Chapter 77

Chapter 77

The next day, His Majesty the Dog came again.

But after arriving at his place, he wouldn't initiate conversation with Lu Wei but would still cling to him.

Just like a cold, eerie specter following from behind.

This sort of behavior from the spectral presence made Lu Wei very uncomfortable.

It was the same lifeless expression, with a chill lingering at the corners of his eyes.

Lu Wei intended to inquire about Young Master's well-being and also mention the matter of visiting Danjiao's invention competition.

However, faced with that unapproachable demeanor, he found himself unable to utter a single word.

—He felt that whichever topic he chose, the other person would go insane online.

Brother.

You've won.

The interior of the residence was fully equipped, including a kitchen that Lu Wei desperately needed. Even the ingredients were neatly prepared, as if they knew his preferences.

With a ghost clinging to his back, Lu Wei cooked a few dishes.

They were all simple, homely dishes.

Brother Earth was not the type to initiate conversation, but there was one possibility—

Lu Wei cleared his throat and called out, "Come and have dinner."

Come and have dinner.

A subtle yet profound invitation.

To Earthlings, this was the perfect phrase to extend an olive branch, often used during parental cold wars or lovers' quarrels.

This was the first time an Earthling had cooked on Emperor Star in these few days.

He didn't know if His Majesty had ever tasted it before?

This move might have a subtle effect on an alien.

The royal dog glanced at him, yawned, and his expression remained indifferent.

"..."

The dish he prepared was left untouched.

It looked rather lonely.

If this didn't work, there was still a small vegetable garden over there.

Lu Wei instructed him, "Since you're so idle, pull out some vegetables for me."

How could a human with traditional Chinese blood not engage in farming?

To be honest, ever since Lu Wei arrived at this inner court, he had taken a liking to the small vegetable garden and had already started cultivating his own plot.

What was now growing were the little cabbages he had experimented with.

The emotionless Dog Emperor replied, "No."

Lu Wei heaved a sigh of relief.

Finally, the boy spoke.

Changing his request, Lu Wei said, "Then bring me the basket."

The Dog Emperor responded, "No."

Lu Wei urged, "Hurry up."

The Dog Emperor glared at him, issuing a warning, "Don't try to act cute with me."

...??

Who the hell is being coquettish?

If this had happened in the past, Lu Wei would have probably been angered by such a remark, but now he could only feel a mix of amusement and helplessness.

His Majesty the Dog was indeed mentally deranged.

A mentally deranged person who liked him.

Otherwise, who else would be so easily appeased?

Just a few words that couldn't even be considered coaxing were enough to make him happy.

Although His Majesty the Dog said he wouldn't help, he still fetched a basket for Lu Wei as he watched him peel the cabbage alone.

However, he merely tossed the basket disdainfully to the ground and watched from the side.

One digging, one watching.

The routine was quite familiar.

Lu Wei couldn't help but draw in a sharp breath.

It seemed they had done this sort of thing before.

After pulling out the Interstellar Special Mutated Cabbage, Lu Wei instructed His Majesty the Dog to wash it for him.

His Majesty the Dog was unwilling to lower itself to wash the vegetables and maintained a cold demeanor.

Lu Wei didn't force the issue and went to the automatic vegetable washer himself.

His Majesty the Dog stared at him indifferently and coldly...

"You're throwing a tantrum?"

Lu Wei: ????

Innocent here, Master Red-Braised!

Well, who's throwing a tantrum, one might ask!

"When?" Lu Wei appeared innocent, his hands still busy washing the vegetables.

The Canine Sovereign gazed at him intently. "Then why did you wash them yourself?"

Lu Wei chuckled. "Because you weren't going to, right?"

The Canine Sovereign's dark pupils narrowed. "See, you're being petulant."

Lu Wei nearly crushed the small white cabbage in his hand.

Damn it.

This guy was damn well mentally deranged.

With solid evidence, the Canine Sovereign stared —-

Lu Wei genuinely wanted to smash him with the cabbage right then.

But the moment he saw the other's inquisitive expression, that notion subsided.

Never mind.

Insane, but loving you.

There's nothing I can't endure.

His Majesty the Dog didn't reveal any emotion in his tone: "If it were before, you would have exploded immediately."

And then resort to violence.

Lu Wei replied nonchalantly, "Oh, is that so?"

His Majesty the Dog seemed to enjoy provoking him: "Heh, you still can't recall, as expected."

Lu Wei even suspected that this person had taken a separate course throughout his life called 'How to Incite a Beating 101.'

Pressing down on his head, Lu Wei said fiercely, "I may not remember now, but I'll think about it slowly."

Having acted as a mature Earthling father for two and a half years, but not entirely grown up yet.

Unable to resist, he pressed down on his head.

"Can't you recall it?" The dog emperor lifted his gaze, his expression listless.

Lu Wei instinctively pondered for a moment.

It didn't seem likely.

After all, no one in TV dramas forgot everything after suffering from amnesia.

The dog emperor didn't let him off the hook, persisting with his question, "What if you never remember, Lu Wei?"

His stare was fierce as he observed the other's expression.

His pupils were particularly dark.

Yet, Lu Wei seemed to sense something else beneath that.

Indeed, there was a hint of impatience.

It was as if there was a premonition of something crumbling.

Lu Wei sighed. "Maybe back then, Big Brother really did have feelings for you."

—Otherwise, how could he sense even the slightest nuances of your emotions?

Sigh.

He really does like men.

Lu Wei felt a sense of relief instead. He tried to lighten the mood. "It's impossible to never remember at all. They don't write it that way in TV dramas; it won't get ratings."

Amusing, isn't it?

His Highness the Peculiar Canine wouldn't find it funny.

The corners of His Highness's mouth twitched, and his eyes were cold at the edges. "It's possible with you. Anyway, you can forget anything. You even dare to put others before me."

Lu Wei: "Can we start over then? We can get to know each other anew. Perhaps we'll even grow to like each other's unseen facets."

Isn't that a romantic notion? It's something humans on Earth would strain their brains to come up with, but...

His Majesty the Dog was sinister. "No way."

The tone was a resolute rejection.

"If you forget, I'll break your legs and lock you up until you remember."

Madness.

Lu Wei didn't know how to coax someone. He only knew that seeing the madman unhappy made him feel stifled too.

He knew he was very unhappy.

Looking at the face so close to his, and the dark pupils staring back at him, Lu Wei sighed. His heart softened a little.

Then, he reached out to press the back of the other person's head and kissed him. With a dominant posture, he half-embraced the other party, his arm muscles forming a smooth and attractive line, creating a visually pleasing scene.

A true man acts on his impulses.

A true man seizes the moment to kiss.

For once, even His Canine Majesty was momentarily stunned.

His dark eyes now held an indiscernible emotion.

This left the Earthling feeling rather awkward.

"I... it just came to me, all of a sudden, out of nowhere."

His explanation only served to confuse matters further, as if he were trying to conceal more than reveal.

His Canine Majesty continued to stare at him intently, with the seriousness one would reserve for scientific research.

Lu Wei didn't know how to react, almost unsure what to do with his hands.

The dog king's face remained expressionless, and his tone was stern. "Lu Wei, you kissed me."

Earthling: "Hnn?"

His Majesty the Dog: "You kissed me proactively on April 20th at 12:45."

For the first time.

Lu Wei had initiated a sincere and earnest kiss.

???

So what?

His Majesty the Dog narrowed his eyes. "You haven't regained your memories yet."

Lu Wei: "Huh?"

Lu Wei: "Yeah, that's right."

His Majesty the Dog stared intently. "Then why did you kiss me?"

Spicy Chili Flare ignited: "What's the deal? You won't let me kiss our child after we've had one? Are you talking about this now after everything we've done?"

His Majesty the Dog emphasized: "Your memories haven't returned yet."

Spicy Chili Flare began to spew flames: "So what if my memories haven't returned? Is there any logical cause and effect here?"

"There is."

His Majesty the Dog always had his own unique logic.

It was such sound logic that Lu Wei felt like pounding someone.

What logic?

Lu Wei's eyes blazed: "Can't I just simply want to kiss you?"

Then he saw the corners of His Majesty the Dog's mouth lift, with a hint of blissful confusion in his eyes.

Lu Wei: "..."

Fool.

He does look quite pleasant when he smiles.

With his antics, Lu Wei could no longer bring himself to suggest visiting the young prince or even watching Danjiao's competition.

Any mention of these topics seemed like a spark that would ignite His Majesty Dog's madness.

He had to prioritize attending to His Majesty for now.

Lu Wei had an illusion that he was taking care of not just Danjiao, but also His Majesty Dog as if they were both children.

Life was not easy.

The Earthling hastily took a shower and emerged with a yawn, a white towel draped around his neck. He then saw His Majesty Dog lying in bed.

He was asleep.

"Ho."

It was rather feline-like.

If you tire it out during the day, it won't keep you up at night.

Lu Wei chuckled at his own thoughts.

The Terran moved about quietly, afraid of disturbing someone who had fallen asleep naturally so early.

Taking advantage of this time, he played a few rounds of a popular game in this star region.

There were plenty of inconveniences on this alien planet, but! There existed the cosmic gem that was holographic gaming, the one true god!

Recently, Lu Wei had been engrossed in a game called "Full-Speed Warship." It was newly released and very popular, but the body-sensing connection wasn't great.

Just as he finished a match and was about to search for guides on the Star Network, he was bombarded with overwhelming negative reviews:

[Pirated copycat game, play Starship Combat instead.]

[Clinging to the template of a space battleship game.]

So it turns out to be a plagiarized game with a borrowed skin. No wonder the gaming experience felt odd.

Silently, Lu Wei made a mental note to try out this game called "Space Battleship" when he had spare time.

He put down his device and stretched lazily.

He picked up his blanket and returned to his room to sleep.

In his bed, someone was sprawled out, occupying all the space.

—He had forgotten that His Majesty the Dog was occupying his bed.

Sitting on the edge of the bed, Lu Wei gazed at the person.

For tonight, he wasn't bouncing around insistently, demanding attention or cuddling persistently. He simply closed his eyes like a normal person.

It was the first time in days.

Observing Lu Wei's slightly furrowed brows even in sleep, an irresistible urge prompted him to reach out and gently smooth away the wrinkles between his eyes.

Now, that's more comfortable.

A perfectionist cannot tolerate this.

Lu Wei casually traced the outline of his eye socket with a finger.

Lu Danjiao remarked that his intimidating demeanor was closely tied to the shape of his eyebrows and eyes.

As the Earthling drew, he mused inwardly:

Their features were indeed quite similar to Little Pang Qiu's—it had to be genetics at work.

The shape of the lips...

Lu Wei thought that they looked fairly human when silent, but when speaking, they made one want to tear them apart.

No wonder Brother Danjiao had sharply criticized his father's peculiar tone of speech.

Having finished his sketch, Lu Wei found a spot to lie down, propping his head casually on his hands.

Unnoticed by him, the 'royal dog' had stealthily opened his eyes, a hint of amusement shimmering in their depths.

Lu Wei assumed he was still asleep.

These actions weren't intended to please or impress him; they weren't put on for his benefit.

They were simply because Lu Wei felt like doing them.