Chapter 31 - Quest For A Woman

Little Tiger is very sharp minded and extremely good at computation and remembering things. But he is a genius with numbers. No doubt, he could be an ingenious mathematician in the future! What to say, he has the legacy of the finest genes. It's just he was very uncomfortable being social and it affects his mood badly.

Normally, a socially awkward child seeks his/her parent's support, especially from mother's but in Little Tiger's case, he, himself couldn't develop an emotional bond with his mother, then how could he try to ȧssociate with others.

Although Little Tiger learned to blend with men from his father yet women are out of the picture.

It isn't Little Tiger's fault.

He has drugs influencing his metabolic balance and his ȧssociation to chemicals during pregnancy, therefore, he took a longer period to learn a certain thing in comparison with normal children of his age.

Things like he didn't smile socially until a year, which a normal baby takes six months to get a custom of socializing. Little Tiger didn't have a one-word communication as he couldn't comfortably voice himself. There was no babbling, pointing or meaningful gestures from him. Nevertheless, Lu Jianjun was always patient and compose with Little Tiger. It was difficult for him but he was learning at his own pace and Lu Jianjun was fully supporting him.

But Li Na was entirely opposite. She was neutral. Breaking Little Tiger's self-confidence. After his illusion was broken by Li Na's lack of ȧssistance, Little Tiger went into total shut down mode.

Regardlessly, he stopped learning. He just stayed indifferent while accompanying Lu Jianjun or slackens in his arms. Securing himself in his only comfort zone, and not wanting to grow out of it.

Little Tiger's reserved behavior caused huge trouble for Lu Jianjun. Obviously, Lu Jianjun can neither criticize his son nor he can push him towards the edge, forcing him to step out of the shell and learn.

To begin with, it was a problem formulated by Lu Jianjun himself. After all, Little Tiger learned most from his father, including, how to be defensive towards the woman.

Jus for this single reason, Lu Jianjun allowed Little Tiger to get close to Li Na. He knew the importance of a mother in a kids life, specifically, if it a baby boy.

Raised under the shadow of his mother, Lu Jianjun still misses her sometimes and truly respect her. She had every right to scold him for his deeds, he caused the biggest disappointment for her.

Certainly, Madam Lu not only had a high expectation from her perfect son but she also wanted him to at least be virtuous.

The situation would have been less problematic only if Little Tiger was born a baby girl. It would have been a lot easier for Lu Jianjun. Unquestionably, girls adored their father more just like boys admired their mother any less. Maybe that's how kids learn to perceive their mindset for opposite gender as girls oblige to that kind of security and strength provided by their father's and boys need that affection and fulfillment they got from their mother's.

Moreover, in Little Tiger's encircling, all the men residing in Versailles Manor are just a whole bunch of motherless kids. As Little Tiger doesn't get to witness or experience any motherly intimacy or an affectionate relationship between a man and a woman.

Indeed, as a matter of fact, Lu Jianjun is single throughout his life and Lu Junhui is busy finding a perfect sister-in-law for himself "any girl is fitted for the position, other than Li Na" whereas Bai Tian got a girlfriend but she wasn't allowed inside the Manor. Their love flowered outside the manor's gate.

Analyzing the situation, Doctor's suggested Lu Jianjun, to display some interest towards woman because Little Tiger closely observes his father's action and scrutinize it. If Lu Jianjun can show Little Tiger how to be friendly or casual with woman, so, might be Little Tiger also consider to get together and his lost interest will flourish again.

Of course, Doctor's didn't dare to suggest their intuitive thoughts to Lu Jianjun, which is to show some display of emotions, how to be affectionate or appropriately intimate with a woman and how to court a lady.

Not that Lu Jianjun is going to teach his son how to flirt with girls. But how to get along with them, without being repulsive.

And an unchangeable Lu Jianjun agreed, just because he knew, one day Little Tiger has to step out of his comfort zone and he doesn't want to be harsh with him. For sure, Little Tiger will go to school and meet new people, there will be boys and girls also. Little Tiger has to be comfortable with everyone irrespective of their gender. He needs to be compassionate towards them and it is only possible after he gets the right woman to love.

Hence, the quest for a woman, both Lu Jianjun and Little Tiger could get along with begins.

To be honest, Lu Jianjun never once considers Li Na. Not because of their history together or due to his own repulsiveness. Just because she is not fit to be a good mother. And Little Tiger needs a mȧturė and thoughtful woman to rely on.

Lu Jianjun originally thought to keep Li Na away from Little Tiger. The little fella has already suffered a lot because of her and he doesn't want him to get influenced by her ill mannerism. But the boy always chose her over him. Always trying to get close with her.

Dejected, Lu Jianjun can only warn Li Na to fix her behavior and habits. He doesn't want to meddle into her personal life further. Li Na was as free as a flying bird, provided with all the basic needs. She had the rarest among the rare opportunity to touch the sky without any chains or shackle to bound.

But the girl fancies being caged in the golden cage, which wasn't for her.

Within a few months, both father and son duo rejected hundreds of woman. It was such a waste of time, as the quest was held in multiple rounds.

First round, Little Tiger has to select the candidates of his liking through photographs. Lu Jianjun wasn't interested and also busy with work so it was Lu Junhui and Bai Tian who encouraged Little Tiger to sort out the pictures.

It was a team for work, where Lu Junhui stated pros and Bai Tian pointed out the faults in the pictures of a profoundly beautiful woman with high-grade qualifications. It was a fun activity for them. Sitting in between two the idiots Little Tiger dumbly listened to them one after another. Little Tiger was so bored that the two idiots didn't realize when he dozes off. They had to wait until Little Tiger woke up to continue the session but when he gots up he rushed away as fast as he can, the little fella was too cool that he would just crawl and Lu Junhui and Bai Tian would run back and forth showing him a photo of their selection. But the panda-like baby was too lazy just like the mammal to lift his chocolate eyes and have a glance at the pictures.

The whole week went in rejecting many stuffed albums with zero selection. Both the men returned to King in defeat.

Lastly, Lu Jianjun had to participate.