Tears welled up in Xia Yuanfang's eyes as she stroked Xia Chujian's clearly defined face, constantly reminding herself that this child had grown up, this child had grown up...
Having grown up, she would have her own thoughts and her own choices.
Isn't that how everyone comes through? Xia Yuanfang thought of herself, but she seemed different.
She felt that she had never had a rebellious adolescence. Her life was a path that had been planned long ago, and she just had to follow it.
Her outstanding aptitude also left her with no time to think about other things.
Every day, there were endless new ideas to record and countless novel experiments to conduct. Where would she find the time to rebel? But was her path suitable for Xia Chujian?
Obviously not.
Leaving aside Xia Chujian's own qualities and conditions, Xia Yuanfang simply couldn't stand this country.
But the sad thing was that she looked down on this country, yet she had to eke out a living here...
If it weren't for Xia Chujian, she would have preferred to be buried with her family, her colleagues, and those who protected her, all together in that era.
Her IQ was so high, her knowledge so profound, but she had not foreseen that barbarism could defeat civilization, that backwardness could hinder progress.
No rules, no order, Hell for ordinary people, Heaven for demons.
And this place, while in some ways its technology was unimaginably advanced, in other ways it was also infuriatingly stuck in its ways.
Xia Yuanfang's hand trembled, and she hesitated again.
The path she was familiar with was a broad road during peacetime.
But what if peace no longer existed?
It wasn't as if she hadn't experienced it before...
Moreover, in this country, she was just an ordinary person.
No one would use the power of the entire nation to protect her anymore...
Xia Yuanfang's eyes shifted, and her hand gently moved away from Xia Chujian's face.
She took a deep breath and made one last attempt to persuade her: "Chujian, have you thought it through? Entering a military academy means you will definitely have to join the army."
"But if you go to another university, you'll have four years to choose."
"After graduation, if you still want to be a soldier, it won't be too late to join the army then."
In the Beichen Empire, the treatment of university students who joined the army was, of course, much better than that of ordinary people.
Xia Chujian sensed Xia Yuanfang's wavering and felt happy, but she still said cautiously: "Aunt, since I've already decided to be a professional soldier, why waste four years?"
"Believe me, through this special training at the Kanli Star Flying Base, I've discovered that I have an unparalleled talent in commanding Interstellar Warships!"
"Do you know? The first time I got on a Warplane, whether it was a Ground Fighter or a Starry Sky Fighter, I learned it with just one look!"
"Even the Instructor praised my driving skills as textbook-worthy!"
"The first time I got on a plane, I broke the speed record!"
"Aunt, I really, really, am very suitable for this line of work..."
"I know you're worried about my safety. On the battlefield, bullets have no eyes, and accidents can happen at any time."
"But the school and the major I'm attending mean that after graduation, I won't be a foot soldier charging at the front."
"I'll be a commander, and even if I go to the front lines to fight, I'll be strategizing in the Starship, a victor deciding battles light-years away!"
Xia Chujian was full of fighting spirit, trying to persuade Xia Yuanfang.
Xia Yuanfang said with heartache, "Being a soldier is too dangerous..."
She didn't want Xia Chujian to end up like those soldiers who had once protected her with their lives, dying at the first moment of a crisis.
She respected them, was grateful to them, but Xia Chujian didn't have to pay that price.
She should be like her, someone protected by those soldiers.
But she couldn't tell Xia Chujian all this.
Xia Chujian didn't think much of it: "Being a soldier has its dangers, but what job doesn't?"
Xia Yuanfang stared at her: "Chujian, you're just being argumentative. Can the dangers of being a frontline soldier be compared to other professions?"
Xia Chujian said with a grin, "Okay, the dangers of being a frontline soldier are many times greater than other professions."
"But can you compare it like that?"
"Aunt, we have no family background or connections, and we only have this one life to gamble with."
"Do you really think that as long as we cower here, trouble won't come knocking?"
"Aunt, you're so smart and capable, sooner or later people will discover your extraordinary qualities."
"I hope that when that time comes, I can be your strongest protector."
"You always say, 'Rely on heaven, rely on earth, it's better to rely on yourself.'"
"I want those people to know that my aunt Xia Yuanfang has an exceptionally amazing niece, Xia Chujian!"
"Anyone who wants to mess with you, they'll have to consider whether they're tougher than my Large Sniper Rifle!"
Xia Yuanfang's mood was extremely complicated.
She understood Xia Chujian's meaning and was surprised by her perceptiveness.
She murmured, "Chujian, I don't have to run this Reproductive Assistance Studio."
"No, after I pay off the loan, I'll close this studio and just hunt, plant flowers, and hang out with Aunt Chen and San Zong, okay?"
Only then did Xia Chujian remember the waived loan.
She quickly said, "Aunt, Chief Quan Da has already waived our loan. Here's the proof."
She sent the loan waiver agreement to Xia Yuanfang's Quantum Optical Brain.
Xia Yuanfang looked down at the agreement, both surprised and delighted, but also full of suspicion: "Chujian, why would Chief Quan Da waive this loan for no reason?"
"What price did you pay?"
There's no such thing as a free lunch, Xia Yuanfang knew this very well.
Xia Chujian smiled: "Aunt, what I paid is worth much more than this four million Beichen Coins loan."
"But it's a resource that I can't control myself, so I might as well use it to do someone a favor."
Xia Yuanfang was still uneasy, and holding her hand, she asked, "What exactly is it? Tell your aunt clearly!"
Xia Chujian had no choice but to gesture and say, "It's a Special Metal mineral deposit distribution map that I found during an operation in this special training."
"You know, Quan's Mining is the most suitable organization for this mineral deposit distribution map, so I traded it to Chief Quan Da."
"In exchange, Chief Quan Da waived my loan."
Xia Yuanfang breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing about the mineral deposit distribution map, but quickly added, "What kind of mineral deposit distribution map is it? And how big is it?"
Xia Chujian gestured: "...As big as a planet!"
Xia Yuanfang thought she was exaggerating and jokingly said, "In that case, Chief Quan Da took advantage of you."
"A mineral deposit distribution map couldn't possibly be worth only four million Beichen Coins."
Xia Chujian said with a smile, "Of course, it's worth more than just four million."
"But if I asked for too much, it would only be a transaction, not a favor."
The fact that Quan Yuxun was able to come to her rescue as soon as she sent out a distress message, that favor was worth more than billions of Beichen Coins.
In Xia Chujian's heart, she still valued her life very highly.
She used this Special Metal mineral deposit map to gain the protection of the Quan Family.
Come to think of it, she was the one who profited!
Otherwise, relying on herself alone, she would have been killed and robbed by those Nobles families sooner or later...
Xia Yuanfang nodded: "Chujian, you have indeed grown up. You are much better than your aunt in dealing with people."
She touched Xia Chujian's head and said seriously, "Then remember this well, from now on, you are the protector of our family. No matter when, no matter what situation, you must remember this."
"Without you, our family would have no value."
"So you must take care of yourself and avoid dangerous places."
"Don't sacrifice your life on a whim. Your life is more precious than you realize."
Xia Chujian nodded quickly and said, "Aunt, don't worry, I know."
"My skills are more than enough to keep me alive on the battlefield."
"What I want to learn is how to kill the enemy on the largest scale with the least sacrifice on the battlefield!"
"It would be best to win without bloodshed. If not, then let the enemy bleed as much as possible, and we'll just shed tears..."
Xia Chujian waved her small fist: "At most, we'll shed tears from the pain, nothing more!"
Xia Yuanfang, Aunt Chen, and San Zong were amused by her.
Earlier, the atmosphere between Xia Yuanfang and Xia Chujian in the living room was tense, and Si Xi, Wu Fu, and Liu Shun were hiding behind the dining room door, afraid to come over.
Wu Fu was riding on the Big Black Dog's back.
The Housekeeping Robot Liu Shun had a Teacup Dog A Wù on its head, and the Teacup Dog A Wù had a Little Chubby Bird A Yuan on its head, all looking at Xia Chujian with blank expressions.
The afternoon sun shone in through the glass windows on the roof and walls, but it didn't feel hot because the entire house had a central air conditioning system to regulate the air and temperature.
Xia Chujian sat on the sofa next to Xia Yuanfang, grabbed her arm, and began to act spoiled.
"Aunt, I want to eat something delicious!"
"I haven't had a decent meal in the past seven or eight weeks!"
Xia Yuanfang composed herself and said with a smile, "Okay, I'll make it for you. You rest for a while, and I'll go see what else needs to be prepared."
Xia Yuanfang used this excuse to walk into the spacious kitchen.
She wanted to be alone for a while.
Aunt Chen also said, "Chujian, I'm going to talk to Yingying. She's taking the National Higher Education Entrance Examination next year, so you can help her..."
Xia Chujian smiled amiably: "No problem, Aunt Chen, I will 'help' Yingying!"
So many test papers, it's Zhu Yingying's turn to do them! After Aunt Chen left, San Zong moved closer to Xia Chujian and whispered, "Young Lord, are you going to a military academy to be a soldier and fight?"
Xia Chujian nodded: "San Zong, do you also think this major is not good?"
San Zong lowered his head and said, "Wherever the Young Lord goes, San Zong will go."
"If the Young Lord encounters danger, San Zong will definitely protect the Young Lord's safety!"
Xia Chujian said with a smile, "San Zong, you can't come with me."
San Zong's little pig face immediately fell: "...Does the Young Lord dislike San Zong for being useless?"
Xia Chujian said, "Of course not! San Zong, you are my chief logistics officer!"
"Have you ever heard the saying, 'Before the army moves, the supplies go first!'"
"San Zong is helping me a lot by growing all kinds of delicious grains and fruits at home!"
San Zong immediately turned his sorrow into joy and nodded, "Young Lord, don't worry! San Zong is already considering cultivating more fertile land!"
"This small Manor will soon be fully utilized!"
Xia Chujian said, "It's time to buy another piece of land. San Zong, keep up the good work!"
Then, without waiting for San Zong to continue to dwell on this issue, Xia Chujian changed the subject and quietly asked, "San Zong, how are those Blood Kirins doing lately?"
"San Zong, I haven't told you yet, but thanks to your Blood Kirins, otherwise I would have suffered a great loss!"
San Zong widened his round little pig eyes in surprise and said, "Young Lord, what danger did you encounter?! That actually required the Blood Kirin to save your life?!"
Xia Chujian: "..."
She said awkwardly, "San Zong, don't be so perceptive, okay... I was just saying..."
"Seriously, are you sure you can grow Blood Kirins in our house?"
San Zong nodded vigorously: "Young Lord, don't worry! The Blood Kirins are growing well now."
"San Zong suggests that we just let them grow. Fresh Blood Kirin growing in the ground has more uses than Wind-Dried Blood Kirin that has been harvested and processed."
Xia Chujian said, "I'll listen to San Zong. But San Zong, you must keep it a secret. You must not let anyone know you can grow this... Once others find out, I won't be able to protect you..."
San Zong looked at Xia Chujian. After a moment, tears welled up in his bright little pig eyes, and he said in a low voice, "Young Lord, San Zong understands..."
"When San Zong was at the Royal Plantation, the chief steward there was always trying to get San Zong to grow Blood Kirin..."
Xia Chujian said, "It's good that you understand. But as long as you're in my house, I'll protect you. No one can hurt you over my dead body."
San Zong was extremely grateful. He stood up, rubbing his hands, and said, "San Zong will definitely not let down the Young Lord!"
"Oh, right, the Golden Fruit that San Zong planted can be harvested! San Zong will go pick some for the Young Lord to make juice!"
Xia Chujian liked to eat Golden Fruit and also liked Golden Fruit juice.
She smiled and waved her hand, "Thank you, San Zong! I haven't had a good glass of juice in seven or eight weeks. Go for it, San Zong!"
San Zong happily left the living room and ran towards his plantation.
In the past, when he went out to work, Si Xi and Wu Fu would follow him to help (make) a (mess).
But today, he went out alone, and neither Si Xi nor Wu Fu followed.
Si Xi hopped over to Xia Chujian and lay down, resting its fluffy head on her slippers.
Wu Fu was chasing the Big Black Dog, shouting, "Giddy-up!"
The Big Black Dog was driven by him to Xia Chujian's side, then lay down. Wu Fu climbed off the Big Black Dog's back and snuggled up to Xia Chujian.
As soon as Wu Fu got off, the Big Black Dog immediately got up, tucked its tail between its legs, and ran away.
Xia Chujian didn't mind. She had many little darlings to pay attention to and had no intention of getting involved with the Big Black Dog.
Wu Fu looked up at Xia Chujian and said sweetly, "Sister, Wu Fu missed you..."
His little face was chubby, with snow-white skin, black hair, and bright, sparkling eyes. His little mouth chattered non-stop, sending out all sorts of sweet words as if they were free.
It was as if he had eaten honey.
Xia Chujian was truly intoxicated.
She picked up Wu Fu and placed him on her lap, clicking her tongue and saying, "Wu Fu, you're not light... You've been eating all day at home and haven't been exercising, have you?"
This is the second large chapter, including Moon Tickets for September 1200+. There will be a new update at 00:05 tonight.
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