The Strong Female Lead Versus The Most Miserable Male Lead
Chapter 504 Can’t I Like Small Animals?

Chapter 504: Chapter 504 Can’t I Like Small Animals?

Nian Shutong cheerfully responded, "Of course, you’re welcome. Why don’t we go together?"

Nian Shutong’s inviting gesture left Lieutenant Xiong Da with complex feelings.

As a military officer, he felt a strong sense of responsibility and similarly despised some of the behaviors of certain families, sometimes wishing he could take off his uniform and fight it out.

Thus, he felt no aversion towards Nian Shutong, only that she seemed somewhat recklessly bold.

He admired her on one hand but also found her dangerous on the other.

"Let’s go together, then."

Lieutenant Xiong followed Nian Shutong, accompanied by two deputy officers and a squad, boarding the Super Starship to return to Blue Star.

All along the way, Xiong Da kept an eye on the three pets that Nian Shutong had with her, which looked both similar and not.

What bothered him most was his inability to accept that an animal could freely change its size; such a thing really didn’t exist in interstellar space.

"Do you also like small animals, Officer Xiong?"

Nian Shutong’s question made Xiong Da shift his gaze from the pets to her.

"You should know the answer already."

"Huh? Know what?" Nian Shutong asked quite ordinarily, without any feigned naivety, as if she genuinely didn’t know.

"You should have a snake, too." Instead of answering, Xiong Da proceeded to inquire according to his own desire.

"How did you know about my Silver?"

Nian Shutong raised one hand, touching her hair where Silver had been pretending to be a hair accessory, then it crawled down into her palm.

"Look how cute and capable it is."

Nian Shutong displayed all four shimmering animals openly in front of Xiong Da.

Apart from size, there were some slight differences in color, but they looked almost identical.

"Are you really not afraid?"

Nian Shutong ran a finger down from the head of Silver, sliding from top to bottom, with the Little Silver Snake comfortably stretching its body.

"Why should I be afraid when I have Commander Xiong Da escorting me back?" Nian Shutong said without even looking up.

Xiong Da observed the woman before him, who was as calm and relaxed as a chrysanthemum, and asked another question, "Why did you come to Third District?"

"To have a meal and meet a friend, is that not allowed?"

Nian Shutong withdrew her finger, and Silver climbed back to the top of her head, lying quietly there, even playfully flicking its tongue at Xiong Da.

Xiong Da watched the Little Silver Snake flicking its tongue and fixed his gaze on the fearless Nian Shutong, deciding not to inquire further for the time being.

Indeed, she had not misspoken, because Xiong Da had already received investigation information from elsewhere.

Nian Shutong had dined with the three sons of the Yu Family when the Nian Family was obliterated; she had a perfect alibi.

Even if she had a motive, the alibi was too solid, and the Yu Family was happy to help her.

Xiong Da was certain that the three members of the Yu Family were aware.

Even if they didn’t know at the start of their meal, they must have learned of the Nian Family’s demise afterward.

Yet they still chose to protect Nian Shutong, acting as her alibi for her whereabouts, which indicated that their relationship was stronger than he had known.

Xiong Da stopped asking, sitting comfortably, filled with curiosity about the Blue Star he had never visited.

Privately, he hoped that Nian Shutong would not come to harm.

But the questions that needed to be asked and the tasks that needed to be done still had to be completed in full and without omission.

This was part of the investigation into Nian Shutong, as well as assistance to her.

Once he declared the case closed, then the matters regarding the Nian Family would come to an end.

Nian Shutong, who was sitting nearby, naturally knew all this and thus fully welcomed Xiong Da’s investigation.

She wasn’t afraid of anything, just searching casually.

The starship had been traveling for six hours when Nian Shutong, accompanied by Xiong Da and his group, disembarked from the starship and asked them, "Do you have a flying device?"

"Yes!"

"That’s good, follow my Shadowless."

Nian Shutong took out her Shadowless, and Xiong Da and the others also brought out a large flying device, boarded it, and followed the Shadowless ahead.

The Shadowless was a bit slow, but it led the flying device behind it for about ten minutes before finally appearing above Blue Star.

Fu Yunhe had already received the message from Nian Shutong; she was coming back, bringing Xiong Da and his group with her.

At that moment on Blue Star, all the injured had been fully treated, not even the slightest external injury left behind.

The eight Fierce Beasts, with top-grade crystal stones in their possession, returned to their respective posts and resumed their cultivation in peace.

Lin Mu, Ha Ha, Ji Sisi, and others had also mostly recovered.

Only Yangyang felt a bit exhausted, the usually bright and glowing soft fur had lost some of its luster, and she was currently sleeping amidst a pile of top-grade crystal stones.

According to Yangyang, a nap would do the trick.

After arranging for Yangyang, Fu Yunhe devoted herself to waiting for Nian Shutong to return.

Inside the kitchen, Master Fan had already started cooking, preparing several large dishes. The braised pork that Boss had specifically requested was even more meticulously selected by Mr. Fan, who chose the best pig.

Shadowless descended slowly, and Dou Dou rushed up first.

"Auntie! Auntie! Dou Dou missed you so much!"

Dou Dou hugged Nian Shutong’s legs tightly, tilting his little head up and intensely trying to sense the intentions of the group behind her.

He wanted to know if these people were bad, if they would do anything to harm his auntie.

"Auntie, hug!"

Dou Dou reached out for a hug, and Nian Shutong obligingly picked him up. Dou Dou then wrapped his arms around her neck and whispered in her ear, "Neither good nor bad."

Dou Dou’s words made things clear to Nian Shutong; holding Dou Dou, she said with an affirming nod, "Just right!"

This was the outcome she wanted: staying neutral was best.

Dou Dou smartly grasped his aunt’s meaning, no longer asked to be held, and walked on his own, joyfully running off to play in the plaza.

Fu Yunhe, who had been waiting all this time, stepped forward to greet Xiong Da and the others, and invited them to stay.

"We could only arrange temporary accommodations, and we hope you’ll enjoy your time on Blue Star."

At that moment, Xiong Da didn’t know where to look.

That field, the crops were growing so well! Each head of wheat, each ear of corn, so plump and large.

Completely different from the interstellar agricultural crops.

And there was absolutely no radiation here; there wasn’t any protective dome overhead, just a purely non-radiated environment.

How was this possible?

And that kitchen, what was that smell?

For the time being, Xiong Da managed to contain his curiosity. Since he was here, he had to investigate thoroughly.

As for the soldiers behind him, their eyes were almost popping out of their heads, but with their commander still present, they didn’t dare to make a sound.

"We hope not to impose too much."

"Not at all, this way, please."

Fu Yunhe led Xiong Da and the rest to their rooms, and at the door, she told them, "We’re going to have dinner soon. If you’re settled in, feel free to join us."

"Thank you."

No sooner had Xiong Da finished speaking than one of the Deputy Officers behind him tugged at him, displaying a lack of decorum.

"What are you doing!"

"Commander, ha ha!"