Chapter 111

Chapter 111

Back on the Emperor Star, Father had already been repeatedly occupied by the devil. Now that they were back in Father's hometown, he still couldn't be with them!

Having come all this way, he still couldn't sleep beside him like before.

Little Pang Qiu, or Lu Danjiao, was on the verge of a breakdown: "No, I want to sleep with Father tonight!"

His Majesty the Dog had never taken this little fatty seriously.

He merely responded coolly, "You're already two and a half years old, yet you still want to snatch someone else's spouse."

Y-Yes, but she's your spouse too.

And we share a blood bond, you know.

"It's my father, my father," Lu Danjiao sniffled, tears glistening at the corners of his eyes, looking pitiful indeed.

His Majesty the Dog smiled, "She's my spouse first, then your father. If it weren't for me, you two wouldn't exist. Even as children, you should know how to be grateful."

Lu Danjiao's vulnerability was facing the fact that his father's closest relative wasn't him.

Lu Danjiao: "No, sob sob."

The sovereign of the household sneered softly.

One down, one to go.

But the downside of having two children at home was that they could be equally cunning.

Defeating one wasn't enough; the other still had energy to spare.

Huo Nian tugged on Lu Wei's sleeve. "Daddy, Earth feels so foreign, I don't think I quite fit in."

This one was clever, knowing that seeking help from him was futile.

Using his age as leverage to be coddled by the spoilt one.

And yet, the spoilt one succumbed to the charms of these two little rascals.

Lu Wei squatted down. "Both you and Danjiao are visiting Earth for the first time, so it's natural that you're not used to it. Even Father had a hard time adjusting to Emperor Star back then."

Pang Qiu nodded and continued, "It's so difficult to fall asleep at night."

His Majesty the Dog: Hmph.

The truth was about to be revealed.

Lu Danjiao chimed in, "If Father didn't sing to me and pat my back, I'd definitely still be awake until tomorrow."

The little one spoke while dramatically placing a hand on his chest, exaggerating his performance.

Lu Wei turned to look at His Majesty the Dog, who met his gaze expressionlessly. Clearly, he didn't think that the two youngsters were worth any sympathy.

"They're lying to you."

The two young ones surprisingly stood united.

"We're not lying, we really can't sleep."

Regardless of whether it was a deception or not, Lu Wei genuinely couldn't rest easy knowing that two such young children were sleeping alone on an alien planet, especially when they were still adjusting to the new environment.

"Tonight, you'll have to make do in another room."

Before Lu Danjiao could flash his radiant smile, his expression froze.

Because he heard the devil's voice.

The Canine Majesty lowered his eyelids and said, "Sensitive soul, I have a headache."

Lu Wei: "..."

You too?

The Earthling's fists clenched.

He had intended to pull someone's hair as a warning, but upon turning back, he indeed saw the paleness on that face.

...

It turned out that the "B" wasn't pretending.

Not only the two children, but even His Majesty the Dog found it difficult to adapt to Earth's environment. In fact, signs of the genetic disorder had started to manifest when they first arrived.

Now, His Majesty's expression was even more unpleasant.

There were three individuals in the house who needed care.

The eventual compromise was that Lu Wei would put the two children to sleep first before attending to His Majesty the Dog – the most significant concession the sulky one could make.

His two little ones were rather considerate; with Lu Wei accompanying them in conversation, they dozed off quickly.

After making sure that the children were sound asleep, Lu Wei finally left the master bedroom.

The canine sovereign had evidently been waiting for him quite a while, its eyes dark and luminous as it gazed at him reproachfully upon his entrance.

It was like a concubine awaiting the emperor's favor.

Lu Wei: "…Alright, alright, I'm coming."

Cajoling one, then the other, he immersed himself in experiencing a day as an impotent ancient emperor.

Lying on the bed, the Dog Emperor suddenly said, "My delicate treasure, you should also try that herb that reverses aging."

Lu Wei turned to look at him. "Why?"

The Dog Emperor rubbed against him. "You've seen what I looked like at 17, but I haven't seen yours. That's not fair."

"How is that fair?"

"Your life before and now on Emperor Star are completely different, and I can't even imagine your environment."

Yesterday, when they passed by, some students happened to be coming out. They were dressed in something resembling school uniforms, carrying backpacks, looking youthful and innocent.

It was truly intriguing to think about how delicate treasure would have appeared at 17.

The Dog Emperor's eyes shone with anticipation as he looked at him. "The botanical research garden said the side effects are minimal."

Lu Wei had no intention of transforming into his 17-year-old self in front of the Dog Emperor... He had a feeling he might be coerced into doing something unexpected.

Moreover, since he had no recollection of being seventeen, he couldn't be sure what words might slip out of his mouth.

"There's nothing there, it can't be found."

He had no idea how that plant had been inserted last time, and it was proving extremely difficult to locate it again.

The Canine Sovereign refused to give up. "Send more people to search the area. How did we find it before?"

Lu Wei turned around. "Go to sleep already."

The Canine Sovereign began his usual routine. "Lu Wei, you're avoiding me."

In his sulky mood, the shadows made his eyes appear especially dark, like the black glassy orbs of a raven.

The Canine Sovereign narrowed his eyes. "You don't want me to see it."

"..."

Lu Wei was forcefully flipped over by the Canine Sovereign and had no choice but to say, "Meeting my seventeen-year-old self might not necessarily be a good thing."

The royal dog grumbled, "Yes."

The Earthling replied kindly, "At 17, you were still in your rebellious phase, and quite a troublemaker. Or were you just asking for a beating because your illness flared up again?"

The royal dog asked, "Coddled one, did you hit people when you were 17?"

Lu Wei coughed a few times. "I was quite skilled back then."

He was different from how he was now; he hadn't been schooled by society yet and was more headstrong.

"The question is, who did you hit?"

Lu Wei: ????

"How would I remember that? It was probably just some unreasonable, trouble-seeking, bullying sorts of people."

The royal dog's eyes darkened. "Make a list for me."

"I'll make a list for a hammer."

"Why do you need the list? Are you planning to find these people?" Lu Wei raised an eyebrow. "Brother doesn't hold grudges. I settled scores on the spot when I was wronged. There's no feud between us anymore."

His Majesty the Dog looked up to emphasize, "You can only hit me."

"..."

There was no stopping someone who enjoyed being hit.

His Majesty the Dog also couldn't explain why, after being hit by him, he didn't feel ashamed but instead took it as a badge of honor.

After all, he couldn't fathom the thought process of a madman.

This time, Lu Wei planned to visit his family's graves as a form of long-overdue consolation and, in a way, a farewell.

On their way to the cemetery, Lu Wei showed the two children old family photos.

"This is Aunt, this is Grandpa, and this is Grandma."

He guided them in identifying the family members.

Many of the photos were taken when their parents were still young, revealing their strikingly good looks. Their sister had also inherited these fine features, her smile exuding bravery and charm.

Lu Danjiao was amazed. "Grandpa and Grandma look very similar to Dad."

Huo Nian smiled. "They're all family, how could they not resemble each other?"

Lu Wei added, "Everyone used to say that back then."

"..."

As they spoke, Lu Danjiao fell into self-doubt again.

He didn't resemble his father, oh no.

He was clearly part of the same family as his dad.

Lu Wei led the trio to the cemetery.

It wasn't near Qingming Festival, so the graveyard was sparsely populated.

Perhaps due to the rainy season, a thin veil of mist clung to the garden at the foot of the mountain, as if it was draped in a delicate veil.

The family graves had not been tended to for quite some time, their surfaces layered with dust.

Lu Wei took out the red paint he had purchased and a small brush.

He began repainting the worn-out coating on their tombstones while recounting the fantastical tales that had befallen him.

Stories about a young man who found himself transported to an alien planet, only to accidentally become a single parent to two children and eventually marry the ruler of that world.

If these individuals were still alive, their jaws would likely have dropped in astonishment.

Lu Wei asked them to wait outside, but the two children scampered over, each holding a bouquet of flowers.

They were identical twins, appearing bright and clever.

Lu Wei hadn't prompted them to come, yet they seemed determined to

"I am Huo Nian, Grandpa, Grandma, Aunt. From now on, I will take good care of Daddy."

"Hello everyone, my name is Lu Lan. I'm two and a half years old, and I love catching insects the most!"

Lu Wei: "..."

"These two are our children, twins, both of them are also two and a half years old now."

The two little plump ones placed flowers in front of the tombstone.

"Daddy told us about our family!"

They could be considered to have met the Lu family members as well.

After the little Pang Qiu's had shown themselves off, Lu Wei dispatched the two youngsters to purchase brushes for him.

Lu Wei continued writing with his calligraphy brush, smiling as he said, "See that? Both of them resemble His Majesty the Dog."

Without waiting for a response, Lu Wei began rambling on his own.

It was both a report to them and a reflection on his own life.

As Lu Wei continued, he mentioned His Majesty the Dog: "Though he's a lunatic with unpredictable actions and abstract ways of doing things, always lost in some obscure thoughts..."

"Damn, his flaws are plenty, too numerous to count on two hands."

The Terran couldn't help but laugh at his own words.

Unsaid before, surprising now.

His Majesty the Dog was indeed a hopeless case.

But as Lu Wei spoke, a smile tugged at the corners of his mouth: "Still, despite all that, he treats me incredibly well. He puts me first in everything, stands up for me without hesitation, and instinctively protects me... Oh, and he even knows how to knit. Isn't that hilarious?"

His love for Lu Wei was genuine.

"It's one of the few redeeming qualities he possesses."

Mad as he may be, he loved Lu Wei.

Truly loved him, perhaps in a twisted way.

One like him would pose a threat to society if unleashed; thus, he could only be taken in by someone.

Lu Wei finished the last stroke. "I have great confidence in our future, so please rest assured as well. Mom, Dad, and Sister, even on an alien planet, I am very happy. Please be at ease."

A deep voice sounded above his head.

"I will take good care of your precious son-in-law, so please entrust him to me."

Lu Wei looked up to find that His Majesty the Dog had somehow approached without notice.

The man's expression was unexpectedly earnest.

Lu Wei didn't bother correcting his use of "father-in-law" and "mother-in-law."

Then, he heard him speak again,

"I will ensure Lu Wei's happiness."