Zerg: I ​​was picked up by the cold and beautiful Major General at the start of the game.

Fortunately, the accident site was not too far from the mansion, and Lin Luo walked a short distance before returning home.

He remembered that he hadn't told Ailand about the car yet, so he used his personal terminal to contact Ailand, who was still at the military headquarters.

The communication was connected, and Ayland's figure appeared on the screen, with his office seemingly in the background.

"Eland," Lin Luo said casually.

"Just so you know, on my way back, my hovercar collided with another car and is now completely wrecked."

Aland frowned slightly: "Car accident? Are you alright?"

"It's okay, it's okay, I'm fine, I didn't even get a scratch."

Lin Luo quickly assured him, and even moved his shoulders in front of the camera to show that he was alright.

"The other party was fully at fault and paid ten times the amount in compensation. I'll transfer it to you later."

Hearing that he was alright, Eland's expression visibly relaxed:

"Money is a small matter; your safety is the most important thing. You can handle the compensation yourself; there's no need to transfer it to me."

Lin Luo's eyes darted around, and he smiled:

"That works too. Consider this money your startup capital for my 'Rolling Doll' business. I'll make you a major shareholder!"

Seeing Lin Luo's enthusiastic expression, Ailand nodded slightly: "Alright, if you need any assistance, please let me know."

"Okay, busy man, go to work."

Lin Luo smiled at him, hung up, and ran to the backyard.

Upon arriving in the backyard, he immediately spotted the black and white dumplings rolling around on the grass.

Lin Luo walked over, picked up the soft, cuddly creature and hugged it tightly. Then, he simply sat down on the grass and teased it with fresh bamboo shoots.

Hearing its contented whimpering, the unpleasantness of the car accident completely vanished.

After playing for a while, he suddenly felt like contacting Theodore.

As soon as the call connected, Theodore's blond curly hair appeared, and the background seemed to be his garden. Lin Luo immediately pointed the camera at the little guy in his arms, who was happily munching on bamboo shoots:

"Theodore! Look! Isn't he cute?"

Theodore raised an eyebrow when he saw the fluffy, black and white little thing in Lin Luo's arms:

"Hmm? What kind of new breed of fur ball is this? It looks quite soft."

"Its name is Gun Gun, a treasure that Eland brought back from the border planet!"

Lin Luo proudly introduced it, ruffling Gun Gun's head.

"By the way, I have something important to discuss with you."

I'm planning to make a series of plush toys based on pandas—life-size, oversized, and mini versions are all fine. Do you think there's a market for them? Would you be interested in playing with them together?

Theodore listened, a hint of interest finally appearing in his previously indifferent gaze; he thought of his empress—

Vosker, that workaholic who spends all his time in his company and whose mind is full of business ideas, this is exactly what he wants.

"That sounds interesting."

Theodore's lips curled into a smile. "Sure, I'll bring Voske to your place later to discuss the specifics."

"Great! It's a deal then!" Lin Luo happily agreed.

After hanging up the call, Lin Luo hugged Gun Gun and looked at its bewildered dark circles, already looking forward to the next "entrepreneurial" plan.

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On the other side, after ending his call with Lin Luo, Theodore immediately dialed the female ruler Vosk's communication.

"Vossk," he drawled, his tone matter-of-fact.

"Lin Luo has a startup idea that sounds pretty interesting. Come pick me up now and we'll go talk to him about it."

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the computer, followed by Voske's slightly helpless voice:

"...My lord, I am currently chairing a quarterly meeting within the group."

"I don't care what kind of meeting you're in."

Theodore, in a fit of capriciousness, gave the order, "Come and get me now."

The person on the other end of the communication seemed to be compromising, ultimately yielding as always:

"Yes, my lord, please wait a moment, I will be right back."

Not long after, Vosk's understated yet luxurious hovercar pulled up at the entrance.

He strode into the living room and saw Theodore lounging on the sofa with a smug look on his face, as if to say, "See? You still have to listen to me."

Voske stepped forward, his tone tinged with a hint of helplessness, yet also revealing indulgence:

"My lord, if I remember correctly, this is the fifth time this week that you have urgently summoned me back during working hours."

"So what?" Theodore raised his chin and retorted confidently.

"Are your pointless meetings and documents more important than my business?"

Vosk, seeing his master's slightly spoiled demeanor, denied it:

"Of course not, your affairs are always the most important."

"Hmph, that's more like it." Theodore was satisfied and stood up.

"Let's go, Voske, to Lin Luo's house."

He walked out first, with Voske following steadily behind him.

The two insects quickly arrived at Ailand's mansion. Lin Luo received a visitor notification from the smart butler and personally went to the door to greet them, carrying a chubby panda cub.

"Hello, Theodore, Voske!" Lin Luo greeted them warmly and led them into the living room.

Theodore nodded casually, yawned, and resumed his lazy state of being unmotivated by anything, finding a seat on the comfortable sofa and sitting down on his own.

Vosk, on the other hand, behaved much more politely. He stepped forward and handed Lin Luo a beautifully wrapped gift box, his tone respectful yet courteous:

"Good day, Lord Lin Luo. It is my first formal visit. I have prepared a small gift, an energy crystal ornament that male insects usually like. I hope you will like it."

"Oh, you're too kind!" Lin Luo accepted the gift with some surprise, not expecting the other party to be so thoughtful.

"Thank you, Voske."

He thought to himself, "It's quite interesting that Theodore, who seems so willful and lazy, has such a mature and steady queen."

Lin Luo pointed to the refreshments on the table: "There are fruits, juices, and snacks available. Please help yourselves."

He held "Gungun" in his arms. The little guy seemed to enjoy Lin Luo's embrace and was lazily munching on a bamboo stalk. Its black and white fur looked especially soft under the light.

Lin Luo gently stroked the chubby, round head:

"Look, this is the real panda! Isn't it incredibly cute? I'm planning to use it as a model to produce highly realistic, super soft plush toys. What do you think of this idea?"

Theodore, lounging lazily in the soft sofa, reached out his hand upon hearing this, feeling the warm, furry touch, and raised an eyebrow slightly:

"Hmm...it feels really nice, warm to the touch."

He withdrew his hand, his tone as casual as ever.

"Sure, if such a doll were actually made, I might consider buying one to sleep with."

Lin Luo smiled. Gaining the approval of a male insect made him even happier. He turned his gaze to the composed Vosk beside him:

"What do you think?" This business tycoon's opinion is the key.

Vosk calmly assessed the creature in Lin Luo's arms, and he did not immediately express his approval:

"Rolling... is indeed very unique, with a distinctive shape and an appealing feel."

However, Your Excellency Linluo, the general aesthetic preference of female insects tends towards powerful, cold, and sharp objects.

For example, they might not have a strong instinctive need for things like mecha models or weapon emblems—things that are too soft and have a cute style.

He paused briefly, then continued his analysis:

"And the male insects, while they admire art and enjoyment, prefer luxury collections or high-end artworks that can demonstrate their status, position, and wealth."

Such a doll, unless positioned as an ultra-high-end luxury item, would likely struggle to penetrate the male insect market and fail to be recognized by them as an item "worth collecting and displaying."

"Why don't the male insects like it anymore?"

Upon hearing this, Theodore immediately spoke up in rebuttal, glancing at Voske:

"I really like it," he emphasized.

Vosk looked at him, his gaze softening instantly, his voice lowering: "You are naturally different, my lord."

He said with certainty, "You are gentle by nature, have unique tastes, and are full of zest for life."

Theodore's ears turned slightly red, and he muttered a denial in a low voice:

"...No, I'm just too lazy to do all that." He awkwardly rubbed his fingertips together.

Looking at Theodore's lazy and unrestrained demeanor in public, yet his exceptional arrogance in front of Voske, Lin Luo exclaimed inwardly that there is always someone who can subdue another.

Vosker truly lives up to his name; he has Theodore completely under his thumb.

"However," Voske turned his gaze back to Lin Luo, changing the subject.

"If you want to quickly open up the market, ignoring these conventional barriers is actually quite simple."

"What method?" Lin Luo's attention was immediately drawn.