CH 41

TL: Moonlit

Su Ge and Lin Feng worked in Lin Su’s yard for the whole afternoon. Although they didn’t do much work, two inexperienced people suddenly getting their hands dirty made Su Ge feel like he couldn’t straighten his back anymore.

Lin Feng didn’t fare any better; his palms were blistered from gripping the broomstick.

Su Ge looked at the neatly piled leaves on the ground, forming a square shape with edges and corners due to Lin Feng’s perfectionism. It seemed like there was no cure for this compulsive disorder.

After observing the two of them the entire time, Ding Ding, who had been clanking around, stood up and made a series of clanging noises before leaving the yard. It seemed that Ding Ding, who had completed its “supervision” duties, had gone to report its work.

When Lin Su came out from the next-door, he was somewhat surprised by the results. After all, from the appearance and temperament of these two males, it was evident that they had received a good upbringing and had a decent background.

It was unlikely that they had ever done this kind of farm work in their lives.

Bringing Ding Ding over under the pretext of supervision was mainly to offer some assistance when they couldn’t handle the tasks. He didn’t expect that the two of them would be quite capable.

Lin Su smiled and opened the gate, saying, “You’ve worked hard. Let’s call it a day.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng stood his broom upright and walked over, saying, “I’m not in a hurry to go back. Can I stay here…”

Su Ge reached out and placed his hand on Lin Feng’s shoulder. “It’s already late today. Let’s come back tomorrow.”

Lin Feng turned his head with a trace of dissatisfaction and looked at Su Ge, “But I…”

Realizing that Lin Su, who had been silent the whole time, was the one he should be addressing, Lin Feng turned back halfway through his words and realized that the other party’s silence was a refusal. “Okay, then we’ll come back tomorrow.”

Lin Su smiled and walked the two of them to the gate. He watched them leave in their car before turning back inside.

Su Jin, seeing them gone, asked with some concern, “How did it go?”

“It went pretty well, better than expected,” Lin Su replied truthfully. The work done by these two individuals, who didn’t seem diligent or knowledgeable, unexpectedly satisfied him.

Seeing that Lin Su didn’t seem to be lying, Su Jin couldn’t help but ask, “So, are you going to agree to his request?”

Lin Su met Su Jin’s slightly anxious black eyes and smiled, revealing the dimples on his cheeks. Whenever he smiled like this, it gave off a cute and affectionate feeling, making people feel like he was obedient and lovable.

Su Jin’s mood improved greatly from his smile.

“I wasn’t planning on refusing in the first place. If we can really find a way to cure mental disorders, wouldn’t that be a great thing?” He might not be great, but he wasn’t that narrow-minded either.

Su Jin knew that their child had a soft heart and nodded, saying, “These two individuals seem more reliable than the reviewing team that came that day. It’s fine to help them as long as it doesn’t affect you.”

“The strawberry jam seems to have cooled down. Let’s have some water with it.” Lin Su found three cups, scooped three spoons of jam into each cup, poured water on top, and gently stirred. He handed a cup to Su Jin and held his own cup, taking a sip. The sour-sweet taste of strawberry juice filled with a strong strawberry fragrance was very pleasant.

Hmm, it would be even better with ice cubes.

After taking a sip, Su Jin felt the rich strawberry aroma spreading on his lips and teeth, and he instantly fell in love with the taste. “Mmm, it’s delicious. Take this cup inside and let William taste it.”

After finishing his own cup, Lin Su picked up William’s cup and went back into the house. He pushed the door open and saw William, who had been lying on the edge of the bed, immediately stand up. The two front paws clasped together, rubbing each other, and the tender pink nose sniffed the air. The red eyes were fixed on the cup in Lin Su’s hand. Apparently, it had caught the scent of strawberries.

Compared to William, Lin Su was much calmer. First, he looked at Lin Su, then glanced at the strawberry juice in his hand.

Lin Su closed the door and walked over. “Give it a try.”

William reached out and took the cup, then tilted his head back and took a sip. The combination of sweet and sour flavors, along with the rich strawberry aroma and the abundance of natural elements, satisfied his taste buds and made his mental state extremely comfortable. “It’s delicious.”

“After working for the whole afternoon, how could it not taste good? It’s made with the essence.” Lin Su tilted his chin slightly, adopting a somewhat spoiled appearance. The dimples on his cheeks were cute and lovable, making people want to touch and feel them. William gently placed the cup down, rolled his Adam’s apple, and even though he had just drunk a cup of sweet and delicious juice, he still felt hot and thirsty.

“Tonight, I’m going to cultivate the fruit trees next door. Will you come?” Since discovering that the release of his wood-based abilities emitted natural elements that were beneficial to William’s body, whenever there was such an opportunity, Lin Su didn’t want William to miss it. Perhaps if he stuck by his side a few more times, his mental disorder would be cured?

Of course, he knew that it was just wishful thinking. His abilities were far from reaching such a powerful level.

“Okay.” William answered while gently placing his large tail into Lin Su’s arms. There was not much expression on his face, as if it was just an unconscious action, although his dog ears twitched vigorously.

The long-eared rabbit, who was lying on the edge of the bed, made an unhappy sound, as if saying, ‘What are you pretending for? Even I can see through that, you stinky fox!’

Lin Su didn’t care whether William did it intentionally or unintentionally. He couldn’t resist giving his tail a good rub. He rubbed it vigorously for a while, relieving all his troubles and feeling satisfied. He stood up with a comfortable stretch and said, “Let me prepare first and then come back to pick you up.”

“I’ll go with you. I feel like moving around.” William didn’t want Lin Su to go through any extra trouble. Even though it was difficult for him to move around at the moment, he didn’t want to cause more trouble for Lin Su because of it.

“Sure, take your time, watch your step, and let Tiao Tiao come along too.”

Tiao Tiao, who was called by name, immediately jumped off the bed and hopped behind Lin Su. Its red eyes were full of excitement.

The little female still remembers it!

Lin Su moved William’s chair to the next room. Su Jin followed suit and asked, “Are we starting tonight?”

“We’ll have to do it sooner or later. It doesn’t matter if it’s one day earlier or later. Don’t worry, I’ll do it within my limits. I won’t try to cultivate all the fruit trees in the yard at once.”

With the previous experience, Su Jin obviously didn’t quite believe his words. He looked at William next to him and said, “Keep an eye on him. If he refuses to rest, call me!”

There was a sense of “harshness” in Su Jin’s tone, as if he was ready to use his “harsh methods” at any time if Lin Su didn’t listen.

William smiled slightly and nodded gently, “I will, Female Father.”

“Hey, how can you two be like this? I promise to work within my limits today.” Lin Su’s face showed a helpless expression, but it was also cute and mischievous, making people unable to resist wanting to pinch his cheeks.

Su Jin didn’t stay here to disturb them. He prepared some fruits for William and went back to rest in the neighboring room.

The moon was shining brightly, the evening breeze was cool, and the sky was filled with stars, creating an atmosphere of peace and comfort. William sat on a lounge chair, his gaze constantly fixed on Lin Su, who was squatting not far away.

The little female seemed to be doing well recently, as if he had grown a bit. His figure was still lean and slender, and his porcelain-white skin, illuminated by the moonlight, seemed to be covered with a layer of hazy frost, appearing sacred and untouchable.

Lin Su placed his hands on the ground, and in an instant, a faint green glow emanated from his palms, releasing rich and vibrant natural elements, causing the long-eared rabbit lying on the ground to show a look of longing in its eyes.

Even though William had experienced it many times before, each time it still shocked him.

His beast patterns appeared uncontrollably, greedily devouring the natural elements swirling in the air, moisturizing his dry body, and repairing his shattered spiritual barriers.

Releasing wood-based abilities with both hands simultaneously increased the efficiency. Tender green sprouts emerged from the soil and gradually grew taller and stronger until they grew into big trees, bloomed, and bore fruit. The moment the rich fruity aroma wafted through the air, it brought a sense of joy.

Lin Su let go and took a slight breath. Since repairing Gen once, he had taken a step closer to the next stage of his ability upgrade.

Based on his current abilities, if cultivating four fruit trees in one night was the limit before, now he could cultivate six trees before feeling tired. According to this progress, when he upgraded, he estimated that he could double the quantity.

Not in a hurry to cultivate the next tree, Lin Su looked at William and asked, “How do you feel?”

“Very good.” William’s golden eyes emitted a bewitching light in the night, giving him a seductive charm. Lin Su couldn’t dare to look at him for too long. He turned his head and blinked hard, but couldn’t help but mutter to himself.

He suddenly understood why King Zhou was infatuated with Daji’s beauty.

Get a grip, Lin Su! Be yourself!

Taking a deep breath, Lin Su reached out again to start cultivating the second tree.

Tiao Tiao lay under the chair, rolling on its back with all four legs in the air, enjoying itself. Even though it couldn’t compete with William sitting on the chair based on its abilities, the natural elements absorbed into its body were still beneficial to it.

Gradually, a little white color mixed into its originally pitch-black fur without it noticing.

When the sixth tree was cultivated, Lin Su couldn’t hide his fatigue anymore. He looked at the six trees that had appeared in the empty yard, lush and verdant, covered with fruits. Lin Su was a little excited, imagining the scene when the whole garden would be filled with the fragrance of fruit after all the trees were cultivated.

But it was impossible to do it all at once.

When he stood up, his legs felt weak, and his body swayed uncontrollably. Just as he was about to grab something to steady himself, he leaned against a warm chest. Turning his head, he met a pair of beautiful golden eyes. Lin Su raised the corner of his lips and said, “Thank you. You came at just the right time. My legs are a bit weak.”

The unintentional display of weakness was like acting spoiled, lightly plucking the strings in William’s heart.

Thin lips pursed lightly, and a sudden surge of indescribable regret and guilt welled up in William’s heart. If he were in good health, he could have embraced him and taken him back at a time like this.

Suddenly, his neck was hooked, and the little female completely buried himself in his embrace, lightly rubbing against his neck with a pleasant fragrance. “William, I just realized you’re quite nice to hold.”

Warm and broad, his chest was unexpectedly comfortable to lean on.

As the soft hands of the little female roamed and pressed against his body, William unconsciously tensed up, his golden eyes filled with restrained restraint. He suddenly grabbed Lin Su’s wrist with a hoarse voice and said, “Aren’t you tired? Let’s go back and rest.”

Although Lin Su felt a bit regretful about being stopped, it wasn’t suitable to do anything at the moment.

He had to figure out a way to cure William as soon as possible, or else he was afraid he wouldn’t be able to be human anymore.

Mu’en and An Ye walked out of Lei Sen’s office together, with An Ye putting his arm around Mu’en’s shoulder. Despite not being as burly as him, An Ye was slightly taller. They walked side by side like a pair of brothers. Mu’en tried to struggle free, but An Ye held on tightly, a smile on his face. “Minister Mu’en, we’re on the same boat now. You understood Lord Lei Sen’s intention just now, right? No matter the outcome of the inspection team, we have to play our roles to the fullest. Do you know what that means?”

Mu’en took An Ye’s hand off his shoulder. “If you have something to say, just say it. You don’t need to be so close for me to hear you.”

After saying that, Mu’en adjusted his collar, acting as if he was still young and not hard of hearing.

An Ye smiled and raised his hand to pat the non-existent dust off Mu’en’s clothes. “Minister Mu’en, have you ever considered keeping Lord Lin Su here?”

“Even if I have, it’s not up to me to decide. You should know how capable Lord Lin Su is. It’s not realistic for him to stay on North Star.”

“It’s not realistic, but what if Lord Lin Su himself dislikes the people on the Capital Star and is willing to stay on North Star?” An Ye smiled cunningly, and Mu’en’s heart skipped a beat. He pressed his lips together and began considering the possibility.

An Ye suddenly laughed. “You’re actually thinking about it? Haha, Minister Mu’en, I have to tell you that it’s impossible. Even if there’s no inspection team, there will be others. His Majesty will never allow someone as talented as Lord Lin Su to stay on North Star.”

Mu’en’s expression darkened. “Are you enjoying playing tricks on me, Deputy An Ye?”

An Ye shook his head and apologized, “I didn’t expect Minister Mu’en to be such an honest person. Don’t mind me. Even if Lord Lin Su can’t stay, North Star will undoubtedly thrive as his home planet in the future. I just dislike Kong Han, a female who makes a big fuss over trivial matters.”

After speaking, he even gave Mu’en a look that said, “I want to stir up trouble, are you daring enough to join me?”

“Speaking of which, he and you are both from the Capital Star.” Mu’en wasn’t moved and even joked, “Your words lack persuasiveness.”

After saying that, Mu’en turned around and walked downstairs. An Ye stood behind him, opened his mouth as if to say something, and felt that his joke had gone too far. Mu’en, being an honest person, obviously wasn’t suitable for such jokes. “Ah, Minister Mu’en, wait for me. Let’s talk properly if you have something to say or discuss!”

On the way to pick up Kong Han, An Ye apologized to Mu’en again, “Minister Mu’en, I admit that I didn’t have much attachment to North Star before. You have to understand that suddenly being transferred here from the Capital Star, it’s only natural to feel uncomfortable, right? But now, I don’t think that way anymore. I’m genuinely thinking about North Star now, really!”

“Really?” Mu’en glanced at him sideways while driving and chuckled, “If you really think so, why did you secretly contact Lord Lin Su before? It’s true that you don’t have to say you’re thinking about North Star in your heart. As long as you don’t work against us, it’s fine. But I also don’t like Kong Han. If you have any ideas, I don’t mind hearing them.”

Although Mu’en was honest, he wasn’t stupid. An Ye touched his nose, unable to completely brainwash Mu’en, but fortunately, he achieved his goal. “Kong Han, as the leader of the inspection team from the Capital Star, I’ve investigated. He used to be the leader of the Imperial Purification of Females Management Group, in charge of all the females in the Empire. He has a proud temperament, probably feeling threatened by Lord Lin Su’s abilities. That’s why he’s showing such an attitude, wanting to establish his dominance, forgetting that he came here with a mission. If he fails to complete it, he’ll be the one in trouble. Actually, we don’t need to do anything. We can just watch from the sidelines. Minister Mu’en, don’t you think so?”

Mu’en sneered, “If that’s all, you should have said it earlier. You’ve gone around in circles. Aren’t you tired, Deputy An Ye?”

An Ye nodded with a smile. “You’re right. I’ve realized that you and I are becoming more compatible!”

Mu’en: “…”

Fine, if we’re talking about being disgusting, he couldn’t surpass An Ye.

When Kong Han saw Mu’en and An Ye driving over, his expression remained unfriendly. “Lord Lei Sen must have informed you both. The inspection of this female, Lin Su, is crucial for the Empire. I hope the two of you can cooperate with my work today and avoid any incidents like last time.”

Mu’en’s expression darkened. It was the first time he had encountered someone who could turn the tables so skillfully. He was about to retort when An Ye nudged his arm.

An Ye still had a gentle smile on his face. “Recommending talent to the Empire has always been a duty of us public officials. Rest assured, we will wholeheartedly cooperate.”

“Then I hope you both live up to your words.” Kong Han gave them a cold glance and turned to get in the car, strutting like a proud peacock.

An Ye watched Kong Han leave, then turned to Mu’en and raised an eyebrow.

Mu’en made an effort to suppress the urge to roll his eyes and gave a thumbs up to An Ye.

To be disgusting, one had to look for An Ye!

Early in the morning, Su Ge was dragged out of bed by Lin Feng and drove straight to Lin Su’s house. He felt like he had gone mad.

But Lin Feng was excited and said, “Let’s work hard today. Maybe if Lin Su is happy, he’ll agree to let me observe his purification process.”

Su Ge yawned and felt sore all over his body. He regretted following Lin Feng yesterday to “sell himself” in exchange for talents.

“You can go by yourself today. I’ll wait for you in the car,” Su Ge said.

“What do you mean?” Lin Feng looked at him sharply. “You’re not going to work with me? How can that be?”

“Why not? I don’t have any ulterior motives like you do. I have no desires or expectations. Why should I go to work?” Su Ge asked. He didn’t want to continue being foolish.

Lin Feng insisted, “No, you have to come with me today. What if Lord Lin Su is disappointed in me because you didn’t come? Since you’ve decided to go, you can’t give up!”

Lin Feng’s expression made Su Ge feel suffocated. He thought that Lin Feng was being too naive and impulsive.

“Trust me, my intuition tells me he’s not that kind of person. But if you really don’t want to go today, then you don’t have to…” Lin Feng’s words suddenly stopped, and his eyes widened. “Am I hallucinating?”

The floating car, which was smoothly driving towards Farm 13, suddenly swayed in the air. Su Ge couldn’t control himself and cursed, “What the hell is that?”

As the car came to a stop, Lin Feng opened the door and ran out. His movements were so fast that he almost tripped when he got out of the car. He stumbled and grabbed the car door, then looked at the six large trees nearby, lush with leaves and fruit hanging from them.

His mouth was half open, but no sound came out. His heart pounded in his chest.

Su Ge stiffly got out of the car and walked dumbfoundedly to Lin Feng’s side. “Feng’er, am I seeing things? How come I see so many fruit trees? Did we have them here yesterday?”

Lin Feng couldn’t answer because he was too shocked and excited. He could only shake his head.

Su Jin, who came out to fetch water, noticed the two people staring blankly at the fruit trees outside the courtyard. “Hey, you’re here so early?”

His voice brought the two back to their senses. Lin Feng instinctively ran over. “Uncle, were these fruit trees grown by Lord Lin Su this morning?”

Su Jin opened the gate and let them in. “Yes, so he didn’t wake up too early this morning. Why don’t you sit in the courtyard for a while?”

Su Jin understood the emotions of the two. If he hadn’t witnessed Lin Su’s abilities many times, he would be as shocked as them. “Go ahead.”

“Thank you, Uncle. We promise not to touch anything,” Lin Feng and Su Ge said in unison. They were granted permission and immediately ran excitedly to the neighboring yard. On the way, Lin Feng reminded Su Ge, “Be careful, don’t let the fruits fall from the trees.”

Su Ge complained, “Don’t just blame me, you’re not exactly quiet either.”

Su Jin heard their conversation, laughed, shook his head, and turned back into the house.

Mu’en’s car slowly descended from the sky. He noticed the car parked in front of Lin Su’s house and was about to say something when An Ye suddenly pinched his thigh, causing him to yelp, “What are you doing?”

An Ye pointed at the lush fruit trees not far away with a shocked expression, “Look!”

Mu’en rubbed the sore spot and followed An Ye’s finger. The sight nearly caused him to crash the car. For the first time, he couldn’t hold back his curse, “Fuck!”

With a loud bang, the front of the car collided with the rear of the floating car in front, and the alarms blared deafeningly!

But before Mu’en could regain his senses, another “bang” followed, and his whole body leaned forward due to inertia.

Then, two alternating alarm sounds continued to ring.

Even so, no one cared whether the car was damaged. They hurriedly got out of the car, staring fixedly at the fruit trees in the courtyard with astonishment on their faces.

Kong Han, who came from the capital, got off the car and his breathing became rapid. His black eyes stared intently at the fruit trees in the courtyard, his lips half open, and his face filled with shock.

Six trees, six trees full of fruits.

It had only been three days since their last visit, and now there were six more trees in the courtyard!

Was this a demonstration?

In that instant, jealousy surged up in Kong Han’s heart.

Why, why wasn’t he the one with such abilities?

Why?

It’s simple ^^

It’s because the author said so HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA!!! XD

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