Mini World Game Console-Chapter 669 - 670: Morning Qiao Wu Ancient Evening East

Dong Chengling's parents were exceptionally good people.

They looked a bit younger than Ren's father and mother, although they too were middle-aged. Father Dong and Mother Dong could be classified as a handsome uncle and a beautiful auntie. They were a different type of parent compared to Ren's father, the math teacher, and Ren's mother, who worked for the neighborhood administration office. In comparison, Ren's parents seemed, well, cuter.

Dong Chengling's beauty seemed to have a significant boost from her genes. Don't be fooled by her initial plainness; she had never focused on her appearance and was always silent.

However, after Qiao Muyi's improvements, Ren Suo's "nourishment," and the overall temperamental enhancement from Cultivation, Dong Chengling's excellent underlying qualities were fully showcased.

Although Cultivation could enhance one's appearance, if your base score was too low, it couldn't save you. Dong Chengling, Qiao Muyi, and Bai Ji, for example, had base scores over 80. With an additional 20 points, their scores maxed out, transforming them from "I can do this" handsome individuals and beauties to "Ah, I'm dead!" stunning beauties.

Ren Suo's path, on the other hand, had gone completely awry. Although he believed he was getting more handsome, in reality, he was nothing like Yu Kuangtu or Zhao Huo.

Yu Kuangtu became more dog-like—literally. The term suggested someone 'steady, reliable, always available on call, and affable,' and also implied they were 'owned.' Every time Ren Suo scrolled through Yu Kuangtu's social media, it seemed like he was being walked.

Zhao Huo, on the other hand, seemed increasingly like a top soldier—rugged, tall, and handsome, as if ready to be dispatched to Africa for special forces missions at any moment.

Ren Suo was impressive. According to various accounts, everyone had a great impression of him. They all wanted to touch and hug him; he was like a large, harmless feline. Of course, he absolutely denied this description, insisting it was a side effect of the "Evolution of the Cat" Skill and definitely not his true temperament.

However, reality couldn't be changed just by denying it. Besides, Ren Suo was on a formal visit to the Dong family's home and naturally felt awkward wearing a hat. It might leave Father Dong and Mother Dong with a bad impression, like, 'This kid might be bald.'

Therefore, upon arriving at the Dong home, Dong Chengling confidently held his hand and introduced him to her parents, "Father, Mother, this is Ren Suo. And this is Uncle Ren, Auntie Ren, and Ren Suo's sister, Ren Xingmei."

"Hello, Uncle, Aunt," Ren Suo quickly said.

After some pleasantries, gift exchanges—including the classic lines, "Oh, why did you bring so many things?" "It was necessary!" "Please, sit down." "No, you first!"—they finally sat. Immediately, Father Dong and Mother Dong turned their attention to Ren Suo.

"Young man, you look... quite handsome!"

"Nice haircut, very tasteful!" Mother Dong said, nodding towards Ren Suo. Then, turning to her husband with a smile, she added, "Xiao Ling has excellent taste, just like you, dear!"

"Oh, stop flattering yourself," Father Dong chuckled.

Seeing Father Dong and Mother Dong getting handsy with Ren Suo, Ren's mother couldn't stand it anymore and joined the fray. "Oh, my son was just casually raised. I don't know how he grew up to be so good-looking. It must be his genes! Look at these eyebrows, this face... Ooh, it feels so nice to touch..."

First their daughter, and now her parents are all over me. Ren Suo suddenly felt a wave of despair. He glanced at his father, who hadn't lifted a finger, sending a desperate plea with his eyes. Ren's father immediately understood and asked, "What's the Wi-Fi password here?"

"dcltxd1."

Ren Suo now fully believed his mother's earlier comment: 'I just raised this son casually.'

I'm truly a fool.

To think I actually had expectations for my father, the man who married my mother! It was like waiting at an airport for a Type 001A aircraft carrier that would never arrive—what always showed up instead was a squadron of J-20 bombers.

Fortunately, kindness and beauty still existed in the world. Little Jiu dove into his arms to rescue him, while Ren Xingmei and Dong Chengling flanked him, shielding him from their parents' close-range "attacks." Finally, Ren Suo could breathe a sigh of relief.

The topic of conversation suddenly shifted from Ren Suo to Little Jiu.

"Little Jiu, come let Auntie give you a kiss," Mother Dong smiled, beckoning to Little Jiu.

"No!" Little Jiu clung to Ren Suo's neck, refusing to let go. "I only want Big Brother's kisses! I haven't seen Big Brother in so long, and you're still trying to steal him from me! Hmph!"

"No one's trying to steal him from you," Ren's mother laughed. "If you miss Big Brother so much, why not come stay at our house?"

Father Dong tutted. "You just got here and you're already trying to whisk away our darling treasure? That's a bit underhanded."

Ren's mother chuckled. "What's underhanded about it? Little Jiu has been in your care for these past days. We should have been looking after her..."

"It's no trouble at all! We're happy to take care of Little Jiu. Honestly, we wish we could adopt her ourselves," Mother Dong said with a smile. "To tell you the truth, I asked Little Jiu before if she'd like to live with us permanently, but she flatly refused, insisting on staying at your house."

Little Jiu nodded matter-of-factly. "Wherever Big Brother is, I'll be there!"

Father Dong teased, "Then you don't want your Sister Ling anymore?"

"Wherever Big Brother is, Sister Ling will be there too!" Little Jiu declared loudly.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly grew a little awkward.

This feeling... something isn't quite right.

Ren Suo keenly sensed an impending crisis. "Excuse me, where is the bathroom...?"

"Lazy people need more bathroom breaks," Ren's mother muttered, reaching past Ren Xingmei to grab him. She whispered, "Hold it in."

Even Dong Chengling subtly squeezed his hand, showing her support.

The reason she needed Ren Suo for the New Year's visit wasn't just to get things from him. Although that secondary goal had become the primary gain, the main mission still required his help.

Just then, Father Dong said, "Ah, Little Jiu is so cute. Seeing her makes us want to have a second child."

Ren's mother couldn't help but nod. "I feel the same way. But unfortunately, I'm too old now. Having a second... or even a third child would be risky, and I don't have the energy to raise another one. Our children need to live their own lives; we can't expect them to take care of younger siblings."

"You're right," Mother Dong agreed, nodding seriously. "Xiao Ling is already in her twenties. It wouldn't be fair to give her a younger sibling just for our own pleasure."

Dong Chengling shook her head, smiling. "I don't think so, Father, Mother. If you want to have another child, go ahead. I support you. With my Ability, taking care of a younger sibling wouldn't be a problem."

"Oh, you're already in your twenties. If we had another child now, when you take your little sibling out, people would definitely think they're your children! That would be so embarrassing for you. Besides, I'm getting older. Being an older mother... it doesn't sound good," Mother Dong said.

"Mother, you're not old at all! When we go shopping, everyone says we look like sisters," Dong Chengling laughed.

Mother Dong chuckled. "Salesclerks will say anything to make a sale. But one has to accept aging. I can't compare to young people like you, Xiao Ling. There's a reason the state promotes good birth and child-rearing practices. It's natural for young people to have children. So..."

"Xiao Ling, why don't you have a baby?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the room fell silent.

Ren Xingmei turned to look at her older brother, feeling a little nervous.

She never expected Father and Mother Dong to be so direct, jumping from urging marriage to urging them to have a baby! Are they that eager to marry Dong Chengling off? Back at the academy, Dong Chengling is a Goddess-level Cultivator! And they want to haggle and see if my older brother is good enough?!

But it was true; Father and Mother Dong were indeed desperate to see Dong Chengling married. They had raised her since she was a child and knew early on that their daughter was completely different from other girls her age. They even suspected she might be inclined towards being a DINK and remaining unmarried.

Although Dong Chengling had always been strong, and her parents believed she would live well on her own, they both understood from experience that the happiness found in mutual support as a couple is definitely better than persevering alone.

As parents, they naturally hoped Dong Chengling would lead a happier life. While everyone lives, there's a definitive difference in happiness between a life shared and a life of Loneliness.

They had tried arranging blind dates for Dong Chengling, merely hoping she would find someone she liked. Given Dong Chengling's personality, she rarely met new people and had few friends from childhood. Apart from blind dates, they really couldn't think of any other way.

Originally, they thought this was a task that might take years, even decades, to accomplish. But they never expected their precious little cabbage to actually be claimed by a pig!

They hardly doubted Dong Chengling's judgment in men. After all, in her twenty-odd years, she had never made any significant mistakes in her dealings with people or her actions. Even if her taste were poor, they believed their daughter could handle any issues that arose.

Their daughter had essentially become an important figure now; trying to confine her with their own worldview might actually harm her.

Of course, at first glance, they were quite satisfied with Ren Suo. They felt he could indeed be a perfect match for Dong Chengling, destined to be with her for a lifetime, a couple devoted to each other.

Facing her parents' clear hint about having children, Dong Chengling didn't shy away. Instead, she turned to Ren Suo, a serene smile on her face, and asked, "Suo, what do you think?"

You're asking me?!

You're definitely asking the right person!

Ren Suo, the expert in overthinking, had long ago planned out his future married life.

"Well, it mainly depends on you, Cheng Ling. Whether you want to have children or not, or how many, I'm fine with it," Ren Suo said, counting on his fingers. "But if you do want to have children, I'll be with you throughout the pregnancy. I'll quietly handle all the household chores at night. When the time comes, I'll personally use a Spell to ensure a painless delivery. After the birth, I'll take sole responsibility for diapers, formula, soothing the baby to sleep—everything. I'll take care of the child 24/7 while managing work and life seamlessly. Then, Cheng Ling, you just need to relax and be a happy mother."

Ren Suo meant what he said and was confident he could fulfill every promise he made.

He wasn't one of those worthless scumbags who made empty promises; his confidence was backed by substantial facts.

Yes, he knew he was lazy.

But so what?!

He was Ren Naiser, a Level 5 Player in the Minor World!

And a Player resolves problems using Player methods!

If he really had children, then before his child was born, he would definitely risk liver failure to grind through the Minor World game until he upgraded his Cloning Skill to 'Duration: 24 hours'!

Hiring a nanny, or letting the parents help—neither could compare to the safety and reliability of having his own clone take care of the child. After all, humans have limits, but clones transcend them!

Ren Suo spoke with such conviction and without a second thought that Father Dong and Mother Dong were very satisfied. Although they only believed about a third of it, his stance—prioritizing Dong Chengling's comfort above all—was indeed very reassuring.

"We've been talking for so long, I'm getting hungry. In-laws, let's go out to eat. We've reserved a room at the restaurant." Father Dong and Mother Dong now addressed the Ren family members as "in-laws," directly acknowledging their daughter's not-so-innocent relationship with the Rens' son.

"How could we let you go to such expense? We could just whip up something simple at home," Ren's mother quickly interjected.

"It's no expense at all," Mother Dong said with a smile. "The restaurant is ours. It's not far, just a short walk."

Huh?

With that, the Ren Family members naturally had no reason to refuse. On the way to the restaurant, Ren Suo and Dong Chengling lagged slightly behind. Ren Suo whispered to her, "You really hid your 'rich, beautiful, fair-skinned' status well! Why did you pretend to be poor when we first met?"

Dong Chengling leaned closer to Ren Suo and explained softly, "I wasn't pretending. In the academy, you can only use Bracelet Points for expenses; cash is useless there. Back then, I used all my Bracelet Points for Cultivation, so naturally, I had to let you treat me to meals. But... I never mentioned it, so I guess it is my fault... Here."

Right there on the bustling street, just behind their families, Dong Chengling fearlessly hugged Ren Suo and kissed him. She laughed, "Your answer earlier was very good. This is my apology and your reward."

Ren Suo found he wasn't upset at all.

The restaurant wasn't far. It wasn't a typical dining place; its antique architectural style stood out in the town. As they entered, Ren Suo noticed the television at the entrance looping a food show—a show that was currently featuring this very restaurant. It was clearly one of the city's specialty dining establishments.

Once seated in the private room, as everyone chatted about everyday matters, Ren Suo learned that this was Mother Dong's ancestral restaurant. It used to be just a small, unique eatery. Father Dong, a photographer who had also worked as an assistant director at the Lian Province TV Station, had leveraged his connections to get several local food programs to feature and advertise Mother Dong's restaurant. He had successfully transformed it into one of the city's signature dining spots.

The couple had worked hard over the years. Now, their daughter was grown, and the restaurant was flourishing. They were just waiting for her to settle into a happy life, after which they planned to comfortably travel the world in their later years, pursuing the dreams of their youth.

The conversation flowed from past experiences to DSLR lenses, then to children, to Little Jiu, and naturally circled back to Ren Suo and Dong Chengling. Ren's father and mother were quite familiar with Dong Chengling, but this was the first time Father Dong and Mother Dong were properly meeting Ren Suo. They curiously asked, "Ren Suo, which university did you graduate from?"

"What did you major in?"

"What kind of work do you do now?"

"Do you plan on settling in Lianjiang eventually?"

Ren Suo responded to each question appropriately, satisfying Father Dong and Mother Dong. Then, Mother Dong casually asked, "So, how many relationships have you been in before?"

Ren Suo's heart skipped a beat. Ren's mother coughed, preparing to speak up and make it clear she had nothing to do with Ren Suo's messy affairs.

But at that moment, Dong Chengling uncharacteristically interjected, "Mother, please don't ask that."

Mother Dong feigned a slight annoyance, glancing at her daughter. "Can't I even ask this?"

"No, you can't. These matters of the heart concern only the two of us. Please don't interfere," Dong Chengling said earnestly.

Father Dong and Mother Dong exchanged a look and decided not to pursue the matter. Their daughter had always been this assertive, so they didn't question her.

They spent the rest of the afternoon there. Ren Suo, in his role as the prospective son-in-law, naturally didn't dare to play on his phone. Holding Little Jiu, he chatted with them, hardly aware of what was said, and somehow the hours bumbled by until evening. They had a homemade dinner at the Dong family's home and were finally able to leave.

Before they left, Father Dong took a photo of them, apparently to post on his social media and announce it to the world, effectively dispelling any thoughts relatives might have had about setting Dong Chengling up on more blind dates.

Ren's mother had spent the whole afternoon trying to coax Little Jiu into coming with them. Little Jiu did want to live with Ren Suo, but she also understood social etiquette. Having stayed at the Dong family's home for so many days, it would be too impolite to leave with the Ren family the moment they arrived.

Sister Ling and Big Brother were almost equally important to her. Today, she had absorbed enough Energy from Big Brother, leaving Little Jiu somewhat satisfied—enough to last her until the school term began.

When school starts, I'll have both Sister Ling and Big Brother all to myself!

However, Ren's mother only agreed to leave contentedly after Little Jiu promised to stay at the Ren family's house during the summer vacation.

Dong Chengling declined Father Dong and Mother Dong's offer to accompany them further, insisting on seeing the Ren Family off by herself. As they were about to get into the elevator, Ren's mother suddenly called Dong Chengling back, signaling the others to go down and wait in the car.

Ren Suo didn't need to be a genius to know his mother was trying to scare Dong Chengling off again. He immediately called out, "Mom—"

"What are you shouting for? Go on, get out!" Ren's mother showed him no mercy. Dong Chengling smiled and said, "Suo, I'll chat with your mother for a bit. You guys go on ahead."

Ren Suo had no choice but to take Ren Xingmei down in the elevator. Ren's father stood still, wanting to stay and eavesdrop, but Ren's mother waved him off. "You go down too. This is women's talk. What are you doing loitering here, getting in the way? With an old geezer like you around, the poor girl won't feel comfortable speaking freely."

Mother's tyranny...

Ren Suo just hoped Dong Chengling wouldn't pick up even a shred of his mother's... "skills." I really don't want the tragedy of the previous generation to repeat itself.

Ren Suo never found out what his mother and Dong Chengling discussed. He only knew that when his mother returned, she just said, "Let's drive home," and nothing more.

Once they were back home, Ren's mother suddenly stopped Ren Suo. "Son, stand up straight. Don't move."

SMACK.

Ren Suo touched his face and waved at his sister, signaling he was okay. He watched as his mother looked down at her reddened palm, her face showing a hint of regret for slapping her son—

"Your skin is so tough! My palm really hurts."

Ren Suo's mouth twitched. He then healed his mother's palm.

What kind of world is this? I get slapped, and then I have to heal the slapper... But she's my mother, after all.

Ren Suo said helplessly, "Why did you suddenly hit me?"

"If I didn't hit you, my conscience wouldn't be able to bear it, Son. You don't know, my conscience has been pricking me ever since we got back..."

"How does hitting me help your conscience?"

"It helps. I feel much better now. It offsets some of the sin of having given birth to a little rascal like you." Ren's mother looked at Ren Suo seriously and said, "I've said what I needed to say, and I've delivered the slap. I just hope this is the only beating you ever get."

Seriously. Most parents say, "This hurts me more than it hurts you." My mom, though, is brutally honest: "Hitting you thrills my heart more than it hurts your face."

"...I understand," Ren Suo replied, his expression complex.

Ren's mother sighed and walked into the bedroom, looking dejected.

Ren's father patted Ren Suo's shoulder and followed his wife into the bedroom.

However, when he entered the bedroom, he saw his wife sitting on a chair like a fool, covering her mouth and giggling silently.

"Have you gone mad?"

"You're the one who's mad!" Ren's mother retorted, glancing at Ren's father. "I'm just happy!"

"What's there to be happy about when our son is out there two-timing?"

"That's why I have to maintain an unhappy demeanor in front of him," Ren's mother said. "I know how to act appropriately. But can't I secretly enjoy a little joy in my own room?"

"What's there to be joyful about?" Ren's father asked, puzzled.

"Seeing the 'pig' I raised able to 'root up' so many 'cabbages' shows I did a good job raising him!"

Ren's mother said proudly, "You wouldn't understand. You've been a teacher for so many years and are used to nurturing so many students. But our son is one of only two children I've raised. Seeing him so popular now, why shouldn't I be happy?"

"I've never taken pride in nurturing a student who juggles multiple relationships."

Ren's father said, "You've met all three girls now. Surely you have a preference, right?"

"Preference, preference, what preference? You men just don't get it, always trying to make choices for your children. But this concerns their happiness; they should be the ones to decide."

Ren's mother first took the moral high ground to criticize Ren's father, then finally said, "However, for today, I'm casting my vote for Cheng Ling."

"What about Miss Qiao? And Classmate Gu? The other day, you were..."

"That day was that day, and today is today! Besides, all three of them currently hold the same place in my heart. What happens next will depend on future developments."

Ren's father almost spat blood. "You're so fickle! It's Qiao in the morning, Gu at noon, and Dong in the evening for you!"

"Tch. You talk so much, but have you made a choice?"

"I, of course, stand by my choice. Classmate Lin is definitely the best match for Ren Suo."

"Why?" Ren's mother was a little puzzled. "Why are you so sure?"

"Because..." Ren's father met Ren's mother's gaze, his tone suddenly becoming heartfelt.

"I just want to see the happiness of our generation reflected in the next."

Seeing Ren's father's sincere gaze, Ren's mother seemed touched. She shook her head and laughed.

"What sentimental nonsense are you spouting now?"