Chapter 180: What a Filial Son

Lorenzo’s mind raced. How was he going to explain to Gu Weilan, his darling Female Master, that he hadn’t tried to get the other Beast Husbands to gang up on Fu Qianshan? His plan had been to let them fight for her favor, which would perfectly highlight his own considerate, gentle, and understanding nature.

But before he could even put his plan into action, he had been caught red-handed!

While this chat group fell silent, how viciously Lorenzo was being scolded in the other group was entirely out of Gu Weilan’s scope of concern.

However, Zhan Heng and Shi Lingfeng would definitely find a way to deal with Lorenzo later!

Would they steal his nights to share her bed? Or do something else?

Gu Weilan couldn’t guess, so she decided not to bother trying for now.

Once Fu Qianshan finished coaxing the cubs and eating his meal, Gu Weilan handed him a vial of potion.

Fu Qianshan’s eyes were brimming with curiosity as he drank it very slowly. However, he couldn’t discern any specific flavor. For instance, was there a taste of medicinal herbs? He couldn’t tell. It was just a bit tart, astringent, and slightly bitter. But as he swallowed the last drops, a subtle sweetness lingered in his mouth.

Yet, right after that sweet aftertaste faded, a sharp, twisting pain flared up in his stomach.

Fu Qianshan finally understood why Gu Weilan had suggested it would be best for him to drink it in the bathroom. With his keen perception, he realized his body had already begun expelling toxins. It felt as if impurities were being forced out through his very pores. Not wanting Gu Weilan to see him in such an ungraceful state, Fu Qianshan bolted upstairs at lightning speed.

Gu Weilan was left in astonishment. Hadn’t she reminded the guy to wait until he was in the bathroom before drinking it? To think he actually downed it right in front of her just out of sheer curiosity!

Lorenzo wrapped his arms around Gu Weilan, his voice so saccharine it sounded like he had chugged a pound of syrup. “Female Master, I was wrong.

“Tonight… you can punish me…”

Gu Weilan instantly felt her resolve crumbling!

How could he test her like this?! She wasn’t made of stone!

She turned around and looped her arms around Lorenzo’s neck.

Just then, Gu Zhan Yuan and Gu Zhanqian looked at her with innocent curiosity. “Mother, aren’t you from the Treasure Hunting Mouse Clan? Why are you wrapping around Eldest Father like a snake?”

Gu Weilan’s face instantly flushed a brilliant red. Not only did she immediately let go of Lorenzo, but she also shoved him away!

Crouching down, she scooped up the two little Mo Qilin cubs and began affectionately nuzzling her face against them. Her relentless snuggles made the two little guys erupt into fits of giggles, completely distracting them from their previous question.

“Why aren’t you two sleeping? How did you sneak downstairs?” she asked.

Gu Zhan Yuan raised his little paw and pointed toward the staircase. There, a male White Wolf cub was stretching his little paws down toward the next step, though he hadn’t quite reached it yet.

When Gu Weilan turned her head, she saw Gu Shibai turn tail and run in sheer panic. Unfortunately, his chubby little white bottom was clearly heavier than his head! In his fluster, he failed to hop onto the step above him, tripped, and came tumbling down the stairs!

Gu Weilan’s heart leaped into her throat. But Lorenzo was faster. Shifting into his Starlight Rabbit Beast Form, he bounded into the air, landed gracefully on the stairs, and successfully caught Gu Shibai with his own body!

Gu Weilan had been scared half to death!

Once the terror faded, an immense wave of fury quickly bubbled up within her! She gritted her teeth. Tucking one chubby cub under each arm, she marched over with a dark, stormy expression.

Gu Shibai was so frightened that his tail stopped wagging entirely. He buried his head deep into Lorenzo’s embrace, leaving only his fluffy, chubby white bottom exposed and trembling.

Gu Weilan hauled the cubs back to the nursery. Right in front of the others, she delivered two firm SMACKS to the bottoms of the three little troublemakers who had sneaked out!

The other cubs had originally been curious, wondering if a midnight adventure would be fun. But now, hearing the pitiful wails of their brothers, they fully understood.

It wasn’t fun—it only resulted in a spanking!

Lorenzo and Gu Weilan silently agreed that they definitely needed to purchase a nanny robot tomorrow. As for the fun activities they had planned for tonight, those were unfortunately off the table. Coaxing the cubs back to sleep didn’t just drain their physical stamina; it was incredibly mentally exhausting as well.

By the time they finished settling the little ones and met in the hallway, even sharing a kiss couldn’t ignite their passion. All they could think about was getting some quiet rest.

Gu Weilan lay in Lorenzo’s arms, her eyelids growing heavy before she finally drifted off to sleep.

Meanwhile, when Fu Qianshan emerged from his shower and saw Gu Weilan in the nursery reading a bedtime story, he understood that he would likely be sleeping alone peacefully tonight. Therefore, he didn’t purposely stay up to wait for her, choosing only to leave his door unlocked.

The next morning, Lu Xuyin woke up early. Wearing an expression of blatant schadenfreude, he sat at the dining table with the Incubation Pod cradled in his arms.

However, when he saw Fu Qianshan, he realized the man actually looked even better than he had yesterday! Raising an eyebrow in surprise, Lu Xuyin peeked behind him before bringing his gaze back to Fu Qianshan. “Where is the Female Master?”

“The Female Master likely slept at Beast Husband Lorenzo’s place last night,” Fu Qianshan replied calmly.

At that moment, Lorenzo and Gu Weilan walked into the dining room, stretching lazily and looking thoroughly well-rested. “What’s going on? Let’s dig right in! You don’t have to wait for us next time.”

Lu Xuyin pursed his lips. On his first night here, he had waited up the entire night, ending up with dark circles under his eyes by the time he finally woke up. Why didn’t Fu Qianshan show any signs of fatigue?

Lu Xuyin pondered this for a good while before his expression darkened. His gaze turned scrutinizing as he stared at the other man. He concluded that Fu Qianshan must not love the Female Master as much as he did. That had to be why he didn’t stay up waiting!

Since that was what Lu Xuyin was thinking, he bluntly said it out loud.

Fu Qianshan raised a slight eyebrow, his fair complexion making him look all the more scholarly and refined.

“My affection for the Female Master is somewhat like the streams of Chang Juan.

“I believe in the persistence of water cutting through stone, enduring until the seas run dry and the rocks crumble.

“I hope to always remain by the Female Master’s side, much like how a stream constantly chases the boundless ocean.

“If she comes, I will be right there waiting for her. If she doesn’t, though I will follow in her wake, I will never interfere with her choices.”

Upon hearing this poetic speech, Lu Xuyin’s face scrunched up as if he had just eaten a bitter gourd. This scholarly Beastman and his scholarly words were enough to make a person’s teeth ache from the sheer sap! He was even better at sweet-talking than Lu Xuyin was!

But when he turned his head, he saw Gu Weilan flashing Fu Qianshan a faint, appreciative smile.

He couldn’t believe it—did the Female Master actually like this kind of vibe?

Lu Xuyin felt a surge of sour jealousy. He let out a light scoff and muttered under his breath, “Showing off with big words! It’s neither practical nor meaningful!”

Fu Qianshan didn’t bother to argue. Instead, he returned Gu Weilan’s smile with a deeply tender and affectionate gaze. The way they looked at each other seemed to weave an invisible, sticky thread between them in the morning sunlight.

Lorenzo narrowed his eyes and looked at Lu Xuyin. “In another week, you’ll need to change the Cultivation Liquid. Aren’t you going to invite your close blood relatives over to help you supply energy to the Incubation Pod?”

Lorenzo’s words successfully drew Fu Qianshan’s attention away. He looked over at the Incubation Pod with curiosity.

Gu Weilan began eating in large bites. She had classes today and still needed to prep for her exams. She was a very busy woman!

Seeing that Gu Weilan didn’t show any signs of displeasure, Lu Xuyin realized something. So inviting his family’s Beastmen over to help wouldn’t make the Female Master unhappy? Then what was the point of his recent stubborn insistence on supplying all the energy himself, nearly draining himself dry in the process? Did it just prove he had a lot of energy to spare?

Lu Xuyin looked at Gu Weilan. “Female Master, can I call my elders over? They’re getting old and can’t go to the battlefield anyway. Since they have nothing but free time, they have plenty of energy to spare.”

Fu Qianshan’s pupils trembled slightly in shock. He thought to himself that if he ever dared to speak about his own Mother that way… he couldn’t even begin to imagine the myriad of ways he would be beaten to death.

Gu Weilan waved her hand dismissively. “Call them over, then! We have empty rooms upstairs for them to stay in.

“Besides, all the fruits and vegetables in our home have low pollution. Eating them is highly beneficial for elderly Beastmen.”

Fu Qianshan turned his head to look at the Female Master, a flash of astonishment crossing his eyes.