Until junior high, when they entered their rebellious teenage years, Zhu Hong and Cheng Zhimin suddenly realized the importance of fulfilling their parental responsibilities. They feared that if they didn’t nurture their parent-child relationship soon, their bond would weaken over time. Therefore, wherever Zhu Yu’an’s father was transferred for work, Zhu Yu’an went with him. 。But the bond between parent and child is not easily cultivated, is it? They are both still very busy, and after more than a decade of separation, leaving their grandfather and parents behind, Zhuo Yu’an feels like an orphan instead. 。
His parents often went on business trips that lasted ten days or even a month, leaving him in the care of their housemaid. Over time, he became increasingly independent. Even after graduating from high school, he went abroad for his studies without any discomfort. Familial affection seemed rather distant to him. 。As soon as the news spread that their family of three was returning to Beijing to celebrate the New Year with their grandfather, relatives from all branches of the family, the grandfather’s subordinates, and the father’s colleagues came flocking in. These past two days, they have almost trampled this courtyard flat. 。<<>> 。The implication is that even if you’re pretending to be a filial and virtuous descendant, you still have to act like it. 。Zuo Yu looked around and saw several peers in the living room, some of whom were childhood friends who grew up in this hutong. Usually they spent their days indulging themselves, but now they were all bowing their heads and behaving submissively before their elders as they came to visit their grandfather for the New Year. He couldn’t help but smile at the sight. 。
Then he saw a familiar face, it was Lu Kuo. The two looked at each other for a moment, Lu Kuo raised his eyebrows at Zhuo Yu’an, both were people who had fallen to the world together, they had to accompany their elders, there was no escaping. 。As soon as Zhuo Yu’an entered the reception room, everyone either expressed their true feelings or flattered him. They all praised him as a young and capable person to be feared, saying that the old man and Zhuo Minister were fortunate. 。In another tea room, the female relatives were chatting animatedly with Cheng Zhimín. 。Of all these children, I’ve always liked Yu’an the best since childhood. He’s reliable and steady. 。”
Isn’t that right? Look at that child from whose family, he’s the same age as Yu An, right? The year before last, his dad was caught for xi drug dealing and it took a lot of effort to get him out. ” 。Now he’s been given a sinecure, but he’s constantly worried that he might be reported. 。”
Cheng Zhimin listened, sincerely praising
:”That’s right, Yu An has never given me any trouble since he was a child. ” 。…he won’t follow his father’s plan, which worries us a lot… 。”What’s there to worry about? It’s more important for a child to walk the right path, and besides, his career is so successful. I won’t hide it from you guys, all the smart devices in my new house are from Zhuo Yuan Technology. I’ll ask Yu An to give me an insider price later.” 。”Cheng Zhimin humbly said: ‘He’s just a small fry, not worth mentioning.'” 。”Teacher Cheng’s requirements are too high, Zhuoyuan Technology has even gone public.” 。”Out of all the kids in this generation, Uyan is the most promising. Just wait for him to get married and find a suitable match who won’t hold him back. Then you can just relax and enjoy your retirement.” 。”Speaking of a good match, Teacher Cheng, you really need to be careful about this. We are from a respectable family, don’t let those frivolous and vain girls from outside ruin our reputation.” 。”Have you heard about what happened to the Sun family?”
The daughter-in-law of the Sun family flaunted her mansion, designer bags, and luxury cars online, but now she’s been exposed. Even the whole Sun family is under scrutiny, with authorities specifically stating they will investigate thoroughly. 。This incident caused quite a stir, of course Cheng Zhumin had heard about it. 。The Sun family was very low-key before. In another year, he would retire after his term ended. He had a clean life and a good reputation throughout his life. 。。Cheng Zhimin was an intellectual, having worked in the Ministry of Education for many years. She had a certain aloofness and pride, and rarely interacted with these official wives, finding them too talkative. 。But she fully agreed on the point of a suitable match. 。So this time back to Beijing, she had another arrangement, privately looking for several girls and asked Zhuo Yu’an to go on blind dates. 。The idea of matchmaking was unanimously agreed upon by both the elder and Zhu Hong, and the potential bride had been carefully selected through multiple rounds. 。Zuo Hong and the old man’s original words were:
“If he doesn’t enter politics, then find a wife from a family of equal standing. ” 。
When we are gone, after a hundred years, he will have a place to shelter, and others won’t dare to touch him.
。Otherwise, those we have offended over the years could be detrimental to him. 。”
Have Zhimin scout around for some things.” 。Okay, Dad. 。”The Zhuo family knew very well that arranging a political marriage for Zhuo Yunan was, on the one hand, a consideration for his future safety. On the other hand, it was also the most urgent task at hand, which was to help Zhuo Hong’s career.” 。Zuo Hong now has a brilliant political record in Senzhou, but he still lacks an opportunity to be recalled to the capital. The old master is about to retire, and although he has several trusted aides, it is inevitable that “people go, tea grows cold” in the future. He needs more solid relationships to support him. 。On the fifth day of Lunar New Year, Zhuo Yuan accompanied his grandfather in a day of playing chess. He was exhausted with an aching back and weary limbs, but his grandfather was just the opposite, becoming more spirited and vigorous with every game until dusk when Zhuo Hong came to the study looking for his grandfather, allowing him some respite. 。Mr. Sun is here. 。”Okay, tell him to come to the study.” 。Zhuo Yu’an saw that they seemed to be about to discuss serious matters, so he planned to withdraw. He wasn’t interested in these things. 。”Yu An, you can sit and listen too. The matter with Sun’s daughter-in-law is making a big fuss online. You understand the internet better than us. See if you can come up with any ideas.” 。”
Okay, Grandpa” 。”Zuo Yu’an didn’t want to get involved in this mess, but since his grandfather had spoken, he just listened.” 。The Zhuo and Sun families are quite pretentious. The two patriarchs were once comrades-in-arms who fought side by side. Originally, Zhuo Hong was going to be transferred back to the capital from Senzhou, and the Sun family would also have a say in the matter. However, things turned out this way, and they are now struggling to survive, unable to rely on each other. They have essentially lost their left and right arms. 。Three generations of the Sun family came, Patriarch Sun was still as majestic as ever. Upon seeing Zhuo Yu’an, he greeted him:
“Yu’an is here?”
“Grandpa Sun,” 。Sun Junhao followed his grandfather with a listless expression, nodding at Zhuo YUAN as a greeting. He was a few years older than Zhuo Yuan, having been steady and self-assured since childhood. He had made great strides in his business career and was always considered the ideal child by everyone. 。Several people recounted the story again. Sun Junhao’s wife was eight years younger than him and used to be a flight attendant with no background. They met on a plane and it was love at first sight. Despite her family’s opposition, she insisted on marrying him. 。Let’s not talk about those bags worth hundreds of thousands or even millions, or the tens of millions of dollars of luxury cars. What’s the deal with those hundred-million dollar mansions in America? Elder Zhuo didn’t beat around the bush. Since he wanted to ask for help, he had to tell him everything. 。