How did a routine family meeting turn into a full-blown attack?
Zheng Ya had experienced so much and had become indifferent to life, but he couldn't stand his children revealing his past to his face!
Even with Xu Qi's best efforts to protect him, he couldn't stop Fu Qingyao from using him as a negative example to educate her grandchildren: "You two are very excited, aren't you?"
Do you really want to see your father make a fool of himself...?
"Grandma, you're accusing me!" Zheng Xing raised his hand to stop them. If this were proven true, he'd be in for a beating.
With a double whammy of parents and then an intense, grueling training session, the kind that makes you want to be tamed until you're unconscious, who could withstand that?
Zheng Wang belatedly said, "Grandma, tell me quickly! My dad's face isn't even red, and his heart isn't skipping a beat. It seems he hasn't realized his mistake yet..."
“Zheng Wang, your father didn’t make a mistake in naming you. You are really lucky, but so lucky that you’re like adding fuel to the fire. Is that appropriate?” Fu Qingyao was very angry inside, but she still maintained a calm and composed demeanor while lecturing.
I suddenly realized that the family atmosphere had gone astray.
Has Zheng Ya's return to Earth affected the family's atmosphere?
The northwest wind not only makes you feel cold, but it also feels eerie.
Zheng Ya understood, but pretended not to: "I think it's suitable, very suitable. Suitable to be an arsonist, to burn down half the sky, that would be great!"
“I think it’s a good idea. Let’s send her out into the sun for some advanced training as soon as possible. Maybe she can really become a star, and then our family will have a genius!” Xu Qi agreed knowingly, and the family meeting reached the stage of raising hands to vote.
With a score of 3 to 2, it's basically time to set the tone and make a decision!
Zheng Wang was furious. He didn't think this was a joke, because decisions made at the Zheng family family meetings were strictly enforced. So his heart was pounding, and he stood up to object: "No, I don't agree with your hegemonic approach. What right do you have to decide my future?"
"Yes, I'll take control of my future!" Zheng Xing stood up and declared. If he didn't fight for it, he'd have to suffer alongside his little sister. It was truly a nightmare to have such a troublesome sister as his brother!
Zheng Ya and Xu Qi both raised their hands, expressing their stance without saying a word, and both looked very serious, which made the two little ones almost cry. Under the unyielding attitude of their parents, the two little ones turned to their grandmother in unison.
Fu Qingyao, holding her right hand, said just before the two little ones rushed forward in a panic, "Grandma's vote can be tied for now. Let's test you two before deciding?"
"Yes, yes, yes, Grandma is the best. I agree with the assessment decision." Zheng Wang nodded repeatedly, two lines of tears of uncontrollable bitterness falling down his face, almost causing Xu Qi to lose her composure.
On the contrary, Zheng Ya was very interested; this mother was acceptable.
Fu Qingyao turned to Zheng Xing, giving him a questioning look. Zheng Xing immediately snapped out of his daze, raised his sleeve to wipe away his tears, and, keeping his elder brother image well hidden, said, "Grandma, please give me a question?"
“Listen up, you two. Ask yourselves. The spirit of the 728th meeting of the Zheng family has decided to send you two to promote the rapid development of Earthlings and strive to catch up with the pace of the new era of science and technology in the shortest possible time. What are your plans?” Fu Qingyao asked, maintaining her posture.
Zheng Ya revealed an expression of "I knew it," while Xu Qi raised her hand to her forehead, unable to bear to look at her anymore. It was all over.
Sure enough, Zheng Wang raised his hand and answered quickly: "Grandma, this question is too easy. We can just help Earthlings learn about science and technology, and let them instantly appreciate its charm, and that will be enough..."
"Little sister, did you drop your money?" Zheng Xing anxiously reminded her. If it were that easy, why would you need to do it? Dad would have started doing it a long time ago. You're so foolish!
Unfortunately, Zheng Wang said matter-of-factly, "Brother, stop interrupting, I'm right!"
Don't think I don't know what you're thinking.
I believe that the nature of Grandma's question is unrelated to Dad's failure to use his planning abilities to accelerate humanity's control of science and technology...
"You're just making excuses..." Zheng Xing understood her intention to find a loophole, but this was clearly a trap.
Zheng Wang waved his hand to interrupt: "I was answering a question, not taking any action. Please distinguish between a question and a real event. How can they be the same?"
"Uh, maybe, that's fine, but it can't be the same, right?" Zheng Xing glanced at his father's stern face, his mother's head bowed in thought, and his grandmother's gentle smile. Was he confused?
He is still a ten-year-old child. Even though he has special abilities to help his mind develop, his mind lacks social experience and hardship, and he remains immature.
Fu Qingyao mentally assigned them roles and smiled, "It seems Grandma should vote for your parents this time..."
"Grandma, shouldn't you vote for us?" Zheng Wang rushed over anxiously and grabbed his grandmother's right arm. Seeing this, Zheng Xing covered his face and squatted down, burying his face in his hands. It was all over.
Fu Qingyao slapped her hand away impatiently and said, "What did your father get in return for all the scientific and technological talents he cultivated on Blue Star?"
"Human greed is insatiable, and people secretly form trends, pull strings, and rack their brains to get a spot in Dad's planning technology program..." Zheng Xing raised his hand and said, "Only by humbly reflecting on our mistakes can we have a chance to save ourselves."
Zheng Wang belatedly added, "It seems that the higher-ups are very troubled by the fact that this kind of thing can't be stopped no matter what they do."
They couldn't even suppress the ideas of the science and technology talents planned by their fathers, and applied to their superiors for further studies based on their achievements, implying that they wanted to acquire the technical knowledge planned by their fathers, the advanced and top-level kind.
Some people made a huge fuss about this, making demands under the guise of serving the country and the people.
If it weren't for the strong suppression by higher-ups, society would have been in chaos long ago. Once it happened, it would happen again, and there would be many more...
"Yes, that's right. Maybe the reason why the higher-ups didn't mention planning for science and technology talent when Dad came back this time was to avoid the situation from getting worse!" Zheng Xing added, becoming more and more clear-headed as he spoke.
No wonder Dad didn't teach Earthlings about science and technology when he went back to his home planet. He's just waiting here.
This is hardly a meeting to denounce Dad!
This is clearly a real-life drama of punishing past mistakes to prevent future ones and educating the younger generation, a stark contrast to the "heart-piercing assembly" (a political event).
Fu Qingyao said with satisfaction, "Well, at least you guys have some ambition and are able to recognize the true nature of human nature issues on Blue Star."
In this situation, the higher-ups on Blue Star did a lot of work to calm things down.
It's like cleaning up your dad's mess.
What did you learn from this?
"Talented people should aspire to progress and carry on the legacy, but they should not use their talents to seek fame and fortune, for that would mean losing the virtue of talent."
Even when it comes to benefiting society and giving back to the people, one must know when to stop. Zheng Xing made a serious summary, having learned his lesson.
I never thought this way before. I only knew how to enjoy the glory created by my father and even thought about carrying it forward!
Little did they know that their superiors would be busy and working hard on this matter.
It conceals numerous heinous acts of human greed, which is unbelievable.
Zheng Wang's eyes darted around: "Dad, you get away with making mistakes, so why are you suppressing us younger generation now? Is that fair?"
“Yes, it’s really unfair, honey. How do you think we should compensate them? After all, how could our children be ordinary? Wouldn’t that be a disgrace to us older generation?” Zheng Ya said seriously, looking like a fiercely protective mother.
Fu Qingyao almost believed it, until Xu Qi spoke up and she secretly breathed a sigh of relief: "Hmm, that's true. Let the brother and sister be the prison wardens first to test the waters..."
"Ah, no! I don't care about people eating the moon! No!" Zheng Wang was initially thrilled by his parents' protective expressions, but then he plummeted from heaven to hell. The contrast was too much for him to accept!
Zheng Xing looked like he was about to cry but had no tears left, resigned to his fate: "Little sister, don't waste your feelings. What right do we siblings have to speak in the Zheng family? Alas..."
"You brat, even you've turned to the dark side?" Fu Qingyao laughed and scolded, a huge weight lifted from her heart...
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