That evening, Du Tong and the elderly couple lay in bed, speaking of the matter with considerable emotion.
"Ruiyuan, you say, how could this child, Xiaotian, have foreseen that housing prices would rise in two years?"
A girl of ten or so, who had come from the northwest, no matter how smart, shouldn't have foreseen issues with housing.
"Didn't you also foresee it?" Yu Ruiyuan chuckled.
Du Tong also smiled: "I've been through decades of experience."
"Sometimes, talent is more important than acquired effort."
The two finally decided to take out all the money they could from home and buy two more properties.
The following afternoon after school.
Su Xiaotian and her siblings went straight home.
It had been decided the previous night that Yiming Pavilion would not be open that afternoon, and Grandma Su would prepare a banquet at home to entertain the old chief.
As soon as they reached the entrance, Su Xiaotian saw a jeep parked outside the main gate.
"Such an ordinary car, is that the chief's vehicle?" Su Xiaoba circled the jeep, disbelieving.
This car looked no different from the one her uncle used to drive!
Su Xiaotian said, "The chief is being low-key, he doesn't want people to know!"
After all, he was a high-ranking official; he couldn't have everything he did known.
As the siblings entered, they smelled a rich aroma.
"Grandma's cooking is getting better and better!" Su Xiaojiu said, licking his lips.
Su Xiaojiu's ravenous appearance left his brothers speechless.
Su Xiaojiu was a child who loved to eat; whenever there was good food at home, he was always the most excited.
However, if there was little food, he would first consider if Su Xiaotian had eaten, and if there was very little, he would give it to Su Xiaotian even if he himself didn't eat.
"Brother Jiu, don't be so unseemly; we have guests at home today!" Su Xiaotian looked at Su Xiaojiu with some helplessness.
This brother, who had just eaten yesterday, why was he so greedy again today?
"I know. I haven't gone in yet. I'm just saying it casually, don't worry, I won't say anything once I'm inside!" Su Xiaojiu quickly promised.
Although he was a bit greedy, he wasn't without sense. If he behaved poorly when guests were present today, it would truly shame everyone in the Su family.
Su Liuliu and Su Qiqi were also worried that Su Xiaojiu wouldn't be able to control his appetite and would embarrass them in front of the old chief.
Hearing his promise now, they were relieved. Whether Su Xiaojiu had other strengths or not, whatever he said, he would definitely do.
The siblings spoke as they entered the house.
They were all well-behaved; when guests were at home, one couldn't just not go in and greet them.
The siblings first went to the main hall and indeed saw Grandpa Su chatting with a kind-faced elder with white hair.
Behind the elder stood a young man, who was none other than the person who had visited Yiming Pavilion yesterday.
"Xiaotian, you're back, come over quickly and meet our guests." Grandpa Su breathed a sigh of relief when he saw his grandchildren enter.
Although they were old acquaintances, their statuses were as different as heaven and earth, and Grandpa Su felt a great deal of pressure facing the old chief.
Su Xiaotian remembered the old chief; she had visited his home once before, so she was not shy.
"Hello, Grandpa Dong, my name is Su Xiaotian, you've met me before." Su Xiaotian said gracefully.
After speaking, Su Xiaotian did not forget to introduce her brothers to Dong Yuanzhong.
The Su brothers were indeed not as graceful as Su Xiaotian, but since their sister had already spoken, the children quickly found their voices and greeted Dong Yuanzhong.
"Old brother, you are a blessed man with children. Look, these grandsons and granddaughters, each and every one of them is outstanding." Dong Yuanzhong said sincerely.
Grandpa Su awkwardly rubbed his hands and said, "I really don't deserve such praise. They are all ordinary children, only my granddaughter is a bit more presentable!"
Dong Yuanzhong laughed heartily: "Old brother, you're still being polite with me? Others may not know, but I do. Five of your grandsons have been admitted to university, and the remaining four grandsons and one granddaughter are all students at Seventh Middle School. Moreover, I heard that three of them are in that gifted program?"
Dong Yuanzhong's tone was very sincere, and Grandpa Su could only nod.
"Yes, it's just that the children study a bit harder than others!"
Dong Yuanzhong nodded: "That's enough. Nothing in the world is difficult for those who set their minds to it. If the children are diligent, they will surely achieve great things in the future."
"Grandpa Dong, don't worry, my brothers and I will study hard and become talents who contribute to the nation in the future!" Su Xiaotian said earnestly.
As she said this, the little girl's tone was incredibly serious, as if she were reporting work to a leader.
Dong Yuanzhong couldn't help but laugh heartily upon hearing Su Xiaotian's innocent words and seeing her serious expression.
"Indeed, you have ambition. Good, Grandpa Dong awaits the day you achieve success."
After saying this, Dong Yuanzhong turned to Grandpa Su and said, "Old brother, to be honest, I used to object to this so-called gifted program at Seventh Middle School. I thought it was like pulling up seedlings to help them grow."
As he spoke, he looked back at Su Xiaotian and added, "Now, I find it rather interesting."
He worried that an unsuitable, overly aggressive, and hasty educational approach would ruin children who might otherwise have achieved something.
But seeing Su Xiaotian like this now, he suddenly felt that some children might be naturally precocious.
Looking at this little girl right here, he had no doubt that she would achieve outstanding success in the future.
"Grandpa Dong, didn't Grandma Fan come with you?" Su Xiaotian didn't want to continue this topic.
She really didn't know what the future held for the gifted program, but it would likely fail.
After all, in her previous life, she hadn't heard of any particularly successful gifted programs later on.
Since it couldn't be sustained, it must have been a failure.
Therefore, she changed the subject.
Dong Yuanzhong smiled again and said, "The little girl still remembers?"
Su Xiaotian nodded solemnly.
Of course, she remembered.
Fan Shufang was a very smart and virtuous woman, and she didn't look down on their poor family. Su Xiaotian had a very good impression of her.
"Grandma Fan is very beautiful and very gentle!"
Su Xiaotian's childlike words made Dong Yuanzhong burst into laughter again.
"If your Grandma Fan heard you praising her like this, her face would bloom with smiles!"
Fan Shufang was a woman with a flair for the dramatic and enjoyed being praised. This girl Xiaotian's mouth would definitely make her overjoyed.
"I'm telling the truth!"
"Hahaha, go and tell your Grandma Fan that. Your Grandma Fan is helping your grandma cook. She talks about wanting to see you every day, and it's all because she's waiting for you to praise her."
Only the two old folks lived in their house, and it was quite lonely. Normally, it was never this lively.
Moreover, living in the compound made it difficult to entertain guests; ordinary people simply couldn't get in.
It had taken him considerable effort to find an opportunity to come out this time.
Everyone wanted to be an official, but who knew that once they became officials, their time was no longer their own?
Dong Yuanzhong began to consider whether to bring the Su children to his home.
After all, Old Brother Su and his wife were busy with their business and didn't have much time to look after the children.