The movie continued, and Gu Ye watched the two children talking animatedly on the screen. They were his children, and he was very proud of them!
The other leaders also noticed it. They had only heard that the Gu family's children were outstanding before, but today they got a direct understanding of just how outstanding they were.
The boy remained calm and composed throughout, showing no signs of nervousness. The girl, however, was tense for a minute or two before quickly regaining her composure; her eyes were resolute and her gaze piercing.
What's most striking is her posture. Although she stands there casually, an expert can tell at a glance that this child is very steady, extremely steady.
Whether the leaders present felt envy or jealousy, Liu Jiu and San Qi were oblivious, as they performed steadily until the end of the film.
"Slap slap..."
The thunderous applause was genuine encouragement, not perfunctory or mere social niceties.
Six-Nine and Three-Seven gave a crisp military salute to the assembled leaders. These two young men, like saplings of white poplars, are the successors of the new era, the flowers of the nation, and its hope.
"Great, wonderful! Commander Gu, your children are the envy of everyone!"
Commander Ma patted Gu Ye on the shoulder. He was also speaking from the heart. His eldest grandson was also quite good, but he couldn't compare. He really couldn't compare.
"That's right, you have two such outstanding children."
Commander Mu sighed. His three sons were quite good too. The eldest was an excellent pilot, the second was a researcher, and the youngest, although he refused to join the military, had been admitted to one of the top universities in the country, studying the emerging field of computer science, and would also be able to serve his country in the future. It was just that his only daughter was a bit spoiled and couldn't handle hardship. Seeing how outstanding Gu's daughter was, he even felt a little regretful.
"Thank you for the compliments, sirs. My two children are doing very well, hehe..."
Gu Ye's annoying smile made everyone's teeth itch. They knew Gu Ye well; he was usually quite humble. But when it came to his wife and children, he completely forgot about humility, his face beaming with smugness.
"Alright, your gums are showing."
Han Ye's father was closest to Gu Ye, and seeing Gu Ye like this, he was so angry he had no temper left.
Sitting at the back, Commander Yang had mixed feelings. He recalled the results of his investigation: Cao Wenze's three children were also very outstanding, especially the eldest, who was about the same age as the Gu family's children and was also very capable.
It's a pity, it has nothing to do with him anymore. He couldn't say whether he regretted it. Thinking of his other children, the eldest died young, leaving behind young children. The second child was just average, nothing special. And the youngest daughter... best left unmentioned.
The lights in the auditorium came on, and the leaders walked out one after another. Although it was a day off, there was still a lot to do, so it was a rare treat to be able to steal a moment to watch a movie.
"Great job! Keep it up!"
"Well done, keep your arrogance and complacency at bay!"
"Study hard to acquire skills so you can make greater contributions in the future!"
...
As the leaders left, they looked at the two children standing straight and said a word of encouragement: they deserved it.
When only a few children remained in the auditorium, Xu Yi came back to life.
"Gu Yun Chu, Gu Xuan Ming, this is the one!"
Xu Yi gave them both a thumbs up. Not to mention their excellent translation skills, their mental fortitude was something most people couldn't match.
Who were those sitting below? They were the top leaders of the military region, the most important leaders in the country. He didn't dare to make a sound, sitting quietly to the side, almost as thin as a quail, barely daring to breathe.
"See? Now you know how powerful I am. When I was teaching you English, you still had a little bit of distrust and underestimated me, didn't you?"
Sanqi hadn't expected to perform so well, mainly because he didn't recognize the people sitting below and hadn't realized they were all high-ranking officials. By the time he realized it, he had already gotten used to it.
"Liu Jiu, are you nervous?"
Mu Nanfang's eyes were practically sparkling. Standing in front of the screen, Liu Jiu made people overlook her appearance and outward appearance. Her composure and calmness were truly captivating.
"I was a little nervous at first, but I got over it after a while. The main thing is that I had read about this movie in a magazine, so the content was familiar to me. Also, my dad and Sanqi were there, so I felt more at ease."
Liu Jiu didn't actually realize that the people sitting below were the top military leaders; the lights in the auditorium were all off when she entered. Her father waved vigorously at her from below before she recognized him, and then she felt relieved.
It was a beautiful misunderstanding: one person didn't see clearly who was sitting below, while the other saw clearly but didn't recognize them. Otherwise, with more than a dozen high-ranking officials watching, Liu Jiu and San Qi wouldn't have remained so calm.
It was getting late, and Liu Jiu and San Qi were getting ready to go home. Mu Nanfang was also heading back. He was a little agitated and it wasn't appropriate for him to stay with Liu Jiu any longer.
When Liu Jiu and San Qi got home, their father was excitedly recounting what had just happened.
"Honey, you have no idea how envious and jealous Commander Ma and the others are of Liu Jiu and San Qi. They keep praising how outstanding the two children are, and I accepted it all without holding back."
“Our children are excellent, but you shouldn’t be too high-profile. People’s hearts are unpredictable; there will be those who envy and are jealous, and there will be those who hate.”
Bonnie is afraid of those who can't stand seeing others succeed, as they might cause trouble or danger for the child.
"That's true, I'll be more low-key next time. But it was really hard to be low-key in that situation. The two children were calm and composed, and translated very fluently. The two soldiers who were specifically brought in to translate were writing down notes furiously."
Gu Ye rarely showed his emotions so openly; he was genuinely happy today.
"Wife, thank you. It's all thanks to you and the children that I've become the envy of others. Before, everyone thought Gu Ye was pitiful. His mother was gone, and his father was like that. Apart from his older brother, he had nothing."
Now, I have a wife, children, and a home. Honey, do you think my mother is in heaven? Can she see how well I'm doing now, how happy I am?
Gu Ye's voice choked with excitement again. He rested his head on Bao Ni's shoulder, wanting to comfort her.
"Yes, Mom is such a good person, she will definitely find a good home. Maybe she's living a happy life in some unknown dimension."
Bonnie patted Gu Ye's back reassuringly, giving this love-starved man ample comfort and love.
Seeing their parents like this, Liu Jiu and San Qi felt a warmth in their hearts, and a seed of love, unknown to them, was planted within them. Later in life, this planted a concrete reference point for their partners and their families.
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