To be fair, it wasn’t narcissism.
Gu Jianing was simply telling the truth.
She had always been good-looking, and after taking the system’s beauty pills, she became even more stunning.
While most people’s looks declined after giving birth, the opposite happened to her—she grew even more radiant after having children.
Switching to the cockroach’s perspective, Gu Jianing realized that everything truly felt different now.
It was as if she had suddenly become a tiny person in a world of giants.
Everything she saw was enormous.
She also discovered that she could share not just the cockroach’s vision but also its hearing, sense of smell, and more.
It took Gu Jianing a while to fully master controlling the cockroach.
“Now’s the perfect time to go out and explore,” she thought. So, she steered the cockroach and scurried outside.
Being confined indoors during her postpartum recovery was stifling.
Now that she had this opportunity, how could she resist the urge to go out?
What’s more, she could control the cockroach’s speed—zooming fast or crawling slow as she pleased.
Once outside the door, Gu Jianing spotted Amber lounging lazily in a sunny corner.
Amber had already dropped off Xingxing and Yueyue at the nursery and returned.
The dog didn’t notice her cockroach form at all.
A second later, Gu Jianing slipped through the gap in the courtyard gate and emerged outside.
Breathing in the fresh air as a cockroach, Gu Jianing felt genuinely happy.
If anyone had seen her at that moment, they would’ve been shocked to witness a cockroach stretching its limbs in an almost human-like manner.
Where should she go first?
How about checking on Xingxing and Yueyue at the nursery?
With that thought, she piloted the cockroach toward the nursery.
Since she was just a cockroach, Gu Jianing moved boldly—even if someone spotted her, it wouldn’t matter.
Soon, Cockroach Gu Jianing arrived at the nursery.
She marched right in without hesitation.
Inside, the teacher was leading the children in singing nursery rhymes.
Except…
Her little Yueyue was singing along enthusiastically.
But Xingxing, though he followed along, clearly wasn’t interested.
Gu Jianing knew that Xingxing was actually fascinated by airplanes, engineering, martial arts, and the like.
Despite his young age, he was exceptionally bright.
Perhaps this nursery was no longer the right place for Xingxing and Yueyue.
She made a mental note to arrange specialized learning for them once they moved to the capital.
The capital was more advanced in every way, and she wanted to nurture their interests properly—otherwise, it’d be a waste of their potential.
Children should be taught according to their aptitudes.
After leaving the nursery, Gu Jianing headed for the auditorium.
She remembered that her husband, Brother Xi, was probably there receiving an award.
What she didn’t know was that the moment she turned away, Xingxing’s gaze locked onto her—or rather, onto Cockroach Gu Jianing.
Staring at the scuttling cockroach, the little boy’s clear eyes flickered with confusion.
Strange… Why did he feel like that cockroach had been watching him?
Was it just his imagination?
Had Gu Jianing known what Xingxing was thinking, she would’ve marveled at his sharp instincts.
Meanwhile, oblivious to it all, Cockroach Gu Jianing reached the auditorium.
Upon arrival, she realized the award ceremony had already ended.
Still, she spotted her Brother Xi in the crowd.
Ah—among all those people, her eyes found him in an instant.
Her Brother Xi was truly handsome.
No wonder he still attracted unwanted admirers even after marriage!
Soon, Gu Jianing scurried up to Sheng Zexi.
She wondered—what expression would he make if she climbed onto him right now?
But after some thought, she decided against it.
She was afraid he might mistake her for a real cockroach and swat her to death!
Since Gu Jianing had boldly appeared right in front of Sheng Zexi, the next moment, when she looked up, she found him staring back at her.
And then…
Man and cockroach locked eyes in mutual bewilderment.
Gu Jianing: Oh no!
Brother Xi, could you ever imagine your wife turning into a cockroach?
Playfully, she raised one tiny leg and waved at him in a little “hi” motion.
Gu Jianing: I wonder if he can even see that…
Meanwhile, Sheng Zexi narrowed his eyes, wondering if his vision was failing him with age.
Why else would I see a cockroach waving at me?
Has the world finally gone mad beyond comprehension?
In the end, Gu Jianing was the first to retreat, feeling a bit silly for her antics.
Sheng Zexi: Why does it feel like that cockroach just fled in panic?
Strangely… it even seemed kind of… cute?
The moment that thought crossed his mind, Sheng Zexi concluded he must have lost his sanity.
What normal person would find a cockroach cute?
Most people would just want to crush it.
…
Gu Jianing fled back home.
She flopped onto the bed, wallowing in embarrassment.
The cockroach remained by the bedside.
Sometime later, Sheng Zexi returned.
Naturally, the first thing he did was check on his wife in their room.
As soon as he entered, he not only saw his wife lying on the bed, seemingly in a mood, but also—
That cockroach by the bed!
Sheng Zexi: !!! Why does this cockroach look so familiar?
Hearing the noise, Gu Jianing finally snapped out of her daze and turned her head, offering an awkward smile. “Brother Xi, you’re back.”
Sheng Zexi: Something’s off with this woman…
“Why is there a cockroach here? Let me get rid of it for you.”
In Sheng Zexi’s mind, most women were afraid of cockroaches—especially someone as delicate as his Ningning.
She must be scared too.
So, he picked up the cockroach, ready to dispose of it.
“No, Brother Xi, don’t throw it away!” Gu Jianing hurriedly stopped him.
This was a specially exchanged cockroach with great utility—it couldn’t just be tossed!
Though puzzled, Sheng Zexi brought the cockroach back to her.
Gu Jianing took it from his hand. “Brother Xi, this isn’t a real cockroach—it’s fake, and it’s very useful.”
She then explained the cockroach’s functions and abilities.
After hearing it, Sheng Zexi: …
It took him a while to process this concept that defied common sense.
Then, as if remembering something, he asked, “You didn’t… already test it out earlier, did you?”
Gu Jianing: Hehehe.
Seeing her awkward laugh, Sheng Zexi’s voice grew firm.
“Don’t tell me… that cockroach I saw waving at me in the auditorium earlier was you?”
Gu Jianing: !!!
“You actually saw that?!”
The next second, she immediately covered her mouth, silently marveling at her husband’s sharp eyesight.
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