CHAPTER 199: CHAPTER 69 BAMBOO SHOOT FEAST (PART 1)

Du Xixi really likes the Iron-eating Beasts. When 2569 was on CD-0329 Star, it already knew this. First, she personally made a few dishes for the Rob to deliver, and then went to great lengths to help them "improve their meals." Even the few black and white furballs of different sizes obtained through the Rob were treasured by Du Xixi, who often took them out to play with.

Now, Du Xixi couldn’t even pay attention to the half-eaten pan-fried bun on her chopsticks. She hurriedly put the plate of buns on a small table nearby and said to 2569: "Quick, open the door!"

Seeing that 2569 had swiftly rolled over on its two wheels, Du Xixi carefully got off the swing, put the fallen blanket on the swing’s cushion casually, then quickly walked over to welcome the Iron-eating Beasts, supporting her pregnant belly.

The reason Du Xixi was in such a rush was partly her love for the Iron-eating Beasts, but more importantly, because of the beasts’ special status in the interstellar.

Previously, the "destructive level" of Iron-eating Beasts towards metals was too high, so each empire regarded them as dangerous elements that endangered important resources. When they went out, they were often either driven away or met with harsh words.

Although the Blue Star Empire’s attitude was better towards the Iron-eating Beasts, many still harbored malice against them. Du Xixi worried that the Iron-eating Beasts would be hurt by these hurtful words.

The thought of the adorable Iron-eating Beasts being frightened by human’s harsh words and then curling up at home sadly, afraid to go out and see people, made Du Xixi’s heart ache terribly. Her pace, which wasn’t slow to begin with, quickened even more.

The villa’s gate could be remote-controlled, and as 2569 glided over, it issued the order to open the door. So just as 2569 reached the gate, with Du Xixi only halfway there, the Iron-eating Beast with two cubs in tow appeared in front of her.

The Iron-eating Beast had the same naive and honest demeanor, holding a cub in each arm, and showed Du Xixi and 2569 a bright smile.

"Madam! I’ve brought the cubs to visit your home!" The Iron-eating Beast’s voice was unchanged from a few months ago, even more relaxed and joyful than when Du Xixi had heard it before, as if there was good news.

He nodded at 2569 and only after 2569 made a welcoming gesture did he stride over to Du Xixi, who had come closer, and nodded: "Madam, you look well, it seems the Marshal really cares for you!"

Du Xixi was still puzzled about why he brought two little Iron-eating Beasts over at this time. Hearing this, she was momentarily stunned, then smiled very sweetly: "Yes, Ke Lian has always been good to me."

Whether before or after he learned of Du Xixi’s pregnancy, Ke Lian has always been kind to her. However, before, that kindness was tinged with the distance and slight estrangement of a newly-wedded couple, but afterward, it was Ke Lian’s heartfelt love.

Du Xixi felt she was really lucky.

Seeing that 2569 had silently gone to the swing to retrieve the pan-fried buns that Du Xixi hadn’t eaten much of, waiting for her to eat later, Du Xixi smiled and invited the three Iron-eating Beasts inside, then turned and asked: "Did you come this time because there’s something important you want to discuss with me?"

Du Xixi hadn’t been in touch with the Iron-eating Beast for quite some time, especially after leaving CD-0329 Star. The latest contact was when Ke Lian was hospitalized, and the Iron-eating Beast expressed gratitude through a video call.

With the Rob’s help in transplanting bamboo to the Iron-eating Beast Empire, their life has improved greatly. It’s said that few Iron-eating Beasts now go to the Garbage Star to scavenge low-grade metals to fill their stomachs.

Du Xixi hasn’t paid much attention to the outside world’s views on the Iron-eating Beasts no longer "harming" metals. She only knows that their life is probably not as difficult as before.

Looking at the Iron-eating Beast, Du Xixi’s eyes naturally fell on the two little Iron-eating Beasts he held tightly in his arms, her gaze softening even more. She just thought these two little ones grinning silly at her were incredibly adorable.

The Iron-eating Beast also noticed Du Xixi’s fondness for the young ones in his arms, and his smile became even more simple and honest. Only after they sat down on the sofa did the Iron-eating Beast hand over the more serene-looking cub to Du Xixi.

Just now on the path, the Iron-eating Beast saw Du Xixi’s belly had grown really big, so he didn’t let her hold the cub herself, worried she might accidentally drop it.