A Change in Attitude

Bai Mujie felt that his worldview had been severely impacted.

He was quite proud of his 6.8% genetic potential, feeling that although he couldn't compare to those top geniuses, he was still one of the best among his peers.

But compared to Lin Qiye now, they are like fireflies compared to the bright moon, not worth mentioning at all.

Looking at Lin Qiye's calm and confident face, he felt a mix of emotions.

Meanwhile, Bai Muxue, the twelfth sister, who had just run downstairs, was still completely confused about the situation.

She felt that the atmosphere in the living room was a bit strange, and the adults' expressions were also very odd.

Curious, she moved closer to the coffee table and craned her neck to peek at the evaluation certificate.

"Wow! 9.9%! Brother-in-law, you're amazing!" Bai Muxue exclaimed sincerely, her eyes sparkling with admiration.

Unlike others, she didn't have many complicated thoughts; she just felt that the number was extremely impressive.

Liu Yuqin, Bai Muxi's mother, also had a completely different expression at this moment.

She looked at the certificate, then at her daughter whom she had never really thought much of, and at her son-in-law whom she was meeting for the first time, and a storm raged in her heart.

She couldn't understand how her daughter, with her mediocre talent, could find such a monstrous partner.

This unscientific!

Bai Zhenfeng, as the head of the family, was no less shocked than anyone else, but he was the quickest to regain his composure on the surface.

He gave Lin Qishe a deep look, then picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and said in as calm a tone as possible, "Zhenyun is right, we're all family, let's go together. It'll be good to look out for each other on the way."

His words set the tone for the matter.

Bai Muxi glanced at Lin Qiye, who smiled and nodded, saying, "Since Dad and Uncle have said so, then we might as well comply. We can set off tomorrow."

He knew that the Bai family wanted to use this opportunity to get closer to him.

He doesn't reject this kind of "getting closer".

After all, it's always better to have one more friend than one more enemy.

What's more, this is his wife's family home.

If the relationship can be improved, it would be a good thing for Bai Muxi.

and……

That would save on transportation and accommodation costs.

I've heard that Tiantai City, as the provincial capital, has a very high cost of living.

……

At night, in the training room specially set up on the basement floor of the Bai family villa.

The lights are bright, and all kinds of professional training equipment are readily available, making it far superior to the community's public gym.

Lin Qiye was just about to start his "slacking off technique" when he noticed two little heads at the door.

Bai Muxue, the twelfth sister, was with a little boy who looked only seven or eight years old. The boy was clinging to the door frame, looking at him with curious eyes.

"Brother-in-law, this is the thirteenth son, Bai Muhuo," Bai Muxue introduced.

"Call him brother-in-law!"

"Brother-in-law..."

Bai Muhuo timidly hid behind her sister, her big, dark eyes filled with admiration and curiosity for Lin Qiye.

Looking at the pure and adoring gazes of the two little ones, Lin Qiye smiled bitterly to himself.

Well, my plan to slack off is ruined.

You can't just make random gestures in front of children; you might set a bad example for them.

The reason he was cultivating here was because his parents insisted that he stay at the villa tonight.

That 9.9% assessment certificate was like a stepping stone, instantly opening the tightly closed door of kinship in the Bai family.

Lin Qiye was happy to give Bai Muxi the opportunity to get to know her parents better.

As for himself, he wasn't good with words to begin with, so he simply suggested that he come to this training room to practice properly.

So he put away his playful smile, became serious, and began to practice the "Eight Treasures Kung Fu" in a meticulous manner.

Although this method of cultivation is more tiring and the system sees no difference in efficiency, the posture is standard and does indeed give one the air of a grandmaster.

The two little ones, Bai Muxue and Bai Muhuo, were completely engrossed in watching, not even blinking.

……

The next morning, when Lin Qiye and Bai Muxi were about to leave, the attitude of Bai's parents was completely different from the day before.

Their enthusiasm was so overwhelming that even Lin Qiye couldn't handle it.

"Qi Ye, if you need anything in Tian Tai City, just let us know! Don't hesitate to ask!"

"Yes, Mu Xi, take good care of Qi Ye, and take good care of yourself too."

Liu Yuqin held Bai Muxi's hand, showing concern and care, as if the aloof noblewoman from yesterday was just Lin Qiye's illusion.

Inside the hovercar that takes us back to Sunflower Garden.

Bai Muxi turned her head, leaned close to Lin Qiye's ear, and whispered with a sly smile, "My dad said he'll cover your 10 yuan registration fee. And he'll cover your tuition too."

Lin Qiye's eyes widened in disbelief.

Seeing his surprised expression, Bai Muxi's smile grew even brighter: "Look, didn't we get a gold coin explosion?"

"It exploded, it exploded!" Lin Qiye nodded heavily, gaining a deeper understanding of the word "reality" in his heart.

Back at their home in Xiangyang Garden, before the two could even sit down for a drink of water, Bai Zhenyun called.

Half an hour later, a spacious and luxurious seven-seat hovercraft came to a steady stop at the entrance of Xiangyang Huayuan residential area.

The car door slid open, and Bai Zhenyun poked his head out, waving at them with a broad smile: "Qi Ye, Mu Xi, get in the car quickly, we're heading straight to Tian Tai City!"

Inside the vehicle, the spacious and comfortable seven-seat hovercraft was moving smoothly.

The atmosphere was also very harmonious.

When Bai Zhenyun seemingly casually inquired about Lin Qiye's family background and learned that he came from an ordinary working-class family, the surprise on the faces of the father and son was palpable.

Bai Mujie couldn't help but exclaim sincerely, "Brother-in-law, you're so much better than those so-called 'second-generation' kids in our class! Aren't they all just relying on their family's resources? I've never seen anyone like you who relies entirely on their own talent!"

Lin Qiye laughed and nodded frankly, but inwardly he thought to himself, "You brat, aren't you a 'second-generation' yourself?"

As they chatted, Bai Mujie curiously leaned closer and asked, "Brother-in-law, what brand of nutrient solution do you usually use for cultivation? Is it 'Titan's Power' or 'Star River Source'? My dad bought me the enhanced version of 'Titan's Power,' and it works pretty well."

Lin Qiye was taken aback by the question. He had never used any proper nutrient solution.

His cultivation was very taxing, and he relied entirely on the meals prepared by Bai Muxi to replenish his energy.

He quickly realized what was going on and started spouting nonsense with a straight face: "What I used... was 'Love Brand' nutrient solution."

As soon as he finished speaking, Bai Muxi blushed deeply, reached out her small hand and pinched Lin Qiye's waist hard, giving him a reproachful glare with her beautiful eyes.

"A heart-shaped plaque?"

Bai Zhenyun and his son Bai Mujie were both stunned and looked at each other in disbelief.

Is this some new high-end brand?

How come I've never heard of this before?

……

The two-hour drive passed quickly in relaxed conversation.

The hovercar slowly decelerated, and ahead, an incredibly magnificent and spectacular tower city gradually came into view.

Countless skyscrapers, shorter on the outside and taller on the inside, rise towards the center, forming a pyramid-like structure that soars into the clouds.

In the air, a dense network of suspended lanes crisscrossed, forming a giant light net.

The colorful neon signs twinkled like stars, adorning the entire city in a dreamlike way.

Looking out the window at the dense, endless stream of neon-lit cars and the breathtaking cityscape, Lin Qiye couldn't help but sigh.

"This is... Tiantai City, the provincial capital!"