After traveling through time, I, as a mechanical genius, am dedicated to improving myself.

"Dad, stay downstairs and don't come up. It will only cause trouble if you come up."

Zeng Li glanced at Zeng Sanhu's bicycle.

I've been riding for so long, but my skills are still so bad. I don't know how to avoid potholes, I don't know how to slow down, and I use my foot brake out of inertia.

"Then I'll go back later."

Zeng Li turned around and went upstairs.

Zeng Sanhu looked up and his eyes met Shuyi's.

Shuyi didn't call him and went into the house to wait for Zeng Li.

Zeng Li originally wanted to say something before speaking, otherwise it would be too sudden, but then she thought that Zeng Sanhu was waiting downstairs, so it would be better to get straight to the point.

"Mom, I want to talk to you."

Shuyi tightened her grip on the rag.

She came back with her father today, most likely going to his workplace again.

Looking back, Zeng Li looked relaxed. She didn't seem to be suffering or being forced into this situation. That meant she wanted to do this herself...

She placed the rag on the table, sat down and spoke first: "Silly child, you are far away from home. Mom is afraid that you will suffer and that you won't be able to find anyone to fight back when you are bullied."

Zeng Li heard Shuyi's tone...it seemed like she knew everything.

I remembered what the original owner said on his 13th birthday.

I just want to learn math well, stay by my mother's side, and become a teacher like her, but I want to be a math teacher.

He walked over and sat down next to Shuyi, covering his face with his hands.

I'm really sorry that I can't continue to live the way you want, but I also have dreams and the life I want to live. What I didn't accomplish in my previous life, I still want to try in this life.

Shuyi patted Zeng Li's back soothingly, and Zeng Li put down her hand.

"Mom, you know, genes are so magical. They're innate. Dad's patriotism is ingrained in him. I think I am too."

"But my father and I are different. He doesn't seek fame or fortune, and he has no regrets."

“My efforts are different, and I want to be rewarded.”

"I want to see how far I can go and change the stereotypes people have about women. Women aren't just meant to stay in the kitchen or take care of children at home, right?"

Shuyi hasn't had a heart-to-heart talk with Zeng Li for a long time. When did her daughter's thoughts start to change?

It doesn't seem to be very important.

Ideas are different at different stages and there is no fixed formula.

"Do what makes you happy. If you are happy, I am happy too. I don't have great ideals or ambitions, but I envy those who do."

"Mom is very happy that you are a child with your own opinions and ideas, instead of waiting for arrangements at home and listening to what your family says all your life. That would really worry Mom.

Zeng Li didn't expect things to go so smoothly. She didn't even use the prepared words and took the initiative to hug Shuyi.

"Mom, you are so kind."

Zeng Nantian went back downstairs and saw Zeng Sanhu in the corridor.

"Dad, why don't you go back?"

Zeng Sanhu was tired of standing, so he squatted down and said, "Your sister is talking to your mother, she'll be back later."

"What to talk about?"

"Someone's here from the National University of Defense Technology. Your sister is going to enroll next year and is trying to convince your mother."

Zeng Nantian sighed.

"Our captain recommended Lili to the Public Security University, but it seems we're a step too late."

Zeng Sanhu continued to suggest, "Actually, I still think Lili's abilities make her suitable for being a spy. It's the most practical."

Zeng Nantian looked at Zeng Sanhu shaking his head and sighing, and he wanted to hit him with a hammer.

"It's unfortunate to be your daughter."

Zeng Sanhu smacked his lips, unable to utter a word in rebuttal.

Shuyi splashed water downstairs.

"Still not coming up?"

The father and son entered the house one after another.

"Mom, it has nothing to do with me. I just ran into him downstairs."

"You kid, is it that serious?"

Zeng Sanhu kicked Zeng Nantian in the air.

"I know. I saw Lili coming back in his car."

Shuyi glanced at Zeng Sanhu.

Zeng Li hid in the room listening to the noise and didn't plan to go out.