ARIWLBBC Chapter 57

To attend the Lie Family’s banquet, Gugu didn’t have a formal suit. In the interstellar world, clothes weren’t worn but worn, with various clothing toggles worn around the neck or wrists. With a twist of the toggle, you could instantly change your outfit. The price of the toggles determined the variety of materials they contained.

Gugu bought a basic version, including five materials and three sets of daily designs, for just five hundred credits.

Despite wearing the toggle on his ankle, Gugu couldn’t figure out how it worked. According to the Galactic Web, the invention of toggles was due to the tendency of Orcs to transform and fight at the drop of a hat. After all, after transforming back to human form post-fight, they’d be sweaty and possibly bear marks, making it awkward to dress naked together.

The toggle had thirty-six scales, with only three lit up, indicating three available designs. There was no concept of buying clothes here, only designs.

After purchasing a designer’s clothing design, a scale on the toggle would light up. Turning to that scale would display the clothing designed by the designer, making it extremely convenient.

What made poor Gugu happy was that many beastmen designers made human suits out of love, which could be obtained for free with just a face scan.

Standing in front of his holographic reflection, with Xiao Du’s help, Gugu tried on one free suit after another.

“Here’s a mermaid-themed dress from the designer ‘North Cold City,'” Xiao Du downloaded the design onto the toggle. Gugu turned, and in less than three seconds, he was wearing a shiny blue dress with a large piece of glittering sequins on the pants, making a “swoosh” sound like waves as he walked.

“No good,” Gugu covered the V-neck of the dress open to his navel, exposing his chest and abdomen, as well as his fair belly. A few abdominal muscles would have prevented Gugu’s dilemma.

“Here’s a sheep-themed dress from the designer ‘Jiujiu.'”

With a movement of the toggle, Gugu looked at himself in the mirror, wearing a fluffy sheep jumpsuit with two cotton-filled little horns on his head and a short tail behind his butt.

Gugu raised his hand and looked at his black hooves, shaking his head helplessly.

“This set is from ‘Vicks,’ featuring Renaissance-themed attire!”

Hearing “Renaissance,” Gugu was a bit puzzled, but what surprised him was that this set of clothes was quite decent: a black silk shirt with a fitted vest, a flat butterfly-shaped short tie, a coat with a stand-up collar design, rose buttons, and a slightly cool look!

“Thumbs up for the designer!” Gugu turned his 3D projection, very satisfied.

“This is a replica of the attire style from over a thousand years ago, which suits the young master very well,” Xiao Du silently took a picture and sent it out.

“Just thinking about all the leopards I can pet tomorrow makes my hands sore already,” Gugu shook his hands. Petting too many fluffy things recently had made his wrists a bit sore. After sniffing too much, besides being covered in uneven colored fur, he always felt like he had fur in his mouth.

It was a happy annoyance.

Suddenly thinking of something, Bo Ge looked uneasily at Xiao Du. “Xiao Du, do you think… he’ll come too?”

If the big cat saw him petting other black leopards, would he get jealous?

The big cat had said before that he had to pet him more than other furry animals, and recently, Gugu had owed him quite a bit. Maybe he needed to pet Gugu until he got arthritis to clear his debts.

Xiao Du quickly thought about who “he” referred to, and it couldn’t have been more obvious. Xiao Du tentatively asked, “Young Master, do you want him to come?”

Bo Ge’s gaze involuntarily turned to the desk, where the big cat was hidden after much poking.

“I saw him today. He even accompanied me through the instance,” Bo Ge pursed his lips. “He explained it to me, but his eyes are golden-red. I don’t know whether to believe him or not. Or maybe, I’m considering taking a chance.”

“I don’t understand,” Xiao Du was puzzled.

Bo Ge looked up at the bionic robot, his eyes clear. “Imagine if you had a good friend who suddenly stuck with someone who bullied you. Although he didn’t say anything, you could already tell he didn’t want to be friends with you anymore. Some things don’t need to be said, but both parties understand. It’s enough to gradually fade that person out of your life. I used to think that was the case with the big cat after he finished his estrus, that I couldn’t pet him anymore.”

Xiao Du silently looked at the teenager, as if seeing the teenager looking at his good friend and the person who had bullied him, leaving together arm in arm, with a sense of desolation.

“But today, I found out…” Bo Ge licked his lips. “Whether he’s in animal form or human form, I’m tempted by his body.”

“Huh?” Xiao Du’s eyes widened, the change in tone was too sudden, a bit caught off guard.

“Today, he pressed me against the wall and kissed me. I kissed him back when he wasn’t paying attention. Let me tell you, I even secretly touched his abs,” Gugu smiled. “So hard, it’s super fun to touch.”

Xiao Du’s head tilted in confusion.

“He even let me ride him.” Gugu tried to keep his laughter from being too loud.

“Ride, ride!?” Xiao Du’s breathing quickened. He had heard that making love in the Second World would reduce the burden on both parties’ bodies, but he never expected the teenager to ride on top!

Oh, the navel oranges…

The scene was too beautiful; just thinking about it made his chips heat up.

“I want to take a chance. From a bicycle to a motorcycle, maybe even a Maserati.” Gugu clenched his fist, looking at Xiao Du. “I’ve figured it out. If there’s a handsome guy who likes you, rich, powerful, with a good personality, and no bad habits, but you’re not sure if he still loves you after his estrus, would you want to give it a try?”

“I’m just a robot, doing housework.” Xiao Du made a gesture of wiping the floor.

“There’s a fifty percent chance. I have a fifty percent chance of guessing right.” Bo Ge’s face was confident. “Even if I lose, I won’t lose much.”

Xiao Du felt a bit uneasy, touching his cheek.

“But tomorrow, I still have to pet the leopards.” Bo Ge sat on the bed, swinging his legs. “There are leopards of all sizes, even the zoo doesn’t have such a complete collection.”

“The zoo?” Xiao Du showed a puzzled expression.

“Antique buildings.” Bo Ge waved his hand, browsing through the Galactic Web. “Those leopards are all relatives of the big cat. I can’t go empty-handed; I have to maintain good relations.”

The next day, Bo Ge visited the Lie Family’s mansion with a set of brushes for petting fur. Lie Lanyang and his wife personally welcomed Gugu into their home.

“Hello, Uncle Lie.” Bo Ge bowed politely to Lie Lanyang.

“This is my wife, An Mei.” Lie Lanyang introduced the woman next to him to Bo Ge.

“Hello, Mrs. An Mei.” Bo Ge bowed as well, curiously looking at the woman.

Mrs. An Mei was a female black leopard beastman, and you couldn’t tell she was already a grandmother. Her face was dignified, her body powerful and symmetrical, with a wheat-colored complexion exuding healthy beauty.

“Bo Ge? Such a nice name.” Mrs. An Mei smiled at Gugu.

“Your name is also very nice.” Bo Ge smiled happily, unable to take his eyes off the two leopards.

Lie Lanyang, An Mei, and Gugu chatted and laughed. The household robot led the way. The moment they opened the door of the mansion, Bo Ge was stunned by the scene before him.

Sitting at the huge dining table were two rows of black leopards, large and small, sitting in order.

When they heard the door open, all the black leopards turned their heads, meeting the gaze of the human teenager.

There were hundreds of black leopards, and Bo Ge stared at the hundreds of leopard heads, each one moving with him.

Unable to help himself, he took a step to the side, and all the leopards’ heads turned in unison, their eyes fixed on the teenager, their tails starting to wag involuntarily.

“I heard you prefer the beast form. The kids have all transformed into beasts.” Mrs. An Mei smiled elegantly. “If there’s one you like, you can just go for it.”

“Uh, thanks.” Bo Ge felt a bit nervous, never expecting to see so many black leopards at once. Each one was different in size and shape, mostly symmetrical, and their eye colors varied: brown, green, black, and even gold.

All the leopard heads moved with the teenager, making Bo Ge feel surrounded by carnivorous animals.

Bo Ge’s seat was arranged on the right side of Lie Beishuang, a distinguished guest’s position. Sitting next to Bo Ge was a somewhat reserved big black leopard, too afraid to look Gugu in the eye.

The robots began to serve food, with each black leopard being served by a robot. Mrs. An Mei personally brought food to Bo Ge, who was flattered.

“This is made according to your dietary preferences. Give it a try and see if it suits your taste.” Mrs. An Mei looked at Gugu with unusual kindness.

The steak was grilled just right, with a layer of sauce poured on top, and vegetables and eggs on the side. The steak had already been cut into pieces, and Bo Ge tried a small piece. The meat was tender and juicy.

“It’s delicious.” Gugu’s eyes lit up.

“I’m glad you like it.” Mrs. An Mei was very pleased.

“These are the ingredients personally selected by the lady. Naturally, they’re delicious.” Lie Lanyang praised.

Bo Ge finished the steak in one go, and as the robots quickly cleared the plates, Bo Ge turned his head to see a large bowl of cat food-like stuff being brought over and placed in front of the leopards.

The leopards tried to elegantly scoop up the cat food with their claws, but a few of them buried their heads in the bowl, using their large mouths like excavators to shovel in large amounts.

A huge roasted chicken was brought in front of Gugu.

Seeing the roasted chicken, which was bigger than his head, and already full, Gugu belched in fright.

“Was the appetizer too much?” Mrs. An Mei kept an eye on Gugu. “The main course hasn’t been served yet.”

What? Bo Ge’s pupils trembled. The steak just now was just an appetizer?

“What you’re eating…” Bo Ge felt a bit sorry. He was eating roasted chicken, and the leopards were eating cat food.

“Oh, it’s just an appetizer. Just a little snack.” Mrs. An Mei smiled warmly. “But humans can’t eat it.”

Bo Ge ate the roasted chicken with small bites, but then he saw a huge, half-cooked piece of meat being brought over. Lie Lanyang first cut off a portion for Mrs. An Mei, then for himself. The meat was cut in order of the seating arrangement.

Bo Ge finally realized that he had underestimated the appetite of the beastmen. At this rate, wouldn’t the big cat be starving every day when he followed him?

The meal lasted for two full hours. Despite eating slowly, Bo Ge’s stomach protruded, and Gugu had to secretly unbutton his pants and cover it with his shirt.

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  TL: YSIAD “You can support me if you like my translations by leaving a comment below, or by sending me a Ko-fi. Thank you and Enjoy reading ❤️”