Chapter 35: My eyes must have been broken

For once, as Zhuang Zhou built his mecha, his thoughts started

wandering off.

As the most studious little intern God of Wealth that the High God

educated out of all of the Eastern region of Wealth Gods, the High

Gods all praised Zhuang Zhou for being smart, for being a quick

learner in everything, as well as for being a very serious and

earnest, substitute God.

But right now, he was actually dazing off.

It wasn’t until Xiao PoLan started making ‘dididi’ noises and called

him, that the little God of Wealth finally returned from his

thoughts.

Lowering his head, he saw Xiao PoLan looking at him with its

head raised.

As if understanding Xiao PoLan’s confusion, the little God of

Wealth sighed guiltily: “So uh, just now I was planning to

upgrade this mecha one step further!”

As he said this, he swiftly installed the piece in his hand into the

mecha.

Xiao PoLan looked at the placement of the installation and then

looked at the blueprint. Discovering that no change has been

made, it raised its mechanical head again.

Master definitely has something in his thoughts.

Zhuang Zhou continued to assemble the mecha. Recalling what

Wen XiaoYun had said previously, he pressed his lips together.

Finally unable to hold back, he quietly said: “Xiao PoLan, do you

know? Wen XiaoYun, he……”

He paused for a moment and raised his voice slightly : “I know

why he’s been refusing to worship me this entire time!”

Xiao PoLan: Oh. Why.

But very sorry, it really wasn’t very interested in this.

However, the little God of Wealth was especially interested in this

topic. He said with eyes shining bright: “He said he doesn’t want

my protection, that he wants to protect me instead.”

Xiao PoLan: “......”

Zhuang Zhou gave a secret laugh, and then said very maturely:

“Ai, I think he’s just stubborn to the bones and doesn't want

people to think he relied on other’s protection to become strong.

What do you think?”

Xiao PoLan: Then why don’t you protect me more, Master! I want

to rely on you to become stronger!

Zhuang Zhou immediately put a stern expression on his delicate

little face and said solemnly: “No way. Relying on others means

you’re not using your true ability. You have to do your best! Only

through hard work can you gain happiness! I can only help blow a

few breaths for you to give you some clouds of good luck!”

Xiao PoLan: ……

Then what were you trying to express with those words just now?

Not understanding Xiao PoLan’s complicated mood, the little God

of Wealth happily continued to assemble his mecha.

As he assembled, he thought of some unknown thing again, and

laughed out loud.

Xiao PoLan raised its head and looked over.

Zhuang Zhou covered his mouth, somewhat embarrassed: “I

wasn’t laughing.”

Pausing briefly, he still couldn’t hold back from saying: “Xiao

PoLan, I think this feeling is really very strange. No one has ever

said they wanted to protect me…… even the High God has never

said this. Doesn’t Wen XiaoYun treat me very well? Does he like

me?”

Xiao PoLan’s mood became even more complicated: Do you need

to ask? Isn’t this obvious?

After that, Zhuang Zhou then became somewhat frustrated: “But

I don’t know if his like towards me... is the kind where he wants

to marry me…… And also, I don’t even know if I can get

married……”

Thinking here, Zhuang Zhou recalled the last communication

talisman he had inside his GanKun sleeve.

He stopped what he was doing and took the communication

talisman out.

All Gods interning in the mortal world had three communication

talismans to ask for assistance from the High Gods. Previously,

he had already used two. There’s only one left. He really wanted

to ask the High God, can he get married to a human?

If, if Wen XiaoYun wanted to get married with him, should he

agree?

He looked at the communication talisman and then looked at the

Faith collection device around his neck.

The outer appearance of the Faith collection device was just like a

tiny little glass, wishing bottle. Before it was empty inside. Now it

was already filled halfway by shiny, glistening Faith. However,

this light was something only he could see.

The Faith collection device was already filled halfway. The High

God said before, as long as he filled it completely, his intern

would finish and then he can officially become a God of Wealth!

At that time, his divine powers would also become extremely

powerful!

He just didn’t know if once he finished filling this Faith collection

device, and then tried to burn the communication talisman to the

High God again, would the High God be able to receive his

message.

Zhuang Zhou put the last of his communication talisman away,

storing it carefully for safekeeping.

Xiao PoLan watched its Master’s every move and then asked: If

the kind of like he has towards you is the kind where he wants to

get married with you, do you want to get married to him?

Face flushing red, Zhuang Zhou said honestly: “I don’t know.”

Xiao PoLan didn’t understand: Don’t know?

Zhuang Zhou nodded his head. He really didn’t know, but…… he

didn’t seem to want to refuse.

“Oh right!” Zhuang Zhou suddenly remembered something: “I

think Wen XiaoYun is going to be on the news today!”

Zhuang Zhou immediately opened the computer to search for the

newest hot topic. Sure enough, the most popular news was the

live broadcast of Wen XiaoYun receiving top merit for his military

service.

In the live broadcast, the Grand Admiral of the military read a

whole bunch of Wen XiaoYun’s battle contributions from a list. It

was a long list, showing clearly that he had an illustrated and

outstanding past history of contributions.

Reading to the end about the achievement of exterminating the

Alien Insect Empress, everyone all cheered loudly.

In loud cheering, Wen XiaoYun walked onto the stage in a

completely proper military uniform. He was tall, body straight and

upright. Aura impressive and domineering, his handsome

countenance attracted countless eyes, making them unable to

look away.

Zhuang Zhou also couldn’t look away. He felt like Wen XiaoYun

was really too handsome. This kind of resolute and steadfast

dashing presence was something he has never seen in anyone

else.

He has already seen plenty of good looking people and gods, but

Wen XiaoYun had a certain imposing manner that he has never

seen in anyone or God before.

He really liked seeing this kind of Wen XiaoYun.

Xiao PoLan watched Zhuang Zhou as he stared at the screen, not

even blinking. How can it not understand its little master’s

feelings?

Aye.

The innocent master got stolen in the end after all.

Under the eyes of the numerous crowd. Wen XiaoYun was

awarded for his contributions. A new shiny medal was added to

his military uniform.

However, facing this kind of reward ceremony, plenty of people

off stage had different thoughts.

Zhuang Zhou even saw a lot of comments crying on the

livestream broadcast.

“QQ, he’s clearly receiving a top merit reward, but I feel so sad

o(╥﹏╥)o”

“How can we not feel sad? If Admiral Wen’s psychic powers

weren’t contaminated by energy radiation, this top merit reward

would be enough to make him the youngest Grand Admiral in the

Empire.”

“It’s not fair! It’s not fair! This kind of military service is still not

even for husband to advance in rank? Why?!”

“What’s so unfair about it? Hasn’t there been plenty of officers

who've been contaminated by energy radiation before? Which of

them have continued to remain in the military? They’re basically

all gone. For Wen XiaoYun to still remain and also be rewarded

for his contribution, the military has already been extremely

generous!”

“What does this mean? In other words, the military just throws

people away after using them? Why did Admiral Wen get

contaminated by energy radiation? Wasn’t it for the sake of the

Empire!”

“What do you mean throw away after using them? The military

has to be responsible for the safety of the Empire. Only people

with strength can sit in the leadership positions. Wen XiaoYun’s

psychic powers have decreased. He probably can’t even last much

longer. You guys still expect him to command calmly in the

future? What if something happens?”

Everyone argued loudly. Zhuang Zhou also felt a bit sad.

So if he wasn’t contaminated by energy radiation, Wen XiaoYun

could have become a Grand Admiral?

He needed to heal Wen XiaoYun properly as soon as possible!

“Am I the only one concerned that in such an important moment,

how come the future Admiral’s wife, who was officially announced

last time, isn’t present right now?”

“Are you talking about Zhuang Zhou? Let me speak honestly with

you guys. I have the newest insider story. Once I say it, you guys

will definitely be gobsmacked!”

“What insider story? Related to Zhuang Zhou?”

“It’s rumored that Zhuang Zhou was discovered when the 3rd

Legion went to the garbage planet to pick up the Admiral. He

seems to be a refugee of some distant star system, without even

an identification card. When he first arrived on the battleship, he

even stammered while he spoke, like he didn’t know how to

speak the common intergalactic language very well. Other than

being a little good looking, he doesn’t have anything else.”

“He didn’t even know how to speak the common galactic

language? My god, what poor, remote place did he come from?

Don’t tell me, he didn’t even go to school before and doesn’t even

have a diploma?”

“Who knows. The Admiral has returned almost a month now.

Have you seen the Admiral bring him around outside? It’s

rumoured that Old Madam Wen is dissatisfied with this

son-in-law, and doesn’t allow them to be together. Therefore, this

thing will probably end poorly.”

Zhuang Zhou: “?????”

How come the topic started burning in his direction now!

Ever since Zhuang Zhou returned from the garbage planet, other

than going out to see the finals of Mecha tournament, he’s spent

the rest of the time either going to the 3rd Legion or staying at

home and building mechas. He was so low-profile that he

practically didn’t exist.

This naturally made many people think a lot and start fantasizing

like crazy.

Not to mention, Zhaung Zhou’s background was dug out. This

naturally caused some people to create negative associations.

Something like-- The Old Madam Wen felt disdain for this kind of

son-in-law, thought that Wen XiaoYun was humiliating the Wen

family name for wanting to marry a refugee for his wife, or

something like that.

Zhuang Zhou really didn’t know that other people had thought

this way.

He just didn’t like going outside, that’s all.

As for his background, he wasn’t surprised at all. People were

going to know eventually.

This didn’t mean the 3rd Legion crew of battleship Wyvern

weren’t loyal, or that there were spies.

But rather, all walls in this world had ears. Everyone had their

own good friends. Sharing things with good friends was a very

natural thing.

I’m your good friend. I tell a secret to you. However, you also

have another good friend. You then tell the secret to your other

good friend. That person also has their own good friends……

Spreading like this, one to another, ten to a hundred, the

exposure of his background and identity was an eventual thing.

He just never expected people would start thinking in all different

directions……

Clearly, it was all gossip, but after Zhuang Zhou read it, he was

still a bit worried.

Could Wen XiaoYun’s mom…… really not like him?

As he thought about this, his comm suddenly rang.

He lowered his head to look and discovered that it was Wen

XiaoYun.

He subconsciously looked at the live broadcast briefly. He saw

that Wen XiaoYun had already left the screen, leaving the military

officials to make concluding remarks.

Thinking about Wen XiaoYun sending him a message immediately

after getting off stage, Zhuang Zhou couldn’t help but smile and

answer the call swiftly.

“What’s the matter!”

Seeing Zhuang Zhou’s eyes shining brightly in the video, Wen

XiaoYun unconsciously started smiling as well. He asked softly:

“What are you doing?”

Zhuang Zhou’s eyes started to shift all over the place. Too

embarrassed to say he was watching the live broadcast, he said

vaguely: “Building a mecha.”

Wen XiaoYun: “Then why’s your face so red?”

Zhuang Zhou touched his face and said with conviction: “It must

be because it’s hot!”

“Okay, because it’s hot.” Wen XiaoYun said: “Come eat a meal

with me tonight, alright?”

Zhuang Zhou didn’t understand: “Go where to eat? Will it be

inconvenient……”

He really didn’t like to eat human food because every time before

eating, he had to offer them in prayer.

Or else if he ate, it’d be tasteless and very hard to eat!

Wen XiaoYun said: “My mom, she wants to see you.”

Zhuang Zhou: “??”

Zhuang Zhou: “Ah!”

He immediately started to get nervous.

He just saw on the chat screen, Wen XiaoYun’s mom might not

like him. So why did she suddenly want to see him now?!

Wen XiaoYun: “If you don’t want to go, I’ll refuse her request.”

Zhuang Zhou said in a small voice: “It’s not that I don’t want to

go……”

Wen XiaoYun: “Then?”

Wen XiaoYun looked at him seriously. That focused gaze seemed

to look right through the video and envelope Zhuang Zhou

completely.

“Zhou Zhou, I said it before. In front of me, you can say

anything. Things you like, things you don’t like; sad things or

happy things; I’m your personal tree hole.”

Zhuang Zhou’s ear turned red little by little.

His only personal tree hole or whatever……

Zhuang Zhou did his best to pacify the heat on his face. He said

in a small voice: “What if your mom doesn’t like me?”

Hearing this, a coldness gathered in the depth of Wen XiaoYun’s

eyes.

As soon as he got off stage, he heard Cheng JinXue talk about

what had happened in the chat screen. He was specifically fearful

of Zhou Zhou watching the news, afraid that Zhou Zhou would

overthink after seeing this kind of discussion. Therefore, as soon

as he got off the stage, he gave Zhuang Zhou a call to prevent

Zhou Zhou from seeing all of this.

Unexpectedly, he still saw it.

Wen XiaoYun said: “On the first day of my return, my mom

already wanted to see you. I was the one who didn’t agree.”

Zhuang Zhou didn’t understand: “How come?”

Wen XiaoYun said: “I was afraid she’d scare you.”

Zhuang Zhou was briefly stunned: “Scare me?”

That shouldn’t be the case right?

It’s not like he was a normal person!

How can he be afraid of a human!

Wen XiaoYun’s tone was calm like discussing the weather: “I have

never cared about anyone before, other than you. She wants to

know what kind of mystical deity you are.”

Zhuang Zhou flushed red.

What was Wen XiaoYun saying!

What kind of mystical deity can he be!

Wen XiaoYun said: “Believe me. When you see her, you’d

definitely get scared by her enthusiasm. Therefore, the possibility

of her not liking you doesn’t even exist.”

Zhuang Zhou said vaguely: “oh oh…… then let’s go.”

Wen XiaoYun looked at him quietly: “Are you sure?”

Blushing, Zhuang Zhou looked around shiftily: “En…… Let’s do

this. When it’s time, you come pick me up. I’m hanging up now!”

After saying this and not waiting for Wen XiaoYun’s reply, Zhuang

Zhou directly pressed end call on the comm.

After hanging up, Zhuang Zhou ran inside the Divine Image and

rolled around vigorously. Then he jumped out again and

continued to assemble the mecha in a serious manner.

Xiao PoLan: “......”

Zhuang Zhou noticed Xiao PoLan’s expression and asked

completely seriously: “Why are you looking at me like that? Do I

look very strange?”

Xiao PoLan: “......”

No. The strange one is me. There must be something wrong with

my eyes.

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