Ji Zhaoming became curious: "Are machine races immortal?"
Gu Yunzhou thought for a moment and said, "If the parts are damaged and rusted and they are not replaced, they will die."
Ji Zhaoming opened his mouth in surprise.
Isn't this another form of immortality?
Ji Zhaoming said, "But I don't think there are that many robots."
Gu Yunzhou said, "Because waiting aimlessly is actually a painful thing."
Therefore, even if a robot has not reached its lifespan limit, it will choose to end its own life.
So these robots are lucky.
They finally welcomed their king.
Ji Zhaoming let out a soft "Ah," and subconsciously leaned closer to Gu Yunzhou's embrace, placing his hands behind his back and patting his back as if to comfort him.
Gu Yunzhou asked, "Is Master trying to comfort me?"
Before Ji Zhaoming could answer, Gu Yunzhou immediately added, "That kind of comforting is no longer effective."
"Huh?" Ji Zhaoming asked, puzzled.
Gu Yunzhou leaned down and kissed Ji Zhaoming on the cheek.
What he needed was not something that could be solved with a simple hug.
Of course, Gu Yunzhou didn't dare to go too far, so after a moment's hesitation, the kiss landed on Ji Zhaoming's face.
Gu Yunzhou said, "Only this can comfort me."
28
Chapter 28
Would you like to date me, Master?
The kiss was like a dragonfly skimming the water, fleeting and brief.
The speed was so fast that Ji Zhaoming didn't even have time to react. By the time he wanted to scold Gu Yunzhou with a red face, Gu Yunzhou had already left.
If this topic were brought up again, wouldn't it be even more awkward? This made Ji Zhaoming unable to even utter a reprimand, and he could only look down at his toes.
Ji Zhaoming gently touched his cheek with his palm.
Although the kiss has ended, the feeling is incredibly intense and lingering, making it unforgettable.
Ji Zhaoming was itching with excitement. He clenched his fist and touched his cheek with the back of his hand, as if he couldn't believe it and needed to confirm it again and again.
This kiss seemed like a declaration.
—It is saying that "Gu Yunzhou would never give up on Ji Zhaoming so easily."
Her domineering nature is tinged with a childlike capriciousness, just like Gu Yunzhou himself, who doesn't give people a chance to refuse.
Ji Zhaoming's eyelashes trembled slightly, half-concealing her starry eyes and shy expression. She gripped Gu Yunzhou's clothes tightly, her knuckles showing the blue veins beneath her fair skin.
Gu Yunzhou's breathing became heavier, but after a short while, he suddenly reached out and touched Ji Zhaoming's cold fingers.
Ji Zhaoming: "!!!"
It was as if an animal that had been secretly hiding in a corner had suddenly been discovered and panicked, letting go of the hand.
The little animal stammered, "W-what happened?"
Seeing such an adorable reaction, Gu Yunzhou's eyes softened a little. He swallowed his smile and said, "It's late at night and the dew is heavy. I'm afraid Master will catch a cold."
Ji Zhaoming said awkwardly, "Oh, I see."
He was completely at a loss, staring blankly at Gu Yunzhou.
Gu Yunzhou did not let go of Ji Zhaoming's hand, but instead held it tightly in his palm and knelt on the ground.
Gu Yunzhou was wearing a black and white uniform, and the badge on his chest shone with a golden luster under the light. When he knelt down, a silver chain hanging from his waist touched the ground and made a soft sound.
Ji Zhaoming, dressed in soft pajamas, emerged amidst the reflections of the moonlight. Even the light emanating from his silver chain seemed to soften as the moonlight shone upon him.
Gu Yunzhou asked, "Master seems very scared. Is it because he's nervous?"
Before Ji Zhaoming could answer, Gu Yunzhou immediately countered, "Why? Is it because I kissed Master?"
Towards the end, his voice lowered slightly: "Does Master reject my touch? If so..."
The voice grew softer and softer, finally tinged with distress.
Ji Zhaoming thought that if Gu Yunzhou had ears like a dog, they would droop as low as they could go.
The large dog, abandoned by its owner, stood forlornly in front of him. How could Ji Zhaoming bear to let him remain so depressed?
Moreover, is he really opposed to it?
Ji Zhaoming grabbed Gu Yunzhou's hand, pulled him up, and whispered while clutching the hem of his clothes, "I don't mind."
Even though it was tiny, Gu Yunzhou managed to spot it.
Gu Yunzhou suddenly raised his eyes, which seemed to shoot out the most magnificent aurora in the world.
“But—” Ji Zhaoming quickly stopped, afraid that Gu Yunzhou might do something unexpected, “Who did you learn all this from?”
He had never imagined that Gu Yunzhou would do something so dishonest.
Gu Yunzhou said, "I saw it at the amusement park. The moment I saw it, I wanted to do it to my master."
Perhaps they want to implement it even more thoroughly.
However, Gu Yunzhou would certainly not tell his master any of this.
Gu Yunzhou stretched his head toward Ji Zhaoming so that Ji Zhaoming could stroke his hair, making him look incredibly docile.
Gu Yunzhou said, "Master, go back to sleep first. We can talk about it tomorrow."
Even though the paper separating the two of them was about to be torn apart, Gu Yunzhou wasn't thinking about getting his master to accept him; he just wanted his master to get a good night's sleep before worrying about these things.
Just as his king said.
This is a love affair that will never end.
Therefore, Gu Yunzhou has enough time to wait for the results to take root and sprout, or to die forever in the earth, never having the chance to see the light of day.
However, it is enough to let the people who care about you know that there is a seed hidden under the soil.
Because liking something is a joyful thing in itself.
Ji Zhaoming took the blanket back into the house.
I tossed and turned in bed for a long time, unable to fall asleep.
The feeling of that kiss still lingered on his face, making Ji Zhaoming wonder if Gu Yunzhou had used a lot of force, which was why he couldn't forget it.
The night sky was filled with countless stars by an invisible hand, the moonlight and starlight reflecting each other, a white cloud drifted by leisurely, and a folk song floated in from somewhere.
It was like the lullabies that Ji Zhaoming listened to when he was a child.
Ji Zhaoming drifted off to sleep, still clutching the blanket tightly in his arms.
In another room, Gu He placed a stack of books in front of Gu Yunzhou. "Chief, are these enough lullabies?"
*
Ji Zhaoming was awakened by footsteps outside the door the next day.
He could even hear Gu He trying to suppress his anger, cursing outside the door: "You, you, and the two of you, gathering in front of the King's gate so early in the morning, are you trying to wake the King?"
"...Gu He, your voice is louder, isn't it?"
"That's right, that's right. We just wanted to give Wang a surprise. We did it secretly, unlike you, Gu He, who made such a loud noise. If Wang woke up, he would definitely be woken up by you."
Gu He lowered his voice and said with distress, "I was clearly angered by you guys. Alright, stop standing at the door. Besides, I saw the leader walking in this direction before I came. If the leader catches you arguing here, you might get dismantled."
These words would have had no deterrent effect in the past. The robots here are not afraid of dying or being dismantled.
But ever since their queen arrived, the power of this phrase has skyrocketed, and it is now second only to "being disliked by the king" on the list.
The robots blocking the entrance had no choice but to disperse.
Ji Zhaoming got up, grabbed a coat and draped it over his pajamas, opened the door and asked, "Wait a minute, you guys... oh?"
Just a second ago, Ji Zhaoming heard Gu He say that Gu Yunzhou was walking in this direction, but the next second, Gu Yunzhou appeared right in front of Ji Zhaoming.
Ji Zhaoming had no choice but to swallow back what he was about to say and asked, "How did you get here so quickly?"
Gu Yunzhou countered, "Is this any different from before?"
Ji Zhaoming was stunned.
That's right, every time he opened the door, he could see Gu Yunzhou's straight body.
It was as if Gu Yunzhou had deliberately placed an eye on Ji Zhaoming, and could appear beside him instantly the moment Ji Zhaoming made the slightest move.
So, all things considered, it really isn't any different from before.
Ji Zhaoming suddenly sniffed around and asked, "Huh, what's that smell?"
The air was filled with the aroma of food, like the smell of some kind of pastry.
Hmm, it looks somewhat familiar, like...
Gu Yunzhou took out a small box from behind his back, inside which was a mooncake the size of a palm.
Ji Zhaoming exclaimed excitedly, "Mooncakes?!"
But looking at today's date, it's not the Mid-Autumn Festival, so why did Gu Yunzhou suddenly decide to make mooncakes?
Gu Yunzhou said, "Yes, the book says today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, so I thought I should celebrate with Wang."
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a festival celebrated only by humans. With the extinction of humanity and the different cultures of various races in the interstellar world, the festival was gradually abandoned over time.
That is, the machine race wanted to give the king different surprises every day, so they rummaged through boxes and cabinets to find books and read about these festivals.
However, Ji Zhaoming did check the calendar before going out.
It's only early summer, how could it be Mid-Autumn Festival?
He took the mooncake with a bewildered look on his face, but didn't expose the truth. Instead, he thanked her and said, "I see. You made it? It looks delicious."