Chapter 152: Chapter 152: Awkward.

Ares stared blankly at the light screen Kevin had presented to him. After he finished reading the text Kevin had specifically pointed out, surprise flickered in his eyes. He suddenly understood why Kevin would ask such a question.

Because those words really did sound like something Lu Xiao would come up with.

He recalled how Lu Xiao would sometimes work in her room for long periods. He had always assumed the little female was handling leftover work from the Fifth Research Institute, but now it seemed that might not have been the case.

Others might see those lines and merely think they were similar to Lu Xiao, but for Ares, who lived under the same roof as her…

He was almost certain. This wasn’t a character designed based on Lu Xiao as a prototype; this was very likely a novel written by his female master.

Only an independent female like Lu Xiao could possibly write such a novel. If the author of this book had such ideas, it would be impossible for them to remain unknown.

But since Lu Xiao had chosen not to reveal her identity, even hiding it from him, she definitely didn’t want too many people to know, including him.

Ares was perfectly fine with his female master having a little secret.

After all, Lu Xiao’s little secret was just writing novels, not going out partying and carousing.

“It’s just a novel. You’re overthinking it.” Ares’s expression was habitually cold, so when he spoke so seriously, it was difficult for anyone to read his true emotions.

Besides, his tone was so natural that for a moment, Kevin really did start to wonder if he was overthinking things!

“Isn’t it? But why do I feel like it’s a really good match?” He still wasn’t ready to give up and wanted to press the issue, but then he heard Ares say, “You must be very bored to have time to read novels. In that case, why don’t you go to the archives and organize the files from the past several years.”

Kevin immediately shut off the light screen, his eyes wide. “Sir, you’re joking, right?”

“What do you think?”

Kevin: “…” QAQ

Ares walked to the office door, then turned his head to the dejected Kevin. “Send me the link to the novel.”

Kevin immediately looked up, his eyes filled with disbelief. ’What is the meaning of this?!’

’Just a moment ago, he was questioning if I was too bored and had time to read novels, and now he’s asking me for the link?’

’I’m going to report him! I’m going to tell Admiral Kula Peng!’

But thoughts were just thoughts. Kevin obediently sent the link over, silently praying that Ares would also get addicted to the novel and get caught and lectured by Admiral Kula Peng.

’Wait, wasn’t I the one who got lectured because I exposed myself?’

Ares did indeed spend the entire morning reading “After the Main Husband Runaway” from start to finish. After he was done, he was even more certain that Lu Xiao had written it.

Because only his female master could write a novel like this.

A hint of a smile touched his eyes. He didn’t plan on exposing Lu Xiao’s secret, but he would quietly keep an eye on it.

’His little female is just that amazing. No matter what she does, she can shine anywhere.’

After his meeting with Kevin, Kula Peng called him into his office. As soon as he entered, he saw a paper copy of “After the Main Husband Runaway” on Admiral Kula Peng’s desk. Ares raised an eyebrow. “This book was published?”

“Published? I printed this myself. It’s more convenient to read. Wait, so you do know this book! You’ve read it too? Is Duke Lin Baixing in the story supposed to be Her Grace, Lu Xiao?”

“No.” Faced with the same question, Ares denied it without the slightest psychological burden.

“Ah, how can you be so sure? Don’t you think they’re very similar?”

“Why do you think they’re similar? She’s just a character in a book.” ’Even if they are similar, how could she possibly compare to his female master?’

’This is just a character Lu Xiao created, but she isn’t one ten-thousandth as good as Lu Xiao herself.’

Seeing Ares slightly raise his chin, his expression stern and his eyes filled with obvious disapproval.

It was as if comparing Lin Baixing and Lu Xiao was an insult to Lu Xiao.

Kula Peng thought about it carefully. If his own beloved female master was said to be like a character in a novel, he probably wouldn’t be too happy about it either, even if that character was very popular.

’But one’s female master is unique,’ Kula Peng thought, and he did indeed feel he had been a bit offensive. He raised a hand to cover his mouth, coughed, and changed the subject. “Ahem, anyway, I didn’t just call you over for this. The main thing is, have you heard? This novel can stabilize the Spirit Sea. The S-Class Shelter ran an experiment. The Spirit Seas of those who participated were more stable than those who didn’t. For males in the initial phase of the Early Stage S-Class, their levels even dropped by 1% to 2%.”

Kula Peng paused for a moment before continuing, “So, I’m thinking of running an experiment here in our Seventh Military District as well. I’m putting you in charge of this project. Any problems?”

Ares stood up and saluted. “No problem, sir. I will do my best to complete the mission.”

“Good. You’re dismissed.” Kula Peng waved a hand at him, then picked up the book on his desk and began to read it patiently.

After leaving Admiral Kula Peng’s office, Ares sent a message to Lu Xiao: “Are you familiar with the novel ’After the Main Husband Runaway’?”

At that moment, Lu Xiao had just finished distributing gifts to the four teachers and returned to her seat to take a breath when she saw the message from Ares. Her heart instantly tightened. ’No way, no way, no way!’

Lu Xiao replied mechanically, “I know of it. What’s wrong with the novel?”

Ares looked at the message from his little female, a smile playing on his lips. “Nothing’s wrong with it. Admiral Kula Peng has decided to conduct the same experiment as the S-Class Shelter in the Seventh Military District and ordered me to be the person in charge. I’m not very familiar with this novel, so I was wondering if you’ve read it and could tell me a little about it?”

Lu Xiao froze for a moment after receiving the message. She hadn’t expected Admiral Kula Peng to conduct an experiment in the Seventh Military District. ’It seems his relationship with Admiral Hans is truly quite good.’

’Still, this is a good thing.’

’From what we’ve seen so far, the novel does have an effect.’

’For males whose Spirit Sea risk assessment values are within the safe range, it really is a form of soothing therapy.’

However, the thought of Ares asking her to explain her own novel to him made Lu Xiao’s toes curl in embarrassment. “I have to get busy now, Ares. Let’s discuss this topic later.”

Ares sent back a particularly understanding reply: “Okay ^_^”

He even sent a smiley face.

Lu Xiao fanned her slightly flushed cheeks with her hand. Being asked about the novel she wrote by someone so close to her made the embarrassment even more intense.

She couldn’t help but wonder, ’Could it be that Ares has already figured out I wrote this and is deliberately testing me?’

’No way. My Ares is the most considerate person ever. He would never be that two-faced!’

’My alias is definitely still secure!’

’Absolutely!’

“Hey, dear, why is your face so red? Do you have a fever?” Teacher Sherry suddenly leaned over and curiously reached out to touch Lu Xiao’s face. “Doesn’t feel like a fever. You’re not embarrassed, are you?”

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