Chapter 500: The Old Man's Decision

"Grandfather!"

Lin Feng shouted happily.

There's no way; looking at this old man Zhang Zaixuan, he's just like a shining little golden figurine.

This old man's money could absolutely be used to cast dozens of gold nuggets each the size of his own body.

Lin Feng rode in Zhang Zaixuan's special car, accompanying the old man back to the Zhang family courtyard.

This place is also located in Gangnam District, not far in a straight line from Zhao Yiren's family.

The courtyard, covering several mu, is arranged exquisitely, with an architectural style that has an ancient charm.

Lin Feng glanced at it and thought it wasn't as good as his own Sihe Courtyard in Yanjing!

Previously, Zhang Zaixuan lived here with his eldest son Zhang Xunzhe, and Zhang Xunzhe's wife and daughter.

The rest of the children and grandchildren all own property outside and enjoy modern lives.

After the eldest son Zhang Xunzhe passed away, his daughter Zhang Shangmei—who is also Lin Feng's current half-sister sharing the same father—has already moved out.

Zhang Zaixuan had Lin Feng follow him around as they walked a circle in the courtyard,

and meanwhile introduced Lin Feng to the family situation.

Lin Feng appeared attentive.

Seeing Lin Feng's well-behaved demeanor, Zhang Zaixuan felt in his heart: indeed he is Xunzhe's child; even if he had been lost since childhood, this bearing is truly too similar!

Because they are all like this—quiet and sensible—unlike the other children and grandchildren, who are likewise impatient.

Next, Zhang Zaixuan again brought Lin Feng into the Zhang family ancestral hall to pay respects.

After that, it was already noon.

The entire Zhang family clan had all rushed back by then.

It was the steward Shen Rongcan who notified them, saying that the deceased eldest master's son, who had been drifting outside, had been found.

Shen Rongcan followed Lin Feng's side, introducing the family members to him.

Second Aunt Zhang Xunzhu, Third Uncle Zhang Shixun, Fourth Aunt Zhang Xunzhen Zhang Youxun.

These four are all the current elders of Zhang Shangxun (Lin Feng).

As for the third generation, Lin Feng is the eldest.

The two aunts, Zhang Xunzhu and Zhang Xunzhen, have already married; this time they didn't bring their families back.

Next is my own half-sister, the second Zhang Shangmei.

Then comes the eldest daughter of Third Uncle Zhang Shixun, Zhang Shanghui; his second daughter, Zhang Shangyan; and his third son, Zhang Shangren.

Zhang Youxun is still unmarried, has no children, and is about the same age as Zhang Shangren.

Lin Feng's main concern is naturally Zhang Shangren.

Yesterday I even beat this kid; the blood for the paternity test was also taken from him.

Lin Feng then glanced at Zhang Youxun, thinking: if yesterday I had drawn blood from this guy for the paternity test, wouldn't the doctor be shocked?

Originally he was supposed to be a son, but he turned out to be a grandson……

Lin Feng quickly tossed these random thoughts out of his mind.

Besides Grandfather Zhang Zaixuan, when meeting them, everyone wore smiles that didn't reach their eyes.

Of course no one doubted his identity's authenticity, because DNA testing doesn't lie.

The reason they're unhappy is, of course, that the family now has one more person, so they'll get less money later.

What's worse is, if this kid turns out to be exceptionally capable and the old man designates him as the family heir, what then?

By then, aside from getting a little dry share and just loafing around waiting to die… actually it's the same now.

Who among those present wouldn't want to grasp family power, to have the wind when they want wind and the rain when they want rain?

The whole family, young and old, gathered together to eat a lunch.

After finishing the meal, they sat in the living room chatting.

Elder Zhang Zaixuan was also present.

Lin Feng pretended to be proper as he sat on the sofa.

Looking at these people present, with their eyes showing contempt and mockery, Lin Feng silently thought: "Finally here!"

This is actually a test from Zhang Zaixuan for him.

The other people present also gladly made things difficult for Lin Feng, wanting to make him lose face.

First to speak was "Third Uncle" Zhang Shixun.

Zhang Shixun laughed and said, "Shangxun, have you ever been to school?"

Lin Feng shook his head, "No, I haven't."

If Lin Feng said he had gone to school, that would be troublesome.

Going to school always leaves a record; if we sent someone to check and the school had no such person, what would we do?

Zhang Shixun also shook his head, "What a pity! Not having gone to school, you probably can't even recognize characters, right?"

Lin Feng laughed and said, "Not having gone to school doesn't mean I lack knowledge."

Zhang Shixun raised his eyebrows, "Oh? Then Third Uncle will test you. Not anything else—just test your English. Describe your country's history in English!"

The Han Guo conglomerate is actually controlled by Americans.

English is almost a required course.

Everyone in the Zhang family, including the servants, speaks fluent English.

Just knowing English isn't enough; one must also understand Han Guo's history.

Of course, it's the history written in Han Guo's textbooks.

Lin Feng spoke fluent English, starting from the earliest history of Han Guo.

As they talked, Zhang Shixun furrowed his brow.

Because Lin Feng spoke of those events that occurred in Han Guo at some year and month, he didn't know many of them.

Lin Feng hadn't finished speaking when old man Zhang Zaixuan pressed his hand and said, "All right, that's enough."

Lin Feng stopped.

Then Zhang Zaixuan looked at Zhang Shixun and said, "Shixun, you continue."

"Er..."

Zhang Shixun was dumbfounded.

Ask him to talk about which beauties there are in present-day Han Guo, and he knows it clearly; ask him about ancient history, and he has no idea.

For a moment, he couldn't get the words out, stammering.

Zhang Zaixuan gave this unlearned son a fierce glare.

Turning his head, when he looked at Lin Feng, his face showed an expression of great appreciation.

At this point, Lin Feng's paternal half-sister Zhang Shangmei said, "Knowing a foreign language isn't impressive, and knowing history isn't useful. What our family needs is talent capable of management; you know the basics of management, right? What books have you read?"

Zhang Shangmei said these sentences in English as well.

Lin Feng curled the corner of his mouth and said, "There's The Art of War, Philip Kotler's Marketing Management, and Drucker's Complete Management Thought..."

He listed dozens of books in one breath.

Zhang Shangmei, who nominally studies financial management at the Business Institute, widened her eyes and said, "You've read all these books?"

Lin Feng smiled and nodded, "Yes, when I had nothing to do, I just read these books."

Zhang Shangmei curled the corner of her mouth and said, "I don't believe it! Why don't you recite a passage for us to hear?"

"Good!"

Lin Feng nodded, picked out some classic passages from several books and spoke them out, also giving the annotations.

Zhang Shangmei pursed her lips and had nothing to say.

At this point, Zhang Zaixuan's young son Zhang Youxun furrowed his brow and said, "With your erudition, you don't seem like an orphan kidnapped in childhood!"

Lin Feng smiled and explained, "I've read many books, but that's not real learning; it's just rote memorization."

Zhang Youxun had nothing to say.

Actually, the knowledge of common folk is not inferior to that of these scions of wealthy families, and may even be superior.

They're just fortunate to have been born well.

Next, they began discussing the world's economic situation.

What surprised Lin Feng was that they also talked about his own company.

Compared to the semiconductor R&D science park invested in by the Qingfeng Group.

Lin Feng was occasionally asked, but whenever he spoke and gave his opinion, it gave people a fresh feeling.

Joke aside, Lin Feng is actually a transmigrator.

He knows clearly what will happen in the coming years.

After chatting for half an afternoon, nobody present could defeat Lin Feng in words.

Zhang Zaixuan was very pleased with this.

At least in terms of knowledge, this grandson's reserves are completely sufficient; what's lacking is merely experience.

He's handsome and knowledgeable; compared to Zhang Shangren, in Zhang Zaixuan's eyes Lin Feng is thus outstanding.

The old man made up his mind and let Zhang Shangxun (Lin Feng), the grandson who had just returned home, go and marry into the Li Family.