Si Nian’s gaze swept over the two children before looking at Lin’s mother. Mom, in the second half of the year, bring Little Feng and Little Yu to study in the city. I’ve already spoken to our director and principal; when the time comes, their tuition will be waived.

Lin’s mother was surprised. How could that work? Although studying is very important, coming all the way here is just too far.

As soon as she said that, she felt a bit of regret. Glancing at the two children whose expressions went from pleasant surprise to disappointment, a wave of guilt washed over her.

Since coming to the city, Lin’s mother had noticed the way her two children kept looking up to the eldest and second eldest children. It wasn’t that she hadn’t seen it.

She had just deliberately ignored it.

Although the family’s income had stabilized and they had some savings, facing the unknown big city still brought a lot of pressure to the Lin family.

Si Nian frowned, recalling the plot of the novel. The two children originally wanted very much to attend school in the city, but because of their parents’ poor financial conditions, they had hesitated. Lin Sisi had instigated trouble behind the scenes, making the two children feel that their parents didn’t care about them, which even led to a cold war.

They only ended up coming because Lin Sisi said she was willing to pay for their tuition.

Therefore, the two children treated Lin Sisi like their benefactor.

But because of this, the already unwealthy family’s situation worsened. Lin Sisi only paid the tuition, but the real expenses were the two children’s basic living needs. The aristocratic primary school’s accommodation and meals were very expensive, forcing her brother to work from dawn to dusk to earn money just to maintain his two younger brothers’ livelihoods.

This eventually led to an accident, causing the parents’ hair to turn white overnight.

The two children’s ultimate achievements didn’t disappoint anyone, but their hearts were filled only with gratitude toward Lin Sisi. They followed Lin Sisi’s every lead, and upon graduation, they chose to stay in the city to help her. Yet, they forgot that the ones who truly supported them moving forward were their biological parents and brother.

Si Nian absolutely did not want her two younger brothers to become people like that.

She said, Mom, our family’s current income is enough to support Little Feng and Little Yu studying in the city. Zhou Yueshen told me that the rural breeding farm will be completely handed over to Village Head Huo, and the business you do at home can be transferred to the city. There’s more foot traffic here, so it’s more profitable. Besides, Zhou Yueshen’s breeding farm is here, which can help provide you with sales channels. You definitely won’t earn any less than you do at home.

Little Feng and Little Yu are smart kids. They can receive a better education in the city. I’ve already found the opportunity for you. It’s not my place to interfere with your decision, but Little Feng and Little Yu definitely want to go to school here. You and dad should think about it.

After speaking, she looked at her two younger brothers.

Lin Feng and Lin Yu both looked at them nervously.

Not daring to interrupt.

Although the opportunity was right in front of them, and who wouldn’t want to stay in this bustling metropolis, they also knew their family’s situation very well. Going bankrupt just to attend a good school was something they didn’t even dare to think about.

Then they heard Si Nian say, Little Feng, Little Yu, this opportunity didn’t come easily, and I hope you get a better education. Mom and Dad’s hesitation isn’t because they don’t care about you. They are just thinking long-term, and everything they do is for your sake. It’s not just about this little bit of tuition; your future living expenses, food, and clothing will all require a huge amount of money. You need to understand them.

Lin Feng and Lin Yu were slightly stunned.

But they quickly came back to their senses and nodded in shame, We understand, sis.

They had been overwhelmed by joy, losing their reason. Hearing their sister say that the tuition could be waived, they excitedly thought they could attend such a good school.

But they had forgotten that besides tuition, there were expenses for food, clothing, where to live, and how to survive. They had forgotten all of that.

All of these required money.

Mom, don’t put yourself in a difficult position. It’s okay if we go to school at home.

Right, even in the village, I will work very hard. Just like my sister, I’ll become a top scholar for you.

The two children tugged at Lin’s mother and said.

Lin’s mother was moved to tears. Good children, you are both mommy’s good children.

After speaking, she looked at Si Nian and said gratefully, Niannian, thank you.

Lin’s mother was also worried that her indecisive nature would make her two sons resent her.

But after her daughter said this, she instantly figured things out.

Her daughter was right; being submissive and timid wouldn’t accomplish anything great.

Even if not for herself, she had to let her two children walk on a brand-new, bright path.

Si Nian was also a bit worried. It wouldn’t be long before she had to report to Beijing. She was hesitating whether to temporarily suspend her schooling or to go to school first.

After all, Yaoyao was still young. Although she could be sent to a preschool class, Zhou Yueshen didn’t have time to take care of her.

Unfortunately, this place was too far from Beijing.

Before she could figure out this problem, a new one arose.

Just after seeing off the Lin family, Si Nian heard that she was in the newspaper.

However, what was written wasn’t anything good. It was about her identity as the true and false wealthy daughter, claiming she sat back and enjoyed everything the Si family had provided, only to turn around and look down on her adoptive parents after turning her life around. It also said that for her own sake, she didn’t hesitate to marry an old man with three children to be a stepmother. In short, it was all very ugly and mocking language.

It was written extensively at the very top of the daily newspaper.

There was also a conspicuous large headline: The Dirty Past Beneath the Brilliant Surface of No. 2 High School’s Provincial Science Top Scholar, Si Nian.

Si Nian: ?

Dirty my ass.

Although she didn’t know which newspaper agency wrote it, she was very clear that anyone who knew these things must be related to the Si family.

It made sense; when she celebrated, she didn’t invite the Si family.

She hadn’t planned to have any contact with them in the first place.

She never expected to be written off as an ungrateful wretch.

Originally, Si Nian didn’t read the newspaper.

But Grandpa Jiang next door had the habit of reading the newspaper. When he saw it, he was very angry and hurried over to find her, which was how Si Nian found out.

Grandma Jiang was also very angry, scolding, Whose newspaper agency is this, writing such nonsense! It’s too much!

Si Nian also found it strange, as she hadn’t offended these newspaper agencies.

Could it be that Lin Sisi, out of exasperation, found someone to leak these things?

This matter caused quite a stir. Originally, over the past few days, many people had come to her door to give gifts and wanted to hire Si Nian as a tutor. As soon as this newspaper came out, no one came anymore.

The people in the tube-shaped apartment building began looking at her with strange eyes again.

Grandma Jiang looked at Si Nian with concern, Aren’t you angry?

Si Nian smiled and said, What’s there to be angry about?

She turned around and sued the newspaper agency.

The good thing about daily newspapers in this day and age was that it would be clearly marked on them who published them.

The four words Sunshine Daily were impressively written on it.

She didn’t know whose company it was, and Si Nian didn’t plan to investigate exactly who it was.

Taking up the weapon of the law was the only way to protect herself.

Did the other party think she would be scared? They really overthought it. The cyberbullying of the future was much more terrifying than this. She had seen plenty of it; what was this in comparison?

Never mind the rest, but saying she bullied the true wealthy daughter, Lin Sisi, and calling her heartless and ungrateful?

This could not be tolerated.

Even in this era, the pressure of public opinion was immense.

The other party was truly vicious, actually using this method to ruin her reputation.

Moreover, she herself was the provincial top science scholar. If things blew up, it might even affect her university admission when the time came.

They were trying to destroy her future!

Captain Li was furious when he found out about this. Since he had personally handled the cases involving Lin Sisi and Si Nian, he felt it was absolutely outrageous for a newspaper to indiscriminately smear her reputation like this.

Sunshine Daily had surpassed its sales targets just two days after the issue was published. Fang Hui had even earned a bonus and was just getting ready to head out and celebrate when the police suddenly showed up.

The officers stated that they were suspected of spreading rumors and defamation.

Completely bewildered, the entire group was hauled off to the police station.

Source: Webnovel.com, updated by NovelKeep