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Chapter 276: Is This Child Like Me?
Chapter 276: Is This Child Like Me?
"...?"
Are children these days so mature?
Watching the two children discussing their lifelong matters and whispering to each other while hugging, the adults from both families were momentarily stunned.
After a short while, Anna, who was most familiar with how to handle children, reacted first, biting her lips and speaking as gently as possible:
"William, what are you doing?!"
"I'm proposing, and I succeeded."
Wiping the candy off his face with a handkerchief and giving it to his little wife, William spoke earnestly:
"We've already discussed it. We'll get married right after graduation. Then, for our first child, we want a son, and for the second, a daughter. And for the third, we hope for twins..."
"Cough, cough, cough... We can talk about that later."
Looking at the increasingly bewildered expressions of the plump Prime Minister and his wife, Lyon coughed awkwardly, pulling back his brother-in-law who was being led away, and then added with some embarrassment:
"William has always liked to imitate adults. These two kids might not even know what marriage is, so you don't have to take it too seriously..."
"That's not true! Charlotte knows what marriage is!"
Glancing at Lyon, who had pulled her husband away, the Prime Minister's daughter pouted and said:
"It's about being together forever, eating, sleeping, and playing games without ever being apart. And when we grow up, we'll have lots of little babies and raise them together..."
"And we can exchange resources too!" William, who was being pulled by the ear by Anna for a scolding, turned his head and added:
"Like when Dad needs support from the military and wants my brother and the Ryan family to agree, we can offer some positions in exchange... Like giving me a county council seat or something."
"William?!"
Hearing her brother's words, Anna was surprised and exclaimed:
"How do you know about this? I haven't even told you about it yet..."
"I heard it from Mr. Logan."
William spoke calmly:
"During last week's history quiz, Melanie copied someone else's answers and wrote her name too. She was worried about getting caught and having her parents called in, so she used her allowance to hire me. I climbed through the window while standing on her shoulders to get into Mr. Logan's office and steal the test papers. At that time, Mr. Logan was in the tea room chatting with the homeroom teacher of Class 2, and they mentioned some students with troublesome backgrounds in the first grade, including my brother's situation."
"Ah! You revealed another secret of mine!" Melanie shuddered upon hearing William's revelation, quickly jumping down from her chair and hugging Lyon's leg, afraid that Anna might scold her again.
However, the adults were now more focused on the precocious William.
...
"Your son is truly... a gifted child!"
The Prime Minister had initially only glanced at William casually, not paying him much attention, as he was unlikely to inherit the dukedom. But now, he was genuinely impressed.
At his age, the Prime Minister himself had struggled with even peeing and playing with mud, let alone understanding the concept of exchanging favors and county council seats. This child was undoubtedly a rare genius!
Moreover, the Duke of Lionheart, who was engaged to Princess Veronica, might step down from his position early. With William's assistance, he might even have a chance to compete for the dukedom.
By then, the Mondiel family would not only have connections with the new Duke of Lionheart but also with the Princess and even the Queen's husband. Their influence would undoubtedly soar, and even if the Prime Minister's term ended and he stepped down, the Mondiel family would still be a formidable force!
And the price to pay for all this was merely the happiness of his little daughter... Hmm... Moreover, she seemed quite happy about it.
The Prime Minister looked at his daughter, who was happily sucking on a candy, and then at William, who, despite his chubby and boyish appearance, spoke with remarkable clarity and precision. The more he thought about it, the more he realized that William was indeed an exceptionally bright child.
"Duke, even though this is just a promise between two children, it doesn't necessarily mean it should be treated as a joke," the Prime Minister said to Lyon with a smile. "Your younger brother is incredibly gifted, and I can see that Charlotte genuinely likes him. If you are also agreeable, why not let the two of them play together for now? If it doesn't work out later on, it can simply be a childhood joke between the two of them, and it won't affect the relationship between our families. If they get along well in the future and become even closer, then that would be even better, don't you think?"
Lyon was left a bit stunned by the Prime Minister's words.
"I think... I'm a bit confused..." Lyon thought to himself.
The Prime Minister seemed to be considering turning this playful arrangement into a real marriage proposal, intending to marry off his daughter. Lyon hesitated for a moment before looking at William, who was in Anna's arms.
"Big brother, please agree," William said, catching Lyon's gaze.
After receiving Lyon's curious glance, William continued at a steady pace, "I heard from Teacher Logan and the others that the Ryan family is facing some difficulties. You have a lot on your plate right now, and you need someone to lend a helping hand. Charlotte's father has the ability to do that, and not just for you, big brother. I also want to realize my dreams, and I need someone's help."
"If you agree to this, Charlotte's father will have additional support. The Prime Minister's position will be more stable and secure. You can solve the problems you're facing, Charlotte can find happiness, and I'll have help in achieving my dreams... What more is there to hesitate about in this win-win situation?"
This kid... he's truly extraordinary!
As William calmly expressed his thoughts, analyzing the key interests at play in just a few sentences, the Prime Minister's eyes lit up with admiration. He was even more pleased with this future "son-in-law," who was still in elementary school.
William's words might sound overly focused on interests, and most fathers would typically not appreciate such a mindset. However, the Prime Minister was the biggest political broker in the kingdom's political arena. His daily tasks involved mediating and negotiating between different parties, using his influence to advance political agendas and facilitate agreements. This was his routine before and after every political event, and he was all too familiar with it.
After decades of political maneuvering, one of the Prime Minister's most important abilities had manifested in this young child, which filled him with delight and even a sense of kinship, as if he saw a younger version of himself in William.
"This kid is truly brilliant!"
The Prime Minister looked at the chubby-faced boy before him once more, taking his time to respond to Lyon. Instead, he crouched down with some effort and patted William's head, his smile filled with warmth. "Come, tell Uncle about your dreams. Who knows, maybe Uncle can help you realize them right away."
"That would be great! I want to overthrow the royal family and become the king myself."
Oh, so your dream is to overthrow the roy... What?
Ah?!?!?!?!
(End of Chapter)
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