Chapter 2009: The Days of Being Pampered by My Wife in the Insect Clan 42

Ze Nuoer felt that his own male lord was a bit strange.

No, it was especially strange.

When he first Felt Something Off, it was an afternoon working at the military department; the cleanup work of virus eradication required the First Legion to travel back and forth to various fringe planets, compiling lists and distributing relief aid.

This period inevitably got a bit busy; when he suddenly had a free moment, Ze Nuoer realized that Jin Chen hadn't come to the military department to accompany him for work in several days, and even the number of times he got off work together had decreased.

Those who are favored always can't help but become arrogant due to favor.

Ze Nuoer wouldn't doubt his male lord's feelings for him, but he couldn't help thinking of other strange things.

The more his thoughts scattered, the more Ze Nuoer even suspected that Jin Chen was about to disappear.

Thus, the hardworking Major General Ze Nuoer planned to leave early today.

As soon as he reached the base gate, Kai Wen and An Bo caught him.

"Ze Nuoer! Wait a moment!" An Bo ran to stand in front of Ze Nuoer, subtly blocking the iris recognition lock at the gate, and solemnly placed his hand on his shoulder.

"Kai Wen and I have something to discuss with you."

Ze Nuoer wondered, "What is it?"

"... Uh, what is it?" An Bo glanced at Kai Wen, then said, "What do you want with Ze Nuoer?"

Kai Wen: "……" How would I know? It wasn't me who promised Lord Jin Chen to buy time.

Ze Nuoer's calm yet doubtful gaze turned to Kai Wen again.

A few seconds later, Kai Wen's expression unchanged: "Danny wants to see you; it's probably about Third Legion business."

"Does it have to be today?" Ze Nuoer frowned slightly; he was missing his male lord a bit.

"Yes, the business is urgent; it's best to go in person." Kai Wen nodded.

Half a star-hour passed.

Third Legion base, office.

Danny looked blankly at Ze Nuoer: "I'm looking for you?"

"I don't know how."

They glanced at each other, then looked toward Kai Wen and An Bo.

"I remembered wrong." Kai Wen said without missing a breath, "It's all An Bo's fault for messing up my mind."

Ze Nuoer: "……"

He glanced at his wristband, utterly helpless: "You've wasted nearly a star-hour of my time."

An Bo covered his face in a faux-crying pose: "Ze Nuoer, you've changed; after getting married, do you no longer want to share your time with us?"

"Cough, enough." Kai Wen kicked An Bo's foot, indicating that dragging on any longer would make them late.

"We're coming to your house today to mooch a meal; welcome?" Kai Wen asked.

Danny's blank expression instantly turned to anticipation; his gaze at Ze Nuoer burned brightly, as if it could emit light.

"Welcome." Ze Nuoer nodded, pinching his brow.

Waiting until he got home, before even entering the door, Ze Nuoer felt even stranger.

His and Jin Chen's home is a standalone villa; although the neighbors are far apart, they still know each other.

Today their gazes were abnormal… scorching, and they warmly greeted and chatted, even some new faces appeared, as if they were expecting something.

Even as keen as Ze Nuoer, he was dazed by today's string of oddities; now he just wants to go home and keep his male lord company.

What he didn't know was that many shocking posts had appeared on the Starnet, the sole reason being: Lord Jin Chen was about to empty all the flower shops in the capital, supposedly just to give his male consort a birthday celebration and even a confession/proposal!

— As for why he'd still confess after being married, the female bugs thought sourly, it's probably just Lord Jin Chen's romance.

The instant Ze Nuoer pushed open the door, his pupils twitched sharply; his unconsciously clenched fingers revealed his inner unrest.

From the front gate's courtyard extending to the main house, previously only roadside grasses and flowers were planted; now it's filled with bright red beautiful roses and various flowers, leaving only a central path for passage.

The branches and leaves are lush green, the flower colors varied and bright.

It's like stepping into a kingdom of dreamy flowers, with sky-filling butterflies of starlight dancing about.

Ze Nuoer suddenly recalled that a few days ago his male lord had asked him what his favorite flower was, and he had said roses.

Thus the most vibrant and beautiful flowers in the courtyard were roses.

"Hurry up and go in." An Bo urged with a smile from behind the door.

Ze Nuoer took a deep breath, slowly walked toward the main house, unable to imagine how much thought it must have taken to arrange it like this.

The moisture welling up in Ze Nuoer's eyes, upon seeing Jin Chen standing among the rose bushes, turned into a silent gaze; perhaps even he himself hadn't noticed how obvious his affection was.

"My lord."

"Ze Nuoer, happy birthday."

Jin Chen took the prettiest rose, made it into a bouquet, held it in his arms and gave it to Ze Nuoer, raising his hand to gently stroke the corner of his eye.

"Why are you crying, wife?"

Ze Nuoer's nose tingled sourly as he looked up at him: "I haven't really celebrated a birthday before; I forgot."

Military females rarely celebrate birthdays, even if born into nobility.

"It's fine; I'll remember for you."

Jin Chen took Ze Nuoer's left hand, placed it at his lips and kissed it, a smile playing at his brow: "Birthdays are for receiving gifts."

"Mm……"

Ze Nuoer's vision seemed veiled by a watery mist, specks of faint gold light flickering, yet he couldn't bear to blink.

"Do I have a gift too?"

"Of course."

Jin Chen took out the ring, rubbed it with his fingertip for a moment, and explained: "In ancient Earth, married partners wear rings to symbolize unwavering loyalty and uniqueness."

Ze Nuoer's fingertip twitched, his heart suddenly racing; even though he noticed many bugs peeking from the garden, he couldn't care less.

"Another one, I'll put it on for you." Ze Nuo Er, after hearing the explanation, immediately grabbed Jin Chen's hand.

"Okay."

Jin Chen smiled slightly, happily reached out, after putting on the ring, their ten fingers interlocked, holding tightly.

"I really like it." Ze Nuo Er said very solemnly, his light gold hair brushed by the evening night wind, the star-light butterflies behind him shining brighter than the twinkling stars.

"I like the surprise you prepared, I like the roses in the courtyard."

"And what about me?" Jin Chen tilted his head.

Ze Nuo Er's heart went soft, he wrapped the bouquet around Jin Chen's neck, brushing his lips, whispered softly: "I love you."

The drenched heart, in the warmth named love, burned hot; how could it not make him infatuated?

【Detected Villain Blackening Value -5, total 0!】

An Bo and them finally moved in, eye sockets hot with joy for their friend, also moved by this surprise.

"Ze Nuo Er, happy birthday… How strange, I'm still the first to wish you a happy birthday." An Bo scratched his head, also feeling choked up.

"I'll also celebrate my birthday from now on." Dani murmured, a smile appearing on his lips, "Even if it's just with friends."

Such a marriage and heroic lord, he no longer dares to hope; being able to pull himself out of past painful memories is already a great fortune.

Fortunately there's Ze Nuo Er, fortunately Lord Jin Chen stepped in, only then could the divorce proceed smoothly.

"Thank you." Ze Nuo Er's eye sockets still red, his gentle smile couldn't be hidden.

"Come in, I've prepared dinner."

Jin Chen opened the door of the inner chamber.