Chapter 255 - Fong JunRong and Jiang WenYu Were just Trying to Irk the Other Party, They Didn't Think the Fool Would actually Expose Themselves (1)
All of the mushy words that he had prepared in advance were gone from his head when he saw the sheet of paper that was thin like a cicada's wing but weighted a thousand tons. All he could think of was "how much would it cost to buy all of the equipment? It must cost hundreds of millions.
"What else would you like besides those?" He forced a smile on himself.
Most people would want to meet their birth parents, right? Once he brought up that subject, he could naturally bring up his parents and stressed how much is parents loved and treasured him back in the days and, through that, strengthen the ties and emotions between Jiang WenYu and the Zhang family. Nevertheless, as well planned as Zhang Kaiyu had been, he was no match to the well-prepared Jiang WenYu.
In the eyes of Jiang WenYu, he had already labeled the entire Zhang family as villains. The only reason that he would agree to return to the Zhang family was to collect some interest for almost being killed under the bridge without anyone knowing. He also wanted to find out who was behind that. He also wasn't worried that whoever who attempted that would freely try again after he had returned to the Zhang's.
Hearing Zhang Kaiyu's words, Jiang WenYu's eyes lit up. "Are you sure?"
Zhang Kaiyu had just nodded when he say Jiang WenYu pulled out another piece of paper. He almost stopped breathing.
"I would also like to have these equipment as well but I didn't think it was appropriate to ask for them. You are much more loving than I had imagined."
"Thank you so much."
The equipment listed on the second sheet was every bit as expensive as those on the first. In order to appear more convincing, Jiang WenYu even took some lessons from professional actors. Fang JunRong knew many in the circle. Any tips from any of these individuals would be sufficient for Jiang WenYu to fool Zhang Kaiyu.
Zhang Kaiyu, "..."
He wanted to turn down Jiang WenYu, but had he done that, he would no longer be the loving person that Jiang WenYu looked up to. Besides, the Zhang family, as a medical family, it would make them the laughingstock of others if they said they couldn't afford these equipment. Zhang Kaiyu was, after all, took the Zhang family's reputation very seriously. He had no choice but to agree to them.
It was alright. Jiang MingYuan was worth the investment. Zhang Kaiyu comforted himself. Knew that the Zhang family had pooled all of their resources and still not able to have Beautify Pills figured out. They had done their research and knew that Jiang WenYu was the team of one over at Fang JunRong's. He was directly tied to all of their products.
As much as he was mentally prepared, the amount still pained him.
As such, he dared not bring up the subject on gifts again, worried that it would cost him even more.
Jiang WenYu was a little disappointed about that. He had quite a few other sheets prepared... nevermind, he was quite happy with what he had so far already. He would not need any new equipment in the ten years to come, unless he was to switch to a new direction in his research. That reminded him, he could prepare a few additional lists when he had some free time. It was only right to, say, ask for birthday presents when it was his birthday.
"Alright, when would you like to return to the Zhang family with me? It's only right for you to go and visit our ancestors."
He would only be considered to have joined the Zhang family officially after his had paid their ancestors a visit.
Jiang WenYu had been eying the Zhang's documents for a while now. He said without any hesitation, "Any time." He gave Zhang Kaiyu a smile. The smile, on his ridiculously good-looking face, made him seem real and also gave him a look of naiveness that would make others smile. "I have heard about the Zhang family for a long, long time and know that it is the medical family that has been around for generations. I have always wanted to knowledge exchange with you.
"Furthermore, I would like to see the difference between myself and others of my generation."
"I'm sure the others with love to do so as well," said Zhang Kaiyu. It would be helpful for his grandchildren's generation to meet Jiang WenYu and knew that there were always better ones out there. They needed to learn humility so they would stop thinking that they were the best and stopped trying to improve upon themselves.
Chapter 256 - Fong JunRong and Jiang WenYu Were just Trying to Irk the Other Party, They Didn't Think the Fool Would actually Expose Themselves (2)
Zhang Kaiyu chatting on and off with Jiang WenYu for another half an hour or so and felt more and more regretful about his talent – had they brough him back to the Zhang's sooner and not let him wasted so many years out there, Fang JunRong would not have been able to get ahold of him and gained so much through him. Now it would cost them a lot to mend that fence with Jiang WenYu.
He consulted with Jiang WenYu about returning to the family officially and Jiang WenYu expressed that he owed a lot to Fang JunRong and wanted to invite her to the ceremony as well. As much as Zhang Kaiyu was upset at Fang JunRong for ruining their family's foundation, he was still putting up a good front with her. In addition, he did not want to drive a wedge between Jiang WenYu and the Zhang family over such a minor issue so he agreed.
Jiang WenYu was never one who enjoyed wasting time on something like that. He only chatted with Zhang Kaiyu for so long for the sake of his equipment on his two sheets of papers. Noticing that, Zhang Kaiyu wrapped up the conversation and took off.
When he took off, he reflexively retrieved the two sheets of papers and look over them once again. The list of equipment on the papers seemed to have a mind of their own. They found their way into his head and turned into a string of numbers.
Standing in the wind, he looked at loss.
Jiang WenYu had agreed to returned to the Zhang family and expressed his anticipation and enthusiasm toward the Zhang family's knowledge base. He was so readily accepting gifts from the Zhang family as well. Anyway one looked at it, Zhang Kaiyu's joy should be doubled right now. So why was it that he wasn't feeling it? Why was it that something just seemed a little off...
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When Jiang WenYu brought up that he would be returning to the Zhang family officially, Fang JunRong was a little surprised. "Are you sure about this?"
Jiang WenYu nodded, "Yes, this is the only way to allow me to study the Zhang family's knowledge base." Pausing a little, he carried on. "Besides, I am certain that Zhang Bi is not happy about this." His existence alone threatened Zhang Bi's interests.
Fang JunRong got it now: Jiang WenYu wanted to irk Zhang Bi with this.
She nodded, "Alirght. I'll go with you. I would like to check out the renowned Zhang family as well."
The way she said "renowned" was very sarcastic. The Zhang family prided themselves as a renowned family day in and day out but they did not back that up with the style that should have come with it. Nor did they have the kindness belonging to doctors. They put their gains above everything else. They merely used the term "renowned" as a propaganda for further gains.
In addition, Zhang ZhiYang, whom Zhang Bi had befriended in the past, had been locked up already. It was obvious that Zhang ZhiSu was not a big fan of them. That was the only reason why Zhang Kaiyu had accepted Jiang WenYu's outrageous demand. The Zhang family was in need of a lot of help right now. Jiang WenYu was, after all, a young talent that had been praised publicly.
Just as Fang JunRong had expected, the Zhang family wanted Jiang WenYu to rejoin them as early as possible. Yet, the ball was in Jiang WenYu's court. He was firm on only setting up a time for that after the first batch of the equipment had arrived.
The Zhang family tried to stall. The equipment, after all, was not cheap. However, once Jiang WenYu made his intention clear, the first batch of the equipment arrived shortly. There were a few that were harder to get on the second batch, but the Zhang family had already started working on them.
With that, Jiang WenYu finally move forward with setting the date on May 8.
Fang JunRong accompanied Jiang WenYu on the day of and this was officially her first time to the Zhang's residence.
As the Zhang family had a lot of members, they did not reside in the city but half way up the mountain. Looking around, there were a series of retro-style structures over the entire area. In the back were mountains and rivers. The scenery was priceless. It was good enough to be used as backdrop for historical shows. That being said, this was the pride of the Zhang's family. Naturally, not just anyone could visit there.
The only reason that Fang JunRong was about to be there was because of Jiang WenYu.
Chapter 257 - Fong JunRong and Jiang WenYu Were just Trying to Irk the Other Party, They Didn't Think the Fool Would actually Expose Themselves (3)
Nevermind about anything else. Those from the Zhang family were certainly good at putting up a front. Albeit wanting to tear Fang JunRong up from end to end, they would give her a bright smile whenever they met and were particularly attentive to her. Fang JunRong was also able to meet Su QinYing, Jiang WenYu's legendary mother.
Su QinYing was petite and delicate. She was well maintained but has a hint a melancholy between her eyes. That may be on a 20-30 woman, but on her, it just appeared out of place.
Tears rolled down Su QinYing's face when she saw Jiang WenYu. Choking back her tears, she said, "I am so happy that I can see you again.
"I knew that Dad had found you but I was too scared to meet up with you. I worry that this is all but a dream."
What she was saying, along with her tears, could probably bring tears to some sensitive individuals. From where Fang JunRong was, she only felt that Su QinYing couldn't have been more fake. What kind of a mother who loved their children would not want to see their child immediately when they were found?
When she was rebirthed, what she wanted to see most was that her daughter XinYun was okay.
She turned to look at Zhang Bi. He was leaning support to his mother and also looking very emotional.
When Su QinYing got close to Jiang WenYu, he took a step back and sneezed. "I apologize. I am allergic to perfume."
Su QinYing's look froze on her face. The very touching reunion scene had turned into a delectable dish with a bug in it.
Jiang WenYu was certain a master at ruining the mood.
Su QinYing, learning her lesson, did not try the touching mother-and-son route again.
Nobody tried anything to prevent the ceremony from proceeding smoothly. Everything went surprisingly well. Fang JunRong thought about it for a little and had it figured out. After all, the clean leader of the Zhang family was very determined on Jiang WenYu returning to the family. Anyone who dared to say or do otherwise would face dire consequences.
After the ceremony was completed successfully, Jiang WenYu's name was recorded on the Zhang family's genealogy as Zhang WenYu. Fang JunRong felt that Jiang WenYu still had a better ring to it than Zhang WenYu and she trusted that Jiang WenYu felt the same way.
As a guest, she looked around and studied everyone leisurely. The other branches of the family watched on with a smile. It was obvious that they were enjoying the drama. As for Su QinYing, she could hardly maintain her smile when she saw Jiang WenYu's name on the top.
After lighting the incense, Jiang WenYu suddenly said, "There is someone that I need to thank for my achievement today. Sadly, I have yet to find out who this person is."
The others had assumed that he was referring to Fang JunRong, all the way until his abrupt change in direction and now everyone was baffled.
"I was but an ordinary teacher at a university but, somehow, I had offended this individual. They were determined to take my life and I was saved by Boss Fang at the most critical moment.
"If it wasn't for this person, I would still be an ordinary teacher and would never have my accomplishments today."
Fang JunRong almost busted out laughing. Holding back her laugh, she added, "Hmm, in that case. I should be thankful for this individual as well. If it wasn't for them, my products would not have such a successful launch."
She looked over at Su QinYing and, seemingly surprised, asked, "Eh? What's the matter, Madam Su? You don't look well."
She and Jiang WenYu had only done that for the sake of irking the individual. Neither one of them had expected that it would actually smoke up the fool of a culprit.
Su QinYing had no idea how she made the through the remaining time. She felt that she had turned into a log and her mind was far, far away. Her years of etiquette training and upbringing were the only things that propped her up. When she had finally recollected herself, she was already back into her own room. She reflexively looked into the mirror and saw her own pale face. There were worries between her eyes. As she stared into the mirror, she couldn't help but remembered another face. That face was quiet and calm, with unwavering determination between the eyes. It was a complete opposite of her.
She shook her head to get rid of the image. "You are dead. Leave me alone already."
The face turned into fragments and disappeared slowly. Even so, Fang JunRong and Jiang WenYu's words had taken roots in her mind. They had turned into poisonous wine inside of her and making her suffer.