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

The living room door slammed shut, shutting out President Glenn's final, chilling threat.

Lin Luo's forced composure crumbled instantly. He slowly slid down onto the cold floor, only then belatedly realizing that he was feeling completely exhausted.

The reasoned argument I just made was actually a precarious situation, with every step teetering on the edge of a cliff.

What makes him so confident?

However, as Glenn pressed him further, he suddenly remembered that when Eland signed the guardianship agreement with him, it was accompanied by a thick legal document.

He frantically searched through the dense text and finally grasped at the lifeline of "social adaptation and protection period".

A deep sense of exhaustion washed over me like a tide, not just mentally, but also with an indescribable loneliness.

He propped himself up and walked back to the bedroom with unsteady steps.

Inside the room, Ayland lay quietly, as if asleep in another world.

Lin Luo silently moved the few dolls piled up beside the bed to make room, and then gently lay down.

He turned to the side, like a small animal seeking warmth and comfort, burying his cheek deeply into the crook of Ailand's neck, feeling the steady pulse beneath the cool skin.

He unconsciously imitated the way the panda acted when it was being affectionate, gently rubbing against it as if he could draw strength from it.

"I'm so tired, Elland..."

A muffled, nasal murmur, accompanied by warm breath, gently touched Aland's ear.

The toughness she displayed when facing outsiders had faded from her voice, leaving only a hint of dependence and vulnerability.

He reached out and hugged Eland's arm tightly, closed his eyes, and curled up beside him.

Even on the verge of falling asleep, he maintained that steady, continuous flow of mental energy, as if it were an instinct.

His breathing gradually calmed down, and he drifted into a dark dream.

In the depths of that desolate and barren spiritual sea, unseen by outsiders, the faint light, barely sustained by Lin Luo's spiritual power and belonging to the origin of Ailand's consciousness, flickered extremely weakly a few times.

It seemed to sense that weary sigh, that heavy dependence. It wanted to respond, to dispel that weariness, but found itself so weak that it could do nothing.

In the end, that glimmer of light, merely instinctively, moved with difficulty, getting within a negligible distance of the direction from which the sound and warmth were coming.

In the silence, only the sound of their intertwined breaths and the faint, silent yet stubbornly flickering light proved that a deep bond was still continuing.

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A notification sound came from the optical computer; it was Voske.

After Lin Luo answered the call, Vosk's calm yet slightly excited voice came through:

"Your Excellency, the market response to the newly launched symbolic series of dolls has exceeded expectations."

We initially distributed the first batch of gifts to representative female insects from various fields, encouraging them to share "moments spent with the roly-poly toy" on the StarNet, and the topic continues to gain popularity.

The three types—"Attracting Romance," "Praying for Peace and Blessings," and "Blessings of Good Fortune"—are particularly popular, with many female insects spontaneously purchasing and sharing them, believing they bring psychological comfort and positive reinforcement.

Lin Luo listened quietly, and finally a slight tremor appeared on his tightly clenched lips, like the first crack appearing on the frozen surface of a lake.

He responded in a low voice:

"Great, send me a set of samples for each meaning, and I will share them on the StarNet."

"Understood, will arrange it immediately." Voske responded readily.

The communication had just ended when the computer started vibrating again, and Theodore's lazy face appeared on the screen.

"Lin Luo," he yawned, "those various kinds of pandas that Voske's been messing around with lately, were they your idea?"

"Well, this is just the beginning..." Lin Luo rubbed his temples. In front of his friend, he rarely didn't hide his feelings; he was actually a little lost.

Theodore tilted his head and looked him over:

"This is unlike you. I remember when I first met you, you were fearless. If anyone dared to mess with you, you would jump up and talk back right then and there, your eyes wide open."

These words made Lin Luo momentarily dazed, his memory being pulled back to the chaos and turmoil of his early days with the Zerg.

Looking back now, I realize how flawed I was back then; I relied entirely on recklessness when I went out.

If you encounter someone with malicious intentions, you may very well become a guinea pig in a laboratory.

He was able to get through it safely because from the very beginning, Ailand silently provided him with a protective umbrella, keeping all the open and hidden attacks at bay.

He unconsciously recalled the scene when he had boldly flirted with Ailand, and how the female insect froze instantly and her ears turned red... Lin Luo's lips unconsciously curled up slightly.

"Lin Luo," Theodore's voice pulled him back to reality, his tone unusually serious, "Count me in for what you want to do this time."

Lin Luo was taken aback: "Theodore, don't get involved. The success or failure of this matter is unknown, and I have no idea what will happen afterward... What if it implicates you..."

"Hey, didn't we agree to be friends?"

Theodore interrupted with displeasure, his chin slightly raised, exuding his characteristic lazy arrogance, "If you're the only one causing trouble, what kind of clique is that? How are we supposed to isolate the other insects together?"

He waved his hand dismissively:

"Besides, how much of a connection could there be?"

"I'm a B-grade male insect, after all. Even though my family isn't very powerful, I still have some privileges. Do you think that guy Vosk would let his lord like me suffer a loss?"

Lin Luo stared blankly for a moment at Theodore's arrogant yet stubborn expression on the screen.

Then, a truly radiant and warm smile finally broke through the gloom that had plagued him for days and blossomed on his face.

"Okay," he said with a smile, his tone becoming lighter, "then you're officially dragged into this by me."

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StarNet

Lin Luo updated his status.

In the photo, he tilts his head slightly, cheek to cheek with a round, "lucky" plush toy, his eyes gentle, and a faint but genuine smile on his lips.

The real baby panda was struggling to climb onto his shoulder, one tiny paw stretched upwards, as if to say, "Master, don't you want me anymore? Waaah~"

Almost simultaneously, Theodore retweeted the post and commented:

"Come to me, Gun Gun! If he doesn't want me, I do!"

The accompanying picture is of himself, with his blond hair loosely hanging down. Half of his body is sunk into a huge, fluffy tumbler with outstretched arms, begging for a hug. He is squinting, his expression one of undisguised enjoyment and contentment.

Instantly, all the bugs on the StarNet were blasted out!

What stunning beauty!

Father! I witnessed history!

Waaaaah, when have I ever seen such a gentleman? Please give me a hug! (twisting emoji)

Lord Lin Luo looks so gentle touching the doll! I want to etch this photo into my very eyes!

Lord Theodore, what has it taken for me to meet you only now?! Oh, Insect God, you have stood in the way of my love!

That little panda cub is so cute! "Does Master not want me anymore?" -- Ahhh, my heart is melting! Lord Lin Luo, please hug it tightly!

A "Good Luck Blessing" doll, right? I'll buy it! Immediately! Right now! I hope Lord Lin Luo's good luck can be shared with me a little bit!

That "want a hug" style that Lord Theodore held! I need to get one for my little one right away! The same style as his! It's practically the same style Lord Theodore has held my little one!

This is insane! I thought the various symbolisms were a bit exaggerated before, but now... all I want to say is, when is Vosker Group going to restock?! I've been refreshing for half an hour and it's still sold out!

More than just dolls! Haven't you noticed? The way the two gentlemen interact, the way they share their daily lives... the warmth and intimacy... oh my god, I love them even more!

Upstairs, I get it!

......

Within just one hour of the post being published, hashtags such as #YourMajestyAndThePanda#, #GoodLuckBlessing#, and #Theodore'sHug# exploded to the top of the trending topics list.

The Vosker Group's official website sold out of its doll inventory instantly, and the number of people queuing for pre-orders reached an astonishing figure.

Long queues formed at physical stores, with many female insects saying that even if they couldn't buy the "same style as you," they would still buy a doll from the same series to share in the good fortune.

The buzz generated by Lin Luo's personal involvement and Theodore's divine assistance is far more intense than any previous marketing campaign.

It is no longer just about pursuing the function or symbolism of the dolls themselves, but rather about the curiosity, affection and unprecedented sense of closeness towards the two unique male insects, forming a phenomenal wave of cultural consumption.

"Rolling" is no longer just a commodity; it seems to have truly become a symbol carrying beautiful hopes and emotions, infiltrating every corner of the Zerg society at an unprecedented speed.