Chapter 155 You Will Not Be Forced

Father and son waited at the door. Inside the training room, Lu Wanqing proceeded methodically, clearing level after level. Though the difficulty was low, the time for each level was neither long nor short. She played for a long time and finally reached the tenth level.

The game was simple and not difficult. However, unlike in the 21st century where players only needed to sit or stand still to play, here she had to run, jump, and constantly attack the insectoids with her weapon. Her physical exertion was considerable, and she was getting tired.

Most importantly, after playing for so long, it must be getting late.

Lu Wanqing raised her wrist and opened her optical computer to check the time. Seeing it, she realized how late it was. If they were at the Mu family's, it would be time for Xiao Mu Lan to sleep.

Lu Wanqing also sobered up. She couldn't continue playing today. If she wanted to play, she could come back tomorrow. Today, she should go back. Even if she didn't need to sleep so early, Xiao Yi had to sleep on time. Children shouldn't stay up late; it's bad for their health.

And besides…

Xiao Yi next door should have finished his training too, right?

Lu Wanqing thought this and walked to the control room, pressing the exit key.

The insectoid simulation system in the training room powered down. The door of the training room opened, and she walked out.

At the entrance of the training room, Zhong Li Feiyu and Xiao Zhong Li Yi were already standing. They stood together, waiting for Lu Wanqing to come out.

"Training finished?" Zhong Li Feiyu asked.

Ten levels, not many, not few, at least within Zhong Li Feiyu's acceptable range. After all, the first ten levels were just for novice practice, very simple, and most people should be able to pass them.

"Mm," Lu Wanqing nodded.

Lu Wanqing looked at Xiao Yi and couldn't help but ask, "Has Xiao Yi finished his training? How did it go?"

Xiao Zhong Li Yi did not speak.

Zhong Li Feiyu explained, "He lost, but he successfully killed most of the insectoids on the fifty-fifth level. With a few more days of training, he should be able to pass the fifty-fifth level."

"Lost?" Lu Wanqing was slightly surprised.

However, she quickly remembered that Xiao Yi was just a child, a five-year-old child, still a baby.

"Yes, it's okay. Xiao Yi is still young. Keep working hard, and you'll definitely be even better!" Lu Wanqing said. She couldn't help but crouch down, bringing her gaze level with Xiao Zhong Li Yi, and said with a smile.

She was very gentle, sincerely encouraging the child. She believed that he would be better and more outstanding in the future!

Xiao Zhong Li Yi listened to her encouraging words but showed no reaction, his expression as indifferent and calm as always.

Zhong Li Feiyu spoke, "It's getting late. Let's go home and rest."

Lu Wanqing looked up at Zhong Li Feiyu and smiled in agreement, "Okay."

As Lu Wanqing spoke, she had already taken Xiao Zhong Li Yi's small hand, holding the child.

Xiao Zhong Li Yi instinctively tried to pull away. He forcefully tried to withdraw his hand from the woman's grip.

Lu Wanqing held Xiao Zhong Li Yi's small hand tightly, giving him no chance to slip away.

"Let's go, we're going home together!" Lu Wanqing stood up, looked at Zhong Li Feiyu, and said with a smile.

Zhong Li Feiyu glanced at Lu Wanqing's small actions, then at Xiao Zhong Li Yi, who was frowning and looking very unhappy and resistant. He quickly pretended not to see it and nodded in agreement with Lu Wanqing, "Mm."

They walked out together, heading home.

"Let go of me!" After walking a few steps, Xiao Zhong Li Yi finally couldn't stand it anymore. He turned to look at Lu Wanqing and said unhappily, ordering her.

Zhong Li Feiyu heard this and turned back. He looked at Xiao Zhong Li Yi with a cold, stern face and educated him, "Zhong Li Yi! She is your mother! What tone are you using to speak to your mother?"

Xiao Zhong Li Yi's body suddenly stiffened. He looked at his father, then at his mother.

"Your mother is doing this for your own good. She wants to take care of you. Don't make her sad!" Zhong Li Feiyu educated Xiao Zhong Li Yi again.

Xiao Zhong Li Yi's small hand visibly softened. He lowered his head, and after a pause, he agreed, "Okay."

Despite his agreement, Lu Wanqing felt that the spark of life and vitality she had just seen in the child had disappeared again.

She might understand why Xiao Zhong Li Yi had developed such a lifeless personality.

Zhong Li Feiyu might be a qualified soldier and a strict father, but when he was strict with his child, he did not play the role of a mother. He did not provide the care and warmth a family should have, nor did he let the child experience gentle affection.

Lu Wanqing thought this, then gently released the child's hand. She hesitated for a moment, then crouched down.

Lu Wanqing looked at Xiao Zhong Li Yi. The child was only five years old, yet she couldn't see the mischievousness and vitality of a child his age in his eyes. What she saw more was numbness and lifelessness.

Lu Wanqing raised her hand and gently rubbed the top of the child's head, then couldn't help but lower her head and place a soft kiss on his forehead.

"Xiao Yi, don't be afraid. If you don't like interacting with Mommy, Mommy won't force you to hold her hand anymore, nor will she force you to do anything you don't want to do."

Xiao Zhong Li Yi was, after all, just a child. He had lived under his father's commands since he was little. The education he received from childhood was to obey orders!

As a child, one must obey parents!

As a subordinate, one must obey superiors!

His father had just reminded him that Lu Wanqing was his mother, so he knew that from now on, he could never refuse anything this woman did to him, even if he strongly resisted and didn't want to accept it in his heart.

However, Xiao Zhong Li Yi had not expected Lu Wanqing to suddenly let go of his hand, kiss him so gently, and say such words to him.

Don't be afraid?

She wouldn't forcefully hold his hand anymore?

Would she really not force him to do anything he disliked in the future?

Xiao Zhong Li Yi had never, in his life, heard anyone speak to him like this. He looked at Lu Wanqing, his mind a little dazed.

Lu Wanqing let out a soft sigh, then stood up. When she looked down at Xiao Zhong Li Yi again, the sadness had disappeared. Her face and eyes were filled with a gentle smile.

"Let's go, Xiao Yi, it's time for us to go home," Lu Wanqing said with a smile, her voice gentle.

Xiao Zhong Li Yi snapped out of his daze and quickly nodded, "Mm!"

With this nod, Xiao Zhong Li Yi's demeanor seemed to change. Although it was only a slight change, Lu Wanqing was sure she saw a spark of vitality in the little one.

Lu Wanqing secretly breathed a sigh of relief. There was still hope; the child's personality could still be saved.

Zhong Li Feiyu looked at Xiao Zhong Li Yi, then looked up at Lu Wanqing. At that moment, something seemed to flash through his mind – something missing from his education of his child.

But the inspiration came and went too quickly, and he couldn't grasp it. When he came back to his senses, he still didn't understand.

Lu Wanqing led Xiao Zhong Li Yi out, and Zhong Li Feiyu quickly followed.

However, as they walked outside, Zhong Li Feiyu slowly realized something. It seemed… Xiao Yi's inner rejection and resistance towards Lu Wanqing were not as severe as before?

Although Xiao Yi had only responded to Lu Wanqing with a single word just now, it felt different.