My Child Can't Possibly Score 2 Points

Ming Can is a brilliant nineteen-year-old sophomore at B University, renowned for her academic excellence and sharp wit. Her life changes irrevocably when she encounters a five-and-a-half-year-old boy named Ming Miao, who calls her "Mom." DNA testing confirms he is her biological son, having traveled back in time from a future timeline. With the support of her aunt Ming Shu, Ming Can raises Ming Miao while hiding his true origin, posing as his cousin to avoid suspicion. The child is charming and perceptive but struggles academically, scoring only two points on a first-grade math test despite Ming Can’s own genius-level abilities. This discrepancy puzzles her, as she believes her superior genes should have passed down to him.

Unbeknownst to Ming Can, Ming Miao possesses a "Superpower Development System" designated as 233. The system allows him to exchange personal talents for supernatural abilities. Ming Miao traded his innate mathematical aptitude for the power of "Extraordinary Translation Ability," which enables him to understand the true intentions behind human speech by analyzing microexpressions and brainwaves. This explains his poor academic performance and his unique perception of the world, including his ability to understand animals. As he practices this power, he begins to decipher the complex, often contradictory emotions of his young mother, who hides her anxieties behind a composed exterior.

Ming Can’s university life intersects with her son’s origins through Chi Yao, a wealthy, lazy, and handsome classmate who is the heir to the Xingchi Group. Chi Yao has long pursued Ming Can, enduring her sharp rejections with thick skin. Ming Can initially dismisses him as an idle rich heir with no substance. However, after learning that Chi Yao’s surname sounds similar to the name of Ming Miao’s father, she becomes suspicious. She notices a striking resemblance in profile between Chi Yao and her son, particularly in the bridge of the nose. Her suspicions deepen when her father mentions that Chi Yao attends the same university and that the Chi family is a potential business partner for the Ming family.

The narrative shifts when Ming Can’s father invites her to a tenth-anniversary celebration for Xinghe Bay, a hotel owned by the Chi family. The event is orchestrated by the older generation to facilitate a marriage alliance between the Ming and Chi families. Ming Can realizes that Chi Yao is likely the biological father of her son from the future. Despite her reluctance to enter an arranged marriage, she understands the political and familial implications. She decides to attend the event, not out of hope for romance, but to confront the reality of her future and protect her current independence.

At the celebration, Ming Can encounters Chi Yao again. Their interaction is tense yet charged with unspoken history. Chi Yao’s persistent pursuit and casual demeanor contrast with Ming Can’s guardedness. Meanwhile, Ming Miao continues to navigate his new life, using his translation ability to understand the hidden dynamics around him. He senses his mother’s turmoil and her fear of losing him, which makes him hesitant to use his powers on her. The story sets the stage for Ming Can to balance her role as a single mother, her academic ambitions, and the impending arranged marriage, while uncovering the truth about the timeline that brought her son to her.

As the celebration progresses, Ming Can and Chi Yao are forced to interact in social settings. Chi Yao’s family, particularly his mother, displays interest in Ming Can, further cementing the connection between the two families. Ming Can observes Chi Yao’s behavior, noting his intelligence beneath his lazy facade. She begins to suspect that her future self chose him for reasons beyond mere convenience. The presence of Ming Miao’s father in her present life forces Ming Can to reevaluate her views on love, marriage, and family. She remains determined to raise her son on her own terms but finds herself increasingly drawn into the web of familial expectations and romantic possibilities.

The story explores themes of destiny, motherhood, and the complexity of human relationships. Ming Can’s journey is one of adaptation and resilience as she navigates the challenges of raising a child from a future she has not yet lived. Chi Yao’s role evolves from a persistent suitor to a potential partner and father figure. Ming Miao’s secret ability adds a layer of magical realism, highlighting the emotional gaps between mother and son. The narrative builds towards a confrontation with the past and future, as Ming Can seeks to reconcile her independent identity with the familial bonds that define her son’s existence.