Chapter 899: The Dumbest One

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When Su Li suddenly brought up the topic, Gu Zi was momentarily taken aback. After a second, she looked at Su Le in surprise. “Lele, you can speak a foreign language? When did this happen?”

Su Le, with her chubby little hand clutching a soup spoon, replied in fluent foreign language, “Because I hear you talking, so I learned it, Mommy! You taught me!”n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Gu Zi was shocked by Su Le’s smooth foreign language skills. Although she often studied with Su Le, she never deliberately taught her a foreign language.

To think that Su Le had picked it up on her own was remarkable! Truly, she was the younger sister of the formidable Su Bing, and her intelligence was astonishing.

Gu Zi had seen three-year-olds speak foreign languages before, but most of them came from families that emphasized language education.

Just months ago, Su Le had struggled to speak clearly and had undergone training with a speech therapist. The progress she had made was impressive. No wonder the language specialist had mentioned her high aptitude for language. If Su Le hadn’t faced those challenging experiences in the original story, she would undoubtedly shine and become a remarkable individual.

Seeing his mother’s astonishment only deepened Su Li’s sense of gloom. He realized that their mother hadn’t intentionally taught Su Le; she had learned it all on her own.

For some reason, this made him feel sad. It wasn’t jealousy; it was a feeling of isolation. Both his brother and sister were so talented, and he felt like the dumbest one. In that moment, he felt completely alone in the world.

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Gu Zi sensed something was off with Su Li, but since he didn’t speak up, she chose not to press him in front of everyone. Later, before bed, she checked on him. Standing at the doorway, she saw him tossing and turning in his bed, unable to sleep. She walked over and asked directly, “Is our little Su Li not feeling happy?”

Seeing his mother approach, Su Li’s little lips jutted out in a pout, even more pronounced than before. He looked at her and asked, “Mommy, am I really stupid? Am I dumber than my brother and sister?”

Gu Zi recognized that Su Li was genuinely upset. She sat on the edge of his bed, allowing him a moment to gather himself before speaking gently.

“Who says you’re stupid? I think your intelligence shines through in your physical abilities. Being great at sports is admirable! Some people struggle with physical activities and find them daunting, but you excel at it, don’t you? You even know martial arts! You need to see your strengths, Su Li. I think you’re amazing.”

Gu Zi wasn’t just trying to soothe him with empty words; she meant every word. Her Su Li was a gifted athlete who could run five kilometers without stopping, which she was incredibly proud of. In her eyes, being smart wasn’t just about academic achievements.

Gu Zi’s gentle and sincere words resonated deeply with Su Li. He realized that, in his mother’s eyes, he had always been great. A wave of overwhelming emotion surged within him, and tears began to fall. “Mommy, I’ll be even better! I’ll put more effort into my studies from now on. I want to be both a scholar and a warrior!”

Gu Zi stroked his head, offering encouragement. “Of course, Mommy believes in you. You can do it! But you also have to promise me not to doubt yourself so easily, okay? Mommy wants you to be a confident person!”

After Su Li fell asleep, Gu Zi quietly left the room. She understood Su Li’s feelings well; being surrounded by exceptionally talented children could indeed put pressure on others. In her past life, geniuses seemed like distant figures, nearly unattainable. Now, with two such prodigies in her family, she felt a significant impact on her own self-esteem.

Once she returned to her room, she found Su Shen watching her with concern. “Are you going to study late tonight?” he asked, sensing her heavy thoughts.

Gu Zi shook her head. “I was just thinking about Lele’s language skills. I can’t help but feel that Su Le might be even smarter than Su Bing. Who is their father? These genes are frightening!”

Su Shen, however, remained calm. “There’s no need to worry. No one can take them away from us. I think it’s great that Lele is smart. It doesn’t matter if she’s a girl; she doesn’t have to settle down just because she grows up.”

Gu Zi crossed her arms and sat at the edge of the bed. “You’re quite open-minded about it. Well, you work hard and earn plenty of money so that our Lele can be a carefree princess of the Su family. Hearing you say this makes me feel better. I suppose I’ve been a bit too worried. Time to sleep, Old Su!”

As soon as she tucked herself under the covers, Su Shen leaned over her, his voice low and teasing in her ear. “Gu Zi, it’s been a while since we’ve been intimate. I want you.”