Playing games, how do you play?
Lu Wanqing's mind first conjured up images of games from over three thousand years ago, familiar team battles. However, she quickly dismissed the thought, knowing that games in the interstellar era were different.
But...
Wasn't it possible to form a team?
She spent an entire night studying the game rules and discovered it was a free-for-all mode. There was no rule prohibiting players from teaming up, right?
Her mind instinctively went to her five cubs. If she could get all five cubs together, wouldn't forming a team be perfect?
In the real world, it was impossible to get the five cubs together. But online?
Lu Wanqing recalled the black market optical computer that Steward Xiao had secretly given her when she was at Zhongli's house. She usually used it for the black market. Could she use it to access the star net?
The idea was a bit crazy, but once it surfaced, Lu Wanqing found it hard to suppress. The children were all hers, yet due to family reasons, they could never be openly together. Was even a secret gathering impossible?
Even if it was just once or twice.
As Lu Wanqing mused, she couldn't help but raise her hand and begin to examine the optical computer on her wrist.
Looking at it idly revealed nothing. After much thought, Lu Wanqing took out a disguise mask from her space button. Steward Xiao had given it to her when she escaped with Xiao Yi last time. Later, due to unforeseen circumstances, she and Xiao Yi had changed their appearances, and the disguise masks were not all used up. Now, they seemed suitable.
She put on the disguise mask, then the black market optical computer that Steward Xiao had given her, and left.
Lu Wanqing hailed a hovercar and went directly to the entrance of the military family residential area. She registered with the小区 security guard using the fake identity that Steward Xiao had arranged for her last time, requesting to see Steward Xiao.
The小区 security guard was surprised to hear she was Steward Xiao's relative, but he quickly registered her and then contacted the house to inquire.
At the Zhongli residence, Steward Xiao was surprised by the security guard's call, but upon hearing the reported identity, he quickly understood. He readily agreed and immediately came out.
Steward Xiao personally escorted Lu Wanqing in, treating her as if she were a relative.
Once inside, Steward Xiao relaxed and looked at Lu Wanqing, asking, "Miss Lu?"
Lu Wanqing replied, "It's me."
Steward Xiao breathed a sigh of relief. The identity he had arranged was known only to them, and besides Lu Wanqing, he couldn't think of anyone else.
Lu Wanqing instinctively looked up, scanning the house, searching for Xiao Yi.
"Young Master is upstairs," Steward Xiao said with a smile, seemingly understanding Lu Wanqing's thoughts.
It was the weekend, so kindergarten was not in session. Xiao Yi should be resting at home.
Lu Wanqing smiled and nodded, "Mm."
Lu Wanqing carefully removed the disguise mask from her face and then said to Steward Xiao, "Steward Xiao, I've come back this time to ask you a favor."
"What is it?" Steward Xiao asked, puzzled.
Lu Wanqing thought for a moment, then explained her plan to use the black market optical computer, hide her identity, go online anonymously, and play games on the star net with the children.
Steward Xiao was stunned upon hearing this. This was not a simple matter.
When they had arranged the black market optical computer last time, it had been out of necessity. But now...
If no one discovered this matter, it would be fine. But if it were discovered, the trouble would be immense.
If only adults were involved, it would be somewhat manageable, as adults had self-control. However, Lu Wanqing wanted to bring children to play. With such young children, if they were inadvertently coaxed into revealing information, and it became known that they played together privately, the problem would be significant.
Steward Xiao hesitated for a long while, then said thoughtfully, "Miss Lu, this matter is not simple. I need to ask the Commander's opinion first."
Lu Wanqing was taken aback for a moment, then nodded in agreement, "Alright."
As Lu Wanqing spoke, upstairs, young Zhongli Yi also heard the commotion downstairs. He ran out and his eyes lit up when he saw his mommy.
"Mommy!" Little Zhongli Yi shouted happily.
The next moment, the child rushed down from upstairs, hugged Lu Wanqing tightly, and nuzzled her happily.
"Mommy, I missed you so much!" Little Zhongli Yi buried himself in Lu Wanqing's arms, looked up at her with sparkling eyes, and said joyfully.
Lu Wanqing was also startled, then crouched down, hugged Little Zhongli Yi, and smiled, "Mommy missed Xiao Yi too."
"Mm-hmm!" Little Zhongli Yi nodded enthusiastically, extremely happy.
Lu Wanqing looked at the child, and after a moment, couldn't help but bury her head in his embrace and take a sniff.
In fact, it wasn't just the child who missed his mommy; she missed her children dearly too. But given the children's circumstances, it was too special. Even if she found ways to bring them together, it was impossible.
After holding the child and sniffing for a while, Lu Wanqing looked up, ruffled his hair, and smiled, "Xiao Yi seems to have grown taller."
"Mm-hmm," Little Zhongli Yi readily agreed. He said happily, "Mommy, I'll become very powerful in the future, and I'll protect you all!"
The "you all" actually included his other siblings. He knew that due to their special circumstances, he and his siblings couldn't play together. But Mommy loved other children as much as she loved him, so he also acknowledged those siblings. When he grew up and became strong, besides protecting Daddy and Grandpa, he would also protect Mommy and his other siblings.
Lu Wanqing was surprised by his words, then smiled with relief. She didn't know why, perhaps it was genetic influence? All her children were very obedient, sensible, and filial.
"Mm-hmm, Xiao Yi is the best!!!" Lu Wanqing smiled and nodded.
"Mommy, can you play games with me today?" Little Zhongli Yi tilted his head up to look at Lu Wanqing, his eyes sparkling as he asked.
Lu Wanqing had snuck out today. She was supposed to go back immediately after finishing her business, but looking at Xiao Yi's expectant gaze, she couldn't bring herself to refuse.
"Mommy, the mecha game is online, it's amazing. There's a giant panda mecha in it too. Daddy said if I like the giant panda mecha, I can play with a giant panda mecha in the game," Little Zhongli Yi said happily.
"Mm," Lu Wanqing agreed with a smile.
There was a star net cabin upstairs. The room Lu Wanqing had slept in had not been dismantled. Although she had left, everything here was still reserved for her.
Lu Wanqing was led upstairs by Xiao Yi. The moment she pushed open the room door and saw the familiar furnishings inside, she was deeply touched.
Although this was not her home, it felt more like one. Marshal Zhongli and General Zhongli were not her relatives, but they had always kept a room for her in their home.
"Then we'll play one round, and after that, Mommy has to go back," Lu Wanqing told Little Zhongli Yi.
Little Zhongli Yi quickly nodded, "Okay!"
Lu Wanqing smiled and raised her hand to ruffle the child's hair, saying, "Then let's go into the star net cabin."
"Mm-hmm," Little Zhongli Yi readily agreed.