Chapter 118: Junhao, First Place Again, Right?
Zhao Jiande quickly looked at his phone. The message had already been sent out and there was no way to retract it.
Now, one parent after another has started sending him replies. The person he has labeled as Jiang Yu’s father has also sent him a message:
“Received! Thank you, Teacher Zhao! I’ll definitely be there on time!”
Zhao Jiande: “…”
It was over. He had sent the message to Jiang Yu’s adoptive father.
Ever since Jiang Yu had been recognized by the Jiang family, her guardianship had been switched over to Jiang Chenglang. However, Zhao Jiande had set up the parent-teacher group chat himself and had neglected to change the information.
However, a wrong message was a wrong message but he hadn’t expected her adoptive father to reply so quickly. For a moment there, he didn’t know what to say.
Zhao Jiande stared at the reply for a long time and finally decided to ignore it.
After all, three of the Jiang children were studying in A High. In the past, when Jiang Wan had her parent-teacher conferences, there was no guarantee that Jiang Chenglang would show up.
Rather than having Jiang Chenglang’s assistant as a replacement, it would be better to ask Jiang Yu’s adoptive father to come.
Letting them see the daughter that they have raised get first place, that would be good too.
…
Feng family home.
When Feng Junhao arrived home, there were already quite a few people sitting in the living room.
Apart from his father, Feng Wenshu, and Feng Linbai, his third uncle, Feng Le’an, and his aunt, Feng Qiongfang, were also there.
Feng Wenshu and Feng Qiongfang sat together on the main sofa, which was quite far away from Feng Le’an and Feng Linbai, who were sitting on armchairs situated beside each other. The air between the four of them was not very pleasant.
Seeing Feng Junhao returning, Feng Wenshu patted the sofa beside him and gestured, “Junhao, it’s so nice to see you home. Sit here. Dad wants to ask you a question.”
As soon as Feng Junhao sat down, Feng Wenshu asked impatiently, “The second monthly test for the third-year students has ended, right? I’ve just received a message from your teacher asking me to attend the parent-teacher conference. Junhao, how did the test go this time?”
Everyone present knew that Feng Wenshu had not gleaned any benefits from their earlier conversation, so now he wanted to use Feng Junhao’s results to show off.
Feng Le’an’s son was a second-generation heir. Previously, he had angered Feng Zhiyi, so he was sent away to a high school in the neighboring city and was told to calm down before coming back.
Feng Le’an only had one son. He was worried that his son would not have a good life there, but he did not dare disobey Feng Zhiyi’s orders. He could only go to the neighboring city to visit his son every now and then, thus he was often not at the Feng family home.
Feng Qiongfang was already married, so it was natural for her to stay at her in-laws’ house.
Although the other party was merely a son-in-law, his family’s business was not as big as the Feng family’s, Feng Zhiyi still bought a house in a luxurious area for the couple in City A.
They were living there now, but they would come over from time to time. In fact, they wanted to maintain a good relationship with Feng Zhiyi.
Feng Qiongfang had given birth to a daughter, so just like her, there was no possibility of inheriting the entire Feng family fortune. They could only hope to gain some property shares.
Therefore, Feng Qiongfang could only work hard and bring her husband and daughter over to gain Feng Zhiyi’s favor, so that her father would not forget them and leave them in some corner. They would lose everything if that happened.
What Feng Wenshu did not know was that this time, the monthly exam had been no small blow to Feng Junhao.
He had been pushed down from the first place and had full marks slapped into his face.
At this moment, Feng Wenshu was still urging, “Junhao, why aren’t you saying anything? You don’t have to be shy. There’s nothing to be embarrassed about getting first again.”
Feng Wenshu glanced at the few people from the corner of his eyes, his face was somewhat smug.
Chapter 119: When the Time Comes, Try Getting First Place in the Whole City
This son of his has always been his pride.
He wasn’t like the troublemaker in Feng Le’an’s family who was always stirring up trouble and didn’t have anything to show for it.
Although Feng Qiongfang’s daughter’s grades were good, she still couldn’t compare to Feng Junhao. Otherwise, why wouldn’t she be studying in A High? Wasn’t she just afraid of coming in direct competition with Feng Junhao?
However, Feng Junhao didn’t say anything.
Feng Wenshu felt this a little strange, but he didn’t think too much about it. “Junhao, you’re related to everyone sitting here. We’re a family. There’s nothing to hide. You don’t have to worry so much.”
Feng Le’an snorted. “Second Brother, isn’t it just getting first place in a simple exam? Why are you so happy? It’s not like your subsidiary company got first-place or something. What’s there to be happy about?”
“Did you get that piece of land in the southern suburbs? How have the projects been progressing? Father is still very concerned.”
Feng Le’an’s every sentence poked at Feng Wenshu’s sore spot, and Feng Wenshu almost jumped up from the sofa. “What right do you have to criticize me? The subsidiary companies under your name are ranked bottom year after year. This time, once the quarterly report comes out, I believe our father will skin you alive!”
“Dad dotes on me, so he won’t do that.” Feng Le’an shrugged. “Besides, I’m improving this time, so dad won’t criticize me so much.”
Feng Wenshu mocked, “Even if you’re improving, you’re still near the bottom line. You’re just useless and can’t hold up the company.”
“If anyone should be praised, dad will praise me. How are you qualified in any way? Do you think that since Big Brother isn’t around anymore, it’s your turn to inherit the Feng Family?”
Feng Le’an didn’t want to be outdone and said, “Compared to Big Brother, you’re a completely different person. You still take a good look at yourself.”
“You!”
Seeing that the two of them were about to start another argument, Feng Qiongfang interrupted, “Alright, alright, stop talking. It hasn’t been long since you guys stopped fighting. If you’re not annoyed, I’m annoyed!”
Feng Wenshu wanted to get in the last word and quickly said. “Fourth Sister, you don’t know. This person here, he’s really unreasonable!”
Feng Le’an face had an expression that said “you can’t do anything to me”.
Feng Qiongfang felt a headache coming on and massaged her temples.
Of her two older brothers, one had his thoughts written all over his face and was competitive in every way, while the other was carefree and uncompetitive.
Feng Wenshu couldn’t stand Feng Le’an’s idleness, Feng Le’an couldn’t stand Feng Wenshu’s success. Every time the two of them met, they would end up arguing.
In Feng Qiongfang’s eyes, neither of them could ever compare to her eldest brother. Even though she was far more capable than her two elder brothers, she was a girl, the ending of her story had been written since she was born.
While the two of them continued to fight, there was one person who didn’t make a sound from the beginning to the end.
Feng Qiongfang couldn’t help but look at the man beside her. The man’s long legs were casually crossed over each other, and his eyes were closed. He acted like an outsider, indifferent to everything that was happening in front of him.
She had not forgotten Feng Wenshu’s question just now. Sigh, forget it. If he wanted to show off, then let him show off.
Feng Qiongfang chose this moment to express herself. “Junhao has always been number one in his grades. It has been this way for many years. He doesn’t want to say it anymore. Maybe he’s tired of saying it.”
Feng Qiongfang’s words were exactly what Feng Wenshu wanted to say. He immediately smiled and said, “Fourth Sister, you’re the most understanding one.”
Feng Junhao lowered his eyes and said, “Dad, I’m tired. I’ll go back to my room first.”
“Okay, you also have to make sure to get plenty of rest. Although the college entrance exam is coming up, you have to find the balance between work and rest. Don’t tire yourself out too much,” Feng Wenshu said considerately. “You’ve always been the top student in the grade anyway, this is nothing for you.”
Feng Le’an added, “When the time comes, try getting first place in the whole city.”
Chapter 120: The Egg Seems Promising, but Not the Chicken That Gave It Life.
Feng Wenshu said, “You don’t have to worry about that.”
Feng Le’an crossed his legs and said, “I’m just giving my best wishes to my nephew.”
No one saw Feng Junhao tightened his grip on his school bag, his eyes turning dark.
After Feng Junhao left, the atmosphere became quiet again.
Feng Wenshu looked at the man who was pretending to be asleep with his eyes closed. He still remembered a question he had before they were interrupted by Feng Junhao’s return.
He asked casually, “Fifth Brother, I heard that you’ve found someone who can treat your eyes?”
Feng Linbai opened his eyes. He seemed to have woken up from a dream. “Are you guys done talking?”
No one had bought his sleeping act.
In the next moment, Feng Linbai said frankly, “Why did Junhao sit here for so long and didn’t answer the question about the monthly test results? Could it be…”
Feng Linbai dragged out his words. “Did Junhao not get first place?”
“How is that possible?”
Feng Wenshu frowned. He was enraged that someone dared to question Feng Junhao’s results.
“Fifth Brother, you just came to the Feng family, so you don’t know. Junhao has been number one in every exam, regardless of whether it was a big or small one. I have never had to worry about his results. I consider myself lucky to have such a good son.”
Feng Linbai nodded and said, “I really don’t understand.”
Feng Le’an sneered, “There’s nothing to understand. The egg seems promising, but not the chicken that gave it life.”
Feng Wenshu said unhappily, “I won’t lower myself to your level! Vulgar!”
Feng Le’an said nonchalantly, “Then there are many things that you haven’t experienced.”
Feng Wenshu took a deep breath.
Looking at Feng Le’an’s face, which was similar to that of a hooligan, he realized Le’an and his son were splitting images of each other!
His son was a second-choice heir like his father. and he had the same attitude as his father as well!
Feng Qiongfang was also helpless. There was no way she could persuade them. It has been so many years. If they suddenly stopped quarreling, shook hands, and made peace one day, that would be the day the sky falls.
Feng Linbai said casually, “I still remember when I was studying, the student who got first place in every exam, every time the results were posted, people would flood the school forum, calling him a God of Studying. Junhao must have appeared frequently in the school forum.”
“Of course, there are also many young girls who have sent love letters to Junhao.”
After Feng Wenshu said that, he felt that his words had not been appropriate, so he added, “But our Junhao knows he must study hard. He is still young and he knows his limits. He won’t fall in love at such a young age.”
Feng Le’an sneered in his heart.
That’s right. Feng Wenshu and Feng Junhao’s standards were so high that their nostrils almost pointed to the sky. How could any normal girl so easily fall in love with any of them?
Moreover, Feng Wenshu was a snobbish person. If the daughter did not come from a good family, how would Feng Wenshu ever agree with her becoming his daughter-in-law?
However, Feng Linbai’s words struck a chord with the other two people present.
Indeed, after every examination, when has Feng Junhao ever not announced his results?
Even if they were present, he wouldn’t shy away from saying so.
Based on Feng Junhao’s personality, he was not a secretive person. Why was he so hesitant this time?
Could it be that… Feng Junhao really did not do well this time?
With Feng Linbai’s interruption, Feng Wenshu had forgotten what he had asked him just earlier.
It was Feng Linbai who took the initiative to bring it up again. “Yes, I found a godly doctor. I heard that his medical skills are brilliant and can cure my eyes.”