His brows gradually relaxed again, as if he had thought of something.
Wei Baichuan didn't care much about his surname Wei, but it felt strange to suddenly change his name.
"I agree." Wei Baichuan felt it didn't matter to him whether the surname was Li or Wei; as long as they were happy.
"Alright, that's good. I'll get your household registration sorted out as soon as possible." Marshal Li was afraid the child wouldn't agree.
Qi Bowen and Li Ci have severed ties with the Li family, and their household registrations have now been transferred to Li Ci's family compound.
What's even more noteworthy is that Marshal Li did not allow Li Ci to use the surname Li. Now Li Ci has no surname, only the character Ci in his given name.
Qi Bowen's surname was also dropped, leaving only Bowen, but neither of them knew this.
Currently, the Li family's household registration only includes Marshal Li and Qi Feng. Now, with the addition of Li Baichuan and his wife Su Ti, they are truly a family.
When Qi Feng heard his father mention "your father," the two children didn't object and smiled as well.
"There's something else. Now that you're back, I'd like to ask what your plans are for the future?"
Marshal Li still wanted to ask the two children for their own wishes before making a decision.
“Grandpa, we’ll do as you say.” Wei Baichuan glanced at his wife; they had discussed it before coming.
Marshal Li will definitely choose a path that suits them in this regard.
"Baichuan, your grandfather and I want you to start working in a state-owned factory first." Qi Feng glanced at his father. If this child had come back three or five years earlier, he probably would have sent him to join the army.
However, considering the child's lack of education, even if he joins the army, it will be difficult for him to rise through the ranks.
"Get a job in a state-owned factory, and then we'd like you to improve your education," Qi Feng explained their plan.
In this situation, they have considered every possible solution. Unlike Qi Bowen, Baichuan thought back to when they were planning for Qi Bowen.
He can't endure hardship, and his body isn't suited for military service or politics. With his cunning, he might end up being plotted against without even realizing it.
Not only would he harm himself, but he would also burden his family, so in the end they could only send him to an easier department.
If he waits and develops his skills, he can live a stable life. But now, with Baichuan and the others making plans for him as well, what will he choose?
“I agree to work in a state-owned factory and I agree to relearn the skills, but I want to learn to drive.” Wei Baichuan, no, Li Baichuan, showed no sign of disdain, nor did he show any joy at suddenly getting a job.
They accepted the suggestion calmly, and even Suti, who was standing to the side, watched with composure.
"Learning to drive? You want to get into the Ministry of Transport?" Marshal Li wanted him to go to a less demanding department first.
Work is secondary; learning is primary. Once he has completed his studies and gained several years of experience at his current job, it will be easier for him to move on to other places.
They could also sense that this child was a promising individual, and that he would definitely go far in the future.
They didn't expect him to shoulder the responsibility of the Li family or lead it to greater heights; they only hoped he would live a carefree life.
"Yes, I want to join the Ministry of Transport. Those leisurely departments are not suitable for me, and I'm not good at playing the game of bureaucracy."
Li Baichuan had already discussed it with his wife. He wanted to go into business, but now was not a good time. His wife told him to wait a few years.
He felt his wife was right; the country couldn't stay like this forever.
The only option left for state-owned factories was the transportation department, which is now considered a highly desirable position.
In particular, the Ministry of Transportation in Beijing is the most convenient department for him to travel, which is very suitable for him.
He'll be the first to notice any policy changes, and as for their ideas, he thinks they're more suitable for his wife.
"The Ministry of Transportation? That's a good place, but it'll be very tiring." The Ministry of Transportation might be a good place for other families, but it's not enough for the Li family.
If this child goes to the Ministry of Transport, people who don't know the situation will think that the Li family doesn't value him.
"A job that suits me isn't tiring. Maybe your ideas are more suitable for my wife." Li Baichuan glanced at his wife and smiled.
"?" Marshal Li and Qi Feng glanced at the little girl sitting over there, this...
"Grandpa, I think my most important task right now is to give birth to the baby properly. Of course, I'll have to trouble you all to take care of things afterward." Su Ti's words were a clear rejection.
Marshal Li and Qi Feng could tell that these two kids had been planning this all along. And the way this girl spoke—she was truly a promising candidate for politics.
Baichuan is right. This girl is better at manipulating people's hearts than he is. I can't help but think of the time when they found them. Every step they took seemed to be within this girl's calculations.
She has a very clear understanding of people's hearts! They marveled at how well the Guo family raised their child, and then, thinking back, the child was now theirs, and they became happy again.
Suti watched as their expressions changed repeatedly, eventually settling into a cheerful smile, and a rare hint of doubt appeared on his face.
She preferred intellectual work, and merchants have historically held the lowest social status.
When Marshal Li and his men were around, they could ensure their lifelong peace.
What about later? She always knew that she had what others had, and that only when she was in a high position would others not dare to target them.
Her goal was clear: she wanted to be in a high position, to seize power and wealth, so that she could be happy for the rest of her life.
She wanted to use the Li family's influence to climb the social ladder; she wanted Qi Bowen's position from her previous life.
If someone who is utterly useless can rise to a high position, why can't she?
This is a test, and also their first time revealing their true colors. We'll see how the Li family responds.
"Children, you really surprise me." Marshal Li was quite surprised; these two children seemed to have no other choice.
In fact, every step they took was their own choice, and no one could force them to do anything about it.
Upon arriving in Beijing, it appeared that they were confronting Old Madam Kang, but in reality, they wanted to test their tolerance.
Once they felt secure, they revealed their true nature, scheming and pressing relentlessly.
Their confidence stems from their own actions; if anything had gone wrong, their open and honest relationship wouldn't be what it is now.
This made Marshal Li both happy and angry; angry that they didn't trust him, but happy that the two children were clever.
He looked at the girl carefully. She was more than just cunning; she was as good as someone who had lived for decades.
How did the Guo family raise her at such a young age?
"Alright, alright, Grandpa will arrange everything for you." Marshal Li finally sighed.
Having a sharp mind is a good thing; in a place like Beijing, you need to be clever to avoid being bullied.
"Then I'll trouble you, Grandpa." Suti was also very happy; she was very satisfied with this exchange.
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