Chapter 15

Not long after, Qin Zhe and Qin Hong returned, and Qin Fei several times thought about mentioning it, but felt that saying something deliberately would be too obvious. The words were on the tip of his tongue, but he swallowed them each time. In the end, he thought it might be better to let them discover it on their own, after all, it was probably something that couldn’t be hidden for long.

Qin Lang and Lin Zishu hadn’t shared the matter with their other sons. They were quite at ease with it. They assumed the news had already spread, and everyone must know by now. Still, it seemed that their sons appeared calm on the outside, and inwardly they were satisfied, feeling that their nurturing had improved. What they didn’t know was that the three of them hadn’t used the internet or listened to the public chatter while they were out, so they had no idea what had happened. It wasn’t until after lunch, when they returned to their rooms and opened their light brains, that they were bombarded with the latest news.

“The newly born level 9 potential male zerg registers with his female zerg this morning! The male zerg has chosen the one-male-one-female system!!!”

“The one-male-one-female system: when did this become a hot topic?”

“On the choice of the young level 9 potential male zerg!”

… These threads on the forum were overwhelming. As soon as Qin Zhe and Bai Huai entered the page, they were drowned in these posts. Curious, they clicked on the top post and were stunned to find that the protagonist was none other than their little brother!!! They froze immediately, looking at their own male father. Naturally, they both hoped that their male father would follow the traditional system, but it was rare now. Among a hundred male zergs, there might not even be one or two who adhered to such customs.

If this really happened to them, it would certainly be the greatest stroke of luck in the world for them! Qin Zhe and Bai Huai had a very deep bond, having shared hardships on the battlefield, and their understanding was impeccable. However, Bai Huai also had a female concubine, one who was a nurse in the military, and the other worked in the military department handling documents and logistics.

As he watched their affectionate interactions, Qin Zhe felt a twinge of bitterness in his heart, though he could only tell himself that it was natural and should be expected. With age, his “brothers” would likely increase, and there was nothing he could do to stop it. Now, seeing his little brother like this, all he could do was offer his blessings, hoping that their relationship would last forever.

Bai Huai, on the other hand, had become a little curious about this “little brother.” He wondered how long Qin Fei could stick with his decision. As a level 9 male zerg with such excellent potential, how could he not have high-level, handsome female servants flocking to him? Yet, he had chosen the one-male-one-female system so early. Bai Huai mused that perhaps he would regret it sooner or later.

In another room, Qin Hong naturally began to feel some longing. Even though he didn’t have a particular object of affection yet, that didn’t stop him from fantasizing about a future partner. If his future male master was willing to choose him as the only female zerg, he would be willing to give everything for that!

Back in his bedroom, Qin Fei felt a bit awkward. He hadn’t expected that just registering with Xi Yuan would make the headlines, and not just one news article—pretty much all of them. So, he had already become such a highly regarded figure? Just because he was a level 9 male zerg? He felt a sense of pride inside, as it reflected his own excellence, but on the other hand, he felt somewhat out of place. After all, he wasn’t the real Qin Fei—he was an “outsider.” Facing this situation, he felt a little helpless. However, he knew he also had to put Xi Yuan at ease.

He verified his account online with his real name and then took a picture of his and Xi Yuan’s small booklets together and uploaded it. The text was simple—just three words: ‘Registered~’ followed by a happy emoji. After that, he quickly watched his account as notifications popped up, showing that various people had started following him. The number of comments kept increasing. Qin Fei glanced over them, noticing some congratulatory messages, a few doubts, some self-recommendations for being his “pillow,” and a few leaving contact information… Qin Fei didn’t bother to click on any of them, he just quickly skimmed through and then logged out.

After seeing off Qin Zhe and Bai Huai, Qin Lang told Qin Fei and Xi Yuan that there had been a change in plans. He had received many unexpected letters, and they would need to return to the Earth-like planet together. Qin Fei and Xi Yuan would need to go back ahead of time to prepare the guest list and send invitations to important guests.

He realized that he had underestimated the charm of a level 9 male zerg. But this underestimation was something to be happy about—after all, the more outstanding his child was, the happier he would be.

Then, after the ceremony, Qin Lang asked them if they wanted to go on a honeymoon.

Qin Fei had looked into the matter before. Male zergs who were in good relationships with their female zergs usually looked forward to spending some time together in a world of their own. If the relationship was bad, the honeymoon would be canceled. He decided that they should go—after all, it was the proper thing to do. Qin Lang wasn’t surprised either. Since his offspring had already decided to spend their life with just one female zerg, it was clear that the relationship was strong, so a honeymoon was only natural.

“Then don’t go to school this semester. There are only two or three months left until it ends. You can go back next semester. Don’t worry, your mentor will give you special lessons and make sure you don’t miss anything.”

“Will the mentor really give me private lessons?” Qin Fei asked, surprised.

Qin Lang gave him a rare look of surprise and said, “If you want, you can choose to be in a class with just one zerg. Every mentor can give you one-on-one lessons. If you feel too lonely with just one zerg, you can continue with your classmates. It’s up to you.”

“A level 9 potential male zerg gets special benefits. It’s said that in the past, the school would create an elite class specifically for the level 9 males, and they would select the most outstanding mentors to teach them. But as the number of level 9 males became fewer, it was mostly one-on-one tutoring, and the days of forming a class for all the level 9 males are gone,” Lin Zishu spoke with a hint of regret.

One-on-one?

“Can I switch? What I mean is, if I feel there are too many zergs in the class, can I choose to have a one-on-one lesson instead?”

Qin Fei was a bit worried about the attention that the level 9 males would attract in the future. If it became too disruptive, he figured that opting for one-on-one lessons might be a good choice.

“This isn’t a problem. You can take a look at the rules the Male Zerg Protection Association sent you. You haven’t carefully reviewed them yet, have you? They clearly list all the rights you are entitled to,” Qin Lang looked at Xi Yuan. “Xi Yuan, as his female zerg, you should also study them carefully.”

“Yes! Xi Yuan will take note of everything,” Xi Yuan said, straightening his already erect back.

“So when are we going back to the Earth-like planet?” Qin Fei asked.

“After breakfast tomorrow. I have a lot of things to arrange once we return. You two should look over what needs to be packed and get ready,” Qin Lang replied.

“Xi Yuan, remember to contact Qin Fei’s mentors at school and explain the situation,” Lin Zishu added.

“Yes! Don’t worry!” Xi Yuan responded.