A is in StarCraft, just disembarked from the Zerg Prince spaceship.

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The word "for a long time" carries the weight of time, held high and then gently lowered.

Looking at the painting of her elder brother's parents, who had passed away long ago, and then at the vast manor beside her, Lu Jianan suddenly understood the meaning of the butler's words: "The family is declining, and only the young master is left."

This empty manor, this silent staircase, this enormous portrait.

It must be cold with every step you take in this manor.

An empty house, clothes soaked through – cold to wear, cold to take off.

I have no choice but to wear this; I don't know if I'll ever feel warm enough to wear again.

The sound of the butler whispering instructions to the waiters could be heard downstairs, which only added to the quietness of the place.

Looking at Bi Shen's silent profile, Lu Jianan opened his mouth, but in the end only said softly, "Uncle and Aunt seem to have a very good relationship."

It's really good. It's not the typical slave-like marriage of the Zerg. They seem to be truly in love.

"Yes," Bishen responded. "My family is actually quite happy."

His father is not bad, but a good one, so he will not be disappointed in his future marriage and relationships.

However, you need to be very careful; it's only if he really likes the other person.

Marriage is the grave of the female insect; only with this kind of love can he have the courage to face death calmly, no matter what.

If I read that right, then I'll gladly accompany him to his death. The path to death is too cold; even on the path to the underworld, he will continue to protect those he loves.

If he misread it, that's okay. He made the choice himself, and he can bear the consequences.

Bi Shen turned to look at Lu Jianan.

The little idiot stared with teary, sun-dried eyes, trying his best to control his expression.

He looked like he was trying to suppress his grief, but he failed halfway and could only maintain a half-calm expression.

Bi Shen couldn't help but smile.

Of all the people in the world, why is Lu Jianan the funniest?

He really... makes people laugh just by looking at him.

"Let's go, I'll take you to the top floor to have a look." Bishon took the lead and went upstairs.

Stop being so tearful.

The painting wasn't hung there to make people who see it cry.

You're always acting cute and affectionate, can you please not do it for even one day?

"Oh." Lu Jianan sniffed and followed.

Because I was trying so hard to hold back my tears, my vision was blurry and I couldn't see the road clearly, so I tripped and almost knocked out a tooth while praying on the spiral staircase. Luckily, my older brother caught me in time.

Waaah, thank you so much, big brother! You're so kind.

......

The top floor is a large, half-story terrace.

The staircase leads to an open-plan hall with only a ceiling and no walls. It's furnished with green plants, a coffee table, and a sofa, making it a convenient place to relax when the weather is bad.

Outside the lobby is an open-air rooftop swimming pool. It's very large, the water is clean, and it's equipped with pool lights, the blue shimmering light reflecting off the terrace.

Beside the shimmering rooftop pool, the night breeze, carrying the fragrance of the garden, caressed my face.

Above us was the dazzling night sky above the central star of the Rosette Nebula.

"It's so beautiful." Lu Jianan looked up at the starry sky, which was completely different from Earth's, then turned to look at Bi Shen and smiled at him: "Big brother is really rich."

Bi Shen nodded, "Indeed." There's no need to be modest about that; everyone can see it.

"Big brother is amazing!"

"Um."

"Big Brother is the best!"

"That's right."

"Thank you for taking me in, brother!"

"Go back to sleep."

......

The next day, the housekeeper waited downstairs for a long time, but Mr. Lu did not come down.

It's almost 10 o'clock, and Mr. Lu hasn't come down for breakfast yet.

"Mr. Lu, Mr. Lu, is it time for breakfast?" The butler went upstairs and patiently knocked on the door.

There was no response when I knocked on the door.

Huh? Is he still not awake?

Just then, their young master, who had gone to the military headquarters early that morning, returned.

Bishon went to the military headquarters very early today. I don't know why the damn military headquarters meeting has to be at 7 o'clock.

As Bi Shen stepped into the house, the imposing commander's uniform still carried the chill of the morning air. Just as he was about to take off his coat, the butler's report arrived.

"Young Master, Mr. Lu hasn't come downstairs yet. He hasn't had breakfast, and no one answers the door. Why don't you go up and check on him?" The butler brought Bi Shen a cup of tea, his tone filled with concern.

"?" What's wrong now?

Bi Shen frowned slightly, put down the hot tea he hadn't yet drunk, and replied briefly, "I understand, I'll go take a look."

He stepped upstairs, still wearing his full commander's uniform without even changing his clothes.

Upon reaching Lu Jianan's door, he knocked three times with his knuckles: "Lu Jianan?"

No one answered.

Bi Shen frowned.

He knocked three more times, a little harder: "Lu Jianan?"

Still, no one answered.

Something doesn't seem right.

Bishen knocked three more times: "Lu Jianan, I'll count to three. If you don't respond by then, I'm going in."

one two three.

With a "click," the door lock was completely removed by Bishen.

Bi Shen entered the door.

The room was very clean, too clean; there was no sign that the bed had been slept on.

Bi Shen's brows furrowed even more deeply.

He walked over to the hibernation pod and, sure enough, found that it was still running.

Since returning to her room last night, Lu Jianan has been surfing the internet.

The hibernation pod in Liernia can provide rest while you're online, but it only provides a minimal amount of rest. You'll still feel tired after staying up all night online, and it'll probably feel like you've been dreaming all night.

Bi Shen tapped the outer shell of the hibernation pod with his knuckles.

Thirty seconds later, the hibernation pod made a hissing sound as gas was released, then opened, and Lu Jianan sat up inside.

"Big brother?"

Bishen frowned. "You've been online all night since you got back last night?"

"Yeah, isn't it true that you can rest and surf the internet in a hibernation pod?" Lu Jianan was confused when she sensed that her older brother's tone wasn't very good.

The Zerg's hibernation pods are really amazing, a godsend for internet addicts!

"Why don't you look in the mirror?" the older brother sneered. "Your dark circles are practically reaching the corners of your mouth."

"What? Really? I didn't feel anything at all." Lu Jianan touched her face in surprise.

"By the time you realize it, it will be too late."

The hibernation chamber is designed for female insects; fragile humans are not afraid of sudden death.

"Okay, then I'll sleep well at night from now on and won't stay up all night online anymore," Lu Jianan said obediently.

Liernia's internet is really fun!

But life is more important. What's most commendable about Lu is his obedience!

"But why did you come up here, brother? Is it late?" Lu Jianan turned to look at the bright daylight outside the window.

"It's almost ten o'clock, and you haven't gone downstairs for breakfast. The housekeeper came up and knocked on the door, but you didn't answer. He was afraid you had died inside, so he insisted that I come up and check on you."

My older brother has a really sharp tongue.

He didn't believe his older brother's words, which were spoken in anger. Lu Jianan turned around and said, "Thank you, older brother."

But how did the older brother get in? Did he have a spare key?

Lu Jianan peeked out and saw the door lock that had been tragically destroyed.

Oh... I'm sorry, it's the door of your house, brother.

I felt really embarrassed to stay at my older brother's house for a few days and even have him put up a door for me.

"Wash up and come downstairs for dinner." As Bishen walked out, he sent a message to the housekeeper to change the locks on the guest room doors. "Don't always stay cooped up in your room. Shall we have the housekeeper take you out this afternoon?"

"No, brother, I don't like going out."

Lu Jianan climbed out of the hibernation pod: "I'm doing fine surfing the internet in the room. The network in Lehrnia is really interesting."

He's like a little good-for-nothing, really easy to raise, doesn't need any material things, and doesn't have any longing for the vast world.

As long as you give him food, a room, internet access, and love, he can stay by himself peacefully forever.

An extremely clear thought suddenly and unexpectedly entered Bishen's mind.

It's good that he doesn't like going out. We can keep him at home, so he doesn't have to go anywhere or do anything.

He can study if he wants to, and conduct research if he wants to. He can provide him with all the material support he needs, and even build him a state-of-the-art research laboratory on the estate.

Lu Jianan wants to go out, and he can take him out to play.

The head of the mantis family could fulfill all his needs; the head of the mantis family could do anything; the head of the mantis family was omnipotent.

Lu Jianan ran to wash up inside the door.

Outside the door, Bishen took off his heavy military jacket, adorned with medals, and draped it over his hand, his pupils dilating in shock.

Oh no, this sounds too good to be true, he's tempted.