Jilted by Day, Cuddled At Night-Chapter 753: Lord Insect God Wants to Be a Son-in-law?
To avoid the dissolution of their alliance, Gu Chen spoke up, "It’s getting late today, let’s end our meeting here. We’ll launch a full-scale attack first thing tomorrow morning and capture those Universe Alliance people as quickly as possible."
"Alright," Jiang Shang nodded with a smile, taking the lead in rising to his feet and walking out.
They had convened on Gu Chen’s starship—despite the alliance, one had to return to their own starship after the meeting concluded.
Meanwhile, Bai Li still sat there.
Gu Chen glanced at the handle that had been crushed by the other’s grip, "Bai Li, you’ll need to pay for that chair."
Bai Li lifted his gaze to look at him, "Didn’t you notice how Jiang Shang and his swarm of Insect Clansmen harbor ill intentions towards Xiaoyan?"
Gu Chen: "To me, you harbor ill intentions towards Xiaoyan too. All of you men have designs on my Xiaoyan."
Bai Li looked at him coldly and rose to walk out.
Gu Chen spoke up, "But for the alliance’s sake, to beat those jerks, I’ve been putting up with all of you. What do you have to be angry about?"
Bai Li walked straight out.
Violence churned once again in his heart.
But reason told him, for Xiaoyan’s sake, he couldn’t lash out at Gu Chen either.
Moreover, Gu Chen wasn’t wrong about the current battle; they had to win.
Their Insect Clan greatly needed the peace of the next hundred years.
As for Xiaoyan...
After Bai Li returned to his own starship, he immediately connected to his girlfriend Gu Yan’s brain-computer interface.
Gu Yan was chatting with her mother Su Wan a moment ago, and when she saw her brain-computer interface flash, she felt embarrassed to answer right away but also couldn’t bring herself to hang up.
Su Wan looked at her daughter, "Xiaoyan, is it Bai Li calling?"
"Mom, how did you know? It’s nothing; let’s continue our chat. I’ll call him back later."
"Silly girl, just take the call," Su Wan said softly as she ruffled her daughter’s hair and got up to leave, giving her daughter some privacy.
The fact that Bai Li was willing to reach out to Xiaoyan was a good sign.
Feeling embarrassed with a blush on her cheeks, Gu Yan immediately got up and went back to her room before answering the interface.
"I was just chatting with mom."
"Mhm, Xiaoyan, did you know about the Plantmen inviting you to tour their star?"
Gu Yan was startled, "Ah, no, I didn’t. What about it?"
"The universe is unstable right now, don’t go just yet. Once we finish the battle, if you still want to go, I’ll accompany you."
"Okay."
Gu Yan had no idea what her boyfriend was planning; although she was interested in the Plantman Star, traveling there with her boyfriend’s company would certainly be the best scenario.
Seeing how readily Gu Yan agreed, Bai Li felt warmth rise in his eyes.
He said softly, "What have you been busy with these past few days?"
"I haven’t been up to much, just visited the Su Family restaurant once. I’ve mostly been staying at home, a bit bored."
Vivian was busy practicing with her mecha, Xu Wei’an was occupied learning how to cook, and since school hadn’t started yet, Gu Yan found herself to be the one with the most free time.
Bai Li spoke gently, "If you’re too bored, then think of me."
Gu Yan’s lips parted in surprise, her heart skipping a beat upon hearing this seemingly ordinary remark, which, despite being a bit cheesy, resonated deeply.
"Then, even if you’re busy, you have to think of me too! That way it’s fair!"
"Okay," the word ’okay’ left Bai Li’s mouth with a smile playing on his lips.
After ending the call, he looked up to see his subordinate Xi Le standing beside him, stunned as a statue.
Could Xi Le not be shocked?
Because he saw their Lord Insect God smiling in a way that was... indescribably special!
Under the slightly raised gaze of Lord Insect God, Xi Le suddenly shuddered and asked, "Lord Insect God, when are you going to marry Miss Gu Yan?"
Marry?
Bai Li said to Xi Le in a faint voice, "Su Wan once said that if I were to marry Xiaoyan, I could only do so by marrying into her family."
"What?"
Xi Le was so frightened that he almost reverted to his insect form!
"My Lord, you mean to say, if you were to marry Miss Gu Yan, you would have to marry into her family?"
"Yes."
As he looked at the calm expression of Lord Insect God, Xi Le wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said, "Su Wan, she always means what she says and dotes on her daughter Gu Yan tremendously. Did you, my lord, agree to her terms?"
Bai Li quietly said, "Where I live doesn’t really matter to me. Besides, should you encounter any danger, I will know of it immediately."
Xi Le had a complicated expression on his face.
So it turns out you had already decided, my Lord!
And who says it’s all the same wherever you are!
If you truly were to marry into Landis Star, then wouldn’t they... be like a swarm without a leader?
Bai Li, observing Xi Le’s expressive face, raised his eyes indifferently, "Is there anything else?"
"Yes, is it true that we are going to attack X238 Planet early tomorrow morning?"
"Yes, go and prepare ahead of time."
"Understood."
Xi Le practically floated out of the room.
His emotions were very complex.
For Lord Insect God to marry the most esteemed little princess of Landis Star was an incredibly fortunate event for the Insect Clan.
But, if the price to pay was their Lord marrying into the family... why did it feel like they were at a loss?
And yet, this matter was not something that could easily be discussed with others. It was truly suffocating, and that night, when Xi Le returned to his dwelling, he couldn’t help but complain to his wife Su Man.
Upon hearing this, Su Man’s eyes widened instantly.
"Lord Insect God agreed? How is that possible! Could there be some misunderstanding?"
Originally, Su Man had been eagerly waiting for Gu Yan’s change of heart, hoping she would marry into their side. Then she would have a chance to bond with and influence Gu Yan.
Moreover, she could also call her daughter Yaoyao back, have her and Gu Yan become close sisters, and then after a few years, have Lord Insect God take Yaoyao in as well.
However, if Lord Insect God became the son-in-law of Landis Star, would he still marry other women?
Su Man was extremely anxious.
Xi Le also sighed, "I was also surprised, but this was confirmed by the Lord himself."
"Then, did Lord Insect God mention when he will go to Landis Star?"
"Probably after this battle is over."
Su Man breathed a sigh of relief.
That’s good, there’s still time.
How exactly can we persuade Lord Insect God to give up on the idea of being a son-in-law on Landis Star?
What Su Man didn’t know was that on her end, she was so anxious and depressed, but in fact, Su Wan and Gu Jue had not even agreed to give their daughter to Bai Li yet.
Meanwhile, Gu Yan, having just finished a call with her boyfriend, received a communication from her elder brother.
It was a projection.
Gu Chen said, "Xiaoyan, sorry for contacting you so late, but Plantman Star has extended an invitation to you. They hope you can visit their planet for a few days, and they want to entertain you well and familiarize you with their Plantman Star culture. What do you think?"
"I can go, I’ve been wanting to visit actually. But let’s wait until after the war is over. Bai Li will accompany me."
Gu Chen: "..."
