Chapter 94

Chapter 94

The treaty between Gardenia and Emperor Star spanned a century, making it difficult for Emperor Star to find alternatives for their crops. It was such that even Emperor Star had to consider the weight of their actions.

Due to Gardenia's unique status, its ruler had always acted with impunity.

"Your Majesty, Queen, please bear with us," he said, gesturing for Lu Wei to move aside.

What a coincidence.

This time, Lu Wei had indeed brought his specialized weapon. If his anger reached its peak, he might really give this guy a public beating.

Both youngsters wore fierce expressions, like little wolf cubs ready to pounce at any moment.

Lu Danjiao raised his hand. "Uncle, your planet is so poor, huh?"

The King of Gardenia frowned. "Why do you say that?"

Somewhat displeased but with a softer tone.

He would still give face to the future ruler of Emperor Star, even if they were just younglings now.

Pang Qiu said, "No extra chairs, it must be a very rundown planet."

Huo Nian crossed his arms. "Making guests sit on the ground doesn't seem like a polite place at all."

Feeling embarrassed by the sharp-tongued children, Brother Garden replied, "Garden Star has its own rules."

Lu Danjiao revealed his wild side, mimicking his big brother's subordinate with a gangster gesture. "No one has ever dared to talk about rules in front of my dad. Do you know who my dad is?"

The King of Garden Star visibly expressed his discontent. "The Queen of Emperor Star, in the end, is just a receptor."

Emperor Star was powerful, and its Majesty deserved respect. The young Crown Prince also needed to show some courtesy – this didn't mean that a mere receptor could swagger in front of him.

Lu Danjiao patted the table with his chubby little hand. "Bang!"

"In front of you stands the universe's number one chef, the manager of a chain restaurant, as well as a KFC member, QQ Super Member, and a NetEase Cloud Music noble black vinyl user's father!"

Garden Star Ruler: "..." Who's that?

Like a devoted younger brother, Lu Danjiao said, "Apologize while my dad is in a good mood, and this matter will be over. Otherwise... you'll have to face the consequences."

Huo Nian, too, had somehow assimilated into this dynamic, "If you dare threaten Dad, you'll regret it."

Have they seen such peasants before?

Now, these two were like peasants who served as the comic relief for their big brother.

The two kids' synchronized act was somewhat amusingly adorable, pretending to be tough guys.

For a moment, Lu Wei thought he was some gang leader, strolling around with his two buddies.

"..."

Earthlings began to question whether their parenting approach had gone awry, as both children seemed a little off track.

Lu Danjiao winked and squinted, cuddling his chubby little hands in a way that tugged at one's heartstrings.

It was unclear where this little Pang Qiu had picked up such antics; he almost made them laugh.

Garden Brother's expression had already soured considerably. "Both of you are the future rulers of the Emperor Star. Let me put it this way. The collaboration between the Emperor Star and the Garden Star has lasted for centuries. To lose such a good partnership over a mere Conduit Queen would not be a wise choice."

Well-spoken, but these two young ones couldn't care less.

How could an entire planet's cooperation compare to their father?

Huo Nian said coolly, "Oh, is that so? It's very significant?"

Lu Danjiao's face darkened. "No more talking about Father!"

The kneeling person seemed a little envious. "Your Majesty, the two young princes are actually standing up for you."

Lu Wei asked, "Is that surprising?"

"Not often seen."

All the servants watched, along with the remaining nobles.

How could the Garden Star Monarch allow news of himself being publicly challenged and humiliated by two children to spread?

He raised his hand. "Hurry up and come here."

This was directed at his spouse.

Once the person stood up, they were instructed to pour wine for the nobles.

Lu Wei wasn't sure if this was the first or second wife, but asking someone to serve drinks carried a significant degree of humiliation.

Nonetheless, the individual obeyed and went to pour tea and wine obediently.

The group of nobles didn't find anything amiss with having him serve them drinks.

Lu Wei found the sight physically unsettling.

It easily reminded him of some abstract customs associated with drinking sessions.

Lu Danjiao tugged at his father's sleeve, "Daddy, they're so strange."

"Your father feels the same way."

Huo Nian commented, "It seems to be a custom on many planets where such an exchange is acceptable."

Lu Danjiao was adamantly against it, "Daddy can't become someone else's father!"

Lu Wei patted his head reassuringly, "Don't worry."

Considering how clingy His Majesty the Dog was, not sticking to him like glue was already a form of self-restraint.

It wasn't until Lu Wei left Emperor Star that he realized people like His Majesty the Dog were rare. There was a certain level of discrimination against the weak throughout the galaxy, and the Gardenians were a prime example.

But His Majesty the Dog was more straightforward, always adhering to the belief that "everyone except me is trash," treating everyone with equal disdain.

The King of Gardenia sneered, "Is this how the Queen behaves in front of Emperor Star's Majesty usually?"

Lu Wei replied, "Not at all."

"I suppose so..."

Lu Wei: "Usually, he's the one serving me tea, pouring water, massaging my legs, and rubbing my shoulders."

The Garden Star Monarch was unconvinced: "That Emperor? How could he possibly do chores for someone else, let alone for you, a bottom?"

Lu Wei: "Haha."

Anger level: 80%

Amidst the silence, a crisp voice was heard.

The wife lowered her head submissively: "There's not enough tea. I'll go brew another pot."

It would have ended there, but the idiot had to interject.

The Monarch raised his head proudly: "Ask the Queen to assist you as well."

This idiot was determined to make Lu Wei do some work today.

Perhaps it was also meant to humiliate him.

It was unclear why this 'father' insisted on 'disciplining' him today.

As if he were some inadequate queen.

"Queen..."

The voice was filled with uncertainty.

Lu Wei's tongue pressed against his back teeth, fueling his desire to strike back.

Seeing no reaction from him, the idiot spoke again.

"Not even the Queen of Emperor Star obeys you; I suppose there's no use keeping you around. Why not just—" The Garden Star Ruler glanced down and casually pointed, "—offer you to Duke Bertley?"

His wife trembled, her face pale.

She resembled a frightened rabbit.

The Duke of Bertley, whom he pointed at, was already an elderly man, and it was evident what kind of fate awaited him.

This fool was adept at shifting risks, and now he had turned to Lu Wei for help through his wife.

"Your Majesty, please help me. That duke is notorious for torturing people. It's said that he has lost all sense of humanity, so he would use the most horrifying methods against his lovers. I can't withstand it."

Fire burned in Lu Wei's mind.

"You actually believe that fool? Clearly, he's manipulating you, buddy!"

The man was confused. "What's 'p'?"

Their conversation had exhausted the king's patience.

He decided to make an example of his concubine by slapping her, also as a warning to Earthlings.

The message was: Look, because you didn't serve the tea, she's being punished now.

Anger: 100%

As the second slap was about to land, Lu Wei caught his hand.

Then he delivered a fierce punch.

After being struck, King Wang cried in disbelief, "You... You dare hit me?"

Human: "I hit you because I can!"

That punch packed quite a punch.

The banquet hall erupted into chaos as attendants rushed forward to protect their king, only to be silenced by Lu Wei with a single blow to their heads.

The Garden Star's monarch watched, dumbfounded.

It was the first time he'd seen such a resilient bottom.

This man's arm strength rivaled that of an ordinary fisherman – he didn't fit the stereotype of being delicate and weak.

"Protect the king! Protect the king!"

Lu Wei swung another punch. "Protecting what nonsense? As a man, you hit your wife? What kind of man are you? If you can't treat her well, then don't hold her back from finding a decent one."

"A mere— " recipient.

Lu Wei couldn't help but chuckle. "Is that the only phrase you know? You can't speak without saying that?"

This recipient had incredible strength and didn't behave like an ordinary person. Most importantly, his punches packed a real punch!

"Do you even know who I am? Do you know what it means to hit me?"

"Hitting you means I just dealt with an idiot today."

"..."

The Earthling casually poured the wine over his head. "Scram, still expecting me to serve you alcohol? Think I'm easy to mess with?"

The king, usually inactive in physical exercise, paled in comparison to the fitness enthusiast Earthling.

Lu Wei finally found some satisfaction in landing blows on him; he never fared well against His Majesty the Dog. Now, he was relishing the moment.

Lu Wei had vented his anger and threw him on the ground as a warning. "I may be easy-going, but that doesn't mean you can bully me."

"..."

Who was easy-going??

The entire audience fell silent, likely not expecting such a reaction from him. For a moment, no one knew how to respond.

It was the younger wife who regained her composure first, tugging at his sleeve with admiration. "Your Majesty, you're so cool and powerful..."

Her starry-eyed gaze was in full bloom.

The Ruler of Garden Star covered his eyes. "Quickly inform His Majesty of Emperor Star and let him discipline this audacious receptor!"

The two youngsters were puzzled.

Were they not digging their own graves?

Huo Jin was already halfway there.

The moment he learned that Lu Wei had taken two mischievous children out, he had already expressionlessly prepared the starship to chase after them.

Those two little rascals weighed around ten kilograms each, but they had minds twice as cunning.

He couldn't afford to let them roam free for even a moment.

However, halfway through their journey, he received news of his beloved wife being humiliated.

Raising an eyebrow, the sovereign inquired, "Garden Star? What's that?"

The attendant replied, "It's a cooperative planet of Emperor Star. They've been conducting recent business with us regarding crop transportation."

"Oh, didn't I conquer it before?"

"Y-Your Majesty seemed to have found the place lacking in challenge and skipped over it," the attendant answered respectfully, beads of cold sweat rolling down his forehead. In his heart, he thought that the King of Garden Star was overly conceited, daring to provoke the Queen when she held far greater significance to the sovereign than any mere agricultural planet.

Indeed, in the absence of tigers, monkeys become kings.

The Emperor's displeasure was evident: "Has the Queen been wronged?"

The attendant replied, "The Queen... The Queen struck someone, it's said that their eye is swollen."

After all, their Queen of the Emperor Star was no pushover.

Seeing the corners of the Emperor's lips curl up in a slight, indulgent smile.

"That's good then."