Volume 1 Chapter 28: Confrontation

  Fang Zixuan is very satisfied with her current life. The Zhang family is simple, Fang Jianlin will not come to the Zhang's house, Zhang Yun has gone to Europe for a bloodbath, and Fang Zipeng is locked in a training camp. This summer vacation, she spent it leisurely and quietly, reading whatever books she wanted without any burden, no longer rushing around for a living, although she lost the fun of handling cases, but these idle days are also a kind of enjoyment.

  It would be easier if Old Man Zhang didn't show his concern for her so frequently.

  Fang Zixuan practiced golf very seriously, this little white ball she had never hit before, not that she didn't have the chance in her past life, but rather she was too proud to waste her precious time on meaningless socializing with clients.

  But now Old Zhang almost every day has to take her out for a sunbath, fishing today, playing ball tomorrow, horseback riding the day after, as if she wouldn't see sunlight she would become a vampire or something, out of respect and filial piety towards her elders, although she isn't very willing, she still obediently accompanies him.

  Mr. Zhang's ball skills were not good, but he was very patient and stood on one side watching the coach instruct her to hit the ball.

  Such excessive care left Fang Zi Xuan bewildered and at a loss, unsure of how to respond to an elder who genuinely cared for her. In Fang Zi Xuan's memory, this grandfather's image was extremely vague, and he had never shown any concern for her before. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been repeatedly disappointed in her search for care and eventually left with a broken heart.

  She now has no feelings for all her relatives around her, no matter how sad and pitiful Zhang Yun cries, or how sharp and piercing Fang Ziying's words are, she cannot arouse any love or hate emotions in her. Although she is used to obeying her elders, deep down she will not change because of anyone of them, nor will she expect to get any care from them, naturally she will not pay out any feelings, without expectation there will be no harm.

  However, Zhang's transformation left her somewhat perplexed. She couldn't possibly treat him with the same reverence as she would a grandfather from her past life, yet she was well aware of his concern and kindness, and for a moment, didn't know how to react.

  But after answering a phone call, Zhang's expression changed from kind to stern, "Do you know Yan San?"

  "Research third? Is someone going to take the postgraduate entrance exam?" Fang Zixuan looked puzzled, but she also had a hunch that Old Man Zhang was not talking about taking the postgraduate entrance exam. So what exactly is "research third"?

  Zhang Lao Ye Zi still frowned, looking somewhat uncertain, "Yan Yue, don't you recognize him?"

  Fang Zi Xuan felt that the name was somewhat familiar, and she thought about it seriously in her mind for a while. After confirming that there was no such name in her original memories as Fang Zi Xuan, she cautiously shook her head and said, "I don't know him."

  Old Zhang's expression eased up, "In that case, you don't have to be afraid later."

  Fang Zixuan was in a daze, instinctively feeling that what was about to happen wasn't anything good, but she still calmly nodded.

  Appearing at the Zhang's was Fang Zixuan's uncle, Fang Jianping, and her biological father, Fang Jianlin. Although Fang Jianlin looked handsome and refined, his face had a somewhat greenish tint and was puffy, clearly showing signs of overindulgence. In front of Old Man Zhang, he kept his head hung low, not even daring to make a sound, clearly afraid of offending his father-in-law.

  Fang Jianping, on the other hand, was much more calm and composed. Although his demeanor was respectful, a strong aura emanated from within him, especially when he glared at Fang Jianlin. The sharp atmosphere made Fang Jianlin feel uneasy, forcing him to stiffen his scalp and speak up, "Dad, we're here to take Xiangyun back home."

  "Go back? Where to go back to? You, Fang Jianlin, are always out having fun and drinking, you don't even care about this family anymore. Where do you plan on taking her?" Old Master Zhang's calm and collected demeanor made Fang Jianlin speechless with just a few words.

  Fang Jianping coughed twice, seeing Fang Jianlin shrinking his head like a turtle, no matter how he stared at him, he pretended not to see, and refused to speak again. His heart grew more and more angry with this useless younger brother, so he had to open his mouth himself. "The old master's teachings are that Jianlin also knows he was wrong, he is willing to make amends, thinking of bringing Zi Xuan back to take good care of her."

  "Uncle, may I ask another question, is it to bring Zi Xuan back to her own home or back to the old mansion?" The one sitting on the side, Cheng Li, smiled and spoke up.

  Fang Jianping paused for a moment, "Our family's old master and mistress have always doted on Zi Xuan, fearing that I, the third brother, won't take good care of her, so they want to bring her back to the old mansion to live for a while."

  "Didn't Zixuan just come from the Fang family's old mansion? This child is so lovable, not to mention Old Master Fang, even our own master treats her like a precious gem. Although we have several daughters in our household, they all live far away, only Zixuan can bring joy to our knees. But Old Master Fang has two granddaughters, Ziyin and Ziqian. I think it's better for Zixuan to stay with us for a while longer, I'm not willing to part with the little girl, and Master is even more reluctant." Cheng Li said with a hint of a smile, but her tone was firm.

  Fang Jianping's face sank slightly, "Originally, I thought that family shame should not be made public, but now that things have come to this point, I also can't hide it from my relatives anymore. Letting Zi Xuan return is also to investigate the matter of Yan San Gongzi from before."

  "Is Yan San Gongzi? I heard that he came to J City some time ago, and I didn't expect the Fang family to be so close to the Yan family. Our Zhang family doesn't have such a deep relationship with the Yan family. I wonder what Uncle Zhang is going to investigate by bringing Zi Xuan back?" Cheng Li smiled without any reserve, and some words were not suitable for Old Master Zhang to say, so she took over as his daughter-in-law.

  Fang Jianlin's face sank another three points, during this time he had seen many such seemingly silly but actually sarcastic faces. The Zhang family couldn't possibly not know about Fang Ziqian's situation, yet that old man Zhang didn't say a word, allowing his daughter-in-law to come out and cause trouble. This was clearly not putting the Fang family in their eyes, after all these years of cooperation between the two families, they were still ungrateful wolves.

  "The matter of Yan San Gongzi has almost been investigated clearly. Outside rumors say that San Gongzi is interested in the young lady from the Fang family, and several people who are eager to please San Gongzi have taken Ziying away, but it turns out that San Gongzi said Ziying is not the Fang family's young lady he was looking for, so..."

  "Oh? Then we should really congratulate Brother Fang, if it's not Zi Yan, then it must be Zi Ying," Cheng Li smiled, seemingly genuinely happy for Fang Jianping. "The Yan family is very powerful, and with Brother Fang becoming the father-in-law of Yan San Gongzi, the Fang family will rise to an even higher level. By that time, our humble province might not be able to contain them, they'll have to move to the capital."

  Old Zhang looked at Cheng Li with satisfaction, his eyes full of smile.

  Fang Jianping's face changed, but he suppressed his anger and said, "I think it may not be Ziying, Zi Xuan is also possible."