Chapter 29: She Is the Hope of All SSS-level Beastmen!

Chapter 29: Chapter 29: She Is the Hope of All SSS-level Beastmen!

Seeing that Xu Yi and Hoder were so hungry they wanted to snatch the Mengji Snow Leopard’s canned food, Liang He found it both funny and exasperating. She pulled out the lunchboxes she had prepared in advance and distributed them.

"It’s a good thing I cooked some extra food and packed it while making canned food for Leopard. Otherwise... my Leopard would have to go hungry."

Instead of getting angry at Liang He’s teasing, Xu Yi and Hoder cheerfully accepted the lunchboxes, looking thoroughly moved.

"I knew Liang He still cared about us!"

"Exactly, exactly! As long as we stick with Liang He, we’ll have meat to eat. This is awesome!"

Seeing these two goofballs throw their dignity out the window for food, Huo An was so annoyed he almost laughed. This was especially true for Hoder; he was really doing a "great" job at making his uncle look good!

"But how are we supposed to eat this cold food?" one of them asked. Because people in the interstellar era previously only consumed nutrient solution, the concept of hot meals didn’t exist. Let alone a private aircraft, even a Starship wasn’t equipped with devices to heat food.

"Don’t worry. I specifically bought a microwave from my hometown and had it shipped via interstellar super express. It works as long as there’s electricity."

The hometown Liang He referred to was naturally Blue Star. When she was temporarily summoned to Star D139, she realized on the way that heating food would be a problem. So, she asked a friend to buy a microwave and ship it to Star D139 via interstellar super express.

"Governor Huo, the cost of purchasing the microwave and the shipping fee can be reimbursed, right?" This wasn’t a disposable item, and it could be placed in the Seventh Service Area later. It should count as office equipment... right?

Looking at Liang He, who addressed him as Governor Huo whenever there was business to discuss, Huo An didn’t find her sycophantic at all. Instead, he thought she had an excellent sense of separating public and private matters.

"Of course. It’s only right." Huo An’s lips curved into a slight smile as he directly approved Liang He’s reimbursement request. His generosity made Liang He’s eyes curve into happy crescents.

She knew Huo An was an incredibly generous boss!

Since Xu Yi and the others didn’t know how to operate a microwave and were eager to eat, they had to ask Liang He to teach them. After Liang He carefully demonstrated it once, she left the rest for them to handle themselves.

"Wow! What dish is this? It’s so good mixed with rice!"

The moment the lunchboxes were opened, a rich, savory aroma wafted through the air. Let alone foodies like Xu Yi and Hoder, even Huo An found his mouth watering.

"It’s potato and beef stew. I saw that you all can handle spicy food, so I added a little bit of chili."

Coincidentally, all three of them had tasted her cooking before, so Liang He had a good idea of their spice tolerance. Her main reason for choosing this dish was the long journey; potato and beef stew had a relatively long shelf life. Plus, when reheated in the microwave, the sauce would coat the rice, preventing the meal from becoming too dry and ruining the texture.

"Potato and beef stew? Then I have to savor this properly!" It was another new dish, which made Xu Yi and Hoder’s eyes light up with anticipation.

"Liang He, are we having this for dinner too?" Hoder was already thinking about the next meal before he had even finished lunch.

"No, we’re having beef curry for dinner."

Because Star D139 was still under reconstruction, she could only buy beef. Fortunately, she had the foresight to pack her own seasoning packets. Otherwise, even the cleverest chef couldn’t cook without ingredients. Oh, right—Huo An was the one who had helped her procure the rice.

"I really wish it was evening already. BURP!"

Having eaten and drunk their fill, the four people and one beast began their lunch break. However, Liang He didn’t forget the pilots in the cockpit and had Hoder deliver two portions of food to them as well. As for whether they ate it or not, that was up to them.

MEOW!

Suddenly feeling a slight weight on his body, the Mengji Snow Leopard quickly opened his eyes. After clearly seeing Liang He’s sleeping face, he lowered his guard. Affectionately, he gently rested his soft paw pad, with claws retracted, on her body. The person and the leopard looked as if they were snuggling together, forming a warm and beautiful sight.

Liang He’s special effect on Evolutionary Beastmen was, unsurprisingly, reported to the higher-ups. After all, Kuang Ye had been injured by the Rebel Army on the battlefield. His condition was widely known, and the authorities paid close attention to him. The Empire’s urgent recall of Duke Kuang Lin was precisely because of this matter.

"Are you saying that Kuang Ye became perfectly obedient the moment he saw this Breeder from Blue Star?" Listening to Duke Kuang Lin’s report, the King of the Golden Radiance Empire was both astonished and inevitably a bit skeptical.

"Not only that, but her voice alone can soothe Kuang Ye’s manic state. I saw this with my own eyes; it is absolutely true."

As a Duke of the Empire, Kuang Lin had sent his underage son to the battlefield when the Empire had no one else to turn to. Naturally, the King did not doubt his loyalty. However, the idea that a mere voice could soothe an Evolutionary Beastman was truly unfathomable to him.

"Did she exhibit any special behavior or other unique traits?" The King couldn’t be blamed for asking so many questions; since this concerned an SSS-level Beastman, he had to be thorough.

"According to my observations over the past few days, she is exceptionally patient with animals. Her affection for them comes from the bottom of her heart."

It was precisely for this reason that Duke Kuang Lin felt at ease leaving Kuang Ye in Liang He’s care. Otherwise, a trivial matter like being caught by Huo An trying to poach her wouldn’t have been nearly enough to make him compromise.

"Oh, right. She doesn’t know that the Mengji Snow Leopard is Kuang Ye." This also ruled out the possibility that she had ulterior motives regarding the SSS-level Beastman.

Hearing him say this, the King also felt that perhaps he was overcomplicating things. Liang He might truly just be a Breeder who loved animals. As for her special effect on SSS-level Beastmen, it was likely a happy accident and a gift from the heavens.

"In that case, we must fully cooperate with the Federation to protect Miss Liang He. She is the hope of all SSS-level Beastmen!"

She was also the hope of the Beastmen’s families, the citizens, the Empire, and even the Federation!

Meanwhile, Liang He, the one hailed as this great hope, had already successfully returned to the reserve on Sky Shining Star with the Mengji Snow Leopard.

"My god, we’re finally back! I’ve never missed my workplace so much!" Standing at the main gate of the reserve, Xu Yi looked at the familiar surroundings, his eyes brimming with tears. This business trip had been far too difficult for him!

Huo An cast a look of disdain at Xu Yi before turning to Liang He and his foolish nephew.

"I still have a meeting to attend. You all head back to the Seventh Service Area first; I’ll have someone deliver the supplies." Since they had been away for a while, their previous ingredients were no longer fresh. As she was a protection target, Huo An couldn’t let a fragile Blue Star person get an upset stomach.

"Okay, thank you, Brother Hao!"

"You’re welcome. And you! Help out with the work more; don’t just focus on eating!" Compared to his gentle explanations and instructions to Liang He, Huo An was visibly much rougher and more direct when dealing with his foolish nephew, Hoder.

"I know..." Being treated so differently, Hoder rolled his eyes in speechlessness, but out of respect for his uncle’s authority, he obediently replied.

Liang He smiled as she saw Huo An off. Then, she led Hoder and the Mengji Snow Leopard onto an aircraft, flying toward her own territory, the Seventh Service Area.

"I wonder how Cedriel and Lanton are doing," Liang He murmured. "Have they been eating properly and taking good care of themselves while I was away?"