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

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......

But Pearl was acting a little strange today; she didn't get out of the car to pick him up.

Zhao Zheng looked down and peeked out from the side of the driver's seat. His daughter, Zhenzhu, was sitting in the driver's seat, her hands on the steering wheel, looking straight ahead.

His face was expressionless, but in the dim light of the dashboard, he looked... a little off.

He didn't even glance at him.

Um......

He wasn't looking to the side... He seemed to be in a bad mood, his face looked sour.

Who has made our Pearl angry again?!

Zhao Zheng cautiously tried to open the car door. Well, thankfully, although his daughter Pearl had a sour expression, she still remembered to open the car door for him.

Zhao Zheng moved with utmost gentleness, afraid of making any unnecessary noise. He sat in the passenger seat, fastened his seatbelt, and sat properly, trying to minimize his presence. He looked weak, pitiful, and helpless, and dared not utter a sound.

He doesn't dare to ask any questions now, not even a kiss.

Pearl exudes an aura that says, "Keep your distance, strangers. It's best not to mess with me, even if you know me. If you go and mess with me now, strangers will get two slaps, and acquaintances will get the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms."

Who on earth has offended our Bai Zhenzhu again? Damn it, I'm going to kill you right now.

The engine restarted, and the vehicle merged into the city's hustle and bustle.

Pearl remained focused, maneuvering the vehicle smoothly into the air.

Every movement was precise, yet it exuded an unusual coldness and rigidity.

Zhao Zheng held his breath, his mind racing with wild guesses.

What trouble has the Zerg caused this time? Or did some hot-headed senator from the Human Federation make some inappropriate remarks that have strained bilateral relations?

...Could it be that I accidentally did something wrong?

He carefully reflected on his words and actions over the past few days, and there was nothing wrong with them!

Zhao Zheng was filled with anxiety and silently shut his mouth.

Sigh, he shouldn't say anything now. He should just sit quietly to the side and wait for Pearl to calm down.

......

The car drove all the way to the underground parking lot of their apartment building.

This is the private parking lot of the luxury apartments. Each apartment has several parking spaces. The huge space spans several floors but is only used by a dozen or so owners. The place is quite spacious, with rows of neatly parked, expensive cars as far as the eye can see. You rarely see anyone here.

With another "creak," the hovercar pulled into the parking space, and Bai Zhenzhu slammed on the brakes.

The hovercar's powerful braking force came into play instantly, causing the car to lurch violently!

Zhao Zheng almost flew out of the seat, but luckily the seatbelt pulled him back into place.

He took a deep breath, still shaken, and instinctively turned to look at Pearl in the driver's seat.

Pearl remained in that position, her hands gripping the steering wheel, her profile taut like an ice sculpture.

Zhao Zheng was both scared and thought he was so cool.

Yes, our pearls are so beautiful...

But who on earth upset Bai Zhenzhu?

Zhao Zheng cautiously put his arm around Minister Greta's waist: "Pearl...?"

Bai Zhenzhu wore a perfectly tailored black suit today. The crisp fabric made his figure appear even taller and more slender. Even when he was sitting, his waist looked exceptionally thin.

"Slap!" Minister Greta slapped his hand away.

Zhao Zheng's hand went numb, and he instinctively pulled it back.

He looked at his slightly reddened wrist, then at Bai Zhenzhu, who still stared straight ahead as if she had just swatted a fly, and felt even more panicked.

This anger level... seems unusually high.

But Zhao Zheng's ability to become the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Human Federation at such a young age is due to his tenacity (and shamelessness) in not giving up until he achieves his goal.

If it doesn't work the first time, then try again.

Zhao Zheng went to hug her again, sticking to her in a sticky, clingy way.

This time, he wasn't knocked away again; it was as if he had embraced a beautiful piece of jade that was sulking.

Zhao Zheng chuckled inexplicably, then gently kissed him: "Who exactly made our Pearl angry?"

Minister Greta turned to him, her usually calm and wise eyes now seeming to be veiled in icy mist. She didn't want to beat around the bush and said directly, "Zhao Zheng."

"Hmm?" Zhao Zheng responded immediately, his heart pounding in his throat, wondering if he was about to hear some bad news about interstellar politics, or if he had done something wrong.

But what Bai Zhenzhu said next completely stunned him. His mind went blank, leaving only a huge question mark flashing wildly:

"Will you think I'm too old?"

Zhao Zheng: "?"

What makes you say that?

Go out and ask around, who would think the Imperial White Pearl is old?

Minister Greta continued, "Back when our lifespans were twice as long, we were about the same age. I could joke that I was a septuagenarian. But now, the lifespans of the Zerg and humans are equal. I'm already seventy, and you're only thirty. I'm more than twice your age..."

Zhao Zheng interrupted him: "You have 130 years left to live, and I have 70 years left. When your remaining lifespan is twice that of mine, will you look down on me?"

White Pearl said, "This is different..."

Before he could finish his rambling, Zhao Zheng, who had unbuckled his seatbelt, leaned in and kissed him.

Zhao Zheng wrapped one arm around Pearl's waist and gently cupped her pretty face, which was showing a hint of surprise, with the other hand.

Then he lowered his head and silenced his lips as he tried to list the age differences.

What are you babbling about? I don't want to hear it, I want to kiss you.

Zhao Zheng's embrace was warm and firm, carrying a burning power capable of melting even the hardest ice.

Bai Zhenzhu's tense body gradually softened in the familiar scent. Her fingers, which had been gripping the steering wheel, unconsciously loosened their grip and trembled slightly as they grasped the fabric on Zhao Zheng's chest.

He choked up.

Zhao Zheng smiled and then took a big sip of his drink!

Then he showed him by example whether he would mind if Pearl was old.

What's the difference? They're clearly the same.

......

The hovercar began to shake.

A faint, weak, and feeble resistance could be heard: "...No...there's no condom..."

Then his words were swallowed back.

"...If you're pregnant, have the baby. We'll go get our marriage certificate tomorrow..."

......

In the end, Bai Zhenzhu buried her head on Zhao Zheng's shoulder and was carried back by him in the manner of holding a child.

Although the corner of the underground parking garage is very secluded, it's a bit too shameless to openly do that in a public place.

I'm too ashamed to face anyone.

......

Zhao Zheng carried him steadily toward the private elevator, rubbing his chin against his silver-white hair as he did so.

"Pearl," his voice chuckled, "we've agreed to get our marriage certificate tomorrow."

If you don't go, I'll go to the new Insect King and Queen tomorrow and accuse you of starting a relationship and then abandoning me.

The head buried in the shoulder moved slightly, and a muffled "hmm" with a nasal tone came out.

They agreed to get their marriage certificate tomorrow, and Zhao Zheng was so happy he felt like he could fly.

What incredible luck! My ancestors' graves are emitting auspicious smoke! Today is a wonderful day—all my wishes will come true! ♩♪♫♬

......

The next day, a major piece of news appeared on the StarNet.

On the interstellar network platform shared by the Liernia Empire and the Human Federation, someone posted a seemingly ordinary sharing thread, which instantly caused a huge stir.

This passerby posted a photo of the backs of a couple they had taken at their wedding, saying: "Is that... Minister Zhao and Minister Greta?"

The attached photo was taken from a rather tricky angle, clearly a quick snapshot taken when no one was looking.

In the picture, a pair of tall figures dressed in formal attire are standing in front of the registration desk.

One of the figures had striking white hair, a tall and elegant posture, a slender waist and long legs. Even from behind, one could sense a unique and aloof aura.

The human male beside him had black hair, was quite tall—a head taller than a typical alpha—and was also slender, wearing that familiar, well-tailored dark suit...

That's enough! These details are sufficient!

Countless netizens from both countries who were surfing the internet were instantly connected to the same sensory nerve, and like bees smelling nectar, they quickly swarmed over, pushing the post to the top of the real-time trending list at an astonishing speed.

Look at that white hair, look at that tall guy, I won't say who he is.

[Who else but our Minister Greta could have that iconic, slim waist in formal attire?!]

[Damn it, I recognized her immediately as my wife, Bai Zhuzhu...]

The case is solved.

Yes, it's them.

[Absolutely! Minister Zhao wore this outfit to an event before.]

【Oh my god!!! So they really went to the marriage registry together yesterday?!】

Wow, Mom! My favorite couple got together!

......

The comments section was in an uproar.

The news generated a surge in popularity, even causing some server areas to become overloaded.

Minister White Pearl is the kind of star female insect that is quite popular with humans.

His unique silver-white pearl-lustered earrings, cool and elegant temperament, and powerful diplomatic composure displayed in interstellar diplomatic occasions have won him widespread praise among humans, who affectionately call him "wife" by countless human netizens.

The news that his wife got married broke countless hearts.

Netizens flocked to Minister Zhao's personal page, pressing him to confirm whether it was true or not.

The official personal page of Zhao Zheng, the Foreign Minister of the Human Federation, has always been largely ignored, but now, the number of comments under his latest post has increased exponentially.

[Minister Zhao! Minister Zhao! Say something! Isn't that you and our Minister Bai Zhenzhu in the photo?!]

[I don't believe it! My damn wife (pounding the ground.gif)]

[Waaaaah, Minister Greta, if you've been kidnapped, blink twice! My pearl wife can't just disappear like this!]

[Minister Zhao, please come out and confirm this! Let us die knowing the truth! (crying emoji)]

May you have a son soon! May you live a long and happy life together!

......

The comments section was filled with both lamentations and blessings, with pain and anticipation blending seamlessly.

Amidst much anticipation and excitement, Zhao Zheng's personal homepage has finally been updated.

There is only one picture.

Zhao Zheng posted a picture of two marriage certificates placed side by side, showing off his low-key yet proud attitude.

The caption is concise and clear, consisting of only one short sentence, yet it's overflowing with a boastful tone:

"whee."

Hehe, your Imperial White Pearl is taken!

From now on, be more self-aware and stop calling other people's wives "wife" (◔◡◔).