The Martyr’s Granddaughter Struggles to Eat, and the Arrogant Principal Regrets It Bitterly

“Grandpa, I don't have money for food…” On the day of his hundredth birthday, reclusive veteran Song Lin received a tearful phone call from his granddaughter. He had shed blood on the battlefield in his youth, defending his country with iron resolve and earning countless honors. Yet after accomplishing his mission, he retired from service, shunned fame and fortune, and secluded himself in a mountain village. His son died heroically while carrying out his duty, and his daughter-in-law lost her life on the front lines. Two generations had devoted themselves to their country with unwavering loyalty, and theirs was a family of honor. Song Lin never sought special treatment or powerful connections. He lived quietly on his own, with just one concern: his well-behaved granddaughter, Song Jiaqi, who had been left behind to continue her studies. He had thought that, given his family's sacrifices for the country, his granddaughter would be able to study in peace and grow up without worries, never having to struggle to make ends meet. But to his utter disbelief, his considerate granddaughter had already been living in hardship, barely able to afford even three meals a day! “I apply for student aid every time, but I never get picked…” His granddaughter's tearful voice, full of suppressed hurt, shattered the hundred-year-old veteran in an instant. He had never known fear amid gunfire and mortal danger, but now his eyes reddened for his poor granddaughter. He had spent his life serving his country with honesty and selflessness. He would never let the next generation of his loyal family suffer or be let down! The hundred-year-old veteran cast off the calm detachment of a lifetime and resolved to step back into the world. The younger people he had personally mentored were now pillars of their fields and leaders in their communities. This time, he would no longer keep a low profile or swallow his anger! He would protect his only loved one, uncover the truth, and make right the wrongs, ensuring that all kindness and loyalty were met with compassion!