Chapter 135: Go on—the great task of saving the world is now in your hands!

"Impossible! How could there be no Ultraman in this world?"

After being reduced to tears, the little boy wiped his eyes and insisted.

Bai Qingming, however, acted like a devil, speaking with deadpan seriousness: "Not only is there no Ultraman, but monsters don't exist either!"

"That's just because Ultraman defeated all the monsters!" The boy tried to fight back.

Bai Qingming didn't even hesitate, repeating the same line: "Say whatever you want, but the fact remains: there is no such thing as Ultraman in this world!"

The little boy wailed even louder, screaming at this hateful person, "You're a liar! Ultraman definitely exists!"

"It's fake. It's all made up to trick you little kids." Bai Qingming said each word with merciless precision.

The boy was on the verge of a breakdown, yet he stubbornly held his ground. "He does exist! My classmate said his dad even knows Ultraman!"

"There, there, be a good boy. If your big brother says they don't exist, they don't. Don't be so stubborn. Have you finished your homework yet?"

Bai Qingming mimicked every word the boy said, clearly enjoying the game.

After venting his spite, seeing the light fade from the little boy's eyes made Dai Xiaomei feel a pang of sympathy. She thought this was a bit too cruel. Children are innocent; if they make a mistake, a spanking is enough—there’s no need to shatter their young hearts.

To a child whose eyes are full of wonder, such a statement is as devastating as telling them they weren't born to their parents but were found in a trash can. One has to ask, how is trampling on a child's dream any different from the monsters that destroy the world?

Dai Xiaomei intended to tell Bai Qingming to let it go. Just as she was about to speak, the little boy stepped in, addressing Bai Qingming: "I don't believe you! My mom said you can't believe a word that comes out of the mouths of handsome boys or pretty girls!"

With that, the boy quickly turned his gaze to Dai Xiaomei.

"Little one..." Dai Xiaomei started, intending to offer some comfort, only to hear the boy blurt out: "Auntie!"

Dai Xiaomei was stunned. *Auntie?* Are kids these days so rude that their parents don't teach them any manners?

But it didn't end there. After calling her "Auntie," the boy continued: "Auntie, can you tell me if Ultraman really exists? I'm sure I can trust you!"

For a moment, Dai Xiaomei froze. *You don't ask the others, so why are you asking me? Am I that ugly? Should I just leave?*

On the other side, Bai Qingming laughed so hard he nearly fell off his chair. Dai Xiaomei glared at him, and the dog of a man immediately stopped laughing.

"Little one, actually, you don't have to believe what I say either," the "old woman" replied, trying to keep her tone as gentle as possible.

But the boy just shook his head.

"No, Auntie. I don't believe anyone here—I only trust you!"

"You little brat!" Dai Xiaomei was completely incensed. *Oh, so you're going to be sweet-talking at such a young age? Well, don't blame me!*

Taking a deep breath to calm herself, the old woman patted the boy on the head. "Little one, the truth is, Ultraman does exist."

The boy's eyes lit up instantly.

However, in the next second, Dai Xiaomei continued: "But don't get too excited. Those Ultramen were all slaughtered by monsters, and this world is about to be conquered by them too. Humanity is doomed!"

"Don't believe me? Let me tell you a secret: your mom is actually an alien in disguise, hiding among humans to take over the Earth." Dai Xiaomei wore a kind and gentle smile as she spoke, sounding as if it were the absolute truth.

Come to think of it, a brat like this didn't deserve pity anyway.

"Auntie, is what you said true?" The boy asked, though he was clearly skeptical.

"Of course it's true! Didn't you say you trust me? Tell you what, I'll teach you a way to make aliens reveal their true form. Just unscrew the vinegar on the table and pour it all over your mom. That should do it! And if vinegar isn't enough, pour the chili oil too." Dai Xiaomei said softly, providing a live demonstration.

Finally, she patted the boy on the back and added, "Go on, the heavy responsibility of saving the world is now in your hands. The fate of humanity rests with you."

Hearing this from the "Auntie" in front of him, the boy didn't hesitate, his eyes filling with resolve. He nodded at Dai Xiaomei and, gathering his courage, took steps toward his mother...

At that moment, the boy felt as if he had become the Light!

"Holy cow!" Bai Qingming stood by, eyes wide. He thought he had been bad enough, but this woman was even more ruthless than he was. Indeed, you should never provoke a woman!

He observed a three-minute silence for the little boy.

And just like that, even after the two of them left, they could still hear the boy’s incessant begging and crying in the distance.

Bai Qingming and Dai Xiaomei exchanged a look. The joys of adulthood are truly simple. Pure and unadorned.

...

Back home, full and satisfied. As the saying goes, a full belly makes one... well, no, that's not right. Let's start over. As the saying goes, one feels sleepy after a big meal. Bai Qingming was starting to feel drowsy.

But then again, if you just eat and sleep, aren't you just a pig? So, instead of going to bed, Bai Qingming lay on the sofa and started scrolling through Douyin. He specifically sought out videos of beautiful women dressed in skimpy outfits, dancing