“Is that so? Thank you very much.”
“No, no, it’s my honor to be able to help you…”
The communication device was disconnected.
Before long, a stack of documents was sent over. It was a confidential file that documented everything about Ling since he entered the military camp.
Lu Mo neatly stacked the files on the table and began flipping through them.
After contacting Dr. Laig, the respected old doctor had mentioned that psychological issues were often related to one’s experiences during adolescence, perhaps for reasons even the individual themselves may not fully understand.
Lu Mo planned to start from this aspect. After contacting the military, he obtained Ling’s file.
【Year XXXX, Month X, Day X, a brawl occurred during lunchtime in the 52nd District under the Third Legion. All participants were punished with three days of confinement.】
Several pictures were attached below, depicting the scene at that time.
The aged photographs had turned yellow, with slightly curled edges, and bore faint traces of water stains. They were likely captured from a surveillance camera.
In the bustling cafeteria, the seats were full, and each soldier had a plate filled with meager and rough food—more like scraps to stave off hunger.
In the corner, Lu Mo found Ling, dressed in military uniform, looking no different from how he looked now.
At this moment, the whole scene seemed like an ordinary day, but in the center of the picture, Lu Mo saw a certain soldier standing unusually, his face filled with anger, as if he was about to do something.
As expected, in the next picture, that soldier raised his tray high above his head, standing on a chair. Facing all the soldiers, his other hand clenched into a fist, with veins popping out on his neck, seemingly giving a passionate speech.
Lu Mo could guess what he was saying.
“This kind of thing should be fed to pigs! Even the dogs in my rural hometown eat better than this, and they’re not even soldiers!”
His words surely struck a chord with all the soldiers who had long harbored grievances, and on this day, their discontent erupted.
In the next picture, all the soldiers armed themselves and rushed toward the cafeteria.
Ling, who had been sitting in the corner, also stood up. He was rolling up his sleeves, holding an iron rod that he had secretly dismantled from somewhere.
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There was no angry expression on his face like the other soldiers. Instead, his eyes were fixed on the plate on the neighboring table.
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The soldiers broke through the kitchen’s door. The burly cafeteria chef held a ladle, crouching in fear under the table, while the cafeteria manager who happened to be inspecting the area lay on the ground, one hand supporting himself while the other instinctively reached out, trying to stop the furious soldiers rushing toward him.
Ling half-knelt near a nearby cabinet, which was used for storing ingredients. He had a key in his hand, which he had somehow obtained, and inserted it into the lock.
Lu Mo: “…”
Beneath the military cap, he saw Ling’s mouth bulging, with a few berry stems sticking out from the corner.
He could almost imagine how Ling took advantage of the chaos to snatch the uneaten berries from other soldiers and stuffed them all into his mouth.
And then, stealthily, he managed to get the key to the cabinet. In such a chaotic situation, it would be impossible to trace it back to him.
…
Unable to control himself, Lu Mo covered his face with the folder and burst into laughter.
Just then, a knocking sound came from the door.
Ling’s voice sounded from outside, “Your Excellency, I’ve come to clean the room.”
Lu Mo quickly composed himself, placed the folder back into the drawer, cleared his throat, and said, “Come in.”
Ling entered the room with a complex mood.
He had been staying here for several days and had gained some understanding of the other owner of this house.
In the mouths of the others, this was a mature, steady, and highly capable female zerg.
Unlike the elusive Lu Mo, the female monarch had a gentle temperament. He always had a smile on his face when interacting with others and didn’t carry the airs of other higher-ranking female zergs.
When they asked about the relationship between Lu Mo and the female monarch, a peculiar expression would appear on their faces.
Like a smug smile, they would sigh meaningfully, “Oh… So that’s how it is with you…”
Ling hurriedly waved his hands, feeling embarrassed. “No, no, you’re mistaken. I don’t have that kind of feeling towards… the master.”
Only you guys would treat Lu Mo as a treasure, right?
Even if he was a top-ranking male zerg, even if he was handsome and wealthy, his personality… was enough to offset all his advantages, right?
Iqi, the gray-haired female zerg, smiled and squinted. “But the master treats you very specially.”
Ling: “…”
Iqi sensed his resistance and set aside what he had been fiddling with, asking, “I wonder if you’re interested in hearing my story?”
“I think you may have some misunderstandings about the master.”
Ling hesitated for a moment and said, “…Sure.”
…
Iqi’s story was brief, and it only took a few minutes to tell. After listening, Ling fell into silence.
He lowered his head, his expression somewhat bewildered.
The Lu Mo in this story seemed completely different from the Lu Mo he had in mind.
But…
Ling recalled the moments when Lu Mo occasionally showed a silent side, emanating a calming aura from the depths of his being.
He thought it was just his own illusion. Could it be that he had been mistaken all along? Was that the true nature of Lu Mo?
“What are you thinking?”
Ling turned his head. Instead of answering Iqi’s question, he said, “Your storytelling style is quite unique. I’ve never heard such…strange storytelling before.”
Unlike the captivating and emotionally charged stories, what Iqi said was no different from a factual record.
The time, the place, the people involved, and their actions were described without any embellishment. It was as if Iqi were an outsider, detached from emotions or opinions.
Ling couldn’t help but think that perhaps this was the true nature of storytelling, stripping away all biases and presenting the events as they were.
Iqi smiled warmly. “Thank you for your compliment. I believe that every story has its own unique way of being told. Sometimes, the simplest way can have the most profound impact.”
Ling nodded silently, lost in his thoughts trying to challenge any part in the story.
Iqi smiled at him. “In that case, you would be willing to understand the master, wouldn’t you?”
They were aware of Mr. Ling’s perceptiveness.
Mr. Ling had lost his memory and forgotten that he had once deeply loved the master. Iqi, looking at the current Mr. Ling, sensed a very familiar scent.
Just like his past self, he was weak, fearful, sensitive, resistant, and tense.
In such circumstances, if Mr. Ling detected any sense of incongruity, he would instinctively resist.
Therefore, Iqi chose this method in the end.
“Let me give you one last tip,” Iqi winked at Ling. “If you can’t judge the master’s thoughts, then don’t listen to a single word he says.”
“Just observe how he acts.”
…
Ling gently placed the plate he was holding on the table.
The plate contained freshly baked cookies, exuding a sweet aroma. A cup of warm tea released a gentle steam.
The kitchen staff had instructed him to bring this daily tea snack to Lu Mo.
“Master, please enjoy your meal.”
Translator’s Note: one of the few short extras…
This is so funny, ity bity Ling running around trying to prove that older him is a psychopath without realising it 🤣
And also him thinking that he is sneaky and stuffs all of the berries into his mouth
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Ling is just stuffing his face full of berries!!
Iqi has mastered the cheat code and now shared it with cute smol Ling