Han Ling glanced down at the robot, a playful smile appearing on his lips:

"Just when you're feeling sleepy, someone brings you a pillow."

He has just arrived on Aphrodite and knows nothing about the situation here.

It's a good thing when someone takes the initiative to contact him, regardless of the reason.

"Open the door."

With Han Ling's shout, the bell fell.

The palace gates, directly opposite the second-floor viewing platform, slowly opened.

A male insect with algae-green hair walks towards the light.

Han Ling placed her hands on the railing and greeted them.

Hi, I'm here.

The male insect on the first floor raised its head, its delicate and charming eyebrows and soft-lined face instantly endearing.

The male insect smiled, its pale green eyes seeming like a clear spring, absorbing and gathering the morning light.

"Hello, my name is Martin, I'm glad you let me in."

Han Ling nodded slightly and introduced himself:

"My name is Han Ling. What brings you here?"

The male insect didn't mind Han Ling looking down at him from the second floor at all. He simply lifted his foot and walked up the right-hand spiral staircase, introducing himself as he went:

“You definitely don’t recognize me, because you’re the two black male insects that arrived yesterday.”

Do you know what "double black" means? It means black hair and black eyes.

I waited all day to be the first to see you. Don't worry about my motives; I'm different from them. I'm here just to make money.

Hearing Martin's words, Han Ling frowned and asked in confusion, "Who are they?"

Martin stepped onto the last step, looked up, and smiled:

"Sir, if you wish to learn more, please pay an information consultation fee. Your guide, Martin, will provide you with all the information for just 1 million credits."

One million credits?

Han Ling raised an eyebrow. Wasn't this the money he could get from the Male Insect Management Association?

[Male Insect Management Regulations] Article 6: Your Excellency, each month you may receive 1 million credits from the administrator for daily expenses.

Han Ling coughed, placed his hand beside him, and frowned.

"I'm sorry, I probably don't have that much money right now."

Upon hearing this, Martin laughed:

"If you are really short of money, you can go to the administrator to collect it. You can collect exactly 1 million credits every month."

However, you don't seem to be short of money.

"If you're going to withdraw money, I'll wait for you here. The forces on Afro Star are incredibly complex; hundreds of thousands of male insects each have their own secrets. Don't you want to know?"

Han Ling felt that Martin was a natural-born salesman; he had keen observation skills and could tell at a glance that Martin wasn't short of money. His words were like bait, impossible to refuse.

Han Ling stopped trying to hide it. He raised his wrist, opened the information screen, and sent a transfer request.

Martin's account was nearby, and Han Ling directly transferred 1 million credits to him.

Payment arrives instantly.

Han Ling smiled and pointed behind him. Behind the second-floor stands, there was a small, palatial-style tea table and two single sofas.

"Shall we sit down and talk?"

"Yes, Your Excellency."

Han Ling had assumed that the male insects on Planet Afro were all arrogant and haughty, but he never expected that they would also be out there making money. Things were getting more and more unexpected.

The two walked to the sofa and sat down facing each other.

Han Ling touched the teapot on the coffee table; it was still warm, indicating that the tea had been brewed not long ago.

Han Ling picked up the teapot, intending to pour a cup for the two of them.

Martin put the lid on the cup:

"No, Your Excellency, I am not thirsty. This is also the first point I want to tell you: do not eat anything in the palace without permission."

Han Ling paused, put down the teapot, and said seriously:

"It seems your information is indeed very valuable. Tell me everything you know."

Martin sat up straight, his clothes impeccably tailored and looking quite expensive.

"Your Excellency, if you wish to live peacefully on Aphrodite, you need to know about the four major hidden forces on Aphrodite."

These forces do not have specific names, but they are clearly divided into factions.

"First, the first faction consists of married male insects."

Most of them married high-ranking generals from various legions and have left Afro. However, they still wield significant influence on Afro, and can even control any male insect to marry a female.

The second force consists of members of large families.

Male insects in large families typically have inherited genes, resulting in a very high genetic level. Furthermore, new males are born in each generation. These large families form alliances linked by males, resulting in very strong relationships and astonishing wealth.

The third force is the Male Insect Management Association.

I imagine you've already met your superiors; they are cold, indifferent, and have absolutely no interest in male insects. They wield law enforcement power and enforce it rigorously.

But they still love money.

If you want to escape punishment, or if you are truly powerless to do so, you can use money to settle things with them.

The fourth force consists of a large number of law-abiding males.

The "Regulations on the Management of Male Insects" are existing rules that cannot be violated.

For individuals, following the rules is essential for survival on Aphrodite.

Martin slowly recounted the four major powers, as if he knew them by heart, repeating them countless times.

Han Ling waited until Martin finished speaking, then asked in return:

"And you? Which faction do you belong to?"

Martin smiled slightly:

“I belong to the fourth faction. I will abide by the ‘Male Insect Management Regulations,’ but we will try anything that is not explicitly prohibited by them.”

"For example?" Han Ling raised an eyebrow.

"For example, in addition to guides, we also offer services such as private kitchens to prepare safe and reliable food for you." Martin smiled and opened his personal terminal.

A screen popped up, revealing a chat group with 400,000 male insects.

"You can choose to join us. Joining the group costs extra, only 1 million credits. You can freely message people privately."

The fourth faction, with its vast numbers, offers a place where you can find any prodigy, genius, or eccentric talent you desire.

The chat group of 400,000 male insects is very quiet.

It seems that male insects are not allowed to speak in the group; they can only chat privately.

Han Ling nodded and willingly paid another large sum of money.

However, his savings only decreased by a negligible 1 million credits.

After being invited to join the group chat, Han Ling browsed through the list of members and found that, just as Martin had said, the group was full of talented people.

Repairman - Hank.

Como, a beautician.

Playmate, hairdresser, chef...

People from all walks of life gathered together.

However, none of them seem to be of any use.

Han Ling frowned and asked:

"What do you get for these jobs? As far as I know, the credits a female insect needs to come for a date can easily reach hundreds of thousands or even millions. Can't you earn that much money?"

Martin sighed:

"Of course you can't get it. You're still young and don't understand the cruelty of Aphrodite."

Except for a very few high-level males, the male insects on Aphrodite have no chance of leaving the planet.

You will encounter countless female insects on this planet.

But what will you do when you get old and can't work anymore?

The safety regulations are still in effect. If you want to live out your old age in peace, you have to pay money to continue living.

Although these jobs are insignificant, the wealth accumulated over time is still considerable.

At least it will allow us to live out our old age in peace.