novelraw Chapter 112 The Marshal is far too skilled at holding children.
Chapter 112 The Marshal is far too skilled at holding children.
Yuan Yuan unconsciously gripped the seatbelt: "Because Uncle Marshal can pilot mechs, and Daddy said that people who pilot mechs are the ones who protect us."
He glanced at Wen Shumu again, seemingly slightly embarrassed, and didn't continue.
Actually, there's another reason: I just felt that the handsome uncle looked very gentle, and I inexplicably wanted to choose him.
Wen Shumu said, "If only we were on Narentis, there would be mechs everywhere."
Yuan Yuan's eyes widened, and her voice rose slightly: "There are places like this?"
Wen Shumu nodded, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.
If he hadn't met Ling Suyu, he might have been trapped in darkness for the rest of his life, unable to see this vast world, and even less likely to have personally gone to a place like Narentis.
"In that case, it must be very safe there, there are no big monsters, right..." Yuan Yuan lowered her head.
Wen Shumu's expression hardened slightly. He didn't want his words to trigger unpleasant memories for his son, and was thinking of how to change the subject when Ling Suyu, who was fiddling with a terminal, suddenly asked, "Want to pilot a mecha?"
He turned his head, his icy blue eyes fixed on the child clutching the seatbelt. His expression wasn't particularly gentle, but it didn't convey the aloofness he usually showed when facing most people.
Yuan Yuan realized she was being asked a question, and her curled eyelashes trembled slightly: "Can I pilot a mecha too? Won't that cause you trouble?"
Ling Suyu said, "It can be driven, it won't be a problem."
A faint glimmer of hope appeared in Yuan Yuan's eyes as she cautiously said, "Then I want to..."
Ling Suyu sent the address to Heck, who was sitting in the passenger seat: "Go here."
After the hovercar started, Yuan Yuan sat upright with her little hands on her knees, not moving at all.
This cautious and meticulous demeanor felt like needles pricking Wen Shumu's heart, causing a hidden pain.
Four years old...
He understood Yuan Yuan's feelings all too well.
After returning from the desolate planet, his life underwent a dramatic change. He tried to please Wen Bin, thinking that as long as he was obedient and did not make any demands, his father would pay more attention to him and he would not be abandoned.
Yuan Yuan is probably afraid that if she does something inappropriate, she will be disliked by the adults and lose her safe haven again.
After passing through bustling streets lined with high-end fashion brands, the hovercar finally stopped at an inconspicuous alleyway.
Wen Shumu got out of the car and saw a sign at the entrance of the alley.
"Debewa Mecha Experience Center..." Wen Shumu pointed to the sign and asked, "Brother, are we going here?"
Ling Suyu hummed in agreement and carried Yuanyuan off the hovercar.
[I was just about to say this, the marshal's way of holding the child is just too practiced.]
Yes!! He's much more skilled than my brother. My nephew is about the same age as Yuanyuan, and my sister-in-law won't let him hold him, afraid he'll drop the child.
They're so gentle with the baby!!!
I want to be their child.
[Hahaha, the person upstairs is dreaming in broad daylight.]
Although Flora Star is primarily known for its fashion and art, it is still a border planet with the Sixth Legion stationed there, so the people there are quite familiar with mechs.
Ling Suyu turned on the walking navigation, and they followed the navigation, turning several corners, until they finally saw a two-story villa with a sign for the experience center hanging on the fence in front of the door.
The gate to the courtyard was open. After entering the courtyard, Wen Shumu looked around and saw that a corner of the courtyard was planted with lush green vegetables.
This place, though called an experience center, feels more like a cozy home.
Yuan Yuan was pressed against Wen Shumu's leg, her little hand still being held by Wen Shumu.
His little face was rosy, and after getting off the bus, the handsome uncle took his hand. It had been a long time since anyone had held his hand like that while walking.
The villa's half-open door was pushed open from the inside, and a muscular, red-haired man walked out, a cigarette dangling from his mouth.
Upon seeing them, the red-haired man was clearly stunned, and the cigarette he was holding fell to the ground.
"Xiao Ling?"
"Uncle Yan, I apologize for disturbing you," Ling Suyu nodded.
The red-haired man laughed: "Just a couple of days ago, Ah Zheng was saying that you came to Planet Flora, and I was thinking about whether I should contact you."
His gaze shifted to Wen Shumu and the little one beside him.
"So...you two have a child? And they're so big?!"
Ling Suyu: "...No, we're recording a show. This is Yuanyuan, our travel partner for today."
The red-haired man was so surprised that he only noticed the camera above him and a hint of embarrassment crossed his face: "Ah, I knew it! You two have only been married for a little over a year, how come you have such a big child?"
Ling Suyu introduced to Wen Shumu: "This is Yan Zezheng's father."
When Wen Shumu saw his red hair and heard Ling Suyu call him "Uncle Yan", he roughly guessed what was going on and wasn't particularly surprised.
"Hello Uncle Yan, I am Wen Shumu."
Yan Ji laughed: "I know, come in quickly."
There was a group photo on the cabinet by the door. Wen Shumu glanced at it after coming in. It showed Uncle Yan, who looked about 20 years younger than he does now, holding a toddler version of Yan Zezheng in one hand and raising a trophy high in the other.
So it seems... Uncle Yan was also a mecha player who participated in competitions?
Standing at the doorway, with the entryway blocking the view, one cannot see what's inside.
Passing through the entryway, the well-lit and spacious living room is devoid of any typical home furniture. Instead, it features rows of large chairs, each with a pair of goggles-like objects hanging beside it.
Yan Ji explained, "This is an area where you can have a basic experience piloting a mecha; it's mainly for the general public."
He pointed to the corridor to the side: "The rooms over there are extremely realistic simulation pods, which can be used for professional training."
Ling Suyu's gaze swept across the room, finally settling on a row of seats that were noticeably smaller.
He walked over and bent down to check the equipment.
Yan Ji followed and said, "This is for children."
After confirming that Yuan Yuan's height was suitable, Ling Suyu said, "Uncle Yan, let's get one for Yuan Yuan."
"No problem, come, sit here." Yan Ji beckoned Yuan Yuan over.
Wen Shumu stood to one side and watched Yuan Yuan sit down in the chair.
The little boy was clearly a bit nervous, and involuntarily turned his gaze to the people he was closest to.
Wen Shumu caught his gaze and said softly, "Don't be afraid, we're all here. You're about to pilot your mecha, how cool is that!"
Yuan Yuan blinked twice and said in a soft voice, "I'm ready."
Yan Ji helped him put on his glasses: "If you feel uncomfortable, just call us, or press this button on your right and it will end automatically."
After explaining the precautions, Yan Ji tapped a few times on the control panel next to him, and a white light shield suddenly popped out from the chair.
The trial chairs started operating, and Yan Ji invited them to sit aside and have some tea.
Wen Shumu was still worried, so he decided to stand by and stay with her.
The same applies to Ling Suyu.
Seeing this, Yan Ji didn't press the matter and instead inquired about Ling Suyu's recent situation.
With cameras still on, they couldn't go into too much detail, and the conversation quickly shifted to the mecha.
Wen Shumu pricked up his ears and listened for a long time. When he looked at Yan Ji, there was a hint of admiration in his eyes.
"Uncle Yan, Master Adolphus also mentioned your modification idea before."
It's true that outstanding people often share similar focuses.
To everyone's surprise, Yan Ji scratched his head and chuckled sheepishly, "Oh dear, I couldn't have thought that far ahead myself. Actually, it was my wife who said it."
"Is Uncle Yu away on another business trip?" Ling Suyu asked.
"Absolutely! The StarCraft League is really popular lately, he'll definitely be going to check it out. I'll go during the finals too."
Wen Shumu was very curious. According to Uncle Yan, Yan Zezheng's other father also seemed to be someone in the mecha industry.
A sudden impulse surged within him, and Wen Shumu asked which "yu" it was. After receiving a clear answer, he lowered his eyes and pondered.
Uncle Yu...
The surname "Yu" is not common, but he felt strangely familiar with it, as if he had seen it somewhere recently.
Where is it...?
Just as I was pondering this, a childish voice suddenly called out from behind me.