By the time Fu Zhi finally stepped into the public eye, most people had no idea what to make of her. To the outside world, she was introduced with a handful of vague labels: a mysterious heiress, a technological prodigy, a girl whose name appeared quietly but repeatedly behind groundbreaking innovations. What did catch everyone’s attention, though, was the announcement that the country itself had assigned her two official guardians. That single detail sparked endless speculation long before Fu Zhi ever said a word.
Her arrival at the Lu Family only added fuel to the gossip. The Lu Brothers were influential, wealthy, and used to controlling their own space. When Fu Zhi joined the household, their first reaction was distance. Polite, guarded, and a little stiff. After all, this girl had come from the countryside, and no matter how impressive her background sounded on paper, assumptions came easily.
That didn’t last.
Time has a way of ruining preconceived notions, and Fu Zhi didn’t do anything dramatic to change their minds. She didn’t argue, didn’t boast, didn’t try to prove herself. She simply existed—quiet, observant, and strangely self-assured. Somewhere along the way, the Lu Brothers began treating her less like an outsider and more like something precious that needed protecting.
Lu Yumo was the first to soften. He warned others casually, almost lazily, “My sister just came from the countryside, don’t scare her.” It sounded dismissive, but the meaning underneath was clear.
Lu Yushen followed, his tone more serious. “My sister is fragile. Don’t bully her.” Anyone who heard him knew that crossing that line would come with consequences.
Even Lu Yubai, the most blunt of them all, joined in. “My sister isn’t good at studying,” he said openly, “so don’t laugh at her.” It was meant as defense, not judgment.
To outsiders, the image was set: a sheltered girl being doted on by powerful brothers, protected from a world she wasn’t ready to face.
That image didn’t survive for long.
It started small, the way rumors always do. A blurry photo circulated online of a well-known professor carrying Fu Zhi’s purse while eating with her at a modest restaurant. When questioned, the professor didn’t hesitate. “She’s my teacher,” he said calmly. “I’m her student.” The explanation made no sense, and that was exactly the problem.
Before anyone could digest that, another incident surfaced. This time, it was a prominent business magnate, someone whose name alone could shake markets, quietly pouring tea for Fu Zhi during a private meeting. When reporters pressed him for clarification, he smiled. “She’s my boss,” he said. “I work for her.”
Disbelief turned into outright chaos.
As if that weren’t enough, a third scene unfolded not long after. A legendary figure from the esports industry—someone untouchable, someone at the very top—was spotted stepping in personally to deal with a scandal surrounding Fu Zhi. He didn’t threaten anyone. He didn’t posture. He simply shut the situation down. His explanation was short. “She’s my sponsor. That’s all you need to know.”
By then, the public didn’t know whether to laugh or panic.
Online discussions exploded. Who was Fu Zhi? How many powerful figures were standing behind her? Professors, tycoons, industry leaders—each claiming a different role in her life, all treating her as someone above them rather than beneath. The carefully crafted image of a naïve countryside girl collapsed completely.
Netizens asked the obvious question, half-joking and half-serious: “Exactly how many supporters does she have?”
The answer came from the one place no one expected to respond directly. The country’s official portal released a short, unambiguous statement.
“We are her strongest supporter.”
That single sentence silenced countless theories while creating even more questions. Fu Zhi remained the same—unassuming, reserved, and largely uninterested in explaining herself. Yet everywhere she went, invisible currents shifted. Power followed her, not loudly, not arrogantly, but with certainty.
What lay beneath her calm presence, and why so many forces revolved around her, was something the world had only begun to glimpse. And whether the Lu Brothers realized it yet or not, the girl they thought needed protection might be the one reshaping everything around them.
