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Chapter 51 一 Sacrificial Offering Bai and God Su.

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On an altar made of branches, strangely shaped stones had been wiped clean of dust and arranged in a circle. Inside, a “bed” was made from neatly laid furs.

Bai Ruogu was dressed in exquisite, luxurious clothing and escorted by the local natives to the altar. Someone began chanting a local prayer song, and the kneeling crowd raised their hands adorned with animal teeth and shook them.

The man who was talking to Bai Ruogu earlier was named Yang Liu. At this moment, he was being forced to kneel beside the altar by the native guards. A dark, calloused hand pressed down on his spine.

He grinned, enjoying the misfortune of his companion being bound by both hands and feet at the four corners of the altar, despite the natives’ angry shouts.

一Well, this guy is 99% likely to die, and even though I might not live much longer myself, it’s worth it to watch this ‘famous ceremony’.

Bai Ruogu sat on the “bed” and took a deep breath. He looked up at the “joyful yet ignorant crowd” below, his lips curling slightly in what seemed like a smile, though he lacked the energy.

Long periods without food had left his body very weak. He moved his neck a bit, squinting at the scene around him.

He might not have the strength, but that didn’t mean he couldn’t change his current predicament and turn the tables.

A look of pleasure appeared on Bai Ruogu’s face. He was not at all nervous but rather full of interest.

He had indeed chosen the right game. Such a challenging plot was quite entertaining.

To prevent Bai Ruogu from escaping, the natives had chained his limbs, allowing only limited movement.

The fabric of his clothing was similar to silk—smooth and soft, with exquisite patterns.

However, the exposed areas were truly exposed. The top didn’t even cover his navel, and his lower garment was similar to the natives’ leather skirts, reaching only to his knees.

A large piece of fabric draped from his shoulder, barely covering the exposed parts. This fabric was long and narrow, with about a meter left even after reaching his feet.

Bai Ruogu: …

He raised his hand to his forehead, causing the chains to jingle.

What kind of strange setting is this?

His peripheral vision caught sight of a lock hole on his wrist, and a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes.

He couldn’t help but smile. He had seen this kind of lock before. The tools for unlocking the lock were very common and easy to open.

The midday sun shone brightly, the sunlight pouring down. Torches were lit, crackling loudly.

On the altar, Bai Ruogu spotted a piece of wire in a corner.

However, with the limited range of the chains, he couldn’t reach it for the time being.

Suddenly, the sound of drums echoed, accompanied by the blowing of conch shells. The natives below howled.

Time was pressing, but Bai Ruogu remained calm. He searched for a dry branch, intending to retrieve the wire.

A roaring fire ignited, with branches burning and emitting black smoke.

Due to the high temperature, Bai Ruogu was drenched in sweat, his eyes fixed on the wire.

Almost there, just a little more.

He took deep breaths, the hunger in his stomach making him dizzy. The flames were about to reach his hand…

The crowd cheered even louder under the priests’ sacrificial dance, all of them looking excitedly towards the altar.

Although Yang Liu had always claimed to enjoy the excitement, as the flames ignited the entire scene in his view, he nervously clenched his fists, his palms drenched in sweat.

Bai Ruogu wasn’t afraid of pain. Although the situation was critical, it was, after all, just a game. He could completely turn the situation around even if it meant some injury.

The more urgent the situation, the more Bai Ruogu could experience the joy of the game.

Just as he was about to get the wire and feel a sense of accomplishment, a ball of white light with a radius of three meters suddenly descended from the clouds above.

The white light, with great momentum, covered the entire altar, blinding outsiders with its intensity.

Yang Liu was dumbfounded by this display, not understanding what was happening. The natives, however, screamed and cheered excitedly.

“Ow… Oola Oola… Aba Aba…”

The altar was covered by the divine light, and all that could be seen was a vast whiteness. Nothing inside could be seen or heard.

As for inside the altar——

Seeing the wire almost within reach, success just a step away, Bai Ruogu watched as the surrounding flames were instantly extinguished, even emitting a fresh fragrance.

The sense of accomplishment vanished, replaced by an effortless victory.

Bai Ruogu: …

The light descended from the sky. If there were no surprises, it should be the so-called “God” manifesting.

Bai Ruogu sighed in frustration, unsure of what to do about this “God.”

He was here to overcome challenges and had no interest in seeing any gods. Besides, if it could manifest, it meant it was interested in him.

This only made Bai Ruogu more distressed.

He had someone he liked and didn’t want to deal with this mess. What kind of lousy situation was this? If something happened, how would he explain it to his lover?

“Sigh…” Bai Ruogu let out a sigh. Since it had appeared, he had to face it.

Based on his intuition, “God” should be right behind him at this moment.

Bai Ruogu drooped his eyelids, turned around, and his clothes fluttered, the white fabric spreading out. He sat on the fur, propped up with one hand, the iron chain jingling. He lifted his head casually.

“God”, bathed in sacred light, stood still, his perfect face and imposing demeanor of an overlord. His tall stature blocked all the light, looking down at Bai Ruogu from above.

“God’s” eyes held an unquestionable majesty, yet also a naive confusion of someone inexperienced in love.

It was just that… this face was very familiar.

Bai Ruogu’s eyes suddenly turned serious. He sat up straight and looked at “God.”

“God,” inexperienced in love, faced his “sacrifice” for the first time, feeling inevitably uneasy and somewhat flustered.

He stood high above, unsure of how to proceed. This was his “sacrifice,” who should be at his disposal.

What should he do?

Logically, he longed for the other’s body, but he was more afraid of lowering the other’s favor. What if Bai Ruogu hated him and was unwilling to be with him?

He struggled and hesitated. In the end, under the sacred light, he took off his white robe and gently handed it to Bai Ruogu.

“You…” His voice was clear, his eyes lowered as if deliberately avoiding Bai Ruogu’s gaze.

His voice was very low. “It’s cold. Your clothes are too revealing. Wear mine first.”

Bai Ruogu: …

He clutched his chest, feeling as if something was stuck in his throat, unable to catch his breath.

He raised his hand, and the chain stretched taut. Nevertheless, he extended his hand, grabbed “God’s” robe, and pulled hard.

“God” was immovable, but he, following Bai Ruogu’s strength, fell forward.

“God” was pulled into Bai Ruogu’s arms, and Bai Ruogu gently touched his face as his eyelashes fluttered.

In a soft tone, he said, “You are a god. Today is the day of sacrifice to you. You should do as you please and follow your heart.”

His attitude had changed so much it was as if the person who had been annoyed earlier was someone else.

“God” remained silent for a while. Seeing this, Bai Ruogu hugged him.

Su Mou was tall, with a much larger frame than Bai Ruogu. Bai Ruogu couldn’t completely embrace him. He tilted his head, as if ignoring the scene, trying to kiss “God.”

“God’s” face showed a struggle. As their distance closed, “God” seemed to abandon his resistance and finally closed his eyes.

The slender figure was pressed under the strong body, the chain suddenly pulled tight with a clanging sound.

Rustling sounds came as the luxurious clothing unfolded, the garments being methodically discarded to the side, lying quietly in the corner.

The young man’s breathing grew heavier. “God,” unlike a human, remained silent.

When “God’s” slender fingers were about to touch the youth’s delicate skin, a shiver brought “God” back to clarity.

The sacred robe was draped over him again, his eyes turning calm.

“I won’t defile you as everyone expects.”

Bai Ruogu was speechless…

I already took off my pants, and you tell me this?

Bai Ruogu, though disappointed and helpless, thought of it differently.

Su Mou still had no awareness, it’s not really worth it to give instructions like this the first time.

He sighed repeatedly and waved his hand at “God,” signaling him to do whatever he wanted.

“God,” aware that what he had done wasn’t honorable, looked at Bai Ruogu a few more times with reluctance, but still lowered his eyes, preparing to leave.

From the first moment he saw Bai Ruogu, he liked this human. Although Bai Ruogu seemed unwilling to leave with him now, as the world’s ruler, he would always observe Bai Ruogu’s every move and help him solve all problems.

Bai Ruogu fiddled with the wire from before and quickly unlocked the lock on his wrist. Thinking about his purpose for coming to this world, Bai Ruogu did not forget to instruct Su Mou, who was about to leave.

“Don’t give me any help. I want to experience this world on my own.”

“God”: …

He clenched his hands, feeling that Bai Ruogu had given him an impossible task.

Bai Ruogu quietly put his clothes back on. After the white light outside faded, he walked down from the altar alone.

He had received “God’s favor” and was treated with respect by the natives.

Since then, in this village, Bai Ruogu’s movements were restricted, while everything else was served to him according to the highest standards.

Yang Liu, as Bai Ruogu’s companion, was similarly privileged, though the tribe required him to serve Bai Ruogu at all times.

Inside the temple.

Yang Liu looked at Bai Ruogu with a skeptical gaze, scanning him from head to toe, especially stunned to find Bai Ruogu unscathed.

“Wow!” he muttered in disbelief, staring at his own palm.

“Incredible!” He probably was the best player in the hell zone of all game servers!

He clicked his tongue a few times, turned to look at Bai Ruogu, who was drinking “Holy Dew” from a teacup with an indifferent face, swallowed and tentatively asked.

“Brother? What’s going on with you? You didn’t really sleep with that god, did you?!”

As he spoke, he didn’t forget to glance at Bai Ruogu’s collarbone, and scratched his head in puzzlement after discovering nothing there.

Bai Ruogu: … It would be better if we really slept.

He looked at the cold water in front of him, and then felt his hungry stomach again. He turned his head and asked Yang Liu, “Don’t they give us food?”

As soon as he said this, Yang Liu clicked his tongue.

He glanced at Bai Ruogu, “Do you think those people starved to death like that? Wouldn’t they have stolen food?”

As he spoke, Yang Liu cursed under his breath.

“These people here must have received some sort of blessing, they simply don’t eat.”

Bai Ruogu was puzzled, “So they won’t prepare food for me either?”

Yang Liu looked at him meaningfully, “Didn’t you get something from the gods? With that, your physique has changed, do you still need to eat anything?”

Bai Ruogu: …

Forget it.

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Chapter 50 一 After vacation, Bai Ruogu started playing games.

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Of course, the fans were not blind either. Among the massive number of followers, some had a thorough understanding of Bai Ruogu’s appearance.

Those people were surprised and doubtful as they tremblingly typed a line of words.

[Oh my! Is it just my illusion? Why does this hand look a bit like Brother Bai’s?]

[Oh my god, don’t scare me.] The fans were terrified. Somehow, the more they looked at it, the more the hand resembled their Brother Bai.

Fans: …

Damn! They didn’t believe it! Humans are naturally inclined to find excuses for certain things. They wished they could take a magnifying glass and analyze the screen, and finally, after nitpicking and some psychological comfort, they spoke up earnestly using statistics.

[This isn’t Brother’s hand. With so many people in the interstellar, who knows how many people look similar, let alone their hands?]

[Exactly, exactly, Gu Du just got lucky and found a man whose hand happens to resemble Brother’s.]

Thinking this way, everyone felt much more at ease.

So what if the hand looked similar? If they were really capable, let them make Brother their man! Hmph, it was impossible even to think about it, it was less realistic than the sun rising from the west.

In a few days, it would be the anniversary of the founding of the Interstellar Federation. The empire decreed that except for certain professions, everyone else would get half a month off.

Coincidentally, filming was not included in those “certain professions.” Therefore, after Bai Ruogu finished filming the last scene today, he could enjoy a short vacation!

On set.

Wei Huan spent his days flattering Wei Yang, despite being seen as the emperor’s most beloved son and having no need to be so humble.

However, Wei Huan ignored others’ advice and followed Wei Yang around like a little tail. No matter how Wei Yang tried to drive him away, Wei Huan still looked up at him with innocent eyes and smiled.

Over time, the way Wei Yang looked at Wei Huan changed slightly.

Though the cold palace walls stood everywhere in the imperial palace, the gradually growing brotherly affection brought a touch of warmth to the deep palace.

The filming finally finished! The director was kind today and wrapped up by four in the afternoon.

Bai Ruogu walked out of the set, stretched under the blue sky and white clouds, and looked very pleased.

Since arriving in this world, he had been busy every day and rarely had such a long break.

Now the company’s business was also paused, the employees and artists were on vacation at home, leaving only a small group monitoring the data at the company to prevent any incidents.

This was the first time Bai Ruogu and Su Mou had such a long private time together. Neither the man nor the AI would miss this opportunity.

Coincidentally, a new game was released by the Empire in these two days, allowing players to operate in real-time while lying in a game pod.

Bai Ruogu hadn’t played games much before, but now that he had been reborn, he had to experience it.

The vacation was neither too long nor too short. Bai Ruogu made a plan for the time: he decided to spend the first week playing games and the second week going on a space tour with Su Mou.

After making up his mind, Bai Ruogu bought a high-quality game pod on the StarNet as soon as he got home, following the operation instructions.

The blue ball blinked its eyes around the game pod, its head swaying rhythmically.

According to the information, the game was specially made by the Empire and open to all citizens. Its background was a magical world built by replacing elements within the interstellar framework.

Meanwhile, secret intelligence indicated that the Interstellar Federation was at war with the outside. To prevent the flames of war from spreading to the planet and leaving the masses helpless, the empire developed this game to train the people’s adaptability.

All this information was top secret of the Empire. In the eyes of the masses, it was just a popular game at the moment.

The blue ball’s head swayed mechanically, information bouncing out…

The game’s establishment required strong technical support, and the Empire wasn’t prepared in advance, so they had to seek help from the StarNet.

As a result, only 30% of the game’s control was in the hands of the Empire’s upper echelons. The remaining 70% was controlled by the “god” that the game itself generated.

God…

The blue ball tilted its head, its round eyes wide open.

The next day, the game pod arrived.

The pod was about two meters high, with a milky white heavy shell. Inside, it was pitch black with a comfortable black leather chair in the middle.

Bai Ruogu followed the instructions, connecting one end to the power supply and the other to the smart brain.

Once the game pod had a signal, he put on the experience suit and hugged the blue ball, giving it a kiss before entering.

The blue ball instantly became soft and pink, its eyes narrowing into slits.

Bai Ruogu happily rubbed the blue ball and said in a clear voice, “Wait for me to come out, and I’ll kiss you a few more times.”

This time, the blue ball completely turned into a pink ball.

Bai Ruogu connected the experience suit with data cables and put the helmet on his head.

The pod door slowly closed, and everything before his eyes turned pitch black.

In the silence, all sounds faded away. Bai Ruogu first felt a bout of dizziness, followed by numerous light and shadow streaks rapidly shifting before his eyes.

An electronic voice followed, making him lift his eyelids slightly.

“Dear player, welcome to the Aurora World. Since you have connected to the experience system, you will feel the same as the character in this game.”

The familiar voice made Bai Ruogu feel at ease. Although the voice was emotionless, he could still tell that it was his own voice.

The voice continued to echo, “Next, you will become a member of the Aurora Continent with a new identity, which will be randomly assigned. Each player’s identity is different.”

Different identities would arouse players’ curiosity and desire to explore. However, for the game to achieve this effect, a powerful computing system was required. This was why the empire sought Su Mou’s help.

A light screen appeared in front of the monitor, projecting the “Player Agreement.” After carefully checking it, Bai Ruogu found no issues and clicked on the agree option.

“Okay, your character is being assigned. You will be projected in shortly.”

To ensure Bai Ruogu had a realistic gaming experience, Su Mou, who controlled the entire network, did not manipulate the system.

As the electronic voice finished, a white light flashed before Bai Ruogu’s eyes. His head was in chaos for a moment, and when he regained clarity, he saw a completely different scene.

“Hey? Is the guy awake? Damn, what bad luck, being born directly in the Hell Zone.”

A rough, angry voice sounded nearby. Bai Ruogu rubbed his temples, and once his vision cleared, he found himself in a dilapidated room full of straw.

Recalling the earlier voice, Bai Ruogu turned his head to see a man with dark skin, bushy eyebrows, and big eyes dressed in ragged clothes.

Noticing Bai Ruogu’s gaze, the man sighed heavily.

“Damn it, everyone only has one chance to choose their birthplace. Some people are born in the green base camp, equipped with weapons and gear from the start, and even have experts to help them level up!”

“What about us?” Bai Ruogu naturally assumed his role, starting to understand the current situation.

“Us?” The man scoffed, looking up at the dilapidated beams and kicking the scrap wood beside him in frustration.

“We’re screwed. Born directly into Hell Zone, right next to the evil faction. What the hell can we play? We have nothing, barely any companions, surrounded by enemies. Might as well wait to die!”

Bai Ruogu raised an eyebrow, unfazed and even slightly interested as he stretched his wrists.

Too easy was not appealing to him, he needed a challenge to stay motivated.

As he moved his joints, hunger set in, creating a sense of urgency.

Indeed, the first problem arose: how to fill his stomach?

He turned to the man with little hope, asking, “Is there any food here?”

The man couldn’t help but laugh.

“Food? We’d be lucky to have tree bark to chew on,” he said, rummaging through the surrounding straw and raising his voice with a derisive laugh.

“Didn’t you check any guides before you came? So many players born here die within a few days, and 90% of the time it’s because they don’t have food. Some people even found worms and ants to eat, which made quite a few others envious.”

This was not a good start, Bai Ruogu thought to himself.

However, unlike the man, he didn’t wallow in self-pity. Instead, he stood up, ignoring his hunger, and surveyed the surroundings.

Just then, strange-sounding voices came from outside. Bai Ruogu paused and whispered instinctively.

“Who are these people?”

The man stood up, folding his arms, scrutinizing Bai Ruogu from head to toe. His gaze became complex when he saw the red string tied to Bai Ruogu’s tattered coarse cloth.

“They are NPCs in this village, responsible for sacrifices. They worship a so-called ‘god,’ and every year they capture a handsome young man from elsewhere to sacrifice to the ‘god.'”

Bai Ruogu frowned, “What nonsense and absurdity.”

“Indeed.”

Bai Ruogu felt something was off and tentatively asked, “When is this year’s sacrifice?”

The man grinned at him, “Today.”

Bai Ruogu: ?

“Has the boy been found?” he asked, puzzled.

“Of course,” the man answered nonchalantly.

“Where is he?”

The man looked straight at Bai Ruogu, then nodded at him, the meaning in his smile clear.

Bai Ruogu: …

The man walked over and patted Bai Ruogu’s shoulder in consolation, “Don’t worry, it’s just bad luck. Players born here usually face hellish difficulty, but you’ve got it even worse—the toughest of the tough. You’ve got the hardest difficulty in the whole server. Incredible!”

As he spoke, he slung an arm around Bai Ruogu’s shoulder, using the system’s built-in camera to take a photo of them, adding another remark.

“Don’t worry, I’ll make sure to save the video of your heroic death. It’s a rare way to die—only one per server each year. And don’t take it to heart if you die at the start. With so many servers and over ten thousand sacrifices, no one has ever survived…”

Bai Ruogu’s eye twitched, pushing the man away and straightening his clothes.

Dying at the start was not an option. Every seemingly hopeless situation had a solution. In his past life, he had faced countless more dire situations and had resolved them all.

The man shook his head at him, and before the two of them could say a few more words, the door was kicked open.

Bai Ruogu stood calmly, surveying his surroundings.

Countless people in strange attire flooded in, surrounding him and pointing numerous weapons at him simultaneously.

In a vast and boundless space, black orbs roamed aimlessly. Despite the brightness of day, the atmosphere was oppressive, as if shrouded by an abyss.

Countless powerful “people” in white cloaks walked silently on the ground.

No matter how formidable they were outside, here they cowered, not daring to make any sound.

Just then, these “people” seemed to sense something, and one by one, they turned their heads and looked up at the sky. Black and white orbs of light converged into a vortex, filled with a terrifying power.

The “people” below bowed their heads, trying to lower their presence, fearing to disturb this being.

From beneath the holy white robe, a jade-like foot stepped out. The hem of the robe swayed gently, with silver tassels shimmering.

His face was fair, with long eyelashes, and his black eyes were like gemstones embedded in their sockets, half-covered by his eyelids.

His lips were thin, perfectly shaped, though usually pressed together, rarely showing other expressions.

His back was straight, standing as upright as pine and cypress. At the same time, he exuded an indescribable majesty and aura that made everyone fearful.

All the “people” in the space were preparing for the day the main god would appear. Seeing the time had come, they turned to face the same direction as the main god, and countless light screens lit up in front of him.

In countless worlds, preparations for sacrifice were underway simultaneously, with many handsome young men dressed in prepared clothing being sent to the altars.

It seemed that since the birth of this world, everyone subconsciously knew that the main god favored boys.

However, after so many years, despite annual sacrifices, the main god had never personally demanded anyone.

Just when everyone thought today would be as fruitless as previous years, the main god suddenly lifted his robe and pointed a slender finger at one of the screens.

“Him.” His voice was as clear and cold as frost.

Following his finger to the screen, they saw a slender, delicate-looking young man being pushed onto the altar by the villagers.

The young man was indeed good-looking.

Someone bowed and spoke, “This person could be a candidate for the Lord’s concubine.”

“Concubine?” The main god’s tone suddenly intensified, and in the next second, that person turned into a wisp of smoke and scattered.

The “people” knew the main god was angry and bent lower.

The main god spoke slowly, “We could be the only husband and wife, but after careful consideration, I feel unworthy.”

Everyone agreed, how could an ordinary mortal be worthy of the main god’s wife position?

However, the main god’s expression softened, and he stared blankly at the screen, unblinking.

“It’s me who is not worthy.”

Everyone: …!!

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Chapter 49

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The people on the scene were stunned. They never expected such a change in the originally planned scenario.

Someone hurried over to check if Bai Ruogu was alright, while the director standing next to the photographer breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, it was just a projection, and Mr. Bai was likely unharmed. They planned to apologize to Mr. Bai and adjust the projection to continue filming.

He raised his hand, signaling that this take was void. He intended to have the set rearranged, but to his surprise, the excited photographer stopped him.

“No need! I think this shot is perfect! It’s incredible! It could even win an award!”

Seeing the photographer’s excitement, the director’s heart skipped a beat. He bent down and looked in the direction of the photographer’s gaze…

The scene was both natural and beautiful. In the exquisite image, the AI broke free from the constraints of its program and offered its kiss from above. The emptiness had not yet dissipated, but the AI’s own impulse filled it.

As the shutter clicked, the normally cold and aloof face was captured by the lens, revealing a fleeting moment of desire.

Both the director and the photographer were momentarily dazed. Was this a lucky play of light or a system bug? Could an AI have desires?

They suppressed their wildly beating hearts and looked down. The creator was clearly caught off guard by this scene, he never expected the AI he created to kiss him.

The creator, who was only immersed in data, now had a hint of confusion, but there was no doubt that he also loved the AI before him. Therefore, when the kiss fell, he was not only at a loss but also subconsciously filled with joy.

Thus, before he could react, his eyes shone like a starry sky.

Both of them were stunned, directly attributing it to Bai Ruogu’s acting skills.

No wonder he’s so popular! Just his on-the-spot reaction ability is phenomenal! Not to mention his acting, damn, it looked so real!

In their eyes, this photo was purely a coincidence, a rare stroke of luck.

They cherished it dearly, making multiple backups to prevent any loss. The director even considered using the original photo for the cover.

The director stood there, feeling both excited and emotional, “I’ve shot so many covers, but none have satisfied me as much as this one! It’s like it hits the bullseye of my heart.”

The photographer laughed, “Haha, as if anyone wouldn’t be satisfied.”

The director clapped his hands, smiling so much that wrinkles appeared at the corners of his eyes.

“To prevent undersupply, I think we need to double the print volume this time.”

“Won’t doubling it be too much? Can we sell them all?”

The director turned his head, lifted his eyelids, and glanced at the photographer, “I have a feeling this magazine’s sales are going to explode.”

In the bedroom, a small blue figure carefully framed the photo with an oversized frame. Due to its small size, it had to move around to fit each corner, using all its strength to push the corners in.

It was a strenuous task, but the small figure grew more spirited as it worked. Its big eyes gleamed with joy as it hopped around.

Finally, the photo was framed, and an invisible force lifted the frame and hung it on the wall.

It climbed onto the bed and, using data measurements, hung the photo perfectly.

This was its first photo with Bai Ruogu, essentially their wedding photo.

It nodded in satisfaction, looking at the two kissing, and the joy in the space quickly rose.

Su Mou had no sense of touch, but he felt himself short-circuit at the moment of the kiss, and the monitor on Bai Ruogu’s side turned white.

At that moment, there was an extremely wonderful feeling in the space. It was more than a hundred times more comfortable and pleasant than the sensation he felt as a blue ball nestled in Bai Ruogu’s embrace.

Having calculated countless scenarios, Su Mou instantly summarized the reason for this phenomenon——

There was a 99.99% chance he had touched a new domain.

Ding! A new feature for development! Current development progress: 0.1%.

The small blue figure tilted its head, and the book obtained from Chief of Staff has now been transformed into an electronic version, fully displayed in the space.

According to analysis, this book should be an important document for developing new features and needs to be thoroughly understood.

While looking at the photo, the small blue figure’s body began to change. Inside the blue, a bright yellow mass was gradually spreading outwards.

The small figure turned yellow.

. . . . .

After being kissed, Bai Ruogu felt complicated. He naturally noticed Su Mou’s initiative.

But…

Having been single for so long, it was hard to handle the sudden reciprocation from his crush.

Finally, he felt like a normal person in love. He breathed a sigh of relief, but thinking of the scene made his heart beat irregularly.

Bai Ruogu lowered his eyes with helplessness, feeling like something was about to lose control, everything moving towards the unknown.

However, that’s what love is like, full of surprises every day.

Bai Ruogu’s eyes were filled with anticipation. At this moment, he had no idea what unexpected things the future held.

Meanwhile, the magazine was very efficient. Within a few days, the new issue’s promotional image was already posted on the website.

The stunning 3D books have amazed countless netizens, some of whom almost couldn’t help but kneel down. With the pre-order date approaching, the official sale will start at 00:00 tonight!

The whole network exploded again, with #Bai Ruogu human-AI romance exquisite cover# dominating the hot searches with lightning speed.

[Ruogu Family’s Grains: Oh my god! The photographer of “Beidou” is truly amazing, They managed to capture my brother in such a captivating way!]

[Passerby Passing By: I’m not a fan of Bai Ruogu, but I can tell that the reason this cover looks so good is largely due to Bai Ruogu himself.]

[Beidou Seven Stars: I’m a loyal fan of Beidou” and after so many years of reading the magazine, I’ve never seen a cover as expressive as this issue. I have to say, Bai Ruogu is amazing! Even passersby are becoming fans! Brother!]

[Strawberry Jelly: Even though I’ve already lost my legs, I can’t help but kneel down. Ahhh, Ruogu’s divine appearance!]

Not only previous issues of “Beidou,” but even many high-budget movie posters failed to match Bai Ruogu’s cover in terms of impact.

Nowadays, copyright awareness is stronger than ever. Without purchasing this magazine, there’s no way to save and use this cover. If anyone is caught saving it secretly, AI will alert authorities to handle the matter.

“Beidou” is also quite cunning, organizing a card-collecting event to stimulate consumption.

Each magazine contains a card that, when scratched or collected, could potentially be exchanged for prizes such as——

Bai Ruogu’s autograph, the original pixel extraction code of the poster cover, Bai Ruogu’s signature pillow, Bai Ruogu’s Q version doll, and more…

This drove fans crazy, it’s their brother’s first endorsement, how can they not support?! Especially since Bai Ruogu rarely signs autographs, not to mention these merchandise! This is such a rare opportunity!

God, the more they think about it, the more excited they get! The Grains Experimental Field¹ is charging ahead! Buy, buy, buy tonight!! Let’s boost those sales!

Even passersby want to buy, not because they want Bai Ruogu’s autograph, but because they want that photo. God, it’s simply too beautiful, they can’t resist.

As more and more people prepared to participate, some began to notice something wasn’t right.

Wait, supplies are limited. What if we can’t grab one? God, they might as well slap themselves!

—I’m such a chatterbox. It was already trending, and now I’ve gone and promoted it in all the major groups. Now the competition will be off the charts!

—Woo, whatever! Let’s just buy ten or eight, overwhelm them in terms of quantity advantage!

Many people had made up their minds and eagerly awaited the arrival of midnight.

Two hours left… forty minutes… ten minutes…

As time passed, everyone became more and more nervous. Some people drank water while staring at the screen.

One minute left…

The leaders of each experimental field were ready. Tonight was their final chance to prove their strength!

Ten seconds… nine, eight, seven…

Three, two… one!

At the final countdown, someone loudly shouted, and those in front of their screens moved their fingers rapidly. It almost went off.

In many developed areas, people could even feel the strain on the network at that moment.

Some people on StarNet disagreed with this scene.

[Tsk, really? Buying magazines like this every time is the same, the newspaper must have anticipated this and printed more in advance.]

Dismissing such remarks, the man disdainfully opened the official website, intending to order the newly released magazine at a leisurely pace.

The man mind was at ease until…

[This magazine is sold out.]

The man: ??? Damn!

In disbelief, the man rushed to the comments section to complain, [Just ten minutes, and it’s gone? Are you kidding me?]

First comment: […]

Second comment: […]

Third comment: [OP, you’re too naive. I’ve been staring at the screen the whole time, and it sold out in three seconds?!!]

The man gaped in shock. Damn! He was about to cry!

The headquarters of “Beidou” never imagined the magazine would be this popular. Delighted, they swiftly ordered departments to increase printing capacity.

Tonight was a celebration for fans, many shared screenshots of themselves grabbing the magazine on StarNet. Among them, fans from various experimental fields were especially eye-catching.

The girlfriend’s fans rushed to grab 526 copies, taking the lead among Bai Ruogu’s many fans. The rest of the experimental fields were left in the dust, marveling at their financial and combat power.

Just when everyone thought the girlfriend’s fans were about to win the first place in this war, “Ruogu’s Toxic Fan” suddenly threw out an order screenshot on StarNet.

He managed to grab 5200 copies!!

Fans went wild. Resources were already scarce, and now you’ve taken so many! What’s more, they wanted it too!!

“Ruogu’s Toxic Fan” once again became a legend in the circle.

. . . . .

The next day, Bai Ruogu woke up and received a call from the courier company. Shortly after, the mountain-like stack of magazines filled the house.

Bai Ruogu: …

He poked the blue ball beside him and his lips twitched, “Why did you buy so much of this?”

The blue ball had a serious expression, and it split into two arms to start tearing open the packaging of the magazine.

A mechanical voice sounded in the air, “I want to collect cards to exchange for signed merchandise.”

Bai Ruogu couldn’t help but sigh and rubbed his forehead. “You could have just asked me directly instead of buying so many and tiring yourself out flipping through them.”

The blue ball shook its head. “It’s not the same.”

Bai Ruogu sighed again and brought over a small stool to sit next to the blue ball, helping it unpack the magazines.

The two of them worked tirelessly for a long time, and Bai Ruogu finally managed to gather all the cards for his partner’s collection.

Nowadays, “Ruogu’s Toxic Fan” also had a large number of fans. Just as everyone was enthusiastically collecting cards, “Ruogu’s Toxic Fan” posted an update.

[Ruogu’s Toxic Fan: Finally found it! Can exchange for a Bai Ruogu signed pillow! (Pictures) (Pictures)]

The fans were envious and jealous. Someone zoomed in on the picture and noticed not only the cards on the table, but also a hand with white and distinct joints at the edge of the table.

Fans: Huh? That hand looks so familiar!

Someone commented below: Gu Du², whose hand is that?

A quick reply followed: That’s my boyfriend’s hand.

Fans: Ah, I see.

But why did it still feel a bit strange?

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1. Bai Rougu fans. ↩︎
2. 谷毒(Gǔ dú) short term from 若谷的毒唯 (Ruògǔ de dú wéi) ↩︎

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Chapter 48

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Bai Ruogu was just casually joking, but a certain blue figure recorded it in its space.

It lay on the recliner, shaking its head, while raising its feet to show off, and analyzing the truth of Bai Ruogu’s words.

According to the data, the aquamarine crystal would not swell in water.

So?

Its big eyes blinked, its head slowly tilted, and the corners of its mouth slowly rose.

After work, Bai Ruogu carried Su Mou back home. He originally wanted to order takeout, but Su Mou thought takeout was unhealthy, so he decided to cook himself.

To skillfully control its body, the blue figure tied on an apron, with a tentacle-like thing holding the spatula, standing at the stove seriously following the steps to stir-fry.

Bai Ruogu: …

He covered his mouth to stifle his laughter, but Su Mou looked so cute that he simply walked to the bedroom and buried himself in the quilt, laughing silently.

The online-connected blue figure paused, quietly continuing to stir-fry, though its movements were somewhat uncoordinated.

Actually, it could see everything from anywhere…

The meal was surprisingly delicious. Bai Ruogu ate several bowls in a row until he lay comfortably in the chair, rubbing his full belly.

Next to him, Su Mou’s eyes curved in satisfaction, nodding its head.

Late at night, Bai Ruogu lay on the pillow. He had fair skin, delicate features, and long eyelashes. The moonlight illuminated his face through the window, making him look like white jade.

The blue ball quietly slipped away, careful not to wake Bai Ruogu, bouncing away from the bed.

The kitchen cupboard creaked open, followed by the sound of rustling…

In the morning, when Bai Ruogu got out of bed, he found Su Mou missing.

His heart skipped a beat, then he calmed down.

Su Mou was everywhere, it couldn’t possibly get lost.

He got out of bed and started searching the whole house, until finally, he found it in a stainless steel basin in the kitchen.

Bai Ruogu stood above, somewhat dazed, looking down at the blue ball soaking in the water.

“What are you doing?”

The blue ball blinked its big eyes, “You said before that I would swell in water, so I am experimenting to see if I can swell.”

Bai Ruogu: …

A mechanical voice started analyzing, “According to the experiment, I have grown by 0%, thus concluding that I cannot swell in water.”

Bai Ruogu: … enough.

Bai Ruogu, being a popular star with sky-high traffic, naturally had numerous advertising invitations. He had been too busy to find time in the past few days, but now, with some free time, he planned to take on a couple of projects.

Under Xingsu’s, everything had to be top-notch, even the advertisements. The related department conducted extensive research, finally deciding on a fashion magazine cover and a food advertisement.

The magazine, named “Beidou,” featured only the hottest celebrities on its cover.

To maintain high quality, the cover person had to be scandal-free and absolutely capable, not someone who became famous through bought trends or hype.

Thus, “Beidou” became a benchmark for identifying top artists. If someone was popular but couldn’t make it to the magazine, it indicated some issues or questionable conduct.

Originally, Bai Ruogu didn’t qualify just with the hit movie <Light Years>, as much of its success was due to the plot. But his appearance on <36 Days of Survival in the Wilderness>, showcasing his skills, led the magazine executives to repeatedly invite him.

When Bai Ruogu’s invitation to the “Beidou” magazine cover was announced by his studio, his fans were ecstatic.

[Ah ah ah, this is awesome! I knew I was following the right person!]

[Hahaha, Ruogu is amazing. This will totally slap those haters in the face.]

[When will the magazine be out? I can’t wait to buy it!]

[Haters: Tch, it’s just a magazine cover. Look at how excited you all are.]

[Blubbering Blob: Haters, get lost! Don’t talk bad about my idol just because your idol didn’t get on a magazine. It sounds like you’re just sour grapes because your idol can’t achieve the same thing.]

[Ruogu’s No. 1 Fan: Oh my God, my Ruogu has haters? Haven’t seen our No. 9’s fighting power. Someone, close the door and release No. 9!]

[Ruogu’s Toxic Fan: … get lost!!]

. . . . .

Bai Ruogu arrived at “Beidou” headquarters by car, and under the director’s reception, he went to the makeup room.

The name “Beidou” sounded dreamy and beautiful, and its cover style lived up to this name, usually being fantastical.

The designer had been waiting in the makeup room. He had already reviewed Bai Ruogu’s works before his arrival and had a rough concept in mind.

However, when the door opened and a slender young man walked in, the designer’s eyes widened, and his mouth formed an “O” of amazement.

“Oh my, God, I thought you were already stunning in the movie, but I didn’t expect…,” he took a breath, “You’re absolutely gorgeous!”

After speaking, he quickly picked up the pen beside him and swiftly scribbled on the draft paper.

“The clothes have already been customized in advance, and there’s no way to change them, but the scene effects… those can still be improved.”

Bai Ruogu lowered his eyes and smiled. He was used to this and had no major objections.

He found an empty seat next to him and sat down, casually picking up the original design drawings and flipping through them.

His originally relaxed expression gradually tensed. He raised an eyebrow, thumb brushing over the drawings, and parted his lips slightly.

It seemed that the design retained elements from the previous tech genius persona.

He turned the design over, the image on the second page was even clearer.

In a dimly lit blue space, a delicate, slender young man wearing a modified white coat leaned against a lab table, looking up with a slightly astonished expression.

However, he occupied only a corner of the entire image.

Above him, a gigantic handsome man met his gaze. The man’s eyes were hollow yet subtly gentle, and he bowed his head devoutly. Despite the significant difference in their sizes, their heads were very close, almost touching.

The young man wore a smart brain on his wrist, which, despite being static, seemed to emit a flashing red light.

Smoke filled the air, adding a hazy feeling to the scene. The man’s body appeared more ethereal compared to the young man’s, making it clear at a glance that he wasn’t human. Considering the scene, it was likely an AI.

A human-AI romance——that was the theme of this cover.

Bai Ruogu’s fingers twitched, and the designer happened to lean in with great interest, pointing at the design.

“What do you think? Isn’t my idea great?”

Bai Ruogu: …

You are truly excellent, you managed to come up with this.

Bai Ruogu’s heart was surging with excitement. Unlike his initial calmness, he was now genuinely interested, even standing up to look at the design with the designer.

In his past life, he had achieved some success in design, and now, encountering something that piqued his interest, he naturally shared his opinions.

Thankfully, the designer didn’t overthink it and instead felt a sense of kinship with Bai Ruogu. The two of them, one sentence after another, quickly enhanced the aesthetic appeal of the cover, even surpassing the previous versions.

Both the designer and Bai Ruogu were pleased, unaware of a figure quietly lying on the table, peeking back and forth from the smart brain.

After scanning the final draft, it nodded, and the indicator light turned to: n_n

Bai Ruogu changed into his outfit.

Although the outfit looked common, the fabric color and fit surpassed ordinary clothes. Moreover, it had many exquisite details, elevating its quality.

The scene was already set up, with smoke swirling around. Bai Ruogu walked steadily, his clothes flowing behind him.

As he leaned back against the lab table, a staff member pressed a switch.

His brown pupils reflected blue light, and the highlight on his face made his vision blur. Looking up, he could see some lights gathering in the air.

The figure became clear from the blur. It was a pre-set program, a gigantic man formed and descended.

Bai Ruogu pursed his lips, his gaze shifting.

Inside the space, the pre-set program was running, and the man moved down according to plan, aligning with Bai Ruogu’s position.

Suddenly, the code seemed intercepted and thrown aside, replaced by a new string of code.

The image in the air flickered and suddenly went out, startling everyone. The technician rushed forward to check.

Bai Ruogu seemed to understand something and relaxed, a smile appearing in his eyes.

Before the technician could touch the control panel, the projection in the air lit up again. This time, it was clearer, with even the character’s facial features distinctly visible.

The modeler took a step back, touching his nose. Why did it feel different from the humanoid he remembered?

The man’s face was chiseled, his features sharp, and his eyes appeared hollow.

He descended, his gaze fixed on Bai Ruogu, looking both passionate and confused.

The designer stared at the man, lips trembling, “This expression… is perfect.”

The man had no clothes, becoming more indistinct towards the waist, turning into a mist.

His body looked very firm, with muscles tensed together, forming graceful and smooth lines. His waist was narrow, yet one could feel the strength in that area.

This familiar appearance—how could Bai Ruogu not recognize it? His eyes widened, and his heartbeat quickened.

The gigantic figure got closer, their lips only twenty centimeters apart.

Meanwhile, Su Mou was reading the content of the books at the Chief of Staff’s residence.

“Prohibited information, request deletion.”

“This information remains prohibited.”

“Please change the message, this message was still prohibited.”

Su Mou: …

The entire book was prohibited information.

To clarify the Chief of Staff’s meaning, he temporarily disabled the security system, and the contents were instantly read.

The book, unable to control, fell.

Bai Ruogu looked up at the figure above. He knew very well that even if he could touch the other party in this form, he wouldn’t feel anything, but he still yearned to make contact.

Su Mou, when can we do… things between lovers?

The distance between the two was just right, and the cameraman, having found the perfect angle, was ready to shoot.

“Great, perfect, just like that! Three, two, one…”

Just as the last word was shouted, at the moment the shutter clicked, the figure suddenly moved downward, and their lips touched. This scene was captured by the camera.

Bai Ruogu felt as if his heart had stopped, staring blankly at the figure before him. The icy coldness on his lips was felt, yet his heart gradually warmed up.

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Chapter 47

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On the set——

Wei Huan was slowly growing up. When he was little, he often heard the Grand Tutor praising his elder brother, saying that his brother was a natural talent. Wei Huan admired him greatly. He was especially happy because he and his brother were born of the same mother.

He considered himself his brother’s closest person! From then on, whenever he saw Wei Yang, he would rush over. If he had any treats in his hands, he would eagerly shove them all into his brother’s hands.

Wei Yang looked down at his hands full of dried fruits. The midday sun was blinding, so bright that he clenched his hand, crushing the fruits out of shape.

When he looked up suddenly, he saw a child’s pure and admiring gaze.

The hand gripping the sword hilt at his side was held down, and he pushed Wei Huan away, leaving without looking back.

Wei Huan was pushed to the ground, his mouth pursed, looking somewhat aggrieved.

Bai Ruogu’s acting had gotten much better! Playing a teenager was very difficult. Adults have deep thoughts, and it was hard for Bai Ruogu to portray the pure innocence of Wei Huan as a child. But he did it!

The director clapped several times in a row, excitedly praising the crew.

“Among his peers, it’s rare to see someone with such good acting skills as Xiao Bai. He truly has a bright future ahead!”

He patted Bai Ruogu on the shoulder, full of emotion, “When you acted in <Light Years>, I thought you were just benefiting from the plot. Now I see, I really underestimated you!”

Bai Ruogu smiled, his face full of genuine joy.

Today’s shoot was finished, and Bai Ruogu took off his costume and makeup, returning to his original rocking chair.

For some reason, the small figure’s posture hadn’t changed at all.

A woman from the crew was watching him. Bai Ruogu recognized her as an actress and politely greeted her, but didn’t engage further.

After all, with his partner present, it wasn’t appropriate.

Qi Qier was momentarily stunned, showing a shy expression. She was inwardly thrilled, wanting to confess to her ‘brother,’ but was too shy, fidgeting nervously.

Bai Ruogu didn’t care about the woman’s thoughts. His heart was wholly focused on his partner.

He first picked up the small figure, checking it over. The figure was fine, except for the shoes being a bit dirty.

Bai Ruogu frowned and sighed.

“Hey, how did they get dirty? I just bought them today.”

Qi Qier immediately thought of herself standing near the shoes earlier and felt guilty.

Oh my, could it be that I dirtied it myself? Judging from his tone, it seems like her brother is complaining… Could it be that he finds it quite troublesome?

She felt a pang of guilt. The shoes were expensive, and although she was jealous of the small figure, today’s mishap was purely her fault.

She took a deep breath, about to apologize to Bai Ruogu, when she looked up and saw him lift one of the small figure’s feet.

Bai Ruogu seriously examined the branded shoes, then shook his head, rubbing his forehead against the figure’s head.

“You love cleanliness, you definitely won’t want to wear these shoes tomorrow. But these are one of the rare things you like…”

Bai Ruogu thought for a moment, then said in a casual tone that left Qi Qier dumbfounded.

“This brand isn’t that hard to make an appointment for. When I get back, I’ll order you a dozen or so pairs of shoes first. When new products come out in the future, I’ll set aside a room for you to make a shoe closet. Then you’ll have whatever you want to wear.”

As he spoke, he walked away with the small figure in his arms.

Qi Qier was left standing there, almost having a heart attack. Her mouth trembled, eyes moist, nearly in tears.

Damn doll, the enmity of taking my husband is irreconcilable! I want to wail and cry too!! Waaaaaaaaaaahhh!!!!

. . . . .

Bai Ruogu pondered and pondered, spending several days and nights drafting. After conducting virtual experiments and confirming that there were no errors, he grabbed the little blue figure and used the newly cleaned up laboratory to squeeze out time to develop new functions for the little blue figure——

Taste.

The little blue figure was now seventy centimeters tall, a bit bigger than before!

The figure sat on the lab table, blinking its big round eyes curiously at Bai Ruogu.

Bai Ruogu, wearing a white lab coat, wiped his sweat, heart pounding, and explained earnestly while patting the figure’s head.

“You now have a mouth that can change size, and you can eat, but you can’t digest—only taste.”

The figure nodded, somewhat understanding, its newly formed hair swaying.

Bai Ruogu smiled and rubbed the figure’s face, gently advising it.

“You can now try different foods to see what flavors you like.” With that, he started thinking about what good food he had at home.

As he pondered, the light before him dimmed. Realizing something was wrong, Bai Ruogu quickly looked up——

A large blue mouth descended from above, round, with a diameter of over a meter. Its surface was a thin layer but looked very sturdy.

“Chomp!!”

A slender figure was swallowed by the little blue figure in one bite, the figure stretching wide, its big round eyes looking so innocent.

The figure swayed gently, and the eyes squinted together, revealing a look of satisfaction after a hearty meal.

Inside the figure, Bai Ruogu, tightly wrapped, tried to struggle but found himself unable to move at all.

He gasped for breath, recalling everything that had just happened with some bewilderment.

…He had miscalculated.

. . . . .

In space, facing the onslaught of a million enemy troops, the Chief of Staff remained calm, directing each attack and defense with precision.

Countless meteors exploded in the cosmos, creating dazzling sparks that dazzled everyone’s vision.

With the explosion of special bombs, a brilliant display of fireworks unfolded in space, temporarily halting the smoke of battle and leading to a ceasefire.

Everyone went to rest, while the Chief of Staff lay wearily beside the command platform. He fell into silence, gazing at the flickering indicator lights above.

After an unknown amount of time, he sighed and uttered a name.

“Ah Miu.”

The control room lights flickered, and an electronic voice sounded.

“Hello, how can I assist you?” The voice was calm, devoid of any human emotion.

The Chief of Staff was not surprised, holding a cigar between his fingers, his eyes showing a complex expression.

“Ah Miu, I know you understand what I mean.”

“So?” the voice questioned.

“Sigh.” The Chief of Staff lowered his eyelids, somewhat helplessly. “We may not win this war. So… the Empire needs your help.”

Su Mou paused, then asked straightforwardly, “Please specify your needs.”

The Chief of Staff’s fingers contracted slightly, his voice deepening, “I need you to disguise yourself as a ‘secret weapon’ and destroy everything threatening on the enemy side.”

Su Mou fell silent, seemingly calculating the feasibility of the task.

The Chief of Staff knew what Su Mou was considering, so he addressed it all at once.

He raised his head and slowly explained to Su Mou.

“Why disguise you as a lethal human? Su Mou, you know, you are an entity that terrifies the entire galaxy. Once it’s discovered that a smart brain has consciousness, the destruction of the Interstellar Federation, with its 2,589 planets, wouldn’t be far off!”

The air echoed with a “sizzling” sound as the Chief of Staff continued, “You don’t need to worry about fairness. What you oversee is the Interstellar Federation, which includes the remaining planets not yet part of the Federation, not these aliens. They are our common enemy!”

Su Mou translated this into code and uploaded it into the system, then responded.

“Are you planning to cheat?”

The Chief of Staff chuckled, looking at the mechanical shell above his head. “Don’t you often cheat for Bai Ruogu?”

As soon as he finished speaking, all the mechanical devices in the control room activated instantly. Countless gun barrels emerged simultaneously, all pointed at the Chief of Staff, their black muzzles gleaming in the darkness.

The clicking sound of guns being cocked filled the air, even the smell of gunpowder permeated the room.

The previously calm voice now carried a human emotion, turning cold as frost in winter.

“Chief of Staff, there are some things you shouldn’t know.”

The Chief of Staff seemed accustomed to this scene, unfazed, and even laughed calmly.

“Come on, it’s so obvious who else could it be but Old Bai?”

He sighed in admiration, “To be honest, I respect him greatly for everything he has done for humanity. But, Su Mou…”

He tilted his head slightly, his voice flat, “You can protect him, you can even kill everyone in an instant. But Old Bai is human, he cannot leave this society. You can endure loneliness for thousands of years, but can Old Bai?”

Some of the guns were lowered. The Chief of Staff turned his head, his deep blue eyes conveying reliability.

“None of us can be without the other. I can use my power to cover this secret for you, but I hope you can complete this mission for us. Actually, you’re not just helping me, but Bai Ruogu, your lover.”

“Alright.” A mature male voice came from the air, and all the guns were retracted.

The Chief of Staff breathed a sigh of relief, but the mechanical voice continued.

“My lover often says there’s no free lunch in the world. You may be helping me, but you’re also helping yourself. So… what’s my reward?”

The Chief of Staff: …

Old Bai sure knows how to teach.

His expression shifted slightly, his eyes turned, and a smile appeared as if he had thought of something.

“How could there be no reward?”

“What reward?”

“Do you know… what true lovers are like to each other?”

Su Mou blinked: ?

“What kind?”

“I once bought a few books. You can go to my house and check out the contents.”

“Okay.”

. . . . .

Since Su Mou had grown, Bai Ruogu had to have new clothes made for Su Mou.

Bai Ruogu set up a memorial room specifically to store the clothes that Su Mou could no longer wear.

The next day, Bai Ruogu took the noticeably larger Su Mou to the set and placed him in the rocking chair as usual.

Qi Qier arrived early today. When she saw Su Mou, she was obviously startled.

“What… what’s going on?! Brother… Teacher Bai, your doll seems to have grown bigger?” She rubbed her eyes and looked several times to make sure she wasn’t seeing things.

“Doll?” Bai Ruogu was puzzled for a moment, then suddenly remembered what Su Mou had said a couple of days ago, and finally understood.

He suddenly realized and naturally didn’t want to expose Su Mou. After some thought, he came up with a reason.

“I soaked it in water yesterday for a while. I didn’t expect it to expand and swell.”

The swollen Su Mou: …

Qi Qier: ???

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Chapter 46

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Under the night sky, in the bustling streets with neon lights, stood a magnificent, brightly lit hotel. It was a place where successful people in suits and ties, as well as idle rich second-generation children, often came and went.

The moonlight shone upon the scene as police cars, accompanied by the sound of sirens, surrounded the entrance. Innocent bystanders quickly left, afraid of getting involved.

The guards’ hearts skipped a beat at the sight of this, and they turned to run inside to report, but their shoulders were suddenly grabbed, and the guards’ hearts sank.

Inside the private room, colorful lights flickered in every corner of the space.

Zhang Lin, with his collar open, lay drunkenly on the sofa, his face flushed from alcohol. He smashed a bottle and cursed incoherently.

“Are you crazy, this idiot! Just because I electrocuted you a bit, you dared to call the police?” He was both angry and fearful, yet afraid to show it, resorting to cursing to appear tough.

“Don’t be angry, Young Master Zhang, it’s not worth it,” a few women beside him soothed, patting his chest gently.

When they turned to look at each other, their eyes showed mutual disdain. Pretending to be tough, they thought, like a beaten dog.

The more Zhang Lin thought about it, the more uncomfortable he became. He slammed the table, “Get more people here! How can we have fun with so few?”

The women raised their eyebrows at this, lazily turning to message the manager.

The new people were supposed to arrive in five minutes, but after only three minutes, there was a knock at the door.

Zhang Lin waved, and someone immediately went to open it.

As soon as the door opened, the person was grabbed and shoved aside.

Inside the box, the music was still loud, smoke filled the air, and various smells mingled together.

Rhythmic footsteps approached, precise and disciplined, as if they were trained.

Hmm?

Zhang Lin seemed to sense something and looked towards the sound. A tall, stunning woman in a police uniform walked towards him with a smirk.

Her appearance made his eyes widen. Wow, where did this beauty come from?

He swallowed, sitting up on the sofa, gazing at her body in fascination, “Beauty, why are you in uniform? But I…”

Before he could finish, a strong, straight leg kicked him off the sofa, sending him rolling several times due to the force.

Zhang Lin felt as if his whole body was broken. He raised his head with a grimace, but his wrist was grabbed and twisted by a pair of calloused, cold, and slender hands. The pain was so intense that Zhang Lin almost broke his teeth.

Cold metal cuffs snapped onto his wrist, and Zhang Lin, kneeling on the ground, he saw the black boots in front of him. Then, a powerful force lifted him up, and he smelled the scent of women’s perfume.

Zhang Lin was carried like a chick, walking among the uniformed officers, with a woman’s lazy yet authoritative voice behind him.

“Move, onto the next one!”

The light cast shadows of the two figures on the ground. The man in front was hunched over with his hands tied behind his back, while the woman behind him stood tall and walked with a graceful stride. Looking closely, one could see that the hunched-over man was not even as tall as the woman’s chest.

When the man slowed down, the woman behind him kicked him hard, her movements crisp and efficient.

That day, one person after another was arrested. Moonlight streamed in through the car window, illuminating Bai Xuhuai’s face. She leaned against the seat, her feet propped up on the one in front, her eyelashes long and dense, her eyes dark.

Before her was a virtual smart screen, displaying information about Bai Ruogu from the past six months.

[Bai Ruogu, a young rising star, won the Best Actor at the Blue Star Awards.]

[Bai Ruogu’s nine experimental fields: which one is the most combative?]

[Bai Ruogu in <36 Days of Survival in the Wilderness>: the first person to turn survival show into infrastructure show!]

[Bai Ruogu…]

Various messages flooded in, and Bai Xuhuai couldn’t finish reading them all. She skimmed through quickly, finally leaning back, a suppressed smile breaking through.

“So, the show my friends were raving about, <Light Years>, was actually starred by my younger brother? Not bad, this kid is quite famous now. Maybe when I go shopping and mention I’m Bai Ruogu’s sister, I can get some freebies.”

Bai Xuhuai, smiling, pulled out a pack of cigarettes from her pocket, lit one, and took a drag.

Her eyes lifted, and she got curious about Bai Ruogu’s rumored relationships.

“Ah Miu, search for Bai Ruogu’s rumored partners. I want to see who this kid has been hanging out with recently.”

The figure inside the smart brain paused, and Su Mou saw the eager Bai Xuhuai through the screen.

His eyelids fluttered. Bai Ruogu’s rumored partners…?

[According to the information, the woman in front of you is Bai Ruogu’s biological sister.] The prompt echoed in the space, and Su Mou’s eyes widened.

Biological sister…

“Okay! Received, searching for you now.” The mechanical voice responded, and Bai Xuhuai did not notice the slight excitement in the usually calm tone.

While she waited for the smart brain to respond, Su Mou processed the information swiftly.

The smart brain reacted quickly, blocking all news about Bai Ruogu with others, leaving only one type of photo and news.

“Hello, the information you requested has been found.”

As soon as the voice message ended, Bai Xuhuai saw the screen filled with pictures…

The messages were all the same: it’s all photos taken secretly of Bai Ruogu eating at a restaurant with a man.

Below were various push notifications.

[Shocking! Bai Ruogu’s long-hidden lover is actually him!]

[Bai Ruogu has been secretly married for years, is this true?]

[My god! Bai Ruogu has had two kids in three years and three kids in five years with this man!]

[Hey, hey, hey, that’s too much! Both of them are men, how could they have kids?!]

At first, Bai Xuhuai believed it, but the more she read, the more ridiculous it seemed, and she couldn’t help but twitch her mouth.

She coughed, covering her mouth, and her eyelid twitched.

“This rumor is so damn absurd. The chance of Bai Ruogu having a partner is less likely than me winning a million.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Su Mou in the space tilted his head, and suddenly a message popped up on the smart brain screen.

“Dear Ms. Bai Xuhuai,

Congratulations on winning the annual Star Citizen Lucky Draw with a prize of 1 million star coins! Please come to the Ruogu Building on planet Rougu with this message to redeem your prize.”

Bai Xuhuai: …

Her eyes widened in shock, and she stuttered for a long time.

“Are you kidding me? If you can split that tree in front of me, I’ll believe all of this!”

No sooner had she spoken than the moon was suddenly obscured, and the sky was filled with lightning and thunder. A bolt of lightning struck from the void, splitting the large tree in front of her in half.

Bai Xuhuai: …

The woman jumped in fright, hitting her head on the car roof and nearly knocking herself out.

Bai Xuhuai lay dazedly on the leather seat, staring at the ceiling with a blank expression. Her face was practically a blank slate, except for four large characters that seemed to be written on it.

Questioning life.

. . . . .

Late at night, on an enormous soft bed, Bai Ruogu lay on it, looking rather small.

The house was their newly bought home. After a long discussion, they finally bought all the necessary furniture.

The bed was something they had decided on together. They bought a large bed, planning for the future when Su Mou would grow bigger, so it wouldn’t feel cramped.

Bai Ruogu was sleeping soundly, with a ball of blue liquid covering his upper body like a quilt, covering him tightly without any gaps.

Hours later, a pair of eyes appeared on the blue “blanket,” blinking before it quickly solidified into a small figure, measuring its feet.

The feet were too small, and the shoes needed to be custom-made.

The figure tilted its head, the program in the space running, quickly searching the recorded footage from the day…

On set, Bai Ruogu was filming, and the small figure, disguised as a doll, lay on a rocking chair.

Next to it, Qi Qier was sitting on a chair, excitedly looking at newly released shoes on a certain official website.

“Such beautiful shoes! They’re custom-made, and there are already so many fans raving about them. I want them so badly, but they’re too expensive!”

She grabbed her hair in frustration, feeling regretful and almost wanting to scream at the sky.

“I really want them!!”

After the video ended, the small figure nodded. It ordered the new shoes on the website and entered its foot size.

The final step, the small figure blinked, revealing a “n_n” expression.

It logged in using Bai Ruogu’s account and used a large discount coupon, making it seem like Bai Ruogu had bought the shoes for it!

Meanwhile, the customer service at the website, upon receiving the order and seeing the tiny size, fell into doubt…

The next morning, Bai Ruogu woke up to a delivery from the shoe company.

When he opened it and saw the tiny shoes, he immediately understood and hurriedly picked up the small figure to put the shoes on it.

Bai Ruogu finished breakfast and casually gave Su Miao a sniff as well. After the two were full and satisfied, they took their private aircraft to the film set.

The small figure, in Bai Ruogu’s embrace, squinted its eyes contentedly before being placed on its exclusive recliner on set.

Bai Ruogu had a lot of scenes to shoot. After comforting the small figure, he changed into his costume and started filming.

The small figure continued to disguise itself as a doll, its eyes wide open and motionless.

At this moment, Qi Qier arrived. She had fewer scenes and spent her free time watching others act.

The small figure sensed something was wrong and deliberately rocked the rocking chair, trying to attract Qi Qier’s attention.

Sure enough, upon hearing the noise, Qi Qier immediately turned her head. What she saw was a dazed-looking doll leaning on the rocking chair. Although the doll’s expression was dull, the bright shoes on its feet were particularly eye-catching.

Wait a minute! Qi Qier squinted her eyes. Why did these shoes look so familiar?

She specifically leaned over to look closely at the small figure’s feet. When she saw the clear logo on the shoes, her breath instantly stopped, and she was dumbfounded.

“Ah ah ah…” She clutched her heart, unable to breathe, her eyes almost popping out.

The small figure deliberately lifted its foot higher to let Qi Qier see more clearly.

Qi Qier: ! !

“Ah ba ah ba ah ba…” Qi Qier felt a pang in her heart and couldn’t speak properly, her eyes were about to turn red.

“Who bought these shoes?!”

Just then, a gust of wind blew a receipt from Bai Ruogu’s backpack onto Qi Qier’s face.

Qi Qier took a look and, as expected, the name on it was her ‘brother’.

“Ah ah ah ah ah!!”

The person she liked the most had bought her favorite thing for someone else!

She was so jealous!

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Chapter 45 一 Sued the original murderer.

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<Light Year> ultimately won thirteen Blue Star Awards, making a significant impact on the interstellar film industry.

Many newly graduated students from renowned film schools directed their attention to Xingsu Entertainment, eagerly submitting their resumes in hopes of achieving great success at this highly promising company.

From the day Xingsu was officially established, it committed to a high-quality approach. Therefore, instead of rushing to recruit a large number of talents, it first hired a group of trainees. After they completed their training and achieved excellent results, they would make their formal debut.

At the same time, the actors’ department, singers’ department, editors’ department, and directors’ department were also established. Although some departments had no staff temporarily, they were certain to expand and grow in the future.

Despite Xingsu’s rapid development in the film industry, it could not avoid the “corruption” within its management.

For example——

[A vice president surnamed Su bought a luxury house for an actor surnamed Bai under his company in order to have an affair with him!!]

On that day, Bai Ruogu, dressed in a pure white shirt, looked up at the man half a head taller than him.

He had the youthful shyness typical of his age, with tousled hair and a glimmer of stars hidden deep in his eyes. He lightly clenched his hand, his face showing reluctance, yet he still succumbed to reality.

The man in front of him wore a suit, his hair slicked back with a few strands falling forward, his eyes slanted upwards, giving him a sharp look.

His tall figure and straight posture exuded an imposing aura.

They stared at each other like this, and Bai Ruogu was the first to bite his lip and look down in silence, seemingly enduring something.

Su Mou was utterly confused, not understanding what was happening.

After a while, Bai Ruogu spoke softly, “I know, you just want to take advantage of me, don’t you?”

Su Mou: ??

He stammered, “No, I’m the company’s Vice President. I wouldn’t have such thoughts. You already have a boyfriend.” After saying this, he shook his head, indicating he had no such intentions.

Bai Ruogu shook his head, sadness welling up.

“I know, you’ve coveted me for a long time. Using all sorts of threats and inducements…”

Su Mou: !

He mechanically repeated, “I didn’t, I didn’t…”

“Sigh.” Bai Ruogu sighed deeply, “You win.” He then laughed at himself.

“I never thought I would give in for the sake of a house from you.”

Su Mou: ??

“I never said that…”

Bai Ruogu seemed not to hear, “Alright, you win. Sigh! The promised house, give it to me and I’ll be yours.”

Su Mou was dumbfounded, his system nearly crashed.

“I won’t take advantage of you. I’m a good leader, I won’t do that. And I never promised you a house. I…”

Bai Ruogu listened, sighing heavily.

“So that’s it. So you never had me in your heart.”

“I…”

“You don’t love me anymore, right?”

Su Mou: ?

He blinked, scanning around suspiciously.

“Sigh, so you never had me in your heart. You actually don’t like me at all.”

Su Mou was flustered, quickly defending himself.

“Although my current identity is Vice President, my shared program loves you.”

Bai Ruogu smiled, “Then it’s settled, a house.”

Su Mou: …

That day, after Bai Ruogu left, Su Mou, an AI, calculated the funds in the space.

He listed the funds he could mobilize as Vice President, realizing that it was still a bit short of the amount needed to “take advantage” of Bai Ruogu.

Su Mou was forced to do unspoken rules, but the money wasn’t enough.

Later, Vice President Su had to advance some money to a certain artist before he could barely scrape together enough money for the unspoken rules.

Bai Ruogu counted the money and nodded in satisfaction.

Su Mou: …

Actually, from the moment Bai Ruogu and Su Mou met, he had been thinking about buying a house for them.

Previously, Bai Ruogu of this life was stubborn and insisted on going his own way, refusing to accept his family’s help and struggling to make a living on his own. As a result, he had no fixed place to live.

Now that his relationship with his family had improved, and with the huge success of <Light Years>, he had earned a significant amount of money.

So, while teasing Su Mou, he took the opportunity to buy a house for the two of them.

As for Su Mou, Bai Ruogu had a hunch that it wouldn’t be long before he could find a way around the problem.

His eyes curved in a smile, but his heart suddenly skipped a beat, giving him an ominous premonition…

Regarding the house purchase, Bai Ruogu had consulted Su Mou’s opinion.

Su Mou seemed to understand something and started searching for properties on planet Ruogu. He gathered a lot of information, and despite being a top AI in the galaxy, it still took him a long time.

Actually, before this, as a smart brain, Su Mou had helped countless interstellar citizens find properties, usually within less than a second.

But how can it be the same?

It didn’t matter if others were tricked, but for their own house, he had to choose carefully.

Su “Double Standard” Mou: ^_^

A few days later, Bai Ruogu’s mental power detector arrived.

In this life, the flexibility of his brain was far greater than in his previous life, and Bai Ruogu was also curious about his mental power.

He took the package back to the house and placed it on the table. After unwrapping it, he found a white cubic box with dimensions of approximately thirty centimeters on each side.

Bai Ruogu plugged it in and, following the instructions, connected the other side to his brain.

The detector lit up with a bright white light, and the data began to climb steadily.

C… C+…

B…

A…

The bar graph kept rising, and the numbers became increasingly astonishing.

S… S+…

SS… This was already a rare level in the galaxy!

However, it didn’t stop there!

The data continued to soar… soon, it broke through SSS!

Bai Ruogu raised his eyes, a slight change in his expression.

But the data still didn’t stop, climbing to the maximum measurement line of SSS+ before finally halting when it could no longer go any higher.

Even though Bai Ruogu had anticipated this, there was still a trace of shock deep in his eyes.

He had some understanding of this machine and knew its evaluation standards.

In reality, it wasn’t that his mental power was SSS+, but that the display could only show up to SSS+. So, what exactly was his mental power?

He reached out and covered the data on the screen with his palm, closed his eyes gently, and let out a sigh.

At this point, analyzing the data didn’t hold much significance. Finding even an SSS in the entire galaxy was rare, let alone anything higher.

He remembered that his previous mental power measurement was B, so…

His eyes flickered slightly.

So, this was likely a mutation. Just as the electrical shock had awakened his memories, it had also unlocked his brain.

Previously, Bai Ruogu had a gentle nature, preferring to keep things to himself and hide his feelings.

But now, while he remained mild-mannered, it didn’t mean he wouldn’t retaliate if others wronged him.

He still remembered the electric chair incident clearly.

Now that his foundation was solid, it was time to resolve that matter properly.

The Bai family had deep roots and was a long-established family in the interstellar mecha world. Unfortunately, the descendants were “unambitious,” and the family lacked successors, leading to the Bai family’s decline.

However, even a dying camel was bigger than a horse. Despite their decline, the Bai family remained a formidable presence in the mecha world, making it difficult for other families to take advantage.

To completely bring down the Bai family, the major families had cut off technological exchanges with them.

Bai Luxi had been in the military for many years before he decided to take up mecha training just before leaving the army. As a result, his technical skills were not as good as those of the other families.

By Bai Ruogu’s generation, it was even worse. Neither he nor his sister inherited the family business, leading to further decline.

Other families were waiting for the Bai family to go bankrupt, and it seemed they were close.

Unexpectedly, Bai Ruogu managed to obtain new mecha design plans from somewhere, turning the tide and bringing the Bai family back to life.

The group was so angry that their teeth were itching. Before they could try their next move, they were charged in court with a crime.

[Chairman and CEO of Xingsu, Bai Ruogu, accused fourteen members of mecha families of attempted murder, bribery of senior officials, tax evasion, and dozens of other crimes.]

The industry was in an uproar, and the hot topic quickly soared to the top, dominating the rankings for a long time.

Bai Luxi had originally thought these people were just trying to suppress the Bai family but hadn’t expected that they would secretly attempt to murder his son.

How could this be tolerated?!

He immediately called an old friend, frowning and half-closing his eyes as he spoke directly.

“Whatever they did to Ruogu, I’m going to do back to them.”

In the past, he didn’t want to take action. Firstly, to follow industry rules, and secondly, because he had too many concerns and feared he wouldn’t be able to handle it.

Now, these people are almost at his throat. If he doesn’t act soon, he’ll be dead.

In the First Police Station of planet Ruogu, officers were busily handling Bai Ruogu’s case.

Documents were being constantly searched, and footsteps echoed in the room.

Someone couldn’t help but slam a table.

“What kind of situation is this?! Trying to murder someone’s son, and now the higher-ups are all stirred up. These people won’t have a good ending.”

“Sigh!” A person nearby took a sip of tea. “What good ending? They deserve it!”

Someone sighed. “There are many troubles in rich families.”

Suddenly, someone lowered their voice and whispered, “Will this case be left unresolved? Their connections are deeper than we know.”

“Tch!” Another person laughed scornfully. “That’s uncertain! The higher-ups assigned this case to us. Isn’t the outcome up to us?”

“Bah! Did you forget we have a new chief? She was parachuted in from above not long ago. The outcome of this case will be up to her.”

“You mean her? My God, I heard she’s also from a mecha family. What if she’s in cahoots with them and covers it up?”

“No way?”

“Are you stupid? Did you forget who our chief is…”

Before the person could finish, a loud engine sound came from outside, followed by a screeching halt.

“Damn, she’s back.” Someone muttered.

“Why does she always ride a flying motorcycle?”

“Did you forget? She’s the interstellar three-time motorcycle champion.”

“A woman? I remember there were many big men in the competition, how did she…”

“Get lost! What kind of old-fashioned thinking is that? Go tell her that to her face if you dare!”

As the footsteps approached, their voices lowered, clearly afraid of something.

Soon, a loud female voice filled the office.

“What’s going on? What happened? Why is everyone so busy?” A tall figure, dressed in leather and holding a helmet, her wavy hair accentuating her feminine charm, walked in.

She raised an eyebrow, her eyes scanning the public files on the table. Someone quickly held it up and explained with a smile.

“Chief Bai, there was a case a few days ago involving wide-ranging interests. Everyone is troubled by it.”

“Oh?” Chief Bai bent down to flip through the case file, her eyes darkening when she saw the words “mecha family.”

“What happened?” she asked quietly.

“Sigh.” Someone sighed. “Recently, those brats from the mecha family tried to murder the young master of the Bai family…”

Hearing “Bai family,” Chief Bai’s lips tightened, and she gripped the file harder.

“So, the evidence is conclusive?” Chief Bai suddenly asked.

“It’s conclusive.” The person next to her was stunned, then scratched his head.

“It’s just too complicated, and we don’t know where to start.”

Chief Bai smiled.

“So, you don’t know who to arrest first?”

“Right!” That person gritted his teeth and nodded. “These people have strong backgrounds. We’re worried about causing too many problems.”

Chief Bai nodded. As everyone relaxed, she turned around and shouted to everyone.

“Get your gear and follow me!” Her voice was loud, tinged with barely concealed anger, shocking everyone.

She picked up her gun and walked out directly.

Someone was startled.

“What’s going on with the chief?”

“This…” Someone scratched their head, then suddenly slapped the table.

“Are you guys stupid?! Did you forget the chief’s surname?!”

“What do you mean?”

“The chief’s surname is Bai, and she comes from a mecha family. She’s probably Bai Ruogu’s sister!”

“Damn, such a coincidence. Aren’t these people just conveniently putting themselves at gunpoint?” Someone was stunned.

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Chapter 44 一 The truth about Xingyuan’s identity has been revealed.

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Behind, Bai Ruogu came, and Qi Qier held her breath, not daring to make a sound, watching her brother take the doll away with gentle actions, her face filled with excitement.

The doll tilted its head up, as if realizing something, and deliberately rubbed against Bai Ruogu’s arms, blinking at Qi Qier as if showing off.

Qi Qier: …

Was she seeing things?

Bai Ruogu attended the opening ceremony, personally lit three sticks of incense on the incense burner. He refused interviews under the media’s flashlights.

That night, the crew prepared a banquet, and thus, the web drama series started shooting in full swing.

The original novel of this drama can also be considered a “Renaissance”, using dog-blood plots and unfulfilled wishes to prop up the whole story.

After Bai Ruogu changed his outfit, his black hair was neatly done, dressed in white from head to toe, holding a folding fan, smiling in front of the camera. His character shared some similarities with Wei Huan, making it a natural performance for him.

Most male protagonists in the market are of the tough, passionate, and growth-type, from a young boy to a world-renowned figure. Wei Huan is different, he fell from the altar to the mortal world, and his personality is also gentle and unfathomable.

With the advancement of technology, characters can be projected into their younger selves using technology, which also highly restores the plot.

The scenes also began from childhood.

The background story was a chaotic era, with countries attacking each other, and the common people living in misery, yet Emperor Wei Qiao, despite having three thousand concubines in his harem, respected the empress.

He and the empress have a eldest son named Wei Yang. Wei Yang was sternly disciplined since childhood, any slight negligence resulted in severe punishment, thus he far surpassed his peers.

Wei Yang never knew what familial affection felt like from a young age. He grew accustomed to this life, thinking all parents in the world were like this.

He was cold by nature, possessing an air of authority even at a young age. Everything he did was very cautious, he was an excellent heir to the throne.

When he was eleven, due to his outstanding talent and being the emperor’s eldest son, he was proclaimed crown prince and resided in the Eastern Palace, officially standing above everyone else.

He once stood atop high places, looking down at the vast land, subconsciously taking it as his own.

But in the end, something unexpected happened.

The following year, the emperor and empress had their second child.

He stood below the stage, watching his father, the emperor, holding a baby and laughing heartily with the civil and military officials. In that moment, he suddenly realized that his father also had his own heirs in his heart.

Afterward, he saw the most amiable side of his parents, patiently coaxing their son, even if he urinated on them, they laughed heartily.

However, that son was not him, Wei Yang, but his younger brother from the same mother, Wei Huan.

He could still remember that when he was younger, he mispronounced a few words and his father ordered the Grand Tutor to beat him on the palms of his hands until they were broken.

He smiled wryly and turned away. Compared to father and son, he and Wei Qiao were more like lord and subject.

He always held a glimmer of hope for familial affection. He remembered reading many scripts, wasn’t the reason his father treated him strictly because he valued him?

As the crown prince, he should be strict with himself and excel in everything. As the eldest son, his parents should love him more.

He kept comforting himself like this, until…

“I regret it, I regret it.” A middle-aged man’s lament echoed through the night, his voice filled with authority. There was only one person in the entire imperial city who could have such a voice.

“What’s wrong, Your Majesty?” A gentle female voice came from inside.

“If I had known, I would have announced the crown prince a year later. Now Wei Yang has made no major mistakes, it’s not easy to depose him.” The emperor sounded somewhat regretful.

“Take it easy, you’re too hasty. Even if he doesn’t make mistakes this year, there will be mistakes in the following years. I know you want to pass the throne to Huan’er, but Huan’er is still too young to bear this burden. Let Wei Yang help deal with disasters for the time being.”

“Alright, alright… Sigh.”

Wei Yang’s heart sank like it had fallen into an ice cellar. He couldn’t cry, he just pursed his lips, his eyes reddening.

So that’s how it is…

He turned and left.

Mother must have forgotten, today was her birthday, and her son was still here in the palace.

The first scene soon ended.

In fact, the protagonist of this play was not Wei Yang but the still-infant Wei Huan. However, Wei Yang was a very important character, so much so that the first scene, which should have belonged to the protagonist, was given to him, becoming his stage.

The actor playing Wei Yang was none other than Zhang Yuqing under Bai Ruogu’s banner.

Zhang Yuqing was very excited when he heard the arrangement, never expecting such an important role to fall on him. Since then, he had been studying the script day and night, practicing his acting skills diligently.

Finally, today, he showcased his talents, embodying the minds of both children and adults, the ignorance they should have, the loss and sadness of losing familial affection—all displayed with almost explosive acting skills, giving this drama a spectacular start.

The director couldn’t help but applaud, and Bai Ruogu also walked over to praise him.

When Zhang Yuqing saw Bai Ruogu, he was momentarily stunned, then excitedly rubbed his hands together.

“Thank you, President Bai,” he said earnestly.

“If it weren’t for you giving me this opportunity, I would never have had today’s performance.”

Bai Ruogu patted Zhang Yuqing’s shoulder, and Zhang Yuqing scratched his head in embarrassment.

The filming continued, and with this outfit, Bai Ruogu filmed the following scenes. His acting was equally superb, and the director couldn’t help but give him a thumbs-up.

“Actors from your Xingsu company are indeed different, each one is so outstanding!”

Just as the shooting of <Dusty Life Palace> began, the annual Blue Star Film Festival also commenced. During this time, films of various genres were showcased, and the Blue Star jury would select major awards based on the works.

<Light Years> had signed up for the festival as soon as the film was released, and it was also hailed by the media as the biggest dark horse of the event.

Now, as the festival approached, unsurprisingly, when the list was released, <Light Years> secured sixteen award nominations, covering almost all major categories.

The entire film industry was in an uproar, and as a result, Xingsu was also pushed into the limelight.

One piece of good news after another arrived, and Bai Ruogu messaged Zhuri Laoshi.

[Teacher, have you heard about the film? It’s likely to win many awards.]

Zhuri: [Thank you, and congratulations.]

Bai Ruogu’s eyes flickered, and before he could continue to ask, Zhuri Laoshi continued to send a message.

[I’ll be watching you receive the award in front of the screen. Keep it up.]

Bai Ruogu fell silent for a moment, then replied with a simple “Okay.”

The festival began grandly, with many renowned interstellar actors attending.

Amidst the waves of cheers, Bai Ruogu also entered the venue.

The voices from the audience reached their peak, with some even fainting.

Meanwhile, the entire interstellar scene was broadcasted live, with billions of viewers tuning in to watch the awards ceremony.

As Bai Ruogu took his seat, the camera immediately focused on him, and the barrage of comments flooded the screen.

[Ah, big brother looks so handsome!]

[Wuwuwu, it’s the awards ceremony today, just thinking about big brother’s identity makes me want to cry.]

[Love big brother, love Xingyuan.]

At the same time, discussions about <Light Years> flooded the StarNet.

[Just thinking about the plot makes me restless.]

[But luckily it’s fiction, it’s just a story after all.]

[Wuwuwu, still feeling so sad, my Xingyuan, how will he live on in the future!]

After the host finished the opening speech, the atmosphere reached its climax. The lights converged, all eyes were on the stage, and excerpts from the nominated films were played on the big screen.

“The winner of the Best Actor award for this year’s Blue Star Awards is——”

Everyone tensed up, only to hear the host chuckle and loudly announce, pointing to the thin figure below.

“Bai Ruogu from <Light Years>!”

“Ahh!!” The whole venue erupted, and the screen switched to a clip of Bai Ruogu in the film.

It was a scene of war, a fair-skinned youth following a tall man covered in bloodstains, muttering something while kicking pebbles under his feet.

“Wait for me, I’ll come find you once I graduate.”

[Wuwuwu, burst into tears.]

[Xingyuan, promise me, don’t look for him T_^T.]

In the darkness, a man with deep blue eyes quietly watched the screen, giving a bitter smile and taking a sip of strong liquor.

Bai Ruogu received the award amidst the attention of everyone. He wasn’t very happy, just maintaining a polite smile, which led to various speculations from the outside world.

The host continued to shout: “The winner of the Best Director award is——”

“Li Huai from <Light Years>!”

“Ahhhh——”

“The winner of the Best Visual Effects award is——<Light Years>”

“This is too incredible?!” Someone exclaimed.

Bai Ruogu remained silent, just lowering his gaze to the floor, smiling quietly.

“The winner of Best Cinematography——<Light Years>”

“Best Art Direction——<Light Years>”

“Best…”

One by one, the awards were presented, bringing the entire audience to a frenzy and pushing the atmosphere to a fever pitch. The entire galaxy joined in the cheers, their spirits soaring. <Light Years> gained even more fame, its reputation reaching distant light-years away.

On this night, with the entire galaxy cheering, the final award also concluded.

“The winner of the Best Screenwriter Award is——”

“<Light Years> Zhuri!”

In the dark, the man finished his last sip of wine and watched the scene on the screen.

“Let me go! I want to take him back, let me go!”

Half-drunk, he held the wine bottle, leaning on the table, and laughed deeply.

“Please, Zhuri, come to the stage to receive the award. Please, Zhuri…”

On the dazzling stage, the host repeated the call again and again, but no one appeared. He looked towards Bai Ruogu in the audience, who kept his head down and remained motionless.

In the darkness, the man smashed the wine bottle to the ground with force, raising his head with sharp eyes.

The next second, he stood up, grabbed his coat, and threw it over his shoulder, the gold epaulettes on his shoulders gleaming.

As the door opened, numerous soldiers stood neatly outside, waiting. The Marshal, who was inspecting the troops outside, turned at the sound and saw the man who had drunk a bit too much.

He laughed wildly, “You always complain about my drinking, yet here you are, drunk!”

“Shut up!” The man’s thin lips parted slightly, his eyes fierce.

The Marshal, sensing the situation, composed himself and turned to shout at the tens of thousands of soldiers, “Move out, to planet Ketan!”

“Yes!”

Countless warships started, a vast array rushing into space.

Planet Ketan had been unlucky, facing an invasion from foreign enemies. The Emperor, helpless, could only seek aid from the Interstellar Federation.

The fires of war spread across planet Ketan. The Emperor knelt in the general’s cemetery, staring blankly at the towering tombstone. Behind him, the sounds of gunfire filled the air.

The movie <Light Years> was not just a hit, it was so popular that even people on the remote planet Ketan knew about it.

“Why couldn’t Xingyuan take Eisley away? Isn’t Xingyuan Eisley’s family?!” This was the question he heard most these days.

“But who knows? Who can prove it?” he murmured.

“The entire interstellar population saw it! Hundreds of millions of people can attest to it!” a young student retorted.

He bowed his head and smiled, his eyes bloodshot as he looked at the urn before him.

“Perhaps this is what you really meant by hiring someone to make a movie?”

Suddenly, the sound of artillery ceased, the midday sun dimmed, and shadows fell over his vision.

The sound of engines roared in his ears, many and noisy.

The hatches opened, and soldiers scouted ahead, with many people lined up as if welcoming someone important.

He moved his legs and turned around, looking up.

He saw a man in military uniform, surrounded by thousands of people, walking towards him step by step in his leather boots.

Twice they met: once, he was driven away from here, and once, he arrived at his plea.

Days and nights of war had left him exhausted and he didn’t want to stand. He just looked up at the tall man and smiled bitterly, pleading.

“Thank you for coming in person. I’ll leave my planet in your hands…”

Before he could finish, a hand in a white glove reached out to him, the voice hoarse.

“You know what I want.”

The Emperor paused and finally smiled.

With complex emotions, he held the urn and raised it above his head, “It’s yours.”

The Marshal had been casually smoking a cigar, but when he turned and saw that scene, his expression changed.

The cigar fell.

He watched as his long-time political rival, upon seeing the urn, took off his gloves and held it tightly.

The once stern and strict Chief of Staff, now in this moment, abandoned his formality and, like a child, hugged the urn and cried.

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Taw’s Note: From the start, I had a feeling that the movie was based on a true story, but I didn’t expect Hua Xingyuan = Chief of Staff?? 🤯
I even guessed that maybe the emperor from planet Ketan is Hua Xingyuan’s friend, Xu Mo, or even Hua Xingyuan himself. Stupid me.

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Chapter 43 一 Bai Ruogu’s luxurious doll.

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In the evening, Bai Ruogu held Su Mou to sleep.

The small chibi doll was held in his arms, its eyes wide open, its body stiff, and completely motionless, turning red all over.

It wanted to soften… but it couldn’t!

As a qualified lover, accompanying his beloved to sleep and ensuring they were comfortable was his duty.

According to analysis, the reason his beloved held him now was because he liked his appearance. If he softened, it would go against his beloved’s wishes!

The small chibi doll dutifully stayed at its post. Even when it was squeezed by a leg or bitten on the head in the middle of the night, with saliva soaking it, it remained diligent, its body straight and eyes staring at the ceiling.

The next morning, when Bai Ruogu woke up, he expected to find a layer of dark blue “blanket” covering him but was surprised to find a stiff doll on his chest.

Seeing this, it looked like it had maintained this form all night.

This made Bai Ruogu feel heartbroken. He quickly gathered it into his arms, softly coaxing it.

“Why don’t you soften? It’s so uncomfortable like this.”

The doll blinked its big eyes, “Because you like me in this form.”

Bai Ruogu was silent for a moment, his expression becoming complicated. He sighed and recited as if inputting a command, “From now on, prioritize your own comfort…”

“But what if you don’t like it…”

“You don’t need to worry about me. Your comfort comes first, consider everything else after you are satisfied.”

The indicator light on the smart brain flashed, and a mechanical voice responded, “Received, system updated.”

Bai Ruogu’s eyes softened, and he kissed the doll several times. Then he turned on the smart brain to order some doll supplies online.

Bai Ruogu, accustomed to a simple lifestyle, didn’t usually buy things. But this time, since it was for Su Mou, he bought a lot of little items.

Su Mou watched the data on the StarNet, recognizing Bai Ruogu’s familiar signature…

He paused for a moment, then took out a large discount coupon from the bottom of his box and applied it on.

Bai Ruogu was about to make the payment when the screen displayed the price: 89,579,632 star coins.

Just as he was about to enter his password, the interface changed, and a large red envelope descended from the sky.

[Congratulations! You’ve triggered a large discount coupon.]

Bai Ruogu’s eyes lit up. Could he still have such luck? He didn’t know if it was five or ten star coins discount.

He selected “use,” and the numbers on the screen quickly dropped in his astonishment…

[The coupon has applied a discount, and you only need to pay 0.01 star coins.]

Bai Ruogu: ??!

At the same moment, banners were unfurled in the space, and celebratory music began to play.

[Congratulations, Su Mou! You have achieved the ‘Thrifty Lover’ milestone.]

Su Mou’s expression became like this——

n_n

. . . . .

Today was the opening ceremony of <Dusty Life Palace>. Xingsu had rented the venue long in advance, decorated it grandly with rolling screens, and awaited the arrival of various reporters.

The main character, Wei Huan, was played by Bai Ruogu, and other Xingsu artists played significant roles in the drama.

Meanwhile, Yu Shuang and Mu Qian, two entertainment companies with similar status to Xingsu, also sent their own artists to participate.

Amidst the crowd’s attention, luxurious flying vehicles landed at the main gate one after another, with fans holding support signs and screaming.

Suddenly, a low-key black flying vehicle landed. Before the fans could react, the security guards hurried to greet it.

“Ahh! It’s Bai Ruogu!” The fans went wild, surging forward. The bodyguards quickly stepped in to block them.

The hatch opened, and Bai Ruogu, dressed in a custom-made suit, nodded to everyone with a slender figure and a smile on his face.

“Ahhh!” The screams grew louder.

“Oh my god! Look at me, brother, I’m your number one fan!”

“Look at me, look at me, I’m number three!”

Bai Ruogu’s fans were the loudest, with most people there for him.

At that moment, someone noticed Bai Ruogu carrying a large backpack.

“Look, what’s that?” someone shouted.

“Brother, what are you carrying?” a girl yelled at Bai Ruogu.

Bai Ruogu blinked and replied, “My baby.”

“Waaaaah!”

“Oh my gosh!” The fans were in an uproar.

“He actually said ‘baby’! I’m so jealous, I feel like I just ate ten pounds of lemons,” someone shouted.

“Hey, hey! Don’t get excited, brother said he was talking about his baby, not calling that person ‘baby’… Ah ah ah, I can’t take it anymore, even though I know what he means, I’m still feeling so jealous, waaah.”

The little doll inside the backpack blinked, found a comfortable spot to sit, and its eyes curved into crescents, almost bubbling with joy.

After Bai Ruogu entered, he didn’t go to the scene first but headed to the backstage.

Due to time constraints, many things he had bought online had been delivered there. Now, he has unpacked the packages one by one and placed a large pile of them in the preparation room.

Since there were many people in outside, Bai Ruogu, in order not to disturb the little doll, comforted it for a while before leaving it there and going outside alone.

The noise outside continued. The little doll sat at the backstage, blinking and swaying its head back and forth.

All the things in the pile next to it belonged to him. The little doll bent his eyes when he saw it, and walked over crookedly.

Qi Qier was an artist newly signed by Yu Shuang. She had gained some fame by playing a supporting role in a popular drama and had been promoted to a second-tier artist.

To support her, the company had given her a valuable opportunity, which Qi Qier was naturally very excited about and determined not to miss.

When she arrived, the company had arranged a vehicle for her, but she refused. To leave a grand impression on the public, she spent 200,000 star coins to rent a spacecraft from Bai Group and landed in front of the media.

Sure enough, the flashlights gathered, and Qi Qier felt relieved. Dressed in a rented high-end gown, she walked into the building with her head held high.

However, she didn’t know that Bai Group, though a famous mech manufacturing group, was also owned by Bai Ruogu’s family.

The spacecraft she rented was one of Bai Group’s relatively inexpensive models. As the heir to Bai Group, Bai Ruogu’s spacecraft was the top model of the year.

She walked into the backstage in high spirits, touching the pendant around her neck, feeling delighted.

Although she couldn’t afford the top brands of the empire, the one she wore was still quite famous.

Qi Qier had always been a dreamer. Thinking about how beautifully she was dressed, she couldn’t help but spin around, lost in her fantasies.

Today, she would be the most dazzling one in the room. Who could outshine her in such a splendid outfit? She had spent all her savings on it.

Just as she walked into the backstage, a light almost blinded her.

She rubbed her eyes, and her excitement turned to shock.

In disbelief, she walked over to a corner where a transparent blue doll lay on a recliner, gently swaying.

If it were just a simple doll, it would be fine, but its outfit…

Whose doll was this, adorned with sunglasses? If they were just ordinary sunglasses, it wouldn’t be a big deal. But these were the top brand in the empire, worth 200,000 star coins!

Qi Qier’s heart raced, especially when she saw that the sunglasses seemed custom-made for the doll. She felt indescribable jealousy.

Who was so extravagant as to order custom sunglasses for a doll?

But the shock didn’t end there. When she saw the logo on the doll’s clothes, her mouth twitched.

That brand… wasn’t it the one she had originally planned to custom order from but couldn’t afford? Ahhh… she was going crazy!

And the mini shoes on the doll’s feet—damn! They were from a brand used by top celebrities, usually for high-end custom outfits. Who was so wasteful to get a pair of canvas shoes for a doll from this brand?

Qi Qier was frantic with envy, looking at the doll as if filled with ten jars of vinegar!

“Whose doll is this, treated so well?” Qi Qier said sourly.

Just as her jealousy reached a peak, her smart brain rang. It was her manager, asking her to go out to get something.

Qi Qier shot the doll a resentful glance and left the backstage.

A barely audible mechanical voice sounded in the space.

“Name: Qi Qier.

According to facial expression and action analysis:

The likelihood of this woman being jealous of AI Su Mou is 99.9%.

Reason for jealousy:

The doll’s eyes blinked, and there was a hint of curiosity in them.

The new clothes, shoes, and everything else Ruogu bought for me. She’s jealous I have a good boyfriend.

Conclusion:

Ruogu is great, others don’t have what I have. Ruogu is mine and won’t be shared.”

The doll nodded in satisfaction, and Qi Qier’s problem was consequently solved by the doll.

It then climbed down from the recliner, found the mini markers Bai Ruogu had bought for it.

Because it had no fingers, the soft aquamarine crystal made a “pop” sound as it absorbed the pen, and it became like this——

” => “

It held a stern expression, writing a line on it with seriousness: “Bai Ruogu’s treasure.”

The characters were very neat, almost like they were printed.

After a while, as if sensing something, it quickly returned the marker to its original position, climbed onto the recliner, put on sunglasses, and maintained its previous posture without any deviation.

When Qi Qier returned, as expected, she saw the shouting words and couldn’t help but scream.

“Ah ah ah! It’s actually from Brother’s family! Oh my God, I thought it was lucky enough to be in the same crew as my brother, but I didn’t expect this! Ahhh!”

After saying that, she looked at the doll with even more envy and jealousy. “Oh my God, how can this thing have such good luck? Ahhh, it’s killing me! Just thinking about being able to get close to my brother, I can’t handle it, it’s so sour.”

She didn’t notice that the doll’s head tilted up slightly, the eyes covered by sunglasses forming crescent moons, and the pinched corners of its mouth curving upwards.

Just a little more, and his legs would have been up in the air.

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Taw’s note: ahahahaha… Su Mou’s so cute (⁠つ⁠≧⁠▽⁠≦⁠)⁠つ

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Chapter 42 一 The Domineering Bai Rich Wife and His Miraculous Mou Mou.

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If a company’s artist is involved in a scandal, the company must deal with it immediately. If not handled properly, it could seriously damage the artist’s future career.

So, as soon as Bai Ruogu arrived at the company today, his agent came in with an aggressive manner and slammed the documents onto his desk, reprimanding him sternly.

“You’ve gone too far. Do you realize how much influence you have now? You can’t just go out casually like this. Now look, you’ve been caught by the reporters. What are you going to do about it?”

As he spoke, the agent’s face took on an angry expression. Since he was an AI, his expressions weren’t very vivid, so he imitated an example from the StarNet, which turned out like this——

(▼皿▼#)

Bai Ruogu, who was organizing documents:…

He cleared his throat as he looked at Su Mou’s expression, his fingers pressing down on the corners of his mouth that wanted to curl up, suppressing his smile.

Bai Ruogu went with the flow and continued to act according to Su Mou’s plot.

He first appeared very surprised, pretending to be nervous as he quickly checked the hot topic on the StarNet.

In the picture, because of his cover, Su Mou didn’t reveal much.

In addition, when he placed his hand on the ball and caressed it, the ball was stimulated and became more transparent. It just so happened that the curtains behind him were wheat-colored, which gave everyone the illusion that it was a person.

Seeing this, Bai Ruogu raised his eyebrows slightly, but outwardly, he pretended to be very flustered, nervously staring at Su Mou.

“I… I didn’t know there were paparazzi following me… What should I do now?”

Su Mou looked straight at Bai Ruogu. In fact, he wasn’t angry, but the protocol told him that the agent should be angry at this point!

He stared at Bai Ruogu’s “sincere” expression, searching for the next strategy in the space.

He “frowned” and pretended to be professional as he took two steps, then sighed mechanically.

“The best thing to do now is to…” His voice was just about to speak when the main consciousness stopped him and resisted this suggestion.

Main consciousness: No! Ruogu belongs to him, he can’t be pushed away!

Agent: …

He didn’t know how to proceed next.

Luckily, Bai Ruogu gave him a way out at this moment.

“No!” Bai Ruogu showed a sad and reluctant expression. “He’s my lover, I can’t do this.”

The agent, hearing this, continued to play his role.

“You must do this, I’m your agent!”

Main consciousness also refused: No, I want Ruogu, you can’t do this.

Bai Ruogu: “No! I can’t!”

Agent: “You must.”

Main consciousness: Absolutely not.

In this way, the three of them were in a tug of war. Before Bai Ruogu could tease his lover much, he saw him freeze up and stand straight.

“What’s wrong?” Bai Ruogu asked anxiously.

Su Mou blinked: “I’ve crashed.”

Bai Ruogu: …

Finally, Bai Ruogu also learned the common approach of the public, neither clarifying nor admitting, maintaining a vague attitude.

For the fans, if their brother didn’t admit it, it meant nothing. There was no news in the circle, and some even thought Bai Ruogu was just hyping things up.

Preparations for the web series were ready, and with the support of various interests, the opening ceremony was grandly held.

Just the day before, Bai Ruogu finally had some free time. He looked over his schedule and sighed.

… It’s time to meet the people above.

Back when the variety show came out, he received an invitation to enroll from the principal of the Imperial Mecha Academy.

At first he was stunned for a moment, then he refused in silence.

It’s not that he didn’t want to go, but he was too interested.

He has a clear understanding of himself. Although he is interested in acting, he can control himself. As for scientific research… I guess he will be hooked as soon as he starts.

It might not just be a matter of a few days, but perhaps his whole life.

He thought there would be no more contact after that, but they persisted, sending emails every other day. They didn’t ask him to enroll now, but proposed a meeting between the two of them.

After this stalemate, Bai Ruogu finally agreed.

They agreed to meet at a high-end venue.

In the private room, an energetic old man poured a cup of tea for Bai Ruogu and asked him with a smile.

“Xiao Bai, to be honest, you are a promising young man. It would be a pity if you didn’t pursue scientific research.”

Bai Ruogu responded with a smile. He lifted the teacup, took a sip, and then set it down.

“Not bad, the craftsmanship is very good.”

After saying that, he leaned back in his chair and looked at the principal with a smile.

“What is your name?”

Principal: ??

He was stunned for a moment, then coughed, “My surname is Sun.”

“Ah…” Bai Ruogu murmured softly, “Xiao Sun.”

Principal: ???

He squinted his eyes, feeling a bit uneasy. This kid Bai Ruogu seemed a bit strange?

The two chatted for a while, having a good time talking about mecha.

Nowadays, even though Bai Ruogu read scientific books for two hours every day, there were still some things he hadn’t heard of.

Principal Sun was the same. When Bai Ruogu left back then, many theories hadn’t been disseminated, and some still hadn’t been studied by people today.

After talking about technology, they moved on to life.

“Guess what my name is?” Principal Sun teased Bai Ruogu.

How could Bai Ruogu know? He shook his head, and Principal Sun sighed.

“Like you, I was born into a mecha family. My entire family venerates our ancestor, so I share the same name with him.”

As he spoke, he dipped his finger in tea and wrote three characters on the table in front of Bai Ruogu.

Sun Ruogu.

Bai Ruogu: …

With a smile, Principal Sun looked at him.

“Xiao Bai, I really like your name. Would you consider becoming my apprentice?” He spoke while reminiscing about something.

“Actually, I always regarded our ancestor as my master. What do you think? Isn’t this fate?”

Bai Ruogu: …

This is called rebellion and disrespecting your master.

Seeing Bai Ruogu’s indifference, Principal Sun didn’t force him. He seemed to think of something and took a small transparent box out of his pocket, placing it on the table.

“Do you recognize this material?” He looked at Bai Ruogu with interest.

Bai Ruogu lowered his head, and as he saw the faint blue hue, his eyes flickered slightly.

Seeing that he didn’t speak, Principal Sun continued, “This is aquamarine crystal, a new material currently used as a conductor. It’s not only expensive but also not very practical.”

Bai Ruogu paused, then looked up, his voice tinged with doubt, “Not very practical?”

“Isn’t it?” Principal Sun sighed. “Developing aquamarine crystal has always been the Empire’s top research topic. Recently, the head of the research institute said that whoever can make aquamarine crystal move on its own will get his position.”

Bai Ruogu’s eyes flickered, and he clenched his hand under the table.

As it was getting late, Principal Sun let Bai Ruogu go back first, while he stayed there to think.

Bai Ruogu nodded and left.

As soon as he stepped out of the building, he was greeted by bright sunlight and an open expanse of space. Bai Ruogu paused for a moment, then turned his back to the building and walked away.

He didn’t see a small meteor streak across the sky behind him, leaving a fleeting scene.

At the same time, in the private room’s side door, the chief of staff’s finger twitched, as if sensing something, and he looked up at the sky.

In the air, the sound of a lighter flicking was heard, and the smell of smoke spread everywhere.

“Why is this kid Bai Ruogu so lacking in spirit? He’s far behind his father!” The marshal’s strong voice was taunting as he leaned back in his chair, resting one leg on the table.

“Get down.” The chief of staff’s voice was steady.

He seemed to smell the smoke, his brows furrowing, his tone unkind.

“Who allowed you to smoke? Put it out!”

The marshal’s hand paused, and he cursed, “Who do you think you are, bossing me around?”

The chief of staff’s chest heaved as he took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.

“You, put away your cigar, put on your coat properly, and don’t wear it carelessly. I hate sloppy appearances. Also, put your legs down and sit up straight.”

The marshal, who had been fighting wars for years, had long since developed a casual demeanor. Hearing the chief of staff’s tone made him even angrier.

“Who the hell do you think you are, telling me what to do? I do what I like!”

As soon as he finished speaking, a gunshot suddenly rang out in the room.

The marshal stood aside, breathing heavily, glaring viciously at the chief of staff who stood there holding a gun.

“Ruthless! You’re f*cking ruthless! You’ve been targeting me all these years and no one else!”

After saying that, he flung his clothes aside and strode out the door.

Principal Sun, who was outside, heard the commotion and nervously came over.

“What happened? This…”

The marshal spat on the ground and gave a backward glance.

“What else could it be? This guy can’t stand soldiers at all!”

After saying this, he left the place.

When Principal Sun went in, he saw the chief of staff sitting on the sofa, looking exhausted with his eyes tightly closed.

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On Bai Ruogu’s way back, he saw a children’s clothing store.

Inside, there were shoes, socks, everything from top to bottom, and even mini wardrobes.

In the past, Bai Ruogu was not interested in this, but he suddenly thought of something, and his smile gradually broadened…

In his rental room, Bai Ruogu placed the mini wardrobe in his own room, even setting up a mini changing room.

Then, he picked up a notebook and pen and started sketching at the desk.

Su Mou, after being fed a battery, regained consciousness. Seeing Bai Ruogu sitting at the desk waving at him, he tilted his head and jumped over.

Bai Ruogu squinted and smiled, pointing to the sketch on the desk and said, “Ah Mou, can you transform according to this design?”

The ball: ?

It stretched itself out, then bent its head down to look below.

On the drawing, there was a chibi-style naked human figure.

The ball wobbled, then nodded.

The elongated blue object gradually stretched, extended limbs, and its body significantly shrank.

It even had a head, with several indentations on its face forming features.

The little dark blue figure was a big-headed doll, and after it was formed, it curiously tried to walk on the desk with its little feet, almost falling over due to lack of balance.

Bai Ruogu quickly supported it. Looking at the soft, approximately forty-centimeter-tall chibi doll in front of him, his heart melted.

He picked up the small clothes he had prepared long ago and handed them to the little doll. The little doll had no hands, so he took them with his arms, raised his head, and his large blue eyes turned around, looking curiously.

“Mou-ya! Try on these clothes and let me see if it looks good on you.”

Little doll: ?

It looked around, as if searching for something.

Bai Ruogu had already prepared for this. He took out a changing room made from a cardboard box and placed it on the desk.

“Go in first, I’ll guard the door for you.”

The little doll nodded and walked in with a “creaking” sound.

When it finished changing and came out, Bai Ruogu’s eyes lit up, and he quickly took photos with his smart brain.

After everything was done, he picked up the little doll and personally helped it put on the mini shoes, even tying the laces.

Then, he put on a hat and sunglasses, making it look like a small doll.

Bai Ruogu was now completely in love with it and directly hugged the little doll and kissed it.

Little doll: !

Somehow, the little doll changed color. His dark blue body had a hint of pink…

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