Translator: Moonlit
Editor: Aiya-ge
Regarding this question, Walter genuinely had no idea.
So, Gu WenCheng naturally shook his head, looking equally puzzled and curious, just like their teammates. “Why, indeed?”
However, due to his previous bad reputation, their teammates couldn’t help but secretly mutter to themselves, thinking that Gu WenCheng was an excellent actor. Look at those big, puzzled eyes and that curious tone. If they didn’t already know he was Walter, they might actually believe what he said.
Their teammates gave him a sly, sidelong glance, all meaning, ‘You’re really good at making up stories.’
Ever since they discovered Gu WenCheng’s secret and completed their mission in Chongye, the group had thrown caution to the wind. They had become incredibly childish, with their intelligence levels dropping to mere jokes. They were also secretly preparing the much-anticipated surprise gift.
“Why don’t we just ask Yu Meng?” Li ZouXing activated his lightbrain, not willing to admit that he enjoyed this playful atmosphere. “Or we could ask Yu Meng’s adjutant.”
“You can’t ask the person involved about such matters. Of course, we should ask Yu Meng’s adjutant,” their teammates chuckled, each giving him a pat on the back. ‘Well done, Xing Xing, you have great people skills.’
When Li ZouXing contacted Yu Meng’s adjutant, the adjutant happened to be available. With a wry smile, he explained the background of the situation.
It turned out that five months ago, Yu Meng had sent a challenge letter to Walter, requesting a one-on-one duel. Walter hadn’t refused at the time, but when the time for the duel arrived, he was absent. People speculated that Walter didn’t want to bother with a mere captain, so he didn’t show up. Yu Meng was deeply disappointed, and from that point onward, he turned from a casual fan to a fierce critic of Walter.
Yu Meng’s reputation as a lifelong critic, known for only ever calling his opponents garbage, remained unblemished. He even self-proclaimed himself as Walter’s lifelong adversary.
Li ZouXing: “…”
He had a headache.
No wonder Yu Meng had given him strange looks when Walter publicly declared him as his adversary.
Gu WenCheng thought for a moment.
It seemed like he had indeed received a challenge letter at that time, and he hadn’t refused it. However, on the day of the match, he had fallen into an ambush set by other star pirates. These scoundrels, who were usually afraid of their own shadows, had united to try to kill him. Walter had been forced to use NK-03 after being overwhelmed. After that, he had completely forgotten about someone challenging him.
After thanking the adjutant and learning the reason, the Dream Team was satisfied and moved on to other topics.
Li ZouXing stood up, finally having a moment to say, “I need to use the restroom.”
Gu WenCheng decisively stood up and stuck to Li ZouXing, saying, “I’ll come with you.”
To have some private time together, they bypassed the bathroom in the room, under the scornful gazes of their teammates, and walked out.
There was no one in the corridor; it was bedtime. Under the bright lights, these two same-sex lovers strolled together.
Both knew each other’s intentions; they weren’t here to discuss the topic they couldn’t discuss earlier.
They walked side by side for a minute, and Li ZouXing couldn’t hold back anymore. “Aren’t you feeling hot?”
“Not hot,” Gu WenCheng said, staying close to him.
Li ZouXing: “Are you being so clingy?”
Gu WenCheng shook his head earnestly, wrapping an arm around Li ZouXing and raising his hand to kiss the back of it. “I’m not clingy, and I’m not hot.”
Deliberately misinterpreting Li ZouXing’s meaning.
Li ZouXing chuckled and wiggled his hand. “I need this hand to use the restroom.”
Deliberately teasing him, “It’s dirty, so dirty.”
Gu WenCheng smiled and suddenly took Li ZouXing’s small finger into his mouth, sucking on it gently for a moment before he said slowly, “Sweet.”
With a wet finger, Li ZouXing frowned. “Dirty or not, don’t eat it. There won’t be a next time.”
Gu WenCheng was immensely satisfied. “You’re not dirty.”
Gu WenCheng: “You’re delicious everywhere, and I love everything about you.”
“With that expression on your face, you look like a pervert,” Li ZouXing used precise words, “or was our dear WenCheng a pervert from the start?”
Li ZouXing had been holding his temper, thinking that Gu WenCheng had calmed him down, but now he realized that the anger hadn’t subsided, and Gu WenCheng was making it even bolder.
When it came to being a pervert, Gu WenCheng immediately retorted, “Of course not.”
But in his heart, he remembered the time when he had peeped into Li ZouXing’s mind, using his mental powers to envelop every part of his body.
Standing in front of the restroom door, the thrilled star thief, with Li ZouXing beside him, who had no idea.
This process of dealing with a physiological issue took over an hour, during which other people had come to use the restroom. Eventually, several of them complained to the spaceship’s staff, saying that there were strange noises in the restroom at night, scaring them so much that they couldn’t use it properly.
…
Once the restroom cubicle door was closed, they could roam freely in their own world.
Gu WenCheng’s claim that he knew how to play had some basis. After fearing that Li ZouXing would distance himself upon discovering that he was actually Walter, Gu WenCheng proactively suggested that Li ZouXing punish him, and his proposal was all about how he should be punished.
Gu WenCheng was tough on himself and even tougher on others. But when he was alone with Li ZouXing, he was even tougher on himself.
He knew that from an outsider’s perspective, his actions with his two identities seemed like he was toying with Li ZouXing, and it was impossible to tell whether he was sincere or just playing around for fun.
To make Li ZouXing believe in him, he was truly going all out.
It was called punishment, but the real purpose was one: to seduce the one he loved.
To showcase his charm to the fullest, to show how a straight guy awkwardly explores himself, and to let Li ZouXing witness it, watch his every move, and observe how he used his mental powers to explore his own body.
When Li ZouXing heard his suggestion, he was already blushing and his heart was pounding. Watching it happen was even more unbearable. However, Gu WenCheng had already requested that he could only watch and not intervene during the entire process in order to carry out their “little punishment.”
Before Gu WenCheng truly understood that he had feelings for Li ZouXing, he had attempted to find pleasure on his own, but it only brought frustration because there was no response.
In such an embarrassing situation, he had thought that he would have no reaction as he used to in the past. However, under Li ZouXing’s gaze, he found himself even more aroused. It was as if just having Li ZouXing around could excite him with just eye contact.
…
The enjoyable vacation time passed quickly. After seeing some beautiful sights one by one, the Dream Team members made a particularly intuitive decision to hold the welcome ceremony and proposal plan at the White Star Sea.
Many of their stories take place here, and Li ZouXing and Gu WenCheng’s first intimate encounter also occurred on this planet. Due to the mermaids, this star had gained an exceptional charm.
“I think the wedding should be held at the North Star. What do you think?” Si Wo Lin suggested seriously.
They were in the midst of a heated discussion about Li ZouXing and Gu WenCheng’s future wedding, completely ignoring the practical issue of whether two men could get married. In their imagination of this beautiful future, they debated passionately.
“Chi-Chi Rainbow Star is nice too,” Xi Nan also suggested, “and their planet’s weddings are so much fun; the process is incredibly romantic!”
“Touban Star is a good choice too,” Ling Nian added.
After all, it was the planet of their military academy, and Touban Star was bustling with commerce. Many guests would attend the wedding, making it lively.
Ji Yu looked hesitant and undecided. “All of those are great options, but if I remember correctly, ZouXing really loved the atmosphere on Weiba Star.”
Walter’s home planet had been destroyed, so they couldn’t have their wedding there.
As for whether they could be together until marriage, that was a question the Dream Team had never considered. Seriously, look at Gu WenCheng’s possessiveness and attitude towards Li ZouXing. Could they even separate?
The teammates were actively discussing it, but Li ZouXing and Gu WenCheng, as the parties involved, walked at the back and paid no attention.
Li ZouXing walked backward to face Gu WenCheng, hands clasped tightly behind his back, forming a fist. He smiled teasingly, inviting Gu WenCheng to guess which hand was holding something. “Guess quickly.”
Gu WenCheng thought deeply all the way, unable to cheat, so he had to observe Li ZouXing’s expression and tentatively said, “Is it your right hand?”
Li ZouXing’s expression remained unchanged, and he spoke slowly, “Are you sure?”
No longer sure, Gu WenCheng wrinkled his brows in frustration. “Could it be the left side?”
There were no protruding rocks on the beach, but Li ZouXing’s playful posture, walking backward, was exceptionally charming. His expression remained unchanged as he teased, “You’ve only got one chance, WenCheng.”
Gu WenCheng was in a real bind now, and this solemn, furrowed-brow look made it hard for anyone to believe he was just playing a game with his partner.
With their IQs temporarily plummeting below average, the two of them were having a childlike and carefree time, while their teammates collectively ignored them, pretending the two people were mentally challenged.
In their words, only by ignoring these two could they feel that the world still had fresh air and wasn’t filled with the stench of sour, grainy, and bitter flavors!
Si Wo Lin was the odd one out. No matter how many childish scenes he witnessed, he always felt extremely content and happy, as if his entire being was fulfilled!
But being this childish was a sign of the two people’s happiness, right?
They were getting closer and closer to the seashore, and suddenly, from the distance in the sea, there came a line cutting through the waves, accompanied by a crisp sound. The joy was overwhelming. “Boss!”
The child’s voice was extremely powerful, almost echoing across the entire beach. Li ZouXing’s graceful figure stumbled for a moment, startled by this loud call.
“Boss, Boss, Boss!”
The voice grew closer, and the mermaid swiftly swam to them. His long hair was disheveled, and his big, ocean-blue eyes were filled with joy. “Wuwuwu, the boss has finally come to see me!”
He was as cute as a doll.
Ling Nian’s eyes lit up. How had he not noticed before how adorable this little mermaid was?
Maybe he was just a tiny bit less cute than his mental abilities.
“Cough,” Li ZouXing crouched down with an air of authority, engaging in a conversation between the big brother and the little brother. “After I left, did you study hard?”
“I sure did!” The little mermaid proudly puffed up his small chest, his chubby chin almost touching the sky. “I thought Boss was absolutely right! I want to study hard and make progress every day! So, I left home to train and improve my abilities!”
“Is little brother strong?”
He looked at Li ZouXing, seeking praise with sparkling eyes.
The Dream Team: “…”
Disapproving glances were subtly directed at Li ZouXing.
“…” Li ZouXing.
He immediately turned and walked briskly back toward the spaceship’s landing site. The sea on the White Star Sea covered almost the entire planet, and the spot where they were now was not the same place where they had encountered the little mermaid. This meant there was still hope for him.
Gu WenCheng was puzzled when he saw Li ZouXing turning to leave. “What’s going on?”
“Before the mermaid tribe arrives to eliminate me,” Li ZouXing said, “I need to make a quick escape.”
After all, he had caused the only child of the mermaid tribe to run away from home!
Just by looking at the little mermaid’s messy hair and the rumbling sounds coming from his stomach, it was clear how miserable he must be now!
The entire mermaid tribe probably despised him by now, itching with hatred, right?!
But it was all just a joke. After walking a few steps, Li ZouXing turned back, personally entered the water, and picked up the little mermaid from the shallow part. Meanwhile, their teammates on the shore prepared to hunt and barbecue.
For this trip, they had brought various convenient tools to ensure a pleasant journey, and the picnic was just a small part of it.
Gu WenCheng also joined him in the water. Li ZouXing held the little mermaid while Gu WenCheng helped support the long mermaid’s tail. The mermaid’s scales were shiny and beautiful, and their touch was cold and hard, almost like metal.
The little mermaid obediently concealed the dangerous scales on the mermaid’s tail, tucking away the sharp edges. He held onto the big brother’s neck, blinking his big eyes, looking at Li ZouXing on the left and Gu WenCheng on the right. He was exceptionally comfortable being carried by them as they left the water and reached the beach.
The four teammates on the shore couldn’t help but laugh at the busy scene. They used their Light Brain to capture this beautiful moment, which felt heartwarming, like a cozy family of three.
All three of them were highly attractive, and the backdrop of the White Star Sea was exceptionally beautiful. Any random picture would warm people’s hearts, and everyone would have a smiling face.
Xi Nan was strong, and while Li ZouXing and Gu WenCheng were holding the little mermaid, he had already used tools to dig a pit and used his mental power to separate the sliding sand. He channeled seawater from the sea to the area around the barbecue spot, ensuring that the little mermaid could stay in the seawater at all times.
They knew that on other planets, mermaids could leave the water for three days, but White Star Sea’s mermaids, who were typically shy and introverted, didn’t like interacting with humans. Information about them was limited, so they chose to be cautious.
Li ZouXing placed the little mermaid in the water pit, and the little mermaid obediently said, “Thank you, boss.”
Then he turned to Gu WenCheng, looking particularly serious and innocent, and said, “Thank you, boss’s wife.”
Gu WenCheng: “…?”
His expression made the little mermaid show a nervous look, and he touched his small hand delicately, saying, “Did I say it wrong? Don’t humans call their partners ‘wife’?”
“…It’s okay,” Gu WenCheng smiled, thinking the child was still too young to distinguish between ‘wife’ and ‘husband,’ “But I’m not a wife, dear.”
Since he had teased Li ZouXing on the spaceship and made him blush and flash those glances, Gu WenCheng took pride in his “active” role. In his view, it was crystal clear, wasn’t it? How could his meticulous logic be wrong?
Which one in their relationship could make Li ZouXing show such expressions except the ‘active’ party?
However, the reason he emphasized the “top and bottom” issue was merely because… he also sensed that something was off.
But he would not admit it. He would act as if he didn’t know, even if it meant pretending to be dead.
No matter what he thought in his heart, he had to show his determination.
The little mermaid naively shattered his dream, saying, “No, no! Baby can smell the boss’s scent in your body! Baby can’t be wrong!”
In the end, he was so anxious to prove himself that he held back his tears and said, “You are Boss’s wife!”
Gu WenCheng: “…”
The teammates gave him a weird look, then suddenly realized it and started scrutinizing him.
Li ZouXing had mixed feelings. On one hand, he praised the little mermaid for bravely exposing Gu WenCheng’s pretending-not-to-know act. He had to commend the little brother for his courage. On the other hand, he felt like he was about to have a showdown with Gu WenCheng… just to reconfirm who the real ‘active’ party was.
However, judging from Gu WenCheng’s appearance, he seemed to be enjoying this too much to get into a fight, right?
Li ZouXing secretly thought that as he saw Gu WenCheng’s face changing color from red to green and black.
“…Hahaha!”
Arrogant laughter echoed. Although the teammates didn’t understand why two guys in a relationship had ‘wife’ and ‘husband’, just look at Gu WenCheng’s expression! Well, it was quite a pitiful situation for the star pirate, Walter.
Li ZouXing took a step back, out of Gu WenCheng’s view, and gave a thumbs-up to the little mermaid.
The mischievous little mermaid didn’t distinguish between ‘boss’ and ‘boss’s wife,’ and he asked innocently, “Big brother, why did you give me a thumbs-up?”
Uh-oh.
Li ZouXing’s actions froze as he realized his gesture. Gu WenCheng slowly turned around, meeting his outstretched thumb.
Oops.
Teammates handed over the grilled skewers to the little mermaid, one for each, saying, “Here, have some while it’s hot.”
Fight, fight, fight! Don’t back down; they were all waiting to see what would happen.
Author’s note:
Little Mermaid: Whimper whimper, my instinct tells me to shut up now.
