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"Oh, right, Dad. Don’t forget to buy me that Genetic Optimization Potion and High-level Holographic Watch you promised!" Zhao Yao added.

"Yes, yes, yes! That’s my boy! Don’t worry, I’ll get you what I promised, even if I have to take out a loan for it!

But don’t get arrogant or complacent because of this.

With a Talent like that, you have to work twice as hard.

Whether or not our family can live a good life is all up to you now."

Zhao Tian laughed heartily and clapped Zhao Yao on the shoulder.

He then paused, his gaze shifting to Zhao Ying at the side.

"Xiaoying, how were your Intentional Energy test results this time?"

Zhao Ying, who had been eating with her head down, stiffened. Her voice was somber. "D-Level, Middle Class."

Zhao Ying and Zhao Yao were fraternal twins, born only half a minute apart, but the difference in their learning abilities was worlds apart.

Growing up, even without studying much, Zhao Yao’s grades were always at the top of his class. He easily got into the top middle school in the Lower City District and was a true genius.

Meanwhile, even though Zhao Ying studied desperately, her grades barely stayed in the middle ranks, and she ultimately only managed to get into an ordinary middle school.

Hearing this result, even though Zhao Tian was already mentally prepared, his expression instantly darkened as if covered by a layer of frost.

"With an Intentional Energy Level like that, what kind of university can she even get into?"

He spoke, but his gaze was directed at Zhao Yao.

From his seat nearby, Zhao Yao shook his head and explained.

"Universities specializing in Mechanical Source Masters or Mecha Masters have high requirements for Intentional Energy Level. The minimum is C-Level.

With Xiaoying’s D-Level, Middle Class proficiency, she could only get into a regular university, even if she got a perfect score on her academics."

"In that case, Xiaoying."

Zhao Tian turned his gaze to Zhao Ying, his tone uncharacteristically gentle.

"Once you graduate high school, don’t bother with any more schooling.

I’ll find a job for you, so you can help ease the family’s burden.

You can earn more money to support your brother. He’s the real hope of our family.

Once he makes something of himself, our whole family will get to live a life of comfort."

At the side, their mother, Xu Yun, opened her mouth as if to say something, but after seeing the look in Zhao Tian’s eyes, she ultimately said nothing.

"I understand, Father."

Zhao Ying was silent for a long moment before finally nodding.

"Don’t worry, sis! When your big brother makes it big, I definitely won’t forget everything you’ve done for me!"

Zhao Yao chuckled.

Zhao Ying said nothing more. She just lowered her head, staring at the food in her bowl and continuing to eat mechanically.

The family continued their discussion, chatting away.

However, no one noticed the Copper Cross Medal in Zhao Ying’s pocket flash quietly.

...

After dinner, Zhao Ying helped wash the dishes and returned to her room.

Lying on her bed, she replayed the earlier conversation in her mind.

’I know this is the most optimal choice for the family.’

But she still couldn’t help feeling it was unfair.

’Unfortunately, my Intentional Energy Level is what it is. It’s not something that can be overcome with sheer hard work.’

’A genius is born a genius.’

’It’s useless no matter how hard I try to catch up.’

Suddenly, a cold, mechanical voice rang out.

"DING! Food Chain Top Predator System initiating!

Initial mission issued: Thirty sit-ups!

Please begin the mission within ten seconds! Ten, nine, eight..."

The voice seemed to be coming from inside her head.

"Zhao Yao? What kind of prank are you pulling now? If you keep this up, I’m telling Mom and Dad!"

Zhao Ying shot up, her expression ugly as she scanned the room.

She suspected it was another one of her brother Zhao Yao’s pranks.

Growing up, she had experienced countless pranks just like this.

However, the voice didn’t stop.

"...One... Zero! Countdown complete! Host has failed to execute the mission. Implementing punishment!"

In an instant, before Zhao Ying could even react, a violent bio-electric current, like a surging tide, swept through her entire body.

Her back, which had been straight, arched violently, slamming her down hard onto the bed. She immediately began to convulse uncontrollably.

Her eyes rolled back in her head until only the whites were visible, and the electricity made every strand of her hair stand on end.

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