115: I can still fight!

Pillar of Leaders, Bai Xi Palace — Chen Zhaojing's exclusive palace.

It is no longer a simple palace.

It is a fortress, or rather, a base...

Personally reinforced with 360 layers of Star Barriers by Your Highness Liu Qing, and equipped with the latest generation of environmental regulation and emergency life support Systems by Mo Heng — the Federation's top-tier security, comfort... a busy "Strategic Production Base."

And the core of this base, the sole Chief Engineer and Chief Operator, is our Young Master Chen Zhaojing...

Early in the morning, before the first rays of sunlight had fully dispersed the night, Chen Zhaojing opened his eyes right on time.

Those eyes, once clear and naive, were now filled with a tenacity beyond his years, and a trace of... exhaustion hidden deep within?

He did not get up immediately...

Instead, he first performed a set of "Morning Vitality Awakening Exercises" personally designed by Aunt Su Yuan.

The movements looked simple, but they engaged every cell and energy circuit in his body, aiming to adjust his physical functions to the optimal state in the shortest possible time.

"For the Family...!"

"For the Federation...!"

He silently recited his grandfather's teachings, as if chanting supreme scriptures.

After finishing the exercises, he took a deep breath and walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window...

Outside the window was a "Morning Exercise Area" specially created for him, with lush green grass and blooming flowers.

But he had no time to admire it...

His gaze, like the most precise scanner, quickly swept over the palace grounds below, which were already bustling with activity.

He saw the nutritionist team pushing specialized food carts that emitted alluring aromas and immense energy, hurrying toward the residences of the various wives...

He saw the medical team carrying various advanced testing instruments, weaving through the pavilions and courtyards...

He saw the early education team waiting outside the nursery, holding colorful cards printed with the "Chen Clan Family Rules: Enlightenment Edition."

Everything was for a common goal — to ensure the absolute smoothness and efficiency of the "production" and "cultivation" processes!

Chen Zhaojing felt the burden on his shoulders grow heavier!

He turned and walked toward the study.

There, there were no books.

Only a massive holographic screen covering an entire wall.

On the screen, "Your Highness Chen Zhaojing's Daily Schedule and Productivity Enhancement Plan" was scrolling in real-time.

This was no simple roster.

This was an epic task list that integrated the will of Chen Jun, the scientific analysis of Mo Heng, and the process management of Chu Yueyao!

The font was bolded, the colors were distinguished by priority, and it even included recent physical index curves for each wife and a "Best Conception Probability Prediction Model" on the side!

At the first quarter of Chen hour, breakfast with Lady Cui Hua.

The meal consists of "Star Essence Grain Porridge" paired with "Life Essence Side Dishes."

During this time, friendly communication is required, focusing on the recent situation of her hometown agricultural star, to create a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, which helps improve "production" enthusiasm and ensures the wife's mood reaches an excellent level.

At the third quarter of Chen hour, transition to Lady Li Na's place for "Synchronized Learning of Eugenics Knowledge."

The study material is the latest paper written by Lady Li Na, "On the Effects of Emotional Fluctuations on Oocyte Activity and Regulatory Strategies."

One must listen attentively, ask questions at the appropriate time, show importance to scientific parenting, and propose at least three profound questions.

At the Si hour, "Prenatal Physical Fitness Guidance" with Lady Wang Li.

Maintaining Lady Wang Li's physical flexibility is crucial; Your Highness needs to assist from the side and perform necessary data recording, such as range of motion of joints, core muscle stability, etc., for the Academy of Sciences to analyze, completing a set of standard data collection.

At the third quarter of Si hour...

...

Chen Zhaojing browsed expressionlessly, his eyes as focused as if he were studying the blueprints of an interstellar warship.

Only the slightly twitching corners of his mouth... exposed the tumultuous waves in his heart!

"This is much harder than when Grandfather forced me to memorize the million-word 'Chen Clan Family Rules: Procreation Edition' back then..." he lamented inwardly.

But thinking of his grandfather's expectant eyes, the future of the Family, and the grand blueprint of the Federation's population, he immediately straightened his back.

"I can do this! I must do this!!!"

He clenched his fists, flames of struggle burning in his eyes!

First stop, Lady Cui Hua's "Abundance Garden."

Cui Hua was already waiting by the dining table.

She was more robust than a few years ago, her face rosy, and her whole body exuding exuberant vitality.

Seeing Chen Zhaojing, she gave a bright and slightly naive smile: "Your Highness, you're here! Hurry and taste this, this is porridge made from the new rice just sent from my hometown, it's so fragrant!"

Chen Zhaojing tried to maintain a gentle smile, sat down, and scooped a spoonful of porridge.

The porridge was indeed fragrant, containing pure star energy.

But he ate it somewhat distractedly.

Because in his mind, the schedule kept echoing: "Create a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere... improve production enthusiasm..."

He cleared his throat, trying to find a topic: "Cui Hua, recently... how is the growth of the Star Spike Rice in District Seven?"

Cui Hua's eyes lit up, and she immediately opened the conversation: "It's great! Thanks to Your Highness and Ancestor Chen, the weather is favorable! My dad said this year's yield per acre is expected to break records!..."

Chen Zhaojing listened, nodding at the right time, showing an appreciative expression.

But inside, he was frantically calculating the time.

From the first quarter to the third quarter of Chen hour, a total of forty-five minutes.

Ten minutes for chatting, fifteen minutes for breakfast, twenty minutes left... need to get to the point and conduct "enthusiasm" guidance.

"That... Cui Hua," he put down his spoon, his tone as natural as possible, "Look, our days are getting better and better. This 'Abundance Garden,' as the name implies, is a wish for a bountiful harvest and auspiciousness. We... also need to work hard, striving to add new members to the Family soon, don't you think?"

Cui Hua's face turned red to the ears instantly, she nodded vigorously, her voice loud: "Your Highness, rest assured! I know! I will definitely work hard! I will never drop the ball!"

Mood level, Excellent!

Chen Zhaojing mentally checked a box.

It's time to get to the main topic! The sparks of passion were instantly ignited...

...

Second stop, Lady Li Na's "Wisdom Residence."

The atmosphere here was completely different.

The air was filled with a faint mixture of bookish scent and disinfectant.

Li Na was wearing a white researcher uniform, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, and a complex gene sequence map was displayed on the light screen in front of her.

"Your Highness, you are here." Li Na pushed her glasses, her tone calm and professional, "Please sit. Today we are studying Chapter 3, Section 2, on the potential impact of external environmental stimuli on early embryonic neural tube development."

Chen Zhaojing sat upright, like the most serious student.

Li Na began to explain, speaking very fast, interspersed with a large number of technical terms.

Chen Zhaojing tried hard to keep up, his brain running at high speed.

"...In summary, keeping the mother in a stable, low-stress environment has a significant positive correlation with the optimization of the offspring's neurocognitive abilities," Li Na concluded.

Chen Zhaojing quickly raised his hand to ask: "Li Na, may I ask if this 'low-stress environment' includes... er, for example, the pressure of the schedule?"

Li Na was stunned for a moment, then answered seriously: "Theoretically, any form of psychological stress may increase cortisol levels, which is a type of stressor. However, there is currently no direct data to indicate whether the pressure brought by the 'Daily Schedule' exceeds the safety threshold. This is a topic worthy of research, and I will record it."

Chen Zhaojing responded on the surface: "...Thank you."

Inside, he thought: I shouldn't have asked!

He bit the bullet and asked two more questions about nutrient intake and biological clocks, finally gathering three.

Three profound questions, completed!

Chen Zhaojing felt more tired than fighting an interstellar war.

It's time to get to the main topic! The sparks of passion were instantly ignited + 1...

...

Third stop, Lady Wang Li's "Flexibility Pavilion."

As soon as he entered, a burst of melodious music came over.

Wang Li was wearing tight-fitting training clothes, standing in front of a huge floor-to-ceiling mirror, completing a high-difficulty backbend, her body incredibly flexible.

"Your Highness," Wang Li maintained her posture, her voice still steady, "Please help me record the real-time data of the intervertebral space of the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae."

Chen Zhaojing picked up the portable scanner prepared on the side and walked forward.

From this angle, he could clearly see the muscle lines tensed by Wang Li's movements, as well as the fine beads of sweat on her temples.

He steadied himself and began to operate the instrument.

"Data is stable, the intervertebral space is within the safe range," he reported.

"Very good." Wang Li slowly returned to a standing posture, her breathing even, "Next, please have Your Highness assist me in completing a set of core muscle stability training. I need you to apply a certain amount of interference force while I perform a plank variation..."

Chen Zhaojing: "...Okay."

He followed the instructions, carefully applying pushing force to the side of Wang Li's body while she was training.

Wang Li's body was as stable as a rock, her core strength surprisingly strong.

Looking at Wang Li's focused and serious side profile, Chen Zhaojing couldn't help but sigh in his heart: Every wife is working hard in her own way for the "great cause" of the Family!

Data collection, completed!

It's time to get to the main topic! The sparks of passion were instantly ignited + 1...

...

A whole morning passed in such tense, orderly, and slightly absurd transitions...

Lunch was a special "Energy Supplement Feast," with exquisite dishes and abundant energy, customized by Mo Heng's Academy of Sciences based on his energy consumption for the day.

Chen Zhaojing gobbled it up, feeling that he was not eating, but replenishing strategic supplies.

The afternoon schedule was also packed...

There were talented women who needed to compose poems, musicians who needed to listen to interstellar operas, and martial arts enthusiasts who needed to spar in basic physical techniques...

Chen Zhaojing was like an all-around actor, seamlessly switching between different roles.

Sometimes gentle and refined, sometimes pretentious and cultured, sometimes heroic and spirited...

All of this was for one goal—to increase "productivity"!

Until late at night, with the moon high in the sky.

Chen Zhaojing dragged his seemingly hollowed-out body back to his main bedchamber...

He didn't even have the strength to wash up, collapsing directly onto the large bed made of ten-thousand-year-old calming wood.

His body was exhausted.

But his spirit felt a strange sense of satisfaction!

He had completed today's tasks!!

He had contributed his strength to the prosperity of the Family!!!

He, Chen Zhaojing, was forging ahead on a path unprecedented in history!!!!

Just as he was drifting off to sleep, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind:

"I wonder if Grandfather was this tired back when he had abundant vitality..."

This thought flashed and vanished, and he quickly drifted into dreamland.

...

In his dream, he seemed to see his grandfather, Chen Jun, sitting on that familiar lounge chair, offering him an encouraging smile, his lips moving as if saying:

"Keep it up, Zhao Jing! You are the best! The future of the old Chen Clan depends on you!"

...

Such days continued, day after day.

Chen Zhaojing was like the most precise robot, strictly following the instructions of his "Schedule Plan."

His "efforts" were not in vain!

Just one month after the wedding, good news hit Bai Xi Palace like waves in a sea of stars, one after another, shaking the entire Federation!

The first piece of good news came from "Fengrang Garden"!

Cui Hua was confirmed to be pregnant!

Moreover, after a personal examination by Dean Mo Heng, it turned out to be twins!

When the news arrived, Chen Jun was drinking tea and was so happy that he nearly crushed the teacup on the spot!

"Good!!! Good for you, Cui Hua! You really didn't let me down! Two birds with one stone! You've made a great contribution!"

He immediately ordered that all taxes on the agricultural planet of Cui Hua's hometown be waived for ten years!

He also bestowed a golden plaque for "Federation Model Childbearing Family," which was escorted by a Planet-level Peak bigwig, delivered with gongs and drums!

Cui Hua's father, an honest farmer, instantly became the most enviable father-in-law in the entire Federation!

Shortly after, good news came from Li Na of "Wisdom Residence"!

Although it was a single fetus, after Mo Heng's examination, he discovered that the fetus's life Origin was unusually active, with a faint green light of life surrounding it.

"There is a very small probability of Awakening a Life Affinity talent," Mo Heng provided a professional assessment.

Chen Jun clapped his hands and laughed: "The power of science! This is how knowledge changes fate! Reward her! Increase Li Na's research funding by a hundred times! No, ten thousand times! Whatever resources are needed, just ask Mo Heng for them!"

Subsequently, good news exploded like lit firecrackers, popping incessantly!

Wang Li of "Rouyun Pavilion" was pregnant!

The talented woman who submitted the ten-thousand-word fertility thesis was pregnant!

Several wives who were not originally favored due to "average" Aptitude were also successively diagnosed with pregnancy!

...

Within just one month!

In Bai Xi Palace, the number of wives confirmed to be pregnant reached a shocking—thirty-eight!

The entire Federation was once again shocked to the core by Chen Zhaojing's "efficiency"!

The StarNet headlines completely exploded!

"Miracle! Young Master Zhao Jing gets thirty-eight wives pregnant within one month!"

"Is it innate talent or the power of science? An in-depth analysis of the Bai Xi Palace 'production' model!"

"Federation population growth enters the 'Zhao Jing Era'! The power of the Chen Clan's genes is astonishing!"

"From today on, Young Master Zhao Jing is the idol of our generation!"

...

Public discussion was even more heated.

"Thirty-eight in one month! My God! Young Master Zhao Jing is no longer a sowing machine; this is an interstellar storm!"

"I seriously suspect that the A-Rank Aptitude announced by the officials is fake! This must be the legendary Chaos Dao Body!"

"Is Bai Xi Palace still hiring? I'm willing to take a cleaning job! As long as I can get some of that pregnancy luck!"

"Quick! Revise our ancestral genealogy of eighteen generations again to see if there are any distant relatives who can be linked to Ancestor Chen's grandson's wives!"

...

Those families who had been sour about their daughters not being selected began to study Chen Zhaojing's preferences.

They spared no expense to ask the staff under Pavilion Master Chu Yueyao for "guidance," just hoping to get a share of the action in the next round of "selection."

Outside Bai Xi Palace, it had completely become the most popular "prayer Holy Land" in the entire Federation.

Every day, countless couples desperate for children rushed over from various Star Domains...

Kneeling piously before the palace walls, as if what resided inside was not a Young Master and his wives, but deities in charge of fertility!

Some business geniuses even smelled a business opportunity and opened a "Soaking in Good Luck" themed inn outside Bai Xi Palace, providing "Young Master Zhao Jing's style nutritional meals" and "Wives' style calming incense," with business so hot that reservations needed to be made a year in advance!

...

Facing these explosive "results," the massive machine of the Federation was once again fully engaged for the Chen Clan's "core industry"!

Emperor Shi Yue personally took action, mobilizing the great power of the stars to custom-build a "Star Nurturing Palace" for each of the thirty-eight pregnant wives.

These palaces were not only outrageously luxurious but also impregnable, equipped with countless fetal protection, spirit-gathering, and defensive devices to ensure that every wife and fetus could grow in an absolutely safe and comfortable environment.

Li Qingshan's "Qingshan Sword Guards" raised the security level of Bai Xi Palace to the highest level.

He himself often stood in the Void Realm holding his sword, his Divine Sense sweeping across the surroundings to ensure that no scoundrels dared to come and disturb them.

In his own words: "Protecting the Chen Clan Bloodline is more important than mastering the supreme Dao of the sword!"

Mo Heng's Academy of Sciences subsidiary launched the "All-Around Worry-Free Pregnancy Package."

From daily physical monitoring to fetal development assessment, from nutritional customization to emotional counseling, the service was meticulous.

Chu Yueyao became the general coordinator, managing everything from food supply to personnel allocation, ensuring that this "production line" had no flaws.

And our core contributor, Chen Zhaojing, after experiencing the initial ecstasy and sense of accomplishment, welcomed a relatively... "leisurely" time.

After all, a small portion of the wives were pregnant and needed peace and quiet.

His "Schedule Plan" temporarily reduced many "practical operation" items, increasing more "theoretical study" and "physical reserve."

But this didn't mean it was easy; after all, there were still sixty-two wives who were not pregnant!

He needed to learn more about prenatal care, early childhood education theory, and even research how to better communicate with pregnant wives to alleviate their emotional fluctuations.

In Chen Jun's words: "To forge iron, one must be strong oneself! If you want high-quality output, both parents must have good quality!"

Chen Zhaojing agreed deeply and studied even harder.

...

Occasionally, in the dead of night, he would stroke his muscles, which were becoming increasingly toned from high-intensity "work" and exercise, and stare blankly at the starry sky...

"Does this count as... sacrificing myself for the Family, for the Federation?"

He remembered what his grandfather often said: "Sacrifice the small self to complete the greater self."

A sense of noble mission welled up within him!!!

...

And Chen Jun, amidst his ecstasy, encountered a sweet trouble—naming the children.

Chu Yueyao sent over a three-foot-thick naming compendium.

Compiled by over a hundred institutions, with hundreds of thousands of names, including Origins and meanings, it gave Chen Jun a headache.

"My old Chen Clan's children need names that are loud and easy to remember!" He waved his hand to have the compendium taken away, "I'll think of them myself!"

He paced in the room of remembering bitterness and thinking of sweetness.

"Zhao Jing is of the 'Zhao' generation, the grandchildren should use the 'Yuan' character," he muttered to himself, "The source of life, the source of the Family."

Having set the generation, he began to think of specific names.

Boys should be grand and powerful, girls should be gentle and beautiful.

He pondered for a long time and decided to return to simplicity.

Boys use natural objects: Yue, Hai, Lin, Ding, Chang, Sheng...

Girls use auspicious characters: Meng, Xi, Yue, Shi, Le, Yi...

After thinking of the names, he went to encourage his grandson again...

"Zhao Jing!" Chen Jun looked at his grandson, who was tired but had bright eyes, and patted him heavily on the shoulder, "Well done! You are truly of my old Chen Clan's stock!"

Chen Zhaojing felt the strength and approval from his grandfather's hand and felt that all his previous hard work and effort...

Were all worth it!!!

"But!" Chen Jun changed the subject, his gaze sweeping over the still massive "waiting for delivery" team in Bai Xi Palace, his tone becoming deep and full of expectation, "The revolution has not yet succeeded; comrades still need to work hard!"

Chen Zhaojing looked in the direction of his grandfather's gaze and saw those sixty-two wives with burning eyes, full of expectation.

He took a deep breath, puffed out his chest, and the flames of struggle ignited in his eyes once again.

"Rest assured, Grandfather! Zhao Jing... is duty-bound!"

He knew that his "battle" was far from over!

The old Chen Clan's journey to the sea of stars had only just set sail!

And he, Chen Zhaojing, was the most powerful, and currently the only... engine for this giant ship!

Chen Zhaojing rubbed his sore waist, looking at the new schedule in his hand...

His eyes were complex, filled with achievement, mission, and also... a trace of awe for the future?

Seeing his grandfather's encouraging gaze, he clenched his fists again!

"For the Family!!!"

"For the Federation!!!"

"I can still fight!!!!!"