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

"You, Lord Linluo, will speak on behalf of yourself as a male insect."

Vosk's tone was confident.

Share your interactions with the panda on your social media accounts, clearly expressing your love for it and revealing your desire to own a doll modeled after it.

Or, in the future, when attending certain occasions, they might be photographed carrying around miniature doll keychains... and so on.

The preferences of male insects are themselves the strongest trend indicator and driving force for consumption.

Once the impression is formed that "this is something Lord Linluo likes," the female insects will be very willing to pay for it as a way of expressing their support and admiration for you, even if they don't actually need it.

Even if this little toy is priced exorbitantly, countless insects will flock to it, vying to buy it.

Lin Luo listened quietly, seemingly in agreement, without saying anything, and it was impossible to tell what she was thinking.

"The only problem is," Voske's tone became serious.

"Your Excellency Lin Luo, are you willing and prepared to bear the possible consequences of this endorsement?"

As a male insect, he publicly endorses and promotes a toy that some traditional male insects might consider "uncool" or even "childish."

This could very well lead to criticism, rejection, and even...public ridicule from within the male population and the entire male group. You need to be prepared.

"Is it that serious?" Lin Luo asked in surprise.

"Yes, that's precisely why no male insect has been willing to venture into this area so far," Voske stated bluntly.

"Not only because most male insects are unwilling to 'condescend', but also because publicly endorsing, whether directly or indirectly, is, in traditional thinking, almost equivalent to 'selling' one's influence in exchange for profit."

In the eyes of many male insects, this is an act of self-degradation, a path only those male insects who are unable to marry a female queen and obtain sustenance would take.

Doing so would likely make one appear as an outcast, making it difficult to be accepted by the mainstream male insect community.

"I don't care about that," Lin Luo replied crisply.

"If they reject it, so be it. I don't think it's necessary to force myself to fit into that kind of group. Besides..."

He smiled and glanced at his friend sitting lazily beside him.

"Isn't there a little group of us, Theodore and me? Right, Theodore?" He winked at Theodore.

Theodore lifted his eyelids slightly, meeting Lin Luo's smiling gaze: "...Hmph, I guess you could say that."

Voske smiled slightly and went along with it: "That makes things much easier. Since you've made up your mind..."

"Wait a minute, I don't agree with this approach!" Lin Luo suddenly interrupted Voske.

"...?" Voske and Theodore were astonished.

Lin Luo ran his fingers through the soft, swirling hair on the back of the little guy's neck, and the little guy made a comfortable purring sound.

He raised his eyes, his gaze clear and certain: "To be honest, Voske's ideas are brilliant. He's worthy of being the group's leader, and his execution is also very strong."

He paused briefly before continuing, "The identity of the male insect does indeed have a huge influence, enough to make the 'Rolling Doll' known to everyone, and even to set off a trend of people scrambling to buy it throughout society."

Moreover, I am a Grade A male insect. If I were to actually stand up and endorse it, given the female insects' fervor for male insects, I believe that even at a high price, there would be no shortage of competition.

Vosker makes a very good point, and I have no doubt about that.

"Then why?" Voske asked, puzzled.

"But what use are these to the female insects?" Lin Luo changed the subject.

"Use?" Voske repeated, and Theodore also looked slightly surprised.

"Yes, it's useful." Lin Luo's tone was gentle yet firm. He looked down at the warm bundle in his arms.

"I want to make a 'rolling doll' because I like it. When I see its round shape and touch its soft fur, I feel a pure warmth and my heart is filled with happiness."

When I'm in a bad mood or feeling irritable, hugging the 'Rolling Puppy' and feeling its warmth and softness miraculously soothes my anxiety and gradually calms me down. This is the original intention behind my desire to create 'Rolling Puppy Dolls'.

His gaze swept over Voske and Theodore, his expression unmistakably serious:

"If other insects buy it, it's not because they also like such cute and warm little things."

If you acquire a product simply to follow the trend of "the same model as the so-called 'male insect,' only to leave it unused afterward, or even just to show off, what's the point? It doesn't truly bring any value to the owner."

Voske and Theodore exchanged a glance, their eyes still showing lingering astonishment.

"Furthermore," Lin Luo continued, clearly expressing his idea,

"I don't want to price it too high, nor do I want it to become a luxury item that only a few insects can own to show off their status."

I hope its price will be affordable for most ordinary female insects.

It can be a very ordinary decorative item in the home, a soft cushion, requiring little thought or money. When needed, it can be hugged for comfort, and that's the value I believe it should have.

Most importantly, it also reminds me of where I came from, reminds me not to forget who I am, and prevents me from being completely assimilated by this distorted society.

Lin Luo silently added this in his mind, without saying it aloud.

Voske fell silent for a moment, having considered various possible reactions from Lord Linlu regarding the "endorsement"—

Perhaps they were dismissive, or perhaps they hesitated out of fear of rejection from the male insect community. Of course, they also considered that you would gladly accept and enjoy the fame and fortune it would bring.

Now, although Lord Lin Luo readily accepted the form of "endorsement" itself, his reason for refusing was far beyond his expectations—it was because he was worried that "it has no practical value to female insects?"

Because of the female insect?

That reason sounds utterly... ridiculous.

However, even such a "ridiculous" reason made me, who is usually calm, rational, and at ease, feel a pang of sadness after hearing it.

An eerie silence fell over the living room, broken only by the faint sound of the rats gnawing on the bamboo.

......

"Click!" The sound from the entrance hall broke the silence; it was Eland returning.

The moment he stepped into the living room, his gaze was fixed precisely on Lin Luo. Only after confirming that he was safe and sound and showed no signs of injury did the worry hidden in his eyes quietly dissipate.

"Ailander! Why are you back so early today?" Lin Luo snapped out of her thoughts, stood up, and went to greet him.

Ayland's gaze softened as he replied, "Military affairs went smoothly today, so I finished early and came back."

He certainly wouldn't say that he sped up his work because he was worried about the male insect at home that always caused problems.

Lin Luo was delighted to hear this, her eyes crinkling with joy: "That's great! It's always good to be able to rest earlier."

Only then did Ailand turn his gaze to the other two guests in the living room, bowing respectfully to them: "Mr. Voske, Mr. Theodore."

Voske seemed still absorbed in the conversation, returning the greeting somewhat absentmindedly, while Theodore tapped his fingertips lightly on the sofa armrest, as if deep in thought.

Noticing the unusual silence in the living room, Ailand looked at Lin Luo: "What's wrong? Did the cooperation negotiations not go smoothly?"

When Ailand asked, Lin Luo deflated like a punctured balloon, letting out a listless sigh.

"The dolls might... not fit mainstream aesthetics, but I don't want to just use the male insect's identity to get female insects to buy them blindly. It doesn't seem to have any practical use for them... So, the plan might have to be scrapped..."

Looking at Lin Luo, who was unusually dejected, Ailand keenly grasped the core of the problem—it needed to be valuable to the female insects.

A slight thought struck him, and he felt somewhat surprised.

In this society, weapons on the battlefield are usually considered to be "useful" or "easy to use" for female insects, while in other areas, female insects are often regarded as a group that "has no needs and can accept anything".

He could now understand why even Voske had that silent expression; it was indeed a perspective that society as a whole had almost never considered.

"This matter," Eland said calmly, breaking the slightly somber atmosphere, "may be resolved."

"Really?" Lin Luo immediately looked up, her eyes regaining a glimmer of light. "What method?"