NOVEL NEXT Ch 12
Gossiping Zergs
Ever since returning from the medical check-up center, a subtle air of affection had been floating between the two Zergs. It was as if a jar of sweet seasoning had accidentally spilled into their lives, making everything feel warm and harmonious.
One morning, Zhao left early for the military headquarters.
Meanwhile, He Yi, with nothing to do, lazed around at home. Having spent every moment together recently, this brief separation left He Yi feeling a bit empty inside.
In the morning, He Yi lounged on the sofa, browsing a shopping website. His nimble, pale fingers flew across the screen, tossing package after package of snacks for female Zergs into the shopping cart. He then moved on to the clothing section, adding the top-ranked female Zerg outfits, followed by some classic flying machines, before finally making a single large payment.
Staring at the final checkout amount on the order page, he couldn’t help but laugh.
The joy of spending money was simply unbeatable.
Of course, he had to share his happiness with his beloved wife. He Yi took a screenshot and sent it to the female Zerg with the caption:
“Ah Zhao, I bought you something today. I’m really happy, how about you? [Heart gesture.jpg]”
After sending the message, he placed his hands behind his head, leaned back on the sofa, closed his eyes, and waited with interest.
At the military headquarters, General Zhao was in a meeting, listening to his subordinates report on military affairs when his comm device, usually set to “Do Not Disturb” before meetings, miraculously rang.
And it was his special ringtone.
The military Zergs exchanged glances and then turned their eyes to General Zhao, who was fiddling with his device since the ringtone started. His usually stoic face displayed a series of emotions—confusion, surprise, and even a touch of shyness—leaving the military Zergs in awe.
Their gossiping hearts burned with curiosity.
General Zhao, who was usually decisive and swift, found himself caught in a whirlwind of hesitation as he tried to reply to the male Zerg’s message. He typed and deleted, then typed again, always feeling that his words weren’t quite perfect.
In the end, not wanting to keep the male Zerg waiting too long, he sent a message that he hoped was good enough, albeit with some trepidation.
“Thank you, Master. I’m very happy too. [Love you, mwah.jpg]”
His long, slender, and pristine fingers danced across the virtual screen, and with a quick flick, he added a line of transfer information.
The military Zergs were in awe as they watched General Zhao’s expressions shift from conflicted and troubled to joyful and delighted.
After chatting with his master during work hours, General Zhao put down his device and immediately returned to his poker face, forcing an explanation, “That was just an inquiry from General Wai.”
The military Zergs wore expressions of “We get it, we get it, we’ll keep it a secret.” But still… why did he feel the need to explain to us that it was an inquiry from General Wai? Isn’t this just a case of trying to cover up by revealing too much?
General Zhao, maintaining his stoic expression, lowered his eyes and coughed lightly, casually tapping the metal conference table, “Do you think I’d lie to you? Let’s continue with the meeting.”
The military Zergs squinted their eyes.
Hmph, why didn’t they believe him?
Meanwhile, He Yi, who had been pretending to nap with his eyes closed, felt his device vibrate.
He quickly opened it and was momentarily stunned. The female Zerg’s first line was normal, but the second line left him speechless.
“Spend as much as you want, don’t hold back. [Screenshot of account balance.jpg] Once our marriage is officially registered, all of this will be yours. [Shy smile.jpg]”
Ding! He Yi’s device notified him of a large transfer. As he stared at the seemingly endless string of zeros, he felt a little dizzy.
Sending money over such a trivial thing?
He Yi was overjoyed.
In his good mood, He Yi decided to let Xiao Yi, his robot assistant, have some freedom, so he disabled its mute mode.
“Ah! My great master, thank you for restoring my voice mode!” Xiao Yi circled the sofa, a bit sluggish after being inactive for so long, but after a few laps, it returned to smooth and fluid movement.
He Yi generously said, “As long as you don’t say anything bad about Zhao, I’ll give you freedom of speech.” With that, he turned his attention back to the device screen.
Recently, He Yi had been frequenting various sections of the StarNet forums, gaining a general understanding of the customs and culture of the Zerg race.
By noon, under the bright sunlight, he had thoroughly read through the “Male Zerg Protection Law,” and his worldview was forcibly reshaped.
For the sake of species continuation, the Zerg race had an almost perverse level of protection for male Zergs. Male Zergs could exploit and even trample on female Zergs, and society would still consider it legal and reasonable. However, if a female Zerg caused even the slightest harm to a male Zerg, they would face the harshest legal consequences.
Especially the higher-ranking male Zergs with strong mental power and rich pheromones, who were granted noble status and enjoyed countless privileges.
Current high-ranking male Zerg He Yi: No more worrying about breaking the law. [Old man on subway looking at phone.jpg]
With a “might as well” attitude, He Yi decided to be a storm petrel.
—Let the storm rage even harder!
So, he dragged out the “Zerg Race Marriage Law” from his device and skimmed through it. His mouth formed an O-shape in shock.
The content that shattered his worldview was too numerous to count.
For instance, after marriage, all of a female Zerg’s assets belong entirely to the male Zerg.
Moreover, the scenes from old-fashioned novels before his transmigration, where the female protagonist would have her heart ripped out and be hung on the city walls for three days and nights, were akin to the Zerg society’s practice of clipping a female Zerg’s wings and suspending them in a punishment chamber for ten days and nights while being whipped.
This wasn’t called a sadistic romance or a brutal seizure; in the marriage law, it had a unique term.
Euphemistically named: Education.
In the marriage law, there were over a thousand “education provisions” alone. The methods of “education” were varied, leaving one dizzy with their creativity.
He Yi: Zerg society, how terrifying! [Shivering.jpg]
Ding-dong~!
He Yi barely managed to suppress his complex emotions and clicked open the message notification.
“Dear customer! Your package number 4032 has arrived at the villa. If you have specific delivery instructions, please contact courier robot number 009. Efficient service guaranteed, feel free to inquire!”
“Xiao Yi, bring the package inside.”
“Ah, my great master! It is an honor to serve you!” Xiao Yi’s tone was cheerful, full of ups and downs.
He Yi frowned, “Where’s the male Zerg strategy chip you had recently? Why are you back to speaking in ancient Zerg dialect? Can’t you just be normal?”
Xiao Yi instantly complained:
“Ah, Master! Your reserved female servant had malicious intent! He destroyed Xiao Yi’s chip, leaving me with only the chip from the barren star days. This is not only an insult to Xiao Yi but also a disrespect to you! His intentions deserve to be punished!”
Its tone was passionate, the red light in its eyes flashing, and its green metal body bent at a right angle.
“Ah, Master! Great male Zerg lord! Please take up your little whip, let him taste the shivers of the soul, let him feel pain, let him tremble every day!”
He Yi warned unhappily, “The robot return center welcomes you.”
Xiao Yi wisely shut its mouth and scurried off to fetch the package.
After dining alone in the afternoon, the leisurely He Yi slumped on the sofa, pondering a question: where were the Zerg race’s fruits?
Even in the harsh end times, thanks to his plant-based abilities, he could ensure he had fresh, juicy fruits after meals. However, since arriving on the Zerg planet several days ago, he hadn’t seen a single trace of fruit.
It didn’t make sense.
Although the food on the Zerg planet was incredibly delicious, the lack of fruit after meals made him feel like something was missing, like the meal lacked a certain soul. It just didn’t feel right. If he were still living on the resource-scarce barren star, it would be understandable, but now that he was on a prosperous planet, the inability to enjoy delicious fruits was somewhat torturous.
He Yi opened the StarNet forum and searched for the keyword: fruit.
The search results were zero.
He typed again: durian, his favorite fruit.
Then, he saw a bunch of entries in the search results and randomly clicked on a highlighted hot post.
Post title: #818 Offering Fruit that Enchants Female Zergs’ Souls#
He swiped the screen to read carefully:
1# Begging for Offering Fruit with Payment
I, a female Zerg with a shattered core, have only one dying wish—to receive and eat an offering fruit gifted by the male Zerg lord.
2# Second-Hand Aircraft Special
[Pats your head.jpg] Child, rest in peace. I hope you can fulfill your wish after returning to the embrace of the Zerg God.
3# I’ll Knock Your Head Off If You Argue with Me
Stop dreaming! The male Zerg lord only gets two offering fruits a month. How could he possibly give one to another Zerg?
4# Admiral’s Die-Hard Fan, Challenge Me if You Disagree
I was lucky enough to taste a lemon fruit. The sourness hides a bitter taste that cuts to the bone, and the bitterness buries a sourness that etches into the flesh. I ate while watching the male lord and that sub-female servant I hate the most, being all lovey-dovey. [Sour enough to lose my teeth.jpg] [Bitter enough to cause heartache.jpg]
5# Lavender With Purple Sadness
Come here, a hug of love! We, who share the same sorrow, can only cry in self-pity. [Crying uncontrollably.jpg]
6# Need to Lay an Egg
Going anonymous first, I can secretly tell you what durian fruit tastes like. The flesh is soft, fragrant, and sweet, enough to intoxicate an Zerg.
7# Cute Male Zerg Says He Likes Me, What Should I Do
Liar! How could a female Zerg like you possibly know what durian fruit tastes like?
8# Male Lord Takes Me to See the Stars
Why not? The male lord gave a piece to the young male, and he secretly let me have a bite.
9# Male Lord’s Toy
Ahhh! So envious, the commenter above is actually a female lord! Hurry and tell us exactly what it tastes like!
10# So Handsome, It’s Unbelievable
At first, from a distance, you smell a particularly rich fragrance. As you get closer, you detect a rotten stench, but it’s soft and sweet. It’s like the forbidden allure of the incredibly sweet male Zerg lord, and also like the feeling of being humiliated and whipped by the lord—both repelling and deeply loving it.
11# Sunflower with a Little Sun
Ah! Damn sweetness.
12# Humble Little Mu, Online and Seeking Marriage
I want to eat it!
13# I’m Dying from the Cuteness of the Lord
Want to eat +1
……
He Yi patiently read through each post. It turned out that in Zerg society, there were no fruits, only offering fruits. And there were two types of offering fruits: lemon fruit and durian fruit.
Due to the climate and geographical conditions on the Zerg star, offering fruits were difficult to cultivate. The Male Zerg Protection Association monopolized the offering fruits, distributing one lemon fruit and one durian fruit each month when they visited high-ranking male Zerg lords as a gift.
Lemon fruits have the effects of quenching thirst, soothing the stomach, and preventing miscarriage. They are often given by male Zerg lords to pregnant female lords or particularly favored female servants. Durian fruits enhance immunity and physical fitness, making them an essential supplement for high-ranking male Zergs.
He Yi checked the star calendar and realized there were still about ten days until mid-month. He pursed his lips and sighed: Sigh, there’s still a long way to go until the offering fruits are given.
What if Ah Zhao also likes to eat durian fruit? Should I let Ah Zhao have it all, or should we split it in half?
Such a difficult decision for an Zerg!
Meanwhile, General Zhao, whom He Yi was thinking about, was currently in the Marshal’s office.
“Marshal!” General Zhao respectfully saluted as soon as he stepped into the office.
“Zhao, congratulations.” Marshal Sen’s voice was cold, but there was a barely noticeable hint of amusement in his eyes.
Zhao thought of the male lord’s reluctant expression when he left home that morning and uncomfortably twitched the little finger of his right hand. “Mm, thank you.”
“It seems Lord He Yi treats you very well.” Marshal Sen said as he got up to turn on the room’s jammer, motioning Zhao to sit down. “I remember you once planned to spend your life chasing the stars and seas.”
Zhao’s pale cheeks instantly flushed a light pink. “Mm, the male lord…he’s very good, I…” Just thinking about the male lord’s gentleness and sweetness made his heart flutter.
Marshal Sen’s tone shifted, “What was the secret you didn’t have time to tell me before you disappeared?”