Chapter 77 1/2

Cen Lang felt his guess was correct; Lu Jing’s fist was wrapped in a chilling aura.

If it were an ordinary Alpha or a top-tier Alpha who neglected exercise after marriage, they’d likely be beaten to the ground.

Although Lu Jing rarely spoke, his actions spoke volumes.

Cen Lang’s ability to understand his father-in-law’s mind was becoming more adept.

However, on Jiang Li’s birthday, can we stop speculating?

Does Lu Jing know about his plan to do something inappropriate to Dr. Xiao Jiang at night and want to exhaust his energy in advance?

Lu Jing is specifically aiming to tyre him out.

Is it common for Cen Lang’s grandson to be worn out by his special training?

Lu Jing realises he’s been away at the army base for only half a month, and his son has already changed his habits drastically.

Jiang Wanlan sent him a video of Dr. Xiao Jiang reluctantly taking nutritional supplements at noon.

Despite the small bottle being hard to drink, he insisted and finished it all afternoon.

Just over a year old, his willpower is extraordinary.

Is Cen Lang too detached from reality, never seeing other children?

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Jiang Li spontaneously arranged a video consultation related to a gland tumor. Jiang Wanlan set up a table for dinner, but Lu Jing didn’t return, and Cen Lang disappeared.

The entire first floor was empty, with occasional calls from the little ones for the “Woof Woof Team” or Black Wind.

Jiang Wanlan took out his phone to call Lu Jing but saw his luggage at the door.

“Where is he?”

The gardener, watering the plants in place of Cen Lang, said, “Mr. Lu and Mr. Cen went to the gym.”

Alphas and Black Wind have significant physical activity, and on rainy days, they use the home gym.

“Just returned, and…” Jiang Wanlan paused, suddenly wondering if Lu Jing missed his life in the space force. After switching to the ground forces, does he still yearn to sparring the space force commander?

Jiang Wanlan decided to talk to Lu Jing in the evening. In fact, someone like Cen Lang, who spent half the time in space and half on Earth, managed quite well.

The security guard at the door, noticing Jiang Wanlan’s expression, cleverly asked, “Mr. Jiang, should I call Mr. Lu for dinner?”

Jiang Wanlan waved his hand and said, “No need to rush.”

He didn’t want to hurry Lu Jing.

Jiang Wanlan pulled out a chair at the dining table, opened the military website, and researched the process of transferring from the army back to the space force. If there were difficulties in the procedure, he would discuss it with Cen Lang, as the Cen family had absolute authority over space force transfers.

Jiang Wanlan diligently did his homework.

On the other end, Jiang Li just finished a consultation. The video showed a complex case related to a gland tumour, inviting Jiang Li to discuss medication plans. Since Jiang Ping efficiently solved a challenging case for Gu Yunkai involving a pregnant woman’s dual gland issue, more people sought his consultation.

Jiang Li was organising the case when there was a knock on the door.

The knocking was low, clearly indicating it was the little one.

“Come in, sweetheart.”

To accommodate the height of Little Jiang Wangxing, all the doors in the house were equipped with button controls, and a child panel was installed at 0.4 meters. Except for doing things unsuitable for children, Little Jiang Wangxing could open the door himself.

“Daddy!”

The little one slyly extended a small hand and said, “Close your eyes! I want to surprise Daddy!”

Thinking of last year’s birthday when his son called him “Daddy” crisply, Jiang Li’s emotions from that moment still lingered.

“Okay, they’re closed.”

Little Jiang Wangxing pushed open the door, stood in front of Daddy with hands behind his back, and said, “Daddy, look at me!”

Jiang Li opened his eyes and was instantly struck by the little one’s face.

It seemed like they hadn’t seen each other in a year, appearing unfamiliar.

If not for the smell of iodine, a novice dad might have been scared, thinking the child had some illness.

Jiang Li quickly grabbed a wet tissue, relieved to find out it could completely remove the recently applied colour.

Fortunately, there were no added dyes.

The little one earnestly asked, “Have I become Daddy’s favourite?”

Jiang Li closed his eyes briefly, wondering where he got this inspiration. The culprit didn’t need to be mentioned.

“Yes, Daddy really likes it.” Jiang Li didn’t mention that being completely natural was better; he could explain that later. “Little Wangxing is very clever. How did you come up with it?”

The little one replied, “Daddy Cen helped me apply it, and I just knew.”

“You’re very talented and good at making connections. Daddy received your birthday gift.”

Jiang Li kissed the little one’s cheek, crouched in front of him, and checked his belly to ensure there was no coloring. “Can Daddy see your original appearance now?”

“Daddy kind of missed you.”

“Okay.”

Jiang Li wrung a towel, wiped his face and hands, and said, “You had a lot of fun playing with clay. It’s Daddy’s favourite look.”

“I like Daddy the most.”

“Close your eyes; let’s apply baby cream.”

After summer started, they didn’t apply extra face cream to the little one. After the iodine, his skin got a bit dry.

Jiang Li’s technique was still gentle, making the little one smell good and reversing in three seconds, like a delicate work of art.

He carried the little one downstairs and noticed the two Alphas weren’t around.

Jiang Li walked over, puzzled. “Daddy, what are you studying?”

Jiang Wanlan shared his speculation: “I’m wondering if there’s a way to have your dad return to the space force while enjoying the same freedom as Cen Lang.”

Cen Lang effectively controls the space force but doesn’t hold an official position, with someone like Meng Ru serving as the spokesperson at the military headquarters.

Power and strength are equally essential, or else every Alpha stationed at the space base would want the freedom to come and go.

Jiang Li frowned, pondering whether Lu Dad actually missed the space force. When Dad was still in space, he didn’t see a strong sense of belonging in Lu Jing.

Lyra, where the space base was located, was far from everything, and Lu Jing seemed uninterested in the space base.

Perhaps he missed Earth, but only because of some specific moments. The rapid promotion in the Space Force made him choose it.

However, his understanding of Lu Dad’s was surely not as thorough as Jiang Dad’s.

Jiang Li wasn’t very familiar with the space force’s system. “I’ll ask Cen Lang about it later.”

Jiang Wanlan said, “Don’t get me wrong; I’m not trying to influence your decision.”

Jiang Li’s cheeks warmed. What does “pillow wind” mean?

Jiang Wanlan closed his laptop, smiling at Jiang Li. The casually spoken joke was something he hadn’t expected before.

In the meantime, Lu Jing and Cen Lang returned, looking visibly exhausted from their shower.

“Daddy! (Grandpa!)”

The little one’s voice lifted everyone’s spirits.

As usual, when he rushed over, Lu Jing would bend down and lift him. Today, the little one reached him, but Lu Jing hadn’t reacted.

“Grandpa?”

Lu Jing doubted his eyes. Why did the little one look as pale as tofu?

“It seems like it wasn’t this colour just now.”

Jiang Li sheepishly explained, “Wangxing covered himself with iodine just now, saying he wanted to give me a surprise.”

Lu Jing and Cen Lang exchanged glances, feeling a bit guilty.

Lu Jing patted Cen Lang on the shoulder, hesitated for a while, and said, “Handle the kid.”

Cen Lang nodded. “Sure.”

During dinner, Lu Jing, breaking his usual habit, turned a chicken leg towards Cen Lang and said, “Tired from training, have a chicken leg.”

Cen Lang, who wanted to report to Dr. Xiao Jiang about Lu Jing having two faces, just fought so fiercely with him, and now he’s inviting him to eat a chicken leg.

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Jiang Wanlan had a heart-to-heart talk with Lu Jing: “If you want to return to the space force…”