How Could I Possibly Have a Daughter After Reincarnating?

"Tomorrow’s the final exam, huh~"

Ling Ning looked around the classroom, enjoying the sight of her classmates, all deeply engrossed in their books and worksheets. With exams around the corner, the atmosphere in the school had suddenly grown tense. From freshmen to seniors, everyone wore expressions of serious concentration.

Even the usual playful noises during breaks had faded. Even figures like Mo Fashi, Shen Shi, and Bai Xuejia had picked up their yet-to-be-completed textbooks and were trying to cram.

Whether they truly understood what they were reading was another matter, but at least some of it would stick, right? Even the top students were burying their noses in their books, determined to improve their scores.

After all, everyone wanted good grades to proudly share with family during the new year festivities. Having a decent score meant facing nosy relatives with confidence. But a poor result? That would make for an uncomfortable holiday, especially with chatty relatives who loved to talk about nothing but grades.

Ling Ning, however, felt no pressure whatsoever. For her, it was just her and her daughter during the new year. Maybe Xia You would join, but there was no need to deal with the “three aunts and six uncles” kind of family gathering. This simple life had its perks.

No need to travel all over during the holidays—just staying at home with her daughter was perfect.

"Ling Ning, how do you do this question?"

Sitting beside her, Xu Qing held out her math worksheet. She’d been struggling with one problem for ages but still couldn’t solve it, so she’d decided to ask Ling Ning for help.

Ling Ning glanced at Xu Qing’s worksheet, squinting thoughtfully before slowly explaining, "For this problem, you need to solve here first, then move here, and then…"

After listening to Ling Ning’s explanation, Xu Qing understood and went back to working on her paper.

Before Ling Ning could pick up her own book, she felt a tap on her shoulder. She turned to see Xia You looking at her with a pleading expression.

"Ling… Ling Ning, I don’t understand this question..."

"Where? Let me help."

Ling Ning turned around, patiently explaining to Xia You.

After helping Xia You, she was just about to start on her geography book when she noticed Li Qian scratching her head, looking frustrated with her worksheet. Her smooth, soft hair was now a bit messy from all the fidgeting.

With a sigh, Ling Ning walked over to Li Qian’s side. Though it was class time, it was only a self-study period, and the teacher had mentioned they could ask for help if needed.

"Stuck on a question?"

"Huh!?" Li Qian was startled by Ling Ning’s sudden appearance, and mumbled, "I didn’t get stuck… You’re just overthinking it."

"Well, for this problem, you can solve it by…" Ignoring Li Qian’s denial, Ling Ning sat on Li Qian’s lap, focusing on the only unanswered question on her worksheet and explaining it carefully.

Li Qian, who had intended to say something, fell silent, distracted by the faint fragrance Ling Ning’s presence brought, forgetting everything she’d planned to say.

"Got it? Remembered it?"

"Huh? What?"

Ling Ning looked at Li Qian’s bewildered face and sighed, immediately sensing that Li Qian hadn’t been listening. She shook her head and continued explaining patiently.

Snap!

Across the room, Xia You accidentally broke her pen in frustration as she watched Ling Ning sitting on Li Qian’s lap.

"I let my guard down!"

She’d been so focused on Xu Qing, only for Li Qian to swoop in! Xia You was not pleased. Not pleased at all!

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"What's wrong, Xia You? You seem a little down."

On the way home, Ling Ning noticed Xia You’s sullen face and asked curiously.

"No… Nothing." Xia You avoided her gaze, glancing at Ling Ning’s lips as she replied hesitantly.

"Still stuck on something? How about this: come over for dinner tonight. After we eat, we can review together. I have a few geography questions you might help me with too. You did move in next door, after all."

Hearing Ling Ning’s invitation, Xia You nodded without a second thought. Moving next door had been her way of staying close to Ling Ning. If being with her meant facing monsters in Old Yharnam, Undead Village, or Gotham City, she’d go without fear.

Ling Ning smiled warmly, "Then it’s a date~"

Looking at her smile, Xia You thought to herself, "I really want to… make a move on her."

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Later that night, in Ling Ning’s room.

Ling Ye sat on the bed, sulking as she watched her mother and Xia You at the desk, discussing study topics. She had finished her exams a few days earlier.

When it was her exams, her mom had only offered basic encouragement, never getting involved in her studies. She suddenly felt like she’d made a mistake. Maybe she should have hidden her stellar grades and pretended to struggle, just to get her mom to teach her. She could’ve taken advantage of the moment for some physical closeness.

No matter—Ling Ye decided she’d bring her mom some high school material to study together soon. Besides, she’d already studied the entirety of the ninth-grade curriculum. Asking her mom for help with high school topics wouldn’t hurt, right?

But she knew now wasn’t the time. Her mom had exams tomorrow, so it was best to wait.

Ling Ye quietly left the room, taking her laptop and sneaking out of her mom’s bed without disturbing her.

Absorbed in studying, neither Ling Ning nor Xia You noticed Ling Ye’s departure.

Xia You felt she was in peak form tonight. Sitting next to Ling Ning, breathing in her subtle fragrance, her study efficiency was soaring. Even English, usually her most challenging subject, seemed easy. When Ling Ning leaned close to her, her soft chest pressing against her arm, Xia You felt she might lose control of her "King’s Powers."

Some time passed.

Ling Ning glanced at her phone to check the time—almost eleven o’clock. She hadn’t realized how long they’d been studying. She put down her pen and turned to Xia You, "Alright, that’s enough for tonight. We’ve got exams tomorrow. Let’s get some rest."

"Okay. Then… goodnight, Ling Ning. See you tomorrow."

"Goodnight~"

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Author’s Note:

Not sure what to say, but salty fish are so cool~