Chapter 100

August 8th.

Today is Wen Ji and Your Majesty’s birthday!

He Xile got up full of energy, washed up, and went to the study to take out the exquisite gift box that had been prepared long ago, intending to give it directly to His Majesty when he met him by chance.

But it's also unfortunate.

While having breakfast, He Xile did not see His Majesty in the restaurant.

As soon as the chef saw He Xile looking around in the restaurant, he knew his purpose.

He smiled and said, "Sir, His Majesty has already been here today."

"Huh?" He Xile was stunned, his mouth wide open in surprise. He raised his wrist and glanced at the time on the terminal. It was just after 7:30—it shouldn't be like that. Normally, you could see His Majesty at this time, and His Majesty would even be a little late sometimes.

Why do we eat so early today?

Could it be that today is a special day?

He Xile seemed to be lost in thought.

Could it be that he won’t be able to see the other person today?

Well, that's fine. It's just a gift. Even if I can't give it today, that's fine.

As long as the intention is there, that's enough.

He Xile didn't dwell on it. He ate his breakfast intently and then leisurely headed to the laboratory with Guard 131. He Xile hadn't initially hoped to encounter His Majesty, but upon arriving at the white building, he noticed several more guards standing guard outside the laboratory. The door was wide open. A figure in a black robe and with silver hair stood with their back to He Xile, speaking to several professors.

ah.

Yes, Your Majesty!

"Your Majesty, you are here." He Xile's eyes lit up and he greeted him as soon as he entered the door.

Wen Jiyu tilted his head and looked at He Xile.

The other person's silver hair covered half of his face, almost concealing the black winding lines. The beautiful eyes looking at He Xile seemed to be filled with a flame, but this flame was not warm, but rather had a hint of indifference.

His eyebrows raised slightly, as if asking what He Xile wanted to do by calling him just now.

Although His Majesty's gaze was icy cold, He Xile could sense that His Majesty was in a good mood.

His eyes curved, and he walked over quickly and handed over the gift in his hand.

"Your Majesty, may you..."

He Xile almost blurted out "Happy Birthday" but luckily he stopped himself. He looked into His Majesty's ruby-like eyes and said with a smile, "I wish you will always be surrounded by love and light in this life."

Wen Jiyu glanced at the words translated on the terminal and sneered, but did not mock him. Instead, he looked at the pocket in He Xile's hand: "What is this? A gift?"

"Yes." He Xile blinked, "You helped me a lot. I made this myself. It's for you."

On the side, Kaili and others looked at the exquisite bag that He Xile handed over, and felt a little envious for a moment.

Woo woo woo, this is a gift made by His Excellency He Xile himself—

Um?

Your Majesty, why don't you answer? What are you standing there for?

I advise you not to be ungrateful and accept it immediately.

Under everyone's gaze, Wen Jiyu finally accepted the gift from He Xile, but he didn't open it, nor did he give it any extra glances. Instead, he casually put the gift aside and said in a nonchalant tone, "Don't bother with it next time. I don't need it."

However, when His Majesty turned around to put the gift away, He Xile saw a ball of red flash past under the black flag.

——It was the Ruyi knot he had made before.

ha.

His Majesty is just like before, saying no with his mouth but being very honest with his body.

He Xile didn't care what His Majesty said and just nodded casually.

The people around looked at Wen Jiyu with disapproval.

What do you mean not rare?

This is a gift specially made by humans, expressing the sincere wishes of humans. How can Your Majesty say this?

well.

Everyone present couldn't help but look at each other.

After spending these few days together, they knew that His Majesty was a good person and was very kind to humans, but the way he treated humans was really...tsk tsk tsk.

It is totally unacceptable.

All that’s missing is an on-site report.

"Alright, I have things to attend to. I'm leaving now. Don't show those inspection reports to anyone else. Remember, no one." His Majesty said, standing up, his silver hair cascading like a waterfall. He walked two steps out gracefully before seeming to remember something and turning back, saying, "Oh, I forgot."

After saying this, His Majesty turned around, picked up the gift bag He Xile had given him, and walked outside. "Before midnight tonight, you must rank in the top 300 in the summer season, otherwise you will be excluded from the competition. Do you understand?"

The latter sentence was obviously directed at He Xile.

He Xile: "I heard it."

His Majesty said "hmm" and walked away with his guards.

Inside the laboratory.

Sang Qian walked over and patted He Xile on the shoulder: "His Majesty is never good at talking. Don't take what he just said to heart."

Lord He Xile looks small in stature, with delicate features and a sweet and lovable personality. Such a lovable human being, perhaps only the notorious Majesty would treat him so harshly, right?

Sang Qian sighed softly.

"It's okay." He Xile shook his head and said with a smile, "I know what kind of person Your Majesty is."

He leaned over and looked to the side. "By the way, where are the two kittens? Aren't they here?"

The other side.

Wen Ji and His Majesty remained expressionless, but their pace grew faster and faster. At first, the guards following His Majesty could barely keep up, but later on, it became extremely difficult.

Some of those with relatively weaker abilities have even fallen far behind.

But no one dared to stop.

——What’s going on?

Your Majesty, why are you walking so fast today? Are you feeling unwell?

Even the guards who had been following him felt that something might be fishy.

Could it be that His Majesty is becoming restless again because of this experiment? The word "experiment" is indeed likely to poke a sensitive nerve for His Majesty.

Or maybe it's because of this special day...

Thinking of this, the guard immediately ordered: "Hurry up. Tell the guards around the palace to pay attention. On this day, His Majesty may have a problem."

When the others heard this, their expressions immediately became nervous.

This is no small matter.

If His Majesty loses control and attacks the defenseless...

The consequences would be unimaginable.

"I've already reminded them at the terminal," said one of the people who lagged behind.

"Well done."

"Hahaha, at times like this, 69 is still the most reliable."

Everyone was joking around trying to find the best in misery.

The leading guard pursed his lips. He was the fastest and finally caught up with His Majesty. He saw—

In the huge study, the honorable Wen Ji and His Majesty were sitting in the soft chair at the top, and on the table in front of him was the gift that Lord He Xile had given him before.

At this time, His Majesty was staring at the gift box with a serious expression.

"...Your Majesty?" The guard stepped forward. "Are you feeling unwell?"

The rest of the guards also caught up within seconds, kneeling before Wen Jiyu one by one and respectfully calling out, "Your Majesty."

Wen Jiyu was startled, then realized what the guards in front of him were thinking. After a pause, Wen Jiyu straightened up a little, looking at the gift in front of him, and immediately shifted his gaze away.

He said in a low voice, "It's nothing. You're overthinking it. I just didn't want to stay outside in the sun."

Konoe: "...I'm glad your Majesty is alright."

Although His Majesty said so, as Wen Jiyu's personal guard, he always felt that things were not that simple. After thinking for a while, the guard tentatively said, "There is one more thing. Your Majesty, the competition in the summer season is fierce. I am a little worried that it will be difficult for Lord He Xile to defeat those players who play all day on the Star Network with only fragmented time."

Wen Jiyu: "...huh?"

"The preliminaries will be over in the next two days. Lord He Xile is quite talented in this area and would be well-suited to gaining experience in the summer competition. Your Majesty, you happen to be on vacation these two days. Why don't you spend more time practicing with Lord He Xile? With you as a teacher, his mecha piloting skills will surely improve by leaps and bounds."

Wen Jiyu was thoughtful and said, "That's fine."

"Then I will go back to the laboratory now and inform Mr. He Xile about this matter."

"Wait a moment." Wen Jiyu stopped the guard who was about to stand up, "You guys go wait outside first. You can go when I tell you to."

Konoe: "Yes."

He walked out first, whispering, "Tell the other brothers that the crisis is over."

After everyone left, Wen Ji and himself were the only ones left in the study. He rested his chin on his right hand, looking relaxed, before returning his gaze to the beautifully wrapped gift in front of him.

——What will be inside?

Just now, it was because of this curious thought that Wen Jiyu failed to control his speed and caused such a misunderstanding.

Human beings.

He Xile.

After rolling the name around on his tongue, Wen Jiyu raised his hand and opened the gift.

There was a piece of "art" lying quietly in the box.

——It is a scene painting made of thicker materials, not sure if it is paper or some other material, with layers upon layers, which makes it very three-dimensional.

In the foreground, there are some lovely flowers and plants. On the left lawn, stands a man holding a sword. The most iconic features are his silver hair and red eyes. Behind him, slightly to the right, is the large silhouette of Yudui. As for the distant background of the entire scene, the white palace is visible.

This is the appearance of the palace where he and He Xile are currently living.

Wen Jiyu stared at the painting for a long time.

After a few seconds, he raised the terminal and took a picture: "What the hell?"

He Xile seemed to have not yet started the experiment and quickly replied, "It's a paper-carved lamp! It's also a specialty of the Blue Planet. It's just that my craftsmanship is not very good, so the production is not as fine as it should be. But I carved these little by little after drawing them! Oh, and there's a button on the side that can turn on the light. Your Majesty, can you try it?"

Wen Ji raised his eyebrows.

He took the rectangular paper-carved lamp out of the box and pressed the button on the side.

The warm orange light instantly illuminated Wen Jiyu's fingers.

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