TL: Moonlit

“Oh my, what is this?”

“How come there are so many fruit trees? Is it my eyes playing tricks on me?”

Following Kong Han, two female members of the inspection team couldn’t control their astonishment and exclaimed loudly from behind.

The sound was particularly grating in Kong Han’s ears, but such voices came from all directions.

More and more people were coming out for a stroll, and upon seeing these lush fruit trees, even the residents of Farm No. 13, who had already seen them before, couldn’t help but express their surprise: “Ling Su has grown so many trees again. It’s really remarkable!”

“1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6… There are only six trees. Why does it feel like such a large area?”

“By the way, did Lin Su buy the neighboring yard just to plant fruit trees?”

Plant fruit trees throughout?

Something seemed to prick Kong Han’s heart, imagining what kind of scene it would be if this vast yard were filled with these luxuriant fruit trees.

Just thinking about it made Kong Han tremble uncontrollably.

By now, Mu’en and An Ye had calmed down, and they turned to look at Kong Han. An Ye put on a smile again and said, “Colonel Kong, it’s not early, let’s not waste any more time.”

Regaining his composure, Kong Han suppressed the bitterness in his heart and nodded. With a gloomy face, he walked toward Lin Su’s house.

Previously, completely absorbed by the fruit trees, Su Ge finally came back to his senses upon hearing the piercing alarm. He touched Lin Feng and said, “What’s happening over there? I’ll go and take a look.”

Lin Feng looked up, carefully counting the fruits on the trees, completely ignoring him.

Su Ge hadn’t intended to take him along either.

As he walked out from under the trees, Su Ge saw An Ye leading four unfamiliar faces toward him. His heart skipped a beat, immediately understanding the identity of these people.

Seeing Su Ge, An Ye’s smile became more genuine. “You came so early?”

“Yes, Uncle An, I’ll go check on the car,” Su Ge glanced at Kong Han, lowered his gaze, and walked out of the yard towards the hovercar not far away. Just at that moment, Su Jin, who was disturbed by the noise, came out of the house. When he saw Mu’en standing outside the gate, he was about to greet him with a smile, but when he noticed the person beside him, his expression immediately changed. “Why are you here again? Didn’t we make it clear last time that Ling Su won’t register? Just leave.”

An Ye stood there with a smiling face, showing no intention of stepping forward to resolve the conflict.

Mu’en took two steps forward, apologetically saying, “I’m sorry about last time. Why haven’t I seen Lin Su?”

His apologetic smile made Kong Han’s face turn black immediately. Without waiting for Su Jin to speak, he took over the conversation, “Minister Mu’en, what do you mean by this? Did our inspection team make a mistake in coming here to review his qualifications?”

Mu’en blinked his eyes. “Did I say that? Your Excellency An Ye, did you hear me say that?”

An Ye looked embarrassed and said, “Colonel Kong, did you misunderstand? I didn’t hear it that way.”

Su Jin, who was standing in the yard, looked at the “two-faced” people outside the gate in silence. “I don’t know if you’re wrong or not, but can you just stop coming? Lin Su won’t register, can’t you stop reviewing him? Isn’t it over yet?”

Mu’en and An Ye looked at Kong Han with helpless expressions.

Their actions were so well-coordinated, as if they had undergone many rounds of special training. It made it seem like Kong Han was the one at fault.

“Wow, why is it so lively here?” Lin Su, wearing a clean white shirt and light-colored jeans, with a pair of flip-flops on his feet, still had slightly messy hair from just waking up. His fair and delicate face had two lovely dimples when he smiled, matching the morning sunlight.

For a moment, his fresh and clean appearance made it hard to look away.

The atmosphere quieted down for a moment, and it was Su Jin who regained his senses first and walked over. “Why didn’t you sleep a bit longer? Was it too noisy?”

Lin Su nodded. “Yes, female father, I’m hungry.”

“I was just about to stir-fry some green pepper and eggs. It’ll be ready soon.”

“And another glass of strawberry juice!”

Su Jin smiled and ruffled his hair. “Got it.”

The intimate scene between father and son was observed by everyone, appearing very warm.

After Su Jin left, Lin Su walked towards the people outside the yard. “Minister Mu’en, Your Excellency An Ye, and this…?”

An Ye reminded from the side, “Kong Han, Colonel Kong.”

Lin Su gave An Ye an approving look, feeling that this person had a talent for being a sidekick.

“Kong Han, Colonel Kong, we’ve already discussed this last time. We won’t register, so you don’t need to waste your energy coming here again. I imagine you must be busy.”

Kong Han looked at Lin Su’s innocent and pure smile, but he was well aware that the other party was demonstrating their power.

“I understand that my previous visit may have caused you some misunderstanding. There’s no need to get worked up. Once the inspection is approved, you will become a Purifier registered by the Empire. The Empire will provide you with very generous benefits, something you couldn’t even imagine.”

“Oh, I see.” Lin Su suddenly seemed to have an epiphany. Without waiting for Kong Han to nod, he continued, “Well, I’m not interested anyway. I don’t need the money right now!”

Mu’en turned his head to suppress his amusement. In this aspect, he could match An Ye’s thick skin.

Kong Han’s face turned completely dark, and at the same time, he realized the seriousness of the problem. If Lin Su was determined not to accept his inspection, how could he report it to his superiors?

“Lin Su, I just counted, there are actually 1,020 oranges on a tree!” Lin Feng ran out excitedly. But as soon as he finished speaking, he noticed that everyone’s eyes were on him. “Uh!”

Kong Han’s pupils contracted. “Lord Lin, why are you here?”

With a sudden call, Lin Feng tilted his head and recognized Kong Han standing outside the yard. His eyes brightened. “So, Colonel Kong, you came just in time. Show me the inspection records you made.”

Hurriedly, Lin Feng walked towards Kong Han outside the yard and reached his hand out through the fence.

The two members of the inspection team following behind Kong Han glanced at each other, sensing the awkwardness in each other’s eyes.

They didn’t have any inspection reports; they hadn’t even started the inspection yet!

An Ye saw Lin Feng’s appearance and pulled Mu’en back half a step, clearly indicating that they had nothing to do with whatever was about to happen. They mustn’t get involved.

Mu’en stared at Lin Feng for a while, surprised to see a scientist who only appeared on the internet so easily in front of him.

Lin Feng extended his hand for a while but didn’t see any response from Kong Han. He frowned in confusion. “Colonel Kong, don’t you have the inspection report with you?”

Kong Han’s scalp tingled. He would never have imagined that Lin Feng would show up here.

This person was someone he couldn’t shake, regardless of their family background or personal abilities.

If he had known… If he had known… Kong Han suddenly looked at Lin Su, was it intentional?

Lin Su felt Kong Han’s resentful gaze and raised an eyebrow lightly.

“Sorry, it seems that you, Lord Lin Su, have misunderstood our inspection team. Since we haven’t had a chance to conduct the inspection yet, we don’t have an inspection report. Considering that we made a second visit today, could you allow us to inspect the fruits and vegetables you have purified?”

Kong Han deliberately emphasized the phrase “second visit,” highlighting his own subservience.

Lin Su finally understood when he heard this. He realized what Kong Han’s gaze meant earlier—he thought Lin Su was relying on Lin Feng to oppress him.

He really didn’t understand him at all. The only one who relied on his own pretentiousness was himself!

“What misunderstanding? Colonel Kong, do you think you’re bullying people with your authority?” Although Lin Feng was sometimes not good at social interactions, his intelligence was more than enough. He had witnessed the flaws of some officials in the capital, and he had even interacted with Lin Su himself. Lin Su agreed to stay with him even after his words yesterday, exchanging labor for the tracking and observation he wanted.

This meant that Lin Su was definitely not a petty person.

If Lin Su clearly refused, it meant that the other party had crossed his bottom line, and it genuinely disgusted him.

Lin Feng’s sudden words made Lin Su take a closer look at him, realizing that he wasn’t stupid.

Kong Han’s face instantly turned pale, and he quickly explained, “It’s not like that. I was just explaining the purpose of our visit. It was a misunderstanding on Lord Lin Su’s part. Lord Lin Su, I apologize to you for my words earlier. I’m sorry… I…”

Lin Su interrupted him, not in the mood to play along. “You don’t need to apologize to me. You haven’t done anything to offend me. You should apologize to Lord An Ye, Minister Mu’en, and all the public officials on the North Star. Whether their data is falsified or exaggerated should be evaluated based on accurate investigations. Otherwise, it would be a deliberate and malicious act.”

Upon hearing this sudden statement, An Ye and Mu’en turned their heads to look at Lin Su in surprise. They never expected Lin Su to deliberately salvage the situation for them. They were deeply moved.

Lin Feng’s expression remained indifferent, his dark eyes coldly fixed on Kong Han. “The inspection ends here for now. I will report to the higher-ups. Colonel Kong, please leave.”

“Lin Feng, can you give me another chance? I really know I was wrong.” Kong Han changed his previous coldness and his eyes reddened. Subconsciously, he reached out and grabbed Lin Feng’s sleeve, trying to evoke sympathy with the inherent weakness of a female. Unfortunately, he chose the wrong target. Lin Feng shook off his hand. “Colonel Kong, please restrain yourself. You came here with Colonel Kong, right? Take him away, quickly!”

As soon as Ling Feng’s words fell, he quickly turned his head to look at Lin Su. “I will handle this matter properly. Please don’t take it to heart.”

The different attitudes before and after stimulated Kong Han, almost making him spurt out blood.

Is your differential treatment a bit too obvious?

Su Ge entered after fixing the car and noticed that the atmosphere was a bit off. An Ye smiled and patted his shoulder, leaving him puzzled.

It was only when he watched them leave that he approached and asked, “What happened?”

Why was someone laughing happily while someone else wore a gloomy face?

Lin Su glanced at them, then turned to him in a good mood. “Have you had breakfast?”

Lin Feng honestly answered, “We had nutritional supplements.”

Su Ge rolled his eyes. “I can still eat more!”

“Well, let’s have something to eat together.”

“That’s not very… hmm…” Lin Feng was about to refuse but was silenced by Su Ge covering his mouth from behind. Smiling, Su Ge added, “Then we won’t stand on ceremony.”

After speaking, he even glanced at Lin Feng. Was he stupid? If Lin Su was treating them, the things he brought out would definitely be top-notch!

This kind of opportunity will definitely not always be available!

Although he didn’t understand why Lin Su suddenly changed his attitude toward them.

In any case, such a good thing should not be missed!

Lin Su invited Lin Feng and Su Ge to have a meal for real. He took out the meat that had been sealed with salt and prepared to make braised pork.

This meat was obtained through a trade with the S-rank contracted beast, Yan Lie. Every seven days, he would go to the Star Mist Forest to capture wild beasts hunted by Yan Lie and bring them back.

If they couldn’t finish eating, they would preserve it with salt.

Su Jin scooped out two plates of stir-fried green peppers and scrambled eggs. “Xiao Su, should I make a soup as well?”

“Let’s make tomato and egg drop soup.” If it was just the few of them, it would be fine, but with Lin Feng and Su Ge, the amount wasn’t enough. Lin Su washed the meat clean, cut it into small pieces, and filled a large basin. According to Lin Feng’s appetite as a male, it should barely be enough to eat.

Su Ge and Lin Feng sat in Su Jin and Kane’s room, listening to the busy sounds coming from the kitchen and the fragrance lingering in the air.

Su Ge swallowed his saliva and tried to appear reserved, but the fragrance was too enticing. He had never smelled anything like it before, and his mouth couldn’t help but water.

He often enjoyed delicacies made from purified fruits and vegetables in the capital star.

But who could tell him why it was so fragrant, to the point of being deadly?

Compared to him, Lin Feng was much calmer, holding a small notebook in his hand, and diligently writing. If it weren’t for the occasional sound of him swallowing saliva, it would have been quite intimidating.

Su Ge walked around the room and felt embarrassed to go to the kitchen to observe. He stood at the doorway, eagerly watching for a while, and was tempted by the scent he had never smelled before. He turned around and sat in front of Lin Feng. “Don’t you think this fragrance is a bit too much? How can you still have the mood to write?”

“It is a bit excessive. Speaking of which, those chickens raised by Lin Su turned out to be food, not pets. Hmm.” Lin Feng summed it up without much explanation. “This doesn’t surprise me. Given his abilities, purifying meat shouldn’t be difficult.”

Su Ge didn’t feel like engaging in a discussion with him about this enticing fragrance anymore and rolled his eyes.

Lin Su divided the braised pork cooked in the pot into two portions, one for William’s room and the other carried by Su Jin into the room.

When Su Jin entered, Su Ge quickly offered, “Uncle, let me help you?”

“Sure, then you can bring this soup in, and we can start eating.”

“Okay, Uncle. Won’t Lin Su join us?”

Su Ge placed the fragrant tomato and egg drop soup on the table and turned around to see Lin Su entering the adjacent room with the meal in his hands.

“He will eat there, and we’ll eat here. Don’t be polite, this braised pork was specially made by Lin Su to treat you. Give it a try.” Even though Lin Su often cooked this dish, Su Jin would still be overwhelmed by its fragrance every time he ate it.

A large basin of fragrant braised pork, the aroma it exuded was simply irresistible.

Su Ge couldn’t resist any longer. “Uncle, then I won’t be polite.”

He took a bite of the tender and juicy braised pork, savoring the fullness and juiciness of the meat soaked in the gravy. It was a blissful sensation that seemed to melt in his mouth.

Su Ge exclaimed and quickly stuffed another piece of meat into his mouth.

At this point, Lin Feng also put down his notebook and joined the meat-eating party.

The two of them didn’t have time to talk and were solely focused on stuffing meat into their mouths.

Su Jin, seeing them like this, wasn’t surprised. Their son’s culinary skills were irresistible to anyone. “Eat slowly, don’t choke. Have some soup to balance out the greasiness.”

Upon hearing Su Jin’s words, Su Ge and Lin Feng obediently picked up the soup bowls and took a sip. The sweet and sour tomato and egg drop soup perfectly neutralized the greasiness from eating the meat.

After downing a bowl of hot soup, their stomachs felt warm and cozy, as if they were about to ascend to heaven in the next second.

Lin Su entered the room with the meal, and William got off the bed and sat at the small table, taking the food from him. “Do you still feel uncomfortable anywhere?”

Thinking of Lin Su’s exhaustion from yesterday when he produced six fruit trees, William was a bit worried.

Lin Su sat down and handed him a pair of chopsticks. “I’m fine. Don’t worry, let me tell you…”

He recounted the release of the captured animals this morning to William, smiling as he drank a cup of sweet and sour strawberry juice. “I think Lin Feng is a decent person. If he can truly research a method to treat mental disorders, it would truly benefit the people of the empire.”

William looked at him with a gaze that revealed emotions that Lin Su couldn’t understand, his golden eyes shimmering. “Don’t you mind him knowing about your abilities?”

“Why should I mind? Can he take them away from me or something? Since he can’t, there’s nothing to be afraid of. Besides, what’s the point of having such abilities if I hide them? Although I’m not knowledgeable in scientific research, what he can gain from me is his own business. The only help I can offer is this much. I hope my small act of kindness can move the Beast God and bring blessings, allowing you to recover quickly or allowing me to become stronger soon and cure you.”

Listening to Lin Su’s gentle and natural words, each sentence hit William’s heart heavily, making his soul tremble slightly. “Apart from this wish, do you have any other wishes?”

Lin Su ate a piece of braised pork and pondered for a moment. “Of course, there are others. For example, I hope our fathers, both male and female, will be healthy, and our days will be prosperous. If I were to have a bigger wish, it would be for world peace. Haha!”

As he spoke, Lin Su laughed. “In the end, I’m not an ambitious person. I just want to live a good life myself. It would be even better if I can do something that contributes to the world within my capacity.”

William looked at the little female in front of him with seriousness, unaware of the rare and precious innocence and kindness within him.

“What about you? What’s your wish?”

“I didn’t have one before, but now I do.” William lightly curled his lips, a faint smile appearing on his face. “I’ll work hard to fulfill your wish.”

Lin Su was momentarily stunned by the tenderness he displayed, and his cheeks flushed. “Then I’ll take it seriously.”

“Mm, I always keep my word,” William replied, his eyes burning with an undisguised passion. Lin Su, meeting his gaze, felt the air around them suddenly turn incredibly sweet, as if something was about to happen.

“Thud!” Startled by the sudden sound, ignored for quite a while, Tiao Tiao jumped off the bed and caught their attention.

Lin Su regained his senses and looked at Tiao Tiao. He noticed the appearance of white fur on its body and asked in surprise, “What’s this white fur?”

Suppressing his inner turmoil, William lazily leaned against the wall, holding a cup in his hand, and casually glanced at the obedient long-eared rabbit cuddling in Lin Su’s arms. “It’s an evolutionary manifestation.”

“Evolution? What does that mean? Are you saying Tiao Tiao has the possibility of advancing?” Lin Su thought of Kane, who went from B-rank to A-rank after repairing his beast pattern. Could Tiao Tiao, who absorbed his ability, also advance?

“It’s possible,” William nodded, his gaze towards Ling Su filled with doting. “Your ability is very useful.”

Being able to meet them was already the best blessing granted by the Beast God.

“If I’m really that useful, then you would have recovered by now. But I will make you better one day. Trust me.”

“Okay, I’ll wait for you.”

William’s firm trust made Lin Su’s heart scream: This won’t do, this won’t do, ahhhhh, how can the big fox be so likable!

Thinking this and that!

Fortunately, Lin Su still had the rationality of a human.

After finishing their meal, Lin Su looked outside at the sunny weather and asked William if he wanted to sit in the yard and bask in the sun. The fruit trees he helped produce had now become a great place to relax and cool down.

William gladly accepted Lin Su’s proposal.

Meanwhile, Su Jin watched as the two of them devoured a whole plate of braised pork and seemed to still want more, shaking his head and smiling. “After eating so much meat, you’ll have to work hard later.”

“Don’t worry, Uncle. Just for this plate of meat, I’m willing to work for your family.” Su Ge rubbed his stuffed stomach, feeling that he had truly understood what delicious food meant for the first time in his life. His words were sincere, and if he could have such meals every day, even if he had to work as a laborer in Lin Su’s house, he would be willing.

Fortunately, he didn’t have the chance to say it out loud, or else Lin Su would definitely retort: Dream on!

Lin Feng burped softly, maintaining a somewhat reserved demeanor. “Thank you for the hospitality.”

“As long as you enjoyed the food, there’s no need to be polite.” It was rare to have such a lively atmosphere at home, and Su Jin found it quite nice for a change.

Seeing Su Jin getting up to clean up, Su Ge quickly reached out and asked, “By the way, Uncle, I heard that there are two people in your family who have mental disorders. Why haven’t we seen them?”

“Yes, there are two, but my partner, Kane, is currently away and hasn’t returned yet. And Lin Su’s partner is not in good health and rarely comes out. But the weather is nice today, so maybe he’ll come out to enjoy the sun later, and you’ll get to meet him.”

Su Jin spoke as he carried the dishes out, and Lin Feng’s curiosity was piqued. He had heard from Su Ge before that Lin Su’s partner was a half-beast male.

He had kept this matter in mind but hadn’t found the right time to mention it to Lin Su.

Now that Su Jin brought it up, Lin Feng seized the opportunity. “Uncle, your partner has a mental disorder, so how can he go on a trip?”

Su Jin’s eyes lit up at his words, and he looked at Lin Su’s door with tenderness.

The three of them crowded at the door, just as Su Jin was about to answer, the closed door across from them opened from the inside. Lin Su saw the three people standing at the door and smiled. “What are you doing standing at the door?”

William, who came out behind him, gave a faint glance at the three people standing opposite but didn’t stop leaning against the wall and slowly walked towards the sunny courtyard.

But even so, Su Ge and Lin Feng were frozen in place as if they had been struck, their faces filled with disbelief, staring blankly at the strong and slender male figure in the courtyard.

“Your… Your Royal Highness…”

How could he be here?

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