Volume One

  That's right, Xiao Tian Ruo's re-planned future is a horizontal and vertical official path!

  To this day, Xiao Tian Ruo still clearly remembers the time when he was executed by the God of Light and the God of Darkness in front of all the gods. The reaction of the gods was: those who had followed him for over a thousand years didn't show even a hint of surprise!

  If Xia Tian wasn't mistaken, that scene should be called "turning against one's own kin", right?...

  Now, he has reincarnated thousands of years ago. His former subordinates are still unknown in which corner of the universe they are hiding and cultivating, even if they found them, it would be useless. Since that's the case, Xiao Tianye, who vowed to get back up from where he fell, can only find what he lost in the mortal world's officialdom!

  "Son, your father is gone, tell mom honestly, are you hiding something from dad and mom?"

  After confirming that Xiao Tianyou was fine for the time being, Xiao's father made a phone call and then hastily left. At this moment, the bright living room was left with only the mother and son duo.

  "Mom, what can I do..."

  Being scrutinized by his own mother with that piercing gaze, Xiao Tian's heart couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive. Those few thousand years of experience didn't seem to have any effect at all.

  "Little guy, still shy~" Lin Ruxue gently patted Xiao Tianye's head a few times, and her mood actually relaxed. Usually, Xiao Tianye was just a bookworm who only knew how to bury his head in books, but just now, Xiao Tianye's clumsy disguise made Lin Ruxue somewhat suspicious. However, seeing Xiao Tianye's face reveal a timid expression so quickly, Lin Ruxue finally dispelled her doubts. With her mind at ease, Lin Ruxue suddenly smiled playfully and asked Xiao Tianye: "You wouldn't be having a crush on some little girl in school, would you?"

  "Cough, cough..."

  Lin Ruxue, this mother is so unscrupulous, Xiao Tianruo naturally has some difficulty adapting. It seems that even after a few thousand years, he won't be talking about that stuff either. However, since this life has already decided to choose a different path, having a girlfriend is a must! But for now...

  "Mom, I'm hungry..."

  "Oh, I almost forgot, you've been in the study until now, you must be hungry. But, that..."

  Xiao Tian looked pitifully at his belly, and Lin Ruxue suddenly remembered that the object of her teasing hadn't eaten yet.

  "What's wrong?"

  In fact, Xiao Tian Ruo wasn't really that hungry after all. Cultivation itself was a process of acquiring energy. At this time, suggesting to eat was firstly because Xiao Tian Ruo hoped to quickly integrate into this family and secondly, also wanted to taste the flavor of home.

  But apparently, this strange yet familiar mother was not as skilled at cooking as Xiao Tian thought.

  "Cough, cough, son, that... Little Fang's family has an elderly relative who is seriously ill, she rushed back to her hometown early this morning, so..."

  "Mom, can't you cook?"

  Lin Ruxue's expression had just been calm and composed, but now she looked embarrassed. Xiao Tianyou couldn't help but be taken aback. Didn't they say something about "the taste of mom"?

  "Smelly boy, mom isn't cooking and you know it. Wait a minute, I'll go get you a bowl of noodles. Before Xiaofang gets back, we're just having noodles at home!" Lin Ruxue playfully poked Xiao Tianruo's forehead before laughing and scolding as she headed to the kitchen.

  "What's going on at your own home?"

  Watching his mother walk into the kitchen, Xiao Tian Ruo lay down on the edge of the sofa, looking around randomly while thinking to himself.

  Just now, Xiao Tianruo has flipped through the calendar, and the current time should be 2001. Looking at this home, all kinds of electrical appliances are complete, and although the decoration is not luxurious, it is absolutely not common. Hearing what my mother said earlier, there seems to be a small nanny in this house...

  "Son, still worried about tomorrow's exam?"

  The noodles are already cooked, and from the kitchen, Lin Rusuo poked her head out to see Xiao Tianruo frowning and leaning against the sofa. She quickly ran over again, gently holding up Xiao Tianruo's head and asking.

  "Ah..." was suddenly attacked by his own mother, and Xiao Tianruo was also startled. As for Lin Ruxue's question, Xiao Tianruo didn't know how to answer either, he couldn't just tell her the truth that he was recalling what his parents did.

  "Son, tomorrow's exam, really no problem?"

  As soon as she left her body, Xiao Tian's eyebrows furrowed in worry, and Lin Ruoxue couldn't help but worry about the mental state of her own son again.

  "It's...it's fine." It had been years since he felt such a concerned gaze, and compared to the reactions of his subordinates when he was attacked by the Dark God and the Light God, Xiao Tian's determination to change his life trajectory became even firmer. "I'm fine, but, mom..."

  "What's wrong, son?"

  She carefully wanted to capture any emotional fluctuations on Xiao Tian's face, and upon hearing Xiao Tian's words, Mrs. Xiao asked in confusion.

  "Uh, noodles..."

  He pointed to the kitchen shrouded in steam, and Xiao Tianruo replied with a slight hesitation.

  "Terrible..."

  Reminded of this, Lin Ruxue immediately let out a cry of surprise and didn't have the time to care about Xiao Tianrui's mental state anymore. She turned her head and rushed towards the kitchen.

  "Son, this is wonton soup. Nowadays, it's popular to drink this before meals in big hotels. After you finish your exams, mom will take you to the hotel across the street to try some."

  With a somewhat guilty conscience, Lin Ruxue pushed a bowl of something that looked like porridge in front of Xiao Tianruo, and after hesitating for a moment, she introduced it with an air of importance.

  "Uh-huh, I've heard of it, I've heard of it..."

  Unexpectedly, his momentary whim to taste "mom's flavor" ended up with a bowl of "paste". Under Lin Ruxue's expectant and intimidating gaze, he scrunched up his eyebrows and sipped the so-called "noodle soup", and Xiao Tianruo once again understood a new phrase: "Those who bring trouble upon themselves cannot live"...

  "Mom, I'm going back to rest now?"

  He did his best, but in the end he still couldn't finish a big bowl of "noodle soup". Seeing that his old mom didn't object, Xiao Tianruo put down the bowl and slid it to the side, preparing to get up and run away at any time.

  Although Xiao Tianruo didn't finish drinking, being able to leave only a small half was already very comforting for Lin Ruxue. She pressed down on Xiao Tianruo's shoulder and patted his head, saying: "Listen, go back to your room and rest early. By the way, if you're not full, there are still cookies in your room's cabinet..."

  "Uh-huh, got it. Mom, is there anything else you want to tell me?"

  It was only when Lin Ruxue withdrew her hand that Xiao Tianye stood up, pretending to be serious and stern-faced, like a warrior who had taken the initiative.

  "Stinky kid, there's no need to say so much." With a hint of a smile, she waved her hand, indicating that there were no other "orders". Lin Ruxue then smiled and said, "Don't put too much pressure on yourself, go back to your room and go to bed. If you can't sleep, count sheep, if counting sheep doesn't work, count... And also, don't blame your dad, he's different from your mom."

  "Okay, got it! I'm already happy that Dad can stay home and accompany me for an afternoon!"

  Nodding seriously, Xiao Tianruo's words were indeed heartfelt. Although he still hadn't recalled what his parents' occupations were, this spacious and bright home, as well as those electrical appliances that wouldn't be outdated even after a decade or so, must have been earned through the couple's hard work bit by bit.

  "Has the son become sensible? Come on, give mom a kiss!"

  I thought that mentioning the unattainable Xia Hongchang would give rise to resistance from his son. But seeing Xia Tianruo's understanding, Lin Ruxue was naturally very happy and got up to prepare a sweet kiss for Xia Tianruo. However, Xia Tianruo, who had been a pure-hearted little gentleman for thousands of years, had never seen such a scene before, and under Lin Ruxue's teasing gaze, he hastily retreated back to his own bedroom.

  "This kid has really grown up."

  Xiao Tianruo hid in the bedroom, sat back on the sofa, and thought of her son crying and drinking milk in her arms, as if it were still yesterday. Lin Ruxue couldn't help but smile wryly. At this moment, the phone next to the sofa rang again. Seeing the number displayed on it, Lin Mengru could only sigh bitterly.

  "Alright, stop rushing me, I'll be right there..."