Chapter 108

Chapter 108

When the sauna planet's leader claimed ignorance of Earth, His Majesty the Dog inferred that it must have been a private endeavor of his prospective brother-in-law.

Of course, he wouldn't let this slide easily.

He would certainly interrogate for the coordinates to Earth.

The Queen's recent actions had already aroused discontent among many, and this had been escalating lately.

To the conservatives, it was one thing for the Queen to behave unbecomingly, but to strike His Majesty in public was an affront to the royal dignity.

The Garden Planet was a case in point.

A once peaceful world had been upheaved and even dismantled by the Queen – it was outrageous.

Yet, His Majesty was bewitched, deaf to any counsel regarding the Queen, allowing her to stir up trouble unchecked.

Sigh.

The recent execution of an Emperor Star citizen has sparked intense controversy.

Without revealing any reason, His Majesty had summarily executed this individual solely for the Queen's whim.

News of this incident spread like wildfire across the stellar network.

[Why does it feel like there's always a concerted effort to bash the Queen lately?]

[I share the same sentiment. It seems like there are constant subtle and overt jabs at her.]

Promptly, counterarguments emerged:

[The Queen's contribution to the royal family amounts to bearing children, isn't that just fulfilling the basic duty of a surrogate?]

[She hasn't transcended that role at all. It's hilarious.]

[Do you still view the Queen as your leader? Isn't she vying for Emperor Star's favor through childbirth?]

Despite the clarification issued by the leaders of Sauna Star, the tide of criticism showed no sign of subsiding.

The first matter is the heated discussion surrounding the "Hamburger Rice Bowl" chain preparing to open its fourth outlet.

This restaurant has recently gained immense popularity on the interstellar network, initially attracting attention with its delectable dishes in neighboring planets. Following a viral promotion by food bloggers, it has become a sought-after destination for high-ranking officials and nobles from distant worlds to conduct their business over meals.

Currently, this privately-owned establishment has only three branches.

One is located on Satyr Star, while the other two can be found in the Zeta Star System.

For those who find traveling to Emperor Star inconvenient, they have no choice but to make the long journey to the Zeta Star System.

What puzzles them most is why the restaurant's marketing strategy is so poor, with two branches situated in the remote and seemingly insignificant regions of the Zeta Star System.

The flagship store is even on Wu Star, a planet so obscure that few would recognize it if not mentioned.

Due to this restaurant, the number of tourists visiting the Zeta Star System has multiplied exponentially.

The leaders of the Zeta Star System are now searching for the enigmatic owner, hoping to persuade them to open more outlets on other planets within their jurisdiction.

Recently, the number of visitors had surged significantly, making it the most prominent event in the Z-star system.

The fourth store was inaugurated on Emperor Star, and the ribbon-cutting ceremony was scheduled for recently.

Many people were waiting outside for the opening.

Outside the Emperor Star branch, preparations for the ribbon-cutting were underway, with the area already packed tightly.

Then, sharp-eyed onlookers noticed two children inside.

Through the windows, one could catch a glimpse of two little ones peering curiously outside.

The two toddlers were exquisitely adorable, their big eyes wide open as they looked out.

Aren't those the two young princes of Emperor Star?

Immediately, someone on the Star Network reported seeing the two young princes in the new Emperor Star store.

In the photos, the two plump little ones appeared utterly cute, sitting in the store like adorable mascots.

[Has it become so delicious that even the royal family is here? Hahaha.]

[We can take a picture with the adorable Young Prince while enjoying the food!]

[The fact that the Young Prince has come means the royal family has officially approved its taste.]

They assumed the Young Prince had merely come to enjoy the food.

Surprisingly, someone even captured a glimpse of the Queen!

After Lu Wei finished the ribbon-cutting ceremony with His Majesty the Dog and got the store in order, he finally had a moment to sit down and have a drink.

Glancing outside, he instructed the staff, "Ask them all to queue up and get their numbers first."

Staff: "Yes, boss."

With the shop's affairs settled, Lu Wei could finally rest assured and sleep.

After a while, a little one sneaked around, peering curiously.

With a secretive air, it was apparent that he had something to say.

As they say, no one knows a child better than their father, and Lu Wei waited for him to speak.

Lu Danjiao approached in a hushed tone, "Dad, can I inherit your shop in the future?"

Lu Wei: ??

Lu Wei chuckled, "You have a royal throne to inherit from your other father. Why choose my shop?"

Lu Danjiao's face contorted, his entire visage squishing like a snowball squeezed in a palm.

"I'll let Huo Nian inherit the throne. In the future, I want to do business with Dad."

Lu Wei was nonchalant, "You two can switch roles as you please. Anyway, Dad supports you both, as long as you're happy."

Lu Danjiao clenched his chubby little fists, "I must work with Dad in the future. If I don't, I won't be happy ever again, for sure."

The offspring of the culinary cool guy.

To him, this title was cooler than being known as the "Emperor Star's Young Prince."

—Most importantly, he wouldn't have to be dragged by the devil to attend those eerie classes anymore!

Lu Wei: "Alright, if you enjoy working, then there's nothing I can do to stop you."

It seemed some children were simply born with an innate inclination towards labor.

With Lu Wei's permission, Lu Danjiao happily ran off.

Lu Wei lay down on his chaise longue, closing his eyes. Before he could rest for long, another little plump ball came looking for him.

The little fatso was both bashful and expectant.

Huo Nian lowered his eyelids. "Dad, I also want to open branch stores in the universe with you someday."

Lu Wei: ??

"That's fine," Lu Wei responded.

Huo Nian looked up and said, "Let Danjiao inherit the throne. I'm good at assisting, I can help Father find ingredients."

Lu Wei: "..."

Twins were indeed twins.

It was all about having a tacit understanding.

They were expressing this intention one after another.

Lu Wei scratched his head. "Can we discuss it with Danjiao?"

Huo Nian nodded obediently.

Not only did these two little ones come to find him, but the stubborn one would also arrive shortly.

Before Lu Wei could catch a proper rest, he was disturbed again.

The royal dog was up to its antics, desperately seeking affection, not allowing any distance between them.

Lu Wei nudged him. "Tired."

His Majesty the Dog lay on him. "I've realized that running a small shop isn't bad. It ensures we have quality time as a couple without having to deal with those old geezers."

Lu Wei yawned. "One can say being a boss is relatively freeing, but it's also tiring when you're actually doing it."

"Never mind," the dog king spoke to himself. "After I pass the throne to those two brats, I'll take you on a galaxy-wide trip."

"..."

The corners of His Majesty the Dog's mouth curled up, seemingly already envisioning Lu Wei's delighted expression. "Then you can open branches wherever you want."

However, the pampered one's expression wasn't quite what he had imagined. It seemed odd.

Lu Wei raised an eyebrow. "Pass the throne to them?"

The dog king sounded matter-of-fact. "Another two or three years of training and they should be good to go."

Lu Wei: "...So they'll only be around five or six then."

Emperor Pup: "It's sufficient."

Lu Wei: "Come on, can they even recognize their own age?"

Emperor Pup remained unperturbed: "I was the same age when I went."

Lu Wei could only remark, "That was because your father was unreliable. Do you think their fathers are unreliable too?"

A crooked smile tugged at the corners of Emperor Pup's mouth: "Their father is off on a honeymoon with his pampered darling. There's no use for them to be envious."

Honeymoon.

So, they were left to inherit the throne and deal with a bunch of cunning individuals, huh?

Damn.

This was an eerily familiar line of reasoning.

Could it be said that they truly inherited their father's genes?

Earthlings were flabbergasted: "You don't even like money or the throne? What's wrong with your family?"

The royal dog swiftly picked up on the key points.

With a cryptic tone, he asked, "Both brats came looking for you?"

Lu Wei shrugged. "They both said they're willing to open franchise branches across the universe with me." And they also mentioned they had no intention of inheriting the throne.

Hilarious.

The royal dog's eyes darkened. "How naive. Tell them not to even dream about it."

The pampered one was his wife, so it was naturally him and his wife who would embark on an interstellar journey.

What did having two extra burdens have to do with anything?

...

The queen also had her own group of devoted fans, both male and female, and soon, they occupied the Emperor Star branch.

Only then did they realize that not only the young princes and the queen were present, but His Majesty was there as well.

It was quite a sight to witness the queen feeding the two young princes while His Majesty was beside them, visibly seething with jealousy.

Many who witnessed this scene found it amusingly ironic.

They had always known His Majesty to be a terrifying madman, but now he seemed to genuinely love the queen and was somewhat less intimidating.

This scene was promptly uploaded to the Star Network.

[I just have to ask, who said the queen gained favor by giving birth? Take a good look at this, does it make sense to you?]

[To those who just claimed the queen was vying for favor through childbirth, open your eyes and see – it's now His Majesty vying for the queen's attention in front of the two young princes!]

The group of people no longer dared to comment on that aspect and could only divert the conversation elsewhere.

[In any case, it's true that the queen hasn't done anything besides giving birth, right?]

[The queen's only contribution seems to be bearing children, yet some of you treat her like a saint.]

After all, they were certain that this point couldn't be wrong.

The queen had always been pampered, leveraging her role as the mother of two children to assert dominance over the emperor, which had incited ambition in other consorts.

The disintegration of Gardenia Star was a grim reminder; if the queen wasn't kept in check, things could only worsen.

Yet, their curiosity had led them straight to the truth.

The star-struck fans eagerly approached the queen after spotting her in the store.

To their astonishment, the store owner was none other than the queen herself.

This wildly popular chain turned out to belong to Her Majesty!

And she even treated them to food.

The news sparked a frenzy on the Star Network.

[No wonder the host's profile during the Tailoring Ceremony looked so much like the queen. Did you all catch that? It was actually the queen!]

[It turns out that the shops belong to the Queen, which means she's actually a concealed heiress? The revenue from these establishments must be substantial, rivaling many nobles in terms of wealth.]

[Everything can be connected now, no wonder both shops are in the Z galaxy! Didn't the Queen get stranded there? It's likely that she opened these branches during that period in the Z galaxy.]

In other words, even if the Queen hadn't married His Majesty, she would still be a small fortune holder capable of purchasing a minor planet by now.

She was by no means entirely reliant on His Majesty's influence or favor.