Chapter 168

**Chapter 168**

**Capable of Making a Mushroom Cloud**

Unlike the rest of the family, Lu Yuan and Lu Ming were students. They clearly sensed that what Tian Jia and her group were studying was far more advanced than what they were learning, yet their sister-in-law rattled off answers effortlessly, leaving the two siblings looking at each other in astonishment.

They’d been underestimating their sister-in-law this whole time, and now she kept blowing their minds.

As for the older Lu women, they didn’t overthink it. Instead, they believed it was only natural for Lin Nannan, being so capable, to be sought out for advice.

Lin Nannan herself was the least concerned. Once the pastries were sold out, she started moving things without needing anyone’s help, which made many bystanders marvel.

The Lu family’s pastries received rave reviews. Those who hadn’t gotten any asked when they would be available again, and only after promising to sell at the next market day did the crowd gradually disperse.

The Lu women, thrilled with their earnings, hauled their wares home without a hint of tiredness, while Lu Yuan and Lu Ming kept pace with Lin Nannan, carrying lighter items…

“Sister-in-law, just tell me—what can’t you do?” Lu Ming asked humbly.

Lin Nannan thought for a moment and replied, “I can’t cook, I can’t make pastries… There are plenty of things I can’t do.”

Lu Ming was speechless. Lu Yuan gave him a look and cautiously asked, “Sister-in-law… um, can you build an airplane?”

She had aimed high, expecting Lin Nannan to shake her head, but instead, her sister-in-law looked troubled but nodded, saying, “I probably could. It’s just that the technology here is too primitive.”

Her knowledge was way ahead of its time, but with studying, observing, and taking things apart, it wouldn’t be impossible.

Lu Yuan gasped, then pushed her luck: “Sister-in-law, don’t tell me you could even create a mushroom cloud!”

“Mushroom cloud?” Lin Nannan repeated softly, immediately understanding what she meant. Almost apologetically, she said, “Well… that’s not entirely impossible. But even if I said I could, who would believe me?”

Her crops could show dramatic results in a short time, but when it came to a “mushroom cloud,” even if she built an airplane, people might still doubt her.

Lu Yuan and Lu Ming shared another look, neither daring to ask more.

They feared that if they continued, their sister-in-law might claim she could build a time machine and travel through time…

Had Lin Nannan known what they were thinking, she would’ve assured them that, given the right conditions, she could indeed make it happen.

For her, it wasn’t a matter of difficulty—just time.

Oblivious to having blown their minds, Lin Nannan continued walking at her usual unhurried pace.

Behind her, Lu Yuan and Lu Ming were muttering to each other, debating whether their sister-in-law’s claims were true or not…

“Would you want it to be true?” Lu Ming asked.

“No!” Lu Yuan answered bluntly.

“Why?”

She gave him a look. “Are you stupid? If people found out sister-in-law could do these things, she’d definitely leave. Not even our eldest brother could stop her. Do you want her to go?”

Lu Ming shook his head like a rattle-drum. “Definitely not.”

“Then stop being curious!”

“Okay!”

Though Lu Ming agreed readily, whether he could actually keep quiet about it was another matter.

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The market ended early, and by the time the Lu family returned, the village was just coming alive. Yet, news of their pastry-selling venture had already spread.

The pastries’ deliciousness and the booming business were embellished by eyewitnesses, so the moment the family arrived, villagers bombarded them with questions. Lin Nannan, nimble-footed, slipped away unnoticed.

She wanted no part in such a scene. Under the resentful gazes of Lu Ming and the others, she shouldered the heaviest load and headed home alone.