My Dragon Baby and Billionaire Husband-Chapter 656: The Contest Between Xi Lei and Gu Shurong 1
Mo Yinhe was open-minded and readily agreed with his son, "Alright, once we’re at the base, you can all try out the simulator pods to compete. Whoever wins, Dad will let that person pilot."
Immediately, the children were all filled with competitive spirit, each wanting to outdo the others.
Upon arriving at the Yinhe Aerospace Base, several children eagerly made their way into the simulation pods, while Xiaobai alone darted off to see a dog kept by the guard at the building’s entrance.
Mo Yinhe was speechless.
After searching for a long time, he found his son walking the dog. He picked him up and said, "You really have no ambition! Look at your brothers and sisters; each one is eager to compete. Then look at you, hiding out here walking a dog. Is this how I raised you?"
"Dad, I don’t want to pilot anyway. I just want to ride on a spaceship."
Ye Nianbai confidently stated, "Anyway, if I compete against Little Pangza, I’m sure to lose. Knowing I’ll lose and still competing? I wouldn’t give Little Pangza the chance to grind me into the ground. I would never compare my weaknesses to others’ strengths; I’m not that silly."
Ye Nianbai had already given up, admitting he had no talent in spaceflight. While "diligence can make up for a lack of skill" was inspiring, in front of real geniuses, one would only get pulverized. Anyway, he was better than Little Pangza at other things, so Ye Nianbai wasn’t disheartened.
"Heh, at least you’re self-aware of your lack of ambition," Mo Yinhe said with a dry laugh.
Mo Yinhe, holding Ye Nianbai in his arms, headed to the simulator pods to watch the rest of the children compete.
Yun Xiaosu and Sheng Liangliang didn’t compete either, standing on the side cheering for their brothers.
The unwavering competitors seated in the simulation pods were Bo Fengyin, Xi Lei, Ye Jingzhe, and Gu Shurong.
Bo Leng stood with his hands behind his back, watching the competition. When he saw Mo Yinhe carrying Ye Nianbai in, he raised an eyebrow and asked, "What’s with Xiaobai?" The other children were all eager to compete, but Xiaobai had sneaked out to play.
Mo Yinhe said nothing. He simply stood shoulder to shoulder with Bo Leng, his gaze fixed on the control room’s large screen, watching the children maneuver their simulation pods in the competition.
The four children were divided into two groups, with the competition following a two-round knockout format: from four to two, and then two to one.
The first rounds pitted Bo Fengyin against Xi Lei in one group, and Gu Shurong against Ye Jingzhe in another. Xi Lei and Gu Shurong emerged victorious from their respective matches.
In the second round, Xi Lei faced Gu Shurong.
Mo Yinhe thought, Surely Gu Shurong will win—this child’s talent in spaceflight is officially recognized by me.
But to his surprise, Gu Shurong and Xi Lei ended up in a tie.
Mo Yinhe’s dark eyes couldn’t hide his pride as he exclaimed softly, "Xiaolei, well done!"
Gu Shurong took off his headset and glasses, stepping out of the simulation pod with his cheeks puffed in frustration. He glared angrily at Xi Lei. "You didn’t follow the game rules!"
Xi Lei, strutting out of another simulation pod with an air of confidence far beyond his years, winked teasingly at Gu Shurong. "Rules? What rules? Who made them, and who says we have to bow to them? My uncle told me ever since I was little that it’s better to be a rule-maker than a rule-follower! Besides, we started together and grabbed the little red flag at the same time!"
Gu Shurong clenched his little fists in anger, ready to punch Xi Lei, this rule-ignoring troublemaker!
Little Bingshan Ye Jingzhe held Gu Shurong back. "Don’t be impulsive."
"Boss, he’s breaking the game rules! If he didn’t break the rules, there’s no way he could beat me!"
"Let Dad be the referee," Ye Jingzhe said, wise beyond his years.
Gu Shurong walked up to Mo Yinhe, still fuming, to seek justice. "Dad, Xi Lei broke the game rules! This match doesn’t count; let’s redo it!" He had worked so hard for this rare chance to pilot a spaceship, and he, Gu Shurong, didn’t want to miss it.
Xi Lei strode over with his cocky swagger. "Dad, last year when Mom and Dad competed at the Four Nations Summit, they didn’t follow the rules either, and Mom still won. I’m just a case of the student surpassing the master, you know~~"
Xi Lei was quick-witted; he knew that if his father ruled the match invalid, it would be like a slap in his mother’s face.
Mo Yinhe was amused by this rascally Xi Lei. He reached out, ruffled Xi Lei’s hair, and said, "Since you both ended up tying, why don’t you pilot the spaceship together and take Dad and your uncle for a day trip in space?"
"Dad~" Gu Shurong was infuriated. Dad isn’t even going to do anything about it!
Bo Leng looked at Gu Shurong, whose little chubby face was flushed with anger, and said, "Your skills are good, but Xi Lei’s cunning is stronger. Anything can happen during space flight; it’s not only about skill but also about the ability to handle adversaries. That’s why your dad ruled it a tie; he’s not being partial to anyone."
After speaking, he turned to the smug Xi Lei and said, "Study the techniques well with your brother. You just got lucky this time ending in a tie. You might not be so fortunate next time. Your fundamentals aren’t as good as Shurong’s, so you have nothing to be proud of. Got it?"
Xi Lei rubbed his nose and replied, "Got it, Uncle."
After giving both a reality check, Bo Leng made a suggestion to Mo Yinhe, "In the future, you might consider having the two kids learn together. Competition is good; it can drive both kids to improve faster."
Mo Yinhe thought the same. Yes, letting the two of them compete would motivate them both. He’d always felt that Shurong learning and exploring on his own was missing something. Now, seeing Xiaolei’s skills, which were impressive enough to make him see the boy in a new light, gave Mo Yinhe fresh ideas about their education.
Ye Nianbai wrapped his arms around Mo Yinhe’s neck, mumbling to himself, "I’m still the smartest for not joining that fray."
Mo Yinhe glanced down at his son and dumped him onto the ground, tempted to put Xiaobai through a refresher course!
「Afterward, the group boarded a real spaceship, embarking on their space journey.」
Gu Shurong and Xi Lei, the two little guys, were both assigned to the cockpit. Of course, professional pilots and other crew members were there guiding them, allowing the kids to fully enjoy the thrill of operating the real thing while ensuring the safety of everyone aboard.
The saucer-shaped spaceship didn’t need any launch vehicle; like an airplane, it soared into the skies, ascending, ascending, and ascending further.
The two kids handled the spaceship with ease, having practiced in the simulator countless times, even hundreds of thousands of times.
But Gu Shurong was still thrilled; it was his first real trip into space.
"ROAR! So cool! I’m so cool!"
While piloting the spaceship, Gu Shurong didn’t forget to take out a pack of drumsticks from his pocket, tear open the wrapper, and start gnawing on one.
Mo Yinhe and Bo Leng chatted inside the observation cabin.
Mo Yinhe spread out the Holographic Virtual Map of Earth in front of Bo Leng and said, "Brother-in-law, if you want to build an aerospace base on Mu Continent, I’ve got a suggestion for you. Choose this location. It’s a deserted island on Mu Continent, but the spot is perfect for an aerospace base. I had my eye on it back then, but since it’s an island on Mu Continent, I had to give it up."
Bo Leng inquired, "What’s so special about it?"
