Zerg: Cold and aloof Major General, stop pretending to be innocent, I have a headache!

"There's a dinner party at the Jiang family in two days. You're welcome to come if you're interested." Jiang Bian watched his little gesture, thought of something, and then a smile appeared on his face.

"Why are you staying so far away from me? I'm not interested in a talented kid like you." This was a rare moment of good mood for him today.

"You're overthinking it," Jiang Xu said coldly.

After thinking for a moment, he added, "I just don't like other insects getting too close to me."

Seeing his expression, Jiang Bian coughed a few times with a smile. Then his smile turned cold.

This little bug really does look a lot like Jiang Mian when he was a child. The tiny little bug always acts like an adult bug, looking all old and mature.

He speaks eloquently and logically.

No, that's a fallacy.

The image of Jiang Mian lecturing him when he was a child flashed through his mind involuntarily.

Back then, they were very close friends.

The two insects remained silent, and the environment quieted down again. They could hear every rustle of grass clearly.

Not long after, a long, drawn-out creaking sound came from behind.

Jiang Xu turned to look at the building's main entrance, and all three insects that had gone in came out.

Seeing Fei safe and sound, Jiang Xu couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

The insects that came out didn't see them and were clearly taken aback.

However, Jiang Xu had already started walking towards them.

"My lord." Fei saw Jiang Xu and immediately took two steps forward.

Jiang Xu casually grabbed his hand and led him to the door: "What's the situation inside?"

During the time he was outside, he didn't hear any fighting sounds coming from inside. If he had to say, Jiang Bian's voice was louder than theirs.

Shuya glanced at him, then turned to look at the other two insects who were a couple of steps behind.

After all the insects had arrived, he said, "There's nothing inside. But there are signs of life."

Based on my deduction, the insects here left not too long ago.

It will only take a day or two.

The other female insect saw Jiang Bian approaching, glanced at him, and then whispered a few words in his ear.

It seemed that the insect had seen something else, Jiang Xu thought.

After listening, Jiang Bian remained silent for a few seconds, then turned to look at them and said, "Our insects left some clues."

While I was away, some insects came and stole the goods.

It seems his knowledge of the strange beasts has been exposed.

"The goods were stolen?" Jiang Xu asked.

"Probably not. Judging from the messages left behind, they all moved away before them."

As long as the goods weren't stolen, Jiang Xu looked up at the endless darkness and asked, "Shall we rest here tonight?"

At this time, all the insects in town should be resting. They might not be able to find a place to rest even if they went there.

It's better to choose the nearest option.

Jiang Bian glanced at him, then turned and stepped through the door: "Come in."

With him taking the lead, the remaining insects naturally followed without a second thought.

Jiang Xu also led Fei inside.

He didn't even want to complain about the color of this building anymore.

The dark walls disappeared completely into the night, and if it weren't for the glittering gold, these insects would probably have bumped into them frequently.

After walking a few steps inside, the central halo diffused some of the light, revealing the internal structure.

The building is actually very simple. The house is square and built around the outer wall. In the center is an open courtyard, and in the very center of the courtyard is a canopy that takes up a quarter of the space.

Colorful lights were scattered all over it.

Yellowish incandescent bulbs hung at the four corners of the canopy, illuminating the central courtyard brightly.

Below are two square tables pieced together, surrounded by a circle of retractable chairs.

Jiang Xu's eyes immediately fell upon the table, which was covered with cups of various sizes, as well as a grid stove.

"They really know how to enjoy themselves. Isn't this just hot pot?" Jiang Xu thought to himself.

They each found a chair and sat down. Jiang Xu pulled Fei to find two chairs to sit on as well, and then let go of Fei's hand.

The insects around Jiang Bian quickly ignited the central fire, and a wave of heat rushed towards the surrounding insects.

"Lord Jiang Bian's idea is quite good. It's cold outside, and this stove can not only warm the body, but also heat up some food on it." Shu Ya looked at the food that the female insect had placed on it with a hint of curiosity.

The newly sealed silver foil packaging was placed on top and kept warm, with a faint sizzling sound coming from inside.

After arranging the food in front of Jiang Bian, the insect walked to the side and placed the remaining food in front of each insect.

Jiang Bian picked up the wooden tongs next to him, fiddled with the food in front of him, lifted the lid, and said, "Xiao Mian's idea."

He's always been full of clever ideas, but he's actually solved a lot of outdoor heating problems in the south.

It saves energy and resources, and is inexpensive. The common insects then followed suit.

When he spoke of Jiang Mian, a warm smile unconsciously appeared on his face.

"......" Jiang Xu saw it clearly.

How can I explain this?

Although he could understand it.

He could imagine a worm being ostracized and isolated when it was young, a male worm that even female worms could trample on, and then suddenly being rescued by a worm that was a few years younger than itself.

They protected him for many years after that.

He was just a little curious. Even if Jiang Mian really knew that Jiang Bian liked him, based on his understanding of him, Jiang Mian wouldn't go so far as to beat him up.

What exactly happened that led his father to leave home?

He crossed into a different country and never returned home.

"What are you looking at?" Jiang Bian asked, noticing Jiang Xu's scrutinizing gaze.

He found that this little insect was quite bold. Usually, male insects that have been kidnapped would be frightened when they see fierce insects, but this one was not.

She still had that indifferent look about everything.

He didn't look scared at all.

According to his investigation, this kid was raised in the eastern capital from a young age, and his social circle was very small.

As for those noble male insects, they are the same everywhere.

He was very curious about where this insect got its courage from.

"It's nothing, I just didn't expect my grandfather to have this kind of talent," Jiang Xu said casually.

He also took the wooden tongs beside him and flipped the food in front of Fei and himself towards the center of the fire, turning the food over as well.

Jiang Bian's gaze darkened as he stared intently at the way the man was flipping through the objects.

"How do you know this technique?" Jiang Bian asked.

"?" Jiang Xu didn't react for a moment and asked, "What?"

"If I remember correctly, Xiao Mian should have only recently returned to the Jiang family." Jiang Bian emphasized the last few words, raising his eyes slightly. "Or is it that he never left the Jiang family at all!"

Jiang Xu immediately realized that the other person was referring to his skill in flipping food.

Admittedly, he can't cook, but he still eats around the stove with Jiang Mian quite often.

Seeing his signature move so often, I naturally started to learn it from him.

Before he even noticed, he had already reached a tie with Jiang Mian's technique.

Jiang Xu remained indifferent and casually said, "Oh, you mean this? You're so capable, yet after investigating my grandfather's return home, you didn't even bother to find out how he got back."

Or, why would a group of insects suddenly be so certain that he would return?