Chapter 689: 685. Zhang Siyan's

"Brother Zhang, regarding Zhao Lifeng..." Yin Long still could not hide the anger on his face.

Zhang Ran smiled and said, "Just do as I said. We will no longer concern ourselves with the affairs of Fengli Finance; we will just wait to see the final result."

"But wouldn't doing this disrupt your arrangements?" Yin Long asked.

Zhang Ran waved his hand and said, "It's fine, these are just small matters. I have already done what needed to be done, and don't you think this is actually a good thing?"

"How so?" Yin Long actually understood Zhang Ran's meaning a little bit in his heart.

"If he chooses the Rhode Family, that is also a good thing for us. In the future, we won't need to consider anything regarding the Fengli Group; we can just prioritize our own interests. If Zhao Lifeng chooses to trust me and stand on my side, then I can also choose to let go of the Fengli Group. No matter what, this is actually a good thing," Zhang Ran said with a smile.

This was Zhang Ran's thinking: leave everything for Zhao Lifeng to decide for himself.

Yin Long nodded, indicating that he understood.

Zhang Ran looked at him and said speechlessly, "Stop putting on an act for me. If you keep acting, it'll become real."

Yin Long gave two sheepish laughs, feeling somewhat uncomfortable.

"I'll give you a guarantee today: no matter what happens in the future, as long as I am still here, your family's things will always be your family's," Zhang Ran said.

As soon as Zhang Ran's voice fell, He Yong's gaze changed, making Yin Long's hair stand on end.

"Brother Zhang, I didn't mean it that way, I just..."

"I know you didn't mean it that way, but you are no longer alone; you have a family now. You need to consider your family more. Don't let the womenfolk worry about everything; that makes you look like you have no backbone at all," Zhang Ran chuckled and said.

Yin Long stopped talking and just sighed.

Indeed, his behavior just now did not look like him at all. If it were the Yin Long of thirty years ago, everything would be fine, but the current Yin Long was no longer the same as before.

If one were to really talk about it, this was actually Yin Long intentionally showing such obvious signs, because he was also conflicted in his heart.

On one side was the Brother Zhang he admired and respected, and on the other was the wife who loved him and bore him a son; he was in a difficult position.

Zhang Ran had actually anticipated these situations long ago, he just didn't expect it to happen so quickly.

However, he had also been avoiding these things from happening.

After talking for a while, Zhang Ran went to pick up Lin Mei. Lin Mei was arriving today, but as for Prince Haiman, he did not come.

Lin Mei was easier to handle; she had been very low-key since marrying Prince Haiman. Plus, with her Chinese identity, the British side rarely used her for publicity.

So, it was perfectly fine for her to come quietly, but if Prince Haiman came, he would definitely be the center of attention, so it was better that he didn't come.

"What exactly are you thinking?" He Yong waited for Yin Long and asked.

Yin Long said with a bitter face, "Yong Ge, I really don't have that intention. It's just that the one at home has been letting her imagination run wild every day for some reason. I... sigh!"

He Yong's eyes flickered as he said, "Is someone instigating something by her side? Xiao Long, remember this: everything you have was given by Brother Zhang. Brother Zhang has never asked you for anything, nor has he required any repayment, but one cannot be so ungrateful."

Yin Long raised his head and said earnestly, "Yong Ge, don't worry. I am clear about all of this. I was just forced into a corner with no other choice."

After a pause, he added, "As for whether someone is instigating it, I am not yet clear on that. I will definitely investigate it thoroughly when I go back."

He Yong said, "I believe you, but before you have investigated it clearly, don't send your Xiaobao over."

Yin Long's expression shifted, and he nodded.

He Yong's meaning was very clear. If Xiaobao were sent over now, then in the future, the relationship between Xiaobao, Susu, and Taotao would definitely be very good, which would play a huge role in the future inheritance of the family.

At this point, everyone had to consider the future of their families.

As for the situation on Zhang Ran's side, as of now, Taotao was to be groomed as the primary heir, and so was Susu.

As for what the situation would be later, no one could say for sure right now.

But currently, Taotao was the first heir of the Zhang Family, and even Sicheng was ranked behind him, because Sicheng was older, and some things were indeed harder to cultivate.

"Big Brother Zhang, why did you come in person?" Lin Mei was also disguised this time and did not bring many people, with only two bodyguards following her.

Zhang Ran smiled and said, "Could I not come? The one at your place hasn't stopped calling; look at these calls."

Zhang Ran took out his phone, and when Lin Mei saw so many calls on it, she couldn't help but smile, a very sweet smile.

"Mom." Auston and Arthur both had super happy and surprised expressions, though what they were truly feeling deep down, only they themselves knew.

Seeing her two sons, Lin Mei was also very happy, hugging and holding them.

"Grandma Lin." The two little ones, Taotao and Susu, also immediately stepped forward to act cute and charming, making Lin Mei even happier.

Only Liu Lu showed a look of helplessness. This was clearly looking for a backer; after discovering that her grandfather couldn't serve as a backer, she naturally had to find another one.

"Aunt Lin." Liu Lu and Zhang Siyan both stepped forward to help carry things.

Just as everyone was preparing to leave, a voice suddenly came over.

"Zhang Siyan?"

The group looked toward the sound and discovered it was a young woman dressed in a very youthful and beautiful style, who was looking at Zhang Siyan with some surprise.

"Fu Meiting?" Zhang Siyan also recognized this person.

"Is it really you? I didn't expect to run into you here." Fu Meiting seemed very happy and hurriedly stepped forward to speak.

Zhang Siyan, however, was much more indifferent. This Fu Meiting was also her classmate, but a high school classmate.

Back then, she had often competed with her, especially since this Fu Meiting liked Liu Ming, while Liu Ming liked Zhang Siyan, which made the two school beauties at the time somewhat at odds.

Of course, it was mainly Fu Meiting who was at odds with Zhang Siyan. As for Zhang Siyan, she had even helped play matchmaker once or twice, but those times had both turned into rather awkward situations.

This resulted in their relationship never being very good.

"What are you doing here?" Fu Meiting seemed to have forgotten the previous unpleasantness and asked with a smile.

Zhang Siyan said, "On a business trip."

"You're working? I seem to have heard that you got married right after graduation? Didn't people say you were at home being a full-time housewife?" Fu Meiting seemed very surprised.

Zhang Siyan said indifferently, "I got divorced a long time ago."

"Oh, divorced? What a pity. I heard that your husband seemed to be a big tycoon," Fu Meiting said with some regret.