Zerg: I ​​was picked up by the cold and beautiful Major General at the start of the game.

Seeing his subordinate's utterly ashamed expression, wishing he could disappear into the ground, and then looking at Lin Luo's wickedly amused expression, even Glenn was speechless...

"...Since all of this is your...source of enjoyment,"

Glenn finally found his voice and said dryly,

"Then...we won't bother you any longer. I sincerely apologize for the association's previous offense and misunderstanding. Please...continue to rest."

Glenn stood up and led his hesitant group away.

Reaching the door, I flung it open, only to find myself standing right in front of Eland, who had been listening for who knows how long.

Glenn said in a low voice, sounding annoyed:

"Major General Ailand, eavesdropping on other people's conversations is not a good habit."

Lin Luo, who had just breathed a sigh of relief after getting rid of them, was immediately on edge again when he heard that Ailand was at the door!

Oh no! Aland heard everything about his arrogant, nasty, and sarcastic demeanor!

Will he misunderstand? Will he think he's a two-faced scoundrel? If so, he'll really be in trouble!

Eland coldly swept his gaze over Glenn and retorted, "I'm just waiting at the door for your final verdict on me, this 'sinful worm'."

Glenn scoffed dismissively and hurriedly left with his men.

"Ayland..."

Lin Luo jumped off the sofa and looked at him somewhat nervously. His arrogant demeanor from before had vanished without a trace, and he had returned to the Lin Luo that Ailand knew.

Eland didn't speak, but simply watched the male insect in front of him, who had instantly returned to "normal" with a slight panic in his eyes.

His gaze was deep, as if he wanted to see through Lin Luo's eyes to understand his true thoughts.

"Ailander? I didn't... what I was doing just now was..." Lin Luo tried to explain urgently.

"Your Excellency," Eland interrupted him, his voice low and steady.

"Of course I know you were acting that way to protect me."

There was not a trace of doubt in his icy blue eyes, only a barely perceptible tenderness.

"You believe me! Elland, that's great! I knew you'd understand!"

Upon hearing his words, Lin Luo's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, instantly settled back into her stomach. A smile as bright as a little sun bloomed on her face, and her whole being lit up.

"Yes, Your Excellency."

Looking into his eyes, which had regained their brightness, Aland solemnly promised, "I will always believe in you."

"If only your feelings right now could remain unchanged forever." He silently added this unspoken wish in his heart.

"Thank you for your help earlier."

He said in a low voice, his tone filled with sincere gratitude, that if Lin Luo hadn't attributed everything to him, Ailand might have even faced imprisonment.

"Hehe, no problem!" Lin Luo scratched his head sheepishly, but also a little smug.

"Looks like occasionally speaking like Theodore actually works quite well!"

A hint of a smile flashed in Ailand's eyes, but he did not comment on it.

With the crisis over, Gun Gun seemed to sense the relaxed atmosphere and slowly crawled over, rubbing against Lin Luo's leg and making soft "hmm" sounds, as if seeking attention.

Lin Luo smiled, bent down, picked up Gun Gun, and held it up to Ailand like a treasure: "Look! The three of us are all alright!"

"Hmm." Eland relaxed as well.

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A notification sound came from the optical computer; it was a communication request from Voske.

After Lin Luo connected, Voske's usually calm and collected business elite face showed a rare hint of satisfaction.

"Your Excellency Lin Luo, the first batch of one million 'Rolling Dolls' has been completed and distributed to all of Aus Group's shopping malls and online platforms."

Voske's voice was steady, but he spoke slightly faster than usual.

"Based on preliminary market expectations, this quantity should be sufficient to initially meet market demand. We suggest you mention the product launch information on your personal social media accounts later."

"Excellent! Mr. Voske, that's incredibly efficient!"

Lin Luo was overjoyed upon hearing the news; her eyes lit up. "I'll send it right away!"

After ending the call, Lin Luo immediately pulled over Gun Gun, who was munching on bamboo, and adjusted the camera angle on the quantum computer to record a short and vivid daily video.

In the video, he laughs and moves around with the rolling creature, burying his face in its thick fur. The little guy also cooperates by making comfortable "mmm" sounds and sticking out his tongue to lick his face. The scene is heartwarming and full of fun.

In the last ten seconds or so of the video, Lin Luo, holding Gun Gun, smiled at the camera and said:

"Anyone who likes pandas? Panda plush toys are now available at Aus Mall! Check them out if you're interested!"

After he finished speaking, the video ended with him playing around with the panda.

The moment the video was released, Lin Luo's homepage on Xingwang exploded!

[Bullet comments and comment section]:

"Ahhh, you and the panda are so cute! My heart is completely drained!"

"You laughed! I can do it again!"

"I'm drooling! Taking screenshots like crazy!"

"Wait! The last sentence! Dolls! They're sold at the Aus Mall?!"

"It's true! The product page is already visible on the official website!!"

"Stop scrolling! Hurry up and buy it! It'll be sold out before it's gone!"

"For Your Excellency! Go for it!"

......

Almost instantly, the quick-reacting female insects rushed toward the nearest Aus Mall online platform or physical store.

Although Vosker had anticipated the surge in popularity and had proactively upgraded its servers, implemented ample security and traffic management measures to prevent panic buying and chaos,

However, the surge in orders and customer traffic caused a sharp increase in system load.

Inside the physical store, the shelves displaying the plush toys were being emptied at a visible rate.

On the online platform, the number of millions of inventory items plummeted rapidly, eventually reaching zero within just a few hours.

The grayed-out "Sold Out" button caused countless late-arriving female insects to wail in despair.

In Kevin's factory, all the insects were nervously staring at the sales data panel synchronized with the Aus Group.

When the number representing the inventory was finally cleared to zero, the entire factory fell silent for a moment, and then burst into huge cheers!

Kevin clenched his fists tightly, let out a long, long sigh, and his eyes were red with excitement.

Success! His factory has finally come back to life! Partnering with Lord Lin Luo was indeed the best decision he ever made!

Voske immediately informed Lin Luo of the good news that the products had sold out.

Lin Luo turned around and shared the good news with Ailand, jumping for joy:

"Ayland! Ayland! Did you see that? It's all sold out! A million pieces! So fast!"

His face radiated pure sense of accomplishment and joy.

Looking at Lin Luo, who was as happy as a child, Ayland's icy blue eyes softened. He nodded slightly, his tone certain:

"Congratulations, Your Excellency, this is a well-deserved success." He was genuinely happy for him.

Meanwhile, Voske returned home and shared the good news with Theodore.

Theodore, who was lounging lazily in the huge sofa, merely lifted his eyelids upon hearing this, a hint of smugness on his face:

"Hmph, of course, you should thank me. If it weren't for me, would you have been able to collaborate with Lin Luo on such a fun project?"

Voske walked to the sofa, knelt down on one knee, and looked Theodore in the eye, his gaze overflowing with affection and doting:

"Of course, the person I should thank the most is you, my lord." His voice was deep and sincere.

He stared intently at Theodore, countless images flashing before his eyes.

This was a treasure he had gone to great lengths to acquire.

His master was so different; he was "lazy"—too lazy to mingle with numerous female servants, too lazy to attend boring banquets, and too lazy to maintain relationships with superior males.

Even when she "married" Evan back then, it was only in the most direct and effective way that she cut off the possibility of him being hurt again.

Vosk knew from the beginning that Theodore was special.

Having encountered such a treasure, how could he possibly allow himself to miss it?

Therefore, their first meeting, every subsequent "chance encounter," and even Theodore's initial "dissatisfaction" and "criticism" towards him were all part of his meticulous planning.

Because he knew that only in this way could he make this lazy male insect, who had little interest in anything, truly "see" him, remember him, and eventually... get used to him and fall in love with him.

And now, his scheming has blossomed into its sweetest flower.

His treasures will belong to him forever.

"Good to know."

Theodore felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze, turned his face away, but a small smile quietly curved his lips.

Vosk chuckled softly and gently took the master's hand.

As the stars begin to twinkle outside the window, the room is filled with warmth and coziness.