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

Su Cheng gave his daughter an appreciative look: "Rongrong is right. Fu Hua is ambitious and capable."

What she needs least right now is sympathy and suddenly appearing relatives.

"If our Su family wants to acknowledge her and integrate her into the family, we still need to find a suitable time and use a method she can accept."

Yue Xue sighed, "I just feel sorry for that child. Yu Rou is so foolish... She doesn't care about her own daughter, but she dotes on her adopted daughter. Now that her adopted daughter is in prison, she's locked herself up."

Su Huai-ren remained silent for a long time before finally speaking: "Chengzi, find some time to meet with Fu Hua, either under the guise of work or academic exchange."

"Let's make contact first and see how the child is doing. If she's willing to have more contact with the Su family, that would be best. If not..."

The old man sighed, "Then we'll keep an eye on things secretly. We don't want the child to suffer any injustice without us knowing."

"Dad, don't worry."

Su Cheng nodded. "Professor Yan is my senior from university. It won't be too abrupt for me to get in touch with him through this relationship. Xiaoxiao was the one who edited and published Fu Hua's report on the math competition. It's quite a coincidence."

Su Xiao is Su Cheng's niece.

I just transferred from a publishing house to work at Science and Technology Daily.

Su Cheng raised his glass. "Come on, let's celebrate the New Year first. Fu Hua's matter can't be rushed, but it also can't be dragged out too long."

The family clinked glasses, but everyone had something on their mind.

Su Rong lowered her head and ate her food, her eyes calm.

But in his heart he was thinking of Fu Hua.

Its appearance in Beijing for only six months has stirred up a storm.

Mathematics gold medal, rising star in scientific research, quality...

Every label was dazzlingly bright.

"Rongrong,"

Yue Xue served her some food. "How's your preparation for the math competition next semester?"

"good."

Su Rong smiled, "However, I estimate that she will have a very strong opponent in Beijing this year. She will probably participate in the national finals, so winning the gold medal will be a bit difficult."

Su Cheng frowned: "Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Fu Hua winning the gold medal is an exception. You can't compare yourself to her."

"I didn't compare myself to her."

Su Rong interrupted her father, her smile remaining gentle.

"I just think it's good to have a goal. I want to try what Huahua can do."

Both were exceptionally talented young women, and their previous winter camp competition...

She didn't even get close to the bronze medal, let alone the gold.

They were all relatives, and she felt that her talent might not be bad at all.

In terms of resources, the Su family spares no effort compared to the Fu family.

The atmosphere at the table froze subtly for a moment.

Su Huai-ren looked at his granddaughter and slowly said, "Rongrong, Huahua is your cousin. After she's officially recognized, you two should get along well."

"I know, Grandpa."

Su Rong nodded, "I will."

But there was something else in that smile.

.........

That evening, in the study of the Fu family's old house, Fu Zhengguo called to his eldest son, Fu Lei.

"Have you found out anything about Fu Hua's military project?"

Fu Lei lowered his voice: "I've inquired, and it's a preliminary study on encrypted defense communications, which is quite advanced."

Fu Hua is the deputy technical team leader, though only in name, she has access to core information. "Dad, if this goes well..."

"How does it work?"

Fu Zhengguo sneered, "Look at that girl's temper, do you think she'd let us pull any strings?"

"She wouldn't allow it, but her second brother is still her father."

Fu Lei's eyes flickered. "Dad, you know the Fu family has been declining these past few years. The third son is just coasting along in the cultural department, and I've reached the top in logistics."

Among the younger generation, Songchuan is alright, but he's only a company commander in the Beijing artillery company; it's too slow to gain seniority. Youchuan… let's not even mention him. Now, finally, Fuhua has emerged…”

"She's a girl."

Fu Zhengguo interrupted him.

"What's wrong with the girl?"

Fu Lei chuckled, "Girls are easier to control. She's young and immature now, but in a few years, she'll have to get married and have children, right?"

If my energy is diverted, won't I have to hand over those projects and resources to my family to manage?

I heard that the Xie family's young man is pursuing her relentlessly, but Old Master Xie already has a marriage prospect. Whether she can actually enter the Xie family is uncertain. The Fu family, we are her true family.

Fu Zhengguo smoked silently, his expression inscrutable amidst the swirling smoke.

This move is extremely important.

If one moves, the whole game will be saved.

Taking the wrong path will lead to utter ruin...

"Let's take a look first."

Old Master Fu narrowed his eyes: "Once that girl hits a wall, she'll understand the importance of family. Then... we'll talk about it."

On the afternoon of the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, Fu Hua arrived at the entrance of the Su family's courtyard house, carrying large and small bags.

Grandma Su happened to be watering the flowers in the yard.

"Grandma, Happy Chinese New Year."

Fu Hua's voice was clear and bright: "I've come to wish you a Happy New Year."

The kettle in Grandma Su's hand fell to the ground with a "clatter".

She froze for a few seconds, then her eyes instantly welled up with tears.

She quickly walked over and grabbed Fu Hua's hand: "You silly child... why did you come by yourself? I was saying I'd have your uncle pick you up. Come, come, come in quickly!"

Fu Hua was pulled into the courtyard, and the things in her hands were taken away.

As she walked, Grandma Su called into the house, "Old man! Rongrong, Chengzi, come out and see who's here!"

Grandpa Su peeked out of the study window, his glasses slipping down to the tip of his nose.

Seeing Fu Hua, a smile appeared on his face: "Good girl, you're here?"

"Grandpa, Happy Chinese New Year."

Su Rong came out of the side room, holding a math problem set in her hand.

She paused when she saw Fu Hua.

He then smiled gently and said, "Huahua is here."

Fu Hua smiled slightly and nodded.

In the main room, Fu Hua placed the gifts on the table: "Grandma, Grandpa, these are for you two, these are for my uncle and aunt, and these are for my cousins."

Grandma Su slapped her hand: "You silly child, why are you buying things when you come back to your own home? Do you think it's easy for you to earn money when you're all alone out there? You need to save your money, you know?"

As she spoke, the old lady choked up.

He couldn't help but curse under his breath, "The Fu family is all bad."

To leave such a young child to wander outside.

Fu Xiao is a dead man too!

"grandmother,"

Fu Hua smiled and said, "I have an allowance, more than one, so it's enough."

"Life is full of expenses! We need to make ends meet now, but we also need to think about the future."

Grandma Su pulled her to sit on the sofa, her hand never letting go.

"Let Grandma take a good look... You've lost weight, you must not be eating properly. Living alone, are you always just making do?"

Grandpa Su sat down beside her and looked at Fu Hua: "Your mother, I mean Yu Rou, does she know you're here?"

Fu Hua shook her head: "I didn't tell the Fu family."

"It's right not to tell."

Grandpa Su nodded. "That family is muddle-headed."

Grandma Su glared at him: "Why are you saying these things during the New Year?"

Then she turned to Fu Hua and said, "Your child, are you hungry? Grandma will get you some snacks. Rongrong, go and get that box of peach shortbread and all the other snacks from the cupboard, as well as the oranges your dad bought yesterday, and oh yes, all those imported snacks and chocolates..."

"Okay, Grandma."

Su Rong got up to get it, her movements quick and nimble.

She placed the snack box in front of Fu Hua and then busied herself washing the fruit.