Regarding the matter of awakening lightning abilities after transformation

You are not good enough for my daughter.

As expected, it wasn't that easy. Gu Cheng sighed inwardly and was about to explain when Su Wanxi sneered, "Whether it's suitable or not is not for you to decide."

It was that same authoritarian, patriarchal tone again, and the father-daughter relationship, which had just begun to improve, plummeted to its lowest point once more. The only sound in the room was the ticking of the clock. Gu Cheng, caught in the middle, felt like she was sitting on pins and needles. Su Wanxi finished her tea and pulled the girl aside, but the latter shook her head and remained unmoved.

Su Wanwan, I want to try again.

Gu Cheng stared at her, her pearly teeth barely touching her lip, as if soothed by her lover's clear, bright brown eyes. Su Wanxi relaxed her brows and continued to sit.

"Uncle Su, isn't it too hasty to conclude that we're not a good match based on less than half an hour of conversation?"

The girl's voice was soft, and her pure white silk dress made her look like a delicate little white flower, yet her tone carried an undeniable persistence.

"Su Wanwan and I have been dating for almost two years, and any conflicts or problems we have can be resolved through communication."

They rarely even argued, so there was no question of incompatibility. Gu Cheng was also feeling uncomfortable, but she knew that now was not the time to vent.

Last night she could be a little princess who accepted Su Wanxi's marriage proposal, and today she can be a knight who is ready to fight for love.

"I want to know how I can gain your approval."

Gu Cheng raised her head and quietly met Su Changqing's gaze, her eyes revealing undisguised sharpness.

If Su Wanxi could reconcile with her father for her sake, then she was also willing to temporarily set aside her indecisiveness for him.

Section 313, Chapter 307: Maintain a positive mindset.

Gu Cheng picked up her teacup and took a small sip. She looked up at the face that resembled her lover's by two or three points. The man's features were three-dimensional and clear, and his thin lips revealed a faint indifference and aloofness.

"If Miss Gu insists, we can talk privately."

As soon as Su Changqing finished speaking, a mocking glint appeared in Su Wanxi's eyes. She then raised her lips and sneered, "Just say you want to get rid of me." She was sitting opposite Su Changqing, who was not even giving Gu Cheng a good look. If she left, who knows how he would bully her. The woman crossed her legs, showing that she was ready to stand her ground against him.

Gu Cheng felt quite helpless seeing this; they hadn't come here to argue.

"Wanwan, you go and rest first. I'll chat with Uncle Su for a while." The girl deliberately lowered her voice, her soft and sweet tone sounding just like she was coquettishly talking to her lover. Upon hearing this, Su Wanxi pursed her lips, her clear, dark eyes seeming to sparkle with light.

She was worried about Gu Cheng facing Su Changqing alone. The latter had been immersed in officialdom for many years and could easily destroy a person's self-esteem with just a few words.

"orange..."

Gu Cheng nodded to Su Wanxi, using lip reading to indicate that she was alright, her eyes holding a hint of pleading.

Don't worry too much, just leave it to me. At least this time, please trust me.

Perhaps Gu Cheng's behavior after entering the house was indeed beyond Su Wanxi's expectations. After a brief silence, she stood up and gave her fiancé a very complicated look before throwing out a sentence.

"You guys chat, I'll go upstairs and feed Xiao Sang some dried fish."

Suddenly, the room was empty, leaving only a faint, cool fragrance lingering in her nose. Gu Cheng tried her best to refrain from touching the hem of her skirt, sitting upright at a ninety-degree angle. After the footsteps faded away, Su Changqing took off his glasses, sprayed some cleaning solution on them, and then gently wiped them with a special glasses cloth.

"I'm sorry you had to see this, Miss Gu Cheng..."

He slowly placed the glasses on the bridge of his nose, his eyes deep and sharp, like a lion that had been licking blood from the edge of a knife for years.

"Or rather, Mr. Gu Chengyan?"

As soon as Su Changqing finished speaking, Gu Cheng could clearly hear the rapid beating of her own heart. The girl curled her fingers, tensed her back, and felt a dryness in her throat.

He knew it as expected. Realizing this, Gu Cheng unconsciously lowered her eyes. It was not surprising that Su Changqing, who knew her past, would have prejudices from an ordinary person's perspective. The girl opened her mouth, but found that the words she had prepared were so pale and powerless at this moment.

This feeling is like being stripped naked in broad daylight, with no privacy left to hide, which significantly diminishes one's presence.

"Miss Gu, don't you need a detailed explanation?"

Su Changqing seemed unwilling to give Gu Cheng any time to react, his sharp and cold words striking Gu Cheng's already fragile heart with each syllable.

Explain what? How did she go from being a man to a woman?

Gu Cheng swallowed hard, using saliva to ease the pain, her pale face gaining a touch of pitiful, sickly beauty.

"Uncle Su...you knew all along?"

"We have a general understanding, but some details are still in the stage of doubt."

Su Changqing's answer was ambiguous. He could clearly sense that Gu Cheng was uneasy. This kind of behavior usually meant that the target's defenses were about to be breached. For Su Wanxi's sake, as long as she knew when to back down, he would try his best to take care of her feelings.

"In the two weeks following Xiaoxi's injury, I arranged for people to investigate all the public officials around her. Miss Gu was the one she had the most frequent contact with, so she naturally received the most attention from the investigation team."

Su Changqing paused, her slender, well-proportioned fingers gently resting on her suit trousers.

"One thing in the intelligence puzzled me greatly: Miss Gu's personal information was remarkably similar to that of another Mr. Gu. You both came from the Sunshine Welfare Home, both were only high school graduates, and even both appeared near Huaixin Road on the night of the incident."

"With so many coincidences piling up, not only me, but even the head of the investigation team in charge of the investigation had a series of doubts. In the following period, they visited the Sunshine Welfare Home, Lanjiang No. 4 Middle School, and the fast food restaurant where you used to work."

There was no evidence to support Gu Cheng's identity. All the witnesses only remembered Gu Chengyan, not Gu Cheng. In addition, the former had just died and the latter suddenly appeared. Su Changqing had an extremely absurd yet relatively complete guess.

Gu Chengyan is Gu Cheng. Their life trajectories can completely overlap as long as they are of the same gender. As for why she changed from male to female, Su Changqing speculated that it was related to supernatural abilities.

“Song Shiyan, the former director of the Hermit Branch of Lanjiang City, is my daughter’s superior. He was the one who entered your identity information. The rest of the process is relatively simple.” Su Wanxi could let An Zhishui modify Gu Cheng’s personal information, but as long as someone in the know was involved, he could enter the data countless times.

Original origin...

As expected of Su Wanwan's father, he must be someone who can support such a large family. Gu Cheng bit her lower lip lightly, her two fair and tender legs pressed tightly together.

It's understandable that she doesn't understand, but Gu Cheng wants to try her best to win her over.

"Uncle Su, it's because of my health condition that..." Seeing the girl hesitate, Su Changqing nodded and continued the conversation.

"That accounts for part of the reason."

To put it bluntly, no one knows what side effects this change might bring. Gu Cheng may only have two or three years left to live, and Su Changqing certainly doesn't want his daughter to fall in love with a dying man.

"If I were to reveal your situation, Xiaoxi might not continue to love you," the man explained casually, as if he had already won.

Yes, Gu Cheng thought, because she had already confessed everything when Su Wanxi confessed: her insecurities, her past, and her heart that had become disordered only for the other person.

"No need for Uncle to worry, Su Wanwan knew a long time ago."

Her tone was unusually sharp, and Gu Cheng rubbed her temples, her eyes only fixed on the sparkling Cartier diamond ring.

"I like you" is your biggest trump card when facing him.

However, just as no one throws out the highest card first when playing cards, Gu Cheng cannot rely solely on Su Wanxi's love to solve all her problems.

“Uncle Su, if you are really worried, I can show you my medical report to ensure that there are no problems with this body.”

Gu Cheng's situation is unique and cannot be simply summarized as a transgender person. She is certain that she is a woman now, both physically and psychologically.

Su Changqing was somewhat surprised. He had not expected that Gu Cheng would still have a way to fight back under such circumstances. The girl spoke calmly and clearly, and did not seem to have been disrupted by others.

Aside from her appearance, she does have some admirable qualities that Su Wanxi likes. Su Changqing pursed his lips, his expression devoid of any warmth.

"Miss Gu has certainly considered everything carefully..."

"But that alone is far from enough to convince me."

P.S. There will be another chapter later.

Chapter 308, Section 314: Indirect Approach

A few days ago, Su Wanshan reported a research plan on controlled nuclear fusion to Su Changqing. Along with the paper document, she also conveyed Ying Qiuhuai's detailed description of the apocalypse.

The global EMP bombardment, the pollution clouds that could kill 90 percent of the population, and the ubiquitous biological projections are enough to chill one to the bone just by hearing about them.

When Su Changqing asked his son about the specific source of the information, Su Wanshan hesitated and only said that his sister had told him.

Su Wanxi's information mainly came from her own family, with a small part relying on the intelligence network provided by the Zhou family in Jiangnan. Although Su Changqing's relationship with the Zhou family had soured due to the failure of her marriage, neither side would hide anything from the other on such matters.

Therefore, Su Wanxi's source of information is quite intriguing.

“Miss Gu, I’m curious about your role in the operation to hunt down Lin Shusheng.”

Su Changqing knew of the existence of the "Cold Crow" organization. The last attack on Liu Zilou was their doing, and Lin Shusheng had always been on the Su family's list of suspects before he left the Hermit Bureau.

"I was the main initiator of the operation, and Su Wanwan was responsible for assisting," Gu Cheng answered truthfully. After all, she was the one who abducted the girl's daughter, and now she should be prepared to be held accountable by the parents.

Su Changqing frowned but said nothing.

Based on his understanding of his daughter, Gu Cheng was only responsible for providing opportunities; the real decision on whether or not to go was up to Su Wanxi herself.

"You are also an awakened one, and you should understand the danger of this operation."

Gu Cheng nodded: "I know."

“But I cannot escape; Lin Shusheng should pay the price for his actions.”

Zhou Li has sacrificed enough for the people and the country. Even in his death, he did his best to protect the other team members. Gu Cheng will not let the murderer who killed him go unpunished.

Upon hearing this, Su Changqing leaned slightly forward, tapped his fingers lightly on the table, and said in an icy tone, "So you believe that revenge is more important than my daughter's life."

"I do not have."

Gu Cheng quickly retorted. Her exquisitely crafted beret was slightly tilted due to her excitement, so the girl reached out and straightened it, then tucked a strand of brown hair behind her head.

"I did once consider dying together with Lin Shusheng. Even if I couldn't kill him, taking a piece of his flesh would be good enough." Gu Cheng paused, somewhat worried that Su Changqing might misunderstand her as having violent tendencies. The man's expression remained unchanged, his dark eyes as calm as still water.

"Later, with the encouragement of my friends, I gradually gave up this overly radical idea."

"Uncle Zhou doesn't want me and Su Wanwan to die, so I will choose another relatively safe way to take revenge."

An Zhishui gave her a year to train herself. Although the intensity of the lightning did not improve much, Gu Cheng's fighting skills and firearms skills have far surpassed those during the Hermit Bureau period.

She was no longer a tiny ant that Lin Shusheng could easily block, but a wolf lurking in the shadows, waiting for its chance to strike.

"According to you, this operation should have been foolproof."

Su Changqing spoke calmly.

Gu Cheng naturally knew that the other party had something in mind, and she tried her best to control her tone so that her words would not sound too harsh.

"Uncle Su has more experience than me, he should know that there is no such thing as a sure thing in this world."

Su Changqing raised an eyebrow upon hearing this: "Then my daughter is also part of the bet?"

"..."

This is completely irrelevant.