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

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Looking at the Rose Nebula outside the window, Lu Jianan's eyes welled up with tears again.

Seeing that tears were welling up in Lu Jianan's eyes again, Gao Tian raised his hand without saying a word and slapped Lu Jianan on the back of the head!

The intensity is just right; it leaves you dazed but not brain-damaged.

"Ouch!" Lu Jianan shrank back as she was slapped, and she held back her tears.

Interrupt spellcasting!

Gao Tian scolded him irritably, "What kind of behavior is it for a grown man like you to cry all day long! Aren't you ashamed? Aren't you disgusting?!"

All you do all day is whimper, is your kettle some kind of spirit?

Now that Lu Jianan has arrived in Liernia, she has found someone to rely on, and her evil intentions are growing: "I'm going to go to my older brother and tell him you hit me."

"..." Gao Tian turned around: "Bambo, tell the navigator to turn back."

"No!!!" Lu Jianan was immediately terrified and admitted her mistake: "I was wrong, I won't tell on you!"

Gao Tian was finally satisfied and got down to business: "Alright, stop fooling around. While we still have some time, I'll ask you a few questions."

His expression was very serious. Lu Jianan sat in her seat, shrugging her neck like a frightened little turtle: "You...you ask."

Gao Tian's expression and tone were both very serious as he looked at Lu Jianan, that little bastard, and asked, "What exactly are you thinking? You've made up your mind this time, right? Are you absolutely sure? We're already in Liernia, on Big Brother's territory. I can't beat him, and I'm afraid if you change your mind again, Big Brother will beat you to death."

"Ahhh, how dare you say that—" Lu Jianan didn't care about the seatbelt anymore. Like someone whose tail had been stepped on, she bared her teeth and claws, wanting to pounce on him and scratch him.

But being held back by the seatbelt, he couldn't reach anything and could only wave his arms in vain in the air, like a little turtle whose shell was held down and couldn't turn over.

"What are you doing? What are you doing?" Gao Tian dodged.

Lu Jianan's face turned red with anger, and she sobbed, "My thoughts have never changed from beginning to end. I was just a little scared and wanted to calm down for a few days! Now it's all your fault! You drained my terminal's battery!"

Although Gao Tian knew he was in the wrong and tried to swallow his anger, he failed: "You were the one who ran away first!"

Lu Jianan hit him: "So what if I ran away?! If you hadn't drained my terminal's battery, would I have missed my brother's call?!"

Gao Tian retorted, "If you hadn't run away first, would you even have needed to answer your brother's call?!"

"Aaaaaah!" Unable to out-argue him, Lu Jianan started throwing a tantrum.

He... he needs to talk to his older brother and make things clear. He doesn't dislike his older brother; he's just a little insecure.

The little trash was afraid that his older brother wouldn't like him.

But this little bit of inferiority is okay, it can be cured, as long as his older brother likes him.

He'd made up his mind! When he got there and saw his older brother, he rushed over, hugged his brother's leg, and immediately started crying! He cried and cried! He cried so hard!

Never mind, let him cry until his older brother softens! Cry until his older brother can't bear to hit him or kick him out! He'll even smear his tears and snot all over his older brother! Once his older brother softens, he'll cling to him!

Not only does he want to eat, use, and play with his older brother's things, but he also wants his older brother to pick him up from school and to get off work every day!

Wow—if he goes to the Imperial Higher Academy as an exchange student, then he'll be a pure and innocent young man again!

Hey bro, come take a look! Do you like this pure and innocent-looking guy? ദ്ദി˶ᕑᗢᓫ)✧

And my older brother Gao Tian is bullying me—!!! (I must tell on him.)

Gao Tian: "................."

Gao Tian silently withdrew his hand, staring expressionlessly at Lu Jianan's face, which was filled with the smug look of "I've got this all figured out," and felt his temples throbbing.

Sigh, having sons or daughters is a debt.

Hopefully, this time the little good-for-nothing will finally stand up for himself.

Don't cause any more trouble—!!!

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The central star of Lehrnia, over there in Bishen.

My older brother has been really annoyed lately.

Since the last divorce case involving Kelly, the Male Protection Society collapsed, the Crown Prince implemented a divorce law, and abolished the Male Dominant Privilege Law. The most important clause of this law, which stipulated that male insects could obtain all of the assets of female insects, was no longer in effect.

For the males of Lehrnia, this was nothing short of a cataclysmic change.

Although the Empire provides a considerable allowance to the male insects, it is far from enough to support their extravagant lifestyle.

Male insects have always relied on the pursuit and sustenance of female insects to live a life of comfort, spending money like water and indulging in food, drink and entertainment.

In addition, the influx of Alphas from the Human Federation—who are physically strong (relatively speaking), gentle, polite, and numerous—into the female insect mate selection market was like a powerful hurricane, instantly diluting the favor that originally surrounded the rare male insects.

For married males who haven't made many mistakes, the impact isn't too great (those who have made mistakes have already been sued for divorce).

Their empresses, out of a sense of responsibility, genetic connection, face, or affection, will mostly continue to provide them with a comfortable life.

So these married male insects who haven't made many mistakes are actually not much different from before. They just have to be more careful and behave themselves now. They have to give the female a nice look and show her some care. They can no longer act as recklessly as before.

But the unmarried males, who are used to being the center of attention and to females offering up their wealth and dignity in exchange for a little favor, find themselves in an unprecedentedly awkward and embarrassing situation.

The stipends issued by the Empire might be enough to ensure a comfortable life for ordinary Zerg, but for the male Zerg princes who are accustomed to the highest level of luxury and extravagance, it is just a drop in the ocean.

They lost the most convenient and legitimate channel for acquiring wealth: the "voluntary sacrifice" offered by one or more powerful females in pursuit of them.

So what should we do?

Thus, a most pressing need rapidly fermented and expanded within the circle of unmarried male insects:

A strong, stable, long-term meal ticket that can support their continued extravagant lifestyle.

Marry a powerful female insect as your queen, and receive sustenance from her and her family system; then you'll have everything.

Identity, status, wealth, enjoyment... everything can return to normal.

In this power-driven world, where top females are either busy with political struggles or already have their own allies on the central star, who is currently the most dazzling and valuable meal ticket on the central star?

The answer is obvious.

The Crown Prince is far away in the Human Federation, and he already has that formidable Crown Princess. The Crown Princess is jealous and intolerant of insects, so he can be ruled out.

The other commanders of the nine legions?

Either they're too old, or their families aren't prestigious enough, or they have bad tempers... In short, the slightly better ones, given how easy it is for Legion Bugs to get started, already have overlords!

Those old noble families in Parliament.

Those established noble families, backed by the Male Protection Association, were the first to access high-quality male insect resources, and most of them already had male masters.

Even those few who lack a powerful leader are mostly politicians, full of scheming and manipulative ideas, and their families are often struggling under the pressure of the military-affiliated crown princes.

Whether the parliament can maintain its current status is still unknown, and it's not worth the effort to get on this ship.

The former second prince who just returned? The elders at home have repeatedly forbidden him from having any designs on him. They didn't dare to say it too explicitly, but the gist is that he is a real space pirate who kills insects without batting an eye.

Then the only one is the head of the Mantis family, Bishenmantis.

Born into the top noble Mantis family, he commands the empire's sharpest war machine, the Mantis Legion.

Young, handsome, powerful, and from a distinguished family, the Mantis family is the Zerg's strongest fighting force. No matter who is in power, the Mantis family is always a secure and reliable member of the empire, and there is no need to worry about the Mantis family being overthrown in political struggles!

Furthermore, the Mantis family of this generation grew up in cahoots with the Crown Prince, their relationship being extremely close. During the Crown Prince's absence, Bishenmantis was the de facto supreme military leader of the empire, wielding immense power.

This meal ticket was so important that it made all the male insects of the appropriate age (and even those who were not yet of age) green with envy.

Bi Shen could clearly feel this change.

In the past, when he appeared in public, the male insects would either be reserved, arrogant, or appraising. Now, those gazes have become naked, filled with eager desire, calculation, and greed.

He went from being a snack that might be delicious but wouldn't matter if he didn't eat it, to a piece of fresh meat that they desperately needed to fill their stomachs.

Just recently, there have been many "unexpected encounters".

First, the male member of the Rose Maple family, renowned for his beauty, with a head of pink hair and a bouquet of pink roses supposedly from a distant galaxy, blocked his way to the military headquarters. He eloquently praised his "bravery and wisdom" and "sincerely" invited him to lunch to discuss "the commonalities in the aesthetics of art and war."

This is truly an eye-opener! These top-tier male insects, who used to just wait for females to come one after another, are now blocking the way and actively inviting females.

Bishen dismissed the man with a curt "I'm busy with military affairs, please excuse me," and the expensive bouquet of flowers was politely refused by his adjutant.

Next, outside the military building, a male lad from a collateral branch of the Red Bug family, who was "passing by," "accidentally" spilled his drink on his expensive silk shirt and then "panickedly" approached Bishon for help.

Bishen didn't even pause, only telling his adjutant behind him, "Help this young master make a call to his family," before heading into the building to work.

The male insect's bewildered and embarrassed expression was too much for Bi Shen to bear.

As he finished his work for the day and prepared to go home, a petite male insect with delicate features suddenly rushed out from around the corner of the gate, trying to throw himself into his arms, tearfully expressing his long-standing admiration for him and his determination to marry no one but him.

Bi Shen reacted with lightning speed, slightly shifting his body, causing the male insect to miss its target and almost fall. The adjutant caught it with quick reflexes, or rather, supported it.

Bi Shenlian didn't even glance at him, coldly tossing out, "Call this gentleman's household bugs and bring him back. If there are no household bugs, call the police."

The male insect's whimpering cry rang out behind him, and Bi Shen felt a throbbing pain in his temples.

Take a deep breath to calm your agitation.

The feeling of being coveted as "fat meat" was even more unsettling to the insect than facing Orion.

That's disgusting.

I miss the days when the Crown Prince was in the capital city.

At least when the Crown Prince is around, he can draw away most of the firepower, and his ruthlessness and power are enough to deter most male insects with improper intentions.

Now that the Crown Prince is not here, the male insects are getting anxious again, and neither their cold faces nor their imposing manner can hold them back.

The old butler came out to greet him with a worried look, following behind him: "Young master, the security guards around our manor have already persuaded the two gentlemen who tried to break in to leave."

Those male insects couldn't be hit or scolded; their status was what it was, so they could only be politely asked to leave.

But the pampered males obviously wouldn't give up easily; they made a scene at the entrance and tried to break in.

When is Mr. Lu coming back? I miss him.

The old steward was very distressed.

That Mr. Lu is so kind. As long as he has food and a place to stay, he will stay put and won't cause trouble.

Bishen did not turn back.

The old butler was secretly disheartened.

The young master has been in a bad mood these past few days since he returned.

Mr. Lu has been gone... I've forgotten how many days it has been. I miss him.