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

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Lu Jianan charged at the food, and the old housekeeper's eyes revealed gentle affection as she helped him serve the food while silently observing his expression.

Being able to eat a lot is a blessing.

So cute, this little male is so adorable. I wonder where the young master got him from.

I wonder which family this little male insect belongs to and what its identity is... Oh well, no matter which family it belongs to, it can't cross the mantis's line of business anyway.

You'll most likely be the future wife of the Mantis Clan Head!

He's so happy just from eating a meal, so lovely and adorable! Who wouldn't love him? They're bound to have a whole bunch of kids in the future...

Bi Shen had no idea what the usually reliable old butler was thinking while smiling. Seeing Lu Jianan eating with relish, he also touched his knife and fork more often than usual.

The hot main course was served.

The main course was pan-fried lamb chops with seasonal vegetables and truffle mashed potatoes. The lamb chops were pan-fried to a perfect crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, with plenty of juice.

Wow, this mutton! Lu Jianan cut off a piece and put it in her mouth.

Oh my god, it's super tender, with a completely milky flavor and absolutely no gamey smell!

Bishen chuckled at his joke.

Although it was brief, the corners of her mouth immediately pursed back down.

He's more like Shen Mantis, a cold-faced king who's seen it all and would never laugh just because some idiot is eating heartily.

Although the vitality emanating from Lu Jianan, free of gloom and filled with gratitude and joy, gradually permeated the huge and empty manor, quietly melting away the coldness formed by years of loneliness.

But, but... well, what's done is done, let's eat first.

Dessert was crème brûlée and fresh raspberries.

Lu Jianan was full, but felt she could still eat another plate of pudding.

Scooping away the crispy jam and caramel on top with a small spoon, he sighed contentedly, "Wow, bro, I think I could eat my way to a fatso at your house."

"The manor is big enough that walking around will wear you out."

The older brother continued eating, his tone unusually calm.

Then Lu Jianan watched helplessly as his older brother ate all the seafood towers, salads, roast goose, lamb chops, bread, desserts, and fruits.

That huge roast goose alone must weigh over ten kilograms...

The older brother downed the last sip of juice and wiped his mouth.

Lu Jianan stared dumbfounded at his older brother's slender, narrow, and perfectly toned waist and abdomen.

Where did all that food go?!

"What are you looking at? My true form is 16 meters tall." Bishenmantis stood up gracefully.

"16——"

"I'll show you another day," the older brother said, turning his head seemingly casually, but secretly pleased with himself.

Their mantises are very large, among the largest in the Zerg race. If you don't count their wings, their bodies are even larger than a blue mantis.

What? Male insects are afraid to see the female insect's shape?

It's all because they're used to it.

Lu Jianan, don't be afraid, give me a good look!

"Would you like me to give you a quick tour of the main building, so you don't get lost in my house?"

"Yes, I want to!" Lu Jianan immediately perked up. "I want to see everything, will you show me around, big brother?"

"Fleming—"

"Ah, young master." The butler, accompanied by a waiter clearing the table, bowed slightly. "As you can see, I'm currently busy and cannot leave. Could you please show Mr. Lu around for me?"

Bi Shen looked at him.

The old butler smiled at him.

"...Alright then."

Bi Shen stood up and led Lu Jianan upstairs.

The old housekeeper watched them go upstairs, a hint of barely perceptible satisfaction on his face.

Great! The little mantis butler grandpa is here!

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Bi Shen strolled along the street with Lu Jianan at a leisurely pace.

I walked through the main living area and functional areas and gave him a brief introduction.

The first floor has a reception room, study, small meeting room, game room, and gym. The second floor mainly consists of bedrooms and several walk-in closets for Bi Shen, as well as a few functional rooms and an observatory. The master bedroom is next to Lu Jianan's guest bedroom.

The butlers and waiters do not live here; they have their own accommodations in the adjacent building.

There is a spiral staircase on the second floor leading to the rooftop terrace, which also has a rooftop swimming pool.

They walked up the wide, spiral staircase.

The staircase was covered with a thick, deep red carpet, and the handrail was made of smooth, dark hardwood that felt warm to the touch.

Everything you see speaks of the rich heritage of this ancient family.

Each space was extremely large, but the silence was all the more pronounced at that moment.

The spacious villa was extremely quiet; apart from the footsteps of him and his elder brother, almost no other sounds could be heard.

Reaching the landing at the corner of the stairs, there is a relatively spacious small space that has been turned into a small rest area, furnished with two comfortable-looking armchairs and a small round table.

As Lu Jianan turned the corner of the stairs, preparing to continue upstairs, a very impactful scene suddenly appeared before her eyes.

Behind the spiral staircase, there hangs a huge portrait.

It is very, very big, about five meters by ten meters.

The picture frame is a heavy, gilded, carved bronze frame that almost covers the entire wall.

On the canvas, under the soft light, two people are depicted with lifelike detail.

An elegant young man sat upright in a classic armchair, a simple yet dazzling war medal brooch pinned to his collar. His face was beautiful and serene, with a gentle smile playing on his lips.

A tall, upright man in a dark military uniform and cap stood to the side and behind his chair, one hand resting lightly on the back of the chair, his posture conveying a sense of protection. His face had distinct features, his eyes were sharp as an eagle, and the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned, unable to conceal the arrogance of someone in a high position.

The entire scene is solemn and harmonious, with rich and luxurious colors, and the temperament and relationships of the figures in the painting are vividly displayed.

Lu Jianan subconsciously turned to look at his older brother.

His older brother stood beside him, quietly gazing up at the two figures in the painting.

The light from the wall lamp outlined the contours of his profile, and his expression was much calmer than when he was being introduced to the manor earlier.

"Big brother?"

Bishen then introduced them to him: "These are my male and female fathers."

Lu Jianan let out a soft "ah," her gaze sweeping over the face in the painting before subtly comparing it to her older brother's profile.

The guy in the military uniform has the exact same features as Brother Shen, but the one sitting down doesn't seem to have inherited any of those features at all...

Lu Jianan wanted to ask, but then felt it wasn't appropriate, so she swallowed her words.

Even without looking, Bi Shen knew he wanted to ask, his gaze still fixed on the painting. He told him, "My female father was the former commander of the Ninth Army, and my male father was a carefree young master." He paused, then added, "My male father wasn't very capable, but he had a very good temper."

"It is said that my female father is a workaholic and has no desire to get married, but during a meeting, my male father fell in love with my female father at first sight and then pursued him."

The housekeeper told him that later.

The story of the young male of the dead leaf butterfly family pursuing the chief of the praying mantis was quite a sensation on the imperial planet.

Who is that? The head of the Mantis Clan, the commander-in-chief of the Blade Fleet, the peerless king of Lyrnia, he has no kindness towards any male insect, and there are even rumors among the Mantis Clan that they will eat their mates when they have a mental rage, what audacity.

They later got married.

"They had me the year after they got married, and then... my father was in poor health, he was born with congenital deficiencies, and he passed away before I could remember anything."

If the male insect dies, the female insect has a very low chance of survival, especially if there is an emotional bond between the male and female parents.

After his male father fell ill, his self-proclaimed workaholic female father realized he was an idiot.

He's an idiot. He loves him too much. What kind of person is the Mantis Clan Chief? Why would he marry him if he didn't love him?

The death of a mate is heartbreaking for insects, and even the mighty praying mantis is not immune.

"From the day my male father passed away, the pain of heartbreak tormented him constantly. My female father struggled to hold on for three more years for my sake, but when I was three years old, he sensed that he couldn't hold on any longer, so he entrusted me to the first female insect and passed away not long after. It's been a long time, more than twenty years."