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Ahh. 😏
It seems like 磨练 means to hone or perfect something, to make it more fit for purpose. I wonder if it's referring to discipline or correction in this instance.
"... I'm going to let you think that for now."
That's wonderfully evocative, and totally works because he's a big dude and his wife is a delicate creature with a network of allies and hidden skills.
I'd panic too. Have we ever actually seen her cry once in this story???
Wow, big man here gonna beat up a 12-year-old.