Chapter 301: Have Leo Get Married Soon
Jiang Yan didn’t argue with Shi Lan’s answer. She just smiled back and said, "That’s fine too. Anyway, if anyone ever bullies you or you’re unhappy in your marriage, you can always come talk to me. I’m your best friend, and I’ll help you chew them out, even if it’s Admiral He."
Beastman couples had all sorts of different relationship dynamics. At the very least, she could tell that whenever He Hanshi and the others were with Shi Lan, Shi Lan was the one who was truly in charge.
As a friend, Jiang Yan was willing to be Shi Lan’s support system.
Shi Lan was touched. She used to be someone who was rather emotionally deprived, but after coming to this world, she had truly met so many people who loved and protected her.
She felt truly lucky.
She nodded happily. "I know. Yanyan, if you ever have any troubles, you have to tell me too. I’ll do everything in my power to help you."
"Okay, okay."
Jiang Yan was so moved her eyes almost welled up with tears.
The two of them had a long heart-to-heart in the private room. After a while, Jiang Yan suddenly said, "Oh, right, Lanlan, there’s a student reunion tomorrow night. Want to go together?"
"Speaking of which, you were mocked for so long at Imperial Capital University because of your low Spiritual Power Level. Now that you’re an S-level female, it’s time to put them in their place and show those condescending males what’s what."
"A class reunion? Who’s organizing it?"
Shi Lan thought about the baffling things Ye Yan had said that morning. She wondered if this was the reunion he had been talking about. If it was, she had no desire to go.
Jiang Yan shook her head. "I’m not sure either. It’s for alumni from our year. Anyone who was in our graduating class can go."
The original owner of her body and Ye Yan had been in the same year.
Shi Lan thought for a moment. "Then I think I’ll skip it. I’m already married, and I don’t plan on adding any more Beast Husbands. Having He Hanshi and the other four is enough. I’d rather not go to a place with so many males. It’s too much trouble."
"Besides, I wasn’t on good terms with most of those people. You’re the only one I know well, Yanyan. If I go, I’ll have to make conversation, and I’m still not used to gatherings with people I don’t know."
’At heart, I’m more of an introvert. Most importantly, there’s a high chance Ye Yan will be there. I don’t know why he suddenly sought me out today, but whatever it is, it can’t be good.’
"Alright."
Jiang Yan thought she had a point and didn’t press the issue.
As for herself, even if she didn’t want to go, her mother would make her socialize with the other females there and make more friends.
After their meal, Jiang Yan took Shi Lan to try out a beauty pod. The session required lying down for over two hours, but entertainment wasn’t restricted. Now that she had some downtime, Shi Lan finally had a chance to reply to the messages on her chip.
The men had managed to hold back from disturbing her in the morning, but by the afternoon, messages asking her out on dates started trickling in one after another.
Imperial Capital University had just started its end-of-term break, so Yan Huoshui had a vacation of over forty days with plenty of free time. However, he had promised to take charge of finding a construction crew and a designer, and he had pretty much everything ready now.
The designer’s renovation plans weren’t finished yet, but he couldn’t sit still. He kept reporting his progress to Shi Lan to make his presence felt, even asking if she wanted to come over and take a look. Shi Lan patiently replied to all his rambling messages.
’This is about the house I’ll be living in, after all. Of course, I care about it.’
However, she was busy today, so she arranged to go see it with him tomorrow.
Jiang Xia, who had gifted her a private Ocean Star for her birthday, wanted to take her there to have some fun. A trip to Ocean Star wasn’t a one or two-day affair, so Shi Lan wanted to deal with the house first.
Mu Tangfeng asked if she wanted to go for a flight, offering to carry her with his wings. To be honest, this was the offer that interested Shi Lan the most, so she told him to come over in the evening.
When Mu Tangfeng saw the words "come over in the evening," his mind went straight to the gutter. His face suddenly flushed, and he shyly sent back a single word: "Okay."
He had been the one to suggest it, but he was also the one getting embarrassed.
Ye Ming knew she had been working hard the past few days, so he didn’t bother her by asking her out. Instead, he just sent her a gift and gently told her to get some good rest. He added that if she was really tired, she could tell him, and he could give her a massage.
After discovering Ye Ming’s skills in embroidery, cooking, and painting, Shi Lan had now unearthed his talent for massage.
She couldn’t help but marvel. ’The Eldest Prince really is a master of time management. He knows how to do everything.’
Shi Lan replied: "My husband is so multi-talented and thoughtful. Next time, I definitely won’t hesitate to ask you for a massage."
When Ye Ming saw the words "My husband," his mind instantly replayed the memory of Shi Lan’s vibrant expression as she’d called him that before. A doting smile touched his lips, his eyes filled with adoration.
Leo, who was standing beside him reporting on the last investigation into the Insect Clan on the Capital Star, noticed the Eldest Prince’s previously cold and stern expression suddenly soften. He immediately guessed who he was chatting with on his chip.
’I never thought the Eldest Prince would become so... pleasant after getting a female.’
As he watched, a thought struck him, and he couldn’t help but ask, "Eldest Prince, that offer you made last time to introduce me to a female... is it still on the table?"
’Having to endure the sickeningly sweet smell of the Eldest Prince’s romance all day, Leo, for once, felt the urge to get married.’
’He used to think marriage was a hassle and had never met a suitable female. Then, just when he thought Shi Lan was great, she was spirited away by the Eldest Prince and the others without a word.’
’Then again, a B-level male like me is no match for an S-level female. Only outstanding males like the Eldest Prince and the others are worthy of being Shi Lan’s Beast Husbands.’
Only after replying to his wife did Ye Ming turn off his chip and look at Leo. He nodded. "Yes. A promise I make is always valid."
"In that case, if there are no more issues with Dr. Ai’s Insect Clan research this time, you can stop worrying about it for now. I’ll arrange a match for you first. You focus on the dates and settle down soon."
"Yes, of course, thank you, Eldest Prince."
Leo’s face lit up with joy.
The corners of Ye Ming’s lips curled up as well. ’Leo may be my most loyal subordinate, but he gave Lanlan a gift back then. I don’t know what Lanlan might have thought of him, but in any case, it’s better to marry him off sooner rather than later.’
’Besides, once he’s married and settled down as a male, he’ll be able to focus better on his work and earn money for his family.’
***
Meanwhile, after Shi Lan and Jiang Yan finished their beauty treatments, they each went home.
That evening, she had dinner out with Mu Tangfeng, and afterward, he held her as they went for a flight over the skies of the Capital Star.
The Capital Star didn’t explicitly prohibit Beastmen from flying, but Flying Beastmen were required to register each flight.
Mu Tangfeng took Shi Lan on a wide loop around the Capital Star. The planet was huge, so they didn’t circle the entire thing. He deliberately avoided the poorer districts.
Even the most prosperous planets had their dark corners, and the Capital Star was no exception.
It was Shi Lan, however, who noticed the dilapidated buildings in the distance. In stark contrast to the bustling skyscrapers on the other side, this area looked like an old neighborhood abandoned by the tides of time, left to rot in the past. Even the lights were faint and dim, exuding an air of decay.
She took the initiative to point at the area and ask, "What’s over there?"