Zhang Nachuan had no doubts about these words.
After chatting with this Sister Gao who raised his granddaughter, he had seen that she was not particularly eloquent, but every word she spoke carried authenticity and sincerity.
The long sentences she just spoke were the longest she had uttered so far, and the pride and joy in her words were all genuine.
Just as he was about to agree, he turned and heard his daughter-in-law’s particularly disappointing question, and he immediately turned his head and glared at her, "If you can’t speak properly, just don’t speak, no one thinks you’re mute!"
In front of all the younger ones, Lin Yi’s hand holding the chopsticks froze in mid-air, neither extending nor putting them down.
How could the old man embarrass her in front of so many people!
But this complaint she only dared to keep in her heart, and she awkwardly laughed, "Dad, it was just too surprising, and I spoke too quickly."
Gao Lan, with a faint smile on her face, also looked over at Lin Yi and politely said, "Ms. Lin wasn’t entirely wrong. An’an has always studied diligently, and she’s among the top in every school exam. Every time I attend a parent-teacher meeting, a group of parents asks me how to teach their children like that. She really did score as the top student in the college entrance exam this time."
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This isn’t just excellent; it’s extraordinarily good!
At least before this, the Zhang Family hadn’t had anyone who became a top scorer, let alone got into Jing University or Hua University.
It turns out all the family’s academic genes went to the one relative who was raised outside!
Especially Zhang Lingzhou, who didn’t do well in the college entrance exam and had to study abroad at his own expense, now looking at his quiet little cousin, instantly felt like a slacker staring at a top student.
"Little cousin is so amazing!"
Zhang Nachuan couldn’t help but glare at his slacker grandson, "It’s enough for you to know, learn well from your cousin."
Compared to his obedient and excellent granddaughter, this slacker grandson was nothing.
In front of the old man whom even his own father feared, Zhang Lingzhou dared not contradict and quickly nodded obediently, "Absolutely, from now on, little cousin is my role model!"
Zhang Nachuan finally nodded with satisfaction.
She really didn’t want to say anything anymore, was this son brought back just to upset her?
"When does Hua University start? What major did An’an choose?"
Xu Ling’an received the acceptance letter earlier than others because she selected her preferences early.
Gao Lan reviewed the acceptance letter at least ten times after receiving it before carefully preserving it. She could almost recite the start date without thinking, "August 26th, I think it’s two days earlier than other universities. She chose Computer Science."
About to reply but preempted by her grandmother, Xu Ling’an nodded along.
"Then there’s not much time left, I thought it was like other universities starting on September 1st," Zhang Nachuan said, looking at his granddaughter, "But why did An’an choose Computer Science?"
He saw this girl as quiet and introverted, thinking she might choose humanities.
"This major is more useful to me."
This answer stunned Zhang Nachuan, who expected a response like liking or being interested, but didn’t expect it to be because it’s useful.
Reflecting on it brought a surge of sadness; if this child had lived by his side from the beginning, she could choose what she truly liked instead of choosing a more useful major for better job prospects after graduation.
Zhang Anfeng noticed the fleeting sadness on the old man’s face, feeling a chill in his heart, he spoke with a smile, "An’an chose a great major. Right now, there’s a big demand for talent in this field in major companies. After graduation, An’an can consider joining her uncle’s company; my information department needs talents like her!"
If she could become a top scorer, surely the benefits should stay in the family.
Xu Ling’an bit her lip hesitantly, "Actually, I plan to build my own team after learning."
"Oh?" Zhang Nachuan was just thinking his son’s suggestion was good, and even started seeing his not-so-favored company in a better light, then heard his granddaughter’s gentle refusal, sparking curiosity, "What kind of team does An’an want to form?"
"I want to create a system that can use computer networks to find people," Xu Ling’an said a little shyly, "But it’s just a concept for now."
"Finding people?" Zhang Nachuan immediately thought of his youngest daughter, but then quickly remembered the daughter of Sister Gao who had been missing for years.
His heart was instantly filled with emotion.
"That’s a great idea, this girl really has a kind heart. Grandpa supports you with both hands. Though Grandpa doesn’t understand much about computers, I know what you plan on doing will need a lot of funding. Don’t be modest with Grandpa then, what Grandpa has is yours, An’an. If you try to be modest, I will be upset!"
He pretended to have a stern face in warning, leaving Xu Ling’an to instinctively nod after a quick glance.
Originally planning to appeal to the grandfather gently to gain more smiles and approval for himself, Zhang Anfeng’s plan unexpectedly evolved to this stage: "..."
To be honest, he couldn’t find it amusing anymore!
Grandpa’s belongings are his granddaughter’s, so what does that make him, the son?
He’s been longing to hear this for over a decade, and finally hearing it wasn’t directed at him.
Could there be anything more miserable than this?
Lin Yi and Zhang Lingxuan also couldn’t quite smile.
She had been dreaming of hearing these words. They are no longer surprised at how much the old man valued Xu Ling’an, it’s completely beyond their expectations, to an incredible extent.
Now he even said he’d leave everything to Xu Ling’an, what about them? Did he think of the other Zhang Family members sitting at the table when he said this?
But no one dared to actually voice these thoughts.
Having played the role of dutiful sons and grandsons so long, how could they bear to tear down their own facade in front of everyone?
The food that was once appetizing became utterly tasteless.
Jiang Lingxi also put down her chopsticks, not because she found the food unpalatable, but because she noticed that the old man was utterly jubilant, overlooking the unwell faces of his eldest son’s family.
Seeing those masks of faces forcing smiles despite their discontent, she found her appetite gone as well.
Yet the blow was still to come.
Zhang Nachuan didn’t notice the anomaly in his eldest son’s family, continuing cheerfully, "An’an knows the way to the museum now, right? I asked Zhang Ye to have someone clean and rearrange the guest rooms in the museum’s second courtyard these past few days. An’an can come stay and keep this lonely old man company sometime, right?"
Xu Ling’an was momentarily startled by the mention of ’lonely’, just when she was about to respond, the sound of a spoon clattering into a bowl interrupted her.
Zhang Lingxuan took a deep breath, pressing her hand on the table as she stood up with effort, "It’s a bit stuffy, I’ll go get some fresh air!"