I controlled the entire Zerg race with my superb culinary skills.

This visit was not only to inspect the work, but also to commend Chu Yang and Wang Xingyu, whose heroic performance on the battlefield is already widely known.

During his inspection of the military headquarters, Chu Yang saw Song Ya. It had been a while since he last saw him. He seemed to have grown taller and looked much more robust. He was wearing a dark green military uniform and a military cap, standing expressionlessly in the swarm of insects.

Even when he saw Chu Yang, Song Ya's expression didn't change; he was like a mechanical insect, but he was very excited inside.

Seeing Chu Yang reminded him of Youyou. He wondered how Youyou was doing, whether he was eating well, whether he was feeling better, and whether he was thinking about him.

After visiting the training camp of the female larvae, they moved on to the next location.

Wherever he went, there were swarms of insects. Chu Yang was a little curious, though. Where did the long-haired silver-gray insect who had come with the Crown Prince earlier go? Could he have been a bodyguard hiding in the shadows?

After all the tours were completed, it was time to award Chu Yang and Wang Xingyu the honorary medals personally bestowed by the Insect Emperor.

The medal is red with a circular background and three silver stars engraved on it.

Xiao Mufeng smiled, picked up a medal from the tray carried by the attendant, approached Chu Yang, then bowed slightly and slowly pinned the medal to his chest.

Because we were so close, we could clearly smell Xiao Mufeng's pheromones; they smelled like pine.

The reason I can remember this taste so clearly is because there used to be a mountain behind the Taoist temple, and there were many pine trees on the mountain.

Every autumn, they would go up the mountain to collect pine needles and pine cones, and sometimes they would cut some pine branches to cook, so he could tell what the smell was as soon as he smelled it.

"Lord Chu Yang, congratulations, you are a role model for all male insects."

"Thank you for your kind words, Your Highness. I was merely fulfilling my duties as a male insect."

Facing Xiao Mufeng, Chu Yang merely maintained a polite smile.

After the medals were awarded, it was time for a group photo. He deliberately stood very close to Chu Yang, holding hands for almost a minute before it ended. Then he tilted his head slightly towards Chu Yang and said softly.

"I look forward to having lunch with His Excellency Chu Yang at noon."

When it was my turn to present the medal to Wang Xingyu, Xiao Mufeng kept a certain distance from him.

His subordinates quickly pinned the medal on, exchanged a few polite words, and finally took a group photo, which concluded the meeting.

After this process was completed, Chu Yang secretly withdrew from the jury and went to the kitchen, which had been arranged in advance.

Chu Yang thought about this meal for a long time. The other party was the Crown Prince, a person of noble status, so the presentation of the dishes had to be exquisite.

Just as Chu Yang finished cleaning up the ingredients, another insect appeared in the kitchen. It was the same female insect with gorgeous, exquisite clothes and long silver-gray hair who had disappeared.

"Your Excellency Chu Yang, hello. I am the one who accompanied His Highness the Crown Prince. My name is Lan Yi'an. You must have heard of me. We filmed a variety show together before."

Lan Yi'an stood opposite Chu Yang and spoke to him in a gentle tone. He hadn't expected that Chu Yang would be even more handsome in real life than on TV.

Moreover, the closer he looked, the more he resembled his father, and he had already come to a definite conclusion about Chu Yang's identity: a bastard.

After hearing Lan Yi'an's self-introduction, Chu Yang finally realized why he looked familiar; he hadn't expected him to be a guest on the variety show he filmed back then.

As for that variety show, Chu Yang hadn't watched it since filming ended. He only knew about Lan Yi'an because Xu Le had compiled information about her beforehand.

"I didn't expect Lord Lan Yi'an to have this identity. It's clear you must be very capable."

There was no hostility in Lan Yi'an's eyes; instead, there were emotions that Chu Yang couldn't understand.

While chatting, he slowly moved closer to Chu Yang, thinking to see if there were any loose hairs on him.

The two insects chatted for a long time, but he still couldn't find a single hair.

Because cooking produces fumes, Lan Yi'an had no choice but to leave the kitchen.

Chu Yang's tense heart finally relaxed after he left. He really was a secret guard. He had stayed there for so long, probably because he was afraid that Chu Yang would poison him.

The meal was prepared with great care. The braised pork was cut into small pieces so that it was easy to eat one bite at a time. The braised ribs were also deboned in advance, otherwise it would be too inelegant for a prince to spit out bones while eating. The squirrel-shaped mandarin fish was also a variety of fish with fewer bones.

As for the vegetarian dishes, Chu Yang specially paired them with beautiful colors, making each dish vibrant in color and artistically presented.

For soup, I made cream of mushroom soup. For cold dishes, I prepared boneless lemon chicken feet, honey-glazed glutinous rice lotus root, and a vegetable and fruit salad.

After everything was prepared, Xiao Mufeng's servants had to inspect it to make sure there were no problems before they brought out the dishes.

The dining table was covered with a beautiful gold tablecloth, and all the tableware was in the same color scheme.

Plates of delicious-looking and fragrant dishes were placed one by one on the table.

A servant was standing next to Xiao Mufeng, and he was stopped just as he was about to serve the dishes.

"You may all leave. I would like to have this meal alone with Lord Chu Yang."

Wang Xingyu, who came in with Chu Yang, nudged him with his elbow, his eyelids slightly raised, and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips.

The restaurant, which had seemed a bit crowded, immediately became quiet and spacious.

"Lord Chu Yang, please."

Xiao Mufeng gestured to him, and Chu Yang nodded and sat down opposite him.

"With so many dishes, which one should I eat first?"

With no other insects around, Xiao Mufeng became more relaxed, holding a knife and fork in his hand, looking expectantly at Chu Yang.

"Your Highness, I recommend this boneless lemon chicken feet. It has a delicious sweet and sour flavor."

After Chu Yang finished his introduction, the insect opposite him still looked at him expectantly, showing no intention of eating him.

After the two insects stared at each other for a few seconds, Chu Yang suddenly realized that the insect was waiting for him to serve him food.

So I picked up the serving chopsticks and placed a boneless chicken foot covered in broth on his plate.

A faint smile graced Xiao Mufeng's androgynous face. He elegantly extended his right hand, gently picked up the fork, and accurately speared the tempting chicken foot on the plate.

Then, he slowly brought the chicken foot to his mouth, slightly opened his lips, and carefully took a small bite.

The first sensation is its smooth, chewy texture, as if dancing on the tongue. Then, the tartness of the lemon juice instantly stimulates the taste buds, bringing a refreshing sensation that invigorates the insect. The umami flavor of the chicken feet then spreads throughout the mouth, becoming more and more fragrant with each chew, leaving the insect with an unforgettable aftertaste.

Xiao Mufeng raised his eyelids in surprise. This taste was unlike anything he had ever experienced. After taking one bite, he wanted to take a second bite. The aroma of lemon filled his nostrils.

Noticing the change in Xiao Mufeng's expression, Chu Yang served him honey-glazed glutinous rice lotus root, which was made a day in advance.

The thick, reddish-brown broth exudes a sweet aroma that attracts insects; it is soft, sweet, and not sticky when chewed.

Chu Yang barely touched the food during the meal, spending the entire time serving Xiao Mufeng. He would explain each dish as Xiao Mufeng tasted it.

Xiao Mufeng, who couldn't stop eating, completely lost his initial imposing demeanor. The two chatted as they ate, which unconsciously brought them closer together.

After finishing all the dishes, Xiao Mufeng was extremely satisfied. To express his gratitude, he specially took off the golden dragonfly gemstone brooch from his chest and gave it to Chu Yang.

"Your Excellency Chu Yang, please allow me to personally place this brooch on your finger. Today's meal is truly unforgettable."

Chu Yang straightened his back. He couldn't refuse such a thing, so he could only let him pin the brooch next to the medal on his chest.