"Are you crazy? I reek of fish." Zhang Hongmei gave me a disgusted look.

"And another thing, are you out of your mind? If I were really selfish and domineering, we would have been strangers long ago. Wouldn't you find me an eyesore?"

"No, that won't happen. I'm really working hard now, firstly to achieve my goals, and secondly to support my family and ensure my future success and prosperity for my wife and children."

"Wow! Your wife and children are happy. You must keep up the good work." Zhang Hongmei raised her arm and patted Zhang Shouyi on the shoulder.

"Go wash up, there's a dinner party tonight." Zhang Shouyi rubbed Zhang Hongmei's head.

"That's enough, if you rub it again I'm going to get revenge. Can I skip the dinner party?"

"No, go quickly, your luggage is in your room."

"Brother Zhang, I really don't want to go. I don't know any of them, and they're all big shots. I'm scared."

“Hongmei, they are all elderly people, and they want to meet the female champion.”

"You're making me even more nervous. Honestly, why bring me up? Just pretend I don't exist, or treat me like I'm invisible." Zhang Hongmei muttered, having no other choice, she went back to her room to wash up.

When Zhang Hongmei came out, Zhang Shouyi was leaning against the door waiting for her.

"Are you afraid I'll run away?" He glared at Zhang Shouyi.

"Of course we have to keep a close eye on them. If they run away, there'll be nowhere to look for them," Zhang Shouyi sighed.

"What time is dinner served?"

"Now is the perfect time for us to go."

"Let's go then, I don't think I'll get enough to eat," Zhang Hongmei said, still somewhat dissatisfied.

"It's fine, just eat your food, why do you care what others do?"

"You make it sound so easy, but I get nervous in front of important people."

"Hehe, don't worry, I'm here."

Zhang Hongmei thought to herself that if it weren't for you, she might be enjoying a delicious meal right now.

Zhang Hongmei was dressed in her usual attire, not dressing up for the dinner party, mainly because she couldn't think of any way to dress up.

The two walked into the dining room side by side. Zhang Hongmei had expected there to be many people, but there were only a dozen or so, with only five or six being the actual leaders.

When Zhang Shouyi entered, only the oldest person did not stand up; the rest stood up and greeted him with smiles on their faces.

Zhang Hongmei took a half step back. She really didn't like this, but she wouldn't show it.

Suddenly sensing malice, Zhang Hongmei locked onto the person based on her intuition.

He was a middle-aged man in his thirties. Although he looked refined and cultured, Zhang Hongmei sensed a gloomy aura about him.

When the man saw Zhang Hongmei staring at him, he didn't look away but instead grinned, making Zhang Hongmei feel as if she were being entangled by a snake.

Zhang Shouyi had been watching Zhang Hongmei closely and immediately noticed her unusual movement, putting his arm around her shoulder. At that moment, the man also looked away.

"Bring him here now?" a dignified voice rang out.

Zhang Shouyi released Zhang Hongmei, who was struggling slightly, and the two of them went to the old man together.

“Hongmei, this is General Gu Chuanming, one of the founding generals of the People’s Republic of China.”

"Mr. Gu, this is Zhang Hongmei."

Zhang Hongmei bowed deeply and said, "Hello, General Gu."

"Are you stupid, girl? What General Gu? Am I that old?"

Zhang Hongmei also lost her temper, "You really are hard to please! That's a respectful way of addressing you, okay?"

"How dare you talk back to your elders, you little brat?"

"See? I told you you were hard to please, and you still didn't like it. I called you 'Old General,' and you complained that I made you sound old. I treated you like someone my own age, and you said I didn't respect the elderly. You think you're right no matter what?"

All eyes were on this spot, and most of them were secretly gloating. They were really ignorant of their own limitations, daring to speak to Old Master Gu like that. They should just wait to be kicked out. However, when they thought of Zhang Shouyi, they were also a little disappointed. Old Master Gu had to give face to the people Zhang Shouyi brought.

Gu Chuanming stared fiercely at Zhang Hongmei, noticing that although the girl was a little nervous, she showed no fear.

"Hahaha, that's great. Come, sit next to me. Chengzi, bring me the gift I prepared."

Zhang Hongmei thought to herself, "What a fickle old man." But she still obediently sat down beside him.

"You're scaring me," Zhang Hongmei said softly to the old man, sounding helpless.

"I didn't see any fear in you; I knew you were very brave."

"Nonsense, I'm an inexperienced girl who's never seen the world, of course I'd be scared. Don't try to ruin my reputation."

“Look, you’re the only one in this room who dares to talk to me like that.” Gu Chuanming shoved an old-looking wooden box into Zhang Hongmei’s hands.

“That’s because I treat you as an elder, not as a great general who risked his life for the country and its people. I’m not in politics, and I don’t have to worry about what you think of me. Honestly, I’m not as endearing as an elder at all.” Zhang Hongmei said, opening the box as she spoke. This was a matter of politeness and respect for someone’s elder.

"This is too valuable." Zhang Hongmei slammed the box shut and handed it to Gu Chuanming. Even Zhang Shouyi didn't see what was inside.

"Take it if I give it to you; it's just for show."

“Then I don’t want it either.” Zhang Hongmei’s attitude was very firm.

"You don't want it, but perhaps Zhang Shouyi needs it?"

“If he needs it, let him earn it through his own strength and ability. With his pride, he wouldn’t accept getting what he wants through a girl. You can’t insult him like that,” Zhang Hongmei said righteously.

Zhang Shouyi finally understood what it was, but that wasn't what he cared about right now. He was filled with emotion at how his little girl had stood up for him against all odds.

"Hahaha. That's great! I've never had a home or children in my life. I'm not asking for your opinion now, but informing you that you, Zhang Hongmei, will be my granddaughter from now on."

"Are you forcing me to win the lottery?" Zhang Hongmei was helpless and regretful. She should have held back her temper earlier.

"After I take care of the family and carry on the family line, it will be your responsibility to take care of me in my old age and see me off when I die."

"I am a girl."

"What's wrong with being a girl? You're a modern woman, how can you still have such outdated ideas?"

Zhang Hongmei leaned close to Gu Chuanming and whispered in his ear, "How can a girl carry on the family line?"

"Hehe, it's fine if one of your children has the surname Gu."

"Then you'd better live well, but you'll have to wait a while. I'm prepared to live alone for the rest of my life."

“You need someone's consent first!” Gu Chuanming glanced at Zhang Shouyi.

"Hehe, I'll make the decision myself." Zhang Hongmei raised her pointed chin and said arrogantly.

"Then it's settled. The ceremony will be held tomorrow at noon. I, Gu Chuanming, will have descendants now. Hahahahahaha."