CH 64

TL: Moonlit

William looked at the two of Lin Su, their eyes meeting. At that moment, a strange aura enveloped them, creating a realm in which no one could intervene.

The pink aura made their faces slightly blush, and Will raised his hand, lightly coughing: “I understand.”

William turned to Will: “What do you understand? If he says so, won’t you grant it?”

Will replied, “I will grant anything. Whatever policies or conveniences you need, as long as it benefits the nation and the people, I will make it happen for you.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

“Oh, you’re like William, call me ‘brother.’ We’re family, there’s no need for such formalities.” Will reached out and patted William’s shoulder gently. “My brother has become so well under your guidance, thanks to you. Moreover, you have brought hope to all the people of the empire. The gratitude should be mine. When you return, the recognition you deserve will not be overlooked. Not only that, I will personally host a grand wedding for you and William.”

Upon hearing the word “wedding”, Lin Su felt the scorching gaze upon him, and he looked up to meet William’s golden beast-like eyes.

“I don’t need your involvement in my wedding. I will handle my own wedding. But there must be recognition.”

William looked at Lin Su with a gaze filled with tender affection.

“Alright, alright, I’ll go along with you.” Will stood up with a smile, about to say something when he noticed a shadow cast outside the window. A black special-class hovercraft slowly descended. “…”

Did they arrive so quickly?

Lin Su and William also noticed the situation outside.

The sealed cabin door opened, and a military officer dressed in a deep blue uniform stepped out. General Lin Te, with his profound features, appeared from within. Will sighed softly, “The person who came to pick me up has arrived.”

“It’s General Lin Te, so it seems it’s not Lord Lin En who came in person.” William gently patted Will’s shoulder, and he saw a slight twitch at the corner of his brother’s lips, obviously still having lingering fears about being brought back by Lin En.

The people brought by Lin Te quickly surrounded the courtyard, causing the construction team’s attention nearby.

Lin Feng rushed out from next door, asking, “Big Brother, why did you come? What about Male Father?”

Lin Te looked at Lin Feng, who had come out, and said, “Male Father has other matters. Where is His Majesty?”

Before Lin Feng could reply, Lin Su pushed the door open and came out, followed by a partially beastified William, and then Will.

Will coughed lightly, covering his mouth, and asked, “Why did General Lin Te come? Where is your Male Father?”

Lin Te stepped forward respectfully and saluted, “Male Father accompanied my Female Father today, His Majesty, Emperor Will.”

Before Lin Feng could speak, Lin Su greeted, “I’m glad to see you, General Lin Te.”

Lin Te, with a hint of surprise in his eyes upon seeing the small female standing beside William, quickly regained his composure and said, “I have greeted the Princess Consort.”

Being suddenly referred to as the “Princess Consort,” Lin Su felt a slight jolt in his heart. “General Lin Te, there’s no need for such formality. Just call me Lin Su. Please stay for dinner before you go back tonight.”

Lin Te looked at Will, hesitant to make a decision on his own.

Even though Lin En had told him before coming that he just needed to bring Will back, the current situation…

“General Lin Te, it has been a long time since we last met. Let’s have a meal before you leave today,” William said with a smile, extending his hand for a brief touch with Lin Te.

“I’m glad to see you too, Your Highness,” Lin Te held onto William’s hand and lightly bumped their shoulders together.

With William speaking up, Will, who had run away, seemed to regain some confidence. “Whether you eat or not, I don’t care. Anyway, I will eat before I leave.”

“Well, since that’s the case, we’ll trouble you then.”

“General Lin Te, no need to be polite. Please have a seat in the courtyard while I prepare dinner.” Lin Su called Lin Feng to help bring out the barbecue grill. In addition to Will and General Lin Te, the soldiers who came with General Lin Te would also be eating. With so many people, barbecue was the most convenient option.

Leaving the barbecue to Lin Feng, Lin Su went to the kitchen to prepare dinner for a few people.

Sitting in the shade of the trees, General Lin Te noticed the Black Flame Panther perched on a branch and his eyes showed surprise. “Is this the S-rank contracted beast?”

Will also followed General Lin Te’s gaze and his heart trembled slightly, thinking of Lin Su’s natural female identity, he understood the phenomenon.

“It’s called Yan Lie, an S-rank contracted beast that hasn’t formed a contract yet,” William explained lightly as he sipped his strawberry juice. “The small one is also an A-rank.”

General Lin Te turned to look at the two of them. “There are many soldiers in the Empire who haven’t found suitable contracted beasts. Your Majesty, Your Highness, could it be…”

Will turned his head to look at William, obviously wanting to hear his opinion.

“This matter needs to be discussed with Lin Su,” William said, and as he spoke, he watched the little panther cub that had pounced and was not afraid of strangers, lightly pinching its nape.

This affectionate scene fell into the eyes of the two men, and it was so incredible.

It should be noted that the higher the genetic rank of the contracted beast, the more cautious they were towards humans. It was rare to see a contracted beast that allowed its cubs to get so close to humans.

General Lin Te’s gaze toward the Black Flame Panther grew even more fervent.

Yan Lie, who was dozing on the tree, opened his beast eyes and looked over. After a while, he jumped down from the tree, picked up his cub, and disappeared without a trace after a few leaps.

The aroma of the barbecue gradually wafted out, causing the soldiers stationed outside the courtyard to salivate, but they dared not move due to their mission.

However, the scent became richer and more fragrant, truly testing the willpower of the soldiers.

Lin Feng had been with Lin Su for a long time and was very skilled at grilling meat like this. “It’s done. Let your subordinates come and eat, Big Brother.”

Hearing Lin Feng’s voice, General Lin Te stood up and walked over. “Did you grill this meat?”

“Who else would it be? It’s delicious. Why don’t you try it?” Lin Feng cut a piece of grilled meat and handed it to General Lin Te. “I brushed some chili on it, so it’s a bit spicy. Give it a try.”

Lin Te took it and the meat was tender and crispy, with a hint of charred aroma. Mixed with the spicy stimulation, it was particularly enjoyable to eat.

Smelling the aroma, Will also helped himself without hesitation, cutting a plate of meat and enjoying it on the side.

Seeing him enjoy it so much, William said, “Leave some room in your stomach. Xiao Su has prepared something even more delicious.”

“Something even more delicious than this?” Will expressed doubt. This plate of meat was already considered extremely delicious to him. Even compared to the dishes at the Bai Manor, it paled in comparison.

The soldiers responsible for guarding outside took turns to come and eat. Each person held a plate of sliced grilled meat, satisfying and enjoyable.

Lin Su prepared seven dishes and a soup, accompanied by a dessert after the meal. The table was full, enough for him and the others to enjoy.

When Will heard Lin Su say that they could start eating, he was momentarily stunned. He followed William back to the room and looked at the exquisite dishes and fresh soup on the table, regretting that he didn’t have a few more stomachs.

Lin Te wasn’t any better off either. He had eaten plate after plate of grilled meat earlier, and now, looking at the delicacies on the table, his stomach had little space left. He should have restrained himself earlier.

Lin Su noticed the awkwardness of the two men and smiled as he went outside to pour a jug of well-aged mountain grape wine.

He poured a glass for each person.

The deep purple liquid exuded a sense of mystery and carried a pleasant aroma. Its appearance immediately caught everyone’s attention.

“Lin Su, is this the drink you brewed before called wine?”

“Yes, but it hasn’t been aged for long, so right now it’s more like grape juice. Drinking some is appetizing,” Lin Su explained before taking a sip himself. It had a balanced sweetness and sourness, with a faint aroma of wine. Indeed, it hadn’t been aged for long, and with a little more time, the taste would become purer.

After seeing Lin Su drink it, Will also took a sip. The peculiar taste made him narrow his eyes and say, “It’s delicious.”

As soon as the two words fell, they took big gulps, feeling satisfied.

What was even more extraordinary was that after drinking it, a sweet aftertaste emerged, invigorating their spirits.

“Hmm…” Will pressed his forehead. “Such pure natural elements.”

Was this the magic of a natural female?

Lin Su didn’t notice it much himself, but as he looked at the four males sitting at the table, all of them showing peculiar expressions, a hint of surprise appeared in his dark eyes.

This wine seems to have unexpected effects.

After enduring the tingling and comfortable sensation, Lin Feng excitedly looked at Lin Su. “I feel like at least 80% of the natural elements are contained in it.”

“How is that possible?” The recently approved soothing agent was just over 80%, but this glass of wine contained far more than 80% of natural elements. Lin Te couldn’t believe it as he looked at Lin Feng. “Over 80% of natural elements? Does that mean that drinking this small sip can directly cure mental disorders below the C rank?”

“If my inference is correct, then yes, but we need to conduct further testing to be sure.” Lin Feng looked at the dark liquid in the cup, his heart filled with excitement.

“Is it difficult to produce this wine?” Will looked at Lin Su. If it was indeed as Lin Feng predicted, couldn’t this eliminate the need for soothing agents? Could it be produced on a large scale?

Noticing the anticipation in Will’s eyes, Lin Su understood his meaning and nodded. “The production process and cost do not reach even one-tenth of the purification cost of soothing agents. If it’s true as Lin Feng said, this kind of wine could reach a level of popularization among the entire population.”

Lin Su’s casual remark left the three of them, except for William, dumbfounded.

“Really, is it true?” Will spoke again, his voice sounding dry and hoarse, unable to conceal his astonishment. “If that’s the case, it would be truly amazing.”

Lin Feng suddenly stood up. “I will go for testing right away.”

Lin Su reached out and stopped him. “There’s no rush at the moment. Let’s all have dinner first, okay?”

“This was specially prepared by Xiao Su to treat you. Don’t waste it,” William said, holding the cup in his hand. His golden beast eyes glanced coolly at the three of them, giving off an air that if anyone wasted a bit, they wouldn’t be allowed to leave.

Lin Feng trembled slightly and quickly picked up his chopsticks to start eating.

Will and Lin Te hesitated for a moment before joining in and started eating as well.

Every dish on the table had a unique flavor that made people want to keep eating. It was simply irresistible.

After coming back to their senses, all three of them were full.

Will had never felt so satisfied before. He leaned back in his chair, lazily squinting his eyes, in an extremely good mood.

Especially after eating a small piece of strawberry cake, the sweet and fragrant cake was incredibly delicious.

Lin Su even promised to pack up the remaining cake for him to take back.

Lin Feng couldn’t wait to return to the laboratory after finishing his dinner, and Lin Te seemed to have something to discuss with him, so he followed along.

Just enough time was left for Will to talk to William.

“After we return, I will have your Prince’s Residence refurbished. If you have any other requests, let me know in advance so that I can make arrangements.” Will lightly patted William’s shoulder. “Seeing you well now, my heart is at ease.”

William looked at Will, whose eyes were slightly red. “Brother, I’m fine now. If there’s anyone in this world who can save me, it’s only Lin Su. So don’t worry about me, take care of yourself.”

Will curled his lips, appearing deeply moved by William’s words, holding back tears.

Lin Su prepared two things, one for Will and one for Lin Te. Inside were wine and small dessert cakes.

Seeing Will with reddened eyes, holding back tears, Lin Su quickly said, “Your Majesty, this is prepared for you to take on the way back.”

Will tried to suppress the surging emotions. “Why do you call me Your Majesty again? Call me brother.”

“Okay, brother, take care of yourself when you go back. William and I will be back soon.”

“I’ll be waiting for you to return.” Will glanced reluctantly at William, beckoned Lin Te, and got into the car to leave.

Before leaving, Lin Te took a deep look in Lin Su’s direction and accepted what Lin Su handed over. “Thank you.”

Watching the group of people leave, the once bustling courtyard became quiet. The evening breeze blew, carrying a hint of coolness.

Lin Su felt warmth on his back, followed by his waist being embraced as William held him from behind, his chin resting on Lin Su’s shoulder. “Susu.”

His hoarse voice was charming and alluring.

Lin Su’s heart trembled lightly, turning his head to look at William’s close profile. “What’s wrong, William?”

He gently placed his hand on William’s forehead—no fever, no warmth.

As his hand was pulled away, William straightened his body, pressing Lin Su’s hand against his chest, feeling his strong heartbeat.

His gaze burned intensely on Lin Su’s face, and his lips curved up. The canine ears on top of his head trembled and swayed. Lin Su could feel the large tail behind him wrapping around his waist, slowly approaching him. “Susu, I want to kiss you. Can I?”

Unconsciously, Lin Su grabbed the fabric of William’s shirt in front of his chest, tilting his head slightly to look at the fox’s captivating golden eyes. “William, are you drunk?”

“Drunk?” William furrowed his brows slightly, then suddenly rested his head on Lin Su’s shoulder. The furry canine ears brushed against Lin Su’s cheek, tickling and warm. “Susu, you smell so good!”

Lin Su felt the heat radiating from William and his heart softened. He gently rubbed William’s head with his hand. “You’re drunk. Let’s go back and rest.”

William, who had been holding onto him, nodded lightly. “Can I kiss you when we get back?”

In the past, it was always Lin Su who would cling to him and ask for kisses. Unexpectedly, the usually aloof and introverted male would reveal such an affectionate side when drunk, which was truly surprising.

Lin Su reached out and pinched the canine ears on William’s head. “Besides kissing, what else do you want to do?”

William looked at him. “Can we do anything? Can you do it?”

Lin Su’s heart raced as he was teased instead. Suppressing his inner shyness, he asked, “What do you want?”

William blinked, then leaned over to peck his cheek. “You are my Susu, and I will give you anything you want.”

Embraced once again, Lin Su listened to William whispering sweet words in his ear, feeling incredibly pleased. It turned out that the normally reserved fox could speak words of affection, but he needed a little catalyst.

Squinting his glasses, Lin Su’s black and shiny eyes gleamed mischievously. “Anything, you say?”

“Yes, anything.”

“Why would you give it to me?”

“Because I like you.”

“Say it again.”

“I like you, Susu.”

“I like you too, William.”

…

The next morning, William woke up to see the little female resting peacefully in his embrace. He glanced at the bright sky outside the window, pressed his forehead, and realized that he had slept through the entire night without waking up.

He hadn’t enjoyed the carefree sleep without any burdens for a long time.

Feeling the signs of the person in his embrace waking up, William’s golden eyes grew even softer.

“Mmm.” Lin Su nestled deeper into William’s embrace and nuzzled against him. “Are you awake, William?”

“Yeah, I’m awake.” William adjusted his arms and gently hugged Lin Su. “Did you sleep well?”

Lin Su opened his eyes and met William’s gaze, smiling and revealing the dimples on his cheeks. “Do you remember what you said and did last night?”

William paused, trying to recall, but his last memory was bidding farewell to Will and Lin Te, and after that…

Seeing the confusion in William’s eyes, Lin Su gently poked his chest. “Don’t remember?”

William nodded lightly. “I have no recollection.”

The curve of Lin Su’s lips grew wider. “Let me tell you, you were quite something last night. You kept pestering me for kisses, saying you liked me, and all sorts of things… Don’t believe me?”

With each sentence Lin Su uttered, he noticed the canine ears on top of William’s head twitching. With every sentence, they twitched. By the end, William suddenly reached out and pulled Lin Su back into his embrace. “Stop talking, I believe you.”

Amused by his embarrassed yet pretending-to-be-casual demeanor, Lin Su laughed and hugged William’s neck. “As long as you believe me. I didn’t expect you to be so adorable when you’re drunk.”

“Drunk?” William suddenly remembered the wine he had drunk last night. It seemed that after drinking that, he felt dizzy. Perhaps that’s what Lin Su meant by “drunk.” “What did I say? Tell me in detail.”

Realizing that William was trying to trap him, Lin Su poked his face and sat up. “I won’t say it. You can remember it yourself.”

William stood up with him. “No need to remember. You can tell me when I’m awake. I like you, Lin Su.”

Caught off guard by the sudden confession, Lin Su felt his cheeks grow warm. “You…”

As if he had made a decision, William spoke with determination. “I can tell you every day that I like you. I used to be reserved, but I won’t be anymore.”

Lin Su couldn’t help but feel that William was preparing to make a big move. As a fox, he was already deadly with his usual actions. If he were to do something truly outrageous, Lin Su thought he probably wouldn’t resist and would immediately lie down.

Even though he felt a bit flustered, he couldn’t show it on his face. “Then I’ll wait and see how you perform.”

After saying that, Lin Su quickly headed to the bathroom and took a cold shower to calm down.

When he emerged, Su Jin asked, “Did we have guests at home last night?”

“Yes, William’s brother came over,” Lin Su said, then added, “When did Female Father come back yesterday?”

When he and William went to sleep, Su Jin hadn’t returned yet.

“After finishing up things at the shop and checking the inventory for tomorrow’s ingredients, I came back. At that time, both you and William were already resting, and Lin Feng’s lab lights were still on. He came back and immediately started his experiments without rest. I wonder if his body can handle it. You mentioned William’s brother coming, but why did he leave so quickly? What happened with his brother… Isn’t his brother the current Emperor?”

Su Jin finally realized and covered his mouth, staring at Lin Su in disbelief.

“Yes, he is the Emperor. When did you find out about William’s identity?” He couldn’t recall mentioning it to Su Jin before.

“You didn’t hide it, and I can hear things privately, can’t I?”

“No, the Emperor came to check on William’s condition. He didn’t come to take us directly. But Female Father, have you considered bringing Ai Su Gourmet Restaurant to the capital planet? Considering William’s status as a prince, he cannot stay away from the capital planet for too long. If we go there, you and Male Father…”

“We have our own business to attend to now. You don’t need to worry about us. It’s more important for you to live your own life well. Besides, your father and I have discussed it. Once the business expands, we won’t be staying on North Star for too long. The capital planet will be the first choice. That way, our family won’t have to be separated.”

“Female Father, you and Male Father don’t need to rush. Let us go first and find a suitable place. Then you and Male Father can relocate gradually. It will be more secure that way.”

Su Jin felt that he and Kane were being taken care of by Lin Su, even though they were the parents. They hadn’t expressed enough gratitude, but now they could only show their gratitude through their actions.

“Lin Su, are you awake?” Lin Feng ran over frantically, his face pale and his hair disheveled. He seemed unusually excited.

“What’s the matter?” Lin Su approached.

Lin Feng’s eyes brightened when he saw Lin Su. “Lin Su, come with me quickly. The test report for the wine is out. The natural elements reach 88%. It can completely restore individuals with mild to moderate mental disorders, even those below C-level. Do you know what this means?”

“It means that if it becomes widespread, all Imperial citizens with early-stage or C-level mental disorders can fully recover, and even those who are unaffected can occasionally drink it for prevention.”

“Yes, exactly. And based on my estimation, as your abilities improve, the concentration of natural elements may increase further, which means the possibilities for the future are limitless.”

Lin Feng’s voice trembled as he spoke. He had witnessed Lin Su’s process of brewing wine and knew the cost involved. Even if it was sold at the retail price of purified fruits and vegetables, it would be much lower than the purification cost of sedatives.

It would be completely affordable for most people.

Why, why was Lin Su able to bring them so many surprises!

Thinking back to yesterday when Lin Te asked him those questions before leaving, could it be possible that Lin Su is his younger brother?

TL’s note: Aaaaaaaaaaaand there’s the million-dollar-question XD What do you guys think? ^v^ The drunk fox is cute hehe…