Chapter 100 Test
The next day when Amber arrived at work very early, he was sure that he had injured the assassin's arm yesterday. As long as he checked whether there were any wounds on Fang Yun's arm, the other party's identity would be revealed.
The clerical work in the office is tedious and boring. Amber sits at a workstation by the window. She seems to be staring at the computer screen, but in fact she is always paying attention to the bugs coming in and out of the office.
He is not as fond of standing up for the weak as Fang Yun, nor is he as talkative as Fang Yun. His personality can even be said to be a little indifferent. But for some reason, ever since he had a fight in the cafeteria yesterday, his "popularity" seems to have skyrocketed at a subtle speed.
"Oh, Amber, you're here so early!"
"Ms. Amber, are you hungry? I baked some cookies to fill your stomach."
"Good morning, Amber. If you need any help at work, please feel free to contact me. I'm happy to help you."
Just ten minutes after the clock-in time, Amber's desk was piled with snacks given to her by her colleagues. However, Fang Yun, who usually arrived on time, had not arrived yet, leaving his workstation empty, which seemed a bit strange.
Even Fogg noticed something was wrong and muttered, "Strange, why didn't Fang Yun come? He was rarely late before... Could it be that he lost to you yesterday and was too embarrassed to come?"
Amber raised her eyebrows: "Probably not, maybe I was too heavy-handed yesterday and accidentally hurt him."
While they were talking, a familiar figure suddenly appeared at the office door. It was Fang Yun. He did not explain why he was late. He sat down and started working. When a bug asked him about it, he just said in a cheerful tone, "Nothing. The Black Eagle Corps is recruiting members. I went for an interview this morning and passed."
This piece of news caused quite a stir in the office. One should know that the Black Eagle Corps has always been a core force that the military has focused on cultivating. The female insects that come out of it start at the rank of major. At least five admirals of the Empire came from the Black Eagle Corps. No one expected that Fang Yun, a male insect, could be selected.
"Mr. Fang Yun, you are amazing. I heard that the selection of the Black Eagle Corps is very strict. Only one insect can enter out of a hundred. In all the years since its establishment, only three male insects have entered!"
Fang Yun seemed a little embarrassed by the compliment: "Actually, I was just lucky. The Third Prince happened to be on an inspection tour today. He said that my skills were good, so he selected me."
The subtle meaning implied in this sentence shocked Chong far more than the previous message. Even Amber paused in typing and looked over with interest.
A colleague teased, "The Third Prince is an unmarried female. Mr. Fang Yun, you are so handsome. Could it be that he has fallen in love with you?"
Fang Yun blushed when he heard this: "Probably... Probably not, the Third Prince was just saying it casually."
Very few people can maintain their original intentions under such an extreme system as the Zerg. Most people who come to this race will be like birds drowning in the deep sea, gradually submerged in the bright lights and revelry that do not belong to them.
Fang Yun may come from an equal world, but the high wall he built in his heart is being eroded by the pursuit and admiration of female insects, and cracks are appearing. And once cracks appear, will it be long before it collapses?
Fogg deliberately said loudly: "Really? Then I have to congratulate Lord Fang Yun, but I heard that he and Sifley have already started discussing marriage, and he vowed to marry only him. Even if the Third Prince likes him, Lord Fang Yun probably won't agree, right?"
The news that Fang Yun vowed to marry only Siffre had already spread throughout the military, making everyone jealous. Those female soldiers privately regarded Fang Yun as their dream lover, and there were quite a few admirers.
Foger deliberately poked a hole in the window paper and held Fang Yun high over the fire. The latter's red face, which had been caused by the taunting, instantly faded. Fang Yun looked at Foger coldly, and it was unknown what kind of emotion was hidden in it. The corners of his mouth barely pulled out a curve:
"Of course."
Foger clapped his hands in a gloating manner: "Mr. Fang Yun, you are truly the most loyal male insect in the entire city of Heize. It's a pity that the Third Prince is so obsessed that you are destined not to get a response."
Several male insects who were good friends with Fogg also deliberately chimed in: "Mr. Fang Yun, I really feel sorry for you. After all, Sifley is only a small sergeant major at the moment. He has no share in the family inheritance. It will take him several years to advance. The third prince is different. He may be able to inherit the throne in the future. If you marry him, you can rise to the top in one step, and become a phoenix from a sparrow."
Foger nudged his companion with his arm and said disapprovingly: "Hey, every insect has its own aspirations. He doesn't want to become a phoenix, he just wants to be a sparrow for life. We have to respect him."
The office was filled with laughter, especially Fogg and his friends. Fang Yun swallowed his anger and clenched his fists, wishing he could go over and give them a beating, but unfortunately he had already been warned by what happened in the cafeteria yesterday, so he couldn't cause any more trouble.
Sparrow? So what about sparrows?
Sparrows eat insects after all.
What's so great about bugs like Foger? Aren't they just born into a noble family? Wait until one day they fall from the altar and see how they can still be so arrogant!
Seeing Fang Yun remained silent, Fogg seemed to have caught his weak spot and pressed on: "Mr. Fang Yun, in fact, the Black Eagle Corps may not be suitable for you. After all, the combat equipment inside is very expensive. If you accidentally damage any parts, you can't afford the imperial welfare subsidies you have saved for ten years..."
"The Empire will be responsible for the damage to the equipment, not the soldiers. Your Excellency Fogg is worrying too much."
Just when Fogg was talking excitedly, a voice came from nowhere and interrupted him. Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a figure at the door. The leader was the third prince Numaner who came to inspect the military department, followed by several military chiefs. Everyone stood up from their seats in fear.
Fogg's quick words hit the muzzle of the gun, but he couldn't admit his mistake willingly, so he could only shrug awkwardly: "Well, that's really a good benefit."
I wondered how much the Third Prince had heard outside. If he had only heard the last sentence, it would have been fine. But if he had heard the first part...
Amber calmly comforted him: "Don't worry, he just got here not long ago."
Fogg was surprised and asked, "How do you know?"
Amber pointed to her ears: "I heard it."
Fogg was heartbroken and said, "Why didn't you tell me earlier?"
Amber raised her eyebrows and glanced at him: "You talk too much, I can't get a word in."
Fogg: “…”
Although he didn't know why the Third Prince suddenly came over, he was undoubtedly very optimistic about Fang Yun. He walked to his workstation and praised him: "Sir Fang Yun, in the history of the Empire, only three male insects have been selected to join the Black Eagle Corps, and these gentlemen have achieved great success. I very much hope that you can surpass their achievements. In view of the hard work of training, I will also apply for an additional subsidy for you, so you can focus on training."
It must be said that the Third Prince is very good at winning the hearts of insects. As soon as these words came out, even the carefree Fang Yun was filled with gratitude, and he stuttered: "Thank you very much for your appreciation, I will definitely work hard in training."
The rest of the bugs in the office became curious when they saw this. Judging from the current situation, could it be that the Third Prince is really interested in Fang Yun?
Although the Third Prince came here today to inspect the military, there was no need for him to go all the way to the civilian area. After praising Fang Yun, he remembered something and his eyes fell on the workstation by the window. He smiled and said, "Sir Amber, long time no see."
Amber's attitude towards everyone was pretty much the same. She nodded slightly when she heard this, and said politely but with a hint of distance, "Your Highness, long time no see."
The Third Prince seemed to have a deep meaning: "The Black Eagle Corps is currently recruiting members. Your skills are so good that I'm afraid you can't even compare to the female insects. It would be a pity if you don't try. The position of Deputy Chief of Staff is still vacant. Are you interested?"
He suddenly threw out such an olive branch, which shocked everyone. Good guy, not only did he not have to interview, but he was also promoted to Deputy Chief of Staff. Isn't this a big backdoor? ! Could it be that the Third Prince was not interested in Lord Fang Yun, but Lord Amber? !
This idea may sound absurd at first, but it is very reasonable when you think about it carefully. In terms of appearance, Mr. Amber is more handsome, and in terms of skills, Mr. Amber is also more powerful. Moreover, Director Peddie said that he is a rare S-level male insect. In this comparison, Mr. Fang Yun is completely defeated.
But unfortunately, Amber refused: "I have just joined the military and am not qualified for this position. I am afraid I will let you down."
The Third Prince didn't seem to expect Amber to refuse. His usual friendly smile froze for a moment. He quickly regained his normal expression, glanced at the male insect's surprised but indifferent eyes, and said regretfully: "Really? That's a pity. The legion has always treated male insects very well, and even issued permanent residence permits."
Amber came from a third-class star. If he broke off his engagement with Ludwig, he could only stay in the imperial capital for a year at most. Moreover, without the financial support of the Lan Yi family, his living conditions would probably not be much better than Fang Yunqiang.
Amber remained unmoved and just smiled: "Really? That's a pity."
Office clerks don't have to wear military uniforms, they only need to wear formal clothes and wear a work badge. Amber wears a well-tailored suit every day. The brand is not obvious but it is obviously expensive. The third prince glanced at her casually and saw that she was wearing a diamond watch on her bony wrist. The brand logo looked particularly familiar. The price in the luxury mall is about 2 million star coins, which is obviously beyond her consumption level.
It seems that he is not short of money...
The Third Prince was suddenly confused, but he didn't show it on his face. He smiled and said, "If that's the case, I won't force you. If you change your mind, you can come to me anytime."
He was about to leave the office when he heard footsteps in the corridor. A group of military ladies came running over in a panic, looking a little anxious. "Your Highness, it's bad! Major Brown and Major General Gaide of the Third Army are fighting!"
The Third Prince's expression changed when he heard this: "Why did they start fighting for no reason?"
The female soldier who reported the news stammered, "It seems that she is dissatisfied with the distribution of military merits. Last time, Major General Gaide won the first-class merit for the extermination of the aliens. You even personally awarded him the medal, but it seems that they completed the mission together. Major Brown was just angry and started a fight."
The Third Prince's eyes darkened, and he signaled him not to say anything more: "Take me there."
He had just taken over the Third Army not long ago, so how could something go wrong at this time? If he caused trouble in front of the Insect Emperor, wouldn't he be known as an incompetent ruler?
The Third Prince left the office with his subordinates and hurried to the place where the incident happened. Unexpectedly, he ran into a familiar figure in the corridor. He paused in his tracks: "Major General Ludwig?"
Ludwig put his hands in his pockets, leaning against the landscape wall in the corridor, looking bored. It seemed that he had been waiting for a long time. When he saw the third prince, he stood up straight and gave an elegant shoulder-patting salute. Every move was impeccable: "Your Highness, what a coincidence."
The third prince's eyes flickered. "Major General Ludwig, what a coincidence! Who are you waiting for here?"
Ludwig smiled and said two words: "Waiting for you."
The third prince frowned: "What?"
Ludwig looked behind him and said meaningfully, "I need to retrieve some information, so I'm waiting for you to come out of the office."
The Third Prince was thinking of something. He turned his head and looked at the office. Amber happened to be sitting by the window. He frowned slightly, but the corners of his mouth were still smiling. He asked tentatively, "Really? That's quite a coincidence. I just saw Amber was also in here. Your relationship is awkward. Do you need to avoid her?"
Ludwig didn't mind letting him find out, or rather, he hoped that the Third Prince would find out: "No, I'm looking for him."
Ludwig held a navy blue tie in his hand, so thin and long, yet not to be ignored. He played with the tie, twisting it around his bony fingertips a few times, and said in a calm tone, like an animal claiming ownership: "Mr. Amber accidentally left something here with me yesterday, and I just happened to go and return it to him."
The meaning of this sentence was too rich, and the third prince didn't know how to start. The only thing he was sure of was that Ludwig and Amber seemed to have a complicated relationship. It seemed like a long time had passed, but it also seemed like only a few seconds had passed. He finally smiled and said:
"Major General, I have something else to do. I'll leave first."
But when he turned around and left, the smile disappeared instantly and became extremely ugly.
Ludwig didn't care what the third prince's mood was. He watched him leave, smiled slightly, then slowly got up to find Amber and tapped lightly on the corridor window.
“Dudududu——”
Amber saw Ludwig from a distance. He opened the window and said in a serious tone, "Major General, what's the matter?"
Ludwig was upset when he saw Amber's charming smile. He had never been jealous in his life, but today he was jealous of her. However, since he had just upset the Third Prince, he was in a good mood. He handed the tie to her and said only one word:
"give."
When they were shopping in the mall that day, he felt that they were a good match, and for some unknown reason he secretly bought it.
Amber raised an eyebrow. "Why are you giving me a tie for no reason?"
Ludwig looked around inconspicuously and saw that all the bugs in the office were looking at him quietly. He felt a sense of satisfaction in declaring his sovereignty and raised his lips slightly: "It's for you."
He left this ambiguous remark, closed the window and left, leaving the office in a boiling state.
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