The powerful leader was tough on the outside but soft on the inside; the aloof major general fell fo

The female insect was taken aback. "Why? You specifically asked us to buy this, and we haven't even seen you yourself yet..."

Gapini looked out and saw the Duke's Palace insignia on the aircraft.

These insects were all female insects from the Duke's mansion; they were simply purchased on Cen Li's orders.

Gene looked up at Gapuni, puzzled. "Why won't you accept it? Wasn't this bought by Uncle Cen Li?"

"Because...it's too expensive."

Gene blinked and nodded, seemingly understanding.

The female insect hadn't expected to be rejected and was momentarily at a loss for what to do. "Then..."

"I'll go and speak to Lord Cen Li."

Gaponi didn't know Cen Li's intentions, but if the items were cheap, he would accept them.

But these things are really quite valuable. Last time, the male insect bought Gene a toy that cost a lot of star coins. It would be unreasonable to accept such expensive things again this time.

Gaponi went to find the male insect, but was stopped by Cen Li's casual remark.

"It's just a room fee."

Seeing the male insect's indifferent expression, Gapuni knew that these things might not mean much to the male insect, but they still couldn't accept them.

"Sir, you helped us last time, how could we possibly charge you for lodging?"

"Besides, the gift you gave us is far too valuable; we cannot accept it."

Gaponi looked troubled.

These were edited by Cen Li. The main reason was that Ashel said it was his father's birthday today, and Cen Li thought he had to do something to express his gratitude.

"Take it. Ashel knows about this too."

What?

Does his brother Ashel know about this? How could he agree to this?!

Gapuni was surprised that Ashleigh knew about this, and that he hadn't stopped the male insect from buying so much stuff.

"Well, alright... Thank you, sir."

Cen Li had already said that Asher knew about this, so if Gapu Ni refused again, it would be as if he were slapping his own brother in the face.

So Gapini put aside his questions for the time being, intending to ask Ashir in person when he returned.

Ashel said yesterday that he would come back for lunch today, but today is his father's birthday, so it's an exception. Normally, Ashel wouldn't go to such lengths.

"This is……"

When Ashel returned, he was stunned to see the things scattered all over the living room floor.

Gene said cheerfully, "Uncle Cen Li bought this."

When Gapni saw Ashel pull the insect aside upon his return, he whispered, "Why did your master buy so much stuff? And why didn't you stop him?"

Ashel was stunned by Gapuni's words, "Bought by the lord?"

Gabriel looked at him suspiciously. "You don't know?"

Didn't the male insect say that Ashel also knew about this?

Ashel was taken aback again. "I don't know."

Why does his brother's tone imply that he should know the answer?

Gapuni slapped his head. "The male insect lied to me."

"Cen Li said that you were aware of his purchases of these things."

Ashel: "???"

Ashel: "I really don't know, the lord didn't tell me."

His gaze shifted to the pile of small hills, and he even spotted a mechanical insect as tall as his knees.

The ruler appears to have bought quite a lot of things.

Gapuni's expression was somewhat grave as he looked at the pile of things. "The male insect said it was for lodging fees."

Lodging fee?

Ash's voice was hoarse, "The lord certainly didn't mention it to me."

For a moment, Gapuni didn't understand why Cenli said Asher knew about it. Was it just to get them to accept these things?

Gaponi's expression changed several times before he finally said to Ashel, "We can't accept these things."

They weren't the kind of insects to take advantage of small things. If it were a lodging fee, the male insects' donations far exceeded their expenses for the past few days.

Moreover, without the help of the male insects, they would have had to pay 500,000 star coins in compensation.

Ash paused, "I'll go talk to the lord."

Gaponi nodded.

Ashel found the male ruler in the small courtyard at the back.

Gene, who was just in the living room, has now run over to the lord's side and started playing football.

The fourth living creature in the yard was the round, chubby baby munching on its lunch in the sun not far away.

Ash was startled.

Didn't he tell Gene to keep a distance from the male when feeding the panda?

How could they feed the round little thing right under the male master's nose?

Ashel glanced at the lord's expressionless face, composed himself, and walked over.

"A mighty ruler."

Cen Li put down what he was holding and looked up.

Ashel asked, "Did you buy everything in the living room?"

"Um."

Ash paused for a moment, "You don't need to do that. The lodging fee is too kind, and besides, my brother said..."

Upon hearing the mention of Gapuni, Cen Li suddenly realized that he hadn't informed Ashir beforehand, so Gapuni must have discovered that he had fooled him.

"It's not just about the lodging fee; isn't today also your father-in-law's birthday?"

Ashel breathed softly, "You mean...?"

"But,"

Cen Li looked at him and said, "Anyway, I won't take back what I've given away. If you don't like it, just throw it away."

Ash's back stiffened, and his expression quickly turned panicked. "My lord, I didn't mean that."

"It's not that I don't like it, it's just that it's too much of a burden for you. Please don't misunderstand."

Cen Li uttered some harsh words, but his expression remained unchanged throughout.

Ashel looked up carefully and realized that the lord was not angry at all. The moment he felt relieved, he understood what the lord meant.

It seems there's no way to refuse the things the powerful ruler bought.

When Gapuni heard Ashel's words, the look of shock on his face was hard to hide. "The male insect said it was a birthday present for the female father?"

Ashel nodded. "The lord said it's not just about lodging fees."

The lodging fee is likely just a pretext.

A very strange expression finally settled on Gapini's face. "It's truly unbelievable..."

The male insect, who had previously smashed things in their house, actually had the heart to give the female a birthday present today.

There's something strange about it that I can't quite put my finger on...

Since the male insect had said so, Gapuni told the female father and temporarily moved all the things that had been piled up in the living room upstairs.

The family ate lunch together, and Ashel stayed for a while before going to work at the military headquarters.

Asher didn't come back for dinner that night; the female soldier said she had an urgent mission and would be back later.

After taking a shower, Cen Li returned to his room.

A lump rose up inside the blanket.

Cen Li paused, then took a few steps forward.

"Ash..."

Cen Li's voice abruptly stopped.

A tuft of light golden hair peeked out from the headboard.

Ash's hair was pure gold, Cen Li knew very well; he had stroked that soft, fluffy gold hair in bed before, and it was definitely not like this.

"Your Excellency, Your Excellency."

The female insect, who had been burying herself in the blanket, waited a long time for the male insect to make its next move, and then poked her head out.

It's Ethan.

He looked extremely shy, and the blanket slipped down halfway, revealing his round, bare shoulders.

Cen Li's face darkened instantly.

The female insect might not be wearing anything at all.

In his and Ashel's bed...

As this thought crossed his mind, Cen Li's face turned cold, and he turned to leave without looking back.

They didn't even ask a single question like, "Why are you here?"

Ethan panicked, threw off the covers, and immediately chased after them.

Cen Li stopped abruptly as he saw the female insect at the door.

Ashel?

Ash's gaze was fixed on the scene inside the room, his face deathly pale.