“Hello, may I ask if I can book the entire venue the day after tomorrow? From ten in the morning until eight in the evening. Yes, coffee can be ordered separately, and the price is negotiable.”

On Friday, the Chóng Hūn APP finally sent over the matchmaking list for blind dates. It was unclear whether it was because Kān Nà’s conditions were too good or if the Xióng Bǎo Association was trying to boost their performance as the year-end approached, but the candidate list sent to Kān Nà had nearly a hundred female bugs, each one more stunning than the last, with chiseled chests and defined abs.

“I’ve booked it! The Left Bank Café is reserved for the whole day,” Lǎo Lā said, flipping her palm up. “A deposit of 500 star coins, please reimburse me, boss.”

Kān Nà was gently cradling three half-grown kittens, grooming them one by one. “Booking the whole venue seems a bit excessive, doesn’t it? I think just reserving a private room would be enough.”

Lǎo Lā looked at Kān Nà as if he were an idiot. “A private room? You don’t plan to meet them one by one, do you?”

Kān Nà was a bit confused. “What else would I do?”

Although he hadn’t been on a blind date in the insect world, he had gone on a few in Blue Star. A blind date was just two people sitting down, having coffee, chatting, and picking each other apart. What could be so new about it?

“No, with a hundred female bugs, if you talk to them one by one, when will you finish?” Lǎo Lā raised her fox-like eyes and beckoned Kān Nà with her finger. “Do you know what’s most important for us male bugs when it comes to blind dates?”

Kān Nà paused, rubbing his colorful, soft paw pads. “Gentleness? Sincerity?”

The calico cat tilted its head, not understanding what the two-legged creature meant, but still meowed in agreement.

“Wrong!” Lǎo Lā rolled her eyes. “It’s time! With so many female bugs, you need to learn how to pick out the ones you’re most interested in in the shortest time possible. Meeting them one by one is a waste of time. Trust me, meet five at once, and quickly see all the matched female bugs in one day, then narrow it down to about ten for deeper development.”

Kān Nà was taken aback by Lǎo Lā’s theory. “You really know your stuff!”

“Of course.” Lǎo Lā reached out and playfully tugged at Kān Nà’s chin. “The female bugs my brother has dated can’t even fit in a whole Left Bank Café.”

“Then may I ask, my dear Lǎo Lā, why haven’t you married a female bug yet?”

Lǎo Lā’s expression froze for a moment, then she huffed, “Getting married means taking responsibility. I don’t want to hang myself on one tree. It’s great like this; not only can I get single subsidies, but I can also sleep with all kinds of female bugs. I don’t want to be too picky. Male bugs who fall for female bugs are all fools, big fools!”

Listening to his friend’s carefree tone and glancing at his slightly reddened eyes, Kān Nà sighed softly.

Actually, Lǎo Lā’s personality wasn’t always like this. He had once had a beautiful first love, but that female bug hurt him badly, and he changed into the way he is now.

But Kān Nà didn’t know the specifics because when he met Lǎo Lā, he was already this little scoundrel, and Lǎo Lā was very sensitive about discussing that past.

Kān Nà casually scooted closer to Lǎo Lā and gently placed the kitten that was kneading on his lap into Lǎo Lā’s arms. “Right, we won’t get emotionally involved. We’ll pass through a sea of flowers without touching a single petal, right, little Huā Huā?”

Huā Huā, who was in the middle of a joyful kneading session, suddenly found itself in the arms of another two-legged creature, paused for a moment, licked its pink paws, and meowed sweetly at Lǎo Lā.

Exactly!

*

On Sunday at 9:50 AM, Kān Nà sat at the Left Bank Café with a stack of information about the female bugs for the blind date.

He tried to read through each guest’s information carefully before arriving, but when he opened the documents, he found that each female bug had submitted at least fifty pages of introductions, complete with fitness photos, bank statements, and even property deeds. It left Kān Nà feeling dizzy and overwhelmed.

So, he decided to follow Lǎo Lā’s advice: meet them first and filter them out, then get to know them in detail.

At exactly ten o’clock, the first batch of female bugs arrived at the café on time.

“Good day, sir.”

Five stunning female bugs in sharp suits bowed to Kān Nà, and as they did, their slim waists were subtly visible.

“Hello, it’s a pleasure to meet you all.” Kān Nà politely stood up, smiling at the five female bugs. “Please, have a seat. What would you like to drink? It’s on me.”

As soon as Kān Nà smiled, the female bugs, who had never been this close to a male bug, turned into lovesick fools, all eager to speak at once.

“No, no, I’ll pay!”

“Right, how can we let you pay?”

“I used to learn how to make coffee. What do you like to drink? Let me make you a cup!”

“I can make coffee too! Let me do it!”

Watching the female bugs about to start a brawl, Kān Nà quickly intervened. “No need to rush with the coffee. Why don’t we start with self-introductions?”

He glanced at the order on the list. “Let’s go by the numbers, starting with number one?”

The first female bug immediately adjusted her black suit, striding over to Kān Nà with her long legs, obediently kneeling down beside him. Her light brown hair fell over her shoulders, and the top two buttons of her shirt were mysteriously undone, revealing a hint of her full honey-colored chest.

“Sir,” the female bug said in a deep, magnetic voice, carefully placing her hand on Kān Nà’s leg. “I am an A+ level female bug, working as an investment manager in an investment bank, with an annual salary of one million star coins. My work hours are flexible, and I have a fitness routine to ensure I can meet the various needs of the male master. I only seek a position as a female attendant.”

Kān Nà had never encountered such a situation before. Just as he was about to help the female bug sit down, he noticed the one at his feet biting her lip, obediently lowering her eyes, and before she could speak, her face turned red. “Actually, I never thought about being a female slave, but if it’s for you, I could be a female slave.”

The other four female bugs were left dumbfounded.

Wait, even an A+ level female bug is willing to be a female slave?

Is it really that competitive?

Can’t they leave a path for ordinary bugs?

*

Meanwhile, at the Ant Clan Star Hotel, Jiā Lè Tè was pacing anxiously.

“Weren’t we supposed to have a blind date today? Why haven’t we received the address yet?”

Lài Ēn quickly tried to calm his anxious superior. “The Xióng Bǎo Association sends addresses in batches to prevent the information of male bugs from leaking. You are in the third batch, so you probably won’t receive the message until around 10:30.”

Jiā Lè Tè clenched his fists in anxiety. “Do you think the male master will fall for another female bug?”

Lài Ēn rolled his eyes.

That’s hard to say. After all, his superior had no interests, was extremely busy with work, and the only thing he had going for him was his wealth. But there were plenty of wealthy female bugs, and besides, in his opinion, Kān Nà didn’t seem that money-driven.

While Lài Ēn was lost in thought, Jiā Lè Tè’s voice exploded in his ear. “What do you mean? The male master can’t really fall for another female bug! No way, no way, the male master can’t like other female bugs.”

Lài Ēn wanted to tell his superior that Kān Nà had already divorced him and was free to like any female bug he wanted. But seeing Jiā Lè Tè’s trembling body and the fear in his eyes, he couldn’t bear to add fuel to the fire.

A young female bug cautiously patted Jiā Lè Tè’s back, soothing him with a guilty conscience. “It won’t happen. When you see Kān Nà, just apologize to him. I’m sure Kān Nà will forgive you.”

“Really?”

Lài Ēn gritted his teeth and forced a sincere smile. “…Really.”

To avoid his superior dwelling on this topic, Lài Ēn quickly changed the subject before Jiā Lè Tè could respond. “Marshal, Hòu Ān fell off a cliff and is still being searched for. The video has been handed over to the Crown Prince. According to the Crown Prince and the council, since this matter concerns the royal family and involves the Lizard Clan, it’s better not to make it public. Just say Hòu Ān died of illness, and the royal family will issue an announcement on Monday morning.”

“Okay, just listen to the Crown Prince on these matters.”

With Hòu Ān’s identity revealed, the Crown Prince could ascend the throne smoothly, and there wouldn’t be any major turmoil in the insect world. Jiā Lè Tè felt a weight lift off his shoulders, and his mind was now filled with how to win the male master back.

Suddenly, a subordinate who had successfully matched rushed in, flustered. “Marshal, the message has been sent! The detailed address is at the Left Bank Café.”

“Let’s go!”

*

Meanwhile, the blind date at the Left Bank Café continued.

Perhaps because the first female bug with a million-star salary was a bit too competitive, the next four female bugs all showcased their unique talents, trying to win Kān Nà over in various ways.

The second one was a software engineer. Although her figure wasn’t as impressive as the first, she made up for it with her gentle and considerate nature, performing a coffee art demonstration right there.

The third female bug, who had danced since elementary school, pulled out a dance outfit from her storage capsule and started dancing for Kān Nà. At the end of her dance, she suddenly turned slightly, revealing a pair of transparent wings. The silver patterns on the wings sparkled in the sunlight, making her look like an angel.

Sitting on the sofa and watching the dance, Kān Nà was almost left speechless by the third female bug. In ancient times, female bugs attracted male bugs with their wings to court. Although this tradition had slowly faded, wings remained a very private part of female bugs.

The third female bug, with her flexible waist, walked over to Kān Nà, kneeling down obediently, and gently moved her wings. “Sir, if you wish, I can dance for you every day.”

Kān Nà felt a surge of excitement and bit his lip.

Indeed, being a model male bug is far more appealing than being a scoundrel!

He finally understood Lǎo Lā’s joy!

Kān Nà lowered his gaze, just as he was about to help the third female bug up, the café door was suddenly kicked open with a bang.

The ant clan waiter at the door looked confused. “Hello, sir. Our café has been booked for the day. Please…”

However, before he could finish, Lài Ēn and Ān Dè Lǔ stepped forward and subdued him with a quick move. Jiā Lè Tè stormed in, radiating anger, and immediately spotted the five female bugs surrounding his male master, one of whom had even revealed her wings.

And the male master’s hand was reaching toward that shameless female bug’s wings!

No way, the male master can only be his!

Jiā Lè Tè’s head buzzed, and he rushed over in a few steps. “Male master!”

Kān Nà looked at the familiar face, his head buzzing as if all the blood in his body had frozen, like a person drowning who had finally struggled to the shore, only to be kicked back into the icy water.

He didn’t understand why, even after he had run to the Ant Clan Star, Jiā Lè Tè still wouldn’t leave him alone.

He also didn’t understand why, even though he had divorced Jiā Lè Tè and allowed him to marry into the royal family, he still had to come and cause him trouble!

Was it because of that post he had made online?

As Jiā Lè Tè’s partner, although he didn’t use the star network much, he still had a small following of nearly a million. That post had garnered over ten thousand comments within an hour and had even trended on the star network, but it was quickly suppressed by the military, so it didn’t create a significant public uproar.

Kān Nà took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.

This wasn’t Insect Star; it was Ant Clan Star. No matter how powerful Jiā Lè Tè was, he couldn’t do anything to him here.

Kān Nà’s emotions were too intense, and in a moment of distraction, his hand accidentally brushed against the third female bug’s wings.

Before he could even register it, Jiā Lè Tè had already rushed over, his eyes bloodshot, and without saying a word, he raised his fist to punch the third female bug in the face.

“What are you doing?!”

Kān Nà suddenly stood up, blocking the third female bug with his body, and shouted, “Jiā Lè Tè, take your anger out on me! If you dare to lay a hand on her, I will call the police right now! This isn’t Insect Star; even if you’re a marshal, you can’t do whatever you want!”

Jiā Lè Tè’s fist came to an abrupt halt, and he looked at Kān Nà in disbelief.

He couldn’t believe that his male master would stand in front of another female bug, nor could he believe that his male master would speak to him in such a tone.

No, the male master must be doing this to provoke him. How could the male master yell at him because of another female bug?

Jiā Lè Tè raised his head, trying to find some evidence of acting in Kān Nà’s eyes, but all he saw in those beautiful, usually warm black eyes was indifference and disgust.

It was then that Jiā Lè Tè realized that his male master really didn’t like him anymore.

No, it wasn’t just dislike; he hated him!

His head felt like it had been hit hard by a sonic cannon, buzzing in his ears, nearly losing his hearing. His nose felt sour, and tears unconsciously streamed down from his golden eyes.

The strong military female bug dropped to her knees with a thud, bowing her head, her voice trembling. “Male master, Jiā Lè Tè… Jiā Lè Tè was wrong.”