She Only Cares About Cultivation

"So, is your diet customized usually? In the past half month, should I prepare weight-loss health meals for you?"

Qi Yang looked at his mom’s cautious expression and couldn’t help shaking his head.

"Mom, I want to live like a regular person. Besides, don’t you have to work? If there’s something I want to eat, I’ll talk to Grandma Chen about it. You don’t need to worry. And worst case, your son can cook for himself. Don’t worry about it. It’s vacation time, and I don’t want to have so many restrictions. That’s tiring, you know? When I’m back at the swim team, the natural energy expenditure will help us maintain a normal body fat rate. I know what I’m doing, don’t worry about it."

With her son saying this, she couldn’t continue being overly cautious anymore, "Alright, alright, as long as you know what you’re doing. I really can’t leave my work aside, otherwise, I genuinely want to spend time with you. But you still have your siblings with you. As your mother, I’ll earn your marriage fund!"

Thinking about the retired athletes filling in for endorsement ads, she got a bit nervous, "Our family doesn’t lack money, so don’t do endorsements."

Qi Yang directly shook his head, "Relax, Mom, I’ve already turned them down. But as you know, the swim team isn’t clean either; lots of control from capital investments. Some things can’t just be declined because I don’t want to do them. Many senior teammates are very passive; those with strong personalities simply announce their retirement."

Qi Qi pursed her lips, looking at her son, "And what do you think?"

"I’m still young, and I’ve won the championship at this young age. I can participate in at least five Olympic Games and various championships. I can say there’s immense potential ahead. If there’s something I don’t like doing and someone forces me, then I’d only choose to retire. Mom, relax, I know what to do. After all, I’ve already won a gold medal and brought honor to our country. Maybe the reality isn’t as dark as we imagine?"

The comforting words from her son didn’t comfort Qi Qi much; rather, she felt somewhat worried, though he did have a point.

When you’re in, you’re not controlled by it.

Sorrowful?

Sorrowful.

But compared to other countries, actually, Hua Country is already quite good.

People are realistic, everything still goes on as it is.

Picking up her son back to the community, seeing the red carpet and the crowd stepping on balloons to welcome him, Qi Yang was truly surprised.

"The community originally wanted to reward us with money, but I refused. Our family’s condition doesn’t need it, so we didn’t accept it. Instead, they expressed their love for you in this way."

Because everyone knew Qi Yang needed rest after returning home, they only watched from outside, and no one entered their house.

However, passionate neighbors brought Qi Yang their special dishes. Looking at the table full of homemade delights, Qi Qi was moved and recorded a video, thanked all the neighbors and supporters, including sharing photos with Qi Yang’s teammates, getting poked fun at by Qi Yang.

"I see you’re trying to show off how handsome my senior teammates are, right?"

Qi Qi’s face turned red, "Tsk, not cute at all. Who doesn’t like looking at handsome guys? Don’t you know all my followers are moms? I’m sharing some goodies, and everyone’s so happy, see? Joy for everyone is real joy, right? Look, look, how crazy the aunts and sisters are in the comments section?"

Qi Yang was truly convinced by his mom’s starstruck behavior; even though he said that, he still took a photo of the dishes sent by the aunts to express his sincere gratitude.

However, he only opened a Weibo account and not Douyin. He also doesn’t like posting content, and Qi Qi wasn’t planning to let her son be overly exposed, so having a Weibo is enough.