The Marshal’s Wife is Wild
Chapter 420 - 419 Unusual Way to Keep Calm

Chapter 420: Chapter 419 Unusual Way to Keep Calm

After requesting leave from Si Chen, the two of them went downstairs together, chatting as they ate.

The dinner consisted of various snacks, and with the availability of nutrient solutions in the interstellar world, it didn’t matter much whether you ate a little or a lot.

Qu Tong cuddled her milk tea, nibbling on the soft, ripe peaches and the popping boba.

Si Yuting took a bite of a crystal bun and found it exceptionally sweet and fragrant.

The usually reticent man unexpectedly asked many questions, including but not limited to how big was the baby? When did she notice? Were there any pregnancy symptoms? Was there anything special she craved...

Qu Tong patiently explained and answered each one.

"Does anyone else know about this?" Si Yuting thought about his experiences in the Kasa Empire and asked.

"Rong Yueqing knows, but she promised to keep it a secret for me." After thinking for a moment, she added, "Sai Pu knows too, though I don’t know how he found out."

"Research indicates that the Insect Clan’s sense of smell is far superior to that of humans, and Sai Pu is an original member of the Insect Clan with the strength to compete for its leadership, so he might detect more unique scents," Si Yuting analyzed logically.

Qu Tong recalled Sai Pu saying she smelt nice and raised her hand to smell herself again, still unable to discern anything special.

She then extended her hand towards Si Yuting, "Do I smell of anything?"

"Yes," Si Yuting nodded affirmatively; he had smelt it, more than once.

Qu Tong, skeptical, leaned in closer to her shoulder and took a deep sniff, then looked up confusedly, "I can’t smell it."

"It is there, though faint," Si Yuting paused, his gaze towards Qu Tong deepening, "Sometimes it gets slightly stronger. Next time you can pay attention and you might be able to smell it."

Qu Tong was completely stunned. What kind of principle was this!

She expressed a complete lack of understanding.

As for Si Yuting’s insinuations, she was no longer the naive girl she once was; she got it immediately.

"By the way, Sai Pu gave me something." Qu Tong skillfully changed the subject and took out a crystal stone from the space button, "Sai Pu said this is a Spirit Stone from a female of the Insect Clan; it’s beneficial for the baby, have a look."

Si Yuting received it with a faint smile, examined it with furrowed brows for a while, then shook his head, "We can ask the Military Science Academy to help examine it when we get back."

"Okay, I’ll leave it to you for now," Qu Tong let Si Yuting hold on to it.

After dinner, Si Yuting asked Qu Tong to go upstairs to get ready while he washed the dishes.

Qu Tong stopped him, "There’s a housekeeping robot."

She understood herself too well, so even when money was tight, she bit the bullet and purchased the most expensive model with the most features just so she could be lazy.

However, Si Yuting declined, "No need, I need to do something to clear my head."

Huh?

Qu Tong looked at Si Yuting in surprise.

Was the shock too great, and he hadn’t recovered yet?

Regardless, his way of calming himself was quite unique and deserved encouragement.

Qu Tong let him be and turned to go upstairs.

When the night was at its deepest, a pure black warplane took the two of them towards Abel Star.

Qu Tong went straight to a compartment to sleep, more at ease with Si Yuting piloting the craft than when she did it herself.

For Qu Tong’s comfort and more restful sleep, Si Yuting deliberately slowed down the speed; after all, Luyi Star wasn’t far from Abel Star, and there was no rush as the night was long.

After many days, they returned to Abel Star once again.

Under the remote guidance of Jiang Zhou, Si Yuting underwent a comprehensive health check-up.

Qu Tong also had one done in passing; even though it couldn’t assess the fetal condition, as Si Yuting said, the health of the mother was equally important.

Si Yuting, using his own authority, had cut off all signals that could automatically transmit data externally.

Qu Tong watched Si Yuting’s complex operations and deeply felt that rapid technological development wasn’t entirely beneficial, especially to someone extremely unfriendly to it, herself.

"Wait for it, the results should be out in half a day," Jiang Zhou said, then ended the communication.

Qu Tong looked at Si Yuting in confusion, "Didn’t the scanner instantly give results when I accidentally touched it last time?"

Si Yuting took it as business as usual, "Our instrument is a bit different from the simple versions on the market. It checks many values, and the results come out all at once, so it’s a bit slower."

Qu Tong nodded, half understanding.

As they returned to Si Yuting’s office, they ran into Xiong Lie waiting at the door.

Xiong Lie first excitedly greeted Qu Tong, then turned to Si Yuting, his expression full of accusations, "Boss, you guys are too cruel, leaving me alone on Abel Star for so long. I want to go back to Capital Star too."

Si Yuting thought for a moment with a steady gaze, "Okay, you can switch with Cheng Feng."

Xiong Lie was momentarily stunned. Why was his boss so easy to talk to this time?

The questioning gaze shifted to Qu Tong beside him. It must be because his sister-in-law was here; the boss wanted to project a good image by not mistreating his subordinates.

It had to be that!

"Thanks, Boss. Long live sister-in-law!" Xiong Lie shouted, then quickly scrammed.

He immediately started gloating in the group chat, tagging Cheng Feng: [The boss said we should swap. It’s my turn to enjoy life on Capital Star.]

Cheng Feng replied in a second: [Did the boss really say that?]

Foolish Insect Clan, eat my fist; [Otherwise why? You’ve enjoyed it long enough, it’s my turn now.]

As Fen Yunqi joined: [Great! Then you come back early tomorrow.]

The next second, Cheng Feng sent another message: [Isn’t the boss on Abel Star? Why don’t you leave now?]

Wu Yue posted a sticker of a Shiba Inu on a swing, swaying back and forth.

Xiong Lie, looking at the cold text, twisted his burly eyebrows together, feeling that Cheng Feng seemed a bit too eager.

With Wu Yue’s sticker that seemed to enjoy stirring up trouble, alarm bells went off in Xiong Lie’s mind.

Knowing Cheng Feng’s crafty nature, there was no way he would compromise so easily, not even cursing him out.

When something is out of the ordinary, there must be a monster at play!

There had to be a trap, and he could not fall for it again.

So, Xiong Lie tentatively replied: [I just remembered there’s some wrap-up work for a mission here that I haven’t done well. I’m a responsible person; I’ll switch later.]

As Fen Yunqi responded: [No problem, no problem, I’ll come back and help you finish it.]

Seeing this reply, Xiong Lie was even more sure of his guess.

Foolish Insect Clan, eat my fist: [No need, no need, I’ll finish it myself. Suddenly I feel quite good about being on Abel Star.]

Cheng Feng got angry: [You’re defying a superior’s orders!]

Foolish Insect Clan, eat my fist: [Although the boss agreed, he didn’t say right now. ]

May: [You finally smartened up for once.]

As Fen Yunqi replied: [Damn!]

Unable to stand it, Cheng Feng sent several more in a row.

Xiong Lie watched Cheng Feng’s outraged reactions and applauded his own wise decision.

No wonder sister-in-law looked at him with such complex eyes just now. Everything had its traces to follow.

It was barely ten minutes later, and Xiong Lie was already scampering back to apologize to Si Yuting.

Qu Tong wasn’t surprised to see Xiong Lie, but what was surprising was that Si Yuting was exceptionally agreeable today.

Si Yuting took the opportunity to deal with some urgent official business, while Qu Tong left the office with Xiong Lie.

Xiong Lie gave Qu Tong an honest smile: "Sister-in-law, thank you for speaking kindly for me. Your great kindness is unforgettable!"

Qu Tong spread her hands: "I didn’t say anything."

Xiong Lie was taken aback by her words, then slyly said: "Then it’s because the boss is in a good mood when he sees sister-in-law. That’s also thanks to you."

In the past, he would have had to endure extra training till the next morning.

But even that would be better than being tricked by Cheng Feng.

Qu Tong chuckled. Si Yuting was indeed in a fairly good mood.