Chapter 38 Can I take off that mask and have a look at it...?

When Sangli heard that the male insect wanted to meet him, he panicked and didn't know what to do. There were no insects around him that he could trust, so he looked at the robot butler next to him.

"If I try to get it repaired now, will it be effective?"

The robot assistant gave a reassuring look. "Darling, it might be too late for you to repair it now. First of all, your tissue has suffered irreversible damage. Even skin grafts will have aftereffects, and in severe cases, there is a risk of infection and ulceration. No matter what repair products are available on the market, there will still be little improvement."

Sang Li felt an indescribable sense of loss. He knew exactly what kind of answer he would hear, but he still couldn't help feeling disappointed.

He doesn't actually care what he becomes; it's just that liking and caring compels him to care about these external things.

Is it tiring? Not really, it's a driving force for self-improvement, but it's more likely to bring anxiety and sensitivity, making the insect (metaphorically speaking) unlike itself.

Sanli didn't want to lose a bug who was willing to listen to him like that.

He raised his hand, bit his lip, and his beautiful eyes trembled.

A month is simply not enough.

During this time, he buried himself in his room fussing over his face, trying to make sure he wouldn't be so repulsive when they met.

But what could she do? During this time, Sang Li could only focus on her appearance, taking out all the black, white, and gray clothes from her wardrobe and replacing them with clothes of all different styles.

When the time came, he was still a little dazed. When he received Lippers' message, he was even more flustered and tried to put together a suitable knitted cardigan and slim-fitting black trousers from his closet.

Sang Li was very young, not yet twenty years old. He was tall and slender, with a youthful and clean aura. He had fluffy platinum blonde hair, and his eyelashes and eyebrows were also gold. His facial skin was so thin and transparent that when he revealed the half of his face that was burned, it was indeed so ugly that it could not be ignored.

He hesitated slightly as he picked up the mask.

Sang Lixin shuddered, but still took the mask and put it on. When he saw Lippers, he couldn't help but blush.

I saw...I met him.

It's strange, chatting on a personal computer is much freer.

Because he was so nervous, he unconsciously stammered, and then he saw the male insect opposite him raise its head and slowly smile.

Lippers wasn't particularly handsome, but he had a captivating aura when he was gentle and aloof, making Sangli feel approachable. Sangli felt nervous and hot, but Lippers was very gentlemanly and stepped aside, standing at the same level as him to avoid eye contact and make Sangli nervous.

“Yes, I’m Lippers.” He behaved very politely. After speaking, he led Sanli to the spaceship. “I wanted to have a meal with you this time, and also to relax with you.”

Lippers' advantage is that his nose bridge is very high, which makes his profile look much smoother and more attractive.

Sang Li was stunned, not expecting that he would remember what she had said a long time ago. She was speechless for a long time and could only stammer a thank you.

Besides him, Sangli's male father had five female insects of similar age, but Sangli's female father only had him as his offspring.

After his face was burned while practicing shooting as a child, he stopped living with them and moved to an empty villa in the manor. He spent his time alone reading all sorts of books and materials, immersing himself in his own world. His female father did not stop him and let him do whatever he wanted.

Sanli rarely talked to anyone, and Lippers was the only insect willing to chat with him endlessly.

He had thought they would hold hands during this meeting, but they just sat there properly.

Sang Li was somewhat disappointed, and restrained himself from touching his mask for fear that Lippers would see the inferiority complex hidden in his heart. His fingertips curled slightly together. "I didn't expect that you would ask me out so quickly."

Lippers nodded, making no attempt to hide it, but speaking quite naturally, "I was inspired by my friend; he expresses his thoughts very directly."

Sang Li began to feel an indescribable tension. His usually quick-witted mind turned into a mess. He didn't know what he should be thinking. He pursed his lips and remained extremely quiet.

Lippers belatedly realized that it was inappropriate to say such things, after all, Sanli was not the kind of person who liked to talk about his inner thoughts.

Lippers turned his head apologetically and smiled. "I wasn't really willing to say it at first, but I really wanted to see you, so I asked you out."

"OK……"

Sang Li felt like he was on fire. He slowly moved his hands from his sides to his front, his eyes appearing paler due to his flushed face. He nervously twisted his fingers, and after thinking for a long time, he could only manage to stammer out, "It's okay."

Lippers hummed in agreement and didn't say anything more. Sangli felt a little sad about the silence. They had been chatting so well online, but now they didn't say a word to each other offline.

Sang Li felt sad and somewhat indignant, thinking about how all of his witty and talkative abilities had disappeared.

Thinking about it, the spaceship had arrived at its destination, which was the liveliest place on the main planet. Because it had been completely transformed, there were many shops to experience.

Sanli was very reserved the whole way. Lippers took him to an ice cream shop and bought them both a matcha ice cream cone.

It wasn't very sweet. Lippers didn't know Sandrito's taste, but he knew that eating overly stimulating food would have some effect on him.

"Have something to eat, don't be nervous."

Lippers put it bluntly: when Sanli took the ice cream cone in his hand, he was a little slow to react, and then a very small spoon was stuffed into his other hand.

"You can use this."

Hillland quickly gave him some advice: when going out with an insect to develop a relationship, to avoid embarrassment, don't buy water while wandering around. Also, some insects are very conscious of their first impression and will even be very restrained when eating, so when eating certain things, it's best to use tableware if possible, and be thoughtful.

Lippers listened and stuffed some paper into the spot where he was getting his ice cream.

“Spread your fingers a little wider,” Lippers said, standing close by with his eyes downcast, placing the paper under where he was holding the paper. “That way you won’t get your hands dirty.”

Sangli looked at him quietly.

After calmly finishing his work, Lippers seemed to sense Sanli's gaze. As he withdrew his hand, he raised his eyes, which met Sanli's gaze.

Sanli wore a half-face mask, but for a moment Lippers could only make out her bright, beautiful pink eyes.

He instinctively wanted to look away, but then he suddenly laughed, naturally concealing his little movements.

"What are you looking at? Let's go."

Lippers spoke casually, as if the eye contact had ended completely before the atmosphere had even been properly established.

Sanli was still somewhat dazed when he realized what was happening, and only hurriedly followed after Lippers started walking away.

He scooped a bite of the matcha ice cream cone in his hand with a small spoon. The matcha flavor was strong, not very sweet, but had a lingering sweetness. The nut pieces sprinkled on top were very fragrant, and the bite had a wonderful texture.

Sang Li enjoyed the meal and then went into a ready-made clothing store with Lippers.

He asked with some curiosity, "Are you buying clothes?"

Lippers actually meant that he just wanted to come in and take a look.

Let's see what kind of high-class treatment these noble insects enjoy.

The slums are on a garbage planet, where the lights are dim and covered with a thick layer of grease. There is no such bright and high-end decoration that would scare away insects.

He felt very disconnected.

"Um."

Sanli gave a soft "oh" and watched Lippers walk in, following behind him with some curiosity.

In these high-end custom shops, where the staff are usually called "teacher," a service insect named Xun approached, somewhat apprehensive upon seeing the male insect, "Sir, how may I serve you?"

Lippers said calmly, “Get him a well-fitting suit.”

Sang Li was stunned for a moment, not expecting that it would involve her.

He waved his hand hesitantly, stammering, "I won't wear...this."

Lippers suddenly laughed, “I don’t wear this either, but I want to give you a set.”

Seeing that Sang Li was mute, Xun naturally understood his attitude. She walked up to him with a hint of envy and said softly, "Please raise your hand, and we will take your measurements here soon. Our boss will come to meet you personally in a moment."

Lippers sat and watched.

Actually, it wasn't much different from what he expected: taking measurements, introducing the fabric, explaining the pros and cons of different body types, recommending styles, making a final decision, scheduling a time, paying a deposit, and finally paying the balance.

Lippers suddenly realized that the physical experience of the powerful and wealthy was nothing special.

Thinking of this, Lippers couldn't help but laugh again, laughing at his narrow-mindedness, for not experiencing anything and thinking it was just so-so.

The whole process took three hours. Sangli kept glancing at him, seemingly afraid of leaving Lippers, a mere insect, there to get bored.

It was lunchtime again, and Sanli felt hungry, so Lippers went to the restaurant with him to eat.

Are there any dietary restrictions?

Sangli obediently shook her head, "No."

Lippers then went with him to an expensive restaurant. It was exquisite, very pricey, and looked very high-end, and of course, the food was also very good.

Lippers, however, found it utterly uninteresting.

But when he looked up at Sang Li, the other was staring blankly at his fork, unknowingly smashing an expensive piece of food on his plate to pieces.

For some reason, Lippers felt a strange sense of unease.

He asked casually, "What's wrong? Don't you like it?"

Sang Li then realized he had embarrassed himself again. His face flushed, and he stammered, but he still chose to tell the truth, "Actually, I don't really like eating these."

The female insect lowered her head. "Do you still have a belly? Come with me to eat fried dough sticks."

He likes to eat strong-flavored, unhealthy foods.

Lippers suddenly felt a sense of separation, yet it seemed as if there was no separation at all.

Lippers and Sanley went to eat fried chicken, and before leaving, Lippers said he would take him home.

Sang Li was a little stunned, seemingly not expecting it, but she still nodded obediently and walked quietly beside him.

Seeing how reserved he was, Lippers suddenly felt a strong urge to tease this easily embarrassed female insect.

Lippers reached out, interrupting Sanli's little actions, and slowly probed his fingertips into the other's warm palm.

It was like a test, but it also felt like something he was used to doing, so there was no awkwardness in doing it.

Sanli almost froze. He looked up and saw Lippers' profile was quiet. When he saw Sanli turn his head, Lippers smiled at him with amusement. "May I hold your hand?"

Sang Li's entire face was almost completely red. He raised his other hand and adjusted his mask as if his glasses had slipped off, trying to reduce his nervousness.

"Yes...yes, that's fine."

Lippers looked at him and slowly stopped walking.

He suddenly,

"Can you take off your mask and let me see it?"