CH 46

TL: Moonlit

In fact, when Su Jin saw the wound on William’s lip this time, he just sighed and thought to himself, “As expected, it ended up like this!”

Emotionally, he didn’t have as much fluctuation as before. After experiencing this kind of thing once or twice, he could face it calmly the third or fourth time.

If William ended up looking like this, it was normal for their cub to lose control.

Nervously, Lin Su approached with a smile and called out, “Female Father.”

Su Jin carefully examined Lin Su from head to toe. As long as their cub wasn’t injured, everything was fine. As for favoritism, wasn’t he always favoring him!

“Oh, by the way, I want to tell you that your male father sent a message. He’s preparing to come back.”

It had been a long time since Kane went to see his old friend. It was time for him to return. “Is male father doing well?”

“He’s fine. When he comes back this time, your Uncle Ai Chen will come with him.” Su Jin paid close attention to Lin Su’s expression as he said this and noticed that he didn’t object. “Ai Chen’s partner passed away early, and he has been living alone all these years. Your male father wants him to come and help. Originally, he wanted to tell you in person, but I thought…”

“No need to explain, Female Father. Uncle Ai Chen has been kind to our family. Besides, we do need help at home right now. Having male father bring him back at this time will be a great help!” Lin Su couldn’t sense the meaning behind Su Jin’s words. Although he hadn’t met Ai Chen, through Su Jin and Kane’s previous conversations, he understood that Ai Chen had a good character. When they were in difficult times, he extended a helping hand, and they wouldn’t forget to repay the favor.

“We’re just worried about causing you trouble.” After all, the good days they were currently enjoying were all thanks to Lin Su.

On the side, William, who was lying down, didn’t participate in the conversation, but he knew that his little female was kind, very kind.

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The government of the North Star received a document from the capital star allowing them to publicly disclose the discovery of special fruits and vegetables on the North Star and guaranteeing the safety of the purifier.

This undoubtedly recognized Lin Su’s identity as a purifier, and the document didn’t even mention any special notice for Lin Su to go to the capital star. This was undoubtedly great news for the North Star.

After seeing this document, Lei Sen, as the domain chief of the North Star, was well aware that the reason for this change probably had something to do with the Lin family on the capital star.

“Mu’en, how is the cultivation of the purified seeds going?”

“The land has all been taken care of. The next stage is planting. I plan to use robots for all of it to save time and effort and increase efficiency. After that, I’ll invite Your Excellency Lin Su to come and oversee the cultivation grounds.”

Lei Sen nodded in response to Mu’en’s request.

“I will let An Ye handle the public announcement. Prepare some security personnel to keep an eye on the situation. Remember, we cannot afford any disturbances.”

They were well aware of the kind of enthusiasm that would arise among the public once the news was released, and sometimes, this excessive enthusiasm could also lead to harm.

“I will take care of it.”

After leaving from Lei Sen’s office, Mu’en received a message from Lin Su, requesting him to send someone over for a fruit trade. Mu’en knew he couldn’t neglect this matter, but he had other tasks to attend to personally. He decided to message Luo Manman and ask him to take care of it with his team.

Fortunately, the law enforcement personnel in their department were familiar with Lin Su.

Once the arrangements were made, Mu’en went directly to the cultivation base. The newly chosen location was situated in the southern part of North Star, a newly developed farm with a large area specifically allocated for cultivating purified fruits and vegetables.

As Mu’en looked at the fields of farmland and the robots moving about, he couldn’t help but imagine the day when these lush fruits and vegetables would cover the entire area. At that time, all the people of North Star would be able to enjoy purified foods without relying on nutrient solutions. They would no longer be considered barren.

After sending a message to Minister Mu’en, Lin Su called Su Ge and Lin Feng to join him in picking fruits. The fruits were large and fresh, and the rich aroma made the labor feel like a form of enjoyment.

“Hey, is anyone here?” Suddenly, a crisp voice sounded at the gate of the courtyard. Lin Su put down the scissors and went to see who it was. It turned out to be Xie Bai, standing at the gate and curiously peering inside. As soon as he saw Lin Su, his eyes lit up. “Lin Su, I’m here again!”

“What do you want to buy?”

“I want to buy fruits, but besides that, I have something else to talk to you about.” Upon being questioned by Lin Su, Xie Bai’s heart skipped a beat. He didn’t know why, even though Lin Su was only a few years older than him and looked cute and friendly, he couldn’t shake off the feeling that there was something intimidating about Lin Su’s aura. It was different from the confident air he had when he was shouting at the jewelry store. Every time he saw Lin Su, he became cautious and wary.

“What is it?” Lin Su stood by the side of the courtyard, without opening the door, and asked calmly. His clear, contrasting eyes seemed to see through people’s hearts, making it impossible to have any hidden intentions.

Xie Bai glanced at the fruit trees in the courtyard and said, “I heard that Su Ge is working for you. Can I also come and work here?”

After pondering over it for a few days, Xie Bai couldn’t resist his curiosity and fear towards Lin Su. It wasn’t that he wanted to intentionally get close to Su Ge; it was mainly his mixed feelings and inexplicable curiosity towards Lin Su that drove him to take this step.

Lin Su found it amusing. What kind of auspicious place was this? Everyone was rushing to come and work.

“Alright, but there’s no salary. If you’re willing to stay and help with the work, I’ll provide you a meal. If not, then forget it.”

“Lin Su, does the same apply to Su Ge and the others?”

“Yes, the same. Lunch is provided.”

“I’m willing. I can start today. I promise I’ll be obedient and won’t cause any trouble.” Xie Bai was afraid that Lin Su was just trying to please him, so he quickly assured him, “I mean it!”

As a young master of the Xie family, he never imagined that he would end up doing manual labor and making such promises.

But if he didn’t agree, Lin Su wouldn’t pay attention to him.

Lin Su nodded, “Alright, come in. They are all in the yard picking fruits. You can help them. If you don’t know how, Su Ge will show you.”

“Okay, okay. I’ll definitely learn quickly.”

Xie Bai followed closely behind Lin Su, walking into the yard. The fruit trees looked impressive from the outside, and they appeared even more magical up close. The trees were filled with beautiful and fragrant fruits. If he worked here, he felt like even he would become fragrant.

Su Ge noticed Xie Bai following Lin Su closely and frowned. Before he could say anything, Lin Su spoke, “Su Ge, Xie Bai will be working here from today. Show him the ropes.”

Caught off guard by being called by his name, Su Ge was momentarily stunned but quickly recovered and nodded, “Okay.”

Lin Su thought since they already knew each other, there was no need for him to say much. He patted Xie Bai’s shoulder and said, “Go ahead. If you have any questions, ask Su Ge. If you still don’t understand, come find me.”

“Okay, thank you, Lin Su.”

“No need to be polite.” Since he came here to work, there was no need for further discussion. “Go on, get busy.”

With Xie Bai taking his place, Lin Su now had some free time to attend to the chicken coop. Some chicks had hatched in the past few days, and along with the older ones, the coop was clearly becoming insufficient. He needed to set up a separate space for raising chickens. Given their breeding speed, it wouldn’t be long before they could start their own chicken farm.

The eggs they were preparing for breeding this time had been specially purified by Lin Su. Once these chickens grew a little more, they would test if they were free of impurities, just like the fruits. If that was the case, they could start breeding them in large quantities and have another source of income.

However, this experimental process took time and wasn’t as efficient as with plants. They had to wait a while before seeing the results.

As Lin Su left, Su Ge looked at Xie Bai who had approached him and asked, “What are you here for?”

“You all go out early and come back late every day, and I’m the only one at home. My father has been busy lately, and I don’t find it interesting to stay at home. I also want to work. Even if I haven’t done it before, I can learn. Su Ge, please teach me,” Xie Bai said, looking up with an expectant and innocent face. Being young, he didn’t understand the art of hiding intentions, making it easy to guess whether his words were true or false.

Even if Su Ge didn’t have any feelings in that regard towards Xie Bai, he couldn’t possibly do anything to harm him. Moreover, since he had come and Lin Su agreed, Su Ge couldn’t say much. He could only advise, “If you’re going to work, you must be obedient and not act recklessly. If you feel tired and can’t handle it, don’t force yourself. Just go home, understand?”

“Yes, yes, don’t worry, I won’t cry or make a fuss.” Xie Bai breathed a sigh of relief when Su Ge didn’t immediately send him away. He smiled and urged, “Come on, Su Ge. How do we pick the fruits? I can’t delay the work.”

Seeing Xie Bai so enthusiastic, Su Ge didn’t know what else to say. They couldn’t understand why one after another, they were enchanted and came here to work.

Picking fruits wasn’t difficult. Su Ge demonstrated once, and Xie Bai quickly learned. Wearing gloves and holding small scissors, he focused on picking the fruits with a serious expression.

As Lin Su was halfway through working on the chicken coop, he heard the voice of Luo Manman, knowing that the enforcement team had arrived.

Setting aside his current task, Lin Su walked over. “You’re leading the team today. Where is Minister Mu’en?”

“Minister Mu’en had other matters, so he asked us to come. We won’t disturb your work.” Luo Manman had already heard from Mu’en before. Lin Su had cultivated seven fruit trees, but hearing about it was one thing, while witnessing it firsthand was a completely different experience.

“There are quite a lot this time. We’re afraid it would take a long time for you to come and pick them, so we asked the workers to do it for you. This way, you can finish faster too.”

Luo Manman had experienced Lin Su’s thoughtful actions before, so he wasn’t surprised. He nodded and smiled, “Thank you so much. I was actually worried if we would be able to finish picking today. We’ll go over now and come back later to help.”

“Go ahead.”

Lin Su opened the gate for him and watched Luo Manman lead the four members of the enforcement team over. Then he turned around and continued working on the chicken coop.

When Luo Manman heard Lin Su mentioning that there were workers at home, he initially didn’t pay much attention to it. After all, as Lin Su’s orchard grew bigger, it was only a matter of time before he hired people.

However, when he saw Lin Feng approaching with a basket full of fruits, he was momentarily stunned.

My goodness, isn’t this Lin Feng, the famous scientist from the Empire?

Noticing Luo Manman’s gaze, Lin Feng nodded as he walked past him.

This made Luo Manman’s heart pound even faster.

When Luo Manman saw Xie Bai, he was momentarily stunned. Not long ago, he had gone to An Ye’s house on behalf of Mu’en to retrieve something and had the opportunity to meet Xie Bai. He knew he was An Ye’s child. An Ye, as the Deputy Star Domain Chief of North Star, had his child helping out here…

Looking at Su Ge next, although he wasn’t very familiar with him, Luo Manman felt that his status probably couldn’t be low either.

From the people to the fruit trees in the yard, it was undoubtedly full of surprises.

They were busy the whole afternoon before finally finishing picking the fruits. After Luo Manman settled the accounts and left with the enforcement team, Lin Su was generous. “Don’t rush back yet. Stay and have a barbecue before you leave.”

Lin Feng and Su Ge, who were already familiar with Lin Su’s cooking skills, gladly accepted the invitation upon hearing this.

As a newcomer, Xie Bai felt a bit awkward, but since even Su Ge didn’t refuse, he mustered up the courage and nodded in agreement.

To treat them, Lin Su prepared two chickens. He plucked the feathers, marinated them with seasonings in advance, and when he grilled them, the fragrance filled the air.

Even Xie Bai, who didn’t know what Lin Su was planning earlier, now understood that Lin Su was preparing delicious food for them.

Squatting beside the grill, Xie Bai stared at the golden-brown chicken wings, drooling like a hungry cat.

It smelled so good, what a divine delicacy!

Lin Su flipped the grilled chicken wings, brushed them with oil, causing them to sizzle, and the aroma seemed to become even stronger.

Finally, he sprinkled them with dried chili flakes, which alone made one’s mouth water just by looking at it.

Lin Su handed a skewer of chicken wings to Xie Bai and said, “Be careful, it’s hot.”

Facing Lin Su’s unexpected gesture, Xie Bai was momentarily stunned. He carefully and cautiously accepted it, his eyes filled with disbelief and doubt. Lin Su actually gave him the freshly grilled chicken wings first!

How could he be so kind!

“Go and eat on the side.”

“Okay!”

Holding the warm and fragrant chicken wing, Xie Bai obediently walked to the side and squatted down. He blew on it carefully. Although he had never tasted it before, the aroma alone was enough to make him dizzy with delight.

He took a careful bite. The golden-brown chicken skin was tender and chewy, with a crispy flavor. Coupled with the explosiveness of the chili, Xie Bai was instantly captivated by the combination of textures and flavors in this delicious food.

Even though Xie Bai couldn’t handle spicy food well, he had no intention of stopping. With tears in his eyes, he held the large chicken wing and gnawed on it, no longer resembling the proud young master he used to be.

For several adult beastmen, two geese-sized chickens were just a taste, but even so, everyone enjoyed the meal.

William got the chicken drumsticks and two large chicken wings, and even Tiao Tiao received a big strawberry as a reward.

After this simple BBQ meal, Su Ge and Xie Bai left the courtyard and headed home.

Sitting in the car, Xie Bai leaned against the window and couldn’t help but sigh, “Lin Su is really amazing. He’s about the same age as me, but he seems to know and understand everything.”

No wonder he is so likable.

Now that he thought about his own past behavior, it was indeed quite detestable. It would be great if he could become like Lin Su.

Su Ge glanced at him lightly in response but didn’t say much.

Even if Lin Su were placed in the capital star, there would be no one who could surpass him.

After seeing off Su Ge and Xie Bai, Lin Feng returned to the laboratory. He was currently working on the purified fruits and vegetables to see if he could extract a sedative with over 80% natural elements.

Lin Su took a look at the wound on William’s lip, relieved to see that it had healed for the most part.

Tiao Tiao finished devouring a large strawberry, its little belly round and bloated. It burped, the taste of strawberries lingering in the air.

Satisfied, it ran to Lin Su’s side and rubbed against his leg, seemingly thanking him for the treats. Lin Su noticed that its white fur had grown even more, so he squatted down and grabbed its front paws, forcing Tiao Tiao to stand up. “If Tiao Tiao is lucky enough to be promoted to Rank A, it should become smarter, but unfortunately, Rank A beasts cannot communicate.”

William glanced at the silly rabbit acting cute in front of Lin Su, flicking his fox tail. “Beasts that can communicate require a minimum Rank of S. It’s already good enough for this rabbit to be promoted to Rank A.”

“That’s true.”

Tiao Tiao, feeling slighted by the fox’s lack of praise, made a snorting sound and was about to pounce on Lin Su, but William reached out and grabbed it by the nape of its neck, setting it aside.

Lin Su stood up and smiled. “You two have such a good relationship!”

William, who didn’t want the foolish rabbit to get too close to Lin Su, muttered, “Hmm.”

Tiao Tiao, who had been misunderstood and had no other choice, made a soft whimpering sound.

After returning to the room, Lin Su went to the bathroom to take a shower, hoping to rest early.

He didn’t know if it was because he didn’t rest well yesterday or if he was tired today, but he felt a soreness and weakness in his body.

He was prepared to take a nice bath to relax, but the restless heat sensation from last night returned.

Didn’t he already made a temporary mark with William? Why did this sensation reappear?

Could it be that the temporary mark had to be done every day?

Lin Su leaned against the edge of the bathtub, trying to suppress the restlessness in his body. His fair cheeks turned slightly rosy, whether it was due to the bath or his physical condition, he wasn’t sure.

William sat with his eyes half-closed, his canine ears erect on top of his head, appearing to be in deep thought. In reality, all his attention was focused on the direction of the bathroom.

It had been quite a while since Lin Su went in, and although there were sounds of water before, there was now complete silence, which made one worry.

After waiting for a moment, William lifted his gaze toward the bathroom and got up, walking to the bathroom door and gently knocking on it. “Lin Su, are you okay?”

Suddenly hearing William’s voice while in the middle of doing something illicit, Lin Su couldn’t help but tremble uncontrollably. Then, with a flushed face, he turned his head, his black eyes shimmering as he looked toward the closed door, as if contemplating something.

The next moment, Lin Su picked up the bathrobe that was hanging nearby and opened the door.

Steam billowed out from the bathroom, and William instinctively stepped back, only to be grabbed by the front of his shirt by Lin Su and pulled into the bathroom.

The door slammed shut, and William was pressed against the door panel. He met the unusually bright gaze of the little female, and he restrained the rolling of his adam’s apple, sensing the familiar sweetness in the air.

William inwardly confirmed, as he thought.

“I feel like the way we did it last night might not be enough.”

William stood quietly in front of him, and even without doing anything, just with that expression alone, Lin Su felt irresistibly attracted to him.

It felt as if a ferocious beast was raging in his heart, urging him to pounce.

Having experienced Lin Su’s straightforwardness before, he couldn’t help but feel flustered every time. This time, William didn’t want to passively accept it anymore. With a light chuckle, he suddenly reached out and pulled Lin Su’s waist, applying slight pressure. Their positions were reversed, but compared to the previous position, Lin Su was now being pressed facing the door panel.

Lin Su, taken aback by this sudden action, turned his head to look at William, whose eyes had a strange glint. He was about to ask what he was doing when a certain spot on the back of his neck was gently pinched, instantly causing a tingling sensation to spread through his body, accompanied by an indescribable sense of panic.

Damn, just touching his neck can be so stimulating?

Sensing the tension in the little female, William leaned in closer, locking eyes with him. “Let me teach you how to make an effective temporary mark.”