A is in StarCraft, just disembarked from the Zerg Prince spaceship.

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......

The Crown Prince's knife stabbed Lu Jianan successfully, and as expected, Lu Jianan started wailing again.

He cried so hard it was earth-shattering: "It only took me a few days to figure it out!"

With a speechless expression, Gao Tian shoved the Crown Prince, who was always eager to stir up trouble, back into his room to stop him from adding fuel to the fire.

Lu Jianan cried uncontrollably, tears streaming down his face, almost sliding to the ground. It was as if the sorrow of the entire world was weighing on him alone, filled with the fear of abandonment and the irreparable regret: "I want my older brother—!"

"Snapped!"

Gao Tian, ​​unable to bear it any longer, raised his hand and slapped Lu Jianan's messy head!

It wasn't very forceful, but it was crisp and loud enough, full of disappointment and a little bit of irritability towards the unfilial son.

"Shut up! What are you howling about! Don't cry!"

Gao Tian frowned, getting angry at the sight of him crying so hard he was almost passing out: "Who told you not to answer the phone?! Huh?! How many times did I call you yesterday?! Where were you?! Is your phone just for show?! What's the use of crying now?!"

Who knew that Gao Tian's question and slap would not calm Lu Jianan down, but instead would be like pouring a bucket of oil on a red-hot coal!

Lu Jianan turned around and started hitting him haphazardly, crying loudly, "How dare you say that? I went to work yesterday! It's all your fault, all your fault for calling and calling and calling, you drained my phone battery!"

Gao Tian was forced back half a step by the blow, and subconsciously raised his hand to block a few times. The disappointment on his face instantly turned into shock.

What?

and many more.

Keep making phone calls?

A single sentence, like a bolt of lightning, struck the brain of the heavens with a 100,000-volt burst.

The Crown Princess's pupils suddenly contracted, her pupils dilated violently.

Oh, family, really?

yesterday......

possible......

Maybe......

like......

really......

Because Lu Jianan kept hanging up the phone, and was anxious to inform him that Bi Shen was leaving, she made several calls...

And because I couldn't get through, the waiting time for the next few calls was a little longer...

Let's wrap things up and do a recap.

Could it be that he really made too many calls yesterday and drained Lu Jianan's terminal battery?

Gao Tian's hand, which had been blocking the way, froze in mid-air. His expression shifted from shock to bewilderment, then to disbelief, then to sudden realization, and finally settled into an extremely complex one.

The heavens were greatly alarmed.

Gao Tian's post-mortem analysis.

Gao Tian is in the wrong.

Gao Tian tried to argue further: "Weren't you on vacation? And you hung up the phone yourself! Aren't you not allowed to bring communicators into the lab? How could you hang up the phone in the lab?!"

Lu Jianan cried so hard it was earth-shattering, snot bubbles flying from her nose: "Wasn't I waiting for my older brother's call?!"

Gao Tian retorted, "Can't you just return the call after get off work?!"

"You kept calling and annoyed my teacher! I almost died of exhaustion in the lab!"

Gao Tian... Gao Tian was at a loss for words!

Gao Tian: "..."

Lu Jianan, unjustly accused, cried even more heartbrokenly: "It's all your fault! You owe my brother—!"

His Highness the Crown Prince had somehow moved a small stool (from who-knows-where) and was sitting by the entrance hall, resting his chin on his hand, watching with great interest, like an old man watching a village quarrel, his bright blue eyes full of schadenfreude.

That's terrible.

Gao Tian shooed him inside.

He wouldn't leave and pushed the Crown Princess away.

Humans arguing is so funny, I love watching it, please give me more.

"You've been meddling in other people's business, haven't you? You can't argue with that, can you, Your Highness?" "You're sweating buckets, aren't you, Your Highness?"

Now that Lu Jianan is hitting you, what if Bi Shen finds out about this later...?

Hehehehehehehe.

Gao Tian pushed the Crown Prince, who was watching the commotion and refusing to leave, with one hand, and Lu Jianan, who was crying and hitting wildly, with the other. He was speechless and overwhelmed with worry.

This is terrible, family! What kind of situation is this?

......

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......

The central starport of the Liernia Empire, Level 6, private docking area.

This berth area is not public; it is an island platform extending from the 6th level berth.

It's very quiet here. There aren't many public spaceships. The only sounds are the slightly astringent smell of starship fuel in the air and the low metallic rumble of spaceships docking at the neighboring starport.

Of course, distinguished private owners don't get the same treatment as those on public transport. The spacious berth platform is as smooth as a mirror, reflecting the empty night sky above and the suspended car track.

Bishen's small starship docked steadily at the berth.

The waiting AI next to them played music eagerly.

The airtight door connecting the bridge to the berth is ventilated and slides open.

The boarding stairs were put up.

Bishen came down from inside, carrying his bag.

Wearing a black military uniform and a long trench coat, his legs looked longer than the ladder when he went down the stairs.

He stepped down the gangway, the hard soles of his military boots clicking on the alloy platform.

His subordinates were already waiting at the edge of the platform, watching him step off the spaceship.

Leading the group were the officers from the Blade Fleet on duty today. As Bishen approached, he stepped forward and saluted: "Master, the hovercraft is ready!"

"Hmm." Bishen walked past him without pausing or even glancing away.

As he passed by, the officer straightened up naturally and, without any orders, quickly fell half a step behind and followed sideways.

The other subordinates followed suit naturally, without needing to be instructed at all.

The adjutant stood on the other side and reached out to carry his bag as Bishen was about to walk past him.

Bishen didn't even glance at him; he simply let go of the bag in his hand, and it naturally passed to his adjutant.

He's used to being waited on, like Brother Shen.

The adjutant followed behind him, asking as he went, "Master, are we going back to the manor later?"

"I'm going back. I'll go change my clothes," Bishon said.

The airport passageway's sensor doors slid open automatically as they approached, revealing a brightly lit and more spacious interior.

Bishen pressed a button on the sensor area next to him.

The starship's engines started up again with a faint hissing sound at the berth, and the huge exhaust nozzles at the stern spewed out scorching air.

Star Harbor's AI has an automatic warehousing service. All owners with private berths in Star Harbor can simply swipe their sensors and leave it alone; Star Harbor's AI will automatically warehouse their starships.

Bishenmantis has an entire floor of storage space on the sixth floor, and AI has recorded this major customer's habits, ensuring that the major customer doesn't have to put in any extra effort.

Bishen tipped it 1000 Universal Coins.

The AI ​​was so excited that the screen changed color: "Thank you, esteemed homeowner! Welcome to visit us again!"

Anyone who says the mantis patriarch is arrogant will have to face his wrath!

The Mantis Lord is the most handsome female insect in the Zerg!

The unparalleled Bishammantis!

......

The Ninth Legion's military hovercraft departed the airport.

His adjutant drove him.

The Blade Legion's men escorted them from all sides.

The vehicles smoothly and silently merged into the traffic flow in the dedicated lane.

The car was spacious, and Bi Shen leaned back in the back seat with his legs crossed, looking out at the view of the central star.

The city skyline of the metallic jungle of the main planet Lyrnia flashed past the window.

The Zerg had enjoyed peace for so many years, and now they're about to fall into turmoil again. If a real war breaks out, even their central star won't be spared from destruction.

The Zerg have no external enemies, but they have plenty of internal strife.

The hovercar flew all the way to the suburbs.

Metal jungles are beginning to be replaced by real green jungles.

The heavy iron gates of the Mantis Family Manor opened silently, and the hovercar passed through.

The hovercar drove all the way to the villa where Bishon lived.

Bishen walked straight to the main house, with his adjutant following half a step behind, carrying a bag.

The old butler still looked listless, but he didn't say much and welcomed Bi Shen inside.

Bi Shen smiled, unsure what to say to him. Lu Jianan wasn't here now, but who knows what might happen in the future.

Without saying anything, he returned to his room and headed towards the changing room without lingering.

The officers' service uniforms were taken off and hung up.

Bishen found a special box and opened it.

This is a special uniform storage box. Inside, you'll find the Ninth Army Chief of Staff's formal uniform, neatly folded and crisp.

Deep black, made of fine fabric, with epaulettes and collar tabs gleaming with the luster of precious metals and emeralds, and a matching black short cape and gloves.

Bishen deftly removed his civilian clothes and put on the Chief of Staff uniform.

The fabric was crisp and heavy, without a single wrinkle.

The metal buckle of the belt snapped shut with a soft "click," accentuating his slender waist.

Finally, he donned the black cloak that symbolized supreme military power.

Wrap it around half your shoulder, let the cape fall, fasten the shoulder buckles, and it's in place.

The figure in the mirror was tall and handsome, with emerald green eyes that shone brightly against the backdrop of a jewel. His black hair was pressed down under a cap, and his powerful physique was encased in a uniform that symbolized absolute power, making him appear very imposing.

The adjutant handed over the gloves, which Bi Shen took and carefully put on one finger at a time.

The shadow of his hat brim fell on his deep-set eyes, his emerald green pupils were lowered, and the way he put on the black gloves made it seem like he was doing something dangerous that couldn't be said.

"To the military headquarters." After putting on his gloves, Bishen looked up and said to his adjutant.

"Yes, Master." The adjutant replied immediately.

Having told the old butler that he might not be back for lunch, the hovercar started up again and headed towards the Imperial Military Headquarters building.

The Imperial Military Headquarters building is a circular structure, but it is divided into nine buildings. The nine buildings, arranged in a circle, support an aerial corridor. Each legion can be said to be an independent building, but they can also be said to be interconnected.

The hovercar came to a silent stop beneath the Ninth Legion's building.

The headquarters building of the Ninth Army of the Liernia Empire is a huge black and gold alloy building with a huge Blade Fleet insignia on the side. It stands silently and exudes a strong sense of oppression.

The car was parked in the building's lobby, almost touching the glass door, so you could walk right into the lobby.

The adjutant quickly got out of the car and opened the door for Bishon.

Bishen stepped off the bus.

Black military boots clattered on the smooth, dark floor tiles, their footsteps clear and steady.

The cloak trailed behind him, remaining perfectly still as he moved.

He walked through the doors of the Ninth Army building.

The Ninth Legion is the strongest, and it has been working alongside the Crown Prince on the front lines of space resource development, acquiring countless resources and making it arguably the wealthiest legion in Liernia.

The Ninth Army Building was also the most luxurious building ever constructed.

Inside the door is a spacious central hall with an extremely high dome, enormous space, astonishing ceiling height, and luxurious decoration.

The sofas in the rest area are made of the most expensive genuine leather from cosmic organisms, and the coffee served to visitors is priced at 1000 universal coins per cup.

It's around 10 a.m. now.

This time of day coincided with the morning rush hour. Insects scurried about in the spacious lobby and the corridors connecting various areas, while senior officers hurried along, conversing in hushed tones.

However, the moment Bishen appeared, he acted like a powerful magnet, instantly drawing the attention of all the insects.

The insect closest to the entrance was the first to see him. It immediately stopped, pounded its chest with its right hand, and bowed to greet him: "Master!"

The Ninth Legion building is mostly populated by Mantises, so they don't usually call him Commander-in-Chief; they generally call him Head of the Family.

"Master!"

"Master!"

"Master!"

The other insects also stopped in their tracks.

Every insect that saw him, regardless of rank or what they were doing, would greet him first. Utterly respectful greetings rose and fell.

"Mm," Bishen nodded in response.

Everyone was treated equally, with no difference in treatment based on rank.

Amidst the respectful greetings of a group of insects, he did not pause for a moment, walking straight through the spacious hall and heading towards the private elevator at the far end of the hall that went directly to the top floor.

He was like a sharp blade drawn from its sheath.

His adjutant acted as his bag carrier.

No insect dared to look directly at him for too long, especially those that weren't mantises. After bowing, their gazes quickly fell to his steady steps or the smooth ground beneath his feet.

Bishenmantis is the head of the Mantis family.

The Mantis race holds the position of Imperial Blade within the Zerg Empire's military, being the Empire's strongest, most elite, and most arrogant legion.

Bishen is the commander of the Blade Army of the Mantis Clan. He is young and has no parent to protect him. He has earned his reputation by taming the Mantis Army himself.

Terrifying talent, sharp mind, proficient in all kinds of hand-to-hand combat tactics, never fails.

He is wealthy, powerful, and has a high social status. He is also a member of the Crown Prince's inner circle and has strong connections.

Once the Crown Prince ascends the throne, he will be a true king of equal rank, with such power and status that no one in the past or future could be found as outstanding as him.

He was a blazing sun among the Zerg, shining only for a brief moment in Lu Jianan's life.

......

As Bishon walked to his private elevator, the AI ​​recognized his arrival, and the silver-gray alloy door slid open silently.

He stepped inside, followed closely by his adjutant, who pressed the button for the top floor.

The elevator doors slowly closed, shutting out the countless gazes from the lobby outside.

As the elevator ascends, the numbers jump rapidly.

The top floor of the Ninth Army Corps building, the core area, is where the Ninth Army Chief's office is located.

The elevator doors opened again, leading into a quieter corridor on the top floor.

There is only one office on the top floor, covered by a dark alloy door.

The adjutant quickly stepped forward and pressed his palm onto the identity scanner on the side of the door for iris scanning.

"Beep—", "Click," two soft sounds, and the heavy alloy door opened.

The adjutant opened the door for the young master.

Bishen went in and sat behind his desk.

The adjutant followed him in, and the door closed silently behind him, isolating him from the outside world.

The office was well soundproofed and very quiet. The adjutant, seeing that their master looked like he had something to say, stood at the corner of the huge desk, waiting for instructions.

Their patriarch lowered his head and thought for a moment, then asked him, "Carbin, how many families owe us favors?"

Outside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, the skyline of the Liernia Imperial City was hazy and gray.

Bishen sat behind his desk, his expression colder than the sky.

The adjutant thought for a moment: "Basically half the empire."

If it weren't for the Mantis Clan breaking through the encirclement back then, half of the families in the empire would probably be gone by now.

Looking out at the gloomy scene, Bishen tapped his finger lightly on the cold tabletop.

"Contact them."

The adjutant leaned slightly closer, asking, "All of them?" He confirmed the order in a very low voice.

Bi Shen nodded.

He looked at his adjutant, leaned closer, his eyes gleaming with eager excitement: "Secretly contact the major legions, families, legion commanders, and even the patriarchs themselves."

The adjutant's eyes instantly sharpened: "How secret do you want it to be?"

"Highest priority".

"Understood." The adjutant replied without a trace of doubt. "The details of the contact are..."

Bishen leaned back in his chair, interlacing his fingers and placing them on the cold, hard tabletop.

"Tell them that the Crown Prince needs power. The goal is—"

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the direction of the palace, shrouded in dark clouds outside the window.

"That cancer on the throne, and the royalist maggots surrounding it."

"All of it. All the deep-rooted, rotten injustices."

"Clear everything."

......

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Gao Tian watched the hovercar disappear into the depths of the research institute's gate, and he let out a soft breath.

This day was incredibly hectic.

It started in the morning when Lu Jianan started banging on the door like a madwoman.

Then came the earth-shattering wailing.

Then came the endless sobbing and tears.

Gao Tian raised his hand and rubbed his temples, feeling a throbbing sensation.

Being a father is tough; his children are all a burden. Now, at least we've finally sent him back home.

In the morning, Lu Jianan cried her heart out in the penthouse suite, her face covered in snot and tears, and no amount of persuasion could stop her.

He kept repeating the same few phrases: "My brother is gone," "He's not coming back," "I'm just taking a few days to calm down," "I didn't really say I didn't want him."

Gao Tian was driven crazy by his crying.

The Crown Prince, on the other hand, was watching with great interest.

Every now and then, they'd add their own embellishment.

Then Lu Jianan would cry even harder.

"Ancestor, please say less!" Gao Tian covered his mouth.

The crown prince had his mouth covered but still kept sobbing.

After crying herself to exhaustion, Lu Jianan collapsed on the sofa, her eyes swollen like peaches, still gasping for breath. She looked both pitiful and infuriating.

Gao Tian was disappointed in him, but he still had the service robot bring him some warm water and place it in front of him: "Drink some water."

Take some time to recover; stop crying.

Lu Jianan held the cup and drank it in small sips.

He took a couple of sips, then sobbed again.

"Are you going to cry again?"

Lu Jianan sobbed, "Hungry..."

Seeing Lu Jianan's expression, Gao Tian covered his eyes with one hand, his forehead pressed together.

Sigh, what a good-for-nothing.

"Since things have come to this, let's eat first." Gao Tian glanced at his watch; it was almost noon, time for lunch. He figured they could talk about anything else after they'd eaten.

The restaurant delivered a sumptuous lunch to the suite.

Lu Jianan was very hungry, but he just couldn't get an appetite. He held his fork, stared blankly at his plate, and occasionally sniffed, thinking of the lamb chops he had eaten at his older brother's house.

Woo woo woo.

Let's give him another chance. He'll definitely eat well this time!

She ate a few bites, then started crying again.

"Oh dear." There's nothing I can do, really nothing I can do. Gao Tian sighed.

The Crown Prince ate with relish, watching Lu Jianan cry as he ate.

Although the Crown Princess forbade him to speak, the unscrupulous Crown Prince refused to admit defeat: "I wonder what Bi Shen is having for lunch? I reckon he should be arriving at our central star soon."

Lu Jianan started crying again.

Gao Tian tugged at the hair of the rascal Little Butterfly: "Eat your food."

The Crown Prince hit him.

Considering that Lu Jianan might have been hungry for a long time, Gao Tian didn't force him to eat too much; a few bites would be enough to tide him over.

We gave him more water, and by the afternoon Lu Jianan's emotions had calmed down a bit. At least he stopped howling, but he was still listless and huddled in the corner of the sofa like a potted plant.

Hugging a cushion.

His eyes were fixed on the carpet.

Sniffle every now and then.

She had two huge puffy circles under her eyes.

Gao Tian sat opposite him, looking at him: "Have you calmed down?"

Lu Jianan nodded. Then she shook her head. She was about to pout again.

Gao Tian rubbed his temples: "Don't cry. Your brother has something urgent to do back in Liernia. He left by special train in the early morning."

Lu Jianan buried her head in the cushions and sobbed quietly, "Why didn't my brother tell me he was leaving...?"

"Your terminal is out of power," Gao Tian reminded him.

Lu Jianan burst into another sob, feeling wronged.

Gao Tian looked at him and felt a headache coming on. He rubbed his face, wanting to curse, but felt that cursing would be useless, and hitting him was also out of the question.

All she does is cry, cry, cry. She cries all day long.

Lu Jianan cried all day, probably almost made herself faint. She looked very listless, like an eggplant that had been hit by frost.

Gao Tian asked the Crown Prince if he could make a phone call to his elder brother, but the Crown Prince said no, as Bi Shen was probably too busy.

It's almost dinnertime. Well, there's no point in saying more. Since things have come to this, let's just have one more meal.

Let's have a more substantial dinner, and eat at the restaurant downstairs.

Although the Crown Prince was immoral, he was not indifferent to human life and death.

They found a long table similar to the one in Bishon's house, set it with candles, cutlery, and a similar tablecloth, making it look just like the ambiance of Bishon's restaurant.

Lu Jianan didn't know if it was because the few bites he had at the bar at noon had worked to restore his appetite, or if the environment arranged by the Crown Prince made him feel safe and restored his appetite.

In short, he ate quite a bit for dinner and seemed much more stable in his spirits.

Well, I've vented my anger enough today. But seeing how much Lu Jianan cries, the Crown Prince is too lazy to tease him anymore.

He cries incessantly even without being teased.

After finishing his meal, Lu Jianan checked the time; he had to go back to the research institute tonight.

Although his teacher granted him a day off, he has to go back tomorrow.

"I have to go back to the research institute," he said, sobbing.

Gao Tian was a little surprised: "You can stay here too."

Lu Jianan continued to sob, "No, the teacher only gave me one day off, and I have to go back to work tomorrow."

Lu Jianan: Holding back tears and continuing to work.jpg

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He had calmed down, but then a possibility occurred to him, and he started crying again: "But what if my older brother comes back and can't find me?!"

They are not allowed to bring terminals into the lab; it's quite strict because the electromagnetic waves from terminals may interfere with the operation of some instruments.

He secretly brought it in yesterday, which angered the teacher. If he brings it in again, the teacher will probably beat this little bastard to death.

It looked like Lu Jianan was about to explode again.

Gao Tian immediately grabbed his shoulder: "Stop!" interrupting the spellcasting.

"You made me unable to find my older brother and then yelled at me!" Lu Jianan's lips trembled, and she wanted to throw a tantrum.

If Gao Tian hadn't kept calling him that day, he would have received a call from his older brother.

"Don't cry!" Gao Tian stared at him and said sternly.

Lu Jianan was stunned by him, unsure whether she should continue her tantrum, her eyes filled with struggle.

Seeing that he had stopped crying, Gao Tian softened his tone: "Your older brother won't be back for the next few days. Wait two more days and we'll take you to find him."

Lu Jianan looked at him blankly.

"In two days, the Crown Prince and I," Gao Tian pointed to the Crown Prince who was watching the commotion again, "will also return to Liernia."

Lu Jianan's eyes lit up immediately: "Really?"

Gao Tian looked at him and added, "We can take you with us then. We have important business to attend to, you go find your older brother."

"You're not lying to me, are you?"

"Really." To increase credibility, Gao Tian added, "I promise."

These words seem to have a magical power; if Gao Tian says them, then he will definitely do them.

The fear and confusion on Lu Jianan's face visibly faded somewhat. He stared at Gao Tian, ​​his previously lost energy returning, and he perked up a little: "Then why didn't you say so earlier?"

"Stop acting up." Gao Tian looked at him coldly.

Lu Jianan's tense body suddenly lost all its resistance, and she went limp: "Hmph."

He lowered his head, his fingers unconsciously digging into the edge of the cushion.

After a long while, he asked in a very low voice, "Then...then how many more days do we have to wait?"

"I don't know, it'll only be a few days," Gao Tian said.

He didn't know the exact time.

The exact time of departure depends on when the pirate captain arrives. In any case, the Crown Prince needs to intimidate him first before he can leave.

Even though Lu Jianan didn't ask about the specific time, she seemed to have received some kind of reassurance: "Then it's a promise, you guys have to take me with you."

The heavens looked down upon their little emperor.

"Hmm." The Crown Prince also condescended to give a resounding "hmm," which was considered a promise.

Lu Jianan finally calmed down completely.

After finishing two meals, it was time to go back. On the way back, Gao Tian personally drove Lu Jianan back to the military research institute.

The car drove onto the highway outside the research institute, which was on a cordon.

Upon approaching the research institute, a pass was required. The sentry checked Lu Jianan's researcher pass before allowing her to pass.

Gao Tian did not reveal his identity.

Actually, he could have driven in by showing his ID, but there's no need for that in this situation; being a driver is fine.

Gao Tian did not drive the car to a location close to the research lab, but instead drove all the way to the dormitory building where Lu Jianan lived.

It's an ordinary gray building with small, square windows. The rooms don't look very big, and the conditions are much worse than when we were on the satellite.

Gao Tian turned off the engine and called to Lu Jianan, "We've arrived."

Lu Jianan pushed open the car door and got out, but stopped just as she was about to leave.

He turned back and peered through the driver's side window at Gao Tian: "Gao Tian."

"Um?"

"You promised you would take me to find my older brother, right?"

"Really." Gao Tian looked at him, his tone certain.

"You didn't forget to take me with you, did you?"

"No. We'll let you know in a few days when we've made all the arrangements and are leaving."

Lu Jianan nodded.

Gao Tian started nagging him like an old father: "Go back and take a shower, get some rest, eat well, and go to work. Remember to ask your teacher for leave in a couple of days. Don't fall behind in your studies, and take care of your health. Look at you, you look like a ghost."

Lu Jianan nodded again.

Gao Tian sighed: "I'm leaving. You should take good care of yourself. You don't have many good points to begin with, and if you become ugly, I guess your older brother won't like you anymore."

Lu Jianan reached her hand through the car window and hit him!

Gao Tian pushed him away!

......

It was really time to leave. Lu Jianan stood under the streetlight at the entrance of the dormitory building.

The shadow stretched long.

He waved towards the sky.

Gao Tian waved to him as well.

Lu Jianan turned and walked through the glass door of the dormitory building.

He looked a little listless from behind, but at least he walked back instead of being carried back.

Gao Tian watched him disappear through the door before restarting the car, turning it around, and driving away from the research institute back to the state guesthouse.

Sigh, having sons or daughters is a debt.

If another child is born in the future who is as rebellious as Lu Jianan, how will we live?