The Cannon Fodder in Quick Transmigration Refuses the Usual Path

Chapter 556: Five-Zero Cannon Foil Stepchild 35

"You silly child, what are you just standing there for!"

"You're about to become a father, yet you're still standing there looking dumbfounded!"

After being thoroughly berated by his own father and mother, Lu Zheng finally snapped back to reality. While the two were speaking, on the other side, Director Zhou had already started hurriedly instructing Auntie Zhang about the daily diet in the coming days.

Although this era didn't have things like folic acid, as an experienced doctor, she was still very clear about the taboos for pregnant women and what supplements were needed at what times.

The Lu family wasn't short on supplies. Ever since An Ning got pregnant, the old master of the Lu family had even specifically asked people to get a lot of things. Auntie Zhang was even more creative, heavily satisfying her appetite. Aside from being cared for a bit too cautiously, An Ning didn't have any discomfort during this pregnancy.

It was Lu Zheng, this newbie dad, who didn't know if a screw was loose in his brain, or if he was too obsessed with wandering in the world of physics all year round. He only slowly came back to his senses when the child was five months old and started moving.

Aside from daily concerns about where An Ning felt uncomfortable, from time to time, he would also ask about the child and follow An Ning in doing prenatal education.

Regarding this, An Ning could only say that thankfully, this guy didn't start reciting his lengthy physics thesis.

Little Ah Jing was born on a rainy day. His formal name was Lu Jingyao. Because the birth went smoothly, compared to the somewhat dazed child's father, the child's paternal grandparents and maternal grandparents holding their grandson outside the room were exceptionally overjoyed.

To be honest, An Ning was still in pretty good spirits at this moment.Her weak spiritual awareness subconsciously swept over Little Jing's brain. Feeling that the development was okay, she then heaved a huge sigh of relief, lying on the bed happily drinking the chicken soup Lu Zheng was feeding her.

Even so, on the full moon day, An Ning specifically tied the specially made red string from before around his wrist.

Oh, it doesn't have any other special function. It just makes it easier to gather spiritual energy and nourish the body.

Although at this time, spiritual energy was pretty much non-existent, but something is better than nothing. Over time, plus with An Ning by his side, it would still have some effect, more or less.

In short, the experience of tutoring homework, she swore, she absolutely would not have a second time in this life.

Witnessing this scene personally, the system couldn't help but twitch the corner of its mouth: "Host, is that necessary? You have elixirs, after all, and the child's father is quite smart too. No matter what, this child's aptitude shouldn't be too poor, right?"

Besides, it wasn't like it didn't know; back then, its host had drunk plenty of Spirit Spring Water.

Regarding this, after washing up and just happily getting out of bed, An Ning neither confirmed nor denied it: "No matter how powerful the medicine, improving aptitude is only based on the original foundation."

Of course, the important thing was:

"System, don't you think that the original owner's family genes are, to some extent, particularly stubborn and terrifying?"

Thinking of the original owner's three siblings, then thinking of Eldest Sister's Xiao Chen, An Ning suddenly shivered...

It really was 'what you fear comes to pass'. Eldest Sister's Husband's worries back then indeed came true.

Eldest Sister's Xiao Chen was not even three years old yet, but judging by her past experience, his aptitude really wasn't looking good.

Forget it, even if it's a one in ten chance, she couldn't afford to gamble. Not to mention the issue of her genius persona being exposed, in this life, aside from work, she wanted to relax a bit. She didn't have that much time to raise and teach kids. And also tutor homework.

As for high-grade elixirs? She's not an ancient emperor, it's not necessary, right? Her points weren't picked up for free.

Even if she were an emperor, unless she were a female emperor in a situation a hundred times more difficult, she wouldn't use them, and there's no need!

Thankfully, the preparations made before were not in vain. Although Ah Jing, this child, didn't show signs of being too monstrously talented from a young age, it was visibly obvious he was also a smart little cookie. Not only did he take the best features from her and Lu Zheng in looks, being clever and cute, but he also learned characters quickly. Not long after starting his education, after just one or two repetitions, he could memorize a long passage of text.

According to her mother-in-law, Ms. Zhou, he wasn't much different from Lu Zheng when he was little.

Only then did An Ning completely let out a sigh of relief.

Great, he can be self-sufficient, no need for his parents to go bald tutoring homework.

Of course, what Director Zhou didn't say was, although academically they seemed about the same, it was visibly obvious that her precious grandson was much more clever.

Lively and adorable, and especially considerate. He had countless little friends just in the residential compound, much more clever than her youngest son who, from a young age, had a particularly unpleasant mouth and wouldn't say a word even if you hit him three times with a stick.

As for whether his brain was smart or not, to be honest, neither Commander Lu nor Ms. Zhou were really worried about it.

Both parents are geniuses, especially the biological mother, who is a genius among geniuses. This child, no matter how crooked he gets, how crooked can he really become?

"It's just a pity. Ah Jing is already four years old now. Looks like Xiao Zheng and his wife don't plan on having any more."

Putting down the newspaper in his hand and happily getting his fill of the grandkid, the old master of the Lu family couldn't help but feel some regret. Especially thinking about Ah Jing, who was smart and had a good personality, and most importantly...

Unfortunately, before he could finish speaking, Director Zhou beside him hastily shot him a glare: "Alright now, not to mention our daughter-in-law is at a critical juncture these two years, just look at your son. Does he seem like someone who knows how to take care of a child?"

Even Little Jing, to be honest, these years she was the one who took care of him more, especially after retirement.

Just look at how busy the couple is, where would they have the time.

But even so, Director Zhou didn't say much more. They all came from that time. Raising children is difficult, plus with the pressure of being the sole support, some deep-rooted ideas are indeed hard to change.

Not to mention the old man, wasn't she like that back then too!

It was only later.

But what needs to be said still has to be said. Director Zhou, uncharacteristically serious, glared at him:

"Old man, just say these words in front of me. Don't let A-Ning and the others hear them."

Being scolded by his own wife, Commander Lu beside him couldn't help but cough lightly. After a moment, he sighed. His hand holding the newspaper paused for a moment before he said somewhat wistfully:

"I'm just saying. Ah Jing's physique, this brain of his, to be honest, and I'm not bragging as an old man, you'd be hard-pressed to find one like him in ten thousand people."

It's just a pity, the family only has this one child. In the future, forget going to the battlefield, the possibility of him joining the military isn't high.

For an old general who fought on the battlefield in his early years, this would inevitably bring some regret.

Hearing the underlying meaning in the old man's words, Ms. Zhou beside him also fell silent for a moment. The little hat she had just made for Ah Jing was also placed on her knees at some point.

After who knows how long, she finally said softly:

"Old Lu, that's your old-fashioned thinking. Joining the military is good, but serving the country isn't limited to just joining the military. Like our daughter-in-law, or even like Xiao Zheng, that's also good."

Especially her daughter-in-law, she's truly a capable person! I reckon it won't be long before she climbs even higher.

And this is still under the circumstance where she hasn't really utilized the connections the family gave her over the years. Smart people are just good.

"That's true!" Thinking of his daughter-in-law's abilities, even Commander Lu couldn't help but look at her with admiration now:

"If our Little Jing could have even half the ability of our daughter-in-law, he wouldn't have to worry about his future path."