Chapter 247: My Beast Husbands Are All Excellent, There’s No Need to Choose
The air seemed to crackle with tension. The five men’s gazes flickered over one another, their expressions feigning a casual peace. But deep down, they all knew the truth: every single one of them wanted to be the main husband.
Jiang Xia had once, back in prison, confidently and boldly argued that he was the most suitable. But now that the moment had arrived, facing He Hanshi and Ye Ming with their higher spiritual power, he was too embarrassed to shamelessly recommend himself.
Mu Tangfeng always kept things bottled up. When it came to matters of the heart, his actions spoke far more honestly than his words. He was rather awkward about it and disdained such an open, blatant competition.
Ye Ming felt a little insecure. He always felt that, compared to the others, Shi Lan would like his beast form the least. Even though his status was noble as the future heir to the Imperial Family, he was too shy to speak up.
He Hanshi also had a personality that preferred to yield. Although he had become much more proactive in this relationship, when it came to the choice of a main husband, he cared more about Shi Lan’s wishes. He didn’t want to interfere with her decision.
Among the five, perhaps only Yan Huoshui was more thick-skinned.
He was a man with very clear goals. At first, he had been suspicious of Shi Lan’s identity and remained on guard, but after realizing he had fallen for her, he wouldn’t let himself get bogged down by internal conflict.
Whatever he wanted, he would stop at nothing to get it.
But, from beginning to end, all he had ever wanted was Shi Lan, and he had already succeeded. As for being the main husband or not, in his eyes, it was just a nice-sounding title, not nearly as valuable as receiving even a little more of Shi Lan’s affection.
Of course, if he got the title, he wouldn’t be hypocritical enough to turn it down.
What does being the main husband mean to a married male?
It means holding the deepest and most stable position in the female’s heart. It means being the person she trusts the most, the one she acknowledges as the most capable, and the one she is most proud to be seen with or likes the most.
In short, most females would choose this way.
So how would Shi Lan choose?
The five men’s breathing grew imperceptibly lighter. Not only were they expectant and nervous, but Jiang Yan, who was recording videos and taking pictures behind them, was also breaking out in a cold sweat for Shi Lan.
This was the trouble with having chosen so many outstanding males.
Every single one of them was good, every single one was formidable. To have to find the "best" among such a group was a near-impossible task.
Jiang Yan suffered from decision paralysis, which was why—on top of being a sucker for a pretty face—she had decided on her main husband long in advance. Of course, in terms of both status and spiritual power, Nan Nuo was the undisputed choice.
However, unlike Shi Lan, who was registering all five at once, Jiang Yan had handled her two Beast Husbands’ registrations separately, even though they had all married at the same time.
In truth, everyone was overthinking it. Shi Lan hadn’t considered it that deeply at all.
Just as she had written, she shook her head again. "There is no main husband."
Receptionist A looked at the row of males beside her, each with outstanding looks and extraordinary spiritual power—not to mention the interstellar-famous Admiral He and the future heir, the Eldest Prince, were among them. How could Shi Lan not have a main husband?
Weren’t these two men excellent enough to meet the standard for a main husband?
His eyes filled with confusion. "Miss, are you sure there isn’t one?"
Shi Lan looked into his eyes, able to guess what he was thinking. A faint, unreadable smile touched her lips. "Why must a main husband be chosen?"
"Since I chose to marry them, my Beast Husbands are all the people I love most. Why must I make a choice among the people I love most?"
"Think about it. Let’s say neither of them can swim. If your wife and your mother both fell into the water at the same time, would you choose to save only one? Or, if you and your father both fell into the water, and your mother chose to save your father over you, how would you feel?"
Hearing this, Receptionist A began to think seriously.
It wasn’t just him; He Hanshi and the others were also pondering this question in their hearts. But perhaps due to the tacit understanding they had developed during their time on Black Star, and their knowledge of Shi Lan, they seemed to understand something. Even Jiang Xia, who usually seemed dazed, and Mu Tangfeng, who was always impetuous, clearly knew what Shi Lan was thinking.
Her answer was: she would save them all. She didn’t need to choose.
Receptionist A hesitated for a long while before saying, "I would probably choose my wife. She’s the one I love."
Shi Lan’s smile didn’t falter. "Then have you thought about your mother? You might be the person she loves most. By choosing one, you are destined to leave the other one heartbroken for not being chosen."
"Why can’t you save them both?"
Receptionist A was surprised. "Isn’t this a hypothetical choice?"
Shi Lan’s smile faded slightly. "No. I never required you to choose only one."
Perhaps his earlier choice exposed Receptionist A as a bit of an ungrateful person. Although his upbringing compelled him to respect females, he was still a little angry. "You’re just one female. Just one person. If you really encountered such a situation, how would you save all five of your Beast Husbands?"
He Hanshi’s fingers tapped lightly on the desk, his gaze turning cold.
Ye Ming fixed him with a naturally imposing gaze.
A faint smile played on Yan Huoshui’s lips. His face seemed gentle, but his sharp eyes were filled with intense pressure.
Jiang Xia bared his sharp canines, looking as if he would pounce and viciously sink his teeth into the man’s flesh if he said another word.
Mu Tangfeng was already cracking his knuckles, the joints popping audibly.
The oppressive feeling coming from the five men made Receptionist A instantly understand what B had felt just a short while ago.
His scalp prickled, and he suppressed the anger in his eyes.
Shi Lan answered his earlier question. "First of all, my Beast Husbands are all so exceptional, they don’t need me to save them. Secondly, I have my own ways."
Her vines—she could now control three of them. With a little more effort, she could manage five, enough to rescue all five of them at once.
Therefore, Shi Lan didn’t need to choose.
Or rather, the strong have no need to choose, while the weak must strive to become stronger.
Receptionist A was probably still not entirely convinced, but he was also left speechless.
’That’s right. Admiral He and the Eldest Prince both have 3S Spiritual Power. Why would they need a female to save them?’
’I really let my anger cloud my judgment, asking such a stupid question.’
He didn’t insist that Shi Lan continue filling out the form. In fact, the marriage certificate for females didn’t state it was a required field. After all, females could have multiple Beast Husbands, and they might not be able to make a choice among their current partners.
It was just that Receptionist A felt that with 3S being the highest level for a male, and with Shi Lan having basically gathered the entire elite of the interstellar younger generation, there were no more outstanding males to use for comparison. She should have been able to choose.
But he was, after all, short-sighted.
Afterward, Receptionist A was too embarrassed to continue escorting them. He led them to the photography area and left. There was a dedicated photographer there.
Back at his workstation, thinking about the choice he had just made, he unconsciously opened his mother’s contact on his chip.
The message had been sent a little after ten in the morning. He had forgotten to reply.
His mother had asked if he had received the food package she’d sent. It was his favorite thing from his childhood.
After Receptionist A married and moved to the Capital Star, he rarely returned to his home planet. His parents were both on his home planet, but they had worried about him constantly over the years.
Receptionist A’s eyes began to sting with guilt.
’Damn it,’ he thought. ’That female was right. Why did I have to choose?’
’My wife is important, but my mother is important too. I’m an A-level Beastman. If it was just a matter of falling into the water, couldn’t I save two females at once?’
At this thought, he silently squatted down under his workstation and secretly wiped away his tears.