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

"Huahua, come on, eat this."

Grandma Su picked up a small, yellow, square piece of fruit, her eyes softening. "This is a gift from your uncle's friend. It's a mango, and he said it's delicious, imported. Would you like to try some?"

"Thank you, Grandma."

Fu Hua: "I can do it myself."

"You sit down!"

Grandma Su pressed her down, "Why are you being so polite at Grandma's house?"

Su Rong returned with the fruit platter and said softly as she sat down, "Grandma usually doesn't let me touch these mangoes, saying they're for guests. But with Huahua here, all the rules have changed."

Grandma Su was taken aback, then laughed: "You child, are you jealous? This is Huahua's second time coming, and it's the New Year, so what's wrong with me being a little more affectionate?"

You two, one a granddaughter and the other a granddaughter, are both the apple of my eye!

Su Rong laughed: "I was just joking with Hua Hua."

Fu Hua smiled and took out a small cardboard box from her bag, handing it to Su Rong: "I heard you've been preparing for a math competition lately. This is my notes and question types. Take a look and see if they're useful."

Su Rong took it, opened it, and flipped through it. Her eyes became serious. "Thank you, Huahua. This is more complete than the materials our teacher gave us."

"If there's anything you don't understand, feel free to ask me."

Fu Hua said.

Grandpa Su looked at her for a while, then coughed a few times and stepped forward: "Huahua, how about playing a game of chess with your grandpa later? I heard you're pretty good at chess, even that old man Lin praised you."

Grandma Su glared at him: "You old man, the child just arrived, hasn't even had a sip of water, and you're already thinking about playing chess!"

"I didn't mean to..."

Grandpa Su touched his nose. "My hands are itching."

Fu Hua smiled: "Okay, I'll keep Grandpa company for a bit."

Su Cheng and Yue Xue returned for dinner.

Upon seeing Fu Hua, both of them were somewhat excited, but quickly composed themselves.

Fu Hua paid New Year's greetings to her two elders.

At the dinner table, Grandma Su kept putting food on Fu Hua's plate: "Eat more, this braised pork is so good, your mom, I mean your aunt, makes it really well."

Do you live alone? Do you always eat whatever you can find? Do you lock the door properly at night? I heard you live near Shichahai? Is that apartment building safe? Does it have a security guard?

Fu Hua answered one by one: "Grandma, don't worry, I always lock the door. I eat at the school cafeteria, and sometimes I go to the research station. The food there is pretty good."

"But we can't always eat at the cafeteria."

Grandma Su murmured, "Come over this weekend, Grandma will make you some soup. Look how thin you've gotten..."

Su Rong whispered, "Grandma, you didn't praise me like this when I got first place in the grade in the last monthly exam."

Everyone at the table burst into laughter.

Yue Xue picked up a piece of fish for her daughter: "Your grandma feels sorry for Huahua being alone outside. Be good, Mom loves you too."

Grandpa Su said to Fu Hua, "Alright, everyone, say less and let the child eat quietly."

When Grandpa Su spoke, everyone else smiled and agreed.

After the meal, Grandpa Su called Fu Hua to his study.

Grandma Su followed her in and closed the door.

The study fell silent.

Grandpa Su spoke first: "Huahua, we all know about the Fu family's affairs."

Fu Chaochao, that kind of adopted daughter, dared to harm people, she should go to jail, you did the right thing.

That adopted daughter shouldn't have stayed at home in the first place. Your parents are foolish, especially your mother, she's a complete idiot.

"Child, don't overthink these things."

Grandma Su held Fu Hua's hand and gently patted the back of her hand.

The soft, warm palms convey warmth.

Fu Hua smiled slightly; the Fu family's affairs really didn't affect her much.

From the beginning, she came from the countryside and never intended to rely on the Fu family.

Grandpa Su sighed: "Let's not talk about her anymore. Huahua, if you need any help with your research in the future, just let me know."

Although the Su family isn't as powerful as it used to be, they still have some connections. Your uncle works at a newspaper and knows some people in the cultural world.

"Your maternal grandfather used to work in the Ministry of Education, so I have some influence in the education system."

Fu Hua said earnestly, "Thank you, Grandpa and Grandma. I'm doing well now. The research station and the military are very supportive of me."

Grandma Su's eyes reddened again: "Your mother... Yu Rou, after all, is your mother. She's confused, she's biased, but... can you please stop holding a grudge against her?"

Fu Hua remained silent for a few seconds.

"Grandma, I don't hate her."

Her voice was calm. "I have too many things on my mind: research, studies, future plans, and I can't let go of hatred."

All beings suffer, and Su Yurou has her own obsession.

She has her own path.

We just need to be wary of human nature.

Sometimes she thinks, what if she didn't have these talents?

He really was just a child from a remote mountain village.

Insufficient understanding, insufficient ability

So, can I still sit here today?

Will I still be able to gain respect from others?

Will Xie Ci still like me?

the answer is negative.

So she needs to stay alert.

Only by being sufficiently clear-headed can one sever unrealistic expectations.

Only then can we go further.

Fu Hua smiled slightly: "She owes me a debt of gratitude."

As long as she acknowledges the Su family, she cannot say a single word against Su Yurou.

After all, a daughter comes first, then a granddaughter.

Grandma Su's tears fell as she tightly grasped Fu Hua's hand: "Good child... good child... I'm relieved that you think this way."

Grandpa Su patted his wife on the shoulder.

Then, Fu Hua smiled and asked, "Now, can Wai Neng play chess with Grandpa?"

Grandma Su burst into laughter through her tears, giving him a playful push: "You old man, you're incorrigible! Still thinking about this!"

Grandpa Su was as happy as a child: "I heard from Old Lin and his group that this girl is good at chess, even winning endgames. I have to see what she's got today!"

Fu Hua stood up: "Then, Grandpa, please give me your guidance."

The chessboard was set up, and Su Rong quietly walked in and stood to the side to watch.

Grandpa Su made a decisive move, and Fu Hua responded with a quick move.

"Huahua,"

Su Rong suddenly said softly, "We might be rivals in the next math competition."

Fu Hua looked up at her and smiled, "Then I'm really looking forward to it."

The chess piece landed with a crisp sound.

In the study, an old man and a young man were playing chess, while the old man and the young man watched from the sidelines.

The sound of firecrackers drifted in from outside the window, signaling the start of the new year.

It was already dark when we came out of the Su family's courtyard house.

Her uncle, Su Cheng, was going to drive her, but Fu Hua insisted on taking the bus.

Firstly, she didn't want to owe anyone favors.

Secondly, she liked the feeling of walking alone in the heavy snow.

Fu Hua carried the bag of apples and two boxes of pastries and fruit that Old Mrs. Su had insisted on giving her.

As I walked on the thin snow, I could hear the crisp crunching sound in my ears.

The mind finds peace!

The streetlights in the alley were dim, casting a long shadow over her.

As she approached the apartment building, she saw a familiar figure standing at the entrance of the building.

They were also carrying large and small bags in their hands, and a layer of fine snow had settled on their shoulders.

"Acknowledgements?"

Fu Hua quickened her pace.

Xie Ci turned around. Under the streetlight, his face and ears were red from the cold, and tiny ice crystals clung to his eyelashes.

Upon seeing Fu Hua, a smile curved his lips: "Fu Hua? You're back."

"Why didn't you go upstairs to wait?"

Fu Hua reached into her bag for her keys. "It's so cold outside."

"It didn't take long."

Xie Ci's voice was tinged with laughter, "I just wanted to see you the moment you got back."

Fu Hua looked up at him, said nothing, and turned to open the unit door.

The warmth from the hallway enveloped the two as they entered the elevator.