I'm the administrator of the National Fortune Arena at the start of the game; I'll hand it

"Hand it over to the state?"

Li Xiumei was stunned.

She never expected her son to say such a thing.

In her simple view,

Shouldn't your son keep such a great treasure to himself, make good use of it, and live a good life? Why should he hand it over?

She opened her mouth, as if to say something.

But Su Jianguo, who was standing next to him, stopped him with a look.

Su Jianguo stared intently at his son.

In those eyes, slightly clouded by time

But at this moment, a sharp light burst forth.

He didn't immediately respond, but instead asked in an extremely serious tone:

"Xiao Yuan, do you know what you're saying? Do you know what handing this in means?"

"I know."

Su Yuan's answer was resolute.

"It means I might lose my freedom and be sent to a place where no one can find me for protection and research. It means I can no longer live like a normal person. It means I might face many unknown risks."

"But Dad, I know what it means if I don't hand it in."

Su Yuan's gaze swept over his parents' worried faces, and his voice became serious.

"This means that the Dragon Kingdom may miss this tremendous opportunity and fall behind others in the future competition for national destiny."

This means that the 20 chosen comrades might sacrifice themselves in vain in the instance due to insufficient intelligence.

"It also means that I, and my family, will become the target of intelligence agencies around the world. We are not capable of protecting this secret, and once it is exposed, the consequences will be unimaginable."

"This thing is like a nuclear button."

In the hands of an ordinary person like me, I would either blow myself to pieces or watch it rust and malfunction.

Only when it is handed over to the nation can it become the strongest weapon to protect us all!

His words were powerful and resounding.

As Su Jianguo listened to his son's clear, logical analysis, the sharp light in his eyes slowly faded, replaced by a complex emotion.

There was shock, and there was relief.

There was also a deep sense of pride.

He never expected that his son, who usually seemed a bit childish, would...

When faced with such a life-changing choice,

They have such awareness and sense of responsibility.

He recalled what his old sergeant had said to him when he was young in the army, patting him on the shoulder.

"Jianguo, remember, we soldiers must always keep the country and our families in our hearts. Sometimes, the country is the big family, and the family is the small family. Only when the big family is at peace can the small family be happy."

Yes, the country and the family have never been separated.

Su Jianguo remained silent for a long time, then slowly lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and exhaled heavily.

Amidst the swirling smoke,

His eyes became incredibly determined.

"it is good."

He only said one word.

But this one word carries immense weight.

Li Xiumei, standing nearby, grew anxious and grabbed her husband's arm:

"Old Su! You..."

"Xiumei".

Su Jianguo interrupted her, took his wife's hand in return, and said in a deep voice:

"My son has grown up; he knows what he's doing. He's doing the right thing."

Li Xiumei's eyes immediately reddened.

How could she not understand these profound principles?

But first and foremost, she is a mother.

The thought of the dangers and lack of freedom my son might face in the future...

Her heart ached as if it were being cut by a knife.

"But...but it will be very dangerous for him!"

Li Xiumei's voice was choked with sobs.

Su Yuan walked to his mother's side, squatted down, and looked up at her.

"Mom, staying close to the country is the safest thing to do. Trust me, and trust our country."

His voice wasn't loud.

Yet it is full of convincing power.

Li Xiumei looked at her son's young and resolute face, and then at her husband's unwavering gaze.

In the end, all her worries and reluctance turned into a long sigh.

She wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and said, choking back sobs:

"Mom doesn't ask you to be rich or powerful, she only asks that you... be safe and sound."

"I will, Mom." Su Yuan nodded heavily.

Within the family, a consensus was reached.

Su Jianguo stubbed out his cigarette, stood up, and his expression was extremely serious.

"Now that we've made the decision, we can't delay any longer. In these kinds of matters, even a minute's delay can lead to unforeseen changes."

He glanced at the clock on the wall.

The cold countdown in my mind is still ticking.

There are less than five minutes left.

We must contact the country before the list of athletes is announced!

But... how do I contact them?

Should I call 110?

Tell the operator that your son has awakened a system and you want to hand it over to the state?

I'll probably either be mistaken for a lunatic or have someone call the police for a prank.

Su Yuan also thought of this problem and frowned.

This is indeed a difficult problem.

They are just an ordinary family. The father was a veteran, but that was twenty years ago.

Just then, Su Jianguo seemed to remember something and suddenly slapped his thigh.

"Got it!"

He strode out of the room.

He rummaged through an old wooden cabinet in the living room.

Soon, he found it under a pile of discharge certificates and honorary certificates.

I pulled out a small notebook that was wrapped tightly in red cloth.

He carefully unwrapped the red cloth.

A dark red phone book was revealed.

The cover of the notebook has faded a bit, but you can still make out the words printed in gold foil.

Su Yuan and Li Xiumei both went over.

"Dad, what is this?" Su Yuan asked curiously.

Su Jianguo took a deep breath, his eyes filled with a hint of reminiscence and solemnity.

"This was given to me privately by my old superior officer when I retired from the army."

He said, "It's best not to call this number for the rest of your life. But if you encounter an emergency that could threaten national security and that you can't handle, then call this number."

He slowly opened the phone book; there was only one page inside.

A short, distinctive number was written on it in pen.

There is no area code, only a seven-digit number.

Below the number, there is a line of smaller print.

"Direct access to the Cabinet, a top-tier dedicated line."

Su Yuan's heart clenched.

Although he didn't know which department this cabinet specifically referred to,

Just by hearing the name, you know that this is definitely one of the most core power centers in the Dragon Kingdom!

He never imagined that his own father...

A seemingly ordinary retired veteran,

There was even a hidden thread that stretched all the way to the heavens!

"Dad, you..."

Su Jianguo waved his hand, interrupting his son, his expression extremely solemn.

"Don't ask anymore. The old commander said that the existence of this number is top secret."

As he spoke, he took out his old-fashioned cell phone from his pocket.

With trembling hands, he entered that special number, one digit at a time.

Li Xiumei nervously covered her mouth, not daring to even breathe.

Su Yuan also held his breath, staring intently at his father's phone screen.

He knew that when he pressed that call button, the fate of his family would be sealed.

The fate of the entire Dragon Kingdom will usher in a completely new turning point.

After Su Jianguo finished doing all this,

He looked up at his son.

His eyes were full of encouragement and trust.

then,

He used the most solemn strength of his life,

Press the green dial button.