The head of the Snake Clan was not only a media mogul on Planet M but also a figure of significant influence throughout the entire Federation. If she could build a connection with someone like that, wouldn’t her future movie roles and brand endorsements be settled with just a word from him?
On the other side of the room, a middle-aged, overweight woman lay sprawled across the sofa. "Don't worry. I personally escorted that little wretch to that room that day. I'll reach out later tonight. You know how the Snake Clan has high physical needs and… their mating sessions are quite long. I was afraid that contacting them too abruptly might ruin the mood."
Li Nianlan was absolutely certain about her daughter's question. After all, when Lan Lingdu had stepped into the Junlin Grand Hotel, she had been drenched in Heaven Grass! Even if she had entered that room and seen the Snake Clan head, only to be terrified and want to back out halfway through, the Heaven Grass would never have given her the chance to retreat.
Thinking of Lan Lingdu's fate, a smile of cruel satisfaction crept across Li Nianlan’s lips. That little wretch would suffer a fate worse than death!
"Hehe..." Lan Nuannuan covered her mouth and chuckled, her watery, almond-shaped eyes filled with coquettish charm. "Sister is truly a lucky person to be able to climb into the arms of someone like the head of the Snake Clan."
The mistress of the Lan Family shifted her plump frame to make it easier for the servant to continue the massage. "It was pure dumb luck that she caught the eye of the Snake Clan head. In a way, it settles a heavy weight off my mind. You have no idea how much her fertility rating alone has kept me up at night, not to mention those messy hot searches on StarNet. My goodness, it has been so stressful! I haven't been able to eat for days. Now that she's with him, it’ll help pave the way for you, so I suppose she’s finally of some use."
Just then, a servant entered, bowing respectfully. "Madam, Second Miss, Mr. Liang, the Governor of Planet M, is here to visit."
These words were like a drop of water in a hot frying pan, causing both women to bolt upright.
"Quick, help me change my clothes!"
By the time the Lan mother and daughter had scrambled into their clothes and appeared in the opulent, grand parlor looking dignified and noble, a second cup of tea had already been placed before the Governor of Planet M.
Li Nianlan, dressed in a gold-embroidered qipao, appeared in the living room looking every bit the wealthy matron. "Mr. Liang, what an honor to have you visit! You’ve truly made our entire Lan Family glow with brilliance!"
However, before Li Nianlan could finish her performance of being a sophisticated socialite, she was interrupted by an untimely gasp from her daughter. Lan Nuannuan covered her mouth with her small hand, her sparkling eyes filled with surprise and shock, fixed firmly on the cold, stern man in military uniform sitting beside Mr. Liang.
The man, standing at one-ninety centimeters, sat casually on the sofa. His uniform was tailored to perfection, the collar buttoned all the way to the top, and the golden emblem at his throat glinted with a cold, sharp light. His long legs, encased in military trousers, showed lines that were strong and fluid, the creases as straight as if measured with a ruler. His military boots were polished to a mirror shine. In the brilliance of the crystal chandelier, the man exuded a sort of unconventional, restrained sensuality. Seeing the Lan mother and daughter arrive, he merely shifted his posture slightly, legs parting just a fraction. Good heavens! The mere act of him sitting there was enough to make one’s heart race madly.
"Ah... y-you are... Lu Yuanxiu! Your Excellency, the General!"
Lu Yuanxiu’s ink-black eyes glanced toward Lan Nuannuan, and he gave her a blank, emotionless nod—an acknowledgment of sorts.
Lan Nuannuan clutched her pounding chest, her eyes brimming with irrepressible joy, as she struggled to maintain her "cool, jade-like maiden" persona from the entertainment industry.
It really was... the General!
"Aren't... aren't you supposed to be at the border? Why have you returned?" And to think he would appear on a planet as remote from the center as Planet M!
However, only silence greeted Lan Nuannuan.
All traces of Lan Nuannuan's noble, icy demeanor vanished. Her jade-pale face was now flushed with a bashful red; she knew she had spoken out of turn. She apologized weakly, "I-I'm sorry, I was just too excited to see you."
Lu Yuanxiu! The youngest General in the Interstellar, a legendary figure. In the five years he had guarded the Northern Front, the alien race had never once broken through his defensive line. Setting aside his military record, his exceptional appearance made him the dream partner for countless females across the Interstellar. That was not even mentioning his mysterious family background. Previously, Lan Nuannuan hadn't dared to covet such an alpha, but now, seeing the man within arm's reach, her heart raced.
It was well known that the General was unmarried; rumor had it that he had used his military merits to decline the forced matching program from the Civil Affairs Bureau. Lan Nuannuan looked at the perfect man before her, her eyes filled with obsessive determination. Females were drawn to strength; only a man as powerful and charming as this was worthy of her, Lan Nuannuan!
She was going to have this man!
Receiving a signal from Lu Yuanxiu, Mr. Liang skipped the pleasantries, which was highly impolite. "Madam Lan, my visit today is a bit abrupt, but I suppose one doesn't go to the temple without a reason..."
So, just as Li Nianlan had pulled her daughter down to sit, Lu Yuanxiu took the liberty of opening his Light Computer to project a screen. It showed a series of videos: the time he had checked into the Junlin Grand Hotel, the room number, and then, Li Nianlan pulling a slim, beautiful female toward the door and pushing her inside...
As more and more evidence was projected, the chrysanthemum-like, opulent smile on Li Nianlan's face froze. Lan Nuannuan’s face, which had been blushing beautifully, drained of all color.
At this point, what more did this mother and daughter need to understand? They had sent Lan Lingdu to the wrong room!
"Impossible! The Snake Clan head clearly booked that suite..." Li Nianlan covered her mouth halfway through the sentence.
Lu Yuanxiu’s gaze shifted to her, sharp as a blade.
"Your Excellency, is there some sort of misunderstanding? W-we don't know what happened." A mistake was a mistake, but Lan Nuannuan tried to bluff her way out of it, while an uncontrollable, wild jealousy began to swallow her whole.
Damn it! She had no idea what that bitch Lan Lingdu had done after entering the room. Her mother had just said that before entering, that wretch had been coated in Heaven Grass! At the thought of that bitch entering the suite, sleeping with the man she had fallen for at first sight, and touching her future husband, Lan Nuannuan felt an itching sensation all over, her eyes reddening with jealousy. She wanted to hunt Lan Lingdu down and tear her to pieces.
No! This shouldn't be happening! How could that bitch Lan Lingdu be so lucky? She wasn't even fit to lick the General's boots!
"Where is Lan Lingdu?" Lu Yuanxiu finally asked the first question since entering the Lan house.
The Lan mother and daughter, currently in a state of mental turmoil, stopped dead, as if hit with a pause button.
Right! Where was Lan Lingdu?
Li Nianlan’s eyes darted around. She asked Lu Yuanxiu cautiously, "Your Excellency, after my stepdaughter entered your room, did... did anything happen?"
In reality, she wanted to ask: Did they sleep together?
Not only did Li Nianlan and her daughter want to know, even Mr. Liang, who was sitting next to Lu Yuanxiu, was curious. Good heavens! He had been tailing the Lan family for several days, thinking the family had offended this "Living King of Hell." He never expected this! Judging by the situation, had a female from the Lan family forced herself upon this man? Otherwise, why would he be here to settle scores with the Lan family?
"Where is she?" Seeing the reaction of the mother and daughter, Lu Yuanxiu narrowed his long, dark eyes and reached a conclusion: Lan Lingdu had not returned to the Lan family!