Kāng nà slightly lowered his gaze, coldly watching the female bug kneeling at his feet.

Although the insect race had more females than males, and the status of male bugs was higher than that of females, this was only true for commoners. Someone like Jiā lè tè, a general in the military with a stronghold of power, could actually ignore these worldly demands. If he wanted, he could even keep a male pet at home.

However, Jiā lè tè had always adhered to the etiquette of the female lord and had never shown any disrespect to Kāng nà because of his military rank. In his previous life, seeing Jiā lè tè bow always made Kāng nà feel heartbroken, thinking about how to treat him a little better so that he wouldn’t be so respectful towards him.

And now…

Heh.

He was really putting on a good act.

“Male lord?” Jiā lè tè knelt on the ground for a while, not hearing Kāng nà’s voice, and stood up in confusion, carefully sizing up his male lord.

With soft black hair casually tied back, beneath the bangs were crescent-shaped brows and almond-shaped, glistening black eyes. Below that was a long, fair neck and a slender waist.

The beautiful male under the warm yellow light looked like a precious piece of art, stunning and noble, yet with a hint of fragility that easily stirred the protective instincts deep within the female bug.

Jiā lè tè glanced at him and immediately averted his gaze, fearing that if he looked a moment longer, he would truly be disrespectful.

Kāng nà watched the female bug who stood up on his own, sneering coldly in his heart.

He had only been pretending for less than a few seconds before he couldn’t keep it up anymore.

How did he manage to fool him so thoroughly in his previous life with such acting skills?

Kāng nà rolled his eyes at his past self, forcing a smile, and walked over as usual to help Jiā lè tè take off his military uniform.

“Thank you for your hard work, I’ll have the nanny bug serve the dishes.”

“Thank you, male lord.”

Kāng nà paused for a moment, a hint of distraction in his eyes.

He had never noticed before, but now that he was back, he realized that he and Jiā lè tè had been repeating this meaningless conversation every night for who knows how long.

It was like chewed sugarcane pulp, all the moisture and nutrients squeezed out, dry and messy, serving no purpose other than to choke him.

• Jiā lè tè helped Kāng nà pull out a chair, watching as the male lord sat down before he took his own seat.

Three dishes and a soup, steaming hot, with great color, aroma, and taste, but Kāng nà found it tasteless.

“Male lord, I’m very sorry, the lizard race has invaded the insect star’s border. Jiā lè tè needs to go to the border and will leave the day after tomorrow. I might not be able to accompany you to the seaside for vacation.”

Kāng nà’s hand, which was picking up food, paused.

In the seven years, Jiā lè tè had canceled on him countless times due to military work. Back then, he only thought that work was important and had never quarreled with Jiā lè tè over such matters.

Looking back now, he realized how naive he had been.

Jiā lè tè was not a workaholic; he simply didn’t like it.

“Got it.” Kāng nà lowered his head, chewing on the bamboo shoots in his bowl, and said lightly.

A hint of worry flashed in Jiā lè tè’s golden eyes as he cautiously looked at his male lord: “Are you angry? I’m sorry, I…”

“No, I’m not angry. Military matters are important.”

When he raised his head again, only a gentle smile remained in Kāng nà’s eyes. He picked up a meatball for Jiā lè tè: “Eat more.”

It would be best if you choked on it, so I wouldn’t have to bother!

“Thank you, male lord.” Jiā lè tè’s heart raced with excitement. Looking at the gentle and beautiful male, he said earnestly, “If this mission goes well, I should be able to be promoted to marshal.”

Ever since marrying the male lord, Jiā lè tè had vowed to give the best of everything to him.

A hint of annoyance flashed in Kāng nà’s eyes.

Could we not bring this up during dinner? He knew that the female bug would be promoted to marshal in two months and that he only had three months left!

Hurry, hurry, hurry!

No, he needed to make money, escape, and survive!

Kāng nà’s eyes turned, and he added a piece of bamboo shoot, casually saying, “I want to find a job.”

Although the tradition of the insect race was for the female bugs to earn money while the male bugs were beautiful, with the development of the times and the relative equality of male and female statuses, there were indeed male bugs who went out to work. Some might be unable to find wealthy female lords or female attendants, while others simply wanted to pass the time.

“Job?” Jiā lè tè’s expression stiffened, and he unconsciously sat up straighter. “Is it that you don’t have enough money?”

“Mainly, I’m quite bored at home.” Kāng nà lowered his head, trying for one last struggle.

“It’s Jiā lè tè’s oversight.” A hint of guilt flashed in the female bug’s eyes as he opened his smart brain and tapped a few times. “I bought the latest VR gaming console; it will arrive tomorrow. Do you need anything else?”

A gaming console, yet another gaming console!

When they had just married, Jiā lè tè loved to take him to the arcade. At that time, he thought it was fine to accompany the female bug who liked to play games, but since then, Jiā lè tè had been buying gaming consoles home every few days!

Did Jiā lè tè not know that he didn’t like playing games at all?

A fire of frustration burned in his heart, and Kāng nà lost his appetite. He put down his chopsticks and said gloomily, “I’m a bit tired; I’ll go back to my room to rest.”

• Kāng nà quickly washed up and lay on the two-meter-wide bed, his almond-shaped eyes staring at the intricate and gorgeous golden ceiling like a dead fish.

How on earth can I make money?

Since coming to the insect race, before meeting Jiā lè tè, he relied on the single male bug subsidy from the male protection association, and after meeting Jiā lè tè, he lived off Jiā lè tè’s salary. He had never thought about making money.

Seven years, he hadn’t worked for a full seven years; his last job was as a pet doctor on Blue Star!

Kāng nà clenched his fists in regret, wishing he could go back seven years and give his past self two slaps.

So foolish!

In any case, Jiā lè tè’s mission this time was a good opportunity for him. He needed to find a way to get out first.

Kāng nà turned over, closed his eyes, and in a half-dreamy state, the bedroom door was suddenly opened.

Kāng nà was jolted awake, only to see the female bug walking in barefoot, step by step. His golden hair was damp, and a droplet of water slid down his clear collarbone, gliding over his full honey-colored chest, pausing for a moment on the beautiful pink flower bud, then swiftly sliding down his smooth abdominal muscles, finally disappearing beneath the white bath towel.

Kāng nà’s throat tightened, and a complex emotion arose in his heart.

Only he knew how many crazy days and nights he had spent embracing this body.

And only he had seen how the majestic and cold war god general, like a mountain of snow, was peeled away from his icy shell by him, revealing the fragile flesh within, willingly submitting beneath him, using a deep voice that commanded authority to sweetly indulge him.

Kāng nà couldn’t help but feel a bit dazed.

Jiā lè tè walked to the bedside with his long legs, waiting as usual for the male lord to unwrap his bath towel.

After all, since their marriage, the male lord had always been more proactive in such matters, and he didn’t have as many tricks as the male lord.

However, after waiting for a while, he saw that the male lord didn’t seem to be moving.

Jiā lè tè raised his head in confusion, seeing that the male lord seemed to be lost in thought. He pursed his rosy lips, unsure of what to do next, and could only kneel at the foot of the male’s bed as written in the “Female Lord’s Code,” bowing his head respectfully as he crawled to the male’s side, unwrapping the white bath towel, and sincerely lowering his body, resting his forehead against the mattress.

“Male lord, please enjoy.”