The Males Were Reborn After The Female Ruler Was Scumbed [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 10
Lu Qing raised his eyes in disbelief, “You want to bathe here?”
Lu Qing knew that Lanxi had mild germophobia and couldn’t stand being dirty, messy, or having strange odors on him.
This wasn’t a bad thing. Maintaining cleanliness and tidiness was a sign of respect for others and a trivial habit for pampered sub-females.
Lanxi’s mild germophobia wasn’t severe. He always knew how to prioritize things.
For example, they once encountered an assassination. Lanxi and he were struggling to survive in a signal-less desert while dodging pursuers. During that time, they were so dishevelled that they were almost like savages, and Lanxi’s mild germophobia never surfaced once; he was more tolerant than Lu Qing.
The fact that Lanxi brought up this request now could only mean that he felt very secure in this environment, including Lu Qing, with no potential danger present.
Lu Qing: “…………”
Just tell me what happened! Where did this inexplicable sense of trust come from for me, a male bug with an unknown background?!
“Is that not okay?”
The sub-female tugged at his clothes. To be precise, it was Lu Qing’s clothing. The white shirt Lanxi had been wearing was stained with bl00d. Lu Qing was afraid it would draw attention and cause trouble, so he draped his black jacket over him; otherwise, they probably wouldn’t have been able to board the airship.
The visual mess was covered, but the stickiness from the bl00d and the smell of rust lingered, which was indeed unbearable for the sub-female.
“I’m sorry, I really feel a bit uncomfortable…” The silver-haired, emerald-eyed sub-female lowered his eyes and forced a smile, “Never mind, it’s okay… I’ll just bear with it.”
Lu Qing: “…………”
His non-existent conscience suddenly twinged for some reason.
System: “…………”
Why do I smell a hint of “green tea” flavor. (A Chinese slang term for someone who appears innocent but is manipulative).
Lu Qing rubbed his nose, “There’s nothing wrong with it.”
They were husband and wife after all. Since he didn’t mind that the bathroom was small and shabby, Lu Qing had nothing more to say. He might as well fulfill this small request.
What’s more, the happier Lanxi was, the more Lu Qing might eventually gain.
Lu Qing opened the closet, intending to find a bath towel and a change of clothes for Lanxi—
He couldn’t find any.
Lu Qing: “…”
Right, he lived alone and never planned to bring anyone home. Everything in his house was single-serving.
Lu Qing wiped his face, pulled out a small stool, and pressed Lanxi onto it, “You sit for a bit. Wait here.”
Lanxi blinked slowly, “Where are you going?”
Lu Qing picked up his keys, his face looking utterly miserable, “There’s nothing at home. I’m going to buy toiletries.”
—Nonsense, there’s not even a shadow of a benefit, and I have to spend money first. It’s already a miracle that Lu Qing isn’t openly sulking.
Looking at the male bug’s depressed back, Lanxi inexplicably curved his lips. If a bug were here, they would be shocked, as the sub-female, who always wore a gentle and proper, yet deceptive, smile, had unexpectedly revealed a hint of a genuine smile.
He seemed… very indulgent towards me.
Why?
Lanxi couldn’t figure it out, so he decided not to bother. He lowered his eyes, glanced at his terminal, and finally graciously allocated some attention to the main issue. He turned off the Do Not Disturb mode, preparing to reply to some messages.
As soon as he opened it, countless messages flooded in—
Crete had nearly blown up his terminal.
[Where the F*** did you go?! At least let me know, hey!!]
[What is it that I can’t know?! What am I supposed to tell the military and the media!!]
[The bugs from the Adri family are looking for you. How should I reply? Say something, hey!!]
[Sh1t bug, I’m going to break off our friendship!!]
…
Lanxi thought for a moment and directly called Crete on video. Crete seemed to have been waiting for his message and answered almost instantly.
“Lanxi Adri, I’m seriously angry!! Just because others don’t get mad, you think they’re idiots, huh!!!”
The military female bug was truly enraged; his fiery red hair seemed to stand on end. “Is playing dead fun?!”
Lanxi didn’t interrupt him. After he had vented his anger sufficiently, Lanxi said, “I’m very sorry, Crete. Calm down.”
His attitude was excellent, and his words were straight to the point, “To express my apology, I will do my best to help you secure the Third Army’s new model mecha.”
Crete snorted, “If you can’t give me a reasonable explanation, you also owe me a set of new model battleships.”
Lanxi laughed, “Crete, you’re dreaming big. My own guard forces haven’t been equipped yet.”
Crete pouted, “But, where are you now?”
Lanxi: “Near C1 Avenue. Don’t worry, I’ll be back soon.”
“Why did you run off there?” Crete glanced around, frowning. It looked like a rental room, small and old. “Staying in a place like this, Lanxi, you really know how to suffer.”
Lanxi looked around behind him, “Crete, I’m not that delicate.”
Crete looked at the sub-female in front of him, noncommittal. “Lanxi, why did you suddenly change your mind?”
“I really don’t understand you. Our plan was complete, wasn’t it?”
Lanxi knew what Crete was referring to. Seth wanted to eliminate him, and likewise, Lanxi was long tired of his foolish younger brother who constantly caused trouble, and he needed an opportunity to ruin him forever.
So, he went along with the plan and set a trap for the idiot to jump into. The news of his visit to his teacher in District D was deliberately leaked to Seth. Unsurprisingly, that fool jumped right in, even knowing it was a trap.
Seth always held onto that kind of delusion, even sending a large number of high-level male bugs to ensure a clean hit.
Unfortunately, whether it was the leaked news, the easily diverted Crete… or even the minor injury he sustained, everything was within the plan.
If Lanxi was fine, Seth could not be convicted with the protection of the family elders. But murdering a distinguished Sub-Female Lord and leaving him critically injured—even constrained by the power of the Female Bug Protection Association—Seth would have to pay the price.
What Lanxi did three years ago was a bit aggressive. To prevent losing the initiative, he had to use this incident to seize the high ground of public opinion and let everyone know that everything he did was merely self-preservation.
Whether now or three years ago…
Everything was going smoothly, developing exactly as Lanxi had envisioned.
If that male bug hadn’t appeared, Lanxi should currently be lying in the Imperial Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit, “fighting for his life.”
Lanxi propped his chin, smiling, “It’s nothing. I just thought it would be a bit of a waste to only eliminate that fool Seth with such a good opportunity.”
Crete frowned upon hearing this, “You mean…?”
“You need a reason to take over a portion of the stationed military power.” Lanxi pointed to himself. “And I can use this opportunity to purge the clan members who have been subverted over the past three years.”
“Killing many birds with one stone. Why not?”
Crete seemed lost in thought. After a long while, he said, “Is this too risky… mobilizing so many bugs at once? I’m worried about the royal family…”
Lanxi shook his head, “Crete, the Bug Emperor is critically ill. You should be able to feel that the situation on the Capital Star has reached a very serious point. We must have more bargaining chips before that day comes.”
“I understand…” Crete said. “Now, what can I do?”
“Just pretend to look for me. Act realistically, and don’t worry about anything else.” Lanxi said, “Also, retrieve the surveillance footage of Public Airship D-C296 and the surrounding hundred miles, and blur out my presence. I took this to District C tonight.”
Although the male bug tried his best to avoid surveillance, there were inevitably oversights. It was safer to have Crete handle it.
Crete: “…”
If Lanxi had convinced him earlier, now he felt Lanxi was talking nonsense again.
Because if Lanxi truly wanted to disappear, he wouldn’t be crazy enough to take a public airship.
Seeing Crete’s complicated expression, Lanxi smiled, “I couldn’t help it. The bug who took me in is too poor.”
“Took you in? You’re not alone now?”
“Of course.” Lanxi shrugged innocently. “I’m so fragile. How could I escape on my own?”
Crete’s expression was like seeing a ghost. You fragile? If you’re fragile, there are no non-fragile bugs in the world. But out of concern for his friend—definitely not because of gossip—he still asked: “Who is it? Male or female? Do I know them? Are they trustworthy?”
Crete grew up with Lanxi and had never seen the sub-female get along well with anyone—except himself.
Crete thought it was unlikely to be someone he knew, but an outside bug seemed even less likely. Lanxi’s guard was very strong.
Listening to him, that bug even took him home. “What’s going on? Hurry up and tell me.”
“It’s a male bug…” Lanxi smiled, seemingly thinking of something. “He should be quite reliable.”
Crete was so scared his terminal almost dropped. Male bug… male bug?!
“Hey!! Are you serious?! You’re at a male bug’s house?!”
“Mhm…” Lanxi was about to say something but paused, looking towards the door. “He’s back. I’ll hang up first. I’ll talk to you later when I have time.”
“Don’t forget what I told you.”
Then, without waiting for Crete to react, he hung up the communication with a snap.
Crete: “…………”
What is going on!! Is the Bug Star going to be destroyed tomorrow?!
Lanxi is getting involved with a male bug?!
Crete’s breakdown is temporarily put aside. Lu Qing returned with a long face.
If Manager Geli hadn’t given him a month’s worth of travel money in advance because he was truly hard up, forget buying toiletries for Lanxi; he wouldn’t even have been able to afford the fare to bring Lanxi back to District C.
“Here.” Lu Qing handed the several bags to Lanxi. “You go wash up.”
Lanxi opened the bags and saw a toothbrush, a tooth cup, a towel, slippers, and a set of cartoon pajamas inside.
A trace of a smile flickered in Lanxi’s eyes, “Thank you, Your Excellency.”
Lu Qing raised his chin, signaling that he could go wash.
Lanxi wasn’t shy. He took off his glasses and folded them. Looking up, he saw the male bug walking towards the door with the small stool, and he asked strangely, “Your Excellency, are you going out again?”
Lu Qing looked back at him, “It’s inappropriate for me to stay in the room. Call me when you’re done washing.”
Lanxi blinked. He hadn’t expected to hear such an answer.
In this era where female bugs are dominant, the Empire’s resources also favor the female s3x—looks, intelligence, wealth, power… As long as male bugs could gain the favor of females, they could obtain everything they desired.
As a sub-female of the Adri family, Lanxi had seen countless male bugs who wanted something from him.
Lanxi had the ability to protect himself, but that didn’t mean he wasn’t annoyed by these male bugs with ulterior motives.
If the male bug in front of him had the same thoughts as other male bugs, Lanxi felt he wouldn’t let go of such a perfect opportunity.
But he didn’t.
Lanxi could clearly sense that the male bug seemed to harbor slightly different thoughts about him, but he… did nothing.
…Why?
Lanxi lowered his eyes, looking at the sponge block pajamas in his hand. What should I do? I seem to be growing increasingly curious about this male bug.
Lu Qing had a quite thrilling night today. He was mentally and physically exhausted. At first, he could respond a few times when the System chatted with him, but then he fell silent, his head nodding, looking drowsy.
After an unknown amount of time, he was shaken awake. He opened his eyes hazily and saw the stunningly beautiful face of the sub-female.
His long hair was damp, slipping down his skin. His pair of emerald eyes were like a clear lake lying in a mountain valley, misting up, hazy and ethereal.
“Why did you fall asleep here?” The sub-female squatted in front of him, a hint of worry on his face, just like countless nights when Lu Qing waited for him to come home in the past.
When Lu Qing woke up, he would see the sub-female looking at him with deep concern and pity, carrying the heavy night dew.
“Go inside and sleep.”
Lu Qing: “…”
Lu Qing blinked slowly, his dazed mind unable to distinguish between dream and reality for a moment.
As the sub-female got up, Lu Qing suddenly grabbed his hand.