"Not just Lanlan, Xiao Yi, Shushu, and Cuicui, they all said they would work hard so they could protect Mommy when they grow up," Lu Wanqing said.
Little Harvey: "!!!"
"But do you have to study hard to protect Mommy?" The little guy still found it hard to accept.
Lu Wanqing felt helpless. She actually didn't want to say this. Everyone's life is independent, not an appendage to others. If someone is willing to protect another person, it's because they like it, they are willing, and it's worthwhile.
But using a child's affection for oneself to morally blackmail them into working hard to protect Mommy in the future was the way she disliked the most.
But…
Little Harvey was truly a stubborn child. Perhaps having grown up with space pirates, he didn't realize the importance of learning. No matter what anyone said, he didn't understand and didn't want to understand.
If this indulgence continued, she didn't know if Little Harvey would regret not studying hard when he grew up. But if Little Harvey was harmed and died in the future because he didn't study hard and was too foolish, she would definitely resent herself to death.
Comparing the two, she felt that it was acceptable to use the little guy's love for Mommy a little bit to motivate him to study hard. It was just… she still felt a bit uncomfortable.
Ultimately, she hoped Harvey would figure it out himself and understand the importance of learning. People should live for themselves, do what they want to do, and strive to make their lives more brilliant, that's what's worthwhile.
"Does Harvey really dislike studying that much?" Lu Wanqing thought, and couldn't help but say.
Little Harvey hesitated for a moment, then after a while, he said, "I'll study hard."
Lu Wanqing petted the top of his head.
The hovercar soon arrived at the school entrance. Although Mu'ai Star couldn't compare to the Imperial Capital, the schools here were much worse than those in the Imperial Capital. However, compared to schools in ancient Earth times, this was still a super luxurious school. And given Harvey's special circumstances, she didn't think sending him to school here was a bad idea.
Little Harvey also seemed a bit nervous upon entering the school. Compared to other children who went to kindergarten at a very young age, he had wandered the universe with his father since he was little and found it hard to adapt.
However, this was also the first time Little Harvey had seen so many peers in real life. They were all around him, everywhere, all children his age.
At this moment, Little Harvey even forgot about his mother beside him, his eyes constantly looking curiously at the classmates in the school.
Children aged seven or eight, laughing and playing, happy just to be together.
There was also a sports field not far away, a ball game from the interstellar era, which many children were playing. Little Harvey watched, and his hands and feet suddenly tingled, wanting to join.
Lu Wanqing observed the little guy subtly. Seeing Harvey's restless movements, the knot in her heart loosened considerably.
Wanting to play was a child's nature.
Little Harvey had grown up with the space pirate group and had almost no peers, so he hadn't understood the joy of playing with peers before. Later, when he entered school and saw more classmates, he would be able to experience this joy, right?
Not just learning, but a complete experience of playing with many peers was also one of the most important memories in a child's life.
They quickly reached the principal's office. Xavier handled the enrollment procedures for the little guy and then took him to the classroom.
Although they had been at the school for a while, and Little Harvey hadn't played with other children yet, his emotions showed that he wanted to play with those children, unlike his previous resistance to studying.
"Ha... Harvey, in the future, at school, study hard, and also make more friends your age. Play well with everyone," Lu Wanqing said.
"Can I play?" Little Harvey's eyes widened in surprise and delight.
Lu Wanqing smiled and nodded, "Of course. While studying is important, entertainment is also important. We need to balance work and rest, allocating time for both studying and entertainment. You can't just study, or you'll become a dullard, even a fool. Nor can you only play and not study properly..."
"You'll be very stupid!" Little Harvey interrupted Lu Wanqing.
"Mommy, you've said that so many times!" the little guy chimed in.
Lu Wanqing: "..." So, she had unknowingly become a nagging mother?
Lu Wanqing chuckled and said, "Alright, then Mommy won't nag anymore. Mommy believes that Mommy's cubs are all very smart."
Little Harvey: "..."
Before, he would have been very proud to hear Mommy praise him for being smart. Why did he feel something was off recently?
The classroom was soon reached. Lu Wanqing and Xavier handed the little guy over to the teacher. After confirming everything was fine, they turned to leave.
Not long after they left, Lu Wanqing started to worry.
Little Harvey was different from other children. This was his first time at school, and with his background, could he adapt to school life?
"What are you looking at?" Xavier asked, seeing her keep looking back.
Lu Wanqing worriedly said, "I'm a little worried about Harvey."
Xavier's lips curved into a slight smile. "Do you believe that after two days at school, he'll forget about home?"
Lu Wanqing: "???"
"Let's go, we should also be doing our own things," Xavier said.
This time, Lu Wanqing was also confused. Her own things? What things? Did Xavier have other arrangements?
Xavier did have something to do. He had previously agreed with someone to capture "Xavier," and he definitely had to take action, otherwise people would become suspicious.
After sending Lu Wanqing home, Xavier left.
It was Uncle Wu who, seeing Lu Wanqing's confusion, quietly explained a few things to her.
Lu Wanqing suddenly understood, but at the same time, she couldn't help but worry. So many people knew they were on this planet now. If this continued, Zhong Li Feiyu and Mu Jie should also find out soon, right?
Would they... come?
Lu Wanqing felt a little nervous. She didn't know what would happen if those people came looking for them.
"I'll go repair the mechs," Lu Wanqing said.
There was nothing she could do right now, and nothing she could do except change herself.
Making money was very important. She couldn't use her old money now, so she had to repair the mechs and earn money. At the same time, she felt she needed to train herself well too.
The underground arena was a good place. Xavier felt at ease letting the young Little Harvey train in the virtual arena of the underground arena. It was safe there, and she could train there.
Lu Wanqing spent half a day repairing the several mechs that Xavier had brought back last time.
In the afternoon, she didn't want to just stay at home. She sent a message to Xavier, telling him about her desire to train in the virtual arena. Xavier was initially surprised but didn't stop her. He soon sent someone back to pick her up to train at the underground arena.