Chapter 72: The Admiral Unexpectedly Meets the Parents

The First Prince’s case was finally filed, but this was just the beginning. There would still be a long tug-of-war.

His side had formed an excellent team of lawyers, but Luo Ran’s side was not bad either.

Originally, even though he was wealthy, Yuan Han couldn’t find a reliable lawyer because of the First Prince’s connections, but it was different now. With Lucas and Luo Ran coming forward, the team of lawyers on the military’s side was no worse than that of the First Prince.

Now the general public and media were in an uproar, with analysis and discussion posts appearing endlessly on the Starnet.

— War between the Admiral and the Royal Family?! What does this mean?

— Analysis of the competition for Crown Prince. What role does the Admiral play?

XXXX: Oh my god……so Yuan Han’s accusation is actually true? The First Prince not only violated an Omega, but also embezzled? The First Prince is so disgusting and terrible, ba! How can such a person be the ruler of the Empire? It’s not worth the internal and external troubles!

XXXX: It’s so complicated. I don’t know about this, but I’ll follow in the Admiral’s footsteps. He won’t harm us or the Empire. He does what he says!

XXXX: I really don’t know what to say. The star bandit problem hasn’t been solved yet, the Empire needs more weapons and mechas, and the frontiers need stronger protection so that we can gain a foothold in this vast galaxy. Not to mention that the development of desolate stars is also imminent, and the First Prince is actually putting money in his own pockets? Isn’t it unbelievable?!

XXXX: Uh…..maybe the First Prince was framed? According to analysis, the Empire has a Second Prince and Third Prince who might pretend to be a pig to eat a tiger. The forces of the Council are also very complicated. First of all, the Admiral must not be a bad person, but what if he is being used by others to bring down the First Prince? After all, he came forward at this time because the construction funds for the military base are suspected of being embezzled.

XXXX: Agreed, the case has been filed, and not much has been found yet. Let’s wait and see. The First Prince doesn’t look like this sort of person, and he’s handled the Empire’s official affairs very well all along.

XXXX: There’s presently no solid evidence of corruption. What if the Yuan Han incident was a honey trap?

. . . . . .

Pa!

Zhou Mingyu put his terminal on the table, feeling a little frustrated.

He had been cautious for many years and traded with the star pirates during this time, so how did he make a mistake here?

Why did the military department suddenly investigate at this time?

Could it be that Lucas was trying to find out about the drugs that night, and this was the outcome…..?

He had seen the video frantically reposted on the internet. It was a surveillance clip of him holding Yuan Han down in the hallway and entering a room with a kiss.

He had been careful to make sure that there was no surveillance in the room, but this……

The day before, he really couldn’t control his emotions.

It was indeed a single mistake that would cause everlasting regret.

“Don’t worry, Your Highness, they have no solid evidence.” Cyril filled Zhou Mingyu’s wine.

The two of them were presently in a small private room of Zhou Mingyu’s own restaurant, a place where no one else would find them.

“How do you know?” Zhou Mingyu took it with a frown and said, “Did you inquire?”

“This……”

Cyril said with some embarrassment: “I had people negotiate, but Huntsman wasn’t willing.”

Now that a case had been filed, Zhou Mingyu was in a very sensitive position, and the prosecutorial and military departments were also investigating him. Zhou Mingyu thought that he must get out as soon as possible and at least cut off contact with the star pirates for the time being. It wouldn’t be too late to establish a contract with them later if needed. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be good if some clues were found.

But Huntsman was unwilling.

Cyril frowned and said: “They may have tasted the sweetness of the J5 factory and don’t want to leave. They are unwilling to terminate the transaction with Your Highness.”

“Furthermore, Huntsman said they are producing the first batch of Meteor Showers, and they’re almost finished. They need funds and materials very much, and can’t just leave so abruptly.”

Zhou Mingyu set down the cup with a bit of annoyance.

“Dogskin plaster.”

“This…..we can only endure it. We need them, after all.” Cyril paused, then smiled and pantomimed slitting his throat. “We can’t fight against the Admiral alone.”

“En.”

They could only hope that everything went well.

. . . . . . 

Luo Ran stayed in the office with Lucas these two days.

Lucas was safe and healthy, and still lost his temper in the office as usual. Word spread quickly about how the abuse of adjutants in the military was treated, reassuring the whole country.

Then, it was almost New Year’s Eve.

On January 1st, the Empire would set off the most splendid fireworks. The whole country would make New Year’s wishes together, and family members would gather together for dinner.

Luo Ran glanced at the date. At this time, soldiers on the frontier could come back in batches to reunite with their families, and his older brother……would be back soon.

Luo Ran couldn’t help looking forward to it, and happily made a tick on the calendar.

In the second year that Luo Ran had become Lucas’s secretary, Lucas noticed that Luo Ran’s brother — after graduating from the military academy, Luo Xingyuan received an S rating due to his extremely excellent grades and initial mission, and was directly promoted to Second Lieutenant under Lu Cheng’s command.

Lucas personally assessed Luo Xingyuan, and he was promoted to Major half a year later, becoming the commander of a border area.

Luo Xingyuan’s promotion could be considered a rocket soaring straight into the sky. Therefore, when he went to the frontier, he was naturally questioned by the people below him, who said that he had entered through a back door because of Luo Ran.

It couldn’t be said that Luo Xingyuan hadn’t relied on Luo Ran at all, but in less than half a year, he proved himself with his own strength, gained a foothold on the frontier, and was now a bigshot.

“Is Secretary Luo’s brother coming back too?”

Seeing Luo Ran looking at the calendar all the time, Rong Duo also leaned over and said with a smile: “My brother is coming back as well! He is Major Luo’s adjutant.”

“Rong An. I heard my brother mention him.”

“Really?” Rong Duo was clearly very happy, and smiled as she said: “My brother and I end up talking about Major Luo every day. He says he’s super capable and handsome, the best Beta ever seen. I say that Major Luo’s younger brother, Secretary Luo, is the best Beta, and we quarrel about it every day.”

Luo Ran also smiled.

His brother was indeed the pride of their family.

Back then, Luo Ran and his mother worked tirelessly to pay Luo Xingyuan’s tuition, and got the best return.

“That’s right,” Rong Duo said with a smile on her face, “The secretary’s office is going to buy milk tea for lunch, shall I order one for the Secretary too? The store that just opened is very popular, and it’s a very happy thing to drink, tasty and sweet.”

“Thank you.” Luo Ran nodded.

Near noon, a male Beta from the secretary’s office, really came with a big bag of milk tea.

“It’s here, it’s here!” Rong Duo and the others in the secretary’s office came out to greet him.

“Thank you for your hard work.”

“It’s not hard work at all. The best and most special one is for Secretary Luo!”

Seeing everyone buzzing with excitement, Luo Ran smiled and stepped forward to take his cup.

Coconut milk tea, full of coconut pulp.

Luo Ran gave a nod and sat back in his original position, poking it open with a straw to drink it.

He lowered his head for a sip, drinking while reading through official documents.

Concentrating on his work, time passed unknowingly.

It was already after evening when Luo Ran set down his pen.

Luo Ran was planning to rest for a while when there was a stabbing pain in his stomach. It came so suddenly that Luo Ran was taken off guard, and immediately bent over holding his stomach.

“Secretary Luo…..?”

“What’s wrong with Secretary Luo?!”

Seeing this, the rest of the people immediately gathered around.

Luo Ran was dripping with cold sweat from the pain, his face pale.

As soon as he went upstairs, Lucas saw the people in the secretary’s office surrounding Luo Ran. He frowned and asked: “What’s wrong?”

Lucas stepped forward and was taken aback.

Luo Ran bent forward and placed his forehead on his knees, saying: “I’m……fine. I’ll just take some painkillers.”

Lucas noticed the empty disposable cup on Luo Ran’s desk with a few pieces of coconut remaining at the bottom.

“Coconut…..?” Lucas saw it and was instantly furious. He picked it up and threw it in the trash can to the side, then yelled: “Didn’t I tell you not to eat coconut? You have a bad stomach and you’re allergic to it!”

It was no wonder Luo Ran didn’t remember. After all, he didn’t often encounter it, and even if he did, Lucas took it away and ate it. 

“Sorry…..” Luo Ran lowered his head and said hoarsely, “The medicine……is in the drawer.”

Lucas took a deep breath and opened the cabinet door roughly to search for it. After the box of medicine was found, Rong Duo quickly poured warm water from the kitchen.

Lucas directly had Luo Ran take the medicine, and then…..picked him up horizontally.

The movement was gentle and careful.

“I’ll take him to the hospital for an examination.”

Lucas strode down the stairs and onto the aircraft just like that.

But Luo Ran was actually fine. What could be so bad about a stomachache? It was only that Lucas was anxious, and the doctor asked Luo Ran to stay in the ward for an exam. In the end, Shen Xiluo would come to re-examine him.

Luo Ran’s spiritual state had improved by now, and he could even establish a spiritual connection to comfort Lucas, but Lucas had not quite stabilized yet.

“The Admiral isn’t angry anymore…..?” After taking the medicine, it didn’t hurt so much. Luo Ran lay on the hospital bed, smiling as he gazed at Lucas, who was beside him pouring water.

“I am, ah.” Lucas said coldly with a straight face: “But I still need you to edit official documents for me, and I can’t leave you alone even if I’m angry.”

Luo Ran just smiled: “The Admiral is so kind to me.”

“Don’t use this act.” Lucas pointed at Luo Ran and said, “I’m not buying it!”

Luo Ran chuckled.

Lucas laughed angrily.

Luo Ran had a very, very good memory, as everyone knew. He could remember every little detail, but couldn’t even remember his own taboos.

“Don’t be angry, Admiral. This is a chance for Dr. Shen to come and give me a thorough examination tomorrow.”

“Go to sleep.” Lucas poked Luo Ran’s nose and said: “Don’t talk, and don’t sneakily stay up late to read official documents for me, or I’ll find out and beat you up.”

“Okay.”

Luo Ran smiled and nodded.

Then, Lucas seized the time to return to the office to grab the official documents and help Luo Ran finish his last bit of business.

Luo Ran remained alone in the ward. It was still early and he couldn’t fall asleep, so he took out his terminal and went surfing the Starnet.

The Starnet was full of discussions about the First Prince and the struggle for power. Luo Ran read for a while, and after finding out which way the wind was blowing, he didn’t feel like reading anymore, and went to the CP exclusive section instead.

[Blessings]: I wish Secretary Luo a swift recovery!

[Dry Goods]: The intimacy of the office elevator, I was in the crowd, too shameful, la!

[Dry Goods]: Princess carry! Secretary Luo wasn’t feeling well, and the Admiral sent him to the hospital himself!

XXXX: Ahhhh, I am a small employee at the office, and was fortunate enough to witness two beautiful love scenes! First there was the elevator incident a few days ago, and today Secretary Luo fell weakly into the arms of the Admiral. The Admiral picked him up in a handsome and heroic manner, and boarded the aircraft faster than lightning! The Admiral in wartime can hold a pass against ten thousand enemies, but facing Secretary Luo, he is even stronger!

XXXX: Yiiiiii! Will the secretary act spoiled and say that if he is given ten kisses, his stomach won’t hurt?

XXXX: Ahhh maybe the Admiral will say “go a round with me” and it won’t hurt anymore!

Luo Ran: “…….”

His parents must have seen this news, as it was popular and on the front page.

Luo Ran: “……”

So shameful.

Luo Ran could only report to his parents first that he was safe. He said that he was undergoing a physical examination at the hospital, and it was just common stomach pain, so they didn’t have to worry.

And then Luo Ran fell asleep.

Of course, he didn’t expect that his parents would come visit him the next morning due to their worry.

. . . . . . .

The next morning, Lucas came to the hospital early, before dawn.

Lucas wanted to give Luo Ran a surprise, so he went next door to the kitchen provided by the VIP ward.

He was extremely proud. He would make breakfast for Luo Ran today, a pot of delicious porridge!

Lucas thought to himself that he had probably seen the work of the military department’s cooking class before, so he was confident.

The first step should be to cook the rice.

Lucas opened the rice bucket, grabbed a large handful of white rice and threw it into the frying pan, directly turning on the fire.

. . . . . . .

Luo Cheng was still at work, so Wang Zitong came to the hospital first.

She registered downstairs, and after confirming her identity, the military personnel on guard allowed her to go up.

Wang Zitong saw movement in the kitchen next door, and the door was still open, so she turned in to have a look.

Bang—

As soon as Wang Zitong stepped inside, there was an explosion.

Wang Zitong: “…….”

What she saw was Lucas, who was looking at the frying pan with a dazed, slightly gray expression.

The pan and electric stove were also smoking, and the pan had been fried into several pieces.

Reasonably speaking, no matter how capable an electric stove was, without water or oil, if you directly heated the dry rice, it would be unable to handle the abuse and explode.

Wang Zitong: “…….”

Lucas: “…….”

Silence.

Eerie silence.

Lucas was also startled. He first glanced at Luo Ran next door through the window, and was relieved to find that he hadn’t woken up.

Unexpectedly, there were dangerous weapons in the kitchen. Lucas looked innocently at the pot, and then at Wang Zitong.

“I didn’t do anything!”

Fuck!

Wang Zitong was wearing white today, very elegant, so Lucas thought it was the nurse that Rong Duo hired the night before.

Lucas shouted: “What is the matter with this rice?”

Wang Zitong paused, then said with a smile: “What is the Admiral trying to make?”

“Porridge.”

Wang Zitong was a little surprised. She didn’t expect Lucas to know how to cook.

Although……it was more like setting the kitchen on fire than cooking.

“Can I try?” Wang Zitong took in the smoking kitchen again and said: “If the Admiral wants to drink porridge, I can help.”

After all, it was just washing the rice and putting it in. It didn’t take much time.

“No! I want to do it myself.” Lucas puffed up his chest and said proudly: “I want Luo Ran to feel my sincerity!”

“Later, you can teach me how to cook a fried egg with love!”

Wang Zitong: “…….”

Wang Zitong: “Okay, ah.”

She didn’t expect that Lucas would……cook for Luo Ran.