A Code Within a Code

"As Nofi grew older, she seemed to be developing her own worldview and values." Shen Qi had appeared not to be disciplining Nofi lately, but he was paying close attention to every little thing she did.

Ou Ye said, "I think we should respect the child's wishes."

"That's easy to say, but what if Nofi studies Chinese literature and goes on to write novels after graduation, becoming an author? Would you be okay with that?" Shen Qi asked.

"Of course," Ou Ye said matter-of-factly. "An author is still a professional. There's no difference between one and a mathematician or physicist."

Shen Qi shook his head. "You might be okay with it, but I'm not. Writing novels is a dead end. Nofi absolutely can't go down that road."

Ou Ye shook her head too. "I can't agree with that."

Shen Qi explained, "It's not that I look down on writers or other artists, and I don't oppose Nofi learning to write or studying literature, history, music, or other arts. What I mean is that Nofi can have one or more special skills, but she'll definitely have to pursue a career related to science. I'd even be fine with her studying economics and becoming an economist."

"So basically, you've decided that Nofi's future career has to be connected to science and engineering?" Ou Ye said. "Even if it isn't directly related, it has to be indirectly related, like economics, which is closely connected to math?"

Shen Qi nodded firmly. "Honestly, yes."

Ou Ye gently stroked her belly. "And what have you planned for the one in here?"

Shen Qi had it all figured out. "This little one should study management."

Ou Ye poked him in the chest. "One child takes over your academic field, while the other takes over the Shen Zhishan