Chapter 23 Chapter 23: Retribution Good and evil will be rewarded in the end.
Waiting room.
After Hades left, the door closed automatically.
Hoss closed his eyes, raised his head, slowly leaned back on the chair, and let out a long sigh.
But I feel mixed emotions.
Xiu Wen, come and see yourself.
Theoretically speaking, visits are not allowed. His Highness does belong to a privileged class, but what about Xu Wen?
If you encounter something that you cannot do, you need to owe favors to others and ask others for help.
So what if the relationship is good - you will eventually owe favors to others, and the favors you owe will be required to be repaid at some point in the future, which is equivalent to writing an IOU.
Hoss himself came from the common people, so he naturally knew how humiliating and reluctant it was to beg others for help from them.
He had thought, he had thought he could make Xu Wen worry-free and happy. Unexpectedly, at this moment, Huos himself was the most important factor forcing Xu Wen to seek help from others.
So when he heard the news, when he heard that his beloved came to visit him, what Hoss felt at that moment was not joy, nor happiness, but a sense of frustration and helplessness that welled up from the bottom of his heart.
In the mediation of rights and the struggle for interests, if you are not careful, your loved ones will be involved, which will not only cause trouble but may also bring danger.
What's more, to be honest, Hoss didn't want Xu Wen to see him in such a miserable state. He was too embarrassed, being locked up here with a collar around his neck that symbolized humiliation.
But even though Hoss didn't want to do it and hesitated a thousand times, the door was still opened.
The door hinge turned gently, making a subtle but harsh sound, breaking the silence in the room.
Following a burst of hurried footsteps, the door was suddenly pushed open, and Xu Wen, dressed in casual clothes, strode in. His brown curly hair looked a little messy as he walked quickly, and a few strands of hair fell hurriedly on his forehead.
Hoss looked over and saw that every line on the male insect's regular facial features was tense, revealing the owner's inner anxiety and worry.
Those eyes are particularly infatuated. Even at this moment and in this place, the situation and the scene remain the same. At first glance, it is as if one has encountered warm sunshine.
There is a magical power.
"elder brother!"
Xiu Wen pushed open the door, his steps eager, his eyes instantly locked on the figure in the center of the room.
At this moment, Hoss was sitting quietly on the chair, his hands handcuffed in front of him. The cold light of the handcuffs flickered in the dim light, like a majestic beast that was forcibly collared and locked in a cage.
"elder brother."
Seeing this, Xu Wen shouted again, his voice trembling. He walked quickly forward, almost jogging to Huos's side.
His eyes fell on the restraint ring on Hoss's neck and the handcuffs on his hands. A surge of sadness and heartache welled up in his heart, and an expression of extreme heartache was almost written on his face.
“…”
Hoss looked up and took a deep look at the male insect in front of him, then shook his head.
"I'm fine, I'm sorry to have worried you."
"Brother, why are you so distant and cold to me again?"
Xu Wen gritted his teeth, unable to take his eyes off the restraint collar on the neck of the female soldier in front of him. He had almost walked in front of Huos, and his hand was almost touching Huos's collar.
He just felt extremely uncomfortable with this annoying collar.
Hoss quickly turned his head to avoid Xiuwen's touch.
When he was talking with the Grand Prince just now, he might have been able to relax a little, but now that the Grand Prince is gone, he doesn't know if there is any surveillance in the entire waiting room.
If His Highness were here, he would definitely arrange for appropriate shielding.
Hoss needs to be careful with his words now.
In fact, the best way is not to see Xiu Wen, but unfortunately, he doesn't even have the right to refuse visits now.
So what if it is a high-level male insect?
So what if the number of male insects is small?
So what if Xiu Wen is an A-level male insect?
In the face of truly extreme power, the arm cannot twist the thigh, just like the Second Prince back then, who could easily obtain an S-level male insect - President Jin of the Xingzhou Group.
Even though male insects are rare, most of the people who truly hold the final say are still powerful female insects.
For example, among the royal family.
At the pinnacle of supreme power is His Majesty the Insect Emperor Atalan, followed by His Majesty the First Prince Hades and His Majesty the Second Prince Amiya.
In the torrent of royal power, no matter who is caught up in it, he will be torn to pieces and can only be careful at every step.
But in his peripheral vision, just such an unintentional glance, Hoss was stunned for a moment - the palm of the male insect's hand was covered with tiny scratches and blood scabs.
It's like it was scratched by small stones or rough sand.
But, how is that possible?
What on earth could have caused such scars on Xiu Wen's hands?
In Hoss's opinion, male insects are precious and need to be protected, so when Xu Wen proposed to go to military school, Hoss was actually very surprised.
The military academy will not allow hooligans to pass through just because they are male. They will receive all the necessary training.
Compared to those pampered male insects outside, the male insects in the military academy have suffered a lot.
Training, work and rest, diet.
Fight cooperatively and fight independently.
Temporary adaptability, hostile skills, aircraft and fighter control ability, wilderness survival skills, sniper rifle training, and submachine gun competition.
Countless courses.
And Xu Wen got A in every subject.
Hugh Wen is not only cheerful and sunny, but more importantly, Hoss sees in him an endless vitality and a shining tenacious personality.
How could a female insect not be attracted to a male insect like this? I believe there is no female insect that would dislike this type of male insect.
Now all the courses and training have been completed, and even the graduation ceremony has been completed long ago. It should really be a time to relax body and mind. Why did Xu Wen have such a wound on his hand?
In fact, Hoss seemed to have guessed it.
However, he even found it a little hard to believe what he had guessed.
Will it? Is it possible?
Would an A-level male insect, who could easily be the center of attention, risk his life for him?
Hoss's hands were handcuffed together. At this moment, he raised both hands, held Xiu Wen's hand and turned it over to look at it.
"You..." He hesitated to speak.
Xu Wen's hand was held by Huo Si's rough and broad hand. The male insect was stunned. At this moment, he actually knew what Huo Si was going to ask.
He smiled.
"Brother, I only did what I could. I'm really sorry. Brother, I've always thought that it would be great if I could protect you, but now it seems that this is all I can do."
When love is deep, there is actually guilt and a deep sense of indebtedness. The same is true for Xu Wen. Deep down, he hopes that he can do more, but human power is ultimately limited. The key to breaking the deadlock at the moment does not lie with him, but depends on the situation.
“…”
Hearing what Xu Wen said, Hoss fell silent.
He was not a fool, so he could naturally hear the guilt and affection contained in the male insect's words.
Hoss used to think that the love of male insects was so frivolous, but now he was suddenly stunned as if by a sledgehammer. He suddenly realized that the male insect in front of him was different after all.
It is special, it is different, it is the most special.
Perhaps most male insects' love is reckless, but Xiu Wen's love is not reckless, but rather cautious. It is like the most precious treasure in the world, shining, glittering, bold and straightforward.
Sincerity is always the most precious and rare thing.
Among the Zerg, there are very few male Zergs who are sincere.
At this inappropriate time, in the dark scene of the waiting room, Hoss suddenly realized that Xu Wen's love was never a joke.
"Sir, you..."
Hoss looked up blankly, wanting to see Xu Wen's expression, but was suddenly hugged by Xu Wen.
The tall male slowly bent down, his broad shoulders tilting slightly with the movement, revealing a gentle yet resolute strength. He slowly spread his arms, and with unquestionable determination, he gently embraced his beloved military female.
At this moment, all of Hoss's hardness and defense seemed to melt in this warm embrace.
Hoss's body was tightly embraced by the male insect, and their bodies fit together without a single gap, as if their heartbeats and breathing were synchronized at this moment.
"Brother, I really miss you. I'm really worried about you. I think about you every moment and it feels like my heart is being squeezed."
Xu Wen lowered his head slightly and rubbed his cheek against the top of Huos's head. His action was full of endless cherishment, and his voice was hoarse when he spoke.
In this tight embrace, the pomelo-scented pheromone quietly escaped from the male insect's half-open collar, bringing with it a hint of freshness and sweetness, as well as an imperceptible warmth.
“…”
Hearing Xu Wen's frank words, Huos lowered his eyes, and his dark golden pupils looked even deeper in the dim light.
The scent of green grapefruit brushed across his senses violently, quietly touching the softest part of his heart.
There was a barely perceptible hesitation in the military girl's eyes. It was an indescribable shock at this emotion, and also an acknowledgement of this sudden yet so fitting attachment.
Even though the situation was murky, even though he was in the waiting room, even though he still had handcuffs on his hands and a restraint collar around his neck.
But.
It was at this moment and in this place that Hoss felt an unprecedented peace and longing.
The barriers deep in his heart began to slowly crumble, and all the concerns and anxieties about himself and the future became less important at this moment.
Xu Wen is growing up so fast.
It was at this moment that Hoss truly realized that the young male insect he had rescued and taken care of amidst the explosions three years ago had become indestructible, powerful, and had reliable and strong shoulders through the three years of experience.
Just like this, he developed weakness and tenderness.
Hoss leaned cautiously in the male insect's arms, lowering his head with rare abandon, sniffing the pomelo-scented pheromones that filled his nostrils.
——The soothing pheromone of male insects.
"Xiu Wen,"
Hoss, who was being held and buried in Hugo's arms, spoke in a muffled voice.
"After I get out, maybe we can talk again."
"Ah, what?"
Xu Wen didn't grasp the point at once, and he let go of Huos. He had been holding Huos just now, and Huos's voice was muffled.
However, when he lowered his head, he saw the usually serious military woman smiling.
It was a faint, relieved smile.
Huos curled the corners of his lips, and the deep repression in his eyes was no longer as strong as before. Instead, there was a hint of hope:
"I mean, get married."
The Zerg is a very straightforward race, and they regard fertility and reproduction as the first priority of the race. As long as a female and a male Zerg fall in love, they can go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get a marriage certificate almost in the next second.
Hoss was not so rash, but for him, once he made a decision, he would never change it, even if he hit a wall, he would not turn back.
Just like how he had resolutely refused his engagement and rushed to the front lines to die, once the love of an older person ignites, it will only burn more fiercely, brewing countless hours of loneliness and silent secret love, and this fire will burn directly to the end of life.
"marry?"
This time it was Xu Wen's turn to fail to keep up with Hoss's train of thought. The male insect widened his eyes, feeling as if he had been hit by a pie in the sky.
"Brother, are you serious?"
"If you joke with me about this, I'll be heartbroken."
Even in such a dire situation, Hoss was still amused by Xiu Wen. He chuckled and looked up at the male insect:
"Why would I joke with you about something like this?"
At this moment, Huos's cold brows softened, and his dark golden eyes were like flowing amber, and the friendship hidden in them seemed to be punctured and completely revealed.
Xiu Wen was really stunned now.
"Brother, are you serious? Then I, I, I, I will wait for you to fulfill your promise. If you turn your back on me again, I will definitely pester you."
Hearing this, Hoss thought for a moment, then held the male insect's broad palms with both hands and placed them on the back of his neck - under the collar, where there was a still swollen, wet and soft gland under a thin layer of skin and flesh.
There is a deep tooth mark above the gland.
Hoss said: "This place belongs to you."
——
At the same time, in Mr. Jin’s manor.
Xirui was busy in front of the computing equipment on the fifth floor underground. Although this was Mr. Jin's manor, he was not there.
The light from the electronic device shone on Xirui's face. He had delicate features, and like President Jin, he had a slightly mixed-race look.
He has a very pure Asian appearance, with black hair and black eyes. The mixed-race characteristics are concentrated in his facial features, which are three-dimensional, and his eyes are deep and bright.
On the table in front of him, Xirui's optical computer was connected to all the computing equipment by a long wire.
“Cough cough cough——”
On the floor of the room, blood was everywhere. Xu Bufan had woken up from his coma in pain. The four bullet holes on his limbs had not been bandaged at all. Xu Wen had shown no mercy when he threw him on the road, and the bodyguards had also been very simple and rough when they carried him. Now he was in so much pain that he was almost dead.
"You, who are you..." Xu Bufan spoke tremblingly.
Xirui had actually deciphered Xu Bufan's personal information on the aircraft just now, and even used Xu Bufan's personal key to directly dig out the internal information of his live broadcast company.
Xu Bufan is a piece of trash, and the live broadcast company he works for is also hard to describe. In order to make money, they even do secret filming, but this is not what Xirui wants to find.
These things are outrageous, but not to the extent of bombing the Star Network.
And...
Found it!
Xirui raised his eyebrows and turned to look at Xu Bufan.
"Sure, it seems you've done some information processing and confidentiality upgrades, but in front of me, it's like a piece of paper that breaks with a single poke."
Xu Bufan's face was wrinkled with pain, and he looked a little hideous. He lay on the ground with his teeth bared, looking up at Xirui: "What do you want to do? If you want money, I can give it to you!"
"Money?" Xirui couldn't help laughing.
"I'm sorry, I'm not really short of money. There's a saying that goes, the more you lack something, the more you care about it. It seems like you've always been short of money, right?"
As he spoke, Xirui squatted down, looked at Xu Bufan with curved eyebrows and a dangerous smile.
"No wonder you keep picking on my buddy. Where there's conflict, there's heat. Where there's heat, there's traffic. It seems like you've got the Star Network figured out."
"I can't believe you're still gambling. No wonder you're short of money. It seems like your luck isn't good. All your losses have put your account in deficit."
"I'll just thank you for your rubbish character for now. You've caused a lot of trouble before. I knew you were rubbish, but I didn't expect you to be this rubbish. How did you handle it then? I looked through your deleted chat history—you paid money and used connections to resolve it, right?"
Xu Bufan's pupils constricted with fear.
At that time, he did owe a lot of money due to gambling, so he started to be active on the new network as a live broadcaster. After that, he finally made up for the gap, but his greed grew and he began to seek various excitement.
He spent his days drinking, women and taking drugs.
Xu Bufan himself couldn't remember how many things he had done, and he couldn't even remember what his scarred brother looked like.
They were just a few sub-females, so he could kill them. But he was a noble male insect, and as long as he spent some money and made some connections, he could settle the matter immediately.
He thought that the matter had passed and didn't take it to heart at all. After all, the Zerg society was always extremely tolerant of male Zergs, and even if they made mistakes, they would be forgiven.
"You...how do you know?"
Xu Bufan really didn't expect that these past things would be brought up again. He had obviously handled them very cleanly and thought he had handled them very cleanly.
Hearing this, Xirui blinked slowly, looking a bit like he was asking for a beating.
"How should I know?"
"Hey, this piece of trash, let me tell you something. If you don't want others to know, then don't do it yourself."
"Especially in this day and age, the internet permeates every minute and every second of your life. If you leave traces of yourself in front of any surveillance camera or electronic device, those traces can be found. It's just a matter of difficulty."
“Even the most stringent confidentiality agreements have loopholes and bugs.”
Xu Bufan swallowed his saliva in fear, and his body trembled unconsciously, which immediately affected the bullet holes in his body. The pain was so severe that he was almost dying. He grimaced and almost cried.
"You...what do you want in exchange for letting me go? Why do you have to target me?!"
"Oh, you make me not know what to say."
Xirui dug his ears and curled his lips.
"It seems you still have some hope for your future. You're still struggling desperately."
"I can guess. You think that once this storm passes, even if some things are exposed, Star Network won't remember them. In a few years, as long as the capital is willing to package you and let you do live streaming again, you can still attract fans, make money, and live a comfortable life. Meanwhile, those people whose lives you ruined are buried deep underground, speechless. Who can do anything to you, right?"
This world is really cruel. It is easy for evil people to go unpunished, while truly innocent and honest people can only be buried in the ground like soil that is sucked dry and oppressed, unable to make a sound and unable to uphold justice.
But Xirui didn't like this.
He is not a messenger of justice, nor a model of morality, but everyone is like this, just doing what they can.
Thinking of this, Xirui sneered.
"I'm sorry to shatter your beautiful fantasy. I don't have any special hobbies, but I do have a sense of justice. I like to strike while the iron is hot and throw garbage into the furnace."
He even reached out and patted the wound on Xu Bufan's body, and said some comforting words in a tone that made him want to be beaten.
"Don't worry, these things will be revealed in the most memorable way, and no one will remember you again, because this time, you have no future."
"You!" Xu Bufan was shocked and angry, but he was living under someone else's roof at the moment, so even if he had thousands of unpleasant words in his throat, he had to swallow them.
Xirui could see the vicious slander from Xu Bufan, a scumbag, but Xirui himself didn't care much.
He said:
"You may not know this, but there's an old saying in my hometown: 'Good deeds and evil deeds will be rewarded in the end. It's not that there won't be retribution, it's just that the time hasn't come yet.'"
"This sentence seems to be very suitable for a piece of trash like you."
The more Xu Bufan listened, the angrier he became. He was already a broken jar. In front of the Second Prince, who held the highest imperial power, he was like a lapdog, tucked his tail between his legs and dared not utter a word. But in front of Xirui, who he thought was not as noble, he was not willing to be humiliated at all:
"You, you guys, you were all sent here by that bitch Huos! Does he really think he can do anything?! This is clearly his fault. He was the one who didn't give me face first. He was the one who inexplicably insisted on breaking the rules. I was the only one who had the right to cancel his engagement, and he actually dared to do it!"
Xu Bufan's speech became more and more incoherent.
"Yes, he climbed so high and came back alive, but so what? In the end, he still had to die if he didn't marry the male insect. In the end, he still had to kneel at the feet of the male insect and could only survive by licking the male insect's shoes!"
"I am a male insect, I am a male insect!"
"..." Xirui frowned,
"I know you're a male, you don't have to shout so loudly. What's wrong? The smaller the thing, the louder you shout, right?"
"Yeah, so what if you're a male?"
Xirui looked speechlessly at Xu Bufan, who was crawling on the ground like a bug and slipping in the blood.
"What a coincidence! I'm also a male insect."
"According to your principles, if I am higher in rank than you, I could do as Scarface said, dig out your flesh piece by piece, and then feed it to you, so that you will eat your own flesh until you die."
"Even if I do this, you will still approve of it?"
"Hmm? Do you agree? Because I'm a male insect, I'm higher level than you."
Xirui was squatting with a smile on his face. Although he was smiling, that expression made Xu Bufan shudder and his hair stand on end.
He said in disbelief, "You are kidding me, how dare you? How could you?"
"Why shouldn't I? Why can't I?"
Xirui supported his chin with his elbows on his knees, and his inky eyes looked extremely sharp at this moment.
"So, people like you can only stand on the side of the scale where the benefits are more important to you. Once the tip of the knife is pointed at you, you will just be pissed off."
"It's so boring and complete garbage - don't worry, I will do my best to 'promote' it for you."
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