The Crazed Little Darling: Pampered by the Possesive Commander!-Chapter 330: No Matter What Happens, I Will Protect You
Lu Shinian stared at that vivid scene, his throat moving with restraint.
"Ruan Ruan, you’re pregnant now, you can’t do those things."
He didn’t know if he was reminding himself or just saying it for Su Ruan to hear.
As soon as the words were spoken, warmth brushed against his lips.
Lu Shinian’s pupils constricted.
After a simple kiss, Su Ruan finally released Lu Shinian and whispered, "I didn’t mean to do anything."
Her voice was very soft, almost inaudible.
"I just wanted to kiss and hug you."
Embrace, kiss, the simplest acts of intimacy were enough to fill her uneasy heart.
Lu Shinian felt an inexplicable heartache and held Su Ruan even tighter.
His definition of "love" had always been possession and greed.
He loved her, so he greedily wanted to possess everything about her, wanted to be outrageously intimate with her anytime and anywhere.
He wanted to bind her by his side, inseparable.
As if only this could prove he loved her.
But his Ruan Ruan used her love to tell him that love was not just about possession.
It could be cautious probing, affectionate pouting, or even fulfillment and protection.
Despite not really agreeing with "fulfillment," he respected others’ right to love and their forms of expression.
But his love, his Ruan Ruan, could only be bound to his greedy and unsatisfied self for a lifetime.
Lu Shinian buried his head in Su Ruan’s neck, absorbing her scent, also covering his insanity.
The two fell asleep in each other’s arms, passing day after day on Wood Peach Star.
The matter of purifying plants went more smoothly than Su Ruan had anticipated, and all the Exotic Beasts on Wood Peach Star cooperated with her.
The time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, more than a month had passed, with less than three days left until the Star Gate’s opening.
In the past, the Black Eagles would have already been prepared for the Star Gate’s opening, but this time things were different; the plants on Wood Peach Star were enough to satiate them.
Yes, Wood Peach Star was more abundant than they had imagined; even a plant the size of a thumb could rival a High-level Nutrient.
Previously, they didn’t know how to utilize this treasure, but now, with Su Ruan’s help, they could develop these treasures.
Over the past month, the Exotic Beasts on Wood Peach Star had been extremely busy; besides their daily cooperation with Su Ruan, they also voluntarily engaged in farming and infrastructure building. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎
Although Su Ruan had previously hinted that she had a high chance of helping them revert to human form, for those who longed for battle and had become accustomed to their Exotic Beast lives, they feared transforming back into humans.
Longing to become their former selves, who occasionally regressed into the uncontrollable Ancestral Stage.
This fear was deeply buried in their hearts, so even if the Black Eagles understood Su Ruan’s hints, they never brought it up.
The Black Eagles knew very well that Su Ruan and the Snow Wolf would eventually return to the Human World, so before that, they had to develop Wood Peach Star fundamentally.
Su Ruan also cooperated with them very much; although she was pregnant, it was still the early stages, and her body had been well-nourished before, plus there were many treasures on Wood Peach Star, so except for the poor living conditions, she was actually living better than on Central Star.
After all, the purified plants were delicious and nutritious, and they freshened the air, which was much better than the lifeless Central Star.
In such busy yet peaceful circumstances, the opening of the Star Gate seemed insignificant.
But on the eve of the Star Gate’s opening, the Black Eagle still found Su Ruan to inform her that it would open the next night.
After speaking, it added, "If you want to go to the Human World, passing through the Star Gate is the best choice."
Su Ruan was pregnant after all; although the environment on Wood Peach Star was good, these Exotic Beasts weren’t great at taking care of a pregnant woman, and there weren’t many entertainment activities.
The most important thing was that Su Ruan was human and different from these Exotic Beasts; she needed human company, so leaving Wood Peach Star for the Empire was the best choice.
Su Ruan shook her head after hearing the Black Eagle’s words.
"Wood Peach Star needs me right now."
"And the Star Gate leads to the Empire."
She pursed her lips.
"I’m from the Federation and unfamiliar with the Empire."
Though both human, humans are extremely complicated creatures.
They can be friendly but also vicious and selfish.
There was no way she’d gamble her, Lu Shinian’s, and their baby’s lives on the humanity of the people on the Empire’s side.
Even though the living conditions on Wood Peach Star were harsh, at least the Exotic Beasts had wants and were kind to them.
The Black Eagle didn’t persuade her further; selfishly, it actually hoped Su Ruan would stay.
Su Ruan looked at the Black Eagle across from her, smiled, and asked, "Are you going to pass through the Star Gate to the Empire this time?"
The Black Eagle shook its head.
"There’s no need."
Wood Peach Star was already enough for them to live on, and they wouldn’t go hungry anymore, so there was no need to risk death to compete with the Human World for food.
"True enough," Su Ruan nodded.
"Then this time the Star Gate is opening in vain?" she joked.
The Black Eagle even laughed a little, "Going there for a short trip occasionally isn’t bad either."
Even Exotic Beasts pursue a quality life.
Su Ruan: ...
Seeing that it was getting late, the Black Eagle didn’t linger and quickly left.
Not long after it left, Lu Shinian returned to human form.
He wrapped his arms around her, and in a deep voice, said, "Ruan Ruan doesn’t want to go to the Empire?"
His large hand rested on Su Ruan’s small belly, which was slightly protruding, revealing a hint of pregnancy.
Su Ruan shook her head, "The situation over there is unknown; it’s better not to venture blindly."
Lu Shinian frowned, "But your body needs a check-up."
After all, there was no medical equipment on Wood Peach Star, and their Light Brain was damaged in the storm, unable to even start up now.
Even 003 and Tangtang could do only so much without the hard Light Brain equipment working.
Going to the Empire was risky, but with his abilities, taking her to the hospital for a check-up was definitely doable.
"But I can’t take that gamble," Su Ruan said softly, "What if we’re mistaken for Exotic Beasts once we pass through the Star Gate to the Empire?"
Lu Shinian’s brows furrowed tightly.
"Regardless, you need a check-up."
Lu Shinian pulled her onto his lap to sit.
"I’m basically stable now."
"I asked the Black Eagle, and it said the Star Gate will be open for three days."
"We’ll go to the Empire tomorrow for your check-up and return once we’re done."
"With me here, Ruan Ruan, don’t worry."
"No matter what happens, I’ll protect you."
Lu Shinian looked down at Su Ruan, a faint tenderness emerging from the depths of his eyes.
