TL: Moonlit
After the female members of the noble families graduated from the Ai Su Ranch, some chose to stay and work there, while others went to the Ai Su Culinary and Dessert Academy. The news of their choices stirred envy among many people.
Had they known this, they should have firmly sent their children to the Ai Su Ranch earlier. Now, it’s nearly impossible to get admission to the Ai Su Culinary and Dessert Academy, even with money.
However, after graduating from the Ai Su Ranch, the princess personally wrote recommendation letters for these female members of the noble families to enroll in the academy, allowing them to choose any specialty they desired.
Many of those who had cried and protested about not wanting to go through the Ai Su Ranch transformation now regretted their decisions. They wondered why their parents hadn’t been more resolute in sending them there. If they had, they would have had the same opportunities now.
Xie Bai looked at one of the new students who had just arrived today, Yan Qi, and felt a mix of emotions.
But he had already seen the list of students who graduated from the Ai Su Ranch and joined the academy, and he knew that Yan Qi had chosen the dessert specialty.
Feeling Xie Bai’s gaze on him, Yan Qi smiled back.
Xie Bai nodded gently in response and gave them the class requirements before officially welcoming them as students and starting the class.
Looking at Xie Bai standing in front of the workstations, Yan Qi felt a bit emotional. The Xie Bai they had once mocked was now the most successful among them. If only he had realized his own shortcomings earlier, could he also shine like him?
However, it’s not too late now; he still has a chance.
After one hour of class, Xie Bai gave the students their assignments and hurriedly left the academy. He still needed to rush back to the dessert shop to work.
After the academy officially started admitting students, Su Jin became busier than usual. Fortunately, Bai Zhou was there to take over and ensure the restaurant’s normal operation.
The news of Lin Su repairing the beast patterns on North Star spread, causing heated discussions among the citizens of the capital.
Especially when people learned that Lin Su’s repair of the beast patterns could change existing genetic levels, many began to demand the establishment of recovery centers in the capital.
Regarding this proposal, Will hesitated to make a decision.
Establishing recovery centers in the capital or in more places was entirely feasible given the Empire’s current resources and manpower. However, the most crucial factor was that there was only one person like Lin Su, possessing such a precious ability.
Whether Lin Su could single-handedly handle the hundreds of billions of people in the Empire was the main concern.
After consulting with William, they decided to put this proposal on hold. Perhaps in the future, when more people possessed such abilities, they could consider building more recovery centers. But for now, Lin Su’s safety and health were the most important things they needed to consider.
Moreover, with the gradual popularity of purified fruits and vegetables, the probability of mental disorders occurring would significantly decrease. Even for those suffering from mental disorders, consuming these ingredients rich in natural elements regularly would help stabilize their condition.
Lin Su was unaware of this proposal, and both Will and William had no intention of troubling him with such matters.
During this period, Lin Su received a test report from Mu Yin.
As expected, Mu Yin’s contract plant contained 70% natural elements, making it suitable for making floral tea.
Additionally, Mu Yin was also confirmed to possess purification ability, but there was a slight deviation from Lin Su’s previous guess about the possibility of Mu Yin having the ability to repair beast patterns.
Nevertheless, even if Mu Yin didn’t possess the ability to repair beast patterns, the benefits of having the purification ability were satisfactory enough for Muyin.
Following Lin Su’s instructions, Mu Yin made some white peony tea and sent it to Lin Su.
The fragrance of the white peony flowers was richer than that of camellia flowers, and the taste was more robust.
Coincidentally, not long after Mu Yin’s test report came out, Lin Su also received news from Qin Yi on North Star. His detailed analysis of the test report yielded results.
After his psychic power reached level 3, Lin Su could not only repair beast patterns below SS rank, but the natural element content in purified fruits and vegetables also increased to 88%. With an 88% natural element content, it had a comprehensive effect on mental patterns below A rank. Even if it couldn’t cure them instantly, long-term consumption could potentially lead to a cure.
Of course, this cure wasn’t the same as a complete and permanent cure after repairing the beast patterns.
But for most ordinary people who couldn’t afford the expensive beast pattern repairs, this was undoubtedly an extremely wonderful piece of news.
In addition to all these, even before receiving the test report, Lin Su clearly felt that he was able to stimulate plant growth at a faster speed and in a shorter amount of time, with less energy consumption. He noticed that Little Green was an excellent helper when it came to stimulating plant growth. When he didn’t feel like doing it himself, he could command Little Green to work in the fields, and it would produce a large area of lush vegetation.
Lin Su believed that Little Green was like his cheat code, and there was simply no better assistant for him.
Today, the fruit wine brewed by Lin Su in the capital star was officially ready for sale. The purity test report sent earlier showed that with the enhancement of his abilities, the natural element content in the fruit wine was 2 points higher than that in natural fruits and vegetables, reaching 90%.
When fruit wine with higher natural element content was put on the shelves of the Ai Su Ranch, it initially didn’t attract much attention as there was no promotion. Only a few people who had experienced treatment at the recovery center knew of its effects. Sales were only average initially, but Lin Su wasn’t worried. He knew it was only temporary. Once more people became aware of its benefits, demand would skyrocket.
As for whether to spend money to invite celebrities for endorsement and promotion, was it necessary? If Lin Su wanted to, he could have his own brother, who had recently gained some weight and was being forced by his manager to lose it, endorse the product. At least the benefits would stay within the family.
Ke Dong, a loyal customer of the Ai Su Ranch, had been buying meat, fruits, and vegetables from there since the ranch was established. His father, who suffered from mental disorders, had gradually improved after consuming these ingredients and was now able to move around.
They couldn’t be considered wealthy enough to afford treatment at the North Star recovery center to completely cure mental disorders. However, they could still afford to buy ingredients rich in natural elements.
Seeing the newly introduced fruit wine with average sales at the Ai Su Ranch store, Ke Dong hesitated for a moment. The price of the fruit wine was slightly higher than that of purified fruits.
With a curious mindset, Ke Dong decided to buy a bottle to try it out.
The express delivery was fast, and Ke Dong only had to wait a day for the fruit wine to be delivered from the distant capital star to their third-level star system.
When he opened the package and saw the orange-red liquid contained in a glass bottle, Ke Dong shook it hesitantly.
The liquid inside the bottle looked more like some kind of pulp, not clear, and even a bit cloudy.
Ke Jia, who came out of the room, saw it and asked, “What did you buy again?”
“It’s the new fruit wine from the Ai Su Ranch. I don’t know what it is, but since it’s from Ai Su, it won’t be bad. Let me find something to open it.”
“Don’t always buy random things. I’m feeling much better now. I won’t die in a short time. You’re about the right age to get married.”
Over the years, the family had spent almost all their savings on his illness, but they kept postponing his son’s marriage. The local young females in town heard that there was a male father with a mental disorder at home and were unwilling to marry into such a family. After all, having a mental disorder, even with a cure available, was still a bottomless pit financially.
Ke Dong, however, didn’t mind that no females were willing to marry him. He could live on his own. As long as his male father didn’t suffer from mental torment anymore, it was worth it to him.
He brought the tool and pulled out the cap on the bottle. A dense and sweet aroma wafted out, carrying a sense of liveliness.
His male father, who had just complained about his spending, suddenly looked up and said, “This is… such a rich natural force.”
Ke Dong nodded, “Let me find some glasses to taste it.”
He brought two glasses and carefully poured out the orange-red liquid, saying, “Male Father, I’ll try it first. You can have a taste after.”
Before he could finish his words, Ke Jia directly lifted the glass and gulped it down.
The taste was a mix of sourness and a unique spiciness, and the rich flavor made Ke Jia narrow his eyes. Then, without waiting for him to speak, he suddenly pressed his forehead and let out an uncontrollable hum.
Faced with this sudden reaction, Ke Dong was shocked and hurried over to embrace his male father, who was sitting on the ground. “Male Father, how are you? Do you have a headache again?”
A red flush appeared on Ke Jia’s originally pale cheeks, and his pair of black eyes became bright and shimmering. He gently patted Ke Dong’s hand and said, “Don’t worry, I feel exceptionally good. My mental domain feels much lighter, as if I’m better than before I got sick.”
Ke Dong couldn’t believe it and let go of his father, watching as he stood up from the ground with smoother movements. “Really?”
Ke Jia nodded and picked up the bottle of fruit wine from the table, carefully reading the instructions on the label. He noticed a small line of text: “This wine is primarily targeted at patients with mental disorders, with remarkable effects for those with A-level or lower mental disorders when consumed over the long term, stabilizing their condition and leading to recovery. It can also be consumed by those without mental disorders for preventive purposes.”
“Ke Dong, quickly read what it says here!”
Ke Dong leaned over to read the previously overlooked words, and his excitement surged, “Long-term consumption can lead to recovery! Male Father, you can be cured!”
Ke Jia’s face also lit up with a smile, “I don’t think I need to consume it for long. My mental disorder hasn’t reached A-level. After just drinking that small sip, I already feel much better. I believe that after finishing this bottle, I will be mostly restored.”
“Male Father, don’t worry about the money. We’ve spent so much already; this little amount won’t make a difference. Let’s completely cure the illness.”
Ke Jia changed his serious expression from earlier and patted Ke Dong’s shoulder, “At this moment, we shouldn’t worry about money. There is hope for a cure now.”
Hearing his male father’s words, Ke Dong finally felt relieved.
His male father, who suddenly felt drowsy, blinked his eyes, “I want to take a nap.”
Hearing this, Ke Dong was taken aback. Since his male father started consuming purified fruits and vegetables, although he could occasionally take a short nap, he had never felt like this before.
Nodding, Ke Dong replied, “Go rest quickly.”
As he watched Ke Jia enter the house, Ke Dong’s heart was filled with warmth, finding it hard to calm down his excitement.
He reopened the Ai Su Ranch’s official website. He didn’t know if the esteemed Mr. Lin Su, who possessed the ability to cure mental disorders, would see it, but he wanted to give it a try.
When Kane sent a message asking if he had time to check the Ai Su Ranch’s message board, Lin Su had just finished his second animal pattern repair on Will.
Usually, Kane was responsible for managing the online shop of the Ai Su Ranch, so Lin Su was curious why he was asked to specifically check the message board.
On their way back from the palace, Lin Su leaned against the big fox’s chest and opened the Ai Su Ranch’s official website online.
William gently rubbed his hair with his hand, “Are you tired?”
Lin Su rested his head on William’s shoulder, “I’m not tired when I’m with you. You’re my medicine.”
After saying that, he even lifted his head and smiled, showing the cute dimples at the corners of his cheeks.
William hugged his shoulder and kissed his forehead, “Is something urgent?”
Although Lin Su said it was nothing, his pale face still worried William. If possible, he hoped that Lin Su would take a good rest and put other things aside for now.
However, Lin Su felt okay. Besides, Kane suddenly came to tell him about this matter, and he was curious to find out what was in the message board.
Resting his head on William’s shoulder, Lin Su said, “I’ll just take a look. I’m curious. After reading, I promise to rest, okay?”
William couldn’t bear to let him suffer even a bit and gently touched his head, “Then you can only look for a while, and when we get home, you must rest.”
“Okay, I’ll listen to you!” Lin Su leaned over and gave him a kiss before fully opening the Ai Su Ranch’s official website and entering the message board section.
Upon entering, he realized that it was a private message.
The sender was a male named Ke Dong, who briefly introduced himself as a loyal customer of the Ai Su Ranch. He mentioned that his male father’s mental disorder had been well-controlled due to long-term consumption of Ai Su Ranch’s products. After buying a bottle of the newly launched fruit wine with a trial in mind, he discovered that the wine had a very good effect on mental disorders. After just one sip, his male father had a premonition that he could be cured.
The purpose of the letter was to offer a suggestion. Ke Dong hoped that the line regarding the effects on mental disorders on the label could be enlarged, so that more people, who, like him, suffered from mental disorders and couldn’t afford the expenses of going to the North Star Recovery Center, could be aware of the existence of this fruit wine, which was even more effective than purified fruits and vegetables.
In the end, this male named Ke Dong expressed his apologies and said that he was only mentioning his idea. Regardless of whether it was changed or not, the existence of the esteemed Mr. Lin Su had helped many people, and they were all grateful to him.
As Lin Su read the letter, William also took in its contents.
“He makes a valid point.” This letter made Lin Su feel that perhaps he could do more. After all, while it might be just a product to him, this fruit wine was a healing elixir for patients and their families dealing with mental disorders.
“But you’re already doing great.” In William’s eyes, Lin Su didn’t need to become the savior of the world. He just hoped that Lin Su would remain a cherished little female.
“It’s not difficult. Just a label change can benefit more people. It’s a good idea.” Lin Su closed the website and snuggled into William’s embrace. “Now, it seems that there might be a solution for mental disorders. However, as Ke Dong mentioned, for ordinary citizens who cannot afford the expenses of recovery centers, and considering my limited abilities, I can’t possibly repair the animal patterns for every person in the Empire. The widespread adoption of natural fruits, vegetables, and meat will also take time. It may take a long time for everyone to truly overcome mental disorders, and some people may never get to see that day.”
“I have no desire to be the world’s savior. I just want to live peacefully with you. But if there are things I can do to help the Empire in my capacity, I’m willing to do them.”
Lin Su was clear-minded; he had never let the possession of this ability cloud his judgment, nor did he aspire to be a heroic figure saving the people.
He had always wanted simple things.
William loved this aspect of Lin Su, his gentleness and principles, his cuteness and thoughtfulness.
“I know; you’ve always been principled.” William gently kissed Lin Su’s lips and smiled, “That’s what captivates me.”
Lin Su’s dark eyes shimmered, and he sweetly smiled, revealing his dimples, “Is there nothing else about me that captivates you?”
William chuckled and hugged Lin Su, “What do you think?”
“I think there are quite a few things about me that people find likable.”
After reading the letter, Lin Su changed his previous thoughts and contacted his third brother, Lin Yue, who was currently in the process of losing weight.
Locked in the gym by his manager with a promise not to return to his original weight, Lin Yue was in tears of joy when he received the message from Lin Su, “Little brother, you really are my true brother. Our family seems to have forgotten about me—both the eldest and second brother have been silent, and even my male father and female father seem to have forgotten I exist. It’s only you, my good little brother. Since you’ve seen how hard your third brother has been working, can you secretly send some delicious food over to me? I haven’t had a proper meal in three days.”
Listening to Lin Yue’s long-winded words on the other end, Lin Su chuckled, “Have you successfully lost weight recently?”
Bringing up the matter, Lin Yue sounded particularly disheartened, “No!”
He had originally been blessed with a plump figure, so why did he have to work so hard to lose it? If he had known this would happen, he would never have become a celebrity.
“How much longer do you have to continue with your weight loss, Third Brother?”
Hearing Lin Su’s words, Lin Yue blinked, “Little brother, do you have something you need from me? Just tell me, and your Third Brother will definitely help you!”
“There is indeed something, Third Brother. I want to invite you to be the spokesperson for our Ai Su brand. Recently, Ai Su Ranch has released a fruit wine that has an excellent effect on mental disorders. You must have tried it at the recovery center. I want you to be the spokesperson for this product first. Do you have the time?”
“I do!” Lin Yue knew very well how popular the Ai Su brand was, and countless people in the industry were hoping to be approached by the brand. But due to Lin Su’s identity and Ai Su’s apparent lack of interest in celebrity endorsements, no one had actively inquired if Lin Su needed someone for promotion.
After all, the name “Ai Su” represented something significant in the hearts of the public; everyone knew what it meant, and there was no need to use celebrities to promote it.
On the contrary, if he had the opportunity to become the spokesperson for the Ai Su brand, even for just one product, he would become famous overnight.
Lin Su wasn’t asking Lin Yue for help; he was actually giving him an opportunity. Lin Yue, who had always been playful, became serious for the first time, “Lin Su, do you really want me to be the spokesperson for the Ai Su brand? My popularity in the industry is not the biggest, and my impact on you would be minimal. Don’t just give this opportunity to me because I’m your Third Brother. You can choose someone with much more influence, and the effect would be much better.”
“Third Brother, do you think I’m really lacking in fame? I just want to let those patients who can’t afford to go to the recovery center know that besides purified fruits and vegetables, there’s also a fruit wine that’s even more effective and more affordable. It can cure them in a shorter time. Besides, I don’t know anyone other than you, and I want to give this opportunity to you. So what? Are you afraid of accepting it?”
Hearing Lin Su’s words, Lin Yue started to smile again, “Of course not! How could Third Brother be afraid? Rest assured, give me a few more days, and I guarantee I’ll shock you when we meet!”
“Great, I’ll wait for you to come find me. But don’t overexert yourself. Remember to exercise in moderation.”
“I know, you take care of yourself too.”
After chatting with Lin Yue, the promotion for Ai Su products was settled. William pulled Lin Su into his arms, “Everything’s sorted out now. Can we go to sleep?”
Lin Su hummed softly and snuggled back into his arms. Even though he had promised to rest after returning home, he ended up talking with Lin Yue for so long on the way back.
Lin Su knew that William was concerned about him and didn’t want him to exhaust himself after repairing animal patterns for others.
Nuzzling against the shoulder of the big fox, Lin Su took a deep breath and said, “William, you’re so kind!”
“Even if you’re acting cute, it won’t work. Go to sleep quickly,” William replied, though his tone was filled with affection. He gently patted Lin Su’s shoulder, coaxing him to sleep.
Lin Su was indeed tired, and it didn’t take long for him to fall asleep.
Watching the peaceful sleeping face of the little female in his arms, William lovingly kissed him.
Goodnight, Lin Su.
In the middle of the night, William was awakened by a communication from Will. Still half asleep, he answered the call and heard his eldest brother crying on the other end, “Little brother~”
William: “…”
Lin Su, who was woken up, raised his head and asked, “What’s wrong? Who’s crying?”
William sat up and gently patted Lin Su’s shoulder, gesturing for him to go back to sleep while he went outside to talk.
After leaving the room, William asked, “What happened?”
Will’s voice choked with sobs, “William, I’m so happy, you know? Sob, I’m going to be a father, sob sob, I’m so happy. Today, we had a check-up for the baby, and after hearing the good news, I just wanted to cry, but I didn’t want the baby to see me like this and get worried. I’ve been holding it in until now, just sent you the voice message, sob, I hope I didn’t disturb your sleep…”
Sitting on the sofa, William felt a bit amused, “Congratulations on becoming a father.”
“Thank you, sob, I’m so happy. Mu Yin has always been concerned about having a cub, even if he didn’t say it outright, I knew it in my heart. Now we finally have a cub, and I’m really overjoyed, sob…”
Quietly opening the door, Lin Su listened to the conversation outside and met William’s gaze when he looked over. He approached cautiously and asked, “Brother Mu has a cub?”
William opened his arms and pulled Lin Su into an embrace, nodding.
From the communication device, they could hear Will’s laughter and sobbing interchangeably. After a while, Will finally calmed down, “William, I’m feeling better now. You should go back to sleep; I disturbed you today.”
William knew that if it weren’t for holding back for too long, Will wouldn’t have been like this, “We’ll come over tomorrow morning. Big brother, get some rest.”
Lin Su approached and said, “Congratulations, big brother!”
