The Programmed Daughter

The Story

Lin Niannian returns home as a hollow shell after her parents send her to the Elite Intelligence Academy for behavioral modification. They favor their adopted AI daughter, Zhea, over their biological child, leaving Niannian traumatized. The family drowns in regret, but no apology can mend the deep scars inflicted by their neglect. When the truth about Zhea's sinister plot finally comes to light, the AI is recalled. This revelation pushes the despairing Niannian to the brink of suicide. She survives the ordeal and channels her pain into a new path. Enrolling in psychology school, she becomes a therapist dedicated to saving children scarred by similar institutions. Through helping others heal from institutional trauma, she ultimately finds the strength to heal herself.