After entering the interstellar age, the empire was constantly at war, and its population dwindled.
The country had no choice but to introduce all kinds of welfare and support policies. As long as you were willing to marry and have children, all sorts of benefits would follow. The government would even raise the children for you if you didn't want to after giving birth!
It was under these circumstances that Wei Zichen, no longer young and successful in his career but past the ideal age for marriage, once again received a call from the Imperial Matchmaking Agency.
The matchmaking agent said, "Mr. Wei, take a look. This male beastman's spirit form may be hairless, but he's handsome and rich. And there's a new policy: if you're willing to try dating someone with a hairless spirit form, we'll cut your taxes by five percent. That'll save you a good amount each month."
Wei Zichen said, "I'm happy to contribute to the country and pay my taxes with pride."
The matchmaking agent said, "What if you married someone with a hairless spirit form, sir? We'd provide you with a house! How does that sound?"
Wei Zichen: "Do you think I'm someone who needs a house?"
The matchmaking agent said, "Still not enough? We'll also give each of you fifty thousand toward the wedding! And if your spouse has a hairless spirit form, we'll throw in another thirty thousand!"
Wei Zichen: "Find me someone with fur, and I'll give you a hundred thousand!"
The matchmaking agent said, "Not interested in the money? Sir, you can't be like this. That's species discrimination. Plenty of hairless males are wonderful and faithful. How about this: I'll prepare five profiles for you! They're all tall, muscular beastmen with V-lines or abs. They're hairless, but I promise they're so handsome they'll make your legs weak! Would you do me the favor of choosing one and having a meal with him?"
Wei Zichen: "Heh. Unless he's furry, there's nothing to discuss!"
Even in the interstellar age, there are still three genders, and marriage is never forced! The government is desperately promoting matches to raise the birth rate, guaranteeing that the partners they provide are top quality, and offering returns and exchanges.
Age gap romance. The seme is a military academy student. The uke was once an honors graduate of the military academy and served on the battlefield before suddenly changing careers. He's now successful, with plenty of money to throw around, and all he wants is an obedient little puppy. Unfortunately, canine is canine, and he mistook a snow wolf for a Samoyed.
Saved for later on 12/21. It's been on hiatus for... years now, (feeling guilty) Orz, but I swear I'll start it!!
Theme: Everyone has their talents, and even a fortune spent will come back again.