ASFTB 43: From Now On, You Must Love Madam More 1

Li Lingfeng turned around and looked at him. The man’s gaze reflected Jian Chengxi’s figure.

His body was so tall and his little wife looked so petite. The heat on his body surged. Li Lingfeng’s voice was low and hoarse, “Do you know what you’re saying?”

Jian Chengxi took a deep breath. He lowered his head and lightly nodded. “Mm… I know.”

As his voice fell, Li Lingfeng’s once-proud and strong self-control seemed to turn into ashes at that moment.

“Bang!“

The door of the lounge was slammed shut.

On the single bed in the Marshal’s private lounge, someone’s figure was pinned down.

This was their first kiss.

Unlike the forehead kiss from before, it was a real kiss this time. Their lips and teeth entwined with a genuine embrace. Jian Chengxi’s nose was filled with the man’s strong and domineering scent.

The powerful sense of oppression belonging to the beastman made the fragile elf feel scared.

Jian Chengxi instinctively wanted to pull back, but Li Lingfeng’s large hand supported the back of his head, using the force to deepen the kiss.

They snuggled together.

Li Lingfeng’s kiss was strong and domineering, just like the person himself.

It was not until Jian Chengxi felt like he could not breathe anymore before he was finally released. His eyes were moist, his face was flushed, and his lips were tinged red.

They can feel each other’s heartbeat and warmth.

Their clothes were scattered on the ground.

Li Lingfeng’s hands, due to years of battle, had long since been covered with a layer of calluses.

Jian Chengxi’s eyes were filled with tears. His physical condition was still hard to overcome. His voice was soft and trembling, “It hurts…”

Li Lingfeng’s movements came to a stop.

He looked into Jian Chengxi’s eyes. Tears slid down from those beautiful eyes. Those eyes are beautiful when they smile, but unexpectedly, they are also beautiful when crying.

He wanted him to keep crying.

Yet he also hoped that he could smile often.

The man’s cold and handsome face was deep. His eyes, usually cold and emotionless, were half-closed at this moment. His rough fingertip traced across Jian Chengxi’s eye corner.

Jian Chengxi opened his eyes and looked at him, his wet eyelashes glistening with mist.

Li Lingfeng’s voice echoed in his ear, “Don’t cry.”

The bed trembled slightly.

Li Lingfeng stood up from the bed.

Jian Chengxi looked at him with some confusion.

Li Lingfeng stood at the edge of the bed. His body was solid and steady like a mountain. His military uniform, always tightly buttoned, was now undone, revealing his strong and firm chest, exuding the charm of masculine hormones.

The effect of the love powder was still lingering.

Add in the beastly instincts and the affectionate intimacy, making it hard for anyone to restrain themselves.

Yet Li Lingfeng still turned around to look at him, his voice low and hoarse, “You’re afraid of pain. I will hurt you.”

Jian Chengxi was surprised to see him walk towards the ice water he had placed in the bathroom.

Li Lingfeng’s condition was obviously not good.

Perhaps it was because the beast period was approaching, the veins on his arm were bulging and his entire body looked like it was in a very dangerous state. No one dared to approach such a powerful beastman.

However, when Li Lingfeng started to walk, he was stopped by someone.

It was a snow-white arm.

Jian Chengxi looked at him with his eyes moist, his voice soft, “Actually… you don’t have to leave.”

It wasn’t even a great force, but it made the powerful beastman stop.

Jian Chengxi pressed his lips together, his hand trembling slightly. He took a deep breath and said, “C–could we try a way that won’t hurt…”

Li Lingfeng looked back at him in surprise.

Jian Chengxi’s gaze fell on the man’s particularly aroused and excited area. He took a deep breath, his slender and long fingers curled slightly. “What do you think…”

Li Lingfeng: “…”

He stopped in his tracks.

The beastman’s beast period deeply craved the comfort of a partner. In the past, he had always endured it alone.

Yet today, everything was different.

His little wife was far more effective than any inhibitor.

He was his antidote.

Afternoon—

The two children were visiting the military’s new mechas and the military parade.

Li Chen was seeing something different for the first time. It was not what was in the books and no longer a simulation pod but real mechas. His eyes lit up completely.

The soldier in the cockpit saw that the child liked it and purposely teased him, saying, “When you grow up, you’ll have a chance to learn how to pilot a mecha.”

Li Chen said, “I want to design even more powerful mechas in the future.”

The soldier in the cockpit smiled and almost didn’t take such comment seriously. “This little kid’s ambition is quite big. You’re going to design mechas? Can you even pilot one?”

Li Chen said, “I have watched the videos.”

The soldier in the cockpit wasn’t concerned. “Anyone can watch videos, but watching and actually operating are worlds apart. You think you’re a genius and can just get in then drive?”

Li Chen remained silent.

At this moment, the control console transmitted a message:【Number 03, ascend 130 degrees to the left. There’s a warship in your left front that needs to land, please avoid.】

These are all temporary orders.

The pilot only saw Li Chen as a child and teasingly smiled, saying, “You see, mechas are not as simple as you think. They require sudden evasive maneuvers, not like your little toys. If you encounter a situation like this, do you think you can handle it?”

The little child stood beside the pilot. He was even shorter than the height of the command cabin.

Li Chen raised his head, looking somewhat delicate, but still hadn’t fully opened.

He even looked somewhat immature.

The boy climbed into the co-pilot seat while the pilot was dumbfounded. His little hand grasped the control stick.

The pilot did not have the time to stop him—

Li Chen’s gaze was extremely firm, and his arms quickly moved across the control panel.

The pilot: “Hey… you!”

The warship started, and under the command of the control console, it successfully completed the route evasion with 02. Crossing the body, the arc was perfect and the calculations were precise with no errors.

The pilot was dumbfounded.

He looked at Li Chen, and Li Chen also looked at him. The usually quiet boy spoke up and said, “Is this how you drive it?”

The pilot: “…”

How could it not be?

Every one of their pilots must go through layers of selection, and they have to study for a long time before they can operate a mecha. Yet the boy in front of him had only watched videos!

In the previous unit, you should know there was no one who could operate a mecha barehanded without any training, except their Grand Marshal, Li Lingfeng!

Which officer’s family is this child from?

How is he so amazing?

The pilot, still maintaining a responsible attitude, spoke up, “Who is your family…”

He had just asked the question when the cockpit door opened, and Li Lingfeng entered from outside.

The deputy general followed behind with Li Suisui.

The marshal walked in, stepping firmly in his military boots. His steps were steady, and his whole body exuded an aura of authority that didn’t need anger to command respect. Li Lingfeng’s gaze fell on the people in the cockpit.

The pilot stood up somewhat flustered, saluted, and said, “Marshal!”

Li Lingfeng nodded.

The deputy general from behind walked over and smiled. He said, “You’re pretty good, kid. Your technical moves are much better than before, we saw that side maneuver from the back just now.”

The air fell into a deathly silence.

The deputy general was stunned when he saw the child in the co-pilot seat, then, in disbelief, he shifted his gaze to the pilot’s face.

The pilot: “…”

I can retire now.

Li Lingfeng looked at the child sitting down and quietly said, “Li Chen.”

The boy stood up from the co-pilot seat.

Li Lingfeng picked him up. “What are you doing?”

The pilot didn’t expect that this child was Li Lingfeng’s son!!

As expected, like father, like son. They’re both fierce…

The pilot quickly explained. “Sir, this child is very talented. He just operated it for a bit, and did the sideward diagonal parking and other maneuvers very well!”

He thought Li Lingfeng would particularly praise the child, but unexpectedly…

Li Lingfeng looked at Li Chen and said, “You operated it?”

Li Chen nodded.

Li Lingfeng’s stern face remained unchanged as he said, “How confident were you when you operated it?”

Li Chen thought for a moment and honestly replied, “Ninety percent.”

It is actually an excellent performance.

However—

Li Lingfeng’s face remained unchanged. The man’s eyes were deep, his voice was mature and steady as he said, “The warship is different from the simulated game you controlled. The consequences of any mistakes cannot be underestimated so don’t act unless you’re completely sure. Understood?”

He is very strict when disciplining his child, and never tolerates anything just because the child is young.

The two soldiers behind them were stunned.

The deputy general stole a glance and whispered, “General, when you previously fought the Zerg, didn’t you also…”

Wasn’t it also your first time piloting a mecha?

He thought to himself quietly.

Li Lingfeng turned around and gave him a faint glance, and said, “That’s different.”

The deputy general looked at him in confusion.

Li Lingfeng’s tall body was straight. His voice was calm, but it carried a sense of confident arrogance, Yet he indeed had the basis to be arrogant. The man who, even without systematic training, dared to operate a mecha for the first time, said calmly, “At that time, I was 100% confident.”

The deputy general/The pilot: “…”

He’s completely not leaving any room for others to survive, huh?

After the tour ended, the group of people came down from the warship.

Li Suisui walked beside them. The little girl looked around proudly, and looked up at Li Lingfeng and said, “Father, why didn’t Daddy come?”

Li Lingfeng had already changed into a new outfit.

The man’s steps were steady and powerful. He looked in very good condition and could even be described as radiant.

Li Suisui’s delicate little face was tilted upwards. The adorable little child looked up at her father in confusion.

Li Lingfeng thought of the person on the bed. The coldness in his eyes was softened by a hint of warmth. His voice was low, “Daddy said he’s a little tired, let him rest properly.”

Li Suisui said in confusion, “But Uncle said dinner is coming up soon. Isn’t Daddy coming for dinner?”

Li Lingfeng’s expression remained unchanged, and he said meaningfully, “He’s already eaten.”

Li Suisui: ?

Evening—

The military canteen was very lively.

When Jian Chengxi arrived, it was lively here. Today was the monthly military parade inspection, and the canteen was having a full meat feast. As he approached, the smell of roasted meat filled the air.

From a distance, the child’s calling voice came through, “Daddy!”

Jian Chengxi saw the child and walked over.

Li Suisui rushed into his arms, and instinctively wanted to be held by Daddy.

Jian Chengxi’s arms ached. His legs were sore and weak, unable to exert strength, so he changed it to patting the child’s head and asked, “Did you have fun today?”

Li Suisui nodded and said, “I had fun.”

Jian Chengxi asked patiently, “What did you play?”

Li Suisui said, “Uncle took Suisui to play with a gun. He said next time I’ll be better at shooting rabbits!”

“…”

What a fun activity.

He just doesn’t know if the rabbit is happy.

Jian Chengxi was about to express his thoughts when he heard Li Suisui ask, “Daddy, why is your voice hoarse?”

“Ah,” Jian Chengxi cleared his throat, and, feeling guilty, turned his eyes away. “Daddy choked on food.”

Oh, heavens.

Forgive him for the sin of lying!

Li Suisui’s eyes were innocent. “What did Daddy eat to be so careless?”

Jian Chengxi stammered, “J–just, anyway, it wasn’t anything tasty!”

The canteen not far away was serving food.

Li Lingfeng walked over. He took his daughter to his side and gave Jian Chengxi a glance, and said, “You’re awake?”

Jian Chengxi nodded. There really was nothing when he spoke to his daughter, but when he saw Li Lingfeng at this moment, he suddenly thought of some untimely images. His face suddenly turned red.

The roasted meat from the canteen smelled really good.

His stomach rumbled loudly.

Li Suisui heard it. She looked up and said, “Daddy, are you hungry?”

Jian Chengxi responded and said, “A little.”

“Ah.” Li Suisui turned around. “But didn’t Father say you were full?”

Jian Chengxi: “…”

His gaze met Li Lingfeng’s.

The tall and handsome man seemed completely different from the wild and uncontrollable look he had in the afternoon. He seemed to have completely returned to his usual serious and steady demeanor.

Li Lingfeng looked down at him from above with his dark eyes and said in a low voice, “Hungry?”

It was clearly a serious question, but his voice was deep and hoarse with a magnetic quality.

It was as if it made him dazed and he seemed to recall the seductive voice from the afternoon that was still echoing in his ears.

Jian Chengxi’s mind couldn’t control the chaotic thoughts, but he still nodded. “Mm…”

Li Lingfeng nodded and said, “Come over and eat some.”

Their seats were at the main table.

Some of the officers’ families also came for this parade.

There’s only this one opportunity each month when the families can visit. Everytime at this time, the troops open up the dining hall for a full meat feast.

Jian Chengxi took his seat.

An admiral was sitting next to him.

The admiral was grilling meat.

Jian Chengxi noticed there were only a few fruits on the table and even the vegetables were few. He was a bit surprised.

The admiral’s skin was dark and rough. He looked very different from the pampered people of Sky City. He ate the meat boldly, and when he saw Jian Chengxi arrive, he spoke in a rough, bold manner, “Hello, Madam. You’ve arrived. Be sure to eat more meat!”

Jian Chengxi nodded and smiled, saying, “Thank you.”

He looked at the admiral and hesitated a little.

In the end, Jian Chengxi couldn’t hold back and asked, “Eating too much roasted meat would get a bit greasy, right? It would be better to wrap it in vegetables.”

The admiral was eating the meat and replied, “Vegetables are too expensive and there’s just not enough to eat. Us rough men are lucky enough to have meat to eat. Usually, with the large amount of training, we just drink nutrient solution. These fruits and vegetables are saved for my wife to eat!”

Only then did Jian Chengxi notice the woman sitting beside the admiral.

She looked like a very genuine and honest, country woman.

Actually, she was very beautiful, but years of hard labor had made her appear somewhat waxed and pale. The woman smiled at him, “Hello, Madam.”

Jian Chengxi immediately replied, “Hello.”

In front of the woman, there were quite a few vegetables and fruits, but she hadn’t eaten any.

There was a child next to her who appeared to be under one or two years old.

All the food had been saved for the child to eat.

“It’s hard to finally get to eat these sweet things,” the woman explained somewhat shyly to Jian Chengxi. “The child has never eaten these before.”

Many of the current officers were promoted from the Underground City.

Before this, they were mostly commoners.

Jian Chengxi looked at the woman’s simple and sincere smile. His thoughts became unexpectedly complicated.

In Sky City, a place of high consumption and luxury, the prices of fruits and vegetables in the mall have reached an outrageous level.

For many people, even eating it occasionally is a luxury.

Who sets the rules for life, and who decides the fate one must bear?

Why do the people of the Underground City have to live so hard?

Li Suisui’s voice came through, “Daddy, Suisui wants to eat meat.”

Jian Chengxi snapped back to his senses and asked, “Do you want to eat glow fruit, Suisui? Daddy will get some for you.”

“No need.” Li Suisui’s voice was soft and tender, “Daddy picked a lot this afternoon and they’re very sweet. Suisui has already eaten a lot.”

Jian Chengxi was somewhat moved by the child’s words.

What if he could grow fruits for the people of the Underground City, so that everyone could be well-fed and well-clothed and no longer need to rely on other country’s imports?

He was just thinking—

When a roasted meat was placed on the plate in front of him.

Jian Chengxi looked up and saw Li Lingfeng’s face. The man said in a low voice, “Aren’t you hungry? Eat.”

The roasted meat was golden and crispy. It looked especially fragrant.

Jian Chengxi nodded and said, “Alright.”

He tried to reach out to pick up the roasted meat, but his sore wrist couldn’t even hold the chopsticks steadily. With a “clink,” they fell to the ground.

“…”

Jian Chengxi’s hand trembled slightly.

The deputy general across from them saw, and asked, “What happened to Madam’s hand?”

Jian Chengxi couldn’t dare to say the real reason, so he could only cover up and say, “It’s nothing, it’s nothing. It’s just that I might have overworked this afternoon and got tired.”

After the deputy general heard this, he sincerely sighed. “Madam is truly hardworking. I really envy the general.”

Upon hearing this, the other soldiers immediately mindlessly echoed:

“It’s too hard.”

“Truly a model worker.”

“Madam, you must take care of your health!”

The deputy general even leaned in and said, “General, you usually don’t care enough for Madam, but you must remember how good Madam is and love him more!”

Jian Chengxi: ?

However, Li Lingfeng calmly gave him a glance. The man’s stern face showed no extra expression before looking at his little wife. “Is that so?”

Jian Chengxi: “…”

It’s all nonsense.

I might as well be dead.