ICAWZ Chapter 71

The phrase “Parting is better than a honeymoon.” may indeed hold some truth.

At least in Gaien’s memory, Han Yan’s actions had never been so fierce. Even the kisses made his tongue numb and painful, as if they had to draw blood to come to an end.

“Lord… My lord…”

“My lord…”

Gaien kept calling Han Yan over and over again. Seeing the darkened gaze of the male zerg, as if waiting for something, Gaien smiled indulgently. With a gentle movement of his fingertips, he finally began to slowly remove the military uniform from his own body in front of the male zerg.

One after another.

Johnny couldn’t sleep due to hunger that night. He had originally planned to go downstairs to cook instant noodles. However, as he casually passed by Han Yan’s room, he noticed that the door was not securely closed, and there were some unusual sounds coming from inside.

The door lock had some flexibility, and Han Yan hadn’t fully secured it when entering. If it were in the past, Johnny would have definitely noticed, but now he was clearly preoccupied and had no intention of paying attention to the slightly open door.

Johnny scratched his head, wondering why this couple always seemed to dislike closing the door when they were up to something. Did they think of him as invisible?

He frowned and reluctantly reached out to close the door. His gaze inadvertently swept across the room, and he saw Han Yan sitting neatly on the edge of the bed, holding a female zerg in his arms, sitting face to face on his left leg.

Johnny had long noticed Han Yan’s peculiar preferences; it wasn’t something new. Every time, he liked to undress the female zerg completely while keeping himself well-dressed and refined.

The male zerg’s pheromones filled the room, a potent scent that permeated the air, undoubtedly driving the female zerg crazy. Gaien strained to tilt his head, chasing Han Yan’s lips desperately, sobbing as he eagerly sought kisses. However, the man merely lowered his eyes calmly, only granting him success two or three times out of ten. That sense of effortless control had already been ingrained in Gaien’s very essence.

Johnny really wanted to slam the door shut, but he feared Han Yan might turn his attention to him. In the end, he did his best to close the door for them without making a sound, feeling quite stifled by the whole situation.

“Click—”

The sound from inside was completely sealed off.

Johnny went downstairs, absent-mindedly preparing a bowl of noodles for himself. He wondered why female zergs were so prone to losing control during their estrus period, turning into a completely different creature from their usual selves. Gaien was like that, and other female zergs were the same…

Sitting downstairs, he finished a bowl of noodles, not really tasting anything, finding it both salty and spicy. Finally, he poured himself a glass of water before turning and heading back upstairs.

As Johnny passed by Han Yan’s room, he habitually glanced inside. To his surprise, he noticed that the door he had just closed with his own hands had suddenly opened a crack. He paused, his brain momentarily stunned.

“???”

What in the world? Was the lock broken?

Holding a water glass in one hand and gripping the doorknob with the other, Johnny attempted to close the door again. However, his fingertips were sweaty, and he didn’t get a good grip. In the process, the water in the glass accidentally spilled out with a splash. Startled, Johnny quickly caught the glass mid-fall, his heart pounding from the shock.

Ashya was so touchy; if Johnny messed up their affair, he probably wouldn’t get any good results himself.

Johnny leaned against the wall, calming his startled emotions. Only then did he reach out to close the door again. Unaware of the water stain on the floor inside the room, he didn’t notice that it happened right at Han Yan’s feet.

The corridor was covered with a thick floral carpet. Johnny had initially hesitated about whether to clean up the spilled water with a mop. However, he found that the carpet was surprisingly absorbent, and if you didn’t look closely, you wouldn’t notice. So, feeling justified, he went back to his room and went to sleep.

In the late hours of the night, the moon was obscured by clouds. In the absence of any light, the room was pitch dark.

Han Yan sat on the sofa, reaching out to switch on the table lamp. The orange glow illuminated the room with a soft warmth, revealing the layout and furnishings, as well as the female zerg currently bending over to wipe the floor.

Gaien hastily threw on a random shirt and partially damp military pants. He was diligently wiping away the water stains on the floor with a towel. He kept his head down, and for some reason, a blush, like rouge, spread from his cheeks to his neck. Under Han Yan’s gaze, his figure trembled uncontrollably for a moment.

Han Yan was dressed in a neat pair of trousers and a shirt. At most, he had unbuttoned two buttons at the collar, presenting a stark contrast to the disheveled and chaotic appearance of Gaien. He sat on the sofa, quietly observing the female zerg’s movements until Gaien finished wiping the floor. Han Yan then patted his left leg and said in a low voice, “Come here.”

Gaien, limping slightly, walked over. His eyes were slightly lowered, and he suddenly noticed a dark water stain on the man’s trousers near the knee. However, he obediently sat down, his body trembling even more uncontrollably.

Han Yan, however, paid no attention. His slender and fair fingertips, separated by clothing, gently caressed the female zerg’s abdomen. In a casual tone, he asked, “Full?”

Gaien’s breath faltered for a moment. Uncertain of whether to nod or shake his head, he held the male zerg’s hand, pressing it against his slightly swollen abdomen. Blushing at the corner of his eyes, he uttered two words, “Full now.”

Han Yan’s fingertips moved slightly, pressing on Gaien’s stomach. However, Gaien let out a muffled groan and evaded the squeezing motion sensitively. He pursed his lips and whispered, “It’s going to come out…”

After saying that, he lifted himself from Han Yan’s lap, limping over to the wardrobe. He took out two sets of clean clothes and, glancing briefly at the water stain on the man’s knee, quickly averted his gaze. In a low voice, he requested, “My lord, let me help you change.”

Seeing the marks on Han Yan’s body, Gaien felt a peculiar mix of emotions, unsure whether it was more shame or excitement.

Han Yan, in response to Gaien’s words, lifted his hand to take off the gold-rimmed glasses from the bridge of his nose, placing them gently on the table. His gray-blue eyes, now unobstructed, lost a bit of their calculating sharpness, gaining instead a touch of cold, scholarly elegance. He casually brushed his knee and slowly stood up from the sofa, saying to Gaien, “Let’s go, we’ll wash up together.”

He always felt that Gaien needed a change of clothes more than he did.

Gaien hesitated at the words, then obediently followed Han Yan into the bathroom. Because the floor inside was wet and slippery, he walked carefully. However, Han Yan reached out and pulled him into his arms in one smooth motion.

Hot water poured from the showerhead, filling the space with mist.

Gaien said nothing, his hands wrapping around Han Yan’s waist. He looked up attentively at him and whispered, “My lord…”

Han Yan made a faint sound of acknowledgment.

Gaien, however, remained silent. He just called out to him again, “My lord…”

These two words seemed to hold an unusual significance for the female zerg.

This time, Han Yan didn’t respond. Instead, he pressed Gaien against the tiled wall, attempting to make the female zerg quieter. And indeed, Gaien became quieter, closing his eyes and gently returning the kisses, savoring the lingering and intense moment.

In the early hours of the morning, the two of them finally lay down on the bed to rest.

Han Yan closed his eyes, almost falling asleep. However, for some reason, he slowly opened his eyes in the darkness and asked emotionlessly, “Has the team from the Empire sent to clean up the origin stones pollution already departed?”

Gaien, who hadn’t fallen asleep, softly affirmed, “They left this morning.”

Han Yan continued, “Is Seventh Prince in charge of leading the team?”

Gaien replied, “Yes, he is.”

Han Yan casually asked, “Aren’t you worried?”

Gaien fell silent for a moment before saying, “He will come back alive.”

He seemed extremely confident in this matter and repeated it slowly, “My lord, he will come back alive.”

Gaien and Yusto had once been the closest of brothers and the most evenly matched opponents. Over the years, not only had the outside world been comparing them, but they themselves had also been secretly sizing each other up.

Even though Gaien had lost the qualification to compete with Yusto since his disability, it didn’t hinder his trust in him.

They shared the same blood,

Both descendants of the Gohedra family,

Gaien understood Yusto’s strength, just as he was certain that Yusto would complete the mission and return alive.

Han Yan remembered that Prince Pei had casually mentioned once that Gaien and Yusto used to be very close, but since Gaien’s disability, his temperament changed drastically, and they rarely interacted anymore. Pretending nonchalance, Han Yan asked, “I rarely see you talking with Seventh Prince. Is there a reason for that?”

Gaien smiled, “Are you wondering why I’ve become so distant from him?”

Han Yan remained silent, effectively acknowledging it. He raised an eyebrow, feeling that his curiosity today seemed to be a bit too excessive. After all, Gaien’s past had nothing to do with him, and knowing these things wouldn’t bring him any benefits.

Gaien didn’t answer directly. Instead, in the darkness, he reached out and touched Han Yan’s lips. Finally, he whispered in his ear, “Can I tell you more about it later?”

This was a secret…

Gaien reflected that his relationship with Yusto was more than just that of brothers; they were also rivals. However, no zerg could comprehend these complex feelings.

Since the disability in his right leg, he had gradually distanced himself from Yusto. Whenever they appeared together, curious and sympathetic gazes from the outside world would pour in – praising Yusto’s excellence and pitying Gaien’s disability.

Gaien had tried to stand up, but he could no longer go to the battlefield. The only thing he could do was to study hard at the military academy. However, in that environment, the mockery and bullying only intensified. In just a few months, he had turned into a gloomy and solitary figure.

The Zerg Emperor continuously arranged marriages for Gaien. At the same time, those noble male zergs were constantly expressing their dissatisfaction and seeking divorces. The shame that Gaien hadn’t experienced in the first half of his life came rushing in after the disability, magnified a thousandfold. The feeling of “pride” was something Gaien had almost forgotten.

Salaranfa could not tolerate the pride of a female zerg.

Han Yan was unaware of Gaien’s inner thoughts. He only felt the female zerg sneak into his arms, as if trying to absorb a bit of warmth. Pretending not to notice, Han Yan embraced him and closed his eyes to sleep.

The night was silent, with only the sound of the elongated breaths breaking the quietude.

Gaien waited patiently until Han Yan fell asleep. Even then, he felt no trace of drowsiness. Gently lying in the man’s arms, he murmured to himself in a low voice, “Actually, I’m a bit jealous of Yusto…”

Not because of Yusto’s excellence or his future position as the next Zerg Emperor, but because Yusto had found a male zerg who loved him deeply.

These jealous feelings were kept in the shadows, and Gaien would never express them openly. As the days passed, he felt that this emotion was gradually fading away. Perhaps one day in the future, he wouldn’t feel jealous or envious of anyone.

Yusto’s male lord was good, but Gaien still preferred his own male lord.

During the weekend, Han Yan didn’t return to the company but worked from home. He sat in front of the holocomputer, checking the software test version sent by the team. He found that the basic framework had already been established, and at this rate, the software would be officially launched in no time.

On Earth, developing a new software would take at least a year or more. However, with Han Yan having the templates of future apps in his mind and the higher efficiency of Zerg technology compared to Earth, coupled with the team’s dedication, the time cost had been shortened by more than half.

The next step was the promotion of the software.

Han Yan logged into the StarNet, scrolling through short videos one by one. He selected anchors with a substantial fan base, planning to approach them for promotion later. Engrossed in his task, he unintentionally spent the entire day in front of the light-based computer.

On StarNet, nearly ninety-nine percent of the anchors were subfemales, most of them young and beautiful. Whether cute or charming, viewers could find their preferred type among them.

Gaien, who had been fixing a broken door lock, suddenly heard a sweet and coquettish voice coming from the holocomputer. He subtly paused in his actions, instinctively glancing at Han Yan.

Han Yan sat comfortably in front of the light-based computer, his gaze focused on the screen. After finishing one video, he continued with the next, looking serious and attentive as if watching a scientific documentary. However, Gaien could deduce from the sound coming from the computer’s speakers that the videos likely featured subfemale anchors dancing provocatively.

“…”

Gaien had never known that Han Yan also enjoyed watching such content. He slowed his actions, retracting his gaze from the screen, and continued fixing the door lock, his thoughts inexplicably wandering.

“Click—!”

“Click—!”

The sound of the screws turning was unusually prominent, almost piercing in the room. Han Yan belatedly became aware of something and finally pressed the pause button. He found Gaien half-kneeling on the floor, fixing the door lock. Han Yan spoke up, “What are you doing?”

Without turning back, Gaien, facing away from Han Yan, replied, “The door lock is broken.”

Han Yan glanced at the time, realizing it was already 9 PM. He lightly clicked the mouse and directly exited the StarNet interface.

Gaien’s ears twitched, and he asked in a low voice, “Aren’t you going to continue watching?”

Han Yan took off his glasses, closed his eyes, and pinched his nose. “Watch what?”

Gaien said, “Those beautiful subfemale anchors.”

“…”

Han Yan’s movements subtly paused at Gaien’s words. He subconsciously opened his eyes and looked at Gaien, who remained focused and serious, repairing the door lock. Han Yan couldn’t shake the feeling that the lock was already fixed, and the noises from earlier were intentionally made by Gaien. After all, it was just a matter of changing a screw; it shouldn’t take half an hour.

Han Yan stood up from his chair and silently approached Gaien from behind. His tall figure cast a shadow over Gaien’s head. Han Yan lowered his gaze, observing Gaien’s actions, pondering something. “Is it fixed?”

Seemingly aware that he had taken too long, Gaien reluctantly put away the screwdriver. He tried closing the door, found that it didn’t bounce open, and finally stood up from the floor. “It’s fixed, my lord.”

Gaien had been squatting on the floor for quite some time, and his right leg had gone numb. He stumbled for a moment, and Han Yan reached out to support him. At the same time, he effortlessly took the screwdriver from Gaien’s hand and accurately tossed it into the nearby toolbox.

Gaien’s figure paused momentarily. He suddenly caught a whiff of the male pheromones in the air, indicating some kind of invitation or allure. He looked at Han Yan with a surprised expression. “My lord?”

Han Yan nodded nonchalantly. “It’s getting late. Let’s go to sleep.”

Not just in the literal sense.

After all, no one would sleep on a desk. They moved to the sofa, then switched to the window sill. Except for the bed specifically designed for sleeping, every available spot was explored.

In the end, Han Yan found the desk more convenient. He cleared away the stack of documents at the corner with a sweep of his hand, to prevent them from getting wet. After all, Gaien was a bit sensitive.

Gaien didn’t think too much about it; he just assumed that after not seeing each other for so long, the male zerg was a bit needy. He eagerly reciprocated Han Yan’s kisses, trying to make up for the void of the past five days. After all, he also enjoyed the intimate contact with the male zerg.

Feed the male zerg a bit more to keep him satisfied and prevent him from watching those flirtatious female zerg broadcasters.

But reality proved that the one who got fed was always Gaien.

Since Han Yan returned from his business trip, he was focused on work during the day, and at night, he would pull Gaien to bed when it was time, fulfilling his partner duties. This went on for three consecutive days, and Gaien was starting to feel a bit overwhelmed.

Gaien had the intention to ask, but he didn’t know how to bring it up. After all, for a female zerg, being showered with affection from the male zerg was a good thing. Who would complain about too much favor from their mate?

Gaien was thoroughly exhausted from the nightly activities, so he didn’t have the energy to dwell on these matters. He fell into a deep sleep, nestled on Han Yan. However, the next morning at 6 am, he was abruptly shaken awake by Han Yan. Groggily opening his eyes, he saw the zerg already dressed neatly, sitting at the edge of the bed and adjusting his cufflinks.

Han Yan never had the habit of sleeping in. Seeing Gaien open his eyes, he calmly said, “Get up.”

Almost instinctively, Gaien asked, “What for?”

Han Yan replied, “I’m taking you to school.”

Through Johnny’s explanations, Han Yan had a rough understanding of the military academy’s schedule. Students attended classes from Monday to Friday, and they had the weekends off. Today was Monday, so it meant Gaien had to return to school.

Gaien: “…”

Holding the blanket around him, Gaien slowly sat up on the bed. Suddenly, he understood why Han Yan had been bothering him these past two days. It turned out that Han Yan thought he was returning to school.

Gaien hesitated before speaking, “My lord…”

Han Yan turned his head to look at him, using his gaze to inquire, wanting to know what Gaien wanted to say. Gaien was already an adult, so he shouldn’t be skipping classes or playing hooky.

Gaien said, “I’ve submitted an internship application. I’ll be transferring to the civilian department in the military intelligence bureau next week. No need to attend classes at the academy anymore.”

Upon hearing Gaien’s decision, Han Yan’s hands, in the midst of buttoning his shirt, paused for a moment. Unconsciously, he furrowed his brows and asked, “No need to attend classes at the academy?”

Gaien shook his head, “No need.”

Han Yan remained silent for a moment, a rare instance of him being at a loss. It wasn’t clear what he was thinking, but in the end, he only said, “Go to sleep.”

Even the diligent Han Yan had exhausted the female zerg in the past few days.

Gaien asked, “And you?”

Han Yan replied, “Off to work.”

However, his work starts at nine in the morning, and it’s only six now. Getting up seems a bit too early, and he’s not sure how to spend the next three hours. Lying back in bed again feels a bit strange.

Upon hearing this, Gaien slowly embraced Han Yan from behind. The morning air was slightly cool, and coupled with Han Yan’s body, it felt chilly. Gaien used the warm blanket to wrap them both together, his chin resting on Han Yan’s shoulder. He gently nuzzled and spoke with a slightly lazy and hoarse voice, “Let me take you to work, okay?”

It’s only natural for the female zerg to pamper their male lord.

Han Yan paused upon hearing this.

Gaien repeated in a low voice, “Shall I take you to work?”

 

 

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