Repairing Broken Genes

Aunt Yu’s face lit up when she saw the apple. “Momo, how did you manage to get an apple? Pregnant women need to eat more fruit—you should have it!”

“Aunt, this one’s for you!” Ye Mo said, handing another apple to Grandma Yu.

But both Grandma Yu and Aunt Yu insisted that Ye Mo should eat the fruit instead.

Left with no choice, Ye Mo pulled out a third apple. “Grandma, Aunt, I have plenty more. Please, you both should eat too!” She considered telling them that she was the Transcendent Plant Master, hoping that would persuade them, but she decided against it. It wasn’t a matter of distrust; it was about protecting her family. Revealing her secret could put them at risk.

The produce she sold was incredibly valuable, the most sought-after in the galaxy. Without powerful protection, exposing her identity could be dangerous.

Seeing her hesitation, Ye Mo made her stance clear. “If you don’t eat, then I won’t either.”

With no other option, Grandma Yu and Aunt Yu reluctantly took a bite. The taste was unlike anything they had ever experienced—sweet, refreshing, and bursting with flavor.

As they enjoyed their apples, Aunt Yu’s wristwatch suddenly buzzed. She glanced at the caller ID, her expression darkening. She hesitated to answer but eventually took the call.

“Minjia, where have you been? We’ve been searching for you. Your brother’s worried too. Can’t you just come home?” Fang Dawei’s voice sounded pleading, though there was a hint of irritation.

“We’re divorced, Fang Dawei!” Aunt Yu responded firmly.

“Minjia, don’t be like this. I know it’s because of her. I’ve already sent her back to her family. Just come home, please,” Fang Dawei begged. His intentions were clear—he wasn’t seeking reconciliation out of love but to maintain his connection to the Yu family’s wealth.

“Minjia, you know I love you, and I know you love me too. I promise I won’t listen to my mother anymore. Just come back.” He continued, shamelessly pleading.

Aunt Yu knew better. She had seen the videos of their old home, with Fang Dawei still lingering there. She had no illusions about his true intentions. There was no going back now.

“Fang Dawei, since you’re at my brother’s place, let him know I’m staying with my mom and Momo now. My brother’s married, so he has his own life. Momo is return back under her mother’s name, and we’re living in her mom’s property. You have nothing left to covet.” With that, Aunt Yu ended the call.

Both Grandma Yu and Ye Mo were stunned. Aunt Yu had never spoken with such finality before. Grandma Yu had often urged her to get a divorce, but Aunt Yu had always been hesitant, timid, and afraid of confrontation, much like the old Ye Mo.

Seeing their shocked expressions, Aunt Yu smiled softly. “Mom, Momo is already so strong and decisive. If I, as her aunt, can’t stand up for myself, how can I ever support her in the future?”

Ye Mo was still young, and in the interstellar world, she was considered a minor. Grandma Yu was getting older and wouldn’t be able to offer much help once the baby arrived. Aunt Yu knew she had to be strong, not just for herself, but for her family.

Aunt Yu was already planning a secure future, including building a children’s playground to keep the child safe for the first few years of life. However, Ye Mo’s pregnancy was already widely known, and disturbing rumors had begun circulating. People on Kamo Star were offering outrageous sums to buy her unborn child, despite the interstellar laws against child trafficking, which carried severe penalties.

As Ye Mo watched, Aunt Yu and Grandma Yu finished their apples. Not long after, they both felt an intense warmth spread through their bodies and then suddenly, they fainted. Ye Mo quickly called for the butler.

The butler arrived and, after a quick examination, excitedly reported, “Young Master, both Madam and Miss Minjia are undergoing gene repair. The improvement is quite noticeable.”

Ye Mo’s eyes widened with excitement. The apples really could repair broken genes! However, she wouldn’t know the extent of the repair until her grandmother and aunt regained consciousness.

An hour later, Grandma Yu and Aunt Yu woke up feeling light and refreshed.

“Momo, what happened to us?” Aunt Yu asked, still feeling the lingering effects.

“You were repairing your broken genes. Would you like to check your progress?” Ye Mo suggested with a smile.

Aunt Yu eagerly activated her wristwatch’s diagnostic function. Before eating the apple, her genes were 80% degraded, with only 20% healthy. Now, her healthy gene percentage had increased to 30%. Although her fertility value remained at zero, the improvement was a huge step forward and gave her newfound hope.

Grandma Yu’s results were also impressive—her gene health had improved from 35% to 45%, and her fertility value had risen from 18 to 21. In the interstellar world, a fertility value above 20 was rare and highly desirable, even in old age.

Realizing the potential dangers, both Grandma Yu and Aunt Yu immediately opted to hide their gene data from public records. The interstellar system required permission to collect data, so their progress remained private, safe from prying eyes.

(End of Chapter)