Chapter 21: The Proposal

That was the largest bed in the room.
Bai Xingluo walked over in a daze, gently sitting down, his back still as upright as a green pine, straight and stiff.
“Ah, it’s very comfortable.”
If it were a double bed, would he be able to sleep beside the male lord one day?
While he was lost in thought, a sudden force wrapped around his waist. Reacting instinctively, his body tensed up, and in the last second of struggle, he remembered who it was and simply yielded to the pull, leaning back.
He was afraid of hurting the seemingly fragile Tong Sui.
They exchanged glances.
Tong Sui’s bright and beautiful face was close enough that he could see each eyelash clearly; his round eyes sparkled like little hooks.
“You don’t try the bed like that; you have to do it this way to get the true feel,”
Tong Sui said, reaching out to pat Bai Xingluo’s stiff shoulder. “Don’t be so formal; let me guess, you’re not this well-behaved when you sleep, right?”
Well-behaved.
Upon hearing this word, Bai Xingluo felt his ears flush. Instead of relaxing, his body tensed even more.
This was the first time he heard such a word used to describe him; previously, others either feared or admired him.
And yet, Tong Sui was open with him.
It gave him a sense that even if he indulged in some rebellious desires, he could receive a response.
Just this once, he wouldn’t be well-behaved.
Bai Xingluo reached out his hand and rested it on Tong Sui’s waist, wanting to touch but hesitating without permission, his fingers merely hovering.
“Mm?”
Tong Sui blinked, “What’s wrong?”
Bai Xingluo lowered his gaze, his silver hair cold yet gentle like flowing water, and the corners of his sharp eyes seemed to flush with a hint of red.
His voice was hoarse and quiet, as if he had practiced countless times in his mind before finally speaking.
“Lord, can I hold you to try?”
“Of course!”
Around them, the sounds of the female insects’ envious gasps filled the air, mixed with blushes and racing hearts.
How could they watch such a scene for free?!
The young male insect opened his arms without a care, seeming to feel that it wasn’t close enough as he leaned in a bit more.
Bai Xingluo found himself shrinking into the small space in front of his female attendant.
“Is this okay?”
He raised his head as he spoke, a hint of coolness brushing against his long, swan-like neck.
The observing female insects had completely forgotten their earlier pain, their eyes glued to Tong Sui with bloodshot intensity. Heat surged in their heads, and they couldn’t help but clench their legs, suppressing the stirrings of their wings.
Those with lower self-control had already revealed their insect patterns.
How could there be such a cute male insect lord?
Why did they have to be in front of them, only able to watch and not touch?
If they could just be scolded or given a glance, it would be enough to make them feel like dying from happiness.
Tong Sui’s gaze fell to the side of Bai Xingluo’s neck.
Only then did he notice how pale Bai Xingluo’s skin was; even with years of training, it was much fairer than ordinary female soldiers, delicate like mutton-fat jade.
As he stared, a light, rosy hue slowly spread across that skin, like watercolour blossoming on paper.
Even his neck reddened.
The air in the mall was quite comfortable, yet Bai Xingluo was surprisingly hot.
He heard Bai Xingluo’s voice slightly hoarse coming from above, his Adam’s apple intriguingly moving up and down.
“Lord, this bed is very comfortable.”
“Mm, then let’s take this one.” Tong Sui pondered for a moment, speaking in a soft tone that only they could hear, “But two beds might seem a bit suspicious, don’t you think?”
Shouldn’t newlywed couples sleep in the same room?
If they were caught over such a trivial matter, it would be quite troublesome.
However…
Tong Sui’s sleep quality was fine, but Bai Xingluo, who typically disliked having male insects close to him, might feel uncomfortable.
He often appeared tense around Tong Sui, like a hyper-reactive cat.
But he usually slept rather peacefully, and the size of the bed was large enough for several of him, so they probably wouldn’t bump into each other.
If not, sleeping on the floor was also an option.
As Tong Sui thought about how to bring this up, he suddenly heard a cold voice respond softly—
“You make a good point; let’s just get one.”
“Huh?”
Tong Sui was momentarily stunned.
He even doubted if he had misheard; Bai Xingluo had so easily agreed?
In previous descriptions, even if a male insect brushed against his clothing, they would brutally discard it no matter how beloved.
Yet he agreed so readily to sleep together?
Tong Sui glanced at the price on his holographic screen and couldn’t help but stare in shock.
Is this a scam?
The price of this bed far exceeded his expectations, and considering the pathetic amount of star coins he had in his account, he probably couldn’t even afford a leg of the bed.
Before he could think about whether to look for something cheaper, Bai Xingluo said, “Lord, I’ve already bought it.”
Tong Sui had forgotten.
While he was broke, there was a billionaire next door—perhaps this was what it felt like to ride on someone else’s coattails!
At this moment, Bai Xingluo’s mood completely contrasted with his naturally indifferent appearance; he felt a bit dazed, with his heartbeat racing beyond normal thresholds.
From the moment the order was successfully placed.
She never expected his past aspirations would turn into reality so quickly.
She even felt a bit grateful for this so-called inspection.
After placing the order, the furniture store would have a dedicated delivery service, and they could choose the delivery time, which was quite convenient.
Afterwards, they also selected a sofa and some decorative furnishings.
The villa had been equipped with all the basic smart appliances, including intelligent robots, relieving them of any extra concerns.