Healing a Fallen S-Rank Beastman: Everyone Fights Over the Little Female-Chapter 133: Bento

Lu Xiao saw Ares coming downstairs and fed him a freshly cut piece of pineapple. "You two weren’t whispering secrets in the room, were you?"

Ares’s heart skipped a beat, but he quickly composed himself. "Admiral Clan told me his reason for wanting to introduce a main husband to you..."

Ares briefly recounted what Admiral Clan had said, but he omitted the part about his responsibility to protect Lu Xiao.

He had a gut feeling that if Lu Xiao heard it, she would tell him to ignore the Admiral’s words, yet he felt that Admiral Clan wasn’t wrong.

’If I can’t even protect Lu Xiao, then what’s the point of my existence to her?’

After hearing what Ares said, Lu Xiao blinked, a little surprised. "I didn’t expect him to have such a high opinion of me."

’But Admiral Clan is thinking too highly of me. I don’t have such grand ambitions.’

’I just want to live with the people I care about and do the work I enjoy. That’s all.’

"Admiral Clan only seems stern. I can tell he really cares about you."

’I don’t doubt Ares’s words, but there’s a condition: it’s true only as long as I’m successful.’

’Still, it isn’t unacceptable. Admiral Clan and I aren’t related by blood anyway; our relationship is one of mutual benefit.’

"I know. It looks like he’s successfully brainwashed you again. Ares, you and I are family."

Ares let out a soft laugh. "I always remember. I’ll never forget."

"You’d better mean it. I’m going upstairs."

As she spoke, she thrust the fruit plate into Ares’s arms and instructed, "Eat it all!"

Ares watched her leave with a smile, but inwardly, he was not as calm as he appeared.

’Compared to Lu Xiao, I’m far too insignificant.’

Lu Xiao knocked on the door and only pushed it open after hearing a voice from inside. Admiral Clan had just taken a shower, and his usually impeccably styled hair was now a bit messy.

But he had lost his previous imposing air, replaced by a peaceful, domestic aura that made him seem much more approachable.

Admiral Clan had already changed into Ares’s pajamas. Just as Lu Xiao had thought, they fit him perfectly.

Lu Xiao’s eyes curved into a smile as she asked Admiral Clan, "How have you been feeling lately? What’s your Spirit Sea’s rating?"

"It’s been at A-level for the past year. I’ve been using medication to control it."

"Is the medication still working well for you?"

At this, Admiral Clan fell silent for a moment. Just as he was about to follow his habit of only reporting good news, Lu Xiao spoke as if she had a monitor inside his stomach: "You can’t hide things when the doctor asks, Father!"

Even though he knew Lu Xiao was joking, at that moment, Admiral Clan truly felt like he was in a consultation with a doctor, and a sense of nervousness welled up in him involuntarily.

He gave a light cough to hide his embarrassment. He was unwilling to admit that he, a dignified Admiral of the Empire, was actually afraid of doctors. If word of this got out, wouldn’t he lose face?

"The medication’s effects are currently diminishing."

Lu Xiao wasn’t surprised by this. For someone as busy as Admiral Clan, the mental stress was bound to be immense. It was truly remarkable that he had held on for this long. It was clear that over the years, no matter how reluctant Lu Ge Wei had been, she had still been a great help to Admiral Clan.

She didn’t press further, instead patting the bed gently. "Father, lie down here. Get a good night’s sleep, and I’m sure you’ll feel much better when you wake up tomorrow."

Admiral Clan felt a bit awkward but obediently lay down. He was afraid this young female would say something else he couldn’t handle.

’I’m starting to realize that Lu Xiao is very good at using blunt words to deal with me.’

’This young female seems demure and well-behaved, but she’s actually smart and has a sharp tongue!’

’No wonder even Lu Ge Wei would lose out to her.’

Lu Xiao placed her hand on Admiral Clan’s forehead and sent her purification power into him.

Soothing Admiral Clan’s Spirit Sea, which was assessed at a hazardous A-level, was not a difficult task for Lu Xiao.

But to ensure a better result, Lu Xiao treated Admiral Clan for an hour and a half.

’After all, there’s no telling when the next treatment will be.’

By the time Lu Xiao finished the treatment, Admiral Clan was fast asleep. The sleeping man no longer looked as stern and rigid as usual, appearing much more peaceful. It had to be admitted that in his youth, Admiral Clan must have been just as handsome as Ares.

’I wonder if that face was what attracted Lu Ge Wei back then.’

Not wanting to disturb Admiral Clan’s rest, Lu Xiao adjusted the room temperature before leaving.

When she came out of the room, she saw that Ares had already cleaned up the kitchen.

Lu Xiao walked over with a smile. "Why didn’t you wait for me?"

Ares turned to look at her, smiling. "Are you tired?"

"You know me, I’m super strong now~" As she said this, Lu Xiao even flexed her arm to show off her muscles, though she didn’t really have any.

Ares was amused by her gesture and played along, pinching the soft flesh of her arm. "Mm, very strong!"

*

When Admiral Clan woke up the next morning, he felt a bit dazed. He couldn’t remember the last time he had slept so soundly and so well, waking up only at dawn.

After waking up, not only did his Spirit Sea feel clear, but his body also felt lighter.

He stood up and did a stretch, hearing his bones make a series of CRACKLING sounds.

He felt his mood wasn’t so heavy anymore.

He finally understood why Hans trusted, respected, and even somewhat worshipped the young female, Lu Xiao.

Because she could let S-Class males trapped in the abyss—and perhaps all males in the Empire—see the light.

His concern and appreciation for Lu Xiao rose to a new level.

After gathering his thoughts, Admiral Clan saw his clothes, washed and neatly folded, by the bedside.

He changed his clothes and left the room. The moment he opened the door, he smelled the aroma of food.

Lu Xiao, who was pouring juice, noticed Admiral Clan and greeted him with a smile. "Good morning, Father. Breakfast is ready."

Admiral Clan looked at the steaming breakfast on the table. He truly hadn’t expected that Lu Xiao and Ares would eat proper meals at home every single day.

Just as he was marveling at this, Lu Xiao placed a packed bento box in front of Admiral Clan. "You’ll have to find a place to heat this up for lunch, Father."

After speaking, she tapped the lid lightly. "If you really can’t find a place, you can also run some hot water over the bottom of the box. Otherwise, it won’t taste nearly as good cold."

Admiral Clan stared at the dark blue bento box on the corner of the table. For as long as he could remember, no one had ever prepared something like this for him.

’It’s not just me; probably no male in the entire Empire has ever had such an experience.’

Just as he was thinking this, he saw Ares come out holding two bento boxes of different colors, but identical in shape to his own.

Apparently, this was a normal, everyday occurrence in this household.