I, Herta's Fiancé, the Universe's Number One Male Fist

"You really know how to have fun, Chu Ze."

Turning off the recording, Herta's eyes narrowed, her voice filled with clear dissatisfaction:

"On the starship I gave you, playing with another woman, and you even called me in the middle of it to let me listen?"

"Am I a part of your kinky games too? Hmm?"

Opposite her, Chu Ze's expression was grave, as if he were deep in thought.

A moment later, he suddenly looked up, his expression incredibly serious.

Herta thought he was about to apologize and was planning to give him an out.

But then she heard him mutter:

"To think there's such a powerful being in the universe who can eavesdrop on me without my knowledge and even record it?"

"Such methods are truly unheard of, terrifying to this extent..."

Herta: "???"

So that's what you're concerned about?

Is your focus a little off!

"If your ears are bad, you can get them treated in the medical bay."

"I just told you, this is a recording of our call. It's not some outsider eavesdropping on you."

Herta's words, however, only made Chu Ze more confused.

A call recording?

When was this?

Although he and Robin had indeed engaged in a lot of "play"—it could be said that aside from the final step, he had coaxed and tricked Little Bird into unlocking many positions—he hadn't called Herta during any of it.

The only call he made was...

...Wait a minute.

Recalling the timing of the previous call, Chu Ze finally understood.

"A misunderstanding, it's a misunderstanding."

He breathed a sigh of relief and began to explain:

"When I called you, Robin and I weren't doing anything naughty. It was just an information error caused by a bad signal."

"I was saying I'd be back soon, and Little Bird just happened to be trying a spicy special drink next to me. She couldn't help but pant because it was too spicy... That's the truth of the matter."

Herta was a smart person.

After hearing Chu Ze's explanation, she only had to think for a moment to understand the specific situation.

And so, her gaze softened slightly, and the corners of her mouth seemed to curve up slightly with her change in mood:

"Is that so? Then it seems I misunderstood."

But it was also because she was too smart.

Less than two seconds later, she realized something again:

"Wait, that's not right either."

"Your first reaction to hearing this recording wasn't to question its authenticity, but to suspect you were being bugged?"

"In other words, you really did do something with that Little Bird?"

Chu Ze didn't hide it:

"I did."

"..."

The corners of her mouth, which had just turned up, immediately fell again.

Herta's eyes couldn't help but narrow slightly once more:

"...You're very honest."

Chu Ze gave a thumbs-up:

"Of course. I've been a terrible liar since I was a kid."

"Aside from the final step, Birdie and I did basically everything. It's not something that needs to be hidden."

"If the timing had been right, I would have definitely confessed on the spot."

Herta nodded impatiently:

"Oh, oh, oh, mhm, mhm, good, good, you're great."

"If there's nothing else, you can leave. I need to continue adjusting the Simulated Universe."

Chu Ze leaned closer to her, sniffing suspiciously:

"Sis Ta, are you sure you're not jealous? You're not being a tsundere, are you?"

Herta shot him a sidelong glance:

"Don't flatter yourself. Who likes whom?"

"I've long since severed so-called emotional ties. I'm just purely annoyed with you."

Is that so?

Chu Ze always felt that this childhood friend of his actually cared about him a lot, otherwise she wouldn't have given him so many benefits.

But Herta's attitude was so firm that he wasn't sure if she was being a tsundere like Ah Fu.

But it didn't matter, there was plenty of time.

As long as Sis Ta took one step forward, he could take care of all the remaining steps and get her there in one go.

So Chu Ze didn't dwell on it anymore:

"Then I'll be leaving first. I just saved a star system, so the reporters for interviews should be here soon."

"Aiya, I accidentally became a savior. It's a little embarrassing."

Herta turned away:

"Go, go. Don't bother me if there's nothing."

"This time I plan to add more things to the Simulated Universe and launch the official version directly, so wait until I'm done fixing it before I call you."

"ok."

...

...

Leaving Herta's office, Chu Ze went straight back to his room and fell asleep.

He didn't like to show fatigue in front of others.

But this experience had indeed exhausted him.

After all, this was a genuine star-destroying-level boss. Killing it without injury didn't mean there was no consumption.

Plus, he had cleared out so many minions before, and had spent so much time "communicating" with Robin on the starship... These were all very physically demanding activities.

"Rest and recuperate, prepare for battle!"

With this thought, Chu Ze slowly closed his eyes.

Not long after, the sound of deep snoring could be heard...

...

...

This time, the Simulated Universe was undergoing a major overhaul.

For the next few days, Herta didn't call for Chu Ze.

And Chu Ze was busy being interviewed by reporters from all sides.

After all, he was a savior who had saved an entire star system, single-handedly eliminated a genuine Swarm King, and was personally certified by Miss Robin.

As a result, reporters from all major factions flocked to him, nearly filling the Herta Space Station.

"Mr. Chu Ze, could you please share your feelings on being a savior?"

"Mr. Chu Ze, may I ask what your job is?"

"Mr. Chu Ze, what are your views on the current situation?"

"Mr. Chu Ze, please say a few words on behalf of us vegetarians!"

"Mr. Chu Ze... Mr. Chu Ze..."

"???????????"

Of course, countless factions also sent invitation letters.

They sincerely invited Chu Ze, this powerful individual, to join their forces and offered very generous terms.

But the Xianzhou Alliance also quickly issued an official announcement, greatly praising Chu Ze's world-saving actions.

While giving him a generous bonus, they also raised his official rank from the fifth level to the fourth, a level second only to the Six Commissions and Six Charioteers.

Now, no one dared to continue trying to poach him.

If they continued, they might accidentally anger the Xianzhou Alliance and become a target of The Hunt... that would be asking for trouble.

"Phew, it's finally over."

"Although being famous has its benefits, dealing with reporters is indeed more troublesome than I imagined."

Chu Ze plopped down next to Herta and picked up the tea on the table to drink.

Herta glanced at him slightly: "Why did you just sit down so naturally?"

Chu Ze said matter-of-factly: "After all, this is my home. Of course, I can come whenever I want..."

"This isn't your home. This is my office, a place where idlers are not allowed."

But despite her words, Herta didn't wave him away.

Chu Ze also quieted down, just propping himself up on the table and staring straight at Herta's side profile.

After a long time, Herta temporarily stopped her work on the screen and looked back at Chu Ze: "Am I good-looking?"

Chu Ze nodded sincerely: "Good-looking."

"Do you like me?"

"I like you."

"Really?"

"No, actually, I super like you."

Unlike Robin, Herta was clearly the type who was more suited for a direct approach.

So Chu Ze didn't hide his thoughts at all.

Herta didn't respond, just buried her face back into the screen:

"Then keep liking me. After all, my face is just that great."

"But if you're really that idle, you can help receive the Astral Express."

"Remember, there's a young man from the Xianzhou on the train. You two should be able to get along."

The Astral Express?

They're here now?

According to the plot discussions he had heard in his past life, shouldn't the train only arrive at the space station after a crisis broke out?

Chu Ze was a little puzzled, but he still nodded and accepted Cuihua's arrangement.

After all, according to Elio's script, he was supposed to make contact with the Express crew.

"Then I'm off. Call me anytime when the Simulated Universe is fixed. Remember to drink more hot water."

Leaving behind a straight-man's greeting, Chu Ze left the office directly and headed towards the visitor's passage in the base cabin.

But he soon remembered something and turned back again:

"By the way, Cuihua, the new shampoo you used today smells great. I quite like it."

Herta raised an eyebrow in puzzlement:

"How do you know I changed my shampoo?"

Chu Ze leaned over directly, stuck his nose in her hair, and took a deep sniff, performing an epic-level inhalation on the spot:

"Hiiiissssss—"

"That's how I know."

Herta: "..."

"Ja ne~"

After pulling a stunt that fit his character, Chu Ze finally left for real.

And after hearing the sound of the door closing, Herta let out a very soft snort, seeming to have let out a small laugh, before immersing herself back into the repair of the Simulated Universe...

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