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

"What...what did you call us?!"

The color drained completely from Song Wenli's meticulously made-up face in an instant!

She suddenly stood up from the chair, and the movement was so sudden that it knocked over the chair behind her, making a loud, ear-piercing crash.

She pointed at Gu Wangbei with her finger painted with bright red nail polish, her voice becoming extremely sharp with shock and anger!

"Say it again?!"

Gu Yuanchao's face instantly turned ashen. He looked at Gu Wangbei, his eyes filled with disappointment and barely suppressed anger.

"Look north! Nonsense! These are Mom and Dad!"

"They are not my mom and dad!"

Gu Wangbei buried his face in Su Nianci's arms, his voice muffled, yet revealing a stubbornness beyond his years.

"My parents died a long time ago! I only have an older sister!"

boom!

These words were like a thunderclap, exploding loudly in everyone's ears!

Song Wenli swayed, almost losing her balance.

Her eyes instantly reddened, tears welling up in them, making her look like she was about to cry.

"I...I carried you for ten months...I gave birth to you with great difficulty...and you...you don't even recognize me?"

"You heartless, ungrateful little devil!"

"It's all your fault!" She turned around abruptly, venting all her resentment and anger on Su Nianci!

"It must have been you, you little bitch, who taught her that! What are you up to?! You came here to sow discord between my son and me!"

"Are you trying to seize the Gu family's property?! Let me tell you, not a chance!"

She acted like a madwoman, baring her teeth and claws as she lunged at Su Nianci!

"shut up!"

A thunderous roar suddenly rang out!

Gu Wanjun slammed his hand on the table, causing the heavy mahogany round table to shake three times!

"What kind of behavior is this!" The old man's beard and hair stood on end, and his tiger-like eyes stared intently at Song Wenli. His eyes were those of someone who had truly been on the battlefield, killed people, and drunk blood!

"In the Gu family, no one has ever dared to shout like that!"

Song Wenli was so frightened by the old man's intimidating aura that she trembled and immediately wilted.

She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but was pulled back by Gu Yuanchao beside her.

"Dad, don't be angry. Wenli is just... just too heartbroken," Gu Yuanchao explained, forcing a smile.

"Heartbroken?" Gu Wanjun sneered. "She still has the nerve to be heartbroken?"

"She barely held the baby after it was born, how many days did she even hold it? For her pathetic dancing career, she left the child with a nanny for years! Now the child doesn't recognize her, and she thinks she's right?!"

The old man's words were like resounding slaps to the faces of Song Wenli and Gu Yuanchao.

Their faces flushed red and then turned pale, utterly ashamed.

"Alright! Sit down and eat!" Lin Huilan stepped in to smooth things over. She tenderly patted her frightened grandson and then patted Su Nianci's back reassuringly.

"Don't be afraid, Niannian. Your Aunt Song is just like this. She doesn't have any bad intentions."

Su Nianci lowered her eyelids and remained silent.

How could she not see it?

The fundamental reason why Gu Wangbei does not acknowledge his parents is their long-term absence and indifference.

The appearance of his "older sister" was merely to provide him with an outlet for his emotions and a place to rely on.

Song Wenli's resentment towards her was merely an attempt to find a scapegoat for her own dereliction of duty.

It's both laughable and pathetic.

A carefully prepared welcome banquet was ruined by a sudden family conflict.

At the dinner table, everyone was silent, with only the soft clinking of bowls and chopsticks.

Song Wenli's eyes were red, and she couldn't eat a single bite of food.

Gu Yuanchao, with a dark expression, silently ate his rice.

Only Gu Wangbei, like a victorious little general, sat smugly in the high chair next to Su Nianci. He kept busy, asking Su Nianci to put a piece of roast duck on his plate and to feed him soup.

Su Nianci patiently took care of him, as if the fierce argument just now had nothing to do with her.

Her composure and calmness made Gu Wanjun, who was in the main seat, take a second look at her.

"Nian Nian."

Gu Wanjun put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth, and spoke in a casual tone.

"How was your long train journey from Harbin?"

Su Nianci knew that the main topic was about to be discussed.

She put down her hand that was wiping her younger brother's mouth, sat up straight, and replied, "It's fine, Grandpa. The train is very smooth, and the uncles and aunties on the train are very kind to me."

"Oh?" Gu Wanjun raised an eyebrow with interest. "What did you talk about?"

"We didn't talk about much." Su Nianci blinked innocently. "I just heard Uncle Zhao from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences say that now that the country has resumed the college entrance examination, it will pay more and more attention to educated people. He also said that soldiers like my father, Lu Zhenguo, should study more cultural knowledge in order to better protect the country."

She skillfully steered the conversation to where she wanted to go, and shifted all her opinions onto the fictional "Uncle Zhao".

"Oh? What else did that researcher Zhao say?" Gu Wanjun pressed, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.

"Uncle Zhao also said," Su Nianci tilted her head, pretending to try hard to recall, "that having culture alone isn't enough; people need to have enough to eat first. Winters in Northeast China are too cold; no vegetables can be grown. If everyone could eat fresh vegetables in winter, life would be much better."

She was subtly showing the Gu family the merits and future value of her "housewarming plan".

She wanted them to know that she, Su Nianci, was not just a bookworm who only knew how to study.

She can create real value for this family and even this country!

"Eating fresh vegetables in winter?" Before Gu Wanjun could speak, Gu Yuanchao couldn't help but sneer, his tone filled with undisguised contempt.

"This is just childish thinking. This is a problem that even agricultural experts can't solve."

"Support Korea!" Gu Wanjun glared at him with displeasure.

Then he turned back and looked at Su Nianci with an encouraging gaze.

"Niannian, continue, Grandpa is listening."

"Yes!" Su Nianci nodded heavily, her clear eyes sparkling.

"I also heard from my dad that Commander Gao from our military region saw my greenhouse and said the technology was excellent! He said that if it could be promoted among the border troops, allowing the soldiers guarding the border to eat fresh vegetables in winter, they would no longer have to worry about them getting sick due to vitamin deficiencies!"

"Commander Gao also said that this is a great thing that benefits the country and the people! He has already submitted a report!"

Her words were reasonable and well-founded, and she even brought up the division commander of the military region as her backer.

Instantly, the atmosphere at the entire dinner table changed!

Gu Yuanchao's contemptuous smile froze.

Song Wenli also stopped wallowing in self-pity and looked at Su Nianci with an incredulous gaze.

Even Lin Huilan, who had always appeared very kind, showed a hint of shock in her eyes.

They never expected that this seemingly thin, small, and quiet five-year-old girl would have already caused such a stir in Northeast China before even coming to Beijing!

Moreover, it received approval from the division commander of the military region!

This... this can't be explained by the word "child prodigy" alone!

This is simply a monster!

An unprecedentedly brilliant light burst forth in Gu Wanjun's eyes!

Looking at the composed and articulate girl in front of him, his heart was already in turmoil!

He had initially thought she was just a genius with exceptional intelligence.

Now it seems he underestimated her!

This girl not only possesses extraordinary talent, but also has the insight to understand the current situation and the shrewdness to plan ahead!

Her words just now seemed naive, but in fact they were carefully planned!

First, through the words of "Researcher Zhao," he pointed out the general direction of "revitalizing the country through science and technology" and "improving people's livelihood," revealing his vision and perspective.

They can also use the "housing warm program" to showcase their actual abilities and achievements.

Finally, he went so far as to invoke the military region division commander and "border guards" to elevate his personal achievements to a strategic level of "benefiting the country and the people"!

Excellent! Well done, Su Nianci!

What a wonderful daughter of Su Weiguo!

Gu Wanjun let out a thunderous exclamation in his heart!

He put down his chopsticks, leaned back in his chair, and looked at Su Nianci with an incredibly deep gaze.

"Niannian, what do you think is the most important thing our country needs to do right now, besides ensuring everyone has enough to eat and wear?"

This issue is no longer about testing schools.

Instead, it was an old general in power earnestly asking a five-year-old child for advice on national policies!