Chapter 80

Chapter 80

The joy of the neurotic is attained at the expense of the happiness of Earthlings.

The next day, His Canine Majesty lounged lazily with Lu Wei, turning over in bed.

Lu Wei almost cried out.

My bottom hurts.

Grass.

Today, Lu Wei insisted on watching Lu Danjiao's live stream: "I want to see my cub create great inventions!"

His Majesty the Dog, aware of Lu Wei's anger, unusually did not retort. Instead, he merely replied, "Oh."

Oh? ?

The mere sight of him irritated Lu Wei: "Are you satisfied just by that?"

The live stream must be watched!

For just a glimpse of Lu Danjiao, the sacrifice was immense.

His Majesty the Dog indeed looked much happier, petting him affectionately.

Lu Wei logged onto the Star Network and the large screen instantly connected to the wall, initiating an online live stream in an unknown manner, even allowing for a switch to a three-dimensional projection.

Earthling: "Damn, high-tech stuff."

After the competition began, each zone was strictly separated, and all the cubs started crafting with the materials they had chosen, looking surprisingly focused.

Although Lu Wei didn't understand what they were making, the earnest expressions on the cubs' faces were indeed amusing.

Lu Wei stroked his chin. "I feel like the other competitors are quite strong too."

His Majesty the Dog opened one eye to glance at him. "They're idiots."

"..."

Accustomed to it.

Expecting a dog to produce an ivory tusk is as unlikely as hoping to win a lottery jackpot of 5 billion.

There were numerous cameras on site, allowing the live broadcast to seamlessly switch between different perspectives.

Lu Wei pointed to a spot in the upper right corner of the screen, "Look, there's Danjiao!"

This cry startled His Majesty the Dog, who opened his eyes and looked over.

"Did you see it?"

"I did. He's gained more weight."

"..." Lu Wei closed his eyes. "I didn't ask you to look at that."

Rubbing his eyes, Lu Wei continued, "Besides, he's only two and a half years old. It's the stage of growth. This isn't called being overweight; it's just the natural plumpness of a toddler."

The canine monarch yawned indolently. "Oh, I see."

"Uh-huh."

Indeed.

Speaking of plump boys...

Lu Wei suddenly slapped his forehead. "So the 'plump boy' you mentioned in the family rule hanging in the hall refers to Danjiao!"

Lu Wei had long noticed the large framed "family rule" hanging in the hall. Its content was straightforward: Keep the plump boy away from the queen.

The Dog Emperor glanced at him. "Isn't that right?"

Of course not.

Lu Wei's brows lifted. "Which father would make such rules? Even if he's your offspring, you can't treat him like this."

As an Earthling, Lu Wei still held on to the notion of fairness. After all, if someone was already on the wrong path, what else could be done but to gradually guide them back?

The Dog Emperor let out a brief, disdainful snort from the back of his throat.

Lu Wei: "And stop mentioning in front of Danjiao that he's chubby. Kids have their self-esteem too."

The expression in the Canine Emperor's eyes seemed to say, "Isn't he indeed?"

Lu Wei: "..."

Well, to be fair, his brother Danjiao did resemble a tiny ball somewhat.

Lu Wei decided to divert the topic: "Weren't you like a ball during your puppy days?"

The Canine Emperor rested his head on Lu Wei: "I don't recall."

Lu Wei was certain: "Then he must've inherited that from you. Why don't you ask your elders if they agree? I wasn't like this when I was young. I've always been handsome."

The Canine Emperor's lips curled upward slightly.

Given that the entire process was being broadcast live, it took a long time, and the current stage being shown was rather dull, consisting of preliminary work.

Lu Wei lay down to watch after a while.

The canine sovereign suddenly inquired, "Lu Wei, what were you like when you were young?"

The Earthling replied with a hint of pride, "I was a handsome child. According to my parents, I was quite the social butterfly, able to chat with neighbors from upstairs and downstairs."

The canine sovereign's eyebrows lifted slightly. "Oh, I see."

Lu Wei sighed. "Back then, it was common in our neighborhood to tease children about marriage, saying they should marry for a better life."

The sovereign pinched his neck gently, focusing on the key term. "Marriage? As in, arranged?"

Startled, the Earthling responded, "Just playful teasing among kids. Haven't you been teased like that by adults when you were young?"

The canine sovereign gave him a look that seemed to say, "What do you think?"

His voice held no particular emotion as he asked, "How did they tease you? Who were you 'promised' to?"

The term 'promised'?

Lu Wei recalled, "I believe it was the little girl from the downstairs neighbor. Back then, all the kids in the building would play together, and I remember she was quite shy, so I must have looked out for her more."

The grip on his neck visibly tightened, "Already knows how to attract attention at such a young age."

It amused Earth Bro.

Lu Wei grabbed the hand that was holding the nape of his neck, "Dude, back then we were just two kids."

The Canine Majesty's eyes flickered, "Being young doesn't mean they don't have ulterior motives."

Lu Wei: "...Can't you just fucking believe in the beauty of this world?"

Of course, the Canine Majesty was a cynical conspiracy theorist and expressed his disagreement by pinching the hollow of Lu Wei's shoulder.

Lu Wei had changed into his signature black tank top, which exposed his well-defined arms. With the Canine Majesty's pinch, it tickled a bit.

"Ouch."

Lu Wei was somewhat curious, "Didn't you have playmates when you were young?"

The Canine Majesty: "Yes, I did."

Lu Wei: "That settles it then."

The dog emperor's pupils were dark: "Both of them wanted to kill me. One was caught by Delphi, and the other was detected and killed by me."

Damn.

Never mind then.

No wonder he was getting more and more eccentric in this environment.

Lu Wei patted his head: "If you were with us back then, things would have been different. If you lived in our building, you could have come over for dinner. Both my parents are great cooks."

A hint of a smile appeared in Huo Jin's eyes: "Did you learn your cooking skills from them?"

Lu Wei broke into a sweat.

His frozen food culinary skills? That was purely an invention and adaptation he came up with after arriving here.

"My dad is a chef," Lu Wei rubbed his nose. "He's much better at cooking than I am. He taught me from a young age that a real man should cook for the woman he loves! My mom hasn't set foot in the kitchen since marrying him."

- If his old man found out he was now heavily involved in ready-to-cook meals, he'd surely skin him alive.

The royal dog lifted his gaze and chuckled. "Oh, how much you love me."

"..." Damn.

Lu Wei had always admired this creature's ability to grasp the essence of things.

Pausing for a moment, Lu Wei continued, "But seriously, whoever comes to my house becomes more cheerful. My family is full of easy-going people who don't hold grudges. If you could visit my home, you might not be so gloomy anymore."

The royal dog narrowed his eyes. "Gloomy B?"

Lu Wei, known for speaking his mind, could only clarify after the fact, "...It means someone who's rather pessimistic."

The royal dog didn't reveal whether he believed it or not, seemingly letting it slide. "Where's your planet located?"

Lu Wei: ?

It turned out that his alien identity had been exposed earlier on.

"I don't know, but it wouldn't make a difference if you went now,"

Huo Jin had been waiting for the sensitive one to continue his heartfelt sharing, but he suddenly fell silent as if something had caught in his throat.

The Canine Monarch asked, "Why?"

Lu Wei replied, "Because my family is no longer with me."

The incident was merely a car accident, a common tragedy that occurred around the world at every moment. However, when it happened to a specific family or individual, it became an insurmountable mountain.

Resting his head on Lu Wei's shoulder, the Canine Monarch said, "Sensitive one."

The Earthling clenched his fists. "Who the hell are you calling that!"

The Canine Monarch met his gaze. "If not you, then who else would fit that description?"

The Earthling sighed. "I just can't help but feel nostalgic about the past."

The Canine Monarch found Lu Wei's frowning expression irritating.

The royal dog was highly dissatisfied: "That expression is terrible, don't do it."

Lu Wei gritted his teeth: "I won't just because you tell me to? Your damn attitude has been getting on my nerves for a long time!"

Huo Jin curled his lips.

He looked much livelier when angry.

It was well-known that when someone was angry, laughing in their face was an outright provocation.

The Earthling cursed: "Still smiling? Think I'm easy to provoke, huh?"

The royal dog replied: "Bad temper, and overly sensitive."

Lu Wei's fist, as big as a sandbag, was already balled up, ready to strike: "Where am I sensitive?"

The royal dog leisurely sized him up: "Even your fists are soft."

Damn it!

To bear the unbearable is unbearable.

Lu Wei swung his fist the size of a sandbag, but the Dog Emperor didn't dodge, allowing him to hit without resistance.

Accompanied by a remark from the Dog Emperor:

"Don't hurt yourself later."

Lu Wei looked up to the sky and sucked in a deep breath, struggling to suppress his anger.

Damn alien.

Disregarding the other, Lu Wei continued watching the live stream on his own.

Once the invention phase began, the entire venue fell into a profound silence. It was then followed by an extended period of installing their inventions.

There were no conflicts, and the results hadn't emerged yet. Most of the footage was just the young ones working, leaving Danjiao Brother with very few screen appearances.

It was incredibly dull.

It made Lu Wei unable to resist the urge to doze off.

Yet, His Canine Majesty would frequently nudge him gently.

As if he didn't want to be neglected.

At one moment, he tugged at Lu Wei's hair, then pinched his waist, and even blew air into his ear from time to time.

All these actions left Lu Wei's ears flushed red, making it impossible for him to fall asleep.

Earthlings' tempers flared, and fragments of memories suddenly flashed by—

It seemed that on one night, or perhaps many nights, they had been like this together.

Lu Wei opened his eyes. "Didn't we watch like this before?"

His Majesty the Dog narrowed his eyes. "Think for yourself."

Lu Wei was certain he had recalled part of it. "You damn bastard, you used to fiddle around and not let me sleep back then too."

His Majesty the Dog was unperturbed. "Oh."

For now, Lu Wei found it impossible to fall asleep.

The live stream had captured a close-up of Lu Danjiao, and the Earthlings immediately focused on the broadcast.

Danjiao seemed to be engaged in some activity, as Little Fatty Ball pursed his lips, looking rather solemn.

The materials in front of him were in an area of knowledge that Lu Wei was unfamiliar with.

"What's he doing?"

His Majesty the Dog appraised his own son's creation. "Rubbish."

Lu Wei smacked his head. "Speak properly."

His Majesty the Dog: "Though it's rubbish, it should suffice for this competition."

Lu Wei's eyes lit up. "Then it might be incredible!"

The dog emperor's dark eyes gazed at him intently. "I wasn't playing with such things at his age."

Lu Wei knew that this love-starved child was like that, less mature than his Egg Dumpling brother.

"Okay, okay, you're great too, even greater actually."

Upon hearing this, the dog emperor was pleased once more and obediently lied back down.

His attention wasn't on the live stream of the cub creating his great invention at all.

Lu Wei nudged him. "Huo Jin, be nicer to Egg Dumpling..."

Before the dog emperor could express his disdain, he heard him say:

"We three are also a family on this planet."

The corners of the dog emperor's mouth lifted slightly.

In an instant, his heart bloomed with joy.