Chapter Five: "The Ineffectiveness of Parenting Methods"

Zheng Haotian opened his mouth, wanting to express his thoughts, but as soon as he recalled his father's admonition from earlier, he felt a burning discomfort in his backside

This is the inevitable reaction after each consumption of bear meat porridge, and with the continuous accumulation of this heat, his strength has also shown a noticeable increase

Zheng Haotian thought seriously for a moment and said, "Father, I have eaten, so my strength has increased."

It is unclear why he has been feeling hungry frequently lately. His father said that this is due to the loss of blood from his injuries, which necessitates a rapid replenishment of nutrients. However, now that his injuries have healed, his appetite has still increased to nearly double what it was before

Zheng Chenglian had a look of helpless amusement on his face. He laughed and scolded, "You rascal, have you gone mad thinking about strength? Where is it possible to gain even a bit of strength from just one meal? Don't speak such nonsense in the future, lest people laugh at me for being inept in raising my children."

Zheng Chenglian chuckled silently and said, "Being able to eat is a blessing; I will cook a little more for you."

Subsequently, his eyes immediately brightened. After consuming the bear meat, he once again felt that surge of warmth, and this time, the intensity of the warmth seemed to be slightly greater than before

Zheng Chenglian quickly replied: "I understand, everything has been a concern for you, Village Chief."

After seeing off Yu Jiansheng, Zheng Chenglian stood in the room for a while and finally made a certain decision

Zheng Chenglian nodded in satisfaction and said, "Alright, you can go rest now. Wake up early tomorrow, as the village chief will officially begin teaching you martial arts."

Today, being able to lift a hundred-pound stone on the playground is certainly due to the influence of this heat and the * diagram * book series

Zheng Chenglian nodded slightly, swallowed the food in a few bites, glanced at the empty pot, and suddenly said: "Haotian, are you full?"

In the past month, every time after consuming meat porridge, a wave of warmth would arise within him. When this warmth spread throughout his body, it would bring him immense comfort, and his strength would also experience a corresponding increase

Otherwise, the consequences will be quite severe

The new rice was quickly steamed, and Zheng Haotian happily filled a bowl, eating it all without leaving a trace under his father's loving gaze

I feel great ... ... I am full

He has become quite skilled at the tasks in the kitchen, washing the pots clean, rinsing the rice to cook, and glancing at his son with some anticipation, feeling a sense of shame in his heart.

Zheng Chenglian was taken aback, feeling increasingly ashamed in his heart

However, his expression quickly became peculiar

However, this time was different; after he had eaten a full bowl of rice, he found that he could not feel any warmth in his stomach at all

Zheng Haotian nodded with a sense of grievance. Although Zheng Chenglian usually treated him with considerable affection, whenever his father uttered the words "failure in teaching his child," Zheng Haotian had to comply unconditionally.

Yu Jiansheng waved his hand and smiled, saying, "It is my responsibility to teach the children in the village martial arts, but as you know, not everyone can become a hunter. I am also uncertain whether Haotian has this talent; everything still depends on his own efforts and studies."

Zheng Chenglian also became cheerful, laughing and saying: "Good lad, you've actually become so strong. How did you train to achieve this?"

Zheng Haotian exclaimed with a mix of surprise and joy: "Father, have you agreed to let me practice martial arts?"

Zheng Chenglian opened his mouth and couldn't help but laugh, saying: "Haotian, actually, we all gain strength after eating. However, when you were younger and not yet fully developed, the strength you gained from eating was minimal, and you couldn't feel it. But now that you are in your developmental stage, the more you eat, the greater your strength increases"

Zheng Haotian tilted his head and continued, "Father, I used to feel like I didn't gain strength from my meals, but recently it has been different; every time I eat, I feel stronger."

Zheng Haotian quickly jumped up, picked up a bowl, and served the meat porridge from the pot onto the table, saying: "Father, please eat quickly, otherwise it will get cold."

Zheng Haotian's face was instantly filled with excitement, and he nodded vigorously.

Yu Jiansheng chuckled and said, "Your father is too careless. Haotian lifted a hundred-pound stone pillar high above his head on the playground today. At his age, Weihua certainly does not possess such strength."

A wave of warmth spread from the abdomen, quickly merging into the body

The sound of footsteps echoed as Zheng Chenglian pushed the door open and entered

Since Cheng Lian and Hao Tian have such talent, they should be nurtured early. We will go into the mountains to hunt the day after tomorrow, so I plan to start teaching him the basic boxing techniques tomorrow, to see if he has the potential to become a hunter

Touching his abdomen, Zheng Haotian felt that it seemed to be somewhat uncomfortable and bloated

There is a lot of meat porridge in the pot. He knows that once his father starts talking to the village chief, it will not be a short conversation. Therefore, he only added his portion and then covered the pot with a layer of torn cotton to prevent the steam from escaping. This way, when his father comes to eat later, the meat porridge will still be warm.

The more he eats, the happier Zheng Chenglian becomes, and with Zheng Chenglian's culinary skills, he is certainly capable of supporting a big eater.

How do you feel? Zheng Chenglian looked at the amount of food his son had consumed in one sitting, feeling a bit worried in his heart. Is he eating too much? Even he himself does not have such a good appetite.

The dishes at home are quite simple, just a bit of pickled vegetables and a bowl of stir-fried meat with chili. He wolfed down the meat porridge along with some vegetables, and only then did he feel a little better

Zheng Haotian nodded excitedly, suddenly filled with boundless anticipation for tomorrow

Zheng Haotian nodded in a seemingly understanding manner, and in his small mind, there was a vague feeling that this strength was probably not innate. However, his father was the most knowledgeable person in the village, and it was his father who devised the mechanism that saved the entire village. What he said could not possibly be wrong

Zheng Chenglian considered for a moment and said, "Then I would like to thank the village chief."

After experiencing the benefits of this, Zheng Haotian became increasingly fond of meat porridge

Zheng Haotian blinked his eyes; although he did not understand what development meant, he had never doubted his father's words

As parents, we always hope that our children are the best. Although even he does not understand why Zheng Haotian's strength has become so great, this does not affect his good mood

Seeing his son with a dejected expression, Zheng Chenglian felt a pang of compassion. He stood up, took out a piece of already boiled bear meat, and said: "This is the meat for the congee I prepared for tomorrow. If you are still hungry, you may have some now."

This is a summary obtained by Zheng Haotian after ten years of struggle with his own small bottom against the chilly bamboo board, which is undoubtedly a deeply ingrained experience

In the kitchen, Zheng Haotian ladled out the meat porridge

Is it not the case that the strength one gains is not due to eating food, but rather because one has consumed bear meat

I know he is only ten years old. Yu Jiansheng said somewhat discontentedly, "This is not something I saw alone; the entire village can testify to it."

Seeing his son with a face full of dejection, Zheng Chenglian asked in confusion, "What’s wrong? Is the rice not cooked?"

I have indeed been too careless; not only did I fail to notice that my son has become quite strong, but I also did not keep track of his recent increase in appetite. If it were not for the village chief mentioning it today, my son would likely continue to go hungry

If it were not for Yu Jiansheng's own words, he would certainly think that someone was joking with him. He glanced back towards the kitchen, hesitated for a moment, and said: "Village Chief, you must be mistaken, he is only ten years old"

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Zheng Chenglian truly believed it at that moment, and an unexpected look of surprise immediately appeared in his eyes

Zheng Chenglian slowly said: "In the past, your physical condition was not good, and even if you practiced martial arts, there was not much prospect. It would be better to follow me and become a carpenter, passing down the craft, which could also support a family. But now that you have developed, since you have this strength, why not give it a try"

Zheng Haotian did not dare to argue and quickly swallowed the piece of bear meat.

Zheng Haotian was taken aback, touched his little belly, and said: "It seems I can still eat a little more"

After pondering for a moment, Zheng Chenglian said: "Haotian, I heard from the village chief that you lifted a hundred-pound stone block on the playground today"

Zheng Haotian gently closed his eyes; he felt it once again

Zheng Chenglian opened his mouth in surprise, unable to speak.

The rice is cooked, but this time I don't have the strength to eat. Zheng Haotian said honestly

In an instant, a strange thought emerged

The warmth in his belly did not last long, quickly dissipating within his body; however, Zheng Haotian still felt a pleasant warmth throughout his entire being

For Zheng Haotian, who has already grown accustomed to that wave of heat, this feeling is truly unbearable

With a smile, Zheng Chenglian gently rubbed his son's head and said: "From now on, do not say that eating helps you grow stronger; this is a matter of course. You have grown up, and saying such things will make you a subject of ridicule. In the future, when people ask you, just say it is your natural endowment."

Zheng Chenglian was momentarily taken aback and said, "His strength is just average; how can it compare to Weihua's?"

My son is definitely in a developmental stage recently, which is why his appetite has increased significantly and his strength has surged. In the future, I must cook a bit more rice. Additionally, there is still quite a bit of bear meat at home, so I can let him eat it freely.