My Pet Beast is Super Fearsome

Chapter 132: Chapter 131: Mother’s Kindness and Son’s Filial Piety? (Bonus update for monthly ticket)

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The family finished lunch amid laughter and chatter.

Of course, except for Qiqi.

Its little head bobbed up and down as it ate, which was incredibly cute. Right after finishing its meal, it sprawled on Shao Zifeng’s mother’s legs and fell into a deep sleep.

Today, Shao Zifeng was rare at home, and after lunch, his mother dragged him to watch a competition.

Unlike middle-aged aunts who loved soap operas, Shao Yuying focused on various domestic and international sports events. Mention any moderately famous contestant to her, and she could rattle off everything about them.

In a world different from the technological side of time and space because of the appearance of mutant creatures, sports events were more popular than TV dramas and movies. The dazzling, mysterious abilities of the element series and the fiery, direct collisions of the physical series were incomparable to computer-generated effects.

Currently, a minor competition sponsored by the Capital’s TV station was being broadcasted on TV, with participants from various universities in the Capital.

Because these minor competitions had a short duration and a wide audience, they were quite popular with sponsors.

For the students from various universities in the Capital, the prize money of the competitions was not appealing, as those who could afford to be there didn’t care about that small amount of money.

They were keen on participating in these events not just because their pets could get good practice and accumulate competition experience.

The main reason was to show their faces in front of a national audience. A stellar performance could capture a fan base in advance, which would greatly help their future.

The TV was about to broadcast the 32-to-16 round of the competition, with two hosts making awkward small talk. Most of the audience were locals from the Capital, cheering for their favorite contestants from time to time.

“Good afternoon, dear viewers. Welcome to ‘The Capital’s Grand Arena.’ This match is sponsored by the White Eagle Group. Please welcome the contestants. They are, from the Capital University’s Combat Training Department, a freshman, Li Muzi! And also, from the Water-Wood University’s Combat Training Department, a sophomore, Su Xiaoming…”

The hosts droned on with their details, and Shao Zifeng initially had some interest in the event, but when he saw their pets, his enthusiasm vanished almost immediately.

Both contestants’ pets weren’t any rare breed and were even unevolved base forms, with strengths that wouldn’t exceed the second tier. For someone like Shao Zifeng, who could easily handle second-tier opponents, it wasn’t very interesting.

Shao Yuying, on the other hand, watched with relish, occasionally making sharp comments that were even more critical than the two rookie hosts.

Seemingly noticing Shao Zifeng’s lack of interest, Shao Yuying, without turning her head, asked, “By the way, son, when does the University Cup’s regional competition start?”

She caught Shao Zifeng off guard. He hadn’t paid attention to this competition when he first arrived and, after a moment of recollection, replied uncertainly, “It should be at the end of the year? The team selection at the school hasn’t been decided yet, and there’s been some trouble at the school. I don’t know if this year’s team selection will be affected.”

“Oh,” Shao Yuying nodded nonchalantly, her eyes glued to the TV as she casually asked, “So, son, are you participating?”

“I am,” Shao Zifeng replied with a grin, looking at Shao Yuying.

“Oh! That’s good. It’s fine if you don’t participate. After all, you’re only a sophomore. There’s still time before graduation…” Shao Yuying, who had been speaking indifferently, suddenly snapped back to attention, turned her head with a sharp look, and asked Shao Zifeng, “Son, what did you just say?”

Shao Yuying had only been making conversation to prevent boredom and hadn’t expected Shao Zifeng to participate, so she was a bit uncertain.

Shao Zifeng said with a smile, “I said, I’m participating!”

Hearing Shao Zifeng’s confirmed reply, Shao Yuying’s face turned crimson, her hands trembling slightly, not sure where to place them. After holding back for a moment, she finally said, “Son, what do you want to eat tonight? Mom will go buy it for you right now.” With that, she started to get up to change clothes.

“Mom,” Shao Zifeng caught her hand, gently patted it, “You sit down first, I was just about to talk to you about this.”

“Alright, you talk, mom is listening,” Shao Yuying took the opportunity of turning off the TV to secretly wipe the corner of her eyes with her somewhat coarse hands before sitting down on the sofa, looking earnestly at Shao Zifeng.

Shao Zifeng could clearly feel the joy in Shao Yuying’s heart. This made him hesitant to speak frankly. For instance, he had been considering what to do in case he met with an accident, leaving his mother alone.

What Shao Zifeng didn’t know, however, was that Shao Yuying had always been a determined woman. Before marriage, her greatest wish was to join the military, but sadly, due to family circumstances, she ended up staying home and became a teacher.

Although she did not achieve her dream of being a soldier, she ended up marrying one. Becoming a military wife was a dream come true for her, and those years were the happiest days of her life.

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Who would have thought that this man not only failed to make her proud but also made her feel inferior for her entire life?

A deserter, indeed a heavy term. During the initial phase of the “Unknown Recovery Incident”, when so many soldiers shed their blood for the country and its people, he became a deserter!

When she, Shao Yuying, heard the news, she was so ashamed that she even thought about ending her life—if it weren’t for Zifeng entering her life at that time.

Latter on, she placed all her hopes on her son, wishing he would stand out.

And then…

Her son ended up being spoiled rotten.

As the years went by, her ambition wore away, but just when she was about to resign herself to fate, her son’s transformation gave her a glimmer of hope.

Of course, it was just a glimmer of hope.

Until just now, when her son personally told her he was going to compete, she was so elated she nearly went mad, and if it weren’t for maintaining a senior’s dignity, she would have cheered like a little girl.

“Mom, I plan to leave soon, so…” Zifeng hesitated a bit, fearing his sudden departure would worry his mother.

“Mhm mhm.” Shao’s mother nodded rapidly as if it was only natural, “What else is there?”

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Zifeng was a bit stunned. This isn’t the reaction he expected.

He decided to push a bit more: “I might return to some more dangerous places to gain experience, and you will be alone at home…”

“Mhm mhm!” Shao’s mother nodded repeatedly, with a look that said, ‘Go ahead, I’ll take care of myself.’

Zifeng took a deep breath, still not giving up, and added, “When I say soon… it might be the day after tomorrow.”

After speaking, he eagerly looked at Shao’s mother, hoping to see a hint of reluctance in her eyes.

“Ah!” Shao’s mother exclaimed.

Zifeng’s heart leaped with joy. See, you do care about me after all!

“Oh my, why didn’t you say so earlier? I’ll go pack your bags right now!” Shao’s mother looked at him reproachfully, thrusting Qiqi into his arms before turning to get busy.

She kept chattering away while busily packing things up.

Zifeng was completely petrified.

What’s with this eager demeanor, as if you can’t wait to see me off?

What happened to the affectionate mother and the dutiful son?

What happened to stitching up until the last minute in fear of a delayed return?

Are you really like a mother wielding a sword against a journeying son?

Then what’s the point of me being so careful every day!

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