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

I wouldn't call it insightful.

Su Nianci's voice was calm, like a clear spring, without the slightest ripple.

"It's just a slightly immature idea."

Her words were neither humble nor arrogant; she showed no fear because of the other person's status, nor did she appear proud or complacent because of her own "top scholar" title.

This surprised Zhao Guodong, who had originally wanted to see her make a fool of herself.

He hadn't expected that this girl, who looked like a baby, would have such a composed demeanor.

"Oh? Tell me about it." Zhao Guodong's interest was piqued.

He wanted to see what kind of outrageous "ideas" a five-year-old could come up with.

Inside the carriage, Lin Huirou and her mother held their breath, looking at Su Nianci with curiosity.

Su Nianci did not answer immediately.

She paused for a moment, seemingly organizing her thoughts.

Then, she slowly opened her mouth.

"I believe that the key to our country's future development lies in four words."

"Which four words?" Zhao Guodong pressed.

"Technology and economy."

Su Nianci's voice was clear and firm.

These eight words are common knowledge that everyone knows in the 21st century.

However, in the late 1970s, during this special historical period when China had just emerged from the ten-year catastrophe and was in dire need of rebuilding, most people's thinking was still stuck in the old concept of "taking class struggle as the key link".

To be able to place "science and technology" and "economy" at the core of national development so clearly and directly is itself an extremely forward-thinking and profound insight!

The dismissive smile on Zhao Guodong's face froze instantly!

A flicker of disbelief and shock flashed in his shrewd eyes hidden behind his gold-rimmed glasses!

He never expected that this five-year-old child could pinpoint the core of the problem so accurately!

"I'd like to hear the details." Zhao Guodong's voice had unconsciously taken on a serious tone.

Su Nianci nodded.

"Science and technology are the primary productive forces. I don't think I need to elaborate on this point."

"A country that wants to be strong and have a voice on the international stage must possess its own powerful core technologies."

"Militarily, we need more advanced aircraft, artillery, warships, and even atomic and hydrogen bombs."

"In terms of people's livelihood, we need more efficient agricultural technology to solve the problem of food and clothing, and we need a more developed industrial system to improve people's living standards."

"And all of this is inseparable from the development of technology."

"As for the economy..."

Su Nianci paused, her gaze becoming even more profound.

"I believe that, while adhering to our basic system, we should boldly try some new economic models."

"for example……"

She lowered her voice.

"...market economy."

boom!!!

The words "market economy" exploded in Zhao Guodong's mind like a depth charge!

His body jolted violently!

Their expressions changed!

He looked at Su Nianci as if she were a monster, his eyes filled with horror and...fear!

Market economy!

In this era when "speculation and profiteering" is still a crime!

In this era where even raising a few chickens can be considered a "capitalist tail" and lead to being cut off!

This five-year-old dares to publicly propose the concept of a "market economy"?!

Has she gone mad?!

Does she even realize how utterly blasphemous those four words are in today's society?!

How utterly shocking!

If someone with ulterior motives hears this, not only will she, a mere provincial champion, be unable to protect herself, but even the Heavenly King himself wouldn't be able to!

"What...what nonsense are you spouting!"

Zhao Guodong could no longer maintain his scholarly demeanor!

He almost instinctively shouted to stop him!

His voice sounded somewhat shrill due to tension and fear!

"Don't talk nonsense if you don't understand!"

"You're never allowed to mention those words again! Not a single one! Do you hear me?!"

His tense and alarmed demeanor startled Lin Huirou and her daughter, who were standing nearby.

Although they didn't quite understand what "market economy" meant, they could sense Zhao Guodong's deep-seated fear.

The atmosphere in the carriage instantly became tense and oppressive.

However, Su Nianci remained calm.

She glanced at Zhao Guodong's intense reaction and simply smiled faintly to herself.

She knew how impactful her words were to people of this era.

She also knew that Zhao Guodong was so agitated not because he wanted to harm her, but because he was protecting her.

He feared that her "outrageous" remarks would get her into huge trouble.

"Researcher Zhao, please don't be nervous."

Su Nianci's voice remained calm and unhurried.

"I'm just having an academic discussion with you."

"Truth always becomes clearer through debate, doesn't it?"

"Besides..."

A mysterious smile appeared on Su Nianci's lips.

"How do you know that what I'm saying is definitely wrong?"

"Perhaps, in a few years..."

"You will find that everything I've said today will come true."

Her words were like a prophecy from the future, filled with a mysterious and undeniable power!

Zhao Guodong looked into her deep eyes, which seemed to see through everything, opened his mouth, but found that he couldn't utter a single word.

He felt that he was not facing a five-year-old child, but a giant standing on the long river of history, looking down on the changes of the times!

An unprecedented sense of absurdity and...awe welled up from the bottom of his heart.

For the first time, he began to believe that perhaps there really were such things as "child prodigies" in this world.

……

During the remainder of the trip, Zhao Guodong never mentioned any topics related to national affairs again.

His gaze toward Su Nianci had completely changed, from initial disdain and suspicion to awe and... curiosity.

He began to proactively seek advice from Su Nianci on academic issues, ranging from classical literature to Western philosophy, from Riemannian geometry to relativity.

He was shocked to discover that this five-year-old child knew more and more deeply than he, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences!

Her knowledge base is like a bottomless black hole!

No matter how tricky or obscure the question you ask, she can answer it effortlessly and even draw inferences from it to offer unique insights that will leave you amazed!

In the end, Zhao Guodong was completely numb.

He abandoned all attempts and resistance, willingly setting aside his pride and reserve as a highly educated intellectual, and humbly sought advice from Su Nianci like a primary school student.

Lin Huirou, standing to the side, had long since become Su Nianci's number one fangirl.

She took a small notebook and meticulously wrote down every word Su Nianci said, treating it as a profound truth.

The way he looked at Su Nianci was filled with starry-eyed admiration!

A train journey of dozens of hours was transformed by Su Nianci into a unique personal academic report.

Zhao Guodong reluctantly ended his "study" session just as the train was about to pull into Beijing Station.

Before getting off the bus, he solemnly took out a business card from his pocket and handed it to Su Nianci.

"Student Su Nianci," he addressed her with the utmost respect, "you."

"This is how I contact you."

"Once you arrive in the capital, feel free to come to me anytime if you need any help."

"in addition……"

He hesitated for a moment, then said, "That point about 'market economy'... I'll study it carefully when I get back. Perhaps... you're right."

After saying that, he bowed deeply to Su Nianci before turning around and getting off the train.

Su Nianci watched his departing figure and smiled faintly.

She knew that the seed of thought she had casually sown on this train today might take root, sprout, and even bloom into unexpected flowers in the near future.

"Boom!"

The train finally slowly pulled into the platform.

The familiar and friendly voice of the flight attendant announced the stops over the loudspeaker.

"Dear passengers, our next stop is the final destination of this train—"

"Beijing Station!"

"Please take your luggage and prepare to get off the bus."

"Welcome back to this train."

"goodbye!"

Beijing.

finally reached!