Did Lou Yu Become a Stepfather?

Third Cub put it more emotionally. "It's like Lou Yu's dad is here sleeping with us."

"Yes, with your father Lou Yu's scent lulling you to sleep, you'll definitely sleep more soundly, and you'll see him again tomorrow morning."

Upon arriving in a new place, both fathers were worried about how their children would adapt.

"Can we go out and play tomorrow?" Second Cub asked, his voice full of anticipation.

"Of course," Tao Qiu said. "Wherever you want to go, your father Lou Yu will take you."

"Great!" the Third Cub cheered. "We're going to... explore the entire base!"

The Eldest Cub asked doubtfully, "Can we see everything in one day?"

Tao Qiu said, "Want to? A thorough visit would be impossible, but just a general walk through and getting familiar with the surroundings should be enough."

The Second Cub suggested, "Then let Dad drive us."

Third Cub sighed, "If we could fly around the base, we could definitely explore it much faster."

Before they came, Tao Qiu and Lou Yu repeatedly warned the children that unless absolutely necessary, even in front of people who knew their true identities, they must never transform back into bird form or grow wings.

Their identities as Snow Bird cannot be revealed to outsiders at present, otherwise they could easily be captured by bad guys for research.

The Eldest Cub gently stroked his younger sister's hair to comfort her, "It's okay if you can't fly, riding in a car is fun too."

Perhaps because it can fly, the kids didn't get carsick at all; on the contrary, they found it incredibly fun to sit inside.

Of course, the premise is that you can't sit for too long, otherwise your bottom will get tired.

The Third Cub had already accepted reality; she was just grumbling a little. But after the Eldest Cub said that, she immediately regained her energy.

"Yes, the car goes incredibly fast."

After the children had finished chatting, Tao Qiu told them a story and lulled them to sleep.

The next morning, the kids got up and immediately ran to knock on Lou Yu's door.

"Lou Yu's father, are you up yet?"

Lou Yu was already up. He came over and opened the door, and the three little ones squeezed in.

The Second Cub looked at the neatly folded blanket and said earnestly, "Verification complete. Lou Yu's father didn't sleep in."

Lou Yu chuckled, smoothing down the Second Cub's sticking-up hair. "You three came all this way just for this?"

"Mmm," the Third Cub said in a childish voice, "Daddy Lou Yu is taking us out to play today, so we can't sleep in."

Eldest Cub: "Yes, Du, none of us slept in."

Lou Yu laughed out loud, "Look? It's over. Then come with me to wash up. After breakfast, we'll go out and explore the base."

"Lou Yu's dad, let's go for a drive."

"Can the vehicle drive to every part of the base?"

"Lou Yu's dad, I want to tie my hair up nicely and wear pretty clothes when I go out."

"I want a new hairstyle too!"

Are you having lunch out?

Is there anything good to eat outside?

The three kids surrounded Lou Yu's legs, chattering incessantly. If it were someone with weak nerves, they probably would have fainted from the noise.

When they arrived, Tao Qiu had already finished washing up. While Lou Yu was brushing his teeth, Tao Qiu helped the children rinse their mouths and wash their faces. Finally, the whole family changed their clothes before going downstairs together.

Chen Lin made breakfast: radish and shredded pork buns, steamed sweet potatoes, and rice porridge. Huo Lan and the others were already eating.

"Come quick, kids! The steamed buns smell amazing today!"

The children's bowls were brought over and placed on the table, Huo Lan served porridge to the three children.

Eat slowly, be careful it's hot.

"Thank you, Auntie."

"Thank you, godmother."

The children sat down and obediently began to eat, holding their bowls.

As Lou Yu served Tao Qiu porridge, he asked his teammates, "Do you all have work today?"

Huo Lan: "John and I are going to the martial arts gym."

Liu Qi'an: "I also received news this morning that there's a temporary job available, which I should be able to finish by noon."

Chen Lin Lindao: "I need to work on some documents at home."

Lou Yu took the steamed bun Tao Qiu fed him and said, "I'm taking Qiuqiu and the kids out for a walk today to familiarize them with the area. Tonight, we'll wait for Lou Quan to let us know where the welcome banquet is being held. We'll come back to pick up some things, so you can go directly there without waiting for everyone to gather."

Huo Lan and Liu Qi'an both wanted to play with the kids, but since it was a family outing, they weren't so inconsiderate as to interfere, so they simply replied that they understood.

After the meal, everyone went about their own business.

Lou Yu quickly styled the hair of the Second Cub and Third Cub children, while Tao Qiu tied her own and the Eldest Cub's hair into high ponytails. The family of beauties and handsome men got ready and drove off.

Because we need to use the vehicle today, Chen Lin and the others unloaded the crops from the back of the truck this morning and temporarily piled them in the kitchen.

There was nothing dangerous at the base, so the seating arrangement was changed: Lou Yu drove, Tao Qiu sat in the passenger seat, and the kids sat in the back.

After the car reached the main road, Lou Yu rolled down the window and turned to ask the kids, "Where do you want to go first?"

Chapter 93 (Second Update): Lou Yu a Stepfather?

The kids have already learned pretty much everything about the base from Lou Yu and Huo Lan.

The Second Cub raised his hand. "Can we go to school? I want to see what school is like."

The Eldest Cub Third Cub nodded in agreement.

"Okay, let's go to that school then. Maybe you'll go there in the future, so it's good to know beforehand."

Yong'an Base, or rather all satellite bases, only have primary and secondary schools. Primary school is considered basic education, while secondary school teaches slightly more advanced knowledge.

After graduating from middle school, they are all teenagers over sixteen years old, and the cultural knowledge they have acquired is sufficient to cope with their current lives.

Most students choose to enter the workforce after graduating from high school because the conditions for "going to university" are extremely strict and difficult in this era.

The so-called "universities" that offer higher education only exist at the Central Base; they simply cannot be established at the satellite bases.

The number of university student slots allocated from the Central Base to the satellite base each year is extremely limited, ranging from a maximum of ten to a minimum of five, but the number of candidates taking the exam each year is in the thousands.

Everyone only has one chance; if you fail the exam, you have to find another way to make a living.

But once you pass the exam, there's a good chance you'll be able to stay at the Central Base after graduating from university.

The conditions at the Central Base are far superior to those at the satellite base; it's no exaggeration to say it's a shortcut to success. Basically, no student who gets accepted ever returns.

This is also one of the reasons why satellite bases are unable to establish higher education institutions; educational resources are too scarce.

Most of the researchers at the Yong'an Base Research Institute were poached from the Central Base by Lou Quan with high salaries.

The Central Base is not entirely a paradise; the gap between rich and poor is far more severe than at the satellite bases. The slums located on the outskirts of the base house two-thirds of the entire population.

Lou Yu's mother, Bai Yan, was born in a slum. With her intelligence and indomitable will, she stood out from tens of thousands of people, got into university, and eventually went on to work in a research institute.

If she hadn't been chosen by Lou's father, which delayed her for over a decade, her reputation would certainly be even more illustrious than it is now.

As for doctoral students in research institutes, they belong to the middle class. Even if they are highly skilled, without powerful backers, they may not be able to live a very good life.

Therefore, for the sake of a stable life, some of them are still willing to accept the high-paying offers from the satellite base.

Similar talent recruitment practices are not limited to the Yong'an Base satellite base.

The Central Base didn't care; the top talent was still in their hands, and it didn't matter if they let the smaller Little Yu go.

The primary and secondary schools at Yong'an Base are in the same place.

Campus

However, they belong to two separate areas, separated by a wall with only an iron gate for passage, which is usually closed.

As the end of the semester approaches, students experience both the tension of facing exams and the joy and anticipation of the winter break.

When Lou Yu and his group arrived, it was just after the first period of elementary school. The students were locked inside the gate and not allowed to come out, but they could play freely in the yard.

Silvery laughter and cheerful chatter drifted over the courtyard walls, breaking the solemn atmosphere created by the low temperature.

Lou Yu found a place to park and went outside the courtyard wall with Tao Qiu and the kids.

The courtyard wall was only about half a meter higher than the Lou Yu, and part of it was enclosed by a fence. The three kids went to the fence and looked inside through the gaps.

During the short ten-minute break, some students chased and played around, some played various games with their friends, and others sat or stood chatting.

Even when it's cold, there are very few people staying in the classroom.

Second Cub's eyes widened, and he turned to Tao Qiu and Lou Yu with surprise, saying, "That's exactly how schools and students are in cartoons!"

Third Cub also said softly, "The little game they're playing, I've seen it in cartoons too."

"Just like in the cartoons, elementary school students are all very naughty." The Eldest Cub spoke like a little adult, looking quite earnest.

It seems that the reason they came here today was to verify whether the animation is the same as reality.

They were standing there, and soon they attracted the attention of some children.

After all, Tao Qiu and Second Cub's Third Cub hair is still quite noticeable.

A few little girls and boys approached curiously and timidly. Seeing that they didn't seem like bad people, they cautiously said, "You're all so pretty, like porcelain dolls."

The Second Cub squinted and smiled, saying, "Thank you, you're cute too."

A little boy asked, "Are you foreigners? Your eyes and hair color are different from ours. My dad says only foreigners are like that."

The Third Cub said, "Our grandmother was a foreigner, and we all inherited her looks."