novelraw Chapter 125 The Amazing Architect
Chapter 125 The Amazing Architect
Wen Shumu and Ling Suyu: "..."
You can't exactly say you were hoarse from shouting.
Wen Shumu was hesitating about how to answer when he heard Ling Suyu say, "He has a cold."
"It's true that it's easy to catch a cold these days due to the changing seasons." The emperor nodded, gesturing for them to sit down.
Wen Shumu breathed a sigh of relief and secretly glanced at Ling Suyu, only to meet his smiling blue eyes.
Yi Hao first listened to Ling Suyu's brief report on the situation on Fuluo Star, and they did not avoid Wen Shumu.
Wen Shumu then realized that someone would be so heartless as to deliberately lure out a strange beast, and that this person was the heir of a great noble family.
Why would someone who already enjoys a life far more comfortable than the average person do such heinous things?
Perhaps because his expression was too puzzled, Yi Hao said calmly, "For many people, even if they have a certain amount of power and wealth, they will still want more."
"They think that if the alien beasts invade the empire on a large scale, I will be too busy to deal with them." Yi Hao's smile turned cold. "They can even use the rampage of the alien beasts to spread rumors that I am ineffective in my rule, incompetent and unable to protect the safety of the people, thereby undermining public morale."
Wen Shumu frowned: "But in the face of strange beasts, no one can remain unscathed. How can they ensure their own safety?"
A hint of disdain flashed in Ling Suyu's eyes: "People always overestimate themselves and underestimate the unknown."
Yi Hao rested his chin on his hand: "Yes, humans are arrogant. They always think they are superior to other creatures. Before they've even seen a strange beast, they're confident they can handle it. Or... there's something that can dispel their fear."
As if remembering something, his gaze suddenly turned deep and inquisitive as he looked at Wen Shumu.
"When you were at the Wen family's house, did you notice anything strange about Wen Bin?"
Wen Shumu looked puzzled: "What's strange about it?"
Yi Hao explained, "For example, talking to oneself or something."
Wen Shumu shook his head: "I actually see him very rarely, and he doesn't want to see me either. Most of the time I'm alone in my room."
Ling Suyu's eyes darkened slightly: "Is there something you need, Wen Bin?"
Yi Hao stroked his chin and suddenly said, "Are you sure you didn't find Ruocangzhi on Fuluo Star?"
"Sure."
"So I suspect... Wen Bin has some special channel to communicate with the alien beasts."
Upon hearing this, Wen Shumu's pupils contracted sharply.
If abusing one's own child only results in a few years in prison, then colluding with monsters is a capital offense.
With Wen Shumu present, Yi Hao skipped over the kidnapping case and told Ling Suyu about Wen Bin's reaction during the interrogation.
"Wen Bin said—some things are beyond human control." Yi Hao repeated Wen Bin's words. "Or perhaps I'm being paranoid... After that, I had Ambrose interrogate him many times, but there were no new discoveries."
Ling Suyu's face was cold and stern: "You should know that only the Beast King can establish contact with humans."
Wen Shumu was startled and suddenly looked at Ling Suyu.
The Beast King... wasn't he already dead?
Yi Hao shrugged and leaned back on the expensive sofa: "Yeah, that's why I said I might be being paranoid."
His eyes were lowered, his expression inscrutable: "But being in this position, I have to be prepared for all sorts of things, including the worst-case scenario."
Inside the magnificent palace room, the air became stagnant due to the silence, and Wen Shumu even felt as if he dared not breathe.
The sudden knock on the door quickly broke the silence.
Ren Yi didn't come in; he just stood at the door, smiling as he called them to the banquet hall for lunch.
Upon seeing the Empress, Yi Hao's coldness vanished instantly, and he reverted to his familiar refined and elegant demeanor.
With Ren Yi also present during the meal, the atmosphere became much more lively than before.
Ren Yi and Wen Shumu started chatting.
"No wonder you said on the show that you wanted to plan your future career. I was wondering why an Omega from a noble family would have the idea of 'looking for a job'." Ren Yi's eyes showed heartache.
"I was also influenced by everyone at the time. The guests were all excellent, and I wanted to become better too." Wen Shumu smiled faintly, glanced at Ling Suyu, and said, "I also wanted to... help Marshal Ling."
Ren Yi asked, "So, do you have a clear direction now?"
Wen Shumu smiled shyly and said, "I want to be a mecha architect."
He recalled that Ling Suyu's trip to Ninoto had happened so suddenly that he hadn't had a chance to tell Ling Suyu about his goals.
As expected, Ling Suyu raised his eyebrows slightly, clearly somewhat surprised.
Yi Hao teased, "Su Yu doesn't know?"
Wen Shumu hurriedly said, "It's because I haven't found a chance to tell my brother."
Yi Hao said "Oh," and then used his characteristic flirtatious tone again: "So your brother knows now~"
Seeing Wen Shumu's anxious expression, Ling Suyu immediately softened her voice: "Was it Master Adolphus's advice?"
Wen Shumu nodded: "The master sent me a lot of books to read, and said to contact him after I finish reading them."
To his shame, he hasn't been reading much lately.
Ren Yi pondered for a moment and said, "I recently met a very talented architect at a banquet. Su Yu should know him too. His name is Yu Chonglan."
Ling Suyu looked at Wen Shumu: "This is Uncle Yu, whom I mentioned last time, and Yan Zezheng's other father."
Wen Shumu's round eyes widened, and his mouth opened into a circle.
He finally remembered!
At the mecha experience center, he racked his brains trying to remember where he had seen the surname "Yu" before.
It turned out to be in one of the books Adolphus recommended to him, and the author of that book was named "Yu Chonglan"!
With his memory, if he hadn't been interrupted by Yuan Yuan's shout, he should have remembered it on the spot. But too many things happened afterward, and he forgot about it.
Ren Yi noticed his little expression and found it adorable, her smile growing even warmer: "If you need, I can help you with introductions."
Although he had never heard of Yu Chonglan taking on disciples, Ren Yi had a strange confidence in Wen Shumu.
Wen Shumu immediately became serious: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness, but I'm not even at the beginner level yet, let alone able to communicate with experts in this field. I'll finish reading the books that Master Adolphus recommended to me first, and then proceed step by step."
Yi Hao's eyes revealed his approval, and he smiled subtly.
Omega's face gradually overlapped with the serious and dignified face in his memory.
In Wen Shumu's style of doing things, he surprisingly saw a resemblance to Wen Shikun.
They were all so humble yet confident, calm and composed.
Only someone like that can truly be worthy of the position of head of the family.
After lunch, Ling Suyu escorted Wen Shumu back to the manor.
Wen Shumu knew that he and His Majesty still had things to discuss, and originally planned to return on his own, but Ling Suyu insisted on seeing him off.
The two were so affectionate and playful that the Emperor and Empress smiled sweetly, like doting aunts.
After returning Wen Shumu, Ling Suyu once again stepped into the Palace of Helios.
The difference this time was that it wasn't in a large reception room where your voice might echo, but in Yi Hao's study.
Yi Hao also put away his frivolous and playful demeanor in front of Ren Yi, and handed a document to Ling Suyu with a deep gaze.