Chapter 438 Subtly Showing Off
“You have a point,” Gong Lingyu said, still looking troubled. “But isn’t there still that annoying protection order?”
Si Chen was also at a loss and sighed, "This is indeed a difficult problem. Yu Ting has received a traditional education since childhood, so I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to accept the system of polyandry in a short time."
"Don't even think about it. Don't be fooled by Yu Ting's dignified demeanor all day long. The way he looks at Tong Tong is like a wolf cub. He's incredibly possessive."
Instead of trying to get him to give up Tongtong, we should consider the possibility of him persuading the other two great empires.
Gong Lingyu knows her son all too well, and it is precisely because of this understanding that she feels even more heartbroken.
Unexpectedly, the compromises made by their ancestors for the continuation of the empire have backfired, hitting their own son.
A high birth rate is a good thing for the country and its people, but as a mother, I really can't bear to see my son sacrifice himself for the country again and again, only to end up not even being able to keep his wife.
The atmosphere in the palace became somber.
That's easier said than done.
For over 2,000 years, the interstellar population has not only failed to increase, but has actually decreased by nearly half, even with a general increase in life expectancy.
If life expectancy were still the same as it was in the Blue Star era, it would be even shorter.
High-fertility individuals have become the last hope for human civilization. Humanity urgently needs a breakthrough, which is why the three great empires connected the gene pool and jointly formulated a protection order for high-fertility individuals.
If Yu Ting doesn't want to share Tong Tong, there's no other way unless both the Empire's higher-ups and the matched partner voluntarily give up.
But Tongtong is too outstanding. Who wouldn't want to have an excellent offspring with a high physical quality and high fertility?
This hurdle alone is very difficult to overcome.
Furthermore, the imperial leadership would be even less likely to give up such a golden opportunity.
"Ding-dong~ Ding-dong~"
The notification sound from the quantum computer pulled the two back to their senses.
Upon opening it, I saw a message from Gong Yun.
Si Chen replied to Gong Yun's call to find out the details.
"Okay, I understand."
Si Chen hung up the phone, and Ling'er was right after all.
Normally, if a person with high fertility is found, they should be brought back to the capital planet as soon as possible to verify their information in the gene bank. Yu Ting took the person to Abel planet, which clearly shows that he does not want to give the person up.
Moreover, it's not hard to guess that Yu Ting already knew about Tong Tong's fertility value of 100.
The Empress also heard the contents of the communication and was both angry and amused. "I knew it. Why did she suddenly decide to get a divorce? I guess it was because she found out about Tongtong's fertility."
"With that awkward personality, he probably felt even more guilty than I did back then."
"They even helped Tongtong keep it a secret, they didn't even tell the two of us, really..."
I really don't know what to say.
The Empress was about to make a video call to Si Yuting to confirm, but when she saw that it was already midnight, she hesitated after opening her contacts, "It's so late, Yuting should be resting by now, right?"
“No, he doesn’t sleep at night,” Si Chen said, already dialing the number using his personal terminal.
The Empress opened her mouth as if to say something, but the video call had already been connected.
Si Chen asked knowingly, "What are you planning to do about Tongtong's situation?"
Si Yuting glanced at him indifferently: "Father, please take care of the palace matters first. I will handle the rest."
Si Chen choked for a moment.
You brat, who are you implying something about?
Si Chen coughed lightly and reminded him in a serious tone, "The Interstellar Protection Order is not a child's play. Even if you are the Canaanite God of War, it will be difficult to change anything. Are you sure you want to do this?"
Si Yuting remained silent.
Just when Si Chen thought Si Yuting wouldn't answer and was in the same predicament as him...
A calm, emotionless voice came from the other end of the computer.
“Ali said she only wants me, and I respect her wishes.”
Si Chen: "..."
Damn it, another blow.
How did he detect a hint of boasting in his voice?
Who are we to each other here?
It's like everyone's single.
For the sake of his own son, Si Chen didn't hold it against him.
He pursed his lips, subtly exuding an imperial air of authority, and earnestly inquired about the important question.
Si Yuting remained calm and wise throughout, only occasionally furrowing his brow and pausing his fingers on the table.
The Empress listened quietly without making a sound to disturb them.
The minute hand of the wall clock had completed one and a half revolutions. Feeling sleepy, the Empress took out a bottle of energy liquid that Tongtong had given her from her spatial storage and drank it, and also gave one to Sichen.
After the video call ended, the Empress stood up from her seat, her eyes shining with admiration: "As expected of my son, he has guts!"
Si Chen shook his head gravely: "It's not that simple."
"Where there's a will, there's a way. There's nothing Yu Ting can't do if he sets his mind to it."
After listening to the conversation, the Queen's mood brightened considerably.
At least it wasn't just Yu Ting's wishful thinking; Tong Tong is truly lovable in every way.
Si Chen went to the window, looked at the palace lanterns outside, and sighed again, "I hope so."
"Stop sighing." The Empress walked to Si Chen's side and slapped the back of his head. "I know what you're thinking. Nobody's perfect. Sometimes you can't have everything. We just need to do what we're supposed to do and have a clear conscience."
“Yu Ting also said that he would handle this matter himself and that I should not worry about it. In any case, whatever decision he makes, I, as his mother, will always be his strong support. He has selflessly dedicated himself for so many years, so what’s wrong with fighting for himself once?”
Si Chen snorted coldly, "What are you talking about? Isn't he my son?"
Their eyes met, and they smiled at each other.
*
As dawn broke and many people were too excited to sleep all night, the sky began to lighten.
Qu Tong woke up early and touched the mattress next to her; it was cold.
The room was still arranged the way it was when I went to bed last night, proving that Si Yuting hadn't come back and had worked overtime all night again.
A pang of heartache rose in my heart.
Qu Tong quickly washed up and went to the logistics department.
Fifteen minutes later, she came out carrying two simple but nutritionally balanced breakfasts.
Si Yuting's room is a combination of study and bedroom. If he's not in his room or in the training ground, then he must be in the treatment room.
The doors to the medical room open automatically for Qu Tong, but the main treatment room also serves as Jiang Zhou's office.
Qu Tong knocked on the door.
A moment later, the door opened from the inside, and Si Yuting stood in the doorway, but Jiang Zhou was nowhere to be seen.
Si Yuting stood tall in front of her, wearing the same clothes as yesterday, still impeccably dressed, with a hint of weariness between his handsome brows.
Qu Tong raised the tray in her hand and smiled, "I made breakfast, let's eat together."
"Okay." Si Yuting's brows relaxed, he reached out and took the tray, and stepped aside to let Qu Tong go first.
The two quickly finished their breakfast at a small table next to the filing cabinet.
Qu Tong didn't disturb Si Yuting. She took the tableware out to the robot, returned to her room, turned on her personal computer, and logged into the StarNet to check the latest updates.
The inspection of over 100,000 people in E12 was carried out directly into the next day.
Netizens waited all night, only to receive an official statement that the item could not be found.
At this point, angry netizens didn't care that the announcement was made by their most respected commander; they immediately started building a huge thread in the comments section.
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