The fake heiress loves to act? The max-level boss isn't interested in playing along.

As soon as she said that, all eyes at the table turned to Fu Hua.

Su Yurou's expression changed slightly; she knew that Chaochao and Youchuan had prepared gifts.

However, she didn't tell Fu Hua to prepare a gift at all.

Firstly, I felt that the child had just come back and didn't understand these things, and didn't have anything worth showing off.

Secondly, I felt it was unnecessary.

If the second wife has four children, prepare gifts for them all.

It made it seem like they were flattering the old couple.

Fu Xiao frowned and glanced at Fu Chaochao.

Just as she was about to speak up to defuse the situation, Old Mrs. Fu looked over:

"What kind of gift is it? I'm quite curious!"

Her tone softened somewhat; after all, she had just received a shawl knitted by hand by her second wife, and she was in a good mood.

"Hurry up, take it out and let's take a look."

All eyes were on Fu Hua.

The members of the first and third wives looked at each other, their expressions amusement at the situation.

The cousins ​​looked on with curiosity.

Fu Chaochao had a faint smile on her lips.

Looking at Fu Hua's schoolbag, what else could she possibly have inside besides books?

Fu Hua stood quietly for two seconds, then took off the backpack from her shoulder.

She reached into her schoolbag, and under the guise of rummaging through it, a thought subtly shifted within her.

Beside the spiritual spring in the space, there is a certificate for the first prize in the mathematics league, which was freshly awarded yesterday.

When you touch it with your fingertips, you can feel the unique crispness of the paper.

It was taken out of the schoolbag and tied with a red ribbon.

"grandmother,"

Fu Hua handed it over with both hands, "This is the certificate I just received yesterday, the first prize in the National High School Mathematics League. I'm giving it to you as a birthday gift."

The table fell silent for a moment.

Then, with a "whoosh," a murmur of discussion arose.

"First prize in the Mathematics League?!"

"The nationwide one? I heard from my neighbor that this year's questions were especially difficult!"

"This birthday gift is quite unique!"

Grandma Fu's expression shifted slightly as she took the paper tube and untied the ribbon.

The certificate was unfolded, with black ink on white paper.

Stamped with the red seals of the Ministry of Education and the Mathematical Society,

The inscription clearly reads, "Fu Hua won first prize in the National High School Mathematics League," and the date is yesterday.

Fu Xiao suddenly stood up: "Huahua, this... the results came out yesterday? Why didn't you tell the family?"

"I only dropped him off at school yesterday after school."

Fu Hua said calmly, "I forgot."

Yesterday, I planned to catch the person who was following her.

She genuinely forgot; she didn't intentionally keep quiet.

Su Yurou stared blankly at the certificate.

His gaze unconsciously drifted to Chaochao, afraid that she might be unhappy.

Fu Youchuan was equally dumbfounded.

He also participated in the competition, but he didn't even win a third prize, let alone a first prize.

Only then did he realize that

This younger sister has an incredibly extraordinary talent for learning.

Only someone like that is worthy of being his sister.

Several old comrades-in-arms gathered around the table to take a look.

An elderly man who looked like a scholar adjusted his glasses.

He exclaimed in amazement, "Old Fu, your granddaughter is amazing! I know about this competition; there are fewer than twenty people in the entire province who can win first prize! She's a sure thing for the winter camp."

"More than that!"

Another elderly man in a Zhongshan suit chimed in, "My grandson participated last year, and I heard that Peking University organized a research station this year."

If this child can get into the winter camp, he might get noticed by the research station. That would be amazing, truly amazing!

Exclamations of praise filled the air.

The expressions on the faces of the first and third wives were complicated.

Their children either didn't participate or were eliminated in the school's competition selection.

What incredible luck Fu Xiao and his wife had!

Both the adopted daughter and the biological daughter have brought honor to the two of them.

Fu Lie whispered to his sister, "Wow, I didn't realize he was such a top student..."

Fu Chaochao's smile froze.

She stared intently at the certificate, her nails digging tightly into the hem of her skirt.

Then, as if remembering something, his gaze relaxed again.

Mr. and Mrs. Fu, however, were not so excited.

The old man glanced at the certificate and nodded: "Hmm, not bad."

That was the end of it.

Grandma Fu rolled up the certificate, retied the ribbon, and casually tossed it aside.

His tone was flat: "Winning a first prize isn't that impressive."

These words stunned the guests who had just been praising the event.

I had long heard that the Fu family valued martial arts over academics, and it seems that it is true.

They've already won first prize; if this were in their own home...

We should at least set up three or five tables and invite relatives and friends to show off.

They, on the other hand, just casually uttered a few words, saying it was nothing.

The old lady looked up at Fu Hua with a scrutinizing gaze: "When can you get into university without taking the college entrance exam? That's what real talent is."

Or, like your younger sister Chaochao, winning a gold medal in a piano competition would bring honor to the family.

She paused, then emphasized, "For a girl, it's not enough to just be good at studying. You've seen Chaochao's embroidery too."

That's the skill a girl should learn.

You grew up in the countryside, so you inevitably have some bad habits that you'll have to change when you come home.

Learn from your mom and Chaochao, okay?

What kind of nonsense is this?

A woman's perspective.

The table fell silent, and the old comrades-in-arms all frowned.

Grandma Fu showed no sign of stopping, glancing sideways at Fu Hua: "I heard from your mother that you're helping out at some research station?"

Fu Hua nodded: "Yes, the Peking University research station provides a monthly stipend..."

"You're still a student. Does your second son really need a little girl like you to go out and earn your own tuition?"

The old lady said coldly, "From now on, you'll rest at home on Saturdays and Sundays. Either learn some things that children should do, what do you say?"

The table fell silent.

That's a harsh statement.

The expressions of the old comrades at the table shifted slightly, and they looked at each other in bewilderment.

Kyoto University Research Station?

Is it the one they know?

Are the Fu family members out of their minds?

Such a promising talent, instead of being properly nurtured, they're just left at home doing embroidery?

Grandpa Fu held his teacup, his eyes lowered, as if he hadn't heard.

In this situation, the old lady was making things difficult for Fu Hua by finding fault with the second wife.

Su Yurou's expression darkened. She stepped forward and tried to smooth things over: "Mom, Huahua, she..."

"I'm asking her a question."

Grandma Fu interrupted sharply, her eyes fixed on Fu Hua, "The eldest is unruly, and the youngest is ignorant too."

Girls should act like girls. And you, as their mother, don't understand; you just watch her act recklessly?

"I……"

Su Yurou was speechless, her eyes slightly red as she glanced at Fu Xiao.

As soon as Fu Xiao took a step, Fu Hua, who had been standing quietly, moved.

The sunlight streaming through the window shone on her face, making her phoenix eyes appear exceptionally bright.

"grandmother,"

She spoke, her voice steady.

"This is a new society now; women hold up half the sky. You've probably heard that saying, right?"

Someone at the table gasped.

Grandma Fu's face darkened: "Are you lecturing me?"

"I wouldn't dare."

Fu Hua's tone was detached and cold. "I just want to say that times have changed."

Girls can not only study, but also work, do scientific research, and compete in sports.

Last week in the basketball game, I helped my school beat the city's No. 1 High School.

Director Wang from the Sports Commission was also there at the time. He said that if I wanted, I could directly join the national team.

These words caused an uproar at the table.

"Basketball game? What basketball game?"

Auntie asked curiously.