The Big Fox Is Fluffy And Cute

TL: Moonlit

Back in the car, Will held the food box prepared by Lin Su, his legs crossed, looking obedient and well-behaved. However, his gaze fell upon the food box with indescribable enthusiasm.

Lin Te suspected that if Will wasn’t already full, he would have opened the food box and enjoyed the delicacies inside.

“Your Majesty, it will take some time to return. You can rest for a while,” Lin Te suggested.

“I’m not tired. What do you think of Lin Su?” Will asked.

“Lin Su is undoubtedly very capable. It’s fortunate for the Empire to have him,” Lin Te replied. He couldn’t help but think of Lin Su’s eyes, so similar to Qin Yi’s, and that indescribable sense of familiarity.

He had asked Lin Feng if he also felt that familiarity when he saw Lin Su, and Lin Feng initially confirmed it. However, due to spending more time with Lin Su, he couldn’t be certain anymore.

Perhaps it was because of Lin Su’s abilities that made many people feel that familiarity. But deep down, Lin Te had a strong intuition that Lin Su might be their long-lost little brother.

If their little brother was still alive, he would be around the same age as Lin Su, especially considering that Lin Su was not Su Jin and Kane’s biological child.

Therefore, the possibility was very high.

With these thoughts in mind, Lin Te unconsciously clenched his hand on his lap. It was necessary to discuss this matter with their parents when they returned.

Having regained his senses, Lin Te looked back at Will and realized that the person who claimed not to be tired had already fallen asleep. He grabbed a blanket nearby and covered Will, then closed his eyes to take a short rest as well.

—

Kane’s breeding farm officially opened for business, generating a large number of daily reservations. Fortunately, the farm was fully automated with robots, so Kane and Ai Chen only needed to manage the operations, which wasn’t too tiring.

Thanks to Lin Su’s treatment, Ai Chen completely freed himself from the torment of mental disorders. Now, he felt rejuvenated, as if he were born anew, walking with a light step.

To meet the demands of customers, the official website of Ai Su Gourmet Restaurant would announce a meat recipe every Wednesday afternoon on its bulletin board to complement the sales of the breeding farm.

As a result, the trend of meat consumption spread throughout the Empire. Various kitchen utensils also gained popularity. When visiting guests, people no longer simply chatted or discussed matters. They would serve a few meat dishes on the dining table to show their respect for the guests and maintain their own dignity.

The business of the breeding farm continued to thrive, and Kane and Ai Chen began planning for expansion with great enthusiasm.

Influenced by them, Lin Feng purchased a large warehouse near the rehabilitation center. Lin Su went to see it and found a vast piece of barren land behind the warehouse that could be cultivated for fruit planting.

It was indeed a suitable place for wine production.

Once the location for brewing wine was confirmed, Lin Feng took Lin Su and began procuring the necessary equipment for winemaking.

However, the process of making wine required manual labor. Therefore, Lin Feng gathered the research team that had recently joined and tasked them with brewing a batch of wine for therapeutic purposes.

Duke woke up his team early in the morning, informing them to temporarily set aside their current tasks and dedicate a week to help Lin Feng with winemaking.

“What does winemaking mean?” asked He Lu.

Duke explained, “Lord Lin Feng said it is a process of fermenting liquid made from fruit, with a unique taste that can be consumed and has benefits for mental disorders. I’m not entirely sure about the specifics, but we’ll know once we go there.”

He Lu furrowed his eyebrows slightly and asked, “What about the rehabilitation center? Are we just leaving the patients unattended?”

“It’s not that we’re neglecting them, it’s just a temporary pause. Besides, the daily provision of purified fruits and vegetables to them is a form of treatment, isn’t it? If you don’t want to go, you can stay behind. I will explain it to Lord Lin Feng,” Duke replied, not wanting to waste any more words. He turned around and signaled the other team members to get into the car and leave.

He Lu pursed his lips, but he didn’t explicitly say that he wouldn’t go.

After completing the recruitment process, they moved from the temporary hotel to the apartment in the rehabilitation center. The wine warehouse was nearby, so it didn’t take them much time to reach their destination.

Lin Su sat next to the land, wearing a straw hat and watching the robots sow seeds. There was a plate full of bright red cherries beside him. The warm sunlight gently bathed everything, creating a cozy and pleasant atmosphere.

When Duke and his team got out of the car, they saw this scene, and a smile unconsciously formed on Duke’s lips. “Lord Lin Su.”

Hearing the voice, Lin Su looked up. Lin Feng had already informed him that Duke and his team would come to help. “Captain Duke, Lin Feng is inside. You can go straight in.”

“Alright, we’ll go in first.” After Duke finished speaking, he led his team inside. He Lu looked at Lin Su, and when his gaze fell on the fruits on the plate, his eyebrows furrowed again. “Lord Lin Su, isn’t it a bit inappropriate to waste like this?”

Hearing He Lu’s voice, Duke, who had been preparing to leave, stopped in his tracks. “He Lu, you should show respect to Lord Lin Su.”

“How am I being disrespectful? Is what I said incorrect?”

Lin Su adjusted his straw hat and looked at He Lu. He didn’t have much of an impression of this young female. He raised an eyebrow slightly and replied, “How am I wasting?”

“Aren’t the fruits you’re eating purified fruits and vegetables? Even if you have unique abilities, it’s not good to be so extravagant and wasteful. Don’t you understand that these fruits, rich in natural elements, can potentially help numerous individuals suffering from mental disorders? If you provide all of these to those in need, how many people could be saved?”

He Lu had a look of compassion for all living beings and his gaze towards Lin Su was filled with disdain.

Duke, with a stern expression, walked over. “He Lu, stop grandstanding here. If it weren’t for Lord Lin Su, all the Empire’s individuals with mental disorders would still be in despair…”

Lin Su calmly looked at He Lu, but inside, he couldn’t help but find it amusing. “You’re not entirely wrong in what you said. However, these are my own things. I can eat and use them however I want. What business is it of yours?”

Duke, who appeared cute and amiable, didn’t expect such words from Lin Su. He stood there with his mouth half open, filled with astonishment.

He Lu’s face turned red, seemingly completely taken aback by Lin Su’s response. “You…”

Sitting there, Lin Su had a hint of a smile on his lips, but his eyes were filled with coldness. “If you truly have that much concern, go and donate all your possessions to those in need. Don’t stand here pretending to be a savior of the world. Instead, why don’t you do something practical? The way you envy others is truly ugly. Captain Duke, Lin Feng is waiting for you.”

“Lord Lin Su, I apologize for my team member’s behavior. I’m sorry.”

After Duke finished speaking, he reached out and pulled He Lu, who was about to retort with a darkened face, away.

“What are you doing? Let go of me! I haven’t finished speaking yet! If it weren’t for him and his abilities, how could my uncle have been dismissed?” He Lu struggled, but as a female, he couldn’t possibly match up against a male. Dragged to the side, Duke asked him with a stern face, “Who is your uncle?”

Suddenly realizing his mistake, He Lu’s expression stiffened, and he turned his head elsewhere. “Nobody.”

Even so, Duke also understood what had happened. After He Lu came here, he had been finding faults and nitpicking everywhere. “I don’t care about any personal grudges you have with Lord Lin Su. Don’t involve our research team. Submit your application and transfer back. Otherwise, I will be the one applying, and you won’t be able to stay in the research institute. You have three days. After three days, I don’t want to see you again. You won’t need to participate in any future missions. Take care of yourself.”

He Lu panicked. “Captain, you can’t treat me like this.”

“I can. Because of your disrespect towards Lord Lin Su, you should get lost!” Thinking about what He Lu had said to Lin Su earlier, Duke felt a headache coming on. If He Lu weren’t a female, he would have wanted to beat some sense into this idiot.

“What did I say that was wrong? He has abilities, but he shouldn’t be wasting like this. How many people could be saved if he left those fruits behind?” He Lu had an expression of righteousness, as if she were a just person. His words disgusted Duke, and he pointed a finger at his. “You should be grateful that I don’t hit females. Lord Lin Su was right. If you truly have that much sympathy, don’t just talk. Go back and donate your family’s wealth to those patients who can’t afford soothing agents. It would be more convincing. Otherwise, don’t spew brainless words here, disgusting us. Get lost!”

He Lu’s eyes welled up with tears, and Duke’s words deeply wounded him. “You think that Lord Lin Su is as simple as he appears on the surface? If it weren’t for him, how could my uncle have been dismissed from the purification examination institute? It’s all because he didn’t please and flatter Lord Lin Su when he came to investigate his purification qualifications. Don’t let him deceive you!”

Duke looked at He Lu mockingly, as if he were a pitiful and hurt soul. The majority of females in the capital were truly spoiled. They had even reached the point of being unable to distinguish right from wrong.

“So, your uncle is Colonel Kong Han. Oh, I guess we can’t call him a colonel anymore. He was not only dismissed but also stripped of his military rank. He can only be considered a civilian now. Do you think your uncle’s situation is a secret within the vast system? He despised the fairness of the North Government on North Star, abusing his authority against Lord Lin Su. Why don’t you mention that?” He Lu’s pupils contracted upon hearing Duke’s words. “How do you know?”

He had always thought that only a few people knew the details of this matter, but he hadn’t expected that even a researcher like Duke would be aware.

“The importance of Lord Lin Su to the Empire. Even if he just eats some purified fruits, if he demands more, the Emperor will fulfill his wishes. Maybe you think your family’s downfall isn’t enough. After you return this time, your family will probably be removed from the ranks of the capital’s nobility. Congratulations.”

Duke let out a cold smile, turned around, and didn’t say another word to He Lu before leaving in big strides.

Left standing in the same spot, He Lu’s face turned pale. He felt as if he had withered multiple times in an instant. A chilly wind blew by, causing him to shiver involuntarily.

When Duke returned, Lin Feng had already heard about He Lu’s disrespectful behavior towards Lin Su. With a blackened face, Lin Feng approached Duke and asked about the outcome.

Duke truthfully replied, and Lin Feng let out a cold snort. “Some noble families truly need a good beating.”

Duke stood quietly on the side, fully aware that if Lin Feng spoke like this, then He Lu’s family was truly in dire straits.

“Duke, even though this matter has nothing to do with you, as a team leader, you failed to discipline your team member properly. After you return, you’ll have to run ten laps as punishment.”

“Alright, Lord Lin Feng.”

“Go find Su Ge. He will tell you what to do.” After saying that, Lin Feng turned around and went to the back to find Lin Su. Just the thought of that respectful little female being treated unfairly where he couldn’t see made him want to run over and teach the other person a lesson.

When Lin Su saw Lin Feng rushing out, he knew that he probably already knew what had happened earlier. “This place should be ready by this afternoon. But the batch of grapes that were sent over earlier should be enough for wine-making. You don’t need to be so anxious. The fermentation process still takes some time.”

Seeing Lin Su, who had just been bullied, comforting him in return, Lin Feng felt a bit uneasy.

“I will handle what happened earlier. You won’t see him again.” Although he knew that Lin Su didn’t need his protection, whether it was because of his own abilities or William’s presence, both were capable of dealing with a small character like He Lu.

But he just couldn’t bear to see Lin Su being treated like this.

Especially when he thought that Lin Su might be the lost younger brother of the Lin family, he couldn’t tolerate such a thing happening even more.

“Alright.” Although Lin Su didn’t really care about someone like He Lu, he didn’t want to see this kind of person wandering around him. This person used moral coercion on others but did nothing himself. It made Lin Su have no favorable impression of him at all.

With Lin Feng taking action, nothing could be better.

Lin Feng carefully observed Lin Su and saw that he appeared calm and unaffected by He Lu’s actions. His emotions became complicated for a moment.

On one hand, he was glad that Lin Su had such strong inner strength. On the other hand, he couldn’t help but feel sad for a young female like Lin Su, who, when placed in the capital, would undoubtedly be spoiled. Even without going too far back, Xie Bai was also once willful and capricious. Such a character might not be likable, but it also proved how much his family cared for and loved him.

Su Jin and Kane also loved Lin Su a lot, but perhaps the previous environment had already taught Lin Su at a young age to rely on himself for everything.

With these thoughts, Lin Feng felt a sense of sadness.

He wondered how Lin Te’s investigation was going.

“Oh, by the way, I mentioned before, in a while, William and I will return to the capital star to implement the regulations for the rehabilitation center. I can’t stay here all the time, so I’ll come periodically.”

“When are you leaving? Have you set a time?” Lin Feng’s eyes lit up. If Lin Su went to the capital star, many things would be much more convenient. “You don’t need to worry about things here. The patients at the rehabilitation center need some time for recovery treatment before undergoing beast pattern restoration. I’ll let you know.”

“You can arrange the patients of different levels for me. I will concentrate on restoring them. The timing is not yet determined. I still have a few patients on hand that need to be restored before I can leave.”

“Is Uncle going with you?”

“They still have to wait. I will go over and make arrangements before bringing them over.”

“Are you planning to settle in the capital star for the long term?”

As Lin Feng asked this question, a sense of anticipation surged in his heart. For him, North Star was only a temporary place, and sooner or later, he would return to the capital star. He didn’t want to be separated from Lin Su because of this. If Lin Su could settle in the capital star, it would be perfect.

“As a prince, it wouldn’t be right to let William stay on North Star indefinitely. Besides, I also want to see the prosperity you all talk about in the capital star.” A trace of longing appeared on Lin Su’s face.

“You may not need it, but if there’s anything, you can let me know.”

“Don’t worry, I won’t be polite with you all.”

With He Lu gone and Duke wearing a gloomy expression, the communication within the research team had diminished.

Crushing the grapes with his hands and smelling the sweet fragrance in the air, someone couldn’t help but whisper, “Is what we’re doing really helpful for patients with mental disorders?”

“Definitely. You see, the purified fruits themselves contain extremely high levels of natural elements. Even if they’re consumed in the form of juice, it won’t change the effect. I’m just curious about what Lin Feng was talking about—this ‘wine’ thing.”

“Didn’t Lord Lin Feng say it’s a beverage? These grapes, after fermentation, will turn into wine with a unique taste. Most importantly, it will increase the natural element content. Honestly, I can’t wait.”

“Stop discussing and get back to work.”

As soon as Duke spoke, everyone who was just chatting instantly fell silent.

Busy until noon, Lin Feng gave them a 2-hour break. The team members watched as Duke drove away alone and couldn’t help but gather together again. “What do you think the boss will do with He Lu?”

“He brought it upon himself. And what was he saying? Wasn’t he the one using connections to get in?”

“If I were Boss Duke, I would be infuriated too. He Lu will probably be sent back.”

“But it was unexpected for Lord Lin Su to say those things at the time. Who would have thought that someone who seemed gentle and kind could say such powerful words?”

“What’s so surprising? Does being gentle and kind mean you can be bullied? In my opinion, if all females had the same character as Lord Lin Su, I would have found a sweet and lovely one to marry a long time ago and wouldn’t have to reject matches every year using my researcher identity.”

“But you can only reject three times at most. Haven’t you rejected twice already? If you can’t find a suitable partner after one more rejection, you’ll have to be forcibly matched.”

“…Don’t remind me. We’re still good friends, right?”

Su Ge, who was walking behind the group, listened to their conversation and pressed his lips together.

Lunch was provided by the Ai Su Gourmet Restaurant. When Xie Bai drove over and saw Su Ge waiting at the entrance, he walked up to him and took the lunch boxes from the car.

“You’ve worked hard.”

“It’s not hard. I’m just responsible for delivering the meals. You guys are the ones working hard.” Xie Bai said with a slight awkwardness as he walked inside with Su Ge. “Where’s Lin Su? I want to find him.”

“Have you had lunch?” Su Ge didn’t immediately answer his question. He secretly wanted to spend more time with Xie Bai.

“I ate before coming here.” Xie Bai lightly clenched his fist. “Is there something wrong, Su Ge?”

“Xie Bai, you’ll come of age next month, and my extension request is also expiring soon.” Su Ge turned his head, and his deep black eyes were filled with emotions that made Xie Bai’s heart tighten. “Can you reconsider me?”

Xie Bai’s chest started pounding at Su Ge’s words, and he opened his lips slightly. “I… can I reconsider?”

It wasn’t a complete rejection. Su Ge’s tense emotions relaxed for a moment, and he told himself that the outcome wasn’t the worst. “Alright, but can you give me some time? My application will enter the forced matching system once it expires. I don’t want to miss the chance with you, Xie Bai.”

The thought of Su Ge’s information entering the forced matching system and not ending up with him made Xie Bai feel anxious. He instinctively reached out and grabbed Su Ge’s clothes. “Will you always like me, even if you meet a better female in the future? Will you still want to be with me?”

Su Ge’s heart started racing, and he looked into Xie Bai’s eyes with a scorching gaze. His throat rolled as he restrained himself. “Yes, I can swear to the Beast God.”

Xie Bai blushed as Su Ge’s gaze lingered on him. “Then let’s give it a try, we can.”

Su Ge suddenly reached out and grabbed Xie Bai’s wrist, gently holding it in his palm. “Xie Bai, did you really agree?”

Xie Bai’s face turned completely red, and his black eyes were filled with mist, making him look exceptionally beautiful. “Um, I agreed to give it a try with you. If it doesn’t work out, we can…”

“It will work out. I will be good to you, Xie Bai. As long as you agree, I won’t give you a chance to refuse.” Su Ge swept away the previous gloom and smiled. “Xie Bai, I swear to the Beast God that I will treat you well for a lifetime. If I break my oath, I’m willing to lose everything, including…”

Xie Bai quickly covered Su Ge’s mouth. “That’s enough, you don’t need to say anymore.”

Su Ge held his hand and lightly kissed the corner of his lips. Just as he was about to embrace him, they heard Lin Su’s voice. “Hey, how much longer are you two going to chat? We’re starving.”

Caught off guard by Lin Su, Xie Bai hastily pushed Su Ge away. “Hurry up and bring the food over. We’ll talk later.”

Su Ge smiled and gently patted Xie Bai’s head. “It’s my fault.”

After saying that, he carried the lunch boxes and walked briskly inside.

Lin Su looked at Xie Bai, who was blushing, and teased him on purpose. “Oh, so your friend is Su Ge!”

In an instant, Xie Bai’s face turned even redder, and he hurriedly pulled on Lin Su’s clothes. “Lin Su, please keep it a secret for me!”

Lin Su playfully pinched his face. “Don’t worry, I’ll keep it a secret for you.”

Xie Bai exclaimed and hugged him. “Lin Su, I knew you were the best.”

—

Lin Feng crouched nearby and contacted Lin Te to ask if he had told Qin Yi about Lin Su.

“Big brother, are you really capable? It’s been so many days, and there’s been no progress at all?”

Lin Te put down his water cup. “Male father and female father will only be back tonight. We can’t discuss these things over the communicator… Oh, male father, female father, why are you back? Weren’t you supposed to arrive tonight?”

Lin Te’s tone suddenly changed, and Lin Feng listened to the noise coming from the communicator, about to ask if Lin En and Qin Yi had returned early.

Then, Qin Yi’s excited voice came through. “Lin Te, do you know? We might have found your little brother!”