Chapter 22 Kitten

Chapter 22: Kitten

But more than the act of giving gifts to the female, Miao Qie's attention was captivated by the chat conversation displayed above.

Xierlan had sent a lengthy message, featuring photos he'd taken at the top, followed by a long string of text that utterly astonished everyone who read it.

Xierlan: Babe, babe, this afternoon I learned how to knit scarves and wrist warmers. Since it didn’t take much time, I even figured out how to knit a small flower on my own. It’s truly adorable. The whole color scheme is quite fresh, and I think it suits you perfectly. I’ll have some time after class later, so I’ll finish them up and give them to you. You’ll like them, won’t you? Bring them by to show me when you get back, and I’ll be even happier.

Miao Qie scrolled down to see the female's equally long reply.

Sexia: Looks good.

Sexia: My male lord, you are truly amazing. Are you tired from knitting? You can give them to me later; please don’t overwork yourself. I will wear them. Whatever my male lord wants me to wear, I will wear it. I am obedient.

Sexia: But I still want to say, I often don’t know how to reciprocate my male lord’s affection.

Sexia: So when I don’t do well, my male lord, please don’t be angry with me.

Next was Xierlan’s response.

Xierlan: Then call me “babe” and let’s see.

After a two-minute pause, the other party finally sent a message.

Sexia: Babe.

Miao Qie was dumbfounded.

The other male insects nearby couldn't help but lean in to look, so shocked by the text that they began to question their very existence.

So gross! So mushy! What kind of bug would act like this!

Though they thought this, they couldn't tear their eyes away, staring intently at the content as if they were about to burn through the screen of the comm device.

Female bugs are usually incredibly stubborn and resilient—when would they ever submit? They're such a pain! How could Xierlan’s female be so soft?

And “babe”—isn't that a term for young ones? So disgusting! Absolutely disgusting!!!

But so obedient! How could there be a female bug so well-behaved!

Aren't all female bugs just asking for a beating? Why is this one so strange!

Miao Qie had no concept of proper conduct. He was just about to suggest that Xierlan bring his female out to play when Xierlan’s gaze, as if able to see right through him, lightly landed on him.

Xierlan looked at them with a half-smile. “If you dare disrespect my primary consort, you’re dead meat.”

Miao Qie instantly bit his tongue, his tail hook aching with phantom pain.

He still cleared his throat and muttered stubbornly, “There’s no fun in it at all. Giving presents to females—what female would be so easy to bully?”

They all had primary consorts. Miao Qie, this short and petite male insect, even had a young one. The reason he had been here for a year was entirely because his methods were too cruel, and his deputy official father had sent him here to learn a lesson.

Miao Qie had thrown a fit. Originally, he was only supposed to stay here for three months, but after the incident, his stay was extended to half a year.

Miao Qie had already been here for three months. The female insects around him would only offer cold comfort, scary enough to freak any bug out. Those with wealth and power were almost all stiff and even silent.

Xierlan widened his eyes, looking innocent and shocked, just like an ordinary male insect bragging about his primary consort. But unlike the annoying and obedient bugs others described, the female he spoke of was incredibly adorable.

“You’ve all been completely misled!” Xierlan fiercely objected, frowning. “Compared to male insects’ tempers, female insects’ tempers are simply too good. They are strong and can completely protect male insects. Under their wings, you don’t even need to spend much effort to live comfortably. This is something all male insects know, right? Haven’t you ever thought that if you change your attitude, female insects might see you in a new light? No matter what, female insects will always yield to male insects. Don’t you want to give it a try?”

Xierlan had been worried that no bug would listen to him brag about his relationship, so he happily chatted away. “When my primary consort married me, he was still a concubine. Originally, he didn’t want me to get close, but I hugged him once, and he immediately melted in my arms. He had little strength in his hands, so he could only wrap his arms around my neck, cuddling on my shoulder like a little young one.”

The three bugs were stunned.

Xierlan proudly raised his chin and hummed, phrasing it in a way male insects could understand. “I don’t like hitting bugs. I just hugged him, and he became so dependent on me. Later, when I treated him well, he became as cute as a kitten, liking to stick close to me.”

Xierlan spread his hands. “I don’t even need to take the initiative to do anything. My primary consort directly gives me all sorts of things. He’s very well-behaved and easy to bully. I was so moved that I directly made him my primary consort. See, teasing a female like that is really fun. You should really give it a try and see if you can see a different side of your primary consort.”

Miao Qie was tempted.

His primary consort was cold, tall, burly, and rigid, but his face was quite handsome.

He liked him a lot and never hit his face. Now, hearing Xierlan say this, he couldn’t help but feel tempted. He immediately took out his comm device and sent a message to his primary consort.

The other two male insects were also tempted. Seeing Miao Qie’s actions, they secretly sent messages to their females as well.

Xierlan had originally thought they wouldn’t be interested so quickly, so he raised an eyebrow in surprise but didn’t pay them much mind. Instead, he continued working on his knitting.

Because while boasting earlier, he had suddenly gotten an awesome idea.

Knitting a matching pair of cat ears for Sexia to wear would definitely be adorable.

What about a tail?

At this thought, Xierlan’s expression turned serious. He didn’t even rest during the break, his hands moving swiftly.

The next class was some basic theory, dull and boring. Xierlan thought seriously for a few seconds before choosing to zone out and knit a tail for Sexia.

He specifically made it fluffy and soft. By six o’clock, when classes were completely over, Xierlan walked out of the teaching building with his backpack.

He thought he would have to wait a while, but he saw Sexia, dressed sharp, waiting for him. His hair, which had been lazily tied up before, was now let down, flowing like a waterfall. The warm sunlight made his face appear exceptionally pale and smooth.

Xierlan turned red and averted his eyes, idly standing on tiptoe, almost innocently gripping his backpack straps. “I prepared a gift for you.”

Sexia seemed to remember something, pausing his movement to reach for the backpack, his fingers curling back shyly, the tips of his ears turning bright red.

“Mm.”

The journey home felt incredibly long.

Sexia didn’t know what the human had prepared for him, but judging from the kisses he owed, it might be something that would make a bug blush and their hearts race.

He couldn’t help but press his legs together. Once they got home, Xierlan directly took Sexia’s hand and led him into the house.

The robot butler, which had been busy cleaning, quickly rolled away to recharge. Xierlan ignored it. The moment he closed the door, he stopped in place and said to Sexia, “Close your eyes.”

Sexia’s eyelashes trembled. Thinking Xierlan was asking for a kiss, he closed his eyes and slightly lifted his chin, waiting for the other to hug and kiss him.

But the next second, something lightly encircled his head. Just as he was about to open his eyes in confusion, Xierlan covered his eyes, his tone somewhat nervous.

“Be good, baby. Don’t move,” Xierlan said, his ears red as he took out the soft, knitted cat tail. “Open your hands.”

After doing all this, Xierlan slowly said, “Open your eyes, baby.”

As soon as Sexia opened his eyes, he saw the human holding a folding mirror, his innocent, beautiful eyes smiling. “Baby, do you like this kitten outfit?”

Sexia saw himself in the mirror wearing pink and white cat ears, and his neck flushed a deep red.

Before he could react, Xierlan pulled him into an embrace. His face was gentle and refined, yet carried an indescribable youthful aura—both steady and clear-eyed.

Xierlan’s ears flushed red as he raised a hand, gently tucking Sexia’s stray strands behind his ear. Tilting his head, he spoke softly,

“Can I get a kiss now, baby?”

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Author’s Note:

Thank you for your support, my darlings ^^ This story will be updated with a triple-length chapter on October 1st (V-day) ^^. No updates for the next couple of days (petting head) (petting head) (petting head).