Chapter 176: The Old Matriarch of the Zheng Family

"Stronger than you? How is that possible? That guy is only how old? He looks at most 20. He can be more powerful than you? Are you bluffing me?"

"Do I have any reason to lie to you? I don’t know if this guy was taught by Xiaohuan’s grandfather. If he really was taught by him, then we definitely can’t afford to provoke him!"

"Afraid every day, afraid of this and that. What use are you?"

"I’m being cautious. If I weren't so careful, do you think we could have lived this long?"

Regarding this, the middle-aged woman indeed didn't refute. It was indeed Zheng Yun’s caution over the years that had allowed them to survive until now. Things inside the Zheng family were chaotic; there was infighting everywhere, and there was no family affection at all. If they hadn't been careful, they would have been dead long ago.

"I think that guy is at most a bodyguard. He’s a servant, so why should he be arrogant in front of me? Hmph, when we leave, I’ll make them look good!"

"Alright, don’t cause trouble. I beg you. In this day and age, who cares about your status? If you provoke them and they take your life, is your life worth more, or is his life worth more? Don’t you have any sense of that?"

The middle-aged woman snorted and turned her head, not speaking anymore.

Xiaohuan and I kept vigil in front of the funeral hall for several days. Finally, amidst Xiaohuan’s endless wailing, he was buried. Grandpa Zheng could finally be considered to have been laid to rest.

For the next two days, the middle-aged woman and Zheng Yun came every day to persuade Xiaohuan to go back. After all, their mission this time was to take Xiaohuan back. Through understanding, I learned that they were Xiaohuan’s uncle and aunt. Zheng Yun was the third in the family, the third uncle, and Xiaohuan’s mother was the eldest in the family, the eldest daughter. However, what surprised me was that Xiaohuan’s mother also had the surname Zheng. It seemed her parents were a same-surname couple.

This day, Xiaohuan found me and said, "Brother Yang Yun, do I have to go back with them now?"

"That depends on what you think. As long as you want to go back, Brother will go back with you," I said, stroking Xiaohuan’s head.

Hearing my words, Xiaohuan nodded, then nodded at me and said, "Okay, then let’s go in two days. I still want to spend two more days alone with Brother Yang Yun!"

Two days later, Xiaohuan and I packed our things and prepared to set off. Seeing me carrying luggage, Zheng Yun asked in confusion, "Are you coming too?"

I nodded, then took out a letter that Zheng Linming had written long ago and handed it to Zheng Yun. This letter was also given to me by Zheng Linming when he was leaving. It was for Xiaohuan’s grandparents’ family to see. As for what was written inside, I didn't read it because Grandpa Zheng didn't let me, and prying into other people’s privacy wasn't very good. I only knew that after this letter was given to Xiaohuan’s family, I could openly stay by Xiaohuan’s side, and no one could stop me.

However, after Zheng Yun read the letter, he looked incredulous. Then he looked at me and then at Xiaohuan, pointing at me and saying, "Isn't this too outrageous?"

I clearly didn't understand what Zheng Yun meant, so I asked, feeling very puzzled, "Is there a problem?"

Zheng Yun held back for a long time and finally didn't speak. Then he put away the letter and said, "Okay, since that’s the case, let’s go together!"

I didn't ask about Zheng Yun’s strange reaction and actions, nor did I want to. Along the way, Xiaohuan didn't say much. Ever since her grandfather left, except for playing and joking with me, she basically had the same expression with everyone else. She was no longer as cheerful and lively as before.

I held Xiaohuan’s hand and gently stroked her head, saying, "Xiaohuan, I know Grandpa’s passing is a big blow to you, but at least Brother is still here. And you’re unhappy all day; if Grandpa knew, he wouldn't be happy in heaven either!"

Hearing my words, Xiaohuan nodded seriously and said, "Okay, I’ll listen to Brother Yang Yun!"

Although Xiaohuan said so on the surface, she was still the same in reality. Except for me, she remained cold and frosty to others. Zheng Yun and his wife wanted to talk to Xiaohuan, but they naturally hit a wall. However, they didn't say anything. Anyway, they didn't know what the situation would be like when they got back, so they thought they would wait and see.

Through understanding, I learned that Xiaohuan’s grandparents’ family were big figures in Jingcheng. The Zheng family couldn't be compared to the family in our small place. That was a big family specializing in Jingcheng. It was said that their assets were in the hundreds of billions, and they had many industries. Both the black and white worlds had to give the Zheng family face.

I also studied the books Grandpa Zheng left me, which were of great help to me. These days, I clearly felt that I had improved a lot, and I even felt that I could beat Zhang Yinuo.

Arriving at the Zheng family, I truly understood what it meant to be rich. The Zheng family’s mansion could truly be described as imposing. It was very imposing and magnificent, feeling like a palace. There were two big lions at the door. These big lions didn't look like the simple cement carvings. Judging by the degree of weathering on the lions, this thing definitely had a long history. It should be an old object from ancient times. These were simply two antiques being placed at the door. How much would it be worth if it were auctioned? It was really a waste of heaven’s gifts.

Along the way, Zheng Yun told Xiaohuan and me the rules, telling us not to move around or talk randomly when we went in. After all, the old matriarch in the family was very old-fashioned, and if we were not careful, we would be punished, so we had to be careful about everything.

When we arrived at the hall, I found many people, as if it were a company meeting. Could these people all be from the Zheng family?

Because they knew about Xiaohuan’s arrival today, many people from the Zheng family came. Seeing Xiaohuan and me enter, a group of people looked at us, pointing and whispering. Of course, everyone knew that Xiaohuan was the old matriarch’s granddaughter. The main object of their discussion was naturally me, and they were all guessing my identity.

I saw the old lady sitting at the highest place, her expression majestic. I really didn't understand, she was so old, wasn't she tired of keeping a straight face?

The old matriarch looked at Xiaohuan and said, "Is this Xiaohuan? Come, come over, let Grandma see!"

Hearing the old matriarch’s words, Zheng Yun hurriedly nudged Xiaohuan and whispered, "Go quickly, the old matriarch is calling you!"

Xiaohuan looked at this strange old lady on the stage, her expression very hesitant. She was scared and suddenly hid behind me, not knowing what to do.

I turned my head, squatted down, gently stroked Xiaohuan’s head, and smiled, "Xiaohuan, don’t be afraid, she is your grandmother. Go over and say hello to your grandmother!"