Chapter 90: Chapter 90: Going Shopping

Ares’s excellent condition was plain for all to see. He possessed a kind of confidence rarely found in Male Beastmen.

Even Fred, with his own outstanding family background, knew he didn’t possess the same kind of confidence that radiated from Ares.

And that confidence was a gift from Lu Xiao.

His female master had given him plenty of respect and a sense of security, freeing him from a life of daily anxiety and fear.

It was hard not to feel a twinge of envy, and even a bit of yearning.

Lu Xiao had no idea how many people she had stunned today. Sitting in the car now, she snacked on the nuts Ares had prepared. She wasn’t sure when it started, but Ares’s car was always stocked with her favorite little treats.

Whenever she felt like having something, they were always there.

“Ares, you must have been waiting outside for a long time today, right?”

“It was fine, not too long.” For him, waiting for Lu Xiao never felt long. Instead, it filled him with anticipation.

It made every moment of waiting feel sweet.

“Next time, just wait for me in the car. Don’t get out and wait. The sun is so strong, won’t you get burned?”

He hadn’t expected Lu Xiao to be concerned about something like that. A small smile touched Ares’s lips. “Alright.”

“Then it’s a deal. If I see you standing out in the sun again next time, I’ll be angry.”

Ares took her hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. “I’ll listen to you.”

Seeing how well-behaved he was, Lu Xiao’s eyes curved into crescents. She couldn’t resist patting his head. “Such a good boy!”

Back home, Lu Xiao went straight to her room to shower and change. By the time she came back downstairs, Ares was already in the kitchen preparing lunch.

Lu Xiao entered the kitchen and walked over, wrapping her arms around the man’s waist from behind. “Do you have anything else planned this afternoon, Ares?”

“No, I’m free for whatever you’d like to do.”

“Then how about we go shopping later?” She realized she hadn’t been out shopping since she arrived. It was rare to have a free afternoon and be in the mood for it, so she didn’t want to stay cooped up at home.

Of course, Ares wouldn’t refuse. “Sure, after lunch.”

“Okay, let me help,” Lu Xiao said, about to lend a hand, but Ares stopped her. “You go out and rest. I’ll be done soon. Listen to me!”

Suddenly being told to listen by Ares, Lu Xiao was amused. ’He learns fast,’ she thought. “Alright, I’ll listen.”

With that, she turned and left the kitchen.

There was washed fruit on the table that Ares had prepared. Lu Xiao plucked two grapes, popped one in her mouth, and her eyes lit up. ’So sweet.’

Just as she was about to eat the second grape, a voice call notification popped up on her terminal. It was an invitation from Lu Ge Wei.

Lu Xiao raised an eyebrow and accepted the call. Before she could say a word, Lu Ge Wei’s voice came through. “Have you met with Fred yet?”

Surprised that Lu Ge Wei would care about this, Lu Xiao replied, “Yes, I’ve met him. Neither Admiral Fred nor I have any interest in that regard.”

“Is it that you’re not interested, or he’s not?”

Lu Ge Wei’s tone was grating, and Lu Xiao’s patience was wearing thin. “What difference does it make?”

“Do you know Admiral Fred’s family background? He is the eldest male of Duke Leslie’s family. If you were with him, it would only benefit you.”

“Is that something you learned from your experience with Father?” Lu Xiao clearly knew how to hit a nerve.

She had no idea how deeply that comment had struck a chord with Lu Ge Wei, making her think, ’Lu Xiao truly is Admiral Clan’s child. Neither of them knows how to talk properly!’

“I’m doing this for your own good! Since you have this opportunity, don’t throw it away. Considering Admiral Fred’s standing, he is the most suitable candidate for a main husband. Don’t let your side husband blind you!”

“Ares is wonderful, and he’s all I need. As for Admiral Fred, if you think he’s great, Mother, that’s your business. What does it have to do with me? If there’s nothing else, I’m hanging up. And in the future, you don’t need to contact me about this matter again, because the outcome will not change. After all, I’m not you. I really can’t accommodate that many people in my home. My heart doesn’t have room for them either.”

With that, Lu Xiao disconnected the call without waiting for Lu Ge Wei’s reply.

’Lu Ge Wei’s own life is like that, and she still has the nerve to butt into my life.’

’What right does she have?’

’Does she want me to end up living like her?’

’I’d rather die alone!’

The call had completely ruined her good mood. Fortunately, Ares’s lunch was ready.

“It’s time to eat, Xiao Xiao.”

Lu Xiao ate her last grape, called out in agreement, and got up to help.

Ares’s cooking skills had become perfectly attuned to Lu Xiao’s palate, and he knew her preferences inside and out.

It had reached the point where Lu Xiao felt that no matter where she ate, nothing was as comforting as a meal at home.

Lu Xiao didn’t tell Ares about Lu Ge Wei’s call demanding she get together with Admiral Fred. There was simply no need. She had no interest in Fred and had made that perfectly clear to him, so there was no point in bringing it up and putting unnecessary pressure on Ares.

Full and content, Lu Xiao felt that this was the life she had always wanted.

She wouldn’t trade her life now for anything in the world.

“Ares, let’s tidy up and then we can head out.”

“Alright, I’ll get the car ready. I’ll wait for you outside.”

Lu Xiao gave him an “OK” sign and went upstairs to change into an outfit for going out. While she was at it, she took a peek inside Ares’s closet.

She discovered that aside from his military uniforms, the man didn’t own a single piece of casual clothing.

After her little reconnaissance, a slightly guilty-looking Lu Xiao came out of the house and hopped directly into the hover car. “To the mall!”

She was going to spend money today. She was going on a shopping spree!

Malls in this world were never very bustling, as most needs could be met online.

Of the people who did go out to shop in person, the vast majority were males; females were a tiny minority.

Someone like Lu Xiao, out shopping with Ares in tow, was an even rarer sight.

So, the moment Lu Xiao appeared in the mall, every salesperson’s eyes simultaneously fell on them.

Their eyes were filled with curiosity.

Lu Xiao had grown accustomed to such stares. After all, in this world, a female doing something seemingly ordinary would attract attention, whereas doing something outrageous was considered perfectly normal.

But Lu Xiao had no intention of letting that stop her.

“Good day, Your Excellency. How may I help you?” A bolder male salesperson approached, asking humbly. As it was Lu Xiao’s first time in a place like this, she wasn’t very familiar with the layout. “Where can I find clothes for him to wear?”

The moment Lu Xiao said this, not only was the salesperson stunned, but Ares was also taken by surprise. He hadn’t expected her to come here to buy things for him.

He was just about to say that he had clothes and she didn’t need to spend money on him, but he was met with a look from Lu Xiao that warned him not to refuse.

A wave of warmth washed over his heart, and he couldn’t stop the corners of his lips from turning up.

’My little female… how could she be so thoughtful!’

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