My Son Traveled Back in Time

Lu Luoluo is a sixteen-year-old high school student from a wealthy family in City A. Her father, Shen Jia, passed away from liver cancer when she was young, leaving her with her mother, Madam Lu Mingzhu. Lu Luoluo is an average student who struggles academically and prefers reading comics and playing video games. On her usual walk home from school, she encounters a young man named Lu Ran standing at the school gate. He is wearing silk pajamas and appears confused. When he calls her "Auntie," Lu Luoluo is horrified, suspecting he is an illegitimate child sent to disrupt her family. She forces him into her car and brings him home, expecting a dramatic confrontation over inheritance.

At the Lu residence, the situation becomes chaotic. Madam Lu Mingzhu initially suspects Lu Ran is her own illegitimate son, given his striking resemblance to her. A paternity test is conducted, revealing that Lu Ran is actually Lu Luoluo’s son. Lu Ran claims to be from the year 2045, having traveled back in time after making a wish while holding their family cat, Da Ju. He states his purpose was to prevent his mother from meeting the father who abandoned them. Despite the absurdity, the genetic evidence confirms the relationship. Lu Ran is registered as the great-grandson of Lu Luoluo’s deceased grandfather to resolve household registration issues.

Lu Ran reveals that in his timeline, Lu Luoluo was a top student and a skilled gamer with the ID "Qingshui Riverside." However, the real Lu Luoluo is neither. To maintain her dignity in front of her son, she lies about her abilities. Lu Ran, unaware of the discrepancy, believes his mother is competent. Lu Luoluo panics, fearing exposure. She seeks help from her deskmate, Ming Nan, and the class genius, Lu Qingjia. Lu Qingjia agrees to tutor her in exchange for game skins and a three-year annual pass, setting a goal for her to reach the top twenty in the grade.

Lu Luoluo begins a rigorous study routine, waking up early for morning runs with Lu Ran and attending classes with intense focus. She struggles with the material but makes gradual progress. Meanwhile, Lu Ran adapts to the past, enjoying simple moments like cooking noodles for his mother. The family dynamic shifts as Lu Luoluo tries to balance her new role as a mother with her own teenage life. She hides her poor academic performance and gaming skills, creating a facade of competence.

The story explores the tension between Lu Luoluo’s past self and her future responsibilities. She is determined not to repeat the mistakes that led to her son’s difficult upbringing. Lu Ran’s presence motivates her to change, pushing her out of her comfort zone. The narrative follows her efforts to improve her grades while keeping her true abilities secret from her son. The family prepares for the grandfather’s birthday banquet, where Lu Ran will meet more relatives, increasing the pressure on Lu Luoluo to maintain her cover.

As the birthday approaches, Lu Luoluo continues her studies with Lu Qingjia’s help. She faces challenges in understanding complex physics problems but persists. The relationship between mother and son grows closer, though built on a foundation of lies. Lu Ran admires his mother’s dedication, unaware that she is struggling to keep up with the image he has of her. The story highlights the comedic and emotional difficulties of a teenager suddenly becoming a mother to her own future child, while navigating the complexities of family secrets and personal growth.