced with that face and gentle voice, no girl could resist. Shen Wenjing murmured, “But I…”

 

Suddenly!

 

Lu Chengyu’s gaze turned icy, like a venomous snake’s, cold and dangerous. He smirked.

 

“Smack!”

 

A stack of photos and documents hit Shen Wenjing in the face. Lu Chengyu looked down at her, as if she were a disgusting, lowly insect.

 

“Take a good look at what you are. Do you have the right to despise him?”

 

The photos showed Shen Wenjing’s previous indiscretions at school: getting close with a low-ranking noble, bribing a lab teacher to cause an explosion, bullying classmates, and stealing boyfriends. She never knew her secrets had been dug up so thoroughly.

 

Her heart turned cold. She looked at the man in front of her, feeling a deep-rooted fear but still trying to struggle. “If you dare to spread this, I’ll scream harassment and ruin you too…”

 

“Creak.”

 

A sound came from outside.

 

A girl was leaning against the door, looking in. It was the sister.

 

Lu Chengqi was playing with a storage device, waving it casually. “Hi.”

 

Shen Wenjing froze, not expecting anyone else to be outside, let alone that the supposedly amiable girl had a dangerous glint behind her glasses. “I’ve recorded everything.”

 

Shen Wenjing trembled.

 

She realized that if she didn’t admit her mistakes now, she might meet a terrible end. She finally understood that this second prince of the dragon clan was not someone to be trifled with.

 

“I was wrong. I’ll never do it again. I’ll leave right away. I won’t bother him anymore. I won’t even think about him. Please let me go.”

 

Lu Chengqi raised an eyebrow and said, “Hmm? Are you still going to accuse my second brother of harassment?”

 

Shen Wenjing’s tears fell like rain. “I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I admit my mistake. I won’t do it again.”

 

At this moment, she deeply understood that while the eldest brother of the Lu family might be kind, the other two were not to be messed with.

 

Lu Chengqi said, “Will I still see you tomorrow?”

 

Shen Wenjing knew she had narrowly escaped disaster. “No, no, I’ll leave immediately!”

 

Even though the sister said this, the boy standing nearby still looked cold.

 

Shen Wenjing quickly added, “I won’t mention you coming here. I’ll find another excuse. I’m really sorry. I won’t do it again.”

 

The boy’s expression softened slightly but remained stern. “Leave this place and never appear before me or him again. If you repeat your actions…”

 

Shen Wenjing was so frightened she kowtowed. “I swear, I swear. I really won’t do it again!”

 

Lu Chengyu’s eyes were filled with indifference, as if the desperate pleas were nothing but fleeting clouds to him. All his mercy and sympathy were reserved from birth, and the only emotions left in this world were for his family. His family was his whole world. He wanted to protect his elder brother and his younger sister. If anyone tried to hurt them, he would never forgive them.

 

Turning around, he left. The siblings walked out of the hospital and unexpectedly ran into their straightforward big brother carrying some things.

 

Hei Zai asked, “What are you two doing here?”

 

Lu Chengqi and Lu Chengyu exchanged glances, and the sister spoke first, “We heard Miss Shen’s illness has improved, so we came to check on her.”

 

Hei Zai had a puzzled look on his face, “Her illness improved this quickly?”

 

“Of course,” the sister nodded and dialed Shen Wenjing’s number. She said, “Miss Shen, are you better? My brother and I are outside. Do you need us to come in and see you?”

 

On the other end, Shen Wenjing was eager, “Yes, yes, I’m better. I’m already getting ready to be discharged. You don’t need to come.”

 

Hei Zai asked, “So soon, do you need help?”

 

Shen Wenjing seemed to fear he might come, “Don’t come. I’m already fine. You don’t need to come.”

 

Hei Zai said, “But…”

 

“It’s nothing, you just take care of yourself, thank you!” Shen Wenjing quickly hung up, almost too fast for anyone to react. The sister smiled and said, “Brother, she’s fine. We checked on her. The school gave us a half-day off today, and I told our second brother that we should go to Dad’s new entertainment and dining city to play. Will you take us?”

 

Hei Zai snapped back from his shock, and upon hearing that his younger siblings wanted to play, he became energetic again, “Do you want your big brother to take you? Finally, you realize the fun of going with your brother. You know, a few years ago when you went out, you never took your brother. Do you know how dangerous it is? Only with your brother can you be better protected…”

 

The sister rolled her eyes and said softly, “I wasn’t out messing around, I was out studying, not just playing.”

 

“Playing is fine,” Lu Hei Zai said, “You’re still young. There’s nothing wrong with playing.”

 

The sister retorted, “I’m young, but I can still achieve something. Don’t underestimate people.”

 

“The family raised you, and it’s okay to have high standards for yourself.”

 

The sister looked up and exchanged glances with her second brother, Lu Chengyu, who lazily said, “Shut up, you’re so noisy.”

 

This indeed made the chatty Hei Zai quiet. He said, “Rude child, can’t your brother even say a few words?”

 

Lu Chengyu glanced at his sister and said, “He’s right. You don’t have to push yourself so hard.”

 

“You’re always like this,” the sister muttered.

 

She could never forget how, due to her weak health as a child, her two brothers went to great lengths to protect her. Once, because of her poor physical education grades, their clumsy big brother even deliberately scored low to spare her feelings.

 

All along, the three of them had been together. She received her brothers’ care and concern, but she didn’t want to be a flower in a greenhouse. She wanted to become a tree that could shield them from the wind and rain.

 

Thinking this, she heard her big brother say, “The car is here.”

 

He still habitually stood in front of her, in a protective stance. Even though they hadn’t spent much time together these past two years, their big brother hadn’t become distant from anyone. He still protected and cared for his sister meticulously.

 

Looking at his back, Lu Chengqi whispered, “Because I also want to protect you.”

 

The noise from the approaching car was loud, and Hei Zai didn’t hear the soft words. He turned back and asked, “What did you just say?”

 

Lu Chengqi paused and smiled, “I said, we can park here. Brother, you’re really silly. The school emphasized just a couple of days ago that once caught, points will be deducted from your attendance.”

 

Hei Zai scratched his head and asked his younger brother again, “Really?”

 

Lu Chengyu nonchalantly nodded.

 

…

 

From the open space came Hei Zai’s cries of anguish.

 

The sister looked at her lively big brother, her eyes curved with an inner smile. She used to think she wanted to keep her distance from her brothers, not wanting to be a burden again. But now, she suddenly felt differently. Weren’t they always meant to be together?

 

She pushed her glasses up and spoke, “Let’s go, we’ll walk ahead together.”

 

Hei Zai stopped muttering to himself and said, “If we park here, it might be a bit far to walk outside the school.”

 

“It’s okay,” the sister said, “Let’s walk together.”

 

Together from now on.

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T/N: Hope you enjoyed the side stories as much as I did!!! Just a few more before this series is really over~

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Chapter 177 – His Royal Highness of the Dragon Clan (Extra 2.1)

 

Jian Luo, the young prince, was a prominent figure at school. Whether on Earth or among the Dragon Clan, he seemed to carry a golden aura wherever he went. It’s worth noting that these young princes had excellent personalities. They were very polite and friendly towards others, although their temperaments varied greatly.

 

Lu Chengyin was the most sunny and friendly. He was extremely popular and everyone wanted to be close to this sunny boy. Even in school, wherever he went, a group of people followed him, and he even had a fan club.

 

Lu Chengyu, on the other hand, had a very cold personality, as cold as an iceberg. People who approached him felt frozen in place. Lu Chengqi was very clever, not as cold as his elder brother. In school, he also got along well with everyone, but perhaps because of his intelligence, there was always a certain distance perceived between him and others.

 

—

 

School

 

“I think Chengyin is in love.”

 

“Do you think so too?”

 

“Yeah, a few days ago he suddenly asked me how to make a man happy.”

 

A group of students gathered gossiping. Outside, there was some commotion and noise. They turned around and saw a boy walking towards them. He was tall, with handsome features resembling Lu Shifeng to a considerable extent, but while Marshal Lu was always noble and elegant, this young prince exuded a natural and masculine aura.

 

Today, he was holding something in his hands.

 

When the students saw him, they surrounded him: “What does Chengyin have?”

 

Lu Heizai held a small medicine box in his arms and said, “I’m delivering medicine to someone.”

 

‼️⁉️⁉️

 

The students exchanged glances, each seeing different emotions in each other’s eyes—some shocked, some resistant and unable to accept, and others burning with gossip curiosity. One person directly asked, “Who are you giving it to?”

 

This was quite rare. Who could have made Lu Chengyin act like this?

 

Lu Heizai said, “To Chengyu. He got injured during training yesterday, so I’m taking him some medicine.”

 

“……”

 

The gazes of the crowd gradually became somewhat lackluster.

 

“Did any of you see Chengyu today?” Lu Heizai put down his backpack. “He came to school on his own this morning. Did anyone see where he went?”

 

The class monitor said, “It seems he went to the training hall.”

 

A hint of what looked like annoyance flashed across Lu Heizai’s face. “Got it.”

 

He strode out, leaving the classmates to ponder the meaning of life. So Lu Chengyin wasn’t in love after all. Was that younger boy his brother?

 

—

 

Training Grounds

 

Early in the morning, when there weren’t many people around, a simulated battle machine opened, and someone sat up inside, wiping their face with a towel.

 

“Bang!”

 

The door was forcefully pushed open.

 

A figure strode in like a shooting star, accompanied by Heizai-style grumbling: “Lu Chengyu, are you still not seeing eye to eye with your brother? Why didn’t you wait for me this morning? Are you getting too big for your boots? Why didn’t you tell your brother you were hurt? Why did you come to training when you’re injured? Do you want me to tell Dad?!”

 

Lu Chengyu paused in his actions, lazily tossed the towel aside, and lifted his eyes to look at his somewhat silly older brother. “I didn’t want to waste time with someone who sleeps in every morning.”

 

—

 

Heizai was speechless. “Who sleeps in every morning?!”

 

Lu Chengyu chuckled softly.

 

“I heard you hurt your ankle.”

 

Lu Heizai sat down beside the simulated battle machine and naturally began to inspect the injury. His younger siblings didn’t have particularly robust health. Lu Chengyu seemed to inherit many traits from their father, with softer features initially, very delicate and beautiful. However, he could be cold, his demeanor transforming him into an icy beauty, terrifyingly cold yet still delicate and ruthless, with a body as fragile as Jian Luo’s.

 

Lu Chengyu was not very interested. “Are you kidding me? The Dragon Clan’s self-healing ability is strong. It’ll be fine by this afternoon.”

 

“This medicine is different!” Lu Heizai gestured to the medicine box. “Applying this will numb the pain. Waiting for self-healing would be quite painful.”

 

Lu Chengyu smirked ambiguously. “Who do you think is afraid of pain like you?”

 

Lu Heizai was annoyed and embarrassed. “Lu Chengyu, you better watch it. Don’t push me to beat you up.”

 

Lu Chengyu looked sternly at him, but his actions were unexpectedly gentle as he applied the medicine to himself. He wasn’t in pain, but he furrowed his brows slightly, making it seem like his leg was broken.

 

Just like Dad, always worrying unnecessarily.

 

Lu Chengyu scorned his irrational brother, but his expression softened considerably. Leaning lazily against the simulated battle pod, he drawled, “Sure.”

 

The two chatted for a while until a slender figure appeared at the door of the training room. She wore a long robe school uniform, her features lively and cute. Her white hair was tied up with a few strands falling gently around her temples, giving her a literary and quiet demeanor. She wore glasses with gold frames, not ordinary glasses—only two pairs existed in the world: one worn by the wealthy Nie Ban and the other on Lu Chengqi’s face.

 

“Couldn’t find you two anywhere.” Lu Chengqi pursed her lips, carrying a lunchbox. “You ran off so fast this morning. Dad asked me to bring breakfast for you.”

 

Lu Heizai was excited. “What did Dad make today?”

 

“Spicy soup.” Dragons loved spicy food. “And xiaolongbao, both meat and vegetarian. There were side dishes too, but Dad said seeing how hurried you two were, you probably weren’t hungry, so I didn’t pack them.”

 

“……” Lu Heizai teared up. He loved side dishes the most, sniffing sadly.

 

The two brothers divided the buns and ate them. Lu Chengqi inspected her elder brother’s wound and chatted and played for a while. From a very long time ago, they had been inseparable. They were willing to communicate and interact with others as their father had advised, but it all seemed like a formality. They still only had each other.

 

As the years passed, they gradually found their own paths, but their deep bond remained unchanged.

 

Lu Heizai munched on a bun and said, “My mentor is starting an internship recently, so I’ll be heading to the lab area for school these days. You two take care of yourselves.”

 

His younger siblings paused, then asked, “What internship?”

 

“Experimental. Not just me, but students from other schools too. I’m the president of the student council, so I have to organize activities.” Lu Heizai grabbed a bun from his brother to eat. “Will you come?”

 

The younger siblings exchanged a glance and nodded in unison. “No.”

 

……

 

No one took this union seriously. Except for one person who sensed something amiss: Lu Chengyu. He knew his silly brother well enough to notice any anomaly. Feeling something was off because his silly brother hadn’t been sleeping in.

 

Lu Chengyu squinted. “Is the union keeping you busy?”

 

“Hmm?” Lu Heizai had just finished washing up and hadn’t even properly fastened his tie. He shrugged nonchalantly. “Nope, it’s that a classmate of ours is facing some difficulties. It takes her a long time to get to our school every day, and she’s getting along well with us. I’ll take her along later; she’s really pitiful.”

 

Lu Chengyu stood up, calmly approached his brother, and gently fixed his tie with a few movements of his fresh fingers. He murmured softly, “The union?”

 

“Yeah.”

 

Lu Heizai smiled brightly, “Can you help out?”

 

Lu Chengyu’s eyes slightly darkened. Without saying much, he simply nodded, “Go ahead.”

 

Next, what I discovered was the clever little sister. Previously, around noon, the older brother would always go out of his way to drag her to the cafeteria for lunch. Afterwards, the second brother would start being picky about food, causing the older brother to explode in anger.

 

But today at noon, something happened. She received only one message: “Remember to go eat, I’m not going to the cafeteria today.” 

 

Sender — Lu Chengyin

 

The clever little girl read the message repeatedly, squinted, and then went to find the second brother. She said in one sentence, “Is he in love?”

 

Lu Chengyu put down his book. “What do you think?”

 

…

 

The little sister choked up for a moment; she felt her brother seemed temporarily lacking in brain cells.

 

“Maybe I’m just overthinking it,” Lu Chengqi sighed. “He doesn’t seem to have that kind of mindset.”

 

“No, he doesn’t.”

 

Lu Chengyu raised an eyebrow, sat back in his chair with his legs crossed on the table, an extremely arrogant posture. His eyes were filled with coldness. “But that girl might.”

 

…

 

Under the blazing sun, two people sat beneath a wisteria tree.

 

The boy was handsome and sunny, while the girl beside him was petite and charming. The two of them sat there sharing a piece of bread, a scene that looked incredibly beautiful no matter how you looked at it.

 

The girl blushed slightly. “Thank you, Brother Chengyin. I’ve been having some financial difficulties and can’t afford cafeteria meals. I was worried about being looked down upon for bringing my own lunch, but you’ve been taking care of me and keeping me company.”

 

“It’s nothing,” Lu Heizai replied candidly. “Just let me take care of you guys. And don’t worry, bringing your own lunch is perfectly fine. Look, I bring my own too, and no one looks down on me.”

 

The girl lowered her eyes. “You’re good.”

 

Lu Heizai chuckled awkwardly. “Just okay.”

 

The girl pursed her lips and spontaneously handed him a piece of bread, creating intimacy. She had put a lot of effort into entering this prestigious school. If it weren’t for this social event, someone like her, from a lower class, would never have had the chance to meet aristocrats. She had already inquired that Lu Chengyin, the young master of the Dragon Clan, was kind-hearted and friendly, but also held a prestigious status, truly a golden turtle in every sense.

 

As long as she captured him, wouldn’t she then have wealth and prosperity?

 

She knew Lu Chengyin was kind, so she tried hard to appear gentle and pitiable, meticulously creating opportunities for private moments. If everything went according to plan, power and wealth would be within her grasp. The more she thought about it, the happier she felt, until she heard a voice not far away: “Brother.”

 

At the edge of the woods stood two people, exuding an air of respect, smiling warmly at them. The girl’s eyes met theirs, and for some reason, she felt a sense of being surrounded by a murderous aura, especially from the boy who glanced at her, pressing down with a powerful pressure that rendered her unable to move.

 

Lu Chengyu came over. “What are you doing?”

 

Lu Heizai hadn’t expected to see his younger brother. He stood up and switched to lecture mode. “Lu Chengyu, why aren’t you eating in the cafeteria? What are you doing here? And you’re even bringing your sister along, not eating. Do you know you’re still growing? I sent you a message and you didn’t listen. See, I caught you, didn’t I?”

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T/N: Hope you enjoyed the side stories as much as I did!!! Just a few more before this series is really over~

Hope you’re having a good day! Drink water and make sure to sleep early! (>w<)/

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How about MC nursing ML back to health? Forced into the Deep

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Chapter 176 – Second Child (Extra 1)

 

When Lu Shifeng woke up, he immediately noticed something was wrong.

 

The ceiling above him was no longer the one from the Dragon Clan’s bedroom, but instead, it belonged to a rather shabby and dim small room. The room was so poorly lit that even his excellent memory confirmed that he had never stayed in such a place, not even during missions.

 

A beeping sound came from outside.

 

Lu Shifeng sat up and looked around. Quickly, he noticed the discomfort in his body. He looked down and examined himself, finding that his body had changed.

 

Su Liang came in from outside and said, “A-Sheng, get up quickly. Luo Luo is already up. He got injured yesterday and wants to go out for a walk today.”

 

Luo Luo?

 

Lu Shifeng was very sensitive to his spouse’s name. Combining Su Liang’s words, he slowly understood the current situation. It seemed like a temporal convergence had caused his soul to briefly leave his body and, due to his and Jian Luo’s magnetic fields, he ended up inhabiting the body of Jian Luo’s relative. For some reason, he felt relieved that he hadn’t ended up in Su Liang’s body.

 

Outside, he heard a familiar voice, though it sounded much younger. It was the youthful Jian Luo, who stood at the door and said, “A-Sheng hasn’t gotten up yet?”

 

Su Liang pointed at him and said, “This child is being lazy today.”

 

Jian Luo chuckled softly, his smile always refreshing and pleasant: “He’s still young, let him sleep a bit more.”

 

Lu Shifeng quietly watched Jian Luo, suddenly wanting to admire him more.

 

However, Su Liang didn’t give him the chance: “Mom has to go to work. The plantation base assigned me an early shift today. There’s a bottle of nutrient solution on the table, eat it yourself.”

 

Jian Luo said, “Mom, I’ll pick you up in the evening.”

 

Su Liang smiled slightly: “Alright, I’ve left some vegetables for you on the stove. If you need to use them, just do it, but be sparing. We don’t have much at home.”

 

This period’s Su Liang surprised Lu Shifeng. She was dusty and sallow, wearing loose cloth clothes that covered her completely, a stark contrast to the radiant woman she would become.

 

Jian Luo said, “Got it, you go ahead.”

 

After Su Liang left, Jian Luo said to him, “Brother is going to livestream today. We only have a potato at home. I’ll stir-fry some shredded potatoes. Mom mentioned that the plantation center sometimes has some corn that isn’t good enough to be sold and gets discarded. I picked some last night that were still edible. I’ll grind them into cornmeal and we can make noodles or steam buns to eat…”

 

Lu Shifeng frowned at these words.

 

The Dragon King, used to a life of luxury and elegance, had never known the need to be frugal. For him, the only difficult decisions were which planet to attack today or what new mischief the young emperor might be planning for tomorrow.

 

He blurted out instinctively, “Buy something better, use my card.”

 

Jian Luo was stunned.

 

That kind of shocked and suspicious look fell on his younger brother. He looked at his skinny younger brother who was saying such surprising things and laughed: “It’s brother who got hit on the head, you’re talking nonsense.”

 

…

 

Lu Shifeng didn’t want to talk to this silly boy anymore.

 

Jian Luo started grinding cornmeal and peeling potatoes. During this time, Lu Shifeng kept watching him, following him around the kitchen to help. In fact, after he and Jian Luo had been married for several years, whenever he had free time, his favorite thing was to come home in the evening and just watch Jian Luo busy in the kitchen.

 

In the early years when the empire was just getting back on track, Jian Luo was very busy. As things gradually became more orderly, Jian Luo intentionally delegated more tasks and returned home to take care of the children, spend time with him, and do things he enjoyed.

 

“What do you want to eat, noodles or buns?”

 

Jian Luo asked.

 

Lu Shifeng came back to his senses: “Anything is fine.”

 

They were sitting at the table, and not far away, the television was showing the news. The broadcast was about the triumphant return of the Grand Marshal of the army, featuring footage of Lu Shifeng himself. At that time, he hadn’t yet met Jian Luo, but Jian Luo should have learned about him through these channels.

 

Suddenly, Lu Shifeng had an idea. While kneading the dough, he asked Jian Luo, “What do you think of Lu Shifeng?”

 

?

 

Preparing for the livestream, Jian Luo was stunned, then foolishly asked, “Who?”

 

“The one in the news,” Lu Shifeng watched his silly expression with some helplessness. “Don’t you watch the news?”

 

Jian Luo looked down, thought for a while, and then gave an evaluation: “So handsome!”

 

…

 

Lu Shifeng looked at his sincere, infatuated gaze, and for a moment, he didn’t know what to say.

 

Jian Luo continued thinking for a while before adding: “But he seems a bit hard to get along with. People like that are very dangerous.”

 

?

 

Lu Shifeng squinted his eyes, looking at his spouse who was speaking ill of him to his face: “Oh? How do you know?”

 

Jian Luo didn’t realize the seriousness of the situation: “Isn’t it obvious? To us, these nobles are quite dangerous. It’s fine to admire from afar, but you can’t expect them to befriend you.”

 

Lu Shifeng said, “You even praised him for being handsome.”

 

Jian Luo chuckled, looking at his silly brother: “Can’t I just admire?”

 

Lu Shifeng fell silent. Suddenly, he realized that Jian Luo might have been afraid of him from the beginning. If it weren’t for the child, they might not be together.

 

Lu Shifeng slowly said, “What if he isn’t that hard to get along with?”

 

“Do you like him?” Jian Luo thought his brother was dreaming today: “Aside from the status difference, there’s also the wealth gap. Even if you got together out of true love, these things would still become stumbling blocks, obstacles. If you can endure the pointing fingers and gossip without feeling sad, then it might work.”

 

Lu Shifeng listened to Jian Luo’s words and fell silent. It wasn’t just that. He felt a sharp pain, like being pricked in the heart. It wasn’t a sudden pain, but enough to cause discomfort.

 

Jian Luo continued: “Don’t think too much. Let things unfold naturally. Your brother doesn’t expect much, just to earn a little money, buy a house in the city, and that would be great.”

 

Lu Shifeng still wasn’t satisfied. He couldn’t bear the thought of a future without him. Maybe it was his age making him more particular about these small things. He didn’t want to change the subject: “What about your future partner? What are your thoughts and requirements?”

 

He wanted to know if he could meet Jian Luo’s expectations.

 

Jian Luo thought for a moment: “I want to have a child, work hard for our livelihood, occasionally quarrel over trivial matters, but mostly sit quietly together and keep each other company. That would be enough.”

 

Lu Shifeng thought about their three rebellious children. As they grew up, they sometimes made Jian Luo cry when he wasn’t around. Although Lu Shifeng preferred solving problems with force, Jian Luo liked to talk things out with them.

 

Over time, Lu Shifeng got annoyed and sent them all to boarding school. It was better not to see them. While it was good, it also made him feel that Jian Luo might be a bit lonely. Their lives were long, spanning thousands of years. It seemed that the few noisy years with the children had made him accustomed to the chaos, and when they left, the world felt empty.

 

When the livestream began, Lu Shifeng went outside.

 

He sat there, watching Jian Luo busy with the livestream, sweating in the small kitchen that was too cramped for him to move around, yet still smiling to give his audience the best experience.

 

He watched Jian Luo constantly.

 

When Jian Luo finally finished making lunch and earned some money, he came over and said, “Tomorrow we’ll buy some rice. By the way, someone contacted me to deliver a meal to their boss. I don’t know what the boss likes to eat.”

 

Lu Shifeng asked, “What’s their surname?”

 

Jian Luo didn’t expect his brother to ask this. He said, “I think it’s Jin.”

 

Hearing this, Lu Shifeng smiled, watching Jian Luo intently, as if trying to remember his face. After a long while, he said, “Whatever you cook, he’ll love it.”

 

Jian Luo was surprised: “Really?”

 

“Yes.” Lu Shifeng nodded, adding, “He’s not that difficult to get along with, and not dangerous, at least not to you.”

 

Jian Luo was stunned, finally sensing something was off. He stared wide-eyed at his brother as Lu Shifeng stood up. The Grand Marshal could feel the temporal disturbance, knowing he might have to leave soon.

 

Standing in front of Jian Luo, he bent down and gave him a hug, whispering in his ear, “Don’t be afraid of him. He loves you too.”

 

…

 

Morning sunlight streamed into the bedroom.

 

Lu Shifeng woke up, unsure if it was from a dream or not. He opened his eyes and saw Jian Luo sleeping beside him, looking more mature and grown. Each period had its own unique beauty.

 

Slowly, as time passed, Jian Luo opened his eyes.

 

Lu Shifeng said, “You’re awake.”

 

“Yes.” Jian Luo nodded lightly, then looked at Lu Shifeng and said, “I had a dream about some past events.”

 

Lu Shifeng said, “I also had a dream about you.”

 

Jian Luo was surprised. Nestling in Lu Shifeng’s arms, he whispered, “What was it about?”

 

Lu Shifeng said, “You told me you wanted a child with me. You liked me from the beginning but didn’t dare to say it because of certain reasons. You told me all this in the dream.”

 

?

 

Jian Luo sat up in disbelief: “Impossible, you’re lying.”

 

“Lying?” Lu Shifeng raised an eyebrow, chuckling coldly: “I look good and handsome, you said it yourself.”

 

Jian Luo started to believe: “Really, did I really say that?”

 

Lu Shifeng nodded, pulling Jian Luo under him. With a dominant posture, he bent down and said, “Since you said it, I’ll fulfill your wish.”

 

“No, I…”

 

Lu Shifeng leaned down, steadying his lips, and whispered, “Jian Luo, let’s have another child. This is what you said.”

 

???

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T/N: Hope you enjoyed the side stories as much as I did!!! Just a few more before this series is really over~

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Chapter 175 – Let’s Go Home

 

When Jian Luo approached the corner of the garden, he saw them: three well-behaved children standing obediently. Standing in the middle was a tall man, his back straight, clad in a dignified military uniform. His legs were long and powerful, his mature and handsome face carried a hint of seriousness. Even standing there quietly, he captivated every gaze.

 

For a moment, it felt like a lifetime away.

 

Jian Luo looked at Lu Shifeng, who stood motionless, unable to move or take a step forward. His mind was strangely blank.

 

Suddenly,

 

Long Aotian looked up and wanted to run towards Jian Luo, but hesitated as his father was present, so he weakly called out, “Dad.”

 

Jian Luo snapped back to reality.

 

Lu Shifeng seemed to notice too. He turned his head slightly, locking eyes with Jian Luo. His face was nearly unchanged from before they entered the illusion, yet somehow different, more mature and exuding a composed confidence.

 

Seeing Jian Luo still unmoving, Lu Shifeng frowned slightly, stepped forward, and stopped in front of him, step by step.

 

“Why aren’t you coming over?” he asked.

 

Jian Luo’s throat felt dry. “Traffic on the road.”

 

A hint of amusement flickered in Lu Shifeng’s eyes. “Who asked you that?”

 

Jian Luo looked at his familiar smile and listened to his familiar voice. A sense of reality returned, but he still hesitated, afraid this might all be a dream, easily shattered.

 

Lu Shifeng noticed the bag of cloud fruits in Jian Luo’s hand, knowing they were for the children. He gestured to the three behind him. “They behave properly, no eating allowed.”

 

The three children were thunderstruck.

 

Feeling more grounded, Jian Luo chuckled. “Actually, we’ve got an etiquette teacher for them.”

 

“Yet they’ve learned so little,” Lu Shifeng seemed somewhat disdainful. “They won’t have any tomorrow.”

 

Long Aotian looked like he was about to cry.

 

Jian Luo wasn’t sure if he should defend the children further. He wisely chose to stay silent, pondering in his mind how to handle the snacks. Who should he share them with?

 

As he contemplated, Lu Shifeng stepped forward, took the bag, took one for himself, and handed another to Jian Luo. “Try it.”

 

Jian Luo hesitated for a moment, then mechanically took a bite. The cloud fruit tasted deliciously sweet. He remembered their first date years ago, in a shopping mall, when Lu Shifeng first treated him to these fruits. Back then, he had been cautious and reserved, not fully enjoying the taste.

 

Lu Shifeng ate a few bites in front of the children and asked Jian Luo, “Is it good?”

 

“Sweet,” Jian Luo replied.

 

“Hmm,” Lu Shifeng nodded. “Haven’t had anything from outside in a long time.”

 

Suddenly, Jian Luo remembered Lu Shifeng had spent nearly a year in the illusion. He felt a pang of sympathy. Taking another bite of the fruit, he said softly, “When we get back, I’ll cook something nice for you.”

 

“No need,” Lu Shifeng replied.

 

Jian Luo looked up.

 

“I’m not in a rush for food right now. If my wife cares about me, she should pay more attention to other matters.” Lu Shifeng’s handsome face began to turn slightly serious and his tone less playful.

 

…

 

After their chat, they entered the children’s classroom.

 

This school was an exclusive academy for nobility, bustling with children. Many parents had a change of mindset and were now actively participating in parent-child activities. When they entered, most people were already present.

 

Seeing Lu Shifeng’s figure, the entire classroom gradually fell silent. Someone stood up first, uncertain: “Greetings, Your Excellency.”

 

With one person leading, the others soon followed:

 

“Good day, Your Excellency.”

 

“Marshal, welcome back.”

 

“It’s an honor to see you.”

 

Their voices overlapped, but Lu Shifeng remained expressionless. “I’m here for the parent-child event. No need for formalities.”

 

Only then did the others nervously sit back down. They all knew the young prince of the Dragon Clan attended school here and were prepared to meet him, but they hadn’t anticipated seeing Lu Shifeng, especially without any news of the Dragon King’s return. It was unexpected and somewhat overwhelming.

 

The teacher was taken aback upon seeing Lu Shifeng and Jian Luo enter. Both were renowned figures.

 

“Um,” the teacher coughed lightly. “Thank you all for accompanying your children to our parent meeting.”

 

Lu Shifeng and Jian Luo glanced at the slightly nervous teacher.

 

Pointing to the tables, the teacher continued, “There are letters on the tables written by the children for you. Please open and read them, then write a reply to each child.”

 

There were three letters in front of Jian Luo and Lu Shifeng. They began reading, Jian Luo taking Long Aotian’s letter while Lu Shifeng read the first letter, from his younger sister. 

 

The child’s letter was brief, clearly not serious. Jian Luo quickly finished it and moved on to the second letter. Initially expecting little from the typically quiet second child, he was surprised to find a full page upon opening it.

 

Jian Luo paused, slightly stunned, before settling in to read. Though the handwriting was immature, the words were unexpectedly mature for the child’s age. It read: “Dad, don’t work too hard. Even without dad here, my brothers and sisters will take care of you in the future. We won’t let anyone bully you.”

 

“The Dragon Clan is your backing.”

 

“If not, we will be.”

 

“You took care of us before, and now it’s our turn to take care of you.”

 

Every word touched deeply, and it was hard to believe this was written by the usually reserved child. Jian Luo’s hand trembled as he held the paper.

 

After Lu Shifeng finished reading his sister’s letter, he asked Jian Luo, “What’s wrong?”

 

Jian Luo shook his head.

 

Lu Shifeng handed Jian Luo his sister’s letter, his crimson eyes staring at the young man’s slightly thin face for a moment before saying, “You’ve worked hard.”

 

Jian Luo paused, then took the letter from Lu Shifeng.

 

The little girl had written a lot, acknowledging Jian Luo’s hardships over the past year and expressing her determination to grow up quickly to help alleviate his burdens. Each word was sincere and heartfelt, melting hearts.

 

The teacher interjected, “Please write a reply to the children after reading.”

 

Jian Luo hesitated on what to write, but Lu Shifeng set aside the letter and found a clean sheet of paper. He wrote a single line: “He doesn’t need your care. He’ll live his own life. I’ll take responsibility for his life.”

 

The words reflected his character, bold and confident, evoking respect.

 

“…”

 

Jian Luo paused, then burst into laughter.

 

He watched as the three children nearby received their replies with astonished expressions, feeling deeply fulfilled. Indeed, he felt incredibly fortunate and satisfied now. His children were growing up well, and his husband had returned. Life’s path might not always be smooth, but being able to stay with his family and take it slow was a form of completeness.

 

…

 

The next day,

 

Today was the day for dismantling and constructing in Paradise. The old-fashioned houses were being torn down to make way for new office buildings. As business expanded, human industries such as clothing, food, medicine, and tourism were spreading further.

 

Some eyed the pie and sought to cause trouble, but the powers behind humans were too formidable. The Moon was the largest shareholder, and the Dragon Clan was not to be trifled with. As a warlike race, they typically didn’t mince words.

 

“Bro, everything should be dismantled over here today.”

 

“Most people have moved. The light rail installation from Dark Star to Earth is complete. It takes about an hour by light cruiser now. Everyone moved in last night.”

 

“Our home is also empty. The demolition team will be here soon.”

 

Jian Luo stood in the small courtyard. “Okay, you go greet them. I’ll stay here for a while.”

 

Jian Sheng hesitated. “Bro, if you can’t bear to, we can keep this place.”

 

Years had passed. The young man who once feared sleeping alone had grown up. Jian Sheng was almost as tall as Jian Luo now and could lead a team independently, decisive in making decisions.

 

Jian Luo glanced at the courtyard and smiled. “Mom, call her over for a photo.”

 

Jian Sheng’s eyes lit up. “Okay.”

 

Not far away, Su Liang, managing the construction of the office building, heard the call and walked over. “A photo? I’m not dressed up nicely today, Mom.”

 

“No, you’re always beautiful.”

 

Jian Sheng spoke the truth. Su Liang was indeed becoming more beautiful, or rather, confident. A confident mature woman’s air changed her entirely. With a successful clothing brand, she ventured into luxury items this year and employed thousands, making a fortune.

 

Sometimes, when Jian Luo had financial trouble or funding issues, Su Liang no longer worried or shed tears. Instead, she supported him and became a pillar for him. After women started businesses, their entire personalities changed.

 

Su Liang gave him a sidelong glance and smirked, “Always just trying to please your mom.”

 

The three of them stood in the courtyard. Although the small yard was still somewhat dilapidated, it had witnessed their hardest days, through thick and thin. Under the trees stood the swing that Jian Luo had assembled back then. At the courtyard entrance was the stone stool where they used to sit during tough times.

 

The photographer called over to them, “Alright, three, two, one, look at the camera!”

 

Jian Luo and Jian Sheng stood beside Su Liang, smiling at the camera. “Cheese.”

 

The photo captured a beautiful moment. Su Liang and Jian Sheng waited for the photo to be sent over, while Jian Luo went to his nearly empty room to check on things.

 

Inside the room, there was a worn-out sofa filled with memories. Jian Luo sat on it for a while, reminiscing about the awkward moments when he first arrived, recalling how Su Liang had advised him to distance himself from Lu Shifeng back then.

 

Scene after scene replayed in his mind, as if it were just yesterday.

 

*Creak*

 

The sound of the door being pushed open came from outside.

 

Jian Luo looked up and saw a tall, straight figure standing at the doorway. Lu Shifeng gazed at him and walked over. “I knew you’d be here,” he said.

 

Jian Luo smiled. “Not busy? Why did you come over?”

 

“They’re going to demolish this place,” Lu Shifeng said. “They’re moving everyone back to Earth at night.”

 

Jian Luo nodded. “It’s convenient to go back now, though it’ll take some time. Most industries have moved to Earth, and there’s hardly anyone left here. Even Mom’s clothing factory has moved.”

 

“What about you?” Lu Shifeng asked.

 

“As for me?” Jian Luo suddenly understood what he meant and couldn’t help laughing. “Where would I go? My home is here.”

 

Lu Shifeng looked at him, his gaze deepening, and sat down beside him. “Earth is your mother planet too.”

 

“What should I do then?” Jian Luo leaned against him. “Should I go back?”

 

Lu Shifeng held his hand firmly.

 

Jian Luo giggled. “Are you coming to pick me up?”

 

Lu Shifeng paused for a moment before saying, “Yes, to take you home.”

 

Home.

 

Such a beautiful word. Jian Luo had never had a home before; he was an orphan without a place to belong or any relatives. But now, standing here after all these years, with the man beside him coming to take him home, he finally had a place to return to.

 

Happiness, it seemed, could be so simple.

 

Jian Luo tilted his face up and smiled. “Lower your head a little.”

 

Lu Shifeng lowered his head, his handsome face close to his.

 

Jian Luo kissed him softly on the lips. “Alright, let’s go home.”

 

Author’s Note: The main story has officially concluded. Starting today, I will begin updating the side stories.

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T/N: And…. CUT! This is the last chapter for this series! Whether you’re a new reader, or have been with me since the beginning, thank you for your support and comments! Some of them really got me through my darkest times. Anyway, fear not. It’s not the TRUE end yet. There are a couple of side stories to go, and I’ll take my time this time to translate them as I’ve been going crazy with these updates lately. They’ll be sporadically released once a week (?) But there’s not a lot of them so you won’t have to wait long!

(Also, I’m not ready to let go of this baby just yet…. aaaahhh… I can’t believe it’s really over- not really! Side stories left!)

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Chapter 174 – Kidnapping Kids

 

The little brats looked at Jian Luo with slight surprise.

 

Jian Luo lowered his head and looked down at his own children from a superior position. There were many other children waiting around. He patiently repeated, “They served you and helped you. Did you say thank you?”

 

Perhaps no one had taught these children such manners, or informed the high-and-mighty little princes that service wasn’t a given.

 

Long Ao Tian was the first to react. The noble little prince turned to the server and nodded, “Thank you for the tickets.”

 

The server trembled nervously, not daring to accept a noble’s thanks. “It’s my duty, it’s my duty.”

 

The other two followed suit.

 

After they all thanked, Jian Luo led the three children inside. Along the way, he noticed they seemed a bit awkward. He found a pavilion and sat them down, ordering drinks for them. He asked, “Do any of you have something to say to Dad?”

 

Long Ao Tian spoke first, “Is Dad angry?”

 

Facing the same ruby eyes as Lu Shifeng, Jian Luo spoke gently, “Why does baby think Dad would be angry?”

 

“I don’t know.”

 

Long Ao Tian shook his head. Despite being five or six years old, with rosy lips and fair skin, he sat straight-backed, a testament to thorough etiquette teaching. However, no one had taught him how to handle interpersonal affairs.

 

Long Ao Tian said, “Dad gives money, she gives tickets, fair trade. Why should we say thank you?”

 

Jian Luo glanced back at the other two children, who looked at him with puzzled eyes. He paused, then reached out and said to the two children, “Give me your water bottles. Dad’s thirsty.”

 

Long Ao Tian and his sister took out water from their bags and handed it to Jian Luo.

 

Jian Luo took both cups but only smiled at his sister, nodding. “Thank you, baby did well.”

 

Long Ao Tian froze.

 

Jian Luo then said to his sister and Long Ba Tian, “Hand Dad a tissue.”

 

Both the second child and his sister took out tissues from their pockets and handed them to Jian Luo. He accepted them all but only said to Long Ba Tian, “Thank you, baby.”

 

His sister froze again.

 

After using them, Jian Luo asked Long Ao Tian, “Are you happy now?”

 

Long Ao Tian pursed his lips. “Why doesn’t Dad thank me?”

 

“Hmm?” Jian Luo said, “Dad bought you water. You gave Dad water. Fair trade. Should Dad thank you?”

 

It was Long Ao Tian’s logic, now returned to him by Jian Luo.

 

The oddity was that he first did this, but when I treated you the same way, you were unhappy.

 

Watching the brats, Jian Luo finally said, “Thank you is not just a matter of fair trade. It’s an attitude and recognition towards others, a respect and courtesy for both parties.”

 

Returning the water cups to Long Ao Tian, Jian Luo softened his voice. “Dad was rude just now. Apologies to you.”

 

Long Ao Tian took the water and pursed his lips, lowering his head. “But just now the brat wasn’t polite to someone else.”

 

“But the brat corrected it promptly.” Jian Luo said. “So, it can be forgiven.”

 

The other two brats seemed pensive too.

 

Jian Luo continued to play with them. Along the way, he noticed many issues with the three children. They indeed had noble ailments. Maybe these didn’t matter to etiquette teachers, but for Jian Luo, he hoped to make the brats more sensible. He could teach them what he knew, but what kind of people they would become and what path they would take in the future was up to them.

 

…

 

Next day

 

Jian Luo went to Earth.

 

Now in the age of industrial development, this century-old lonely planet was flourishing as never before. Various sectors were proceeding smoothly, and with the fame of Earth herbs, many other Chinese herbs were also proving effective:

 

“Chinese medicine health.”

 

“Specializing in various chronic illnesses.”

 

“Have you brewed wolfberry tea today?”

 

With free advertising from the Dark Star people, this remote little planet gradually entered the public eye. The development of Chinese herbal medicine made Earth’s health and nutrition better known to the public.

 

With advanced technology now, many things that were impossible in the 21st century can now be done.

 

A Underwater world

 

A Sky gliding track

 

A Temperature-controlled resort manor

 

These were all established in a short time. Jian Luo didn’t seek investment, mostly investing half himself, filling the rest for Lu Shifeng, and Moonlight always joined if he did business. Not for anything else, on the one hand, Nie Yan was his boss, and on the other, 80% of the economy across the universe was in Moonlight’s hands. Without a strong backing, he’d have difficulty in taking a step.

 

This, though, does not mean Jian Luo won’t deal with other investors daily, such as currently eating and accompanying his children while chatting with another star’s financial situation: “Mr. Lee, the lowest price is absolutely yours. I’m so sorry the last time I was involved in freezing fruit and vegetables was such an accident; this time, I’ll give you double.”

 

“Luo Luo, I absolutely trust you,” Mr. Li said. “But I heard that other interstellar regions have already received the latest cultivated vegetables and fruits. Why aren’t we on the list? Doesn’t this seem inappropriate?”

 

Jian Luo smiled, “Mr. Lee, to be honest with you, it’s not that I didn’t prioritize you. The first batch of newly cultivated vegetables and fruits are not for sale; they are gifts for major clients. We have rules to follow. Otherwise, wouldn’t I have rushed to you first?”

 

“Hahaha.”

 

The man opposite was clearly delighted. “It’s always a pleasure talking to you. Alright, send the goods over. We’re about to celebrate a festival here, and His Majesty wants everyone to join in. The order is quite large this time. I won’t bother you with details; I’m not satisfied with your manager. I need it urgently now. Please follow up personally and send me the order this afternoon. If it works out, I’ll treat you to dinner.”

 

Jian Luo replied, “My pleasure. I’ll arrange it as soon as possible for you.”

 

The call ended on that note.

 

Jian Luo breathed a sigh of relief. This client was indeed difficult. Several product managers had failed before, with high demands. But this order was substantial: 80 million, with a net profit of at least 30-40 million. His hard work today was worthwhile.

 

At the dining table, the children were eating quietly.

 

Jian Luo said, “Don’t just eat meat, have some vegetables.”

 

Second child was the pickiest. Jian Luo said, “Long Ba Tian, if you pass some veggies to your brother, I’ll let you have nutrient drink tomorrow.”

 

…

 

After a moment of hesitation, the second child picked up a piece of vegetable and ate it.

 

Jian Luo sighed, “Nutrition needs to be balanced, you know. Do you see Dad being picky?”

 

“I want Dad to cook.” His daughter looked up from her bowl. “Dad hasn’t cooked in a long time.”

 

Jian Luo was too busy. Forget cooking, sometimes he didn’t even have time to eat. It took the children’s reminder for him to realize this. Looking at their faces, he couldn’t help but feel guilty. “Tomorrow, Dad will cook for you, alright?”

 

Long Ao Tian held his bowl. “Dad, there’s a parent meeting at school today. Are you coming?”

 

…

 

Jian Luo paused.

 

The other two children also looked at Jian Luo. It was their first parent meeting, and they hoped Dad would come.

 

Jian Luo remembered he had an urgent order today. “When does it start?”

 

“At 11 AM,” Long Ao Tian said. “Then there are many activities and games in the afternoon. It ends when school’s out.”

 

Jian Luo planned, “Alright, Dad will try to make it.”

 

It was now just after 6 AM. Jian Luo asked Secretary Jin to take the children to school so he could arrange the shipment quickly. He aimed to get there before 11 AM, but the more rushed he was, the more crowded his schedule became. Various issues piled up, keeping him busy and stressed.

 

“Jian Ge, please confirm the quantity here.”

 

“The warehouse supervisor said a batch of goods was redirected to emergency by the logistics of the B galaxy yesterday, Brother.”

 

“Bro, the PR department called. There was a malfunction at the Underwater World on Earth, and some tourists got injured.”

 

Jian Luo hadn’t stopped since early morning. But with a pile of tasks unfinished, it was already 10:30 AM, and his children’s school had a parent meeting at 11 AM.

 

Jian Luo messaged Qing’er, “Call Jian Sheng and ask him to hurry back. There’s an urgent order here for him to watch over. I have something on today.”

 

“Mr. Lee said he wants you personally involved with this batch of goods,” Qing’er hesitated. “He might come over today. The amount involved is significant, and last month, the F galaxy had a loss. We’re tight on funds now. If this order goes through, it could ease the situation.”

 

…

 

Jian Luo was well aware of these matters. That’s why he insisted on handling it himself and was able to chat with Mr. Lee for so long. His financial chain was in trouble, and he needed this order to ease the pressure.

 

*Ding Ling Ling*

 

A call came through.

 

Jian Luo answered, “Hello.”

 

“Dad.” His daughter’s young voice came through the phone, and Jian Luo could hear the joyous sounds of adults and children in the background. His daughter said, “When are you coming? We’re going to meet you at the school gate.”

 

Jian Luo choked up, hesitated for a moment, then heard a child’s voice from the other end, “Qi Qi, when is your dad coming?”

 

“Dad will be here soon,” his daughter replied.

 

“Then let’s go in first,” the child said. “We’ll see you later.”

 

“Okay, see you soon,” his daughter replied.

 

After the children finished talking, his daughter said to Jian Luo again, “Dad, call me when you get here. My brother and I will be waiting for you at the pavilion.”

 

Jian Luo swallowed his words. It was as if he had made up his mind. He said warmly, “Alright, there’s a bit of traffic on the way. Don’t wait under the sun. I’ll call you when Dad gets there. What do you want to eat? I’ll bring it over.”

 

“Brother wants to eat cloud fruits,” his daughter exclaimed excitedly. “I want some too.”

 

Jian Luo chuckled, “Sure thing. Wait for Dad to arrive.”

 

After hanging up, he began to delegate tasks, “Have Jian Sheng return. Have him watch over this batch of goods. I’ll explain to Mr. Lee on the way. If this order doesn’t work out, I’ll talk to someone else tonight. Don’t worry about the funds. As long as I’m here, we won’t collapse.”

 

For a moment, Qing’er felt like Jian Luo was shining.

 

“Alright,” Qing’er said. “I’ll make the arrangements.”

 

Jian Luo was quite busy. Just as someone messaged him at this moment, the caller ID showed an unknown number. Without even looking, he hung up. “What a joke,” he muttered. “With so many harassing calls every day, who has the time to answer them all?”

 

Despite rushing around, constantly discussing business and handling matters on the way, he still arrived at the destination ten minutes late. When he reached the agreed pavilion, he didn’t see anyone there. Jian Luo was a bit puzzled. At that moment, a child sitting nearby said, “Are you Brother Yu’s dad?”

 

His second son was named Lu Chengyu.

 

“I am,” Jian Luo replied.

 

“Just now, Brother Yu’s parents came,” the little boy pointed down a path. “They took them over there for a talk.”

 

Jian Luo was taken aback.

 

He thought, this child seems to only have me as a father now. Could someone have kidnapped him and brought him to school these days?

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T/N: Ahhh, the end is near, just one last chapter! Finally… after so many months! (Ah not including side stories, of course)

Hope you’re having a good day! Drink water and make sure to sleep early! (>w<)/

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Chapter 173 – The Little Princes’ Issue

 

Jian Luo made sure the children went to bed early.

 

After all, it was better to end this topic sooner rather than later, lest their father return and a tragedy unfold.

 

Returning to his room, Jian Luo found the lights on. Sitting at his desk, he began writing in his diary. Since Lu Shifeng had left, it had become a habit for him to jot down his thoughts—little daily occurrences, interesting moments, worries, and longing.

 

He didn’t know when Lu Shifeng would return, or even if he would. Human life was fleeting, illnesses commonplace, and any random wave could erase everything. Jian Luo hoped to leave something behind for Lu Shifeng, even if it was just a notebook.

 

Of course, he hoped even more to spend his future years with that man, if only he could return soon.

 

—

 

The Next Day

 

Early in the morning, Jian Luo received a brief message from Earth. It was short but heartening—the couple from the Dark Star had detected a pregnancy!

 

This was the first natural pregnancy on the Dark Star in millennia, achieved without technological or electronic assistance, solely through herbal remedies. It meant salvation for this lonely planet after countless centuries!

 

Jian Luo was overwhelmed with joy: “Really? Is it confirmed?”

 

The old Chinese doctor said, “We notify only after the fetus is stable at three months. We don’t take risks lightly. Inform the medical team from the Dark Star.”

 

Taking care of a Dark Star fetus required professionals. In case of any mishaps, it would prevent further complications.

 

Jian Luo assured him, “You can trust me on this matter.”

 

With absolute certainty, Jian Luo informed the authorities. Upon hearing the news, they were initially stunned, struggling to find words: “Is it true? Mr. Jian, you’re not joking, are you?”

 

Jian Luo smiled, “If this were a joke, it wouldn’t be funny at all.”

 

The Dark Star man fell silent for a moment and then unexpectedly started to cry. It was hard to believe; these proud and noble Dark Star people rarely showed such vulnerability. Jian Luo was taken aback.

 

“I’m sorry, I’m just so overwhelmed,” the man said. “My wife and I have dreamed of having a child. We never thought it could actually happen.”

 

Jian Luo comforted him, “Everything will be fine. Don’t be sad.”

 

The man quickly regained his composure, “Mr. Jian, you’re right. We’ll send someone over immediately. Thank you, thank humanity, thank Earth. You’re our saviors. The Dark Star people will forever be grateful to you.”

 

Listening to his somewhat disjointed words, Jian Luo chuckled softly, “No need for thanks. If your ancestors hadn’t accepted our wandering ancestors, humanity might have been extinct long ago. As our ancestors said, ‘repay a favor with a spring,’ mutual assistance is only natural.”

 

The male doctor on the other end sighed deeply.

 

After ending the call, Jian Luo hurried to the Sanctuary. This matter was significant; if the herbal remedy proved effective, he would need to mobilize resources and start preparing for a mass migration to Earth. His original goal was to bring all humans back to their homeland.

 

Upon returning, Jian Luo immediately told Qing’er, “I’m going to hold a meeting. Notify all senior supervisors to come here.”

 

Qing’er replied, “Okay.”

 

Their efficiency was remarkable. By noon, the news network of the Dark Star had officially announced the pregnancy of a Dark Star person, not through replication but through natural means. All Earthlings were informed, and the entire interstellar community was abuzz.

 

“I’ve waited so long for this day.”

 

“I knew Jian Luo could do it.”

 

“Humanity is truly magnificent.”

 

“Tears of joy. I suggest erecting a statue of Jian Luo in the central square.”

 

Online discussions were fervent, and the Sanctuary buzzed with excitement. When everyone gathered for the meeting, they were all smiles.

 

After everyone was seated, Jian Luo spoke, “I believe you’re all aware of today’s events. I won’t waste words. Today’s scientific achievement is not a matter for personal glory. Any misconduct that tarnishes humanity’s image will be severely punished without leniency.”

 

His words were firm and commanding, filled with undeniable authority.

 

After finishing, Jian Luo glanced at everyone and added, “I hope each of you will manage your subordinates well. Don’t get carried away, and don’t forget that not long ago, Earth and humanity were part of the Dark Star. Don’t let a little recognition make you forget where you come from.”

 

His words sobered everyone up instantly. There were indeed some who lacked foresight, but Jian Luo’s speech brought them back to reality in a heartbeat.

 

“Got it.”

 

“Jian Ge, don’t worry.”

 

“We’ll make sure everything’s in place and manage the people well.”

 

Jian Luo felt much relieved now. Then he brought up another important matter, “A lot of the land on our Earth is under development. We’re entering an industrial era there, constructing large-scale agricultural centers and tourist resorts. Basically, Earth needs people now.”

 

Everyone looked at Jian Luo.

 

“We’re all in this together, so I won’t keep anything from you,” Jian Luo said, propping his chin on one hand. His slender fingers tapped on the table intermittently. “Currently, Dark Star has a high acceptance of humans, and it’s one of the top planets in the universe. If anyone wants to stay and develop on Dark Star, they can.”

 

Jian Luo continued, “For those who want to immigrate to Earth, give me your names. Consider it for a week, no pressure.”

 

There was a moment of silence in the air.

 

Previously, people were unwilling to work on Dark Star because while the Dark Starians claimed to liberate humans, they still looked down on them. But now things were different; Dark Starians were grateful to humans and treated them kindly. They could find good jobs on Dark Star now.

 

After a while, someone said, “Let’s discuss this at home.”

 

Jian Luo nodded, “Go ahead.”

 

He left the decision to them, thinking the wish list might end up split fifty-fifty. However, within just two days, unexpectedly, the thirty or so people who had originally gone on vacation from Earth returned. At a time when people in Paradise were still hesitating, they came back.

 

“What? Immigration? That sounds great!”

 

“Earth is so beautiful. The air there is sweet, and the food is delicious. I never want to drink nutrient solution again in my life.”

 

“And they’ve already built the new villa district. Jian Ge even got a research institute to set up a signal base, so the internet speed is super fast.”

 

“I want to die on Earth in this lifetime.”

 

As people hesitated, someone nearby was instigating them. This effect was powerful, and more and more people made up their minds. In the final wish list, 80% of people chose to immigrate to Earth.

 

Their reasons were simple:

 

“Home is where the heart is.”

 

“We can’t just stand still forever.”

 

“Earth helped us gain the right to freedom. Now that our mother planet needs development and people, if I don’t go back when needed, am I still a person?”

 

When Jian Luo received this list, he couldn’t help but laugh and cry.

 

It was a huge project. Many businesses and factories had to relocate, and only a few fast food outlets’ staff chose to stay. Jian Luo personally went to handle things over there. Originally, he planned to stay for a few months, but with children at home, he finished outlining the general tasks in just a few days and returned.

 

“Daddy!”

 

Long Aotian leaped into his arms.

 

Jian Luo caught the child. Since having a physical body, this child had started going to school. In less than a month after enrolling, the sociable child had become popular with everyone, always surrounded by a crowd after school. Even his elder brothers would pull him along with their younger siblings.

 

Jian Luo patted the child’s head, “Behaving well in school?”

 

Long Aotian nodded and glanced at his younger brother, saying, “Teacher praised him today.”

 

“Really?” Jian Luo looked over.

 

Long Aotian said, “Because during study period, everyone else was talking except for him.”

 

“…”

 

Clearly, he didn’t quite fit in.

 

Jian Luo was a bit worried. As children grew older, their personalities became more apparent. He didn’t know where Long Batian’s introverted nature came from. When he was young, Jian Luo thought things would improve with age, but apart from family, he ignored everyone. He had never had this problem with his dad, Lu Shifeng!

 

Jian Luo decided to spend more time with his child.

 

He said, “Daddy will take you to watch a movie today and then go to the amusement park.”

 

The three children’s excited eyes lit up, and they chorused, “Great!”

 

Usually, Jian Luo was busy with work, and the instructors took care of them. Now Jian Luo gradually felt that the children’s personalities were problematic and decided to take over.

 

They arrived at Dark Star’s largest entertainment venue. They ordered food here, which was one of Jian Luo’s franchises: fried chicken burgers, a favorite among the children. The waitstaff brought the food over. Long Aotian glanced at it and said, “Let’s go.”

 

The waitress looked at the other two children.

 

The white-haired girl was quite elegant. She said, “I don’t want the one with orange pulp. Could you please replace it?”

 

The second child, who didn’t speak much, just glanced indifferently at his own food and continued eating. Sitting across from them, Jian Luo took all this in. It seemed quite normal, but he felt a subtle abnormality.

 

It seemed—

 

His three little princes, surrounded by the adoring crowd, were becoming accustomed to their high status, which was just the beginning. As they continued on this path, Jian Luo became increasingly aware that something wasn’t right.

 

Finally, when they were buying tickets at the amusement park, Jian Luo said, “Have you thanked the person?”

 

The child sitting opposite him froze.

 

“I’m talking to you,” Jian Luo glanced at the timid waitress beside him, “She just gave you the tickets. You’ve received her service. Have you said thank you?”

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T/N: Ahhh, the end is near! Finally… after so many months! (Ah not including side stories, of course)

Hope you’re having a good day! Drink water and make sure to sleep early! (>w<)/

If you like my translations, feel free to donate to my ko-fi!

I really, really appreciate all the support from my readers <3 It goes a long way and motivates me lots!

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If you like cats, check out Revenge of the Garfield

If you like dragons, check out I’m Pregnant with the Hope of the Entire Planet and The Dragon and the ‘Princess’

How about some mystery or showbiz? Check out Morbid Addiction & Perfection

What about the perfect, most non-toxic male lead ever? Laws of Love

How about MC nursing ML back to health? Forced into the Deep

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Chapter 172 – Father’s Big Son

 

Lu Shifeng left.

 

Jian Luo suddenly felt empty without him around, no children, no husband. He resumed his previous life, simply settling down in the house at Paradise. Life had been like this before, without Lu Shifeng and the children, and he had been quite happy then. Now, though, everything seemed the same yet different somehow.

 

Su Liang said, “You’ve been tired lately. Most things are sorted out now. Take a break?”

 

Jian Luo shook his head. “No need.”

 

He remained busy, intentionally so, keeping himself occupied to avoid melancholy and thoughts of his husband and children. Su Liang was right; he didn’t actually have that much to do.

 

To impress those below him, even the troublesome reports had lessened. He needed to train his subordinates’ abilities; not everything required his personal touch. With fewer worries, he could find time for live broadcasts.

 

Today, Jian Luo prepared a skewer hotpot.

 

“Ding.”

 

The live stream started.

 

His popularity was high, especially with Earth promoting new products. As the broadcast began, viewers flooded in.

 

“The Series of Living Beings.”

 

“Finally remembered the password series.”

 

“Grandpa, your favorite streamer is live!”

 

Jian Luo laughed at the comments. This autumn, Su Liang had crafted the latest sweater, in a dark red tone with embroidered maple leaves on the chest, a bright touch of orange amid the main color. Perfect for the slight chill of autumn without needing air conditioning. Jian Luo’s fair skin was complemented by the dark red color, enhancing his charm.

 

Rolling up his sleeves, he said, “Today, we’re having skewer hotpot. I’ve also invited friends. There’s a variety of skewers to choose from.”

 

Recently, the cultivation center had developed many new vegetable varieties, and Earth had discovered many local delicacies. Jian Luo showcased them all to ensure their popularity.

 

“This is seaweed, very chewy.”

 

“This is lotus root.”

 

“And over here, potatoes and baby bok choy.”

 

He introduced each item, then began preparing the broth. With more and more herbs unearthed on Earth, the rich broth mixed with spiciness challenged everyone’s taste buds, making mouths water through the screen.

 

Jian Luo’s invited guests also arrived.

 

Qinger and Jiangjiang, along with several managers from his own factory, filled the room with lively chatter. Qinger and Jiangjiang helped out, Jiangjiang, as an administrator for Jinjiang Live Network, meeting everyone in a live stream for the first time. After some bustling around, they finally sat down to enjoy the skewer hotpot.

 

The best thing about hotpot was enjoying different delicious items in one place, especially when the chef made the broth, adding a unique taste. The audience was once again thrilled:

 

“Why can’t I afford vegetables?”

 

“I’m so hungry.”

 

“Okay, I’ve been on a nutrient fluid diet all month, but I want a plate of shredded potatoes.”

 

“Everyone, hold on. I heard next month there won’t be any limit on potatoes.”

 

Each of Jian Luo’s broadcasts spurred massive consumption. The already precarious vegetable market worsened due to this broadcast, with scalpers even hiking vegetable prices. However, this also elevated human status, as many of the lofty Dark Star beings disappeared, and humans began receiving more respect in various public places.

 

As they ate, many also noticed the clothes Jian Luo wore, which stood out.

 

“What brand is this new design?”

 

“I love it!”

 

“It looks so flattering. Is the Dragon Clan’s wife wearing high-end luxury?”

 

Seeing someone inquire about his clothes, Jian Luo honestly replied, “My mother knitted this. If you like it, you can visit her live stream to see if she has any available for order.”

 

Many didn’t know the relationship between the broadcaster Bai Ri and Jian Luo. After Jian Luo’s explanation, they were shocked; after all, Bai Ri was a giant in the handicraft sector, with her handmade products in high demand.

 

“After Jian Luo’s grand wedding last time, I said there was a woman who resembled the bright daytime shadow.”

 

“Yeah, what a winner at life!”

 

“Husband is the Dragon King, children are the hope of the world, mother is skillful in heart and hands, boss is the richest, teacher is a revered figure. Tell me, what does Jian Luo lack?”

 

The audience started throwing sour comments at the screen.

 

Jian Luo looked at them mentioning Lu Shifeng’s name, smiling on the surface but feeling a heaviness inside. Even though the soul stone showed no anomaly, he couldn’t shake off the worry. While others envied him, he envied those with a blissful family life, free from daily fears and burdensome responsibilities. But everyone makes different choices, and each path is unique.

 

—

 

Half a month later,

 

Jian Luo was inspecting shops in the mall. He was planning to open a physical hotpot restaurant, so he needed to check out the space in person. As he was looking around, suddenly his communicator buzzed in his pocket.

 

“Hello?”

 

“Luo Luo,” Secretary Jin said, “I think I should be the first to inform you that it seems the little princes from Dragon Valley have returned.”

 

Jian Luo felt his voice tremble slightly, “Really?”

 

Secretary Jin smiled, “It should be true. The movements from Dragon Valley indicate so. The sacred tree is about to bestow wings, so there’s been some activity. During this time, only three young princes entered the illusion realm, no one else.”

 

“I’m coming back right away!”

 

Jian Luo’s legs were trembling with excitement.

 

After a brief exchange with the person in charge about meeting later, he hurried back. Lu Shifeng had said it could be as short as a few months or as long as half a year, but these three had unexpectedly come out in less than two months. Was everything really okay?

 

As he flew back, Jian Luo arrived at the edge of the Dragon Clan’s illusion realm and heard dragon chants from inside—juvenile roars that sounded somewhat tender yet powerful, echoing one after another. The sound was different from the cries of infancy; there was already an underlying strength and presence.

 

Before Jian Luo arrived, the young dragons inside seemed excited and unwilling to come out. Standing at the entrance, Jian Luo could feel a gust of wind blowing from inside. Shortly after, figures emerged from above the doorframe, and in the sky above the military base, two black dragons intertwined with the clouds.

 

Jian Luo stood at the door and watched.

 

The slightly larger dragon, Aotian , was the first to dive down arrogantly, transforming into human form as he approached Jian Luo. Jian Luo had once thought that a humanoid form was already quite tall, but what landed in his arms was a boy who looked only five or six years old, with black hair, blood-red eyes, and sharp features resembling Lu Shifeng.

 

Aotian pounced into Jian Luo’s arms, hugging his neck, and said softly, “Daddy.”

 

Jian Luo held the child, feeling somewhat unreal. He patted the boy’s back, his voice trembling, “You’re back?”

 

“Mm.”

 

Aotian buried his head in Jian Luo’s chest. Even though he had grown mentally, he was still quite young. He murmured, “Daddy, hug.”

 

Jian Luo couldn’t help but laugh and cry. When he looked up, the second eldest at home had also descended. This child had a slight difference in appearance from the eldest, with softer features resembling Jian Luo, but exuded a cold temperament. There was a distance around the child that kept others at bay. When he noticed Jian Luo looking at him, he walked over in small steps.

 

Jian Luo crouched down, gently let Aotian down, and said to the younger one, “Come here, Daddy will hug you too.”

 

Aotian walked over with an unexpected gentleness, despite his previous aloof demeanor.

 

“Are you injured?” Jian Luo couldn’t help but worry, “And where is your little sister?”

 

The two siblings glanced at each other, and finally Aotian  said, “Our illusions are different, so we don’t know about sister.”

 

—

 

There was a moment of silence in the air.

 

Jian Luo couldn’t help but start worrying. The two children might have noticed their father’s emotions and leaned against Jian Luo maturely. Just as they fell silent, a tender dragon chant came from inside Dragon Valley again. All three of them looked towards the door, and a silver dragon flew out as if sensing a familiar presence.

 

As she landed, Jian Luo saw a silver-haired girl, a small figure about five or six years old, wearing a delicate pink petal dress. Her eyes were deep black, and she was petite and adorable. When she saw Jian Luo, she staggered over and threw herself into his arms, her voice soft, “Daddy.”

 

Jian Luo looked at the three children before him, safe and sound, and almost shed tears. He smiled, “As long as you’re all okay, that’s all that matters.”

 

At first, the three little ones had wanted to find their father. However, when they found out he had entered the illusion, they weren’t as happy as Jian Luo had expected. When Lu Shifeng was there, he was always strict with them, never speaking kindly. Jian Luo had thought the children disliked their father, but after learning he was absent, they showed signs of disappointment, often sitting quietly with Jian Luo in Dragon Valley.

 

Lu Shifeng’s illusion was much longer for the three little ones.

 

One month, two months, half a year, a year—the Dragon Valley remained quiet. Under Jian Luo’s care, the children slowly grew taller and more sensible. The affairs of the Dragon Clan were managed by Lu Shifeng’s trusted aides. For the dragons, who lived long lives, a year passed like a dozen days, and there were no major incidents. However, there were some annoying rumors and gossip. Initially minor, they eventually reached even the young dragons’ ears.

 

In the evening, when Jian Luo was telling bedtime stories, Aotian couldn’t hold back any longer: “Daddy.”

 

Jian Luo looked up, “Hmm?”

 

“Don’t worry too much,” Aotian held Jian Luo’s hand and said, “Dad will be fine.”

 

Jian Luo smiled, “I know.”

 

Worried that Jian Luo might overthink, Aotian added considerately, “Even if Dad is not here, you can find us another father.”

 

Jian Luo’s hand trembled slightly.

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T/N: Ahhh, the end is near! Finally… after so many months! (Ah not including side stories, of course)

Hope you’re having a good day! Drink water and make sure to sleep early! (>w<)/

If you like my translations, feel free to donate to my ko-fi!

I really, really appreciate all the support from my readers <3 It goes a long way and motivates me lots!

https://ko-fi.com/hoenibean

 

Also, check out the other series we have on HoH!

If you like cats, check out Revenge of the Garfield

If you like dragons, check out I’m Pregnant with the Hope of the Entire Planet and The Dragon and the ‘Princess’

How about some mystery or showbiz? Check out Morbid Addiction & Perfection

What about the perfect, most non-toxic male lead ever? Laws of Love

How about MC nursing ML back to health? Forced into the Deep

and many, many more!

 

Thank you for all your support <3 Leave a comment if you like 🙂 I love reading them!