FCC Chapter 37.3

Young Master… Candy!! And the Prince’s Mansion!???

This?? Isn’t this fucking the same “Candy Angel” from the Star Glory incident a while back???

[Forgive my frankness, but this is really going way too far. I just don’t believe it…!!]

[Holy crap, didn’t some people claim a while back that this was just a political stunt?? They’re just brothers! An older brother peeling candy for his younger brother—what the hell kind of stunt is that supposed to be? Where are those people now??? They’d better come out and apologize right away!?]

The Candy incident, which Star Glory had initially downplayed, had already cut short a lot of people’s curiosity.

Now that this recruitment video for the “Little Cub” has aired, it didn’t take long for viewers who’d followed the story to notice something was off.

And now that the afternoon interview video has come out, it’s completely blown everyone away!!

The key is—it’s a genuine brotherly bond!! And he’s actually the real deal—a young master from the Prince’s Mansion, aaaah!?

[Damn, doesn’t that mean my little one’s worth more than ten of us “big brothers” combined [teary-eyed]? What do I do if I suddenly feel unworthy???]

[No, we need to rephrase that. Young Master, it’s only been a moment—how could you leave your old servant behind like this? Wait for me!! [clinging to his legs]]

[This is killing me! Don’t you have any dignity left? Snap out of it!! Let me go first!! I’m going to check out what this video is actually about too!]

And after the candy incident blew up, it drew even more new viewers flooding into the livestream.

A lot of people are just now finding out that Star Glory’s little Candy Angel really is in school! And it’s that one cub—reportedly the only one who chose Kleist!!

[……So what if they’re blood brothers? Descendants of the Prince’s Mansion are still descendants of the Prince’s Mansion—how patient do you expect them to be?]

[Exactly! And is it something to be proud of to peel candy for your little brother in public?? That’s just spoiling him rotten. Before long, they’ll raise another little wild beast with a haughty temper. Kleist, you’re in trouble! [grin]]

But it wasn’t just fans of that batch of “Candy Little Angels” who joined in—a whole group of people who had opposed the Prince’s Mansion in the original novel followed suit as well.

They were trying to see what on earth this family was up to—how dare they even agree to an interview?

However, by the time they entered the video, the already short bonus clip had just reached its conclusion.

“The reason we chose Kleist is that, after family discussion, we felt that the current environment for raising young ones might need more diversity and inclusivity.”

“Just as Father said, whether or not one is a ‘ferocious beast’ should never be the sole criterion for defining a young cub’s future potential.”

Qiu Jingyu, in front of the camera, delivered his closing remarks in his usual unhurried manner, and surprisingly, the comments and live chat were actually quite harmonious at that moment!

[Holy crap, I actually think that makes a lot of sense…?]

[Damn, I’m a herbivore… Hearing this carnivorous big bad guy say that actually moves me, QAQ. If only my dad had thought that way back then, maybe I could’ve gone to school too?]

[But Dad?? Isn’t Dad a prince?? Could a beast like that really say something like that?? I just can’t quite believe it…]

“Hey, when did I ever say that? The eldest son is just pinning things on me again… though I guess it does sound pretty good, huh.”

Qiu Chongshan, who had been grinning like an idiot all day, paused in surprise—he was sure he’d never said those words.

Hearing the eldest son say it so convincingly on camera, it actually sounded pretty plausible.

[Tiger scratching head]

“…The young master might be trying to help you polish your image, Your Highness. Now that the little master has been born, you really should start watching your behavior.”

Leihman, standing nearby, offered this expressionless reminder.

Besides, the young master was about to officially start school and would meet many peers of his own age; the parents’ image and social reputation would clearly have a huge impact on the little one’s social life.

But no matter how loud the outside world’s criticism had become at that moment, Qiu Jingyu’s remarks in front of the camera were still gradually drawing to a close.

“Of course, in my view, allowing our little ones to thrive amid the hopeful expectations of the entire galaxy is what a kindergarten—and all of us in the education field—should truly strive for.”

“And this, perhaps, is precisely what Kleist is exploring. I, too, am very much looking forward to seeing what new changes Principal Sylvester’s arrival will bring.”

As he finished speaking, the little one sitting on his shoulder—who had been eating candy—had, at some point, become so engrossed in the conversation that he’d forgotten all about it.

He looked at his older brother with earnest, soft eyes; it seemed as though a sparkling glow had appeared in his pale purple irises as he listened.

“Did I say something wrong? He’s not even moving.”

Even though he knew the interview cameras were still rolling, Qiu Jingyu smiled and ruffled the little one’s hair. Seeing that soft, well-behaved little face, he couldn’t help but let a smile spread across his eyes.

Qiu Qiu, whose head had been ruffled, shook his head gently after a moment.

“No… it’s not that it’s bad. It’s just… I think what my brother said was really, really good…!”

My eyes are even getting a little teary.

“Then I’ll grow up to be a good kid too, big brother~!”

Fluttering his little wings with enthusiasm, the little one couldn’t help but fly right up to his brother’s ear, his eyes crinkling with joy as he gave his big brother a gentle kiss.

Even Qiu Jingyu, suddenly kissed on the cheek by his little brother, was, unusually for him, momentarily lost in thought in front of the camera.

The next second, he finally couldn’t help but smile helplessly as he looked down at the little one by his side, as if he were about to say something.

And the interview video came to an abrupt end right at that moment.

*Video has ended. Click to replay. Thank you for watching!*

[……??? Damn it, I was totally engrossed, grinning like a doting auntie, and now you’re telling me it’s over??? What did he say after getting kissed, for crying out loud!!!]

[Damn it, Kleist!!!! You’re so cruel!! You had the nerve to show the kiss, so you should’ve let me hear what he said, for crying out loud!!!]

[Help me! That smile—that smile was so, so, so, so, so doting! Now I suddenly want an older brother too—I want both an older brother and a younger brother, I want them all!!! [Bites handkerchief fiercely]]

The live chat, which should have fallen silent at the end, instead suddenly ignited one final explosive round of discussion.

After all, no matter how you look at it, it just feels so heartwarming, aaaah!?

[Friends, anyway, see you at the beginning—I’m going to watch this again [smiling and waving]]

Meanwhile, further off-screen discussions about this interview continued to gain momentum on Starblog.

[I originally just came here to check out the good-looking guys, wuwu, but now that I’ve listened to the interview, I really want to send my little brother to Kleist next year—it feels so good.]

[+1. I get the feeling the new principal is taking education seriously. Even though my kid is a “carnivore,” I still think it’s pretty necessary to experience a real childhood at least once—rolling around in the forest, having fun with other kids…]

[Ahem, who knows? Maybe he’ll even bring home a wife—oops, I mean, a stunning little sweetheart with milky-gold wings?]

[???]

[What the hell are you talking about, you’re asking for trouble???]

But just as many people were seriously discussing Kleist’s latest reforms this year, a series of private StarBlog posts that suddenly popped up sparked widespread attention.

[Hello everyone, I’m Citizen Dax. At 6:32 p.m. today, I falsely claimed on StarNet that I was a space pirate intending to steal a youngling, causing unnecessary enforcement pressure on the Imperial law enforcement team. Please take this as a lesson: be careful with your words and actions, and obey the law. I hope to unlock my account once I get 30 likes [teary-eyed]]

Comments like this suddenly appeared in the exact same format on countless private StarBlogs!!! They were all requests to collect likes to unlock suspended accounts!

[??? I’m so confused—is this some new law enforcement measure from the Council??? So trendy??]

[Oh my god, Dax, isn’t that… isn’t that my boss, QWQ!? Damn, am I actually supposed to post this with my boss?? I just collected 30 likes to unlock it (I was hiding in the bathroom watching the interview, ORZ)……]

[Haha, this is hilarious—such a socially embarrassing way to enforce the law. What a coincidence—did you and your boss team up as space pirates to steal kids??? So it turns out neither of you was actually doing your jobs!!! (Pointing and whispering)]

Efthy: This chapter is so long, gosh…