The four men, all outstanding young talents of the Federation, were now standing in a line like the most primitive emperors selecting concubines in ancient Earth times, to be chosen by Lu Wanqing. Mu Jie even felt a sense of humiliation!
Fortunately, all their dissatisfaction seemed to dissipate when they noticed Admiral Zhong Li Feiyu standing beside them.
Even a man as excellent as Admiral Zhong Li Feiyu was standing here, so standing for a while didn't seem so disgraceful.
The most important thing was who Lu Wanqing would choose!
Please don't be him!
Absolutely not him!
Zhong Li Feiyu prayed silently, each minute and second feeling like an ordeal, until Lu Wanqing rolled her eyes and generously told them that she didn't want to get married so haphazardly either. It was good that they were willing to pay money, and she asked if they preferred to pay by card or cash, cutting straight to the chase. Mu Jie felt his mind go blank.
Was Lu Wanqing not mentally sound?
Weren't humans from ancient Earth who hadn't undergone genetic mutations said to be very intelligent?
Why did this woman in front of him not seem very smart?
Any one of them – himself, Admiral Zhong Li Feiyu, Yu Nong, or Wei Xingzhou – if Lu Wanqing had chosen any of them, her future would have been filled with wealth and ease.
Lu Wanqing actually chose none of them? She only wanted financial compensation?
Was she foolish?
However, regardless, Lu Wanqing's willingness to accept cash compensation was like heavenly music to them.
Freed from the psychological shadow of having to marry a resurrected ancient corpse, Mu Jie couldn't help but feel a bit of affection for this woman when he looked at her again.
Perhaps…
He had overthought things before?
So, when the four of them later discussed how much compensation to give Lu Wanqing, he took the initiative to propose a large sum. Considering that Lu Wanqing didn't even have a house in the interstellar era, he specifically included a house and a hovercar in the compensation, making it convenient for her accommodation and transportation.
However, at that time, none of them had thought about future events, truly believing that Lu Wanqing's problem was solved.
Until after they had completed the compensation handover with Lu Wanqing, they soon received a message from the Federation's main computer.
After Lu Wanqing's resurrection, she had become a formal citizen of the Federation. As a formal citizen, she also had to abide by all the laws of the Federation, including the various clauses in the Juvenile Protection Act. As the mother of the children, Lu Wanqing had to fulfill her responsibilities and obligations as a mother, and she also had to be responsible for accompanying and caring for the children.
When Mu Jie first received this news, his mind was buzzing. Fortunately, he quickly recalled that during their last meeting, Lu Wanqing didn't seem as fearful as he had imagined. She wasn't like an ancient corpse; she seemed no different from a living person. He then suppressed his superfluous thoughts.
Putting aside the gene that was stolen by space pirates, the four of them remained…
The Academy had devised a plan for them to send the children to Lu Wanqing together, so she could care for them. Mu Jie rejected this proposal without a second thought, immediately, instantly, and without delay!
He would not agree!
He could not possibly agree!
He was even less willing to agree!
Not just him, but the other families as well – the Zhong Li family, the Yu family, and the Wei family – none of them considered it and all refused!
No matter what, Lu Wanqing was a resurrected ancient corpse, oh no, rather, a resurrected ancient corpse person.
Although the Academy said that Lu Wanqing's physical examination had no problems and confirmed with 100% certainty that she was alive, they still couldn't feel at ease, not even a little bit.
Their children, from the moment they were conceived, even that tiny speck, were their most cherished treasures, treated with utmost care and affection.
Entrusting them to Lu Wanqing, they were terrified that something would happen.
What if… Lu Wanqing's mental state was still unstable and she harmed the children?
What if… there was latent corpse poison in Lu Wanqing's body that could harm the children?
There were too many concerns; they couldn't confidently send their children to Lu Wanqing for care. If the Academy insisted on forcing them…
Mu Jie thought that he would rather rebel and go against the entire Federation than obey the Federation's arrangement and hand over his only son!
His Lan Lan was so adorable, doted on by their entire family since childhood. If anything happened to Lan Lan, he wouldn't be able to accept it!
Furthermore, it wasn't just these issues. The Zhong Li, Mu, and Wei families held very special statuses in the Federation. If the children from their families were raised together, the Federation would likely fall into chaos!
They negotiated vehemently and finally managed to get the Academy to agree to a compromise, and other powers in the Federation also unanimously agreed to their new arrangement – Lu Wanqing would take turns caring for the children at their homes by year, instead of caring for all the children simultaneously.
Later, the question of whose home Lu Wanqing would go to first became another issue.
Lu Wanqing had just been resurrected. They knew nothing about her condition, whether she was safe, healthy, or had any mental illnesses. None of them wanted their child to be the first one she cared for.
They discussed for a long time, and finally decided to draw lots!
When the results of the draw were announced, Mu Jie almost wanted to chop off his own hand. Why did he draw the first turn?
He had failed Lan Lan!
Wei Xingzhou drew the last turn, and he was unable to hide his joy, which was written all over his face.
To be honest, at that moment, he actually wanted to hit Wei Xingzhou because the way he smiled was truly provoking!
His self-restraint prevented him from acting!
Lu Wanqing would be coming to his home soon, so he made many preparations, very cautiously.
However, in stark contrast to their nervousness, Lu Wanqing was different.
When Lu Wanqing came to their home to care for Lan Lan, there was no trace of nervousness in her eyes. She was generous and natural. Especially when she looked at Lan Lan, her eyes seemed to sparkle with light and love, a feeling… he didn't know how to describe.
The Mu family valued etiquette. Although they were wary of Lu Wanqing, their reason told them that before Lu Wanqing did anything to harm Lan Lan or anyone else, they had no reason and should not target this girl.
So, after a brief silence, he gently patted Lan Lan's head and formally introduced her.
"Mu Lan, this is your mother," he told Lan Lan.
Upon hearing his words, Lan Lan dared to step out from behind her grandparents. The child looked at Lu Wanqing with curious eyes and then, in a childish but very earnest voice, called out, "Mother!"
The next moment, Lu Wanqing responded, her voice clear, gentle, and pleasant to hear.
Lu Wanqing walked over, bent down, and directly reached out to pick Lan Lan up from the ground.
Everyone was startled, worried and afraid that Lan Lan would be harmed.