A young boy from the 1970s, separated from his family, fled famine and led his younger brother into

Wu Xiuli really went crazy after that night at the movie theater.

She locked herself in her room all day, talking nonsense, sometimes crying and sometimes laughing, constantly muttering things like "devil" and "don't look for my son".

Wan Guoqiang consulted doctors at all the military hospitals, but they were all helpless, and in the end he had no choice but to send her to a mental hospital.

A storm sparked by jealousy ended tragically in a way no one expected.

In the military compound, no one dared to discuss the Lu family's affairs anymore, which added a touch of mystery and awe to Lu Nianci's reputation as a "child prodigy".

Time passed quietly and peacefully.

A spring breeze of change has swept across the land of China.

That evening, just after the Lu family finished dinner, a powerful and resounding announcement suddenly came from the radio.

"...In order to implement the directive to resume the college entrance examination as soon as possible, the Ministry of Education's 'Opinions on the 1977 College Enrollment Work' was recently approved and forwarded...It was decided that the unified college entrance examination would be resumed starting this year..."

Reinstate the National College Entrance Examination!

These four words, like a thunderclap, resounded over countless families!

Ten years of pent-up desire exploded at this moment!

Countless educated youths spread the news and wept with joy!

An era where knowledge can change one's destiny has begun anew!

Lu Zhenguo and Zhou Yayun were also very excited. They thought of their relatives and nephews whose youth had been wasted, and they were happy for them.

"That's wonderful! That's really wonderful!" Zhou Yayun's eyes welled up with tears.

In the living room, everyone was immersed in the joy and excitement brought about by this tide of the times.

Only Lu Nianci put down her chopsticks.

Her young face didn't show much excitement, only a relieved calm.

After waiting for so long, it's finally here...

"Dad, Mom."

Her clear voice stood out particularly well amidst the excited discussions.

Everyone stopped and looked at her.

Lu Nianci jumped off the chair, stood up straight, and then announced in an extremely solemn yet extremely calm tone:

"I've made up my mind."

I will take the college entrance examination this year.

"..."

one second.

two seconds.

three seconds.

The entire living room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

The cigarette that Lu Zhenguo was holding in his mouth fell directly to the ground.

Zhou Yayun's smile froze instantly.

Even Lu Xingzhou, who was usually expressionless, paused abruptly, a look of disbelief and shock flashing in his eyes.

"Niannian...you...what did you say?" Zhou Yayun thought she had misheard and stammered.

"I said, I want to take this year's college entrance examination." Lu Nianci repeated each word clearly.

Over the past period of time, she has completed all the courses from junior high school to high school at an almost insane pace.

Those math, physics, and chemistry problems that are incredibly difficult for students are nothing more than a review for her, who possesses the soul of a future top science PhD.

She was 100% confident that she would get into any of the top universities in the country.

"Nonsense!"

Lu Zhenguo finally realized what was happening and gave his daughter a stern look!

"Do you know what you're saying? Is the college entrance exam for a child your age?"

"I have already completed all the high school courses through self-study," Lu Nianci stated calmly.

"That won't do either!" Zhou Yayun stood up excitedly. "Niannian, the college entrance exam is no joke! It's like thousands of soldiers crossing a single-plank bridge! You're still young. Mom doesn't expect you to be a prodigy. Mom just hopes you can grow up happily like other children and have a normal childhood!"

Lu Nianci had anticipated her parents' fierce opposition.

She knew they loved her and were worried about her.

But her path was destined to be different from that of ordinary children.

"Mom, Dad," her voice remained calm, but her eyes were unusually firm, "My happiness is going to the capital and being with my brother."

"The college entrance examination is the fastest and most legitimate way for me to go to Beijing."

"I have to go."

Just as the Lu family was embroiled in a fierce argument over this "earth-shattering decision".

In the cold and gloomy city mental hospital.

Wu Xiuli, who had become somewhat mentally unstable, met her son Wan Chao during visiting hours.

"Mom, that little vixen from the Lu family is going to take the college entrance exam this year." Wan Chao said calmly, looking at his mother's empty eyes.

Upon hearing the words "Lu family" and "little vixen," Wu Xiuli's unfocused pupils instantly focused with a venomous glint.

"College entrance exam... She... she doesn't even deserve it?" She laughed hoarsely, her laughter as unpleasant as an owl's.

"She doesn't deserve it." Wan Chao sneered, his expression cold and uncharacteristic of his age.

"So, I've already prepared a 'big gift' for you."

He took out a sealed letter from his pocket.

"An anonymous whistleblower letter."

"Send it to the Municipal Education Bureau."

"They say that Lu Nianci is unworthy of her position, has a wicked heart at such a young age, and cheated her way into getting the qualification to skip grades through opportunism and scheming."

"We demand that the Education Bureau re-examine her qualifications!"

"I'll make sure she doesn't even qualify to take the exam!"

Wan Chao's face wore a morbid sense of pleasure.

He blamed everything on Lu Nianci, including his mother's madness and the family's disgrace.

He's going to ruin her!

Just like how she ruined his mother!

As Wu Xiuli looked at the letter, a terrifying light flashed in her cloudy eyes.

She snatched the letter, hugged it tightly to her chest, and then burst into a manic laugh.

"Hahahaha... Karma! Karma's come to pass! You little vixen, let's see how smug you are now! Hahahaha!"

a few days later.

There was a knock on the door of the Lu family.

Lu Zhenguo opened the door, and two serious-looking men dressed in Zhongshan suits stood outside.

One of them showed his identification.

"Hello, we are from the Municipal Education Bureau. Is Lu Nianci home?"

As the man spoke, he took out an official document stamped with a red official seal from his briefcase.

"We received reports from the public that there are doubts about Lu Nianci's eligibility to skip a grade and her personal conduct."

"As instructed by our superiors, we will launch a formal investigation into this matter."