Chapter 131: Chapter 131: Preparation

Lu Xiao had only ever seen ears like that on a wolf—pointed, erect, and possessing an unyielding spirit that refused to bend to anything.

Ares felt his whole body heat up under her sparkling gaze. The wolf ears on his head twitched involuntarily.

“I can be Xiao Xiao’s puppy.” As he said this, his fingers lightly traced his Adam’s apple, whether intentionally or not, carrying a certain implication.

’Ares is something else,’ Lu Xiao thought. ’How did he get so good at this? Is he flirting with me?’

’What’s he doing touching his Adam’s apple? Is he hinting that he’s missing a collar and bell?’

Lu Xiao’s cheeks grew hot and her heart pounded. She took a strategic sip of water to calm herself down.

To make matters worse, Ares was giving her the puppy-dog eyes.

After finishing her water, Lu Xiao decided she couldn’t let him get the upper hand. She beckoned to Ares with a finger. “Come here and let me touch your ears.”

Ares didn’t refuse. But instead of coming to her side, he stood up, bent at the waist, and offered his head to her. It was a gesture of commanding submission.

She hadn’t expected him to do that, but staring at the pair of big, fluffy white ears right in front of her, Lu Xiao found them impossible to refuse.

She carefully reached out a hand and gave one a gentle touch. It was just as she’d imagined. The fur was delicate and soft, with a sleek texture like the finest silk.

Lu Xiao was smitten after just one light touch.

Who could possibly refuse a pair of fluffy ears like these? She certainly couldn’t.

What’s more, the ears were warm and full of life. They quivered slightly at her touch, as if they needed to be cherished and protected, stirring a great sense of tenderness in her.

Lu Xiao didn’t even realize it herself, but her eyes, the corners of her mouth, her entire expression and demeanor were brimming with joy because of the ears she was touching.

She absolutely loved them!

“Ares, your ears are so cute. And beautiful, too.”

“So, will you take in this puppy?”

Lu Xiao realized Ares was quite insistent on this point. Not knowing whether to laugh or cry, she cupped his face in her hands. “I’ll take you in, I’ll take you in! A cute puppy like you? I’m definitely taking you in!”

Upon hearing that, Ares leaned in and gave her a quick kiss. “Sealed.”

Blushing, Lu Xiao feigned composure. “Now that it’s sealed, you’re mine. This is for life.”

Ares straightened up. He gazed tenderly at Lu Xiao and softly replied, “Okay.”

*

After the week-long physical check-up event concluded successfully, Lu Xiao and the four teachers returned to the Fifth Research Institute.

A week wasn’t long, but returning to their familiar surroundings felt comforting.

While they were at the Seventh Military District for the week, treatments at the S-Class Shelter had been put on hold. Now that they were back, the application portal was naturally reopened.

At the same time, Teacher Ai Li’s voice rang out. “The number of military districts requesting joint physicals through our backend has gone up. I knew this would happen. Let’s take a break for a while before dealing with it.”

’We’re not workaholics. How could we possibly agree to all of them? Besides, going to the military districts for check-ups means we have to suspend our work here. Doing it once in a while is one thing, but if it’s all the time, won’t our primary duties be neglected?’

To stop those people from constantly flooding their request system, Teacher Ai Li discussed it with the others and they tentatively decided to hold one joint physical with a military district every three months.

As for which district went first, they could figure it out among themselves.

’I’m not going to waste my energy on that for them.’

Teacher Sherry clapped her hands. “Tomorrow’s the weekend again! What do you all think? We didn’t quite have our fill last time. Should we find another place to go this week?”

Lu Xiao silently raised her hand.

All eyes turned to her. Teacher Sherry asked, “Lu Xiao, you have an idea? Tell us.”

“I’m afraid I’ll have to rain on everyone’s parade. I can’t make it. I invited my Father over to my place for the weekend.”

Everyone understood when they heard this. “In that case, let’s all just take it easy this week,” Teacher Ai Li suggested. “If everyone’s free next week, we can make plans then?”

Hearing Teacher Ai Li’s words, the other three had no objections and readily agreed.

Teacher Sherry then leaned over and said with some curiosity, “Is your relationship with your Father that good?”

Generally, the relationship between a female and her Father was just average. Even in the good ones, it was usually the Father doting on his daughter.

It was incredibly rare for someone like Lu Xiao to host her own Father at home.

Then again, coming from Lu Xiao, it wasn’t so hard to believe.

After all, Lu Xiao had always been a special female.

“It’s quite good,” Lu Xiao admitted readily, without elaborating.

A look of envy suddenly appeared in Teacher Sherry’s eyes.

“By the way, my dear Xiao Xiao,” she said, “I see you’re planning to go to the S-Class Shelter on Monday. Is something up? Did Admiral Hans ask for you again?”

“No, I want to go see Regal. I’m not sure how he’s doing now.”

Teacher Ai Li was surprised that Lu Xiao still remembered Regal. “You’re still going to see him?”

Hearing this, Teacher Sherry couldn’t help but add, “Are you going by yourself? No way, that’s too dangerous.”

They had all seen what Regal was like with their own eyes that day.

They couldn’t bear the thought of Lu Xiao going to see such a dangerous person alone.

“I’ll go with you,” Teacher Ai Li said.

Lu Xiao knew everyone meant well, and while she was touched, she also tried to reassure them. “It’ll be fine. Not to mention there will be guards, and Admiral Hans will definitely be there too. Do you really think they’d let anything happen to me?”

“Those are all clumsy males, what do they know? I have to go with you. It’s settled. Don’t try to change my mind, it won’t work!”

Teacher Ai Li’s expression made it clear the matter was settled and not up for discussion. Lu Xiao couldn’t help but hug her. “Okay, I won’t argue. But thank you.”

Teacher Ai Li reached out and patted her shoulder gently. “You… you seem so obedient, but you’re actually the most stubborn one.”

Lu Xiao knew she meant no harm and chuckled.

’I’ll just take it as her being concerned.’

After work, Lu Xiao and Ares went to the supermarket to personally select ingredients, preparing for Admiral Clan’s visit tomorrow.

Ares even went so far as to tidy up the entire house, inside and out. Watching his busy figure, Lu Xiao couldn’t help but ask, “Ares, you seem a little anxious. Are you nervous about meeting Admiral Clan?”

Ares was indeed a little nervous. He didn’t expect it to be so obvious—or perhaps it was just that Lu Xiao knew his every move.

Since he’d been found out, Ares didn’t hide it. “Because he’s your Father,” he admitted, the base of his ears flushing red. “And besides, Admiral Clan is an incredible man. I’ve always wanted to be someone like him, so… ahem… I’m a little worried.”

Lu Xiao hadn’t expected that. “Ares, have you forgotten? The first time we met, he was about to introduce me to a main husband. And you still think he’s so great?”

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