The three of them arrived at the cafeteria. The institute's cafeteria served a lavish spread every day.
Even the cafeteria ladies were specially hired staff with exceptionally high salaries, and they adjusted the menu according to nutritional needs.
Group Leader Zhu was especially warm toward children Ye Xunzhi's age. He even insisted on carrying her tray, doing whatever she asked.
The three found seats. As Ye Xunzhi's face gradually took on a look of bliss amid the delicious food, Group Leader Zhu said cheerfully:
"Tasty, isn't it? Little Ye, at your age, you must still be in middle school. Study hard. Knowledge changes your destiny."
He even took his phone out of his pocket and placed it in front of Ye Xunzhi.
"Look, these are my son and daughter. Both graduated from prestigious universities."
Ye Xunzhi looked up and studied the photo carefully. "This guy's fate is written all over his face."
Group Leader Zhu froze. "What fate?"
Ye Xunzhi said, "He's destined to shovel shit."
She spoke so quickly that Ye Qi'an, beside her, had no time to stop her. "Don't talk nonsense, little sis..."
Before he could finish, he saw Group Leader Zhu's face fill with disbelief. "You really can tell? A fortune-teller once said the same thing!"
Ye Qi'an lowered his head, met his little sister's clear eyes, and instinctively asked:
"What happened after that?"
Group Leader Zhu said, "So his mother and I told him from childhood that if he didn't study hard, he'd end up shoveling shit. He studied like mad after that and got into one of the country's top universities. Now he's the head of the colorectal department at a top-tier hospital..."
His voice grew quieter and quieter.
[See? What did I tell you? You thought you could change your shit-shoveling destiny?]
Ye