Replace me as the top scholar? Go talk to my Marshal Grandpa!

After confirming Wang Xian's determination.

Wang Qi remained silent for a long time, then sighed inwardly.

He recalled that when he was Wang Xian's age, he also had such an inviolable bottom line, and he also refused to budge an inch in order to maintain his dignity.

But after being caught in the vortex of power for too long, he gradually learned to weigh the pros and cons, and to compromise and exchange.

Is this maturity, or some kind of pathetic wear and tear?

I will no longer try to persuade Wang Xian.

Wang Qi nodded slowly, his voice steady and clear:

"it is good."

He looked into Wang Xian's eyes and said, slowly and deliberately, "Xiao Xian, we respect your decision."

Wang Zhen opened his mouth, as if to say something.

Wang Dongyi also frowned.

Wang Yeliu looked at Wang Xian with eyes full of heartache and worry.

But they saw that their elder brother had already made his stance clear, and they also saw Wang Xian's uncompromising demeanor.

In the end, he didn't say anything.

They also respect Wang Xian's decision.

Even if, in their view, the cost of this decision was too high.

Wang Yeliu walked gently to Wang Xian's side.

He reached out and gently ruffled Wang Xian's hair, his tone deliberately relaxed as he said:

"Little Fairy, actually, talent... isn't that important."

She looked at Wang Xian and forced a smile:

"With the resources of our Wang family, even if we can't train you into a top expert, we can still make you a master in your own right."

"So don't be too anxious about your talent, and don't put too much pressure on yourself."

Wang Zhen nodded as well.

His tone wasn't as urgent as before; instead, it carried a sense of carefree abandon.

"Yes! Little Fairy, don't overthink it."

"What S-class or not? Our Wang family hasn't relied solely on talent all these years."

"Resources, connections, backing—aren't those strengths? I can't guarantee you anything else, but I can ensure you live a life of wealth and honor, and that you won't be bullied by anyone. I have that much ability!"

Wang Dongyi smiled gently and continued the conversation:

"Little Fairy, your third uncle has been at Tsinghua and Peking Universities for so many years. I have seen too many geniuses who were born with extraordinary talent but died halfway through, and I have also seen strong people who were of average talent but relied on perseverance and resources to reach the top step by step."

"Talent is just the starting point, not the end."

"Your indomitable spirit is the most important thing."

The three elders were just emphasizing how important the "talent transplantation technology" and the "future" were, and they were earnestly advising Wang Xian not to lose sight of the bigger picture for the sake of small gains.

But when Wang Xian made it clear that even if she had to give up her talent and her future, she would never compromise with those people.

But they immediately changed their tune.

What? Talent isn't that important. Our Wang family doesn't rely on talent for a living. What's most precious is your drive.

Such double standards, such irrationality, yet so...warmth.

Wang Xian felt a slight lump in her throat as she listened to these words.

He blinked hard, suppressing the heat.

Is this the kind of care that comes from the elders in the family?

They disregard logic, interests, and the balance of pros and cons.

It's simply because I care about you.

Therefore, they are willing to understand, respect, and even unconditionally support any decision you make.

Wang Xian lowered her head and softly hummed in agreement.

I didn't say much in thanks.

Some things are better left unsaid.

And at this very moment—

A cold, emotionless mechanical voice suddenly rang in Wang Xian's mind!

The voice appeared directly in the depths of his consciousness, crystal clear:

【Ding--】

[The location for the "Chance to Check In" event has been updated.]

[Please go to Chenxi Orphanage in Xingquan City to check in.]

[This sign-in event will grant you a Seven-Star Opportunity: SSS-Rank Talent - Dao Evolution Divine Heart.]

The voice was cold, mechanical, and devoid of any emotion.

But Wang Xian was overjoyed the moment she heard those words!

system!

After being silent for so long, the "Chance Sign-in System" is finally making a move again!

And this time, the opportunity to sign in was actually—

SSS-level talent!

Wang Xian tried hard to control her facial expressions and not lose her composure.

But his heart was pounding like a drum.

What the Bai family would fight tooth and nail to take away was nothing more than an S-grade item.

And the system's first move was SSS-level!

Wang Xian took a deep breath and silently recited the location in her mind:

Xingquan City...Dawn Orphanage.

That's where he grew up.

I had originally planned to go back once this current turmoil had subsided a bit.

Go see someone and take him away from there.

did not expect.

The system actually set the check-in location there.

"Looks like I'll have to head back early," Wang Xian thought to himself.

He did not show any abnormality.

The system was his most core secret, one that he absolutely could not reveal.

You must never reveal this secret, not even to your closest family members.

With this SSS-level talent as a goal.

The heavy weight that had been pressing on Wang Xian's heart for so long finally eased a little.

With their talents now recognized, they have a direction for the future.

What he needs to do now is to finish handling most of the tasks and then complete the sign-in.

Wang Qi noticed the subtle change that flashed across Wang Xian's face.

It was an expression that seemed to be both a sudden sigh of relief and a secret excitement.

Wang Qi was somewhat puzzled, but did not ask any further questions.

Look back.

Let's turn the conversation back to something more pressing.

His gaze sharpened, and his tone regained the composure and sternness befitting a family head:

"Since we have decided not to compromise with those three companies..."

He paused, a hint of coldness creeping into his voice:

"Then, since they took the initiative to scheme against our Wang family, it's time... we'd collect some interest first."

Wang Qi's gaze passed over the night outside the window, as if piercing through thousands of mountains and rivers, and saw the bustling yet cold city of the capital.

"The Sikong family, the Fu family, the Long family..."

He spoke slowly and deliberately, his tone calm, yet carrying an undeniable sense of authority:

"If you dare to stretch out your hand, don't blame us for cutting it off!!"

……

at the same time.

Thousands of miles away.

imperial capital.

A high-end private entertainment club located in the heart of the area, with a low-key and understated exterior but an extremely luxurious interior.

Inside a VIP box on the top floor, three people were sitting on a large, comfortable leather sofa.

The huge holographic projection screen in front of them was playing a live broadcast of the protest activities in front of the relevant departments of Nanzhao Province.

The scene was filled with crowds of people, and the shouts of slogans were deafening.

Sitting on the sofa to the left was an elderly man with gray hair, wearing a dark purple Tang suit, but still in good spirits.

He is Sikong Lie, the current head of the Sikong family.

Sitting on the middle single sofa was a lean, middle-aged man wearing a black Zhongshan suit with little expression on his face.

The head of the Fu family—Fu Yuan.

Sitting on the sofa to the right was a man who was on the heavier side, wearing an expensive custom-made suit, and holding a thick cigar between his fingers.

He was leisurely leaning back on the sofa, legs crossed, puffing on a cigarette.

The head of the Long family—Long Xiaotian.

The atmosphere in the private room was very relaxed.

The three chatted idly, as if waiting for the end of a performance with a predetermined outcome.