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

After spending half a day at the orphanage, Wang Xian prepared to leave.

Before leaving, he found Dean Zhong.

"Director, I have a gift for the orphanage."

Dean Zhong paused for a moment, then waved his hand, "Little Fairy, your return to see us is the best gift. No need..."

Wang Xian interrupted him, smiling as she said, "Director, please don't be so quick to refuse. It's nothing valuable, it's just... someone will take care of the orphanage from now on."

He looked at Wang Yuanshan, who was standing not far away.

Wang Yuanshan immediately walked over, shook hands with Dean Zhong, and smiled:

"Hello Dean Zhong, I am Wang Yuanshan from the Xingquan Wang family. From now on, all expenses, supplies, and personnel arrangements for the orphanage will be handled by the Xingquan Wang family."

"Please feel free to contact us anytime if you need anything."

Dean Zhong opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but for a moment he didn't know what to say.

The Wang family of Xingquan is a long-established family in Xingquan City.

Although they were marginalized by the Wang family in the capital for some reason, the Wang family in Xingquan City still wields considerable power.

At least he was not from the same social class as the orphanage director.

Wang Yuanshan seemed to sense Dean Zhong's concerns and added:

"Please rest assured, Director, this is just a small token of our Wang family's appreciation for the orphanage. There are no strings attached, and we don't ask for anything in return."

"Please consider us... on behalf of Young Master Xian, to thank you for taking care of us all these years."

Dean Zhong remained silent for a long while before finally looking at Wang Xian, his eyes slightly red.

He reached out and patted Wang Xian's shoulder forcefully.

"Good child...you've grown up."

Wang Xian grasped the hospital director's hand and said earnestly:

"Dean, thank you for all these years. Without you, Da Chongzi and I wouldn't be where we are today."

Dean Zhong shook his head and remained silent.

Some things don't need to be said.

After leaving the orphanage, Wang Xian took Qin Chong and boarded the flying vehicle back to the Wang family villa.

Qin Chong pressed his face against the window the whole way, staring wide-eyed at the scenery outside, occasionally exclaiming things like "Wow!", "So high!", "The clouds are so white!"

Wang Xian looked at him with a smile on her lips.

It is worth mentioning that the Wang family of Xingquan is no longer the third-rate power in the province it once was.

After the case of the provincial top scorer being impersonated was settled, the Wang family of Xingquan was commended for their contributions to the case—especially Wang Yuanshan's immediate retrieval and rescue of Wang Xian.

Therefore, the Xingquan Wang family has been reinstated by the Imperial Capital Wang family and has received a large amount of resources.

Even more coincidentally, with the trial of the provincial governor Li Mo, the network of connections he led that had been entrenched in Nanzhao Province for many years was uprooted, leaving a large number of key positions vacant.

These positions.

A portion of it was used by the Wang family to maintain their network of relationships.

After all, suppressing a top-five figure in the province would require some price to pay, even with the Wang family's influence, and would also require giving some benefits to those who helped.

The remaining part.

The Wang family only occupied a few of the highest core positions; the rest were all given to the Xingquan Wang family!

As long as the Xingquan Wang family can absorb these positions and digest the resources and influence gained this time, they will definitely become a first-class force in Nanzhao Province within a few years!

This achievement drove the entire Xingquan Wang family to the brink of madness with excitement.

Wang Yuanshan, as the key figure who was the first to find Wang Xian and escorted him all the way, became the greatest contributor to the Xingquan Wang family.

He knew perfectly well who was responsible for all of this.

Therefore, when he learned that Wang Xian was leaving the orphanage, Wang Yuanshan rushed over immediately.

In front of Wang Xian, he solemnly stated his position:

"Young Master Xian, from now on, as long as you and the Wang family give the order, I, Wang Yuanshan, and the entire Xingquan Wang family will absolutely go through fire and water, even at the cost of our lives!"

Wang Xian looked at him and nodded.

He knew that this was the choice of a smart person.

Besides the Xingquan Wang family, there was another person who also received huge benefits.

Sun Tianrui.

Former Director of the Chaofan Police Station in Xingquan City.

In the case of the provincial top scorer being impersonated, he withstood immense pressure, confronting Hengjin Group, the provincial governor Li Mo, and Bai Zhengqing's vast network of connections, always standing by Wang Xian's side.

He clearly had an ulterior motive.

But that's just how the world is.

If you can't offer others any benefit from you, they won't even acknowledge you.

So don't look at what he's thinking, but look at what he's doing.

Now that Li Mo has fallen from power, his network of connections has been thoroughly investigated, including Sun Tianrui's former superior, a deputy director of the Extraordinary Affairs Bureau of Nanzhao Province.

The space is now available.

Sun Tianrui was promoted without any trouble and became the deputy director of the Extraordinary Affairs Department of Nanzhao Province.

From a municipal director to a provincial deputy director, it's like he's on a rocket!

But this is not the end.

The Wang family privately hinted to Sun Tianrui that as long as he could meet the minimum requirements for becoming a department head within five years, the Wang family could help him take another step up and become a department head.

Sun Tianrui had been in that position of municipal bureau chief for more than a decade.

He had no powerful backers and his background wasn't strong enough, so he could only watch helplessly as those less capable than him rose through the ranks, while he remained stagnant, seeing no hope whatsoever.

And now.

He only helped Wang Xian out, and he was promoted to deputy director, and there is hope that he will be promoted even further in five years!

How could Sun Tianrui not be excited?

He's very savvy.

He immediately made his stance clear to Wang Xian and the Wang family—from now on, he would work for the Wang family.

He knew that only by completely siding with the Wang family could he secure his position.

Only then will he have room to rise further.

In this world, sometimes choosing sides is more important than ability.

……

The aircraft landed steadily in the courtyard of the Wang family villa.

Wang Xian led Qin Chong off the aircraft and into the living room.

In the living room, Wang Yeliu was sitting on the sofa, flipping through some documents.

When she saw them come in, she looked up and gave them a gentle smile.

"You're back?"

Wang Xian nodded and led Qin Chong to Wang Yeliu.

"Aunt, this is my brother who grew up with me, Qin Chong."

He paused, then said to Qin Chong:

"Da Chongzi, this is my aunt."

Qin Chong looked at the elegant, gentle-smiling woman before him and nervously scratched his head. He stood there awkwardly for several seconds before finally managing to stammer out:

"Auntie...Hello, Auntie..."

Wang Yeliu couldn't help but laugh when she saw his simple and honest appearance.

She stood up, walked to Qin Chong, reached out and gently rubbed his head, the same gesture Wang Xian had made.

"Hello, Qin Chong, I am Xiao Xian's aunt. You don't need to be so polite in front of me in the future."

Qin Chong felt a little embarrassed by the massage, but also found it very comfortable. He chuckled and nodded sheepishly.

"Okay...okay, Auntie."

Wang Xian spoke again:

"Auntie, there's one more thing."

He paused, organizing his thoughts:

"I've discovered a power awakening within Da Chongzi. That should be a sign of his talent awakening."

"Moreover, that power is very strong; I estimate it to be at least S-rank or higher."

Wang Yeliu's eyes narrowed slightly.

S-level or higher?

She looked at Qin Chong, her eyes becoming serious.

Are you sure?

Wang Xian nodded.

"Moreover," he continued, "the awakening of the Great Prince is very slow."

"At the current pace, it may take two or three years to be completely completed."

"Auntie, is there any way to speed up his awakening process?"