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The commotion on the final night of "The Insect Star Stage" was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, the ripples of which have yet to subside.

Following closely behind, Su Tang's Weibo post, consisting of only six words but exuding domineering confidence—"Border Star, under my protection!"—pushed the hype to a new climax.

[Is Tangbao alright? What exactly happened on the night of the finals? I'm so worried!]

[Border Star? Is it that chaotic and dirty garbage star system I'm thinking of? Why did Tang Bao suddenly mention that place?]

[I heard the unrest is related to the frontier planet? Any insiders want to share their information?]

[I cried so much during the scene where Li Heng takes off his mask at the end! Is he alright? Please, Mr. Male Insect, don't get hurt!]

[The official announcement says all the male insects are safe and sound, and Lord Li Heng should be with Lord Su Tang.]

[Pear and candy together, love lasts forever! Pear candy is the most fragrant, may every year be sunny! Pear candy is just so fragrant!]

[A sweet treat that warms the heart, a pear that can't be separated from you! Sweet treat and pear on the same screen, it's destiny! Sweet treat and pear are the best!]

【I disagree! Waaah, the three of us making the most of our lives is better than anything else!】

How's Tang Bao doing now? What did that sentence mean? @Imperial Council, is it over yet?

The audience was abuzz with discussion, initially speculating about the inside story of the riot and concerned about the safety of the male insects.

But as the riots subsided, the male insect was unharmed, the CP fan war ended, and the council announced that the entire border star field would be allocated to Su Tang, they finally began to think about the outcome of the finals.

If a match is interrupted, will it be restarted?

[It must be tough. Many players have gone back, and I hear there are still some they can't contact.]

[Is the show still going on? Is my husband Li Heng going to be the champion?! My lord, say something!]

Poor director Tou Paul has been in a real bind these past few days.

On the one hand, they need to cooperate with the authorities in various inquiries and investigations; on the other hand, they need to appease all parties and handle the aftermath of the program.

Fortunately, all the contestants finished their performances before the riots, and the judges' scores have been recorded.

After several days of delay, the official Weibo account of "Insect Star Stage" finally announced the final rankings despite the pressure:

[@Chongxing Grand Stage Official Weibo Account]

After comprehensive evaluation and consideration of the contestants' performances, the final rankings for the "Insect Star Grand Stage" finals are as follows:

Champion: Isaac

Runner-up: Li Heng

Third Place: Ban Changkai Xiangbin Band

Thank you to all the contestants for their wonderful performances, and thank you to all the viewers for your continued support!

As soon as the results were announced, the official Weibo account was instantly flooded with angry comments from viewers within minutes.

[Lord Li Heng is the true uncrowned king!] (190 billion likes)

[Did His Excellency Li Heng lose to capital?] (189 billion likes)

[It's a conspiracy! Absolutely a conspiracy! Lord Li Heng's performance was so perfect, and he was a male insect, why wasn't he the champion?!] (150 billion likes)

[Does the production team think we're idiots?] (125 billion likes)

[Hehe, those who know, know the result.] (100 billion likes)

……

What makes Isaac so special? Just because he's good at acting cute? Does he think he can become a champion just by yelling a few songs?

[This is garbage! They're so desperate to promote a female insect that they've completely disregarded the dignity of the male insect!]

[@Li Heng, oh my god, my lord has been bullied! Don't look at the announcement from the production team! It's just malicious comments!]

[Isaac, come out and apologize! You don't deserve this championship!]

Public opinion was almost unanimously in favor of defending Li Heng.

Meanwhile, Li Heng, another key figure at the center of the incident, also made an appearance on Starbucks at the opportune moment.

He shared the official results and added the following text:

[@Li Heng who loves candy V (Gold Label)] I'm already very satisfied! Rankings don't matter~ I'm truly grateful for everyone's love and support~ Actually, for me, being able to stand on the stage and let Su Tang hear my piano playing is already a wish fulfilled! I hope everyone will stop arguing; Isaac is also a very excellent player~ @Ultimate Villain Demon King Su Tang is also V (Gold Label) Baby, you've protected Border Star, can you protect me too~ [heart][heart]]

Forwarded from [@虫星大台官方星博V]: After comprehensive evaluation, taking into account the contestants'...

This seemingly nonchalant yet subtly provocative statement ignited the fans' protective instincts, leading to a fierce backlash against Isaac and the production team.

The comments section exploded:

[Ahhh, Lord Li Heng is so kind! He even spoke up for other insects after being bullied!]

[Hugs to Hengbao! We don't care about the consequences, our Hengbao deserves better! Tangbao was definitely tricked by the show's producers!]

[Waaaaah, Lord Li Heng is so gentle!]

So what exactly is Isaac's background?

[I heard it belongs to a high-ranking official in the military...you know what I mean.]

"Haha, that Isaac they're talking about on the forum, you must be Little Orange, right?" A female insect shared her AI with Isaac. "Hey, Little Orange, tell me what exactly happened that day!"

Isaac glanced at the text quickly.

[Title] (Bug Forum - Entertainment Gossip) What do you think of the "Bug Star Stage" grand finale? (Gold Standard HOT)

[Content]: [Military Female Allergy] (Gold Standard)

As the title suggests, I'm always on the front lines of gossip! Last night's final was truly dramatic; Li Heng actually secretly participated without telling us! So exciting and brave!

But in the end, it actually ended in chaos? Thankfully, they were all safe and sound. I didn't understand Tangbao's post on Starbucks, but congratulations to Tangbao for winning a territory! Does anyone know the results of the finals?

1L: [Sofa Connoisseur] (Gold Label)

First! Bumping this post for Minmin! So what exactly happened last night? Anyone there who was there, please share?

2L: [Selling sunflower seeds and drinks in the front row]

I'm just guessing it's related to the unrest in the border region? It seems the military has been making some big moves there lately.

3L: [Selling sunflower seeds and drinks in the front row]

Reply to 1L [Sofa Connoisseur Master] (Gold Standard): Wow, that's a male! The first floor commenter is also a male! This thread is packed with males, so satisfying!!! (The other party has blocked you)

4L: [Captain of the Pear Sugar CP Guardian Team]

My only concern is whether His Excellency Su Tang and His Excellency Li Heng are safe! Last night's riots sounded terrifying!

5L: [I managed to snag tickets to the "Insect Planet Grand Stage" show!]

It wasn't as scary as the rumors suggested. There was just a sudden power outage for a few dozen seconds. The male insect was probably startled at that moment, and I felt a momentary loss of control over its male hormones, which then subsided quickly.

6L: [Road Bug A]

So the show is over just like that? What's next? I was working overtime yesterday and didn't have time to watch it. I only found out about it today when it was replayed. I was waiting to see Tangbao's comments!

7L: [Sugar Family Army Reserve]

Reply to 5L [I managed to snag tickets to "Insect Planet Grand Stage" live]: So, is Tangbao alright?! I was so worried!

8L: [Road Bug A]

Reply to 7L [Sugar Family Army Reserve]: Sugar Bao is definitely fine! Marshal Brown is here! Red Hair Brother is also quite calm and controlled the situation in no time. Later, I saw Sugar Bao pulling Heng Bao away, and he was perfectly fine, so I felt relieved and went home.

……

66L: [A professional gossip enthusiast for twenty years]

Speaking of which, what's the background of that champion Isaac? I've never heard of him before!

67L: [The Truth Teller]

It's obvious that Isaac is just a mouthpiece for the nobility, isn't it? He doesn't even dare to give his surname because he's afraid we'll find out, right? Lord Li Heng is the true deserving one! His piano skills and looks are absolutely superior!

68L: [A professional gossip enthusiast for twenty years]

Reply to 67L [Truth Seeker]: Agreed! I was completely breathless the moment Lord Li Heng took off his mask! And he came specifically for Tang Bao! (Attachment: Screenshot of Li Heng's Weibo post)

……

666L: [Anonymous Space Pirate]

Insider information: Isaac didn't even participate in the preliminary rounds; he was directly promoted to the finals! I don't believe there wasn't some shady dealing involved!

667L: [Rational observation]

Reply to 666L [Anonymous Space Pirate]: That's Lord Li Heng, don't try to confuse the issue. (Attachment: Screen recording of Isaac's audition)

Regarding the issue of parachuting in again, what's wrong with our male insect having some special privileges? Moreover, the program team later issued a statement saying that all contestants had gone through a formal review process.

……

1111L: [A grumpy old man online]

It's a conspiracy! Absolutely a conspiracy! Why is Lord Li Heng the runner-up? Who exactly is this Isaac?

1112L: [A grumpy old man online]

Brothers, I think I've figured it out. This show was probably started by Isaac for Lord Su Tang from the very beginning!

"Haha, look, they're even guessing you're some kind of noble!" the female insect exclaimed. "But you're not bad yourself, kid. Maybe you really are a descendant of some noble family..."

"Senior, have you finished interrogating the criminals we caught yesterday?" Isaac's lips curled up, his face full of an innocent and obedient smile. "I've already transcribed what I read into text. I'll trouble you to compare it with the interrogation report."

"Hey, where are you going!" The female insect looked at him in disbelief. "You've only been here a few days and you're already planning to skip work?!"

Isaac chuckled softly, "Senior, it's 5:30, I should be off work." He clutched his chest and frowned slightly, "Besides, I was just cyberbullied, I feel like my mental state is about to collapse, I have to go home and beg for my master's mercy now."

See you next week.

The female insect stared dumbfounded as an orange gust of wind swept past, leaving her alone to work overtime in the damned military headquarters. She let out a heart-wrenching roar: "Damn it! So what if you have a male master?!"

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Su Tang was in the living room of her residence on the planet Ephemeral Star.

Having finished a day's "work" with the annihilation unit, Isaac, who had rushed back via teleportation, was now sitting next to Su Tang, his head slightly lowered, his orange hair falling down and obscuring the smile in his eyes.

He turned slightly to the side, leaning naturally and intimately towards Su Tang, almost resting half his body on her slender chest, his voice carrying just the right amount of grievance and dependence:

"Brother Su Tang..." he called softly. Ever since he was taken in by Su Tang, he had always used this title, which was meant to flatter her, making Su Tang's vanity grow bigger and bigger.

"What's wrong?" Su Tang was engrossed in chatting with her younger brothers about the stars and the sea on her smart device, and casually replied.

Isaac's voice was even lower, with a slight tremor, as if he had truly been greatly frightened and hurt.

"I was on StarNet... and they insulted me terribly!" He looked up, and his eyes, which always held a gentle smile, were now misty with tears.

"They said I won the championship entirely because... because I got in through connections."

Isaac's fingers tugged at Su Tang's clothes. "They all say I'm behind this... I've been discriminated against at work because of it..."

Of course, the latter part is false. He was brought there by Lancelot; who would dare target him? Even without Lancelot's intimidation, Isaac himself was no pushover.

"Now I'm too scared to even look at Starbucks..."

Upon hearing this, Su Tang finally looked away from her computer and towards Isaac, who was leaning against her.

Little Nose frowned immediately, and obvious anger ignited in his amber eyes.

"How dare they say that!" Su Tang put down her personal terminal, her face puffed up with anger. "They're saying you're behind this?"

He reached out his little hand and patted Isaac's head—he was getting more and more skilled at this gesture, as if Isaac really was a large cat-like creature he was raising.

"I'm the one pulling the strings!" He grew increasingly angry and immediately decided, "I'll start a live stream!"

He wanted to see who dared to bully the underlings he was protecting!

Almost instantly after the broadcast started, the number of viewers skyrocketed, and the barrage of comments instantly covered the entire screen.

【Tangbao!!! I missed you so much!!!】

The missing insect population has returned!

[Honey, are you alright? Your dad was so worried!]

[Tangtang, look at me! What does your Weibo post mean?] (Jin Biao)

[Was Tangbao frightened that day?]

[Front row group photo!]

[Tangbao, tell us quickly that you and Hengbao are together!]

The camera bee adjusted its position so that Su Tang and Isaac, who was leaning against Su Tang, could both be clearly seen.

Su Tang leaned back on the sofa like a big shot, with one hand on Isaac's shoulder, just short of smoking another cigar.

"I heard," Su Tang said, raising her chin slightly as she looked at the camera, "that you're saying online that my winning the championship was rigged?"

His voice carried a clear displeasure.

Isaac then buried his face in Su Tang's neck at the opportune moment, timidly revealing only his slightly reddened eyes, looking smugly at the rapidly scrolling comments on the screen.

"You're saying Isaac's championship win was rigged?"

He repeated it, then suddenly leaned close to the camera and made what he thought was a super fierce expression.

"That's right, it's a conspiracy!"

Su Tang admitted it with a straight face.

"I am the biggest culprit behind this show!" He shook his head smugly. "You'll all tremble under my control! Wahahahaha—"

He let out what he considered his signature villainous laugh.

【? ? ? ? 】

【What are you saying, Tangbao?!】

[Holy crap? That's direct?]

【What did I just hear?】

[Sugar Baby, were you coerced? If so, blink!]

What's going on? A self-destruction?

Has that bastard Isaac kidnapped Lady Su Tang?

From an angle where Su Tang couldn't see, Isaac flashed a provocative smile at the camera, but quickly reverted to his pitiful demeanor, clinging tightly to Su Tang, almost embedding himself in her arms, and whispering in her ear in a nasal, sweet tone:

"Brother...they're still cursing at me, they're so fierce..."

Su Tang immediately patted him on the back, comforting him, "Don't be afraid! I'm here!"

Holy crap! This Isaac is such a tease!

[Tangbao, look at him! He's pretending to be pitiful!]

[Isaac, you vixen! Stay away from our Sugar Baby!]

That Isaac seems quite obedient. (Jin Biao)

[Tangtang seems to enjoy being relied upon by him? But if I were Tangtang, I wouldn't be unable to accept a female insect like that either!] (Jin Biao)

[No? My lords! Wake up! He's lying to you!]

[I'm so angry! Tangbao is actually protecting him!]

[This green tea bitch is too sophisticated! I'm already a bit slow, and now I'm completely fooled!]

[I'm so angry I could explode! How come all the male insects are so easy to fool? Why can't I fool them?!]

However, Su Tang was clearly very receptive to this approach.

Instead of pushing Isaac away, he opened his short arms like a mother hen protecting her chicks, trying his best to shield Isaac from his embrace, even though his small frame couldn't protect Isaac at all.

"I've said it before," Su Tang said domineeringly to the camera, "Isaac is my handpicked champion!"

"You have a problem with that?" he snorted. "I'm the one who sets the rules!"

"I'm the ultimate villain! Isn't it normal for me to pull strings? Accept your fate; your objections are useless. You'll tremble and despair under my terrifying rule!!"

The live chat was instantly flooded with lemon emojis, all expressing envy of Isaac's good fortune, and a different perspective emerged:

[I didn't like Isaac at first, but after what Sugar said, I'm suddenly starting to look forward to it. Why is that?]

[So Tangtang means he's in charge of this show? That sounds pretty funny!] (Jin Biao)

[You were right! This show has been Tang Bao's monologue from the very beginning, hasn't it?]

So this is really a platform for babies to choose their wives?!

【Wow! If that's the case... then I won't hold back! I want to sign up for the next season too!】

[Does Tangbao like this kind of... uh, a bitch who knows how to act cute?]

[You've spotted the key point! But I really can't imitate the sub-feminine voice.]

[Not necessarily. Red-haired guy, Marshal, pink-haired guy—they're all different types. Now there's orange-haired guy too. Isn't that proof that the lord's tastes are ever-changing? I'm sure I have a chance too!]

So, shouldn't we start preparing for the next season's competition now? @Insect Star Stage @Spoiler Alert Paul

The online sentiment is beginning to shift subtly.

His Excellency Su Tang personally admitted that this was a "behind-the-scenes manipulation"! This directly confirms the claim that "The Insect Star Grand Stage" is a competition for male insects to select their consorts.

The female insects suddenly realized that if the show really had a "behind-the-scenes deal," it meant they could get close to the males, and even be favored by them—that would be amazing! Who cared about the mere championship winner anymore? What they cared about was the path to the males!

The initial condemnation and doubts were gradually replaced by a subtle expectation.

What surprised the insects even more was that many male insects also took a positive attitude towards this and actively spoke on the Star Blog.

[@IWantAStarV (Gold Label)]: I also want to live with Tangtang. Is there a chance to stay at Tangtang's house if I go on the show?

[@玥玥不想约V（金标）]: This female insect doesn't seem that scary. Maybe I can try this way of interacting with female insects.

[@LanlanLikesMeowMeowBeastV (Gold Label)] I've heard that ancient societies had a matching system where male insects had to be paired with female soldiers when they reached a certain age... I've always been afraid that the Empire would reinstate this system for the sake of increasing the birth rate. But I think Tangtang's approach is quite good. Compared to the cold, impersonal matching system of the past, at least... it's interesting?

[@Tangbao Fan Club President Self-proclaimed V (Gold Label)]: (Screenshot: Female Insect A's live stream) Ugh, my darlings, please don't try this lightly. Today I suddenly had the idea to watch Female Insect's live stream, wanting to learn how Tangtang interacts with Female Insect... Now my eyes hurt, and my heart is traumatized. I might need a kiss from Tangtang @Ultimate Villain Demon King Su Tang is also V (Gold Label) to feel better.

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The online drama has nothing to do with the two main characters in the living room.

Su Tang was overjoyed by Isaac's repeated calls of "brother," completely lost in the satisfaction of "the boss stepping in to settle things when the little brother was bullied."

Isaac, as expected of someone who has made his way in the world, is well-versed in the principles of "sustainable development."

He not only coaxed the insects with words, but also acted very actively.

Cleaning, tidying up the room, preparing tea and snacks...

He did the housework very well, and even had time to use his "touch translation" ability to sense the emotions of the other female insects in the house. His well-behaved smile and a few sweet words made Klein and Rohart quite happy.

In no time, Isaac's status in Su Tang's residence rose sharply, and he became the most perceptive, considerate and capable younger brother.

In contrast, Lancelot, who is completely clueless about trivial matters and too lazy to even pick up a cup that has fallen over, seems particularly "useless".

But so what?

Lancelot snorted coldly. The Wasp Brothers were nothing but a pair of nameless and worthless porcelain crossbows. He was now firmly in his position as the mistress!

However, Isaac was somewhat perceptive, and Lancelot had to take a new look at him.

After all, thanks to Isaac's sweet talk, the original alternating days for keeping watch have now become a three-way standoff.

That's right, it's a three-day cycle, and you can switch shifts if something comes up!

Lancelot has finally waited for this day!

As for what benefits Isaac would receive?

Just like with odd and even days, he can join the watch as long as the watcher agrees.

As for the insects, the natural choices are Rohat, who seems fierce but is easy to talk to; and Lancelot, who has extremely poor durability and likes to show off.

Isaac, being grateful, wisely avoided Marshal Brown; whether there were other reasons behind this remains unknown.