Chapter 52

Chapter 52

The live streaming platform's forum board, specifically the daily fresh shares section and the infant and toddler section, was about to explode. Countless new threads were springing up like bamboo shoots after rain.

All the threads were discussing the same target and content with remarkable consistency.

Among them, the earliest posted thread had already gone viral.

1F: "OP" Aaaah, my god, someone slap me awake. What kind of breathtaking beauty am I seeing!! Is this my fantasy or reality?

3F: "Cash Come, Get Rich" It's real, it's real... I was there on-site, and I still can't process it. That Excellency's beauty is utterly divine, but why was he crying? I'm so upset, I feel terrible. What could the Excellency have possibly done wrong? Why was he apologizing? What crime is there in being this beautiful? I just entered—can someone tell me what the hell happened?!

10F: "Please Grant Me a Male Master, Insect God" Oh my god, I'm speechless. That was the god-tier streamer I'd been following for so long. I just didn't log on today, and this happened! Aaaah, my gentle, soft-spoken lady streamer suddenly turned into an absolutely stunning, gorgeous male Excellency!

Oh my god, I'm completely dazed right now. I was this close to a god-tier male insect, and I even received a baby food snack he sent out as a fan gift! Also! I've already filed a police report! Whoever slandered and defamed the Excellency, you'd better hide far, far away and pray you never get found! Daring to defame an Excellency—you're asking for it!

28F: "Blessed Insect Life" I regret it so much. I was actually in the live stream at the time, but I didn't recognize the streamer and had no idea what was going on, so I didn't speak up for His Excellency. He must be so hurt and upset. I feel awful. I just went to His Excellency's fan space and browsed for a long time—he's truly such a gentle and patient Excellency. The care and attention he shows the little ones is something even most females rarely have! I've already filed a police report. I wonder how His Excellency is doing now. I'm so worried. I hate the ones who made His Excellency so sad and upset!

38F: "sg82421" So angry, so angry, I'm absolutely furious. I've never seen such absurd defamation. Forget the other rumors, they even dared to claim the Excellency maliciously seduced and threatened a male insect?! Hah, that's a new one. I've never seen such ridiculous slander in my life! Absolutely absurd! Already filed a police report.

150F: "OP" I was completely dazzled by the male Excellency's beauty, but I've calmed down a bit now. Let me sort out my thoughts and explain for the insects who don't know what's going on. The blogger White Rose, also known as Nai Nai, in the infant and toddler section, is a blogger who focuses on raising little ones and making baby food. He never showed his face. These past few days, he was suddenly attacked by malicious slander, and just now, his sticker was ripped off, exposing his face. In other words, the identity and face His Excellency had been hiding were exposed.

His Excellency probably hid his identity because he just wanted to focus on documenting his life raising the little ones and didn't want too much extra attention. Even without revealing his identity, his gentleness and charisma still attracted quite a few fans, and his traffic exploded. Maybe that's what drew the jealousy of some vile insects.

My hands are still shaking right now. I've already filed a police report and called the official Male Insect Association on the capital star. This can't just end like this! Those evil insects must face proper punishment. I hope His Excellency knows—he did absolutely nothing wrong! He made no mistake. The ones at fault are those despicable creatures!

200F: "White Rose, White Rose, My Heart's Beloved" Wait, is no one else finding this weird? At first, I thought the streamer was a single female with kids, since he never mentioned the little ones' male parent. Accidental pregnancies or requested artificial insemination aren't unusual for females of lower rank without family backing. Twin babies were a ridiculously rare jackpot for the streamer.

But now that His Excellency's identity is exposed, something doesn't add up. His Excellency dotes on the little ones, sure, but that doesn't mean the female parent should just vanish entirely, right? Throughout the live streams, even when the babies unexpectedly hatched, the streamer's female never appeared at all, did she? Where's his female spouse, his female consorts? What are they even doing?! This is seriously creepy the more I think about it.

235F: "Baibai & Meimei Safe and Sound" I'm such a mess right now. I can't stop crying, period. I followed this streamer super early—earlier than most people would imagine. I was following him before he even started streaming baby food preparation.

Back then, he streamed making crafts. Can you guys imagine that? His Excellency would sit alone in a desolate live stream room, weaving for an entire morning or afternoon. Those were rough vines! I often saw his hands turn red from weaving, and I felt bad for him, but I didn't think much of it.

Now that I think about it, it hurts so much I can barely breathe. It might not be what everyone thinks. The reason His Excellency initially chose to stream probably wasn't to showcase heartwarming moments with the little ones—that might have just been a coincidence. As crazy as it sounds, his original purpose was just to make money!

The streamer once said he was an orphan from a numbered star with a rough past. Now that I think about it, it might actually be true. But I truly can't believe that a gentle, beautiful Excellency could have fallen to such circumstances?? What's the Empire doing? What's the Male Insect Association doing?

An Excellency should be basking in the sunlight, spoiled and adored by all, growing up carefree and cheerful. Not like this—timid, shy, even insecure and sensitive, slaving away for a living. Look at where he lives, and what he eats and uses every day! None of it fits his status! He shouldn't have to live like this! Why?!

325F: "dc76208" Dazed and confused, the more I dig into this drama, the more bewildered and horrified I get. He hasn't been taken over by some criminal organization, has he?! Is the Excellency safe right now?

329F: "se92734" Don't worry, the one above. The Male Insect Association's resettlement housing on the capital star is uniformly equipped with home security devices. His Excellency is most likely living there, so he's definitely safe for now. It's just... what he went through before—I can't even imagine.

349F: "Want a Male Master" Wuwuwu, a male master this beautiful and perfect—I can't even imagine how blissful it would be to be his female, lying by his side every day! Damn it, what the hell is wrong with His Excellency Nevi's female spouse and female consorts? They don't appreciate a male master like this—I'll take him!!

......

As Nevi's appearance and identity were exposed, the masses burned with hatred and disgust toward the slandering evil insects. Meanwhile, Nevi's fans' revelations gradually laid bare his past experiences, daily life, and behaviors—things that once seemed ordinary but were in truth utterly unacceptable for any insect to endure—before the eyes of countless insects.

The shock and heartache of the masses instantly turned into a raging inferno that almost became real.

The reality of far more males than females meant male insects received far more adoration and preferential treatment from females.

Even in a caste-obsessed insect race, a lower-ranked male could live well on a planet with good laws and order.

Yet this Excellency, blessed with nearly flawless beauty, had been suffering all along.

His Excellency's temperament was gentle and shy. He endured his hardships without a trace of resentment or bitterness, staying cheerful and optimistic.

But the females absolutely lost it.

With countless females losing their minds, the Police Department and Male Insect Association's lines were practically jammed around the clock—about to explode!

Even tons of official accounts across the internet were completely overrun.

The storm caused by the Nevi incident surged like a tidal wave, sweeping from the live streaming platform across the entire network with unstoppable force!

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In a high-rise residence in a certain district of the c galaxy, an ordinary-looking female with malice written across his face was manipulating purchased bot accounts on his computer and optical brain, steering public opinion and suppressing that poor, innocent little streamer.

Watching the streamer on screen grow more and more flustered and panicked under the barrage of malicious comments flooding the chat, Jesse's face twisted into a gleeful smile.

The pent-up frustration and resentment that had been building in his heart for so long seemed to be released all at once in that moment.

In a daze, he felt like he had returned to that glorious period when he was full of pride and arrogance, courted and flattered by streamers of all sizes.

But just as everything was going perfectly smoothly, a sudden new account began making massive donations at an incredible speed.

Jesse's expression tightened, and his previously relaxed pace quickened a lot.

But soon, Jesse realized he couldn't keep up with this new account that suddenly appeared at all.

At the rate this new account was donating, it would overtake him in just a moment.

Jesse cursed in near rage, his eyes bloodshot, viciously swearing and venting, even praying for the account to stop.

But the opposite happened—the new account only sped up.

A bad feeling gradually crept into Jesse's gut. Instinct told him he should quit while he was ahead.

But Jesse, already too far gone, looked at everything he had invested and thrown in—he just couldn't turn back now.

Watching that damned new account about to overtake him, Jesse's eyes turned sharp. Without hesitation, he signaled his programmer friend to pull strings behind the scenes and grab the top supporter spot early!

The moment he saw the sticker on the streamer's face being ripped off, Jesse, completely consumed by his frenzy, burst into loud laughter.

Nearly deranged, Jesse's eyes gleamed with excitement and a creepy light.

Wen'er and the bright future of the capital star seemed within reach.

But very quickly, Jesse's laughter stopped abruptly.

Jesse stared blankly at the streamer's true face on the screen, his face turning deathly pale, as if plunged into an ice cavern.

It wasn't until the... Excellency on screen shut off the live stream that Jesse seemed to snap out of it. He was trembling all over with fear.

That—that was a male Excellency!

What the hell did he do?

After seeing the streamer's true face, Jesse couldn't muster even a shred of resentment or dissatisfaction toward him.

Only deep, overwhelming fear and regret were left.

What should he do now? Should he run? No—the programmer's skills were too good. Maybe, just maybe, he wouldn't get caught.

Jesse tried to comfort himself, but the panic in his heart refused to go away even a little.

His mind kept replaying the crimes he had committed against the Excellency, and Jesse's legs nearly gave out.

He couldn't care about anything else now. He hastily packed a few simple belongings, put on a mask, and quickly left home, buying a ticket to a very remote planet.

The journey went smoothly, though he was anxious the whole way. But just as Jesse entered the port and let his guard down a little, several fully armed police bugs suddenly surrounded him.

Jesse trembled all over, his face pale. Under the gazes of the surrounding bugs—some hiding, some terrified—his mind was consumed by one thought.

He was done for, completely done for.

The cold, merciless voice of the police bug followed.

"Jesse, you're under arrest on suspicion of involvement in a major case. Come with us!"

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Author's note:

Thanks so much for your support! I'll keep working hard!