I'm transported to the Zerg world, and my female Zerg wife loves me so much.

Mikel's break time arrived, and she no longer had to get up early and work late to go to the military headquarters. She was very interested in cooking for the male insects at home.

Cheng Chu didn't slack off either. Although he wasn't talented in cooking, he actively assisted Mikel.

Washing ingredients, passing plates, and occasionally praising Mikel's cooking skills—in short, maximizing emotional value.

Just as the person and the insect were happily enjoying the fruits of their labor, 0123 entered.

He spoke in a mechanical voice: "General, Your Majesty, we have visitors at the door. One of them claims to be Chief Steward Akaska, who serves His Majesty the Insect Emperor, and the other two are experts from the Imperial Research Institute."

The meat patties I made today tasted just like He Chu's, and he's enjoying them immensely.

Upon hearing 0123 say this, he raised his head, puffed out his cheeks, chewed the food in his mouth, and looked at Mikel beside him with his dark, moist eyes.

Akaska? An expert?

What are they doing here?

Cheng Chu couldn't figure out the reason.

Mikel raised his hand and casually wiped the grease from the male insect's mouth, asking, "Master, would you like some water?"

"Yes." Cheng Chu nodded.

Mikel handed the water glass to the male insect before turning to 0123 and instructing, "Let them in."

"Yes, General."

0123 turned and went out.

Cheng Chu swallowed hard and asked, "Wife, do you know why they're here?"

Since the law on freedom of marriage was enacted, the male insects working for the insect protection association, who used to come to Cheng Chu's door from time to time to urge him to choose a female, have stopped coming. Therefore, Cheng Chu thought that this time they were coming to see Mikel.

Mikel didn't answer Cheng Chu's question, but instead asked him, "My lord, have you finished eating?"

"Okay." Cheng Chu put down the cup and wiped his mouth.

Mikel stood up: "My lord, we'll find out when we go and see for ourselves."

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"Good day, Your Excellency Chengchu and General Mikel."

In the hall, Aska bowed respectfully in greeting, and the two experts behind him followed suit, bowing and saying, "Your Excellency Cheng Chu, General Mikel, good day."

Mikel invited them to sit down, skipping the pleasantries and asking directly, "May I ask what brings you here?"

Akaska laughed first and said, "General Mikel, we are here on orders to see Lord Cheng Chu."

Asca didn't explicitly say "on orders" here. However, everyone knew perfectly well whose orders she was acting on.

It couldn't possibly be on the orders of the new insect emperor.

"Looking for me?" Cheng Chu looked surprised to hear that the other person had come to see him. Looking at Aska's smiling face, he felt a little uneasy for some reason and subconsciously moved closer to Mikel.

Mikel patted the male insect's hand gently, giving him a reassuring look.

"What business does Marshal Akkas have with my lord?" Mikel asked.

"Yes, why did Marshal Akkas seek me out?" Cheng Chu asked, sounding slightly unsure of himself.

To be honest, Cheng Chu had never officially met Marshal Akkas.

The first time was at a banquet, and they only met once. At that time, Cheng Chu was so angry at the arrogant face of the Three Princes that he didn't even get a clear look at Marshal Akkas's face.

The second time was when Cheng Chu overheard something at the Saint Vine Cultivation Base. He remembered how Marshal Akkas attacked the Three Princes, and then there was the story about Marshal Akkas that he heard from Mikel.

That's all.

Therefore, he really couldn't guess what Marshal Akkas could want from him.

"Well, these two are...?"

Akaska didn't waste any words. He first introduced the two experts who came with him to Cheng Chu and Mikel, and then explained the purpose of today's meeting in detail.

It's related to the KL reagent that's been very popular lately.

KL reagent can indeed soothe the female insect's mind, but the raw material for making it requires a plant called T12. T12 was first discovered five years ago on an extremely remote planet.

T12 has a very long growth cycle, requiring more than four years before it can be used. Furthermore, research has revealed that T12 has demanding growth conditions; it is currently found to grow only in specific locations on that particular planet. It won't work if it leaves the planet, or even just its specific location.

To ensure a continuous production of KL reagents, the T12 production line cannot be interrupted. For long-term development, research and large-scale development of T12 production are imperative.

Among the S-class male insects, only Cheng Chu's special ability is related to the growth of green plants. Therefore, he is the most suitable person to handle this matter. Marshal Akakas and the experts involved in the research all thought of Cheng Chu first, which is why they sent Akakas and two other experts over.

Hearing this, Cheng Chu finally understood.

He asked, "So, what does Marshal Akkas mean for me to do?"

Cheng Chu thought this was a good thing; he was happy to help whenever he could.

"The Marshal's intention is to invite Lord Chengchu to work at the Imperial Research Institute, where he will only need to be in charge of T12-related matters." Aska added sincerely, "Of course, our Marshal said that Lord Chengchu will not be treated unfairly. Whether it is in terms of benefits, salary, or working hours, Lord Chengchu can make any request."

Cheng Chu was quite interested in what Akaska had proposed. However, he did not agree immediately, but instead turned to Mikel for his opinion.

"Queen, may I go?"

Akaska and the two experts followed Cheng Chu's gaze, eagerly awaiting Mikel's answer.

They don't care who makes the decision, as long as Lord Chengchu agrees to come to the research institute.

Mikel handed the decision over to the male insect: "Master, it's up to you. Go if you want to, or don't go if you don't want to."

In any case, judging from the family's assets, it's enough for the male insect to stay at home for his entire life without ever going out and not starve. Even if he spends it all, he'll earn it back.

Cheng Chu only lowered his head to think for a while before agreeing.

Aska breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that the task had been completed so easily. The two elderly experts who had been stern-faced beside her also finally put on relaxed expressions.

Most of the Zerg males do not participate in work; they are supported by the Empire and females and can live without working. Therefore, when Akaska and his men received Marshal Akkas's order, they all thought it would take some time to persuade Lord Cheng Chu to agree, or they would have to use some incentives.

Unexpectedly, before they even needed to use anything, Lord Chengchu agreed, which was a pleasant surprise.

Next, they spent another half hour negotiating Cheng Chu's job position, job duties, working hours, benefits, salary, and compensation before Aska and his group finally said goodbye and left, satisfied.

Cheng Chu's first job with the Zerg was thus decided: as a special consultant, with flexible working hours, based on Cheng Chu's schedule, whichever was most convenient for him.