Chapter 289: Uninvited Guest

Chapter 289: Chapter 289: Uninvited Guest

Yang Minmin quickly replied, "Auntie Xiao Rui, I don’t know what your question has to do with what I did today, but I do know about the ’Two Bombs, One Satellite’ project."

"On October 16, 1964, our country successfully developed and detonated its first atomic bomb. Then on June 17, 1967, we successfully developed and detonated an even more powerful hydrogen bomb."

"On April 24, 1970, our Hua Country used the Long March-1 carrier rocket to successfully launch China’s first artificial satellite—Dongfanghong-1. We became the fifth country in the world capable of independently launching an artificial satellite, after the Soviet Union, the United States, France, and Japan."

"Our teacher also said that Little Japan is afraid of the United States because the US dropped two atomic bombs on their country. Our country has them too, so why don’t we drop atomic bombs on Little Japan?"

Han Xiaorui was surprised that Yang Minmin knew so much. She had to admit, Yang Minmin’s school and teachers were excellent.

They not only taught the children academic knowledge but also instilled in them the right values. Even more commendably, they emphasized physical education and never cut into the kids’ P.E. classes.

When she had time later, after she received all the payments for her goods, Han Xiaorui decided she would donate to Jinsha Bay Primary School to improve the teachers’ salaries and build new school buildings.

Han Xiaorui smiled and explained, "The reason the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan was to stop them from continuing the war. Although we have atomic and hydrogen bombs, our country has made a promise to the whole world: we will not use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear states, and we will not be the first to use them."

"The truth is, compared to other countries, our technology is lagging behind. But because we have the ’Two Bombs, One Satellite,’ the imperialist powers don’t dare to bully us like they used to. That’s because we possess a crucial national deterrent: nuclear weapons."

Hearing this, Yang Minmin’s expression turned very serious. "Even though this thing is powerful, if we can’t use it, it’s just for scaring people. Is that why that Japanese devil dared to bare his teeth at us Chinese people? Because we’re too far behind in other areas?"

Han Xiaorui nodded. "Yes. To import technology from Japan, Europe, and America, and to learn from foreign powers to eventually surpass them, we must continue to learn and endure."

Hearing this, Yang Minmin clenched her small fists in anger. "Grandpa Mao said that if you fall behind, you’ll be beaten. We’re still behind now. I’ve seen a lot of foreigners come to our Jinshan Bay Farm with their chins held high, acting so arrogant. It’s because we need things from them."

"Auntie Xiao Rui, I understand what you mean now. You’re telling me that hatred alone isn’t enough. As the flowers of our nation and the hope for the future, we have to study hard. One day, we will surpass the imperialist countries."

’Talking to a smart kid was just so easy.’

Han Xiaorui patted Yang Minmin’s head. "Yes. Our generation still has to endure humiliation and carry heavy burdens. It probably won’t be enough. We need your generation to study hard so that our future descendants won’t have to live at the mercy of others."

Yang Minmin nodded. "It’s like what our language teacher said, we need to have the spirit of the Foolish Old Man who moved the mountains. If one generation can’t finish the job, there’s the next generation of sons and grandsons, an endless line of descendants... If my generation can’t achieve it, then I’ll teach my children and my grandchildren to keep striving..."

"If we don’t work hard and catch up, those foreign powers will invade the land of China again. Then, even more of our people will die, and our country will be beaten to a pulp!"

"Auntie Xiao Rui, I’m going home right now! I feel like I can’t waste any more time. I’ll cherish my chance to learn. I’m going to study hard and make progress every day."

Han Xiaorui smiled and encouraged her, "You’re amazing, Minmin."

From that day on, Yang Minmin put her studies first.

Usually, Yang Minmin thought she was smart, so she only needed to study the textbook material a little to master it.

When she got home in the evening, she would avoid doing her homework if she could, and procrastinate as long as possible.

But now, not only did she finish her homework on time, but she also bought extra-difficult problem sets to work on.

She would proactively ask her teachers about any problems she didn’t understand. In composition class, for an essay titled "My Aspiration," Yang Minmin drew from her personal experience of being kidnapped by a Japanese person and her family being pressured by them, and wrote a high-quality essay.

After receiving praise from her teachers at school, Yang Minmin became even more determined to study hard.

Wu Cuicui had been planning to scold her daughter, but Yang Jianguo stopped her.

Seeing how bright Yang Minmin was, Han Xiaorui would be lying if she said she wasn’t envious.

But that was something you couldn’t get just by being envious.

Although her Pingping and An’an were still a bit developmentally delayed, they had already made a lot of progress.

She didn’t ask for them to be as smart as Yang Minmin. As long as they could become ordinary children, that would be enough.

Growing up healthy and happy.

Han Xiaorui watched Pingping and An’an tumbling about with the puppies in the yard and smiled gently.

The two children had an affinity for small animals. Whether it was dogs, chickens, ducks, or geese, they all became their beloved pets.

The puppies, which were especially spirited, were particularly clever.

Boosted by her superpower, the puppies grew faster. This was especially true for these police dogs, which rely most heavily on their senses of smell and hearing.

Therefore, Han Xiaorui deliberately focused on enhancing those abilities.

Han Xiaorui had once considered using her superpower on Pingping and An’an, but it was just like back in the apocalypse.

It seemed her superpower had very little effect on humans, but a huge effect on animals.

Even though the effect was small, Han Xiaorui would still use a little on her children, hoping that many small amounts would add up and help them change for the better.

But she couldn’t rush it; this had to be a slow process.

Ye Feng took Han Xiaorui, Pingping, and An’an out to buy clothes and get their engagement ceremony outfits custom-made.

As the matchmaker, Granny Cai acted as the go-between for both families, handling the engagement arrangements.

In the meantime, Han Xiaorui made another trip out to sea, catching a lot of fresh sea fish and earning a good sum of money.

The day of the engagement ceremony was finally approaching.

Han Xiaorui was quite looking forward to it. Then, on the day before the engagement, she received a phone call.

It was from Ye Feng’s stepmother.

Since Ye Feng’s stepmother wanted to come, Han Xiaorui couldn’t just tell her not to. That would be rude.

What Han Xiaorui didn’t expect was that Tang Ying had come along with Ye Feng’s stepmother, Wang Liwen.

Tang Ying was the supposed best friend of Yu Nana, Ye Feng’s paranoid pursuer from before.

Tang Ying’s prodding and instigation were part of the reason Yu Nana’s paranoia had spiraled out of control.

Originally, Han Xiaorui had no prejudice against Wang Liwen. But if Wang Liwen was willing to associate with someone as scheming as Tang Ying, Han Xiaorui had to raise her guard.

"Ms. Wang, hello," Han Xiaorui greeted politely.

Wang Liwen looked at Han Xiaorui and smiled. "You really are beautiful. No wonder you captured Ye Feng’s heart."

Han Xiaorui gave a polite smile. "Thank you!"

Wang Liwen sighed. "I won’t be able to attend your engagement ceremony tomorrow, so please forgive me. I had Xiao Ying bring me here today to give you a first-meeting gift. It’s just a small token of my regard."

Han Xiaorui’s thoughts turned. ’Grandma Xu fainted from anger just from seeing Ye Zheng last time. If she saw Wang Liwen, who has taken her own daughter’s place—and her daughter is already dead—she would be devastated.’

"Thank you! But you really don’t have to go to the trouble." Han Xiaorui expressed her thanks. ’Is Wang Liwen really just here to give me a first-meeting gift?’