"Ningning, how are Ningning and Anâan doing?" It was Sheng Laosan.
"Dad." Sheng Ning laughed happily, "I have good news for you, Anâan has been admitted, Anâan has been admitted to the National Security University. Itâs the top school, and graduates at the very least become junior leaders."
Sheng Laosan certainly knew how prestigious National Security University was. "Thatâs great, thatâs great..." Sheng Laosan was overjoyed, "I just knew Anâan could do it, I just knew Anâan could do it. How did she get in? Wait a minute! Itâs not even time for the university entrance exams yet."
"Itâs a special recruitment, with full tuition waiver."
"Really? Youâre not lying to me?"
"Iâm not lying to you, Iâll let Anâan tell you herself."
When Sheng Laosan took the call, Shen Luhua, Xu Yingshan, and Xu Xianxiong and his wife were all gathered around. When they heard Anâan had been admitted to National Security University, they all showed looks of shock.
"Our town has never had a university student before!"
"Anâan really makes us proud."
"No way, such a big happy event calls for setting off firecrackers, and we must host a dinner celebration."
"I have them ready, just got new stock." Xu Yingshan, who runs a small store, had just stocked up in his warehouse for the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival.
Shen Luhua was also thrilled, proudly saying, "Thatâs the National Security University, you all donât know how great this university is."
"How great?"
Three pairs of eyes looked at her intently.
"Almost all leading officials from the Four Regions have graduated from this university, like Qigang who advanced through outstanding performance and remarkable military achievements, but still had to go to National Security University for further studies. Itâs almost become an unwritten rule."
"Wouldnât Anâan also get into the General Union?"
"More than that, once Anâan graduates, sheâll be a comrade!" Shen Luhua laughed. She used to hope for Anâan to live an ordinary life, but after seeing Mayor Liuâs foolish son, she dared not think that way anymore.
"Luhua, Anâan wants to talk to you on the phone."
"Alright, alright." As the youngest daughter of the Shen Family, Shen Luhua knew the score better than anyone. She carefully asked Anâan why she was specially recruited.
When she found out it was due to an exceptional memory and reading storage capacity, she almost dropped the phone in her hand.
"Mom, are you okay? Why arenât you speaking?"
"...Nothing, nothing!" After all, Hai Yunfengâs genes were in her, unexpectedly inheriting his strengths and even amplifying them. Shen Luhua had a premonition that the secret she had painstakingly kept hidden for so many years might soon be uncovered.
But she let go. Sometimes, a personâs fate cannot be escaped.
If it was discovered, she would accept her fate! Maybe by then, Anâan would be able to protect herself, and no one could harm her.
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In the bustling crowd of the city train station, a woman in an emerald green dress appeared on the steps. She was followed by an auntie carrying her luggage, looking particularly impressive.
"Lady..."
"Donât call me Lady." Han Xiaoqiu said unhappily, "Call me Sister Han." This wasnât the Southern Small City, where she could act as the presidentâs wife. Here, she was nothing, and if she dared to call herself Lady, sheâd be ridiculed.
"Yes!"
Han Xiaoqiu was almost fifty years old, and although she had fine crowâs feet at the corners of her eyes, she maintained herself well and remained charming.