Chapter 14

Holding the two small booklets that were incredibly hot to the touch, Xi Yuan’s emotions were truly complex. So, did the male master really choose the one male, one female system? Was he really going to be the only female partner? Was this really not a dream? If it were true, not to mention that he could easily raise the money by selling some fixed assets—even if he had to bankrupt himself, he wouldn’t hesitate! Was the male master serious? He couldn’t help but ask himself this question in his mind.

Xi Yuan, who usually took everything in stride, was rarely this anxious or uncertain.

On the other side, Qin Fei was in a great mood. Walking alongside his female zerg, he finally didn’t feel like he was a head shorter! How wonderful! Qin Fei knew that in the zerg world, females were generally much taller than males, and it wasn’t something anyone would find strange. However, being a human at heart, Qin Fei couldn’t quite accept it. He was an ordinary person, and ordinary people had their pride! It would have hurt his self-esteem if his partner were taller than him…

Now, everything was fine. Qin Fei, with a smile on his face, glanced at Xi Yuan again. He didn’t know the exact measurements, but at least to the naked eye, they seemed about the same height. This was perfect.

However… choosing the one male, one female system had truly been his own decision, without consulting anyone. He didn’t know if the male and female fathers would oppose it, but even if they did, he would stand firm. Because of his family background, he really hoped to have his own family. His definition of family was the same as his fathers: to be together for life, never parting, and one partner was enough. More than that would make the bond impure.

So far, he hadn’t felt the love he had once experienced and lost for Xi Yuan. On the one hand, Xi Yuan, like him, was a man, and Qin Fei had always been very straightforward, on the other hand, he was a bit hesitant and weary when it came to love. After all, his five-year relationship with his girlfriend had been betrayed, and it made him question whether he could really believe in love anymore.

He could accept Xi Yuan as his “fiancée” without any complaints, partly because it was a marriage arrangement that had been set when the real Qin Fei was still in the egg, and partly because he admired how female zergs in the zerg world remained loyal to their mates for life. As far as he knew, there were no cases of females cheating (while there were plenty of news about male zergs cheating). = =

He believed that with the sense of responsibility and loyalty of zerg females, as long as he didn’t do anything to betray Xi Yuan, Xi Yuan would never betray him. From the time they had spent together for more than a year, he felt confident in Xi Yuan’s character. Qin Fei believed that, even if there was no love between them, they could still develop a familial bond, supporting each other through life.

“Xi Yuan.” Qin Fei suddenly called out to him.

“Yes?” Xi Yuan, who had just taken the driver’s seat, set the car to autopilot for the trip home, then turned his head, looking at the male master with a puzzled expression.

“Don’t pay that money yourself.” Qin Fei suddenly thought of this issue and quickly spoke up. He felt that Xi Yuan might have already secretly planned to pay for it himself.

“Huh?!” Xi Yuan maintained his usual expression, but his heart skipped a beat. He had been considering selling some things he felt were unnecessary. Now, he could sense that the male master seemed to not want him to do that? He immediately played dumb, pretending not to understand what Qin Fei was saying.

“Didn’t they say the money was to be paid within a hundred years? With your salary as a major, you’re far from enough for that. Are you thinking of selling things? Don’t sell anything your male and female fathers left you. I’ll find a way.” Qin Fei had long since linked his card number to Xi Yuan’s, so he was fully aware of Xi Yuan’s finances.

“Then what are your plans, male master?” Xi Yuan asked.

This was not a small amount of money. The pocket money Qin Fei received from the Qin family would never reach this sum. Because of this, Xi Yuan really thought that the Qin family might not give Qin Fei the money.

“Just wait and see. I want to try something first.” Qin Fei smiled.

He wanted to make money, but his studies in pharmacology hadn’t even started yet. At most, he had just stepped over the threshold. Previously, he worked in design, but that field wasn’t useful now. However, as a man with strong life skills, he was quite capable in the kitchen. Compared to ordinary chefs, his presentation might fall short, but the taste was unquestionable. His ex-girlfriend often praised him for this! Perhaps his unique flavors could be a selling point. Furthermore, he had an extraordinary talent for cultivating magical plants. The magical plants he raised were thriving, and as their level increased, he could clearly sense their emotions—joy, anger, sadness—responding to their preferences with different treatments… Maybe he could focus more on this area…

These were things he hadn’t planned out in detail yet. He planned to think them through before talking to Xi Yuan.

Xi Yuan was supportive and said he would definitely help, though in his mind, he hadn’t abandoned the idea of selling some fixed assets. Because the male master said not to pay the money yet, he quietly began to think of other ways to make more money. His male master deserved the best!

The registration didn’t take long, and there was still a lot of time before lunch, so Qin Fei suggested they go for a walk. Upon hearing this, Xi Yuan’s mind started to race, recalling many famous spots. After mentally filtering through them, he picked a place he thought would be most suitable—Lover’s Hill.

As the name suggests, Lover’s Hill was a picturesque place, perfect for couples. Though it was called a hill, it actually encompassed a large park at the base of the mountain, filled with a wide variety of colorful flowers. Walking along, one could enjoy the beautiful blooms, gaze at the misty lake, and watch beautiful butterflies dance among the flowers… Also, in the flower beds, many couples could be seen, making it an ideal spot for lovers—Qin Fei thought to himself. Walking along the narrow path between the flowers with Xi Yuan, even without speaking, the atmosphere was peaceful and beautiful. As they walked, Qin Fei took the initiative to reach out and hold Xi Yuan’s hand, fingers entwined.

Xi Yuan had already felt pleased with his spontaneous choice, and as they walked, when he felt Qin Fei take his hand, it made him feel even sweeter inside. He tightly held the male master’s hand, his gaze fixed ahead, but his eyes quietly curved into a smile.

The two zergs walked hand in hand, foolishly making their way from one end to the other, spending the entire morning. Along the way, they encountered Qin Zhe and Bai Huai, who were closely entangled with each other. The four zergs all tacitly acted as if they hadn’t seen each other, each going their own way without exchanging a word. Only their eyes briefly met for a moment.

When they returned home, Qin Lang and Lin Zishu were sitting in the living room, drinking tea. Upon seeing them return, Lin Zishu smiled and asked, “Did everything go smoothly?”

“Yes, smoothly,” Qin Fei replied with a smile, then took the initiative to hand over the small book.

Lin Zishu took it with some suspicion, opened it, and handed it to him to look at. Was there something wrong? After reading it, his eyebrows twitched slightly, and he subtly passed it to the nearby male master.

Qin Lang glanced at the female master. “What’s the matter?”

Lin Zishu responded with his eyes: “You take a look.”

After reading it, Qin Lang froze for a moment. He stared at the line of text for a long time before finally lifting his head to look at his own offspring, his expression serious. “Have you given this serious thought? Or was it an impulsive decision?”

“Male Father, I’ve given it serious thought. I’ve been considering it for a long time. Please trust my decision.”

“I want grandchildren! The rest, I don’t care about.” After a long pause, Qin Lang finally said this. Qin Fei and Xi Yuan both breathed a sigh of relief inwardly. It was great that the male father had no objections!

“Also…” he added, “If that’s the case, you’ll need to pay a sum of money to the empire. As for that amount, you’ll have to figure it out yourselves.”

“Yes!” Qin Fei and Xi Yuan replied in unison, then exchanged a glance. The difference was one was a bright, open smile, and the other a more reserved, subtle one.