Chapter 328: Suddenly So Shameless

Chapter 328: Chapter 328: Suddenly So Shameless

At 8:30 PM, after finishing their work, the females at the medical station finally got a chance to rest.

The soldiers on night patrol were still busy, and He Hanshi was on the training grounds, continuing to lead the front-line troops through formation adjustments.

The number of Insect Clan members had increased, creating a few vulnerabilities in the troops’ original formations. Each squad needed two more people to better counter surprise attacks from the rear.

However, while the Insect Clan’s assault had been ferocious the past few days, their numbers had dwindled significantly today. This was why He Hanshi had found the time to have a meal with Shi Lan and rest.

That evening, Shi Lan decided not to disturb him and slept at the medical station instead.

She lay in her private mecha simulation room, gazing at the tall, imposing mecha model before her. A sudden impulse rose within her, and she couldn’t resist trying it out one more time.

After she was done, she made separate calls to Jiang Xia and her other husbands, each lasting over ten minutes. She also took the opportunity to tell them that the baby was being good and that she was adapting well to her new environment.

Only then did they relax a little.

After the calls, Shi Lan went to wash up.

Before she knew it, it was already ten o’clock at night.

She lay in bed, gazing up at the tall mecha. From its place near the ceiling, it seemed to be looking down at her. Its bronze-brown mechanical eyes held a commanding and courageous air, like a guardian deity from a sacred faith, instilling a sense of peace.

It occurred to Shi Lan that she still hadn’t asked He Hanshi if he had a mecha of his own. But, worried she might be disturbing his work, she decided not to ask.

But just as she thought of him, a call came through.

Shi Lan answered immediately. "He... Han Shi, are you done with work?"

Out of habit, she had almost called him by his full name. Thankfully, she corrected herself just in time.

Shi Lan stared at the projected image, her gaze fixed on him, and her breath caught in her throat.

In the past, He Hanshi would always wash up and make himself presentable before calling her. But now, with his partner on the Border Defense Star with him, he couldn’t completely relax—even if he was confident in the base’s defenses. He hadn’t even had time to shower before calling to check on her.

So, there he was, fresh from training. He had taken off his Combat Suit and was wearing only a white undershirt, a large patch of which was soaked with sweat, faintly revealing the powerful, sculpted chest muscles beneath.

His short silver hair was also damp, and fine beads of sweat dotted his brow above his azure eyes. They trickled down his chiseled, god-like face before disappearing into his undershirt. He exuded a potent, masculine aura that was incredibly striking.

Shi Lan stared, mesmerized, for a long moment.

Meanwhile, He Hanshi was still talking. "I’m done with work. How are you, Lanlan? Was today alright? I heard several soldiers telling me how amazing you were..."

"Hm? What are you looking at, Lanlan?"

When Shi Lan didn’t answer for a moment, her pretty, almond-shaped eyes wide, He Hanshi chuckled. He waved a hand in front of the projection and said in a mock-injured tone, "Are you this distracted when you’re on a call with me, Lanlan? Are you thinking about one of your other Beast Husbands?"

That snapped Shi Lan back to her senses. Realizing what she had been staring at, she blushed and quickly tore her gaze away from the sight of his chest through the damp shirt. She immediately shook her head, looking serious as she defended herself. "I wasn’t thinking about anyone else."

Then she muttered under her breath, "Why is his shirt so see-through?"

He Hanshi’s ears twitched. He seemed to understand something and glanced down at himself, a smile flickering in his eyes. "Oh, so Lanlan was looking at me."

"Don’t worry, I won’t let anyone else see my body. My body is for my wife’s eyes only."

He was normally covered from head to toe in his Combat Suit or military uniform. Even when he was around other men, he would never wear just an undershirt.

It was only because he was back in his private quarters, feeling hot and wanting to air out, and hadn’t had time to wash up yet that he was dressed this way.

Shi Lan hadn’t expected his hearing to be so sharp; he had heard her even though she had spoken so quietly. Her lips trembled, a flustered annoyance coloring her tone now that she’d been caught. "Of course. You’re my Beast Husband. Who else would I be looking at?"

"You’re absolutely right. It’s good that you’re looking. After all, my body belongs to my Lanlan. You can look at whatever you want. Do you want me to take it off for you?"

He Hanshi was naturally delighted that his wife only had eyes for him, so he went along with what she said, continuing to tease her.

Shi Lan’s face grew even redder. She bit her lip slightly. "He Hanshi! You... how could you..." ’...be so shameless all of a sudden?’

If Yan Huoshui had said something like that, she would have thought it was perfectly normal.

After all, he was a huge pervert.

But He Hanshi... in her eyes, he was always so calm and gentle, so steady and humble. Not brazen and shameless like this...

He Hanshi could guess what Shi Lan was thinking. His gaze darkened slightly, and the smile on his lips deepened.

’I can only blame my wife for being too cute. Sometimes I just can’t resist teasing her.’

Besides, he was only speaking from the heart.

’Anything Lanlan wants, as long as I have it, I will always give it to her.’

Knowing that Shi Lan got embarrassed easily, He Hanshi smiled and thoughtfully changed the subject. "Do you want to rest at the medical station, Lanlan, or come over to my place?"

"Hm?"

The sound trailed off, low and soft, a rumbling vibration coming from deep in his chest.

He Hanshi was hoping she would choose the second option. He hadn’t seen her in so long; all he wanted was to hold his partner as he fell asleep. But he was also worried that Shi Lan was too tired to move.

It was a bit of a walk from the medical station to his quarters.

He didn’t pressure her, simply waiting patiently for her decision.

Shi Lan sat up in bed. "I’ll come to you."

She still had trouble sleeping in strange beds. Besides, sleeping in He Hanshi’s arms was always so comforting.

Hearing this, his eyes crinkled with pleasure. "Alright. Wait for me, Lanlan. I’m coming to get you."

After saying that, the projected image shook as he casually threw on a jacket, covering himself up completely again before quickly heading out the door.

The call was still connected, and from the blurry scenery rushing past in the background, Shi Lan could tell just how fast He Hanshi was moving.

She couldn’t help but say, "Slow down. There’s no rush."

"Mm-hmm. You get some more rest, Lanlan. I’ll let you know when I get there."

He Hanshi replied patiently, but despite what he said, Shi Lan noticed he was still moving very quickly.

It had taken her more than ten minutes to walk this way earlier in the day, but He Hanshi arrived at the entrance to the medical station in just a few minutes.

Inside the medical station, the doctor on duty was sitting and watching a show on her holographic device. Hearing someone enter, she didn’t even look up as she asked, "Here for treatment? Start by briefly describing your condition."

He Hanshi paused, and just as he was about to speak, the doctor on duty took off her holographic device and looked at him.

She had assumed it was just another male coming in for treatment, but one look at He Hanshi and she shot to her feet, stammering in shock, "Ad-Admiral! S-Sir, what are you doing here?"

An Admiral’s presence was commanding, and even as a female, she wouldn’t dare be disrespectful. What’s more, seeing He Hanshi in person gave her the thrilling feeling of meeting her idol.

He Hanshi gave her a glance. He didn’t recognize her—he really only knew Vina on the base—but he still gave a polite nod. "Sorry to disturb you. It’s nothing serious. I’m here to see my wife."

"Oh, oh, for Lanlan. Right, right, of course..."

She sized He Hanshi up as she spoke. Seeing that he had averted his gaze and wasn’t looking at her anymore, she slowly sat back down in her chair to continue watching her show.

She didn’t put her holographic device back on right away, though. Instead, she kept her head lowered, secretly eager to see what would happen next.