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

My memories of that time are hazy, but I do remember that my father's best friend was very gentle.

Every time I went with my father-in-law, he was always smiling, and sometimes he would even hug me while I slept.

But how could such a gentle insect just disappear like that?

When Chu Yang got home, he felt that the atmosphere at home was a bit strange, but he couldn't quite put his finger on what was wrong.

Because Youyou ate a lot at lunch, she didn't eat much for dinner and then started having stomach pains.

"Dad, my tummy hurts, I need to poop."

Chu Yang, who had only eaten half of his meal, immediately put down his chopsticks and carried him to the bathroom.

"Okay, okay, Dad, you can go out now. It's really smelly. I'll call you when I'm better."

"Oh my, my Youyou has grown up and even knows how to care for his dad now."

Chu Yang gently patted his little head and then came out of the bathroom.

At the dinner table, Xu Le and the others hesitated, looking at each other.

"What do you have to say?"

Picking up a piece of West Lake Vinegar Fish, Chu Yang asked them without looking up, "Seeing that sparkling river at the restaurant today suddenly gave me the idea to make West Lake Vinegar Fish."

So when I got back, I bought a fresh fish, killed it, removed the scales, internal organs and gills, and washed away the blood.

Make a few cuts on both sides of the fish with a knife. This will help the fish absorb the flavors more easily during cooking.

The key to West Lake Vinegar Fish is the sweet and sour sauce, which needs to be simmered slowly over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce becomes thick and has a perfect balance of sweet and sour.

Chu Yang thought that the negative reviews of West Lake Vinegar Fish on the internet might be because the fish was cooked with hot water, which made the meat loose and the fishy smell strong.

So this time he specially added scallions, ginger, garlic, cooking wine, and light soy sauce to steam it together. Just before it was done, he poured the cooked sweet and sour sauce over the fish and then continued to steam it for a few more minutes to let the flavors infuse.

After cooking, pour the remaining sweet and sour sauce over the top. The sauce has a rich color and looks very appealing.

It actually tastes pretty good, not as bad as people say online. So, in the end, it's probably just that later generations misinterpreted how to make West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce.

They had already eaten two bites of fish, but the three of them were still hesitant and slurping. Finally, Xu Le spoke up.

"There were rumors on the StarNet today about you and General Li Yizhou. The three of us discussed it, and regardless of status, position, or ability, he is indeed a suitable candidate for a female ruler."

puff--

Chu Yang spat out the soup he had just drunk.

"Sorry, I couldn't help myself."

Quickly grab some paper towels and wipe up the soup that's spilled on the table.

"What are you all thinking? Who spends all their time trying to find female insects for their male master? Or do you think I'm not good enough? If that's the case, then all three of you come at me together."

Chu Yang felt it was completely upside down, and gave them a wicked smile.

"Brother, how could you do this to other male insects?"

Shen Nanxi frowned and pouted coquettishly.

“Our family business is growing bigger and bigger, and in the future, I will inevitably have to attend some important occasions. Our identities and backgrounds can easily bring criticism to you and make you lose face.”

Although the three of them were reluctant to admit it, it was the truth: Shen Nanxi was just an ordinary sub-female, a poor nobody from the bottom of society.

Needless to say, Chu Xinhang and Xu Le, given their backgrounds and status, could only barely be female slaves.

"Eat fish, eat fish."

Chu Yang placed a piece of West Lake Vinegar Fish on each of their plates, then put down his chopsticks and bowl and spoke to them earnestly.

“You must remember, face is earned by yourself, not given to you by other insects. When I am powerless, even if my female ruler is the insect queen, they will only look up to me because of the insect queen.”

He paused for a moment, then continued.

"As long as I am strong enough, even if I do nothing, those insects will not dare to look down on me. Whatever my abilities are in the insect race now, you and our future offspring will receive corresponding respect."

That's true. The Zerg admire the strong. Only the strong can earn respect and admiration. Those who rely on their status and background will be despised once that protective layer is gone.

Xu Le and the others had a bright look in their eyes, deeply moved, and swallowed the rest of their words of persuasion.

That night, Xu Le's hands were pinned above his head by Chu Yang, and his flowing green hair was casually spread on the pillow.

"Did you come up with this idea?"

Xu Le's eyes darted around, and he pursed his lips, remaining silent, but his reaction betrayed him.

“Nanxi and Xinhang could never have thought of something so far ahead. Only you could have thought of that, which is why I discussed this matter with them in advance.”

"I just thought a little further ahead than the two of them."

As Xu Le said this, there was a hint of provocative smile in his eyes. His body was pinned down by Chu Yang, and he couldn't move at all.

"Since you always overthink things, why don't you work overtime tonight and think of other fun things to do?"

Faced with his provocation, Chu Yang smiled wickedly, and the lights in the room dimmed as he made his next move.

The dim, orange-toned lighting in the room added to the ambiguous atmosphere.

Chu Yang ran his hand through the long green hair, placed it on the back of his head, lowered his head, and whispered in his ear.

"Disobedient insects will suffer."

The hot breath spread over Xu Le's ears and neck, causing her body to tremble slightly, and a blush quickly spread to the tips of her ears.

In the long, dark night, the shadows of insects swarmed on the walls of the room, seemingly telling of their joy and deep affection.

A cool breeze rose at night; as autumn deepened, the weather grew colder day by day.

Shen Nanxi was cleaning the rotting wounds of a female insect that had been whipped to death by her master. She was wearing a black restraint ring around her neck.

He was used to this situation and applied medicine to the cleaned wound with a serious expression.

"hiss--"

I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my lower abdomen, accompanied by a feeling of heaviness.

"Dr. Shen, what's wrong? You don't look well. Are you about to give birth?"

Xu Lu, who was standing nearby, noticed his change and quickly put down the medicine in her hand to help him.

"Hmm, she should be about to give birth. I'll send my brother a message."

Chu Yang, who was in a meeting at the company, immediately stood up nervously after receiving a message from Shen Nanxi.

"Nanxi is about to give birth, I have to go there."

After saying that, he ran straight towards the door. Xu Le and the others were also very happy and looking forward to it. The meeting was canceled and everyone rushed to the hospital.

At the entrance of the operating room, Chu Yang paced anxiously back and forth, glancing up at the inside every now and then.

"Haha, back when Li Huisheng was full, I was just like you now."

Wang Xingyu, standing beside him, couldn't resist teasing him.

A few minutes later, the operating room door opened, and Shen Nanxi, her eyes misty, held a flawless white insect egg in her arms.

He showed it to Chu Yang as if to show off his achievements.

"Brother, it's a male."

Chu Yang carefully took the insect egg. The oval-shaped egg was still warm and quite heavy.

"Thanks for your hard work."

She held the insect egg close to her chest and leaned down to give him a deep kiss on the forehead.

[Great! Shen Nanxi has given birth to a male offspring! Hahaha, our Baobao's destined male heir! I need to keep an eye on him while he's still young, lest some other insect get there first.]

Wang Xingyu secretly sent a message to Li Hui, explaining the double insurance he had planned for Bao Bao. The first layer was already in place. As for the second layer, it would depend on when Li Hui would kick the balls again.