Since being burned last time, his energy had mysteriously vanished. He had only managed to store a tiny amount after all this time.
Enough to speak, transform into human form, and maintain it would mean the loss of some of his special abilities.
In reality, all he needed to do was return to the wormhole to quickly replenish his energy. However, he didn't want to leave. He had become curious about this kind and interesting girl named Qiao Xi…
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The next day, Mother Qiao specifically asked Qiao Ci to stay home. Firstly, Qiao Xi had announced she was bringing her boyfriend home, hoping the family could have a meal together.
Secondly, Qiao Xi hadn't behaved well when Mo Ye visited, and this was to dispel any lingering doubts Qiao Ci might have.
Father Qiao, considering it a family dinner, boldly sent a message to Mo Ye's assistant, asking if General Mo had time to join them for a meal…
As evening approached, Qiao Xi appeared, arm in arm with a young man in a sky-blue suit, possessing a devilishly handsome appearance.
Mother Qiao had assumed Qiao Xi's boyfriend would be one of her usual companions, or perhaps a nouveau riche. Seeing the unfamiliar man, her smile faltered slightly.
Who was this?
He didn't look like a decent person at all; he had the air of a playboy.
After ushering the human-form Long Mieshi into the house, Mother Qiao pulled Qiao Xi aside and chided, "Whose young master is this? He looks so unfamiliar."
Qiao Xi, full of pride yet speaking mysteriously, said, "Mom, don't worry. He's definitely not inferior to Qiao Ci's boyfriend. But this is a secret; it can only be revealed at the right moment."
She had already planned it: when Long Mieshi loved her and was completely obedient, she would negotiate with him as Earth's representative, bringing about peace between the insectoids and humans.
At that time, humanity would only have to cede some living space to the insectoids in exchange for lasting stability. She would undoubtedly become the most remarkable woman!
Mother Qiao looked at the roguish Long Mieshi with a complex expression but chose to trust her daughter's judgment. Qiao Xi had always competed with Qiao Ci, openly or subtly. Even though Qiao Ci was inferior to her in every way, Qiao Xi still insisted on comparing herself to Qiao Ci.
Her boyfriend, such an important figure, surely wouldn't be too bad. Perhaps the man before her was a low-key heir from a major conglomerate.
Mother Qiao greeted him with a smile, but she found Long Mieshi's demeanor and speech rather peculiar.
His original form was the most comfortable. Transforming into human form made Long Mieshi unaccustomed to many things. However, to avoid losing face in front of Qiao Xi's family, he restrained himself and politely accepted Mother Qiao's solicitous inquiries.
"Mom, where's my sister?" Qiao Xi asked casually, not seeing Qiao Ci.
"Your sister is upstairs. I'll call her down when it's time to eat." Not missing her younger daughter's subtle attempt to show off, Mother Qiao glared at her, "Don't cause trouble. Your sister isn't easy to deal with now, and if things escalate, I won't take your side."
Qiao Xi giggled and nodded repeatedly.
Just then, Qiao Ci walked down.
Long Mieshi looked at Qiao Ci, malice brewing in his eyes. It was this woman who had burned him when he wasn't paying attention. He would settle this score slowly!
Besides, Qiao Xi didn't like her sister, Qiao Ci. So, as her boyfriend, he would solve the problem for her.
Qiao Xi deliberately stood beside Long Mieshi and greeted Qiao Ci first, "Sister, you're down?"
"Mm," Qiao Ci replied indifferently, not glancing at her, let alone her boyfriend, Long Yanshi.
Qiao Xi, not giving up, pulled Long Yanshi over to Qiao Ci and said with a smile, "Sister, this is my boyfriend. His surname is Long. Isn't he quite handsome? How does he compare to brother-in-law?"
"There's no comparison," Qiao Ci finally gave her what she wanted, looking at Long Yanshi and commenting indifferently.
"What?" Qiao Xi didn't quite understand Qiao Ci's words. Surely it wasn't what she was thinking?
Qiao Ci answered her very seriously, "No comparison. Your boyfriend is ugly."
!!!
Qiao Xi: ...
Long Mieshi: ...
Even Mother Qiao, who had been smiling along, wore a strained expression.
She glared at Qiao Ci reproachfully, trying to explain, "Little Long, don't misunderstand. Little Ci means you're not as handsome as her boyfriend. Her boyfriend is Mo Ye; he's recognized by the entire internet as the most handsome and stylish man. You're not at a disadvantage losing to him, hahaha... ha..."
Mother Qiao's words did nothing to alleviate the situation; instead, they made the atmosphere even more awkward.
Qiao Xi's expression soured, and she glared at Qiao Ci, seemingly wanting to start a fight.
But seeing the even more hot-tempered Long Mieshi also wanting to punch her, Qiao Xi, fearing he might expose his identity, suppressed her anger and pulled him back.
She signaled to him that revenge is a dish best served cold!
Long Mieshi currently lacked energy and couldn't defeat Qiao Ci. He might not even be able to return to the insectoid race, so he restrained himself.
However, his face was as dark as coal, giving him the appearance of a little black bug.
Qiao Ci, however, did not let the fire die out. She raised an eyebrow, "What? Want to fight me? Heh."
Then, she glanced at the two of them dismissively, implying quite clearly that they were both trash.
"Who wants to fight my girlfriend?"
At that moment, a clear, magnetic voice rang out. The next second, Mo Ye entered the living room, accompanied by Father Qiao.
Today, he wasn't wearing his white combat uniform. Instead, he wore a subtly luxurious dark blue casual outfit, making him appear as gentle as jade yet exuding an indescribable noble reserve. His slightly pursed thin lips gave him an aura of intense restraint.
At this moment, the only words that came to the minds of everyone present were: handsome, attractive, and powerful presence!
The non-human Long Mieshi: Show-off!
Mo Ye strode with long legs, covering the distance in a few steps to Qiao Ci's side. Like the cold receding to welcome spring, his eyes were gentle as he said, "A'Ci, can I get a meal here?"
Qiao Ci hadn't expected him to come and felt a little surprised. Her eyes curved like melting ice and snow, "Of course, you're most welcome."
At this moment, Mo Ye stood beside Long Yanshi. Mo Ye was one meter eighty-six tall, while Long Mieshi was only one meter eighty-three, instantly making him seem much shorter.
Their appearances were both distinct, making it difficult to declare a clear winner; after all, to each their own.
However, in terms of height, Long Mieshi had lost, and lost quite significantly. Mo Ye looked down at him as if pitying him.
Long Mieshi: MMP, I wonder if it's too late to grow two meters taller now!
"Sis... General Mo, you're here? Let me introduce you, this is my boyfriend, Long Mieshi..." Qiao Xi, with no regard for Long Mieshi now, quickly seized the opportunity to speak to Mo Ye.
"Long Mieshi? Long is the totem of our Blue Star, yet your name carries the words 'Mieshi' (world destruction)? What were the intentions of the person who named you?" Mo Ye looked at Long Mieshi with profound eyes. "Which family do you belong to? What is your ID number?"