177: The Promise of the Year

Wang Cheng did not intend to return to the Zheng house, but since this happened and Zheng Jingen came to pick him up in person, he finally had to go back to the Zheng house with him. Before leaving, he talked with Huang Tong’an by phone.

Huang Tong'an watched them from behind as they left, with a complicated expression. It had only been a few months since the last class reunion. His brother turned from a countryman into a descendant of the Zheng family, even Zheng Jingen’s brother. The news shocked him for a long time; he couldn’t believe it.

After they left, Huang Tong'an's group of friends gathered around immediately, changing their attitudes that had been so anxious to draw a line, and instead held his shoulders in a brotherly manner. They also said that he was not righteous, knowing someone from the Zheng family and not telling them. Huang Tong’an was disgusted. He knew their true colors, but did not expect it to really be like this. Maybe he really should consider dividing the line with them, otherwise, he didn’t know if he would be stabbed in the back in the future.

The one happiest about Wang Cheng's return to the Zheng family was Mother Zheng; she was a little disappointed to hear him say that he could not return to the Zheng family in the morning. However, the two brothers tacitly did not mention what happened at the Red Sun Bar.

This matter with Wei Wei was not worth escalating to a family conflict. Whether it was Zheng Jingen or Wang Cheng, they actually did not put Wei Wei in their eyes. For the first time, the brothers were thinking the same way.

Before going to bed, Wang Cheng called Huang Tong’an on his own initiative.

After receiving his call, Huang Tong’an, who usually had a lot to say, didn't rush to speak this time. He was silent for a few seconds, before Wang Cheng laughed and said, "Ask if you want to ask anything."

"Is Zheng Shao really your brother?" Huang Tong’an wasn’t polite. He did have doubts. When they were separated in the Red Sun, his hair became tangled and he began to bald. Wang Cheng obviously had a brother, sister, and parents in Shanhai City. How could Zheng Jingen become his family?

Wang Cheng deliberated the wording, before briefly explaining the events of that year. Many details had been omitted by him, otherwise he would really have talked that whole night.

After Huang Tong’an listened for a while, he was stunned. This kind of wealthy dog blood actually happened to his brother. This was a real version of Cinderella becoming a phoenix, it was just that the protagonist was a man this time. "You came to the Imperial Capital last time for this matter?"

"Yes, and I came here this time because my grandfather wanted to see me." As a native of the Imperial Capital, Huang Tong'an had a certain understanding of the wealthy in it. Of course he had to know of a big family like the Zheng family. Since Wang Cheng was the biological son of the second house of the Zheng family, he remembered that his mother seemed to be the daughter of the Zhou Group chairman. When it came to the Zhou Group, many people could not fail to know of it.

"If this is the case, you should pay more attention to Zhao Chenlin. He is your mother's sister's son; notorious for his bad character. He has done a lot of extraordinary things because of his family wealth. I heard that he is pretty clever, and does things behind others’ backs. This time you had a conflict with him, so he will probably discredit you before you visit."

"It’s okay, no big deal."

"Hey, you should still be careful anyway. I heard that the situation of the Zhou family is quite special. You will know why when you go."

The next day, Wang Cheng slept until he woke up naturally. Other people had already gone to work when he went down to breakfast. Father Zheng and Zheng Jingen were not there, and Zheng Jingxue went to school. It was only Mother Zheng, and today, as she had already told him on the phone yesterday, would take him to the Zhou house to see his grandfather.

Mother Zheng was very happy to see her son. When Wang Cheng ate, she deliberately went upstairs to re-select a set of clothes for him to change into, saying that his own outfit was not good-looking.

Wang Cheng was really not sensitive to fashion. Before, Chu Yifeng helped him match it. Chu Yifeng picked it himself, but was still very casual. Now he changed into the clothes selected by Mother Zheng and looked very handsome.

On the way to the Zhou house, Mother Zheng told him a lot of things about the Zhou family. He was given a shot in advance. After over half an hour, the car drove into a mansion with a more luxurious appearance than the Zheng house. The size was more than double the Zheng house.

The car passed through a courtyard of at least 1,000 square meters in size. It was now winter, but the scenery in the courtyard was like it was spring. Mother Zheng was afraid that he would be uncomfortable, so she encouraged him before entering that his grandfather was a good person to get along with, he didn't have to worry.

Wang Cheng wasn’t worried. He saw that Mother Zheng was even more nervous than him., and after a moment, he held her hand. "Mom, don't worry."

As soon as he said this Mother Zheng went stiff, her face displaying excitement. She clenched his hands, and her eyes lit up: "Okay, mom won’t worry. Let's go in."

Wang Cheng laughed.

People from the Zhou family were already waiting for them. They learned that Mother Zheng was going to bring her younger son. Zhou Lin, who was supposed to go to work, also stayed at home. Her husband Zhao Jiansheng went to work early in the morning. If both stayed, her father would not be happy.

"Dad, I brought your grandson back. This is Chengcheng."

Mother Zheng pulled Wang Cheng forward, "Chengcheng, he is your grandfather, please call him grandpa."

"Grandpa." Wang Cheng's eyes fell on the old man who had been staring at him since he entered the door. He shouted this generously, with no awkwardness of a first meeting.

Zhou Shichang did not conceal the appreciation in his eyes, and even said a few good words. After his daughter said that she found his grandson, he lost some anticipation when he learned that this grandson was adopted by a family in the countryside from a young age. It wasn’t that he looked down on rural people, but that his education was limited after all. However, today, he saw that the temperament of this grandson subverted his previous understanding of rural people.

"Sit down, don't talk while standing."

After sitting down, Mother Zheng pointed at Zhou Lin and Zhao Chenlin on the opposite sofa and said, "Chengcheng, this is your aunt and your cousin."

"Auntie, cousin." Wang Cheng nodded toward them.

"Ai, this is Chengcheng. He really looks like my sister and brother-in-law." Zhou Lin immediately smiled falsely.

Zhao Chenlin next to her did not speak. He thought that Wang Cheng would break the news that they met at the Red Sun yesterday and had a conflict. He had already told this to his mother in advance and waited for her to deal with it when he got in trouble. As a result, he didn't even mention it. Wang Cheng had the attitude of meeting him for the first time. He didn't react until his mother gave him a slap, and he quickly responded with a smile.

Zhou Shichang's first impression of Wang Cheng was good. He chatted with him for a while, and the more he talked, the more satisfied he became. He was far beyond his expectations.

This kind of satisfaction was not ordinary satisfaction. For example, he thought that Wang Cheng only had junior high school level education, but Wang Cheng's level was college level. The huge gap in the middle would create an indelible impression in his heart. The opposite Zhou Lin immediately felt a huge sense of crisis when she saw this. Her original thoughts were the same as her father’s. Even if her father had said something before, about how promising a boy who only received a rural education could be, she still expected him to be disappointed at Wang Cheng’s arrival. However, the other party gave her a big "surprise".

"Mom, what's the matter with you?" Zhao Chenlin murmured when he saw his mother's gloomy face.

Zhou Lin glanced at her son, and suddenly felt a little dissatisfied with him. This was her only son and her future support. He graduated last year and followed the couple into the Zhou group this year. He was a bit smart, but only clever, with no great wisdom. It was difficult for him to bear great responsibility. It was only by accident that she learned that her father’s opinion on Chenlin was this. At that time, although she was unhappy, she didn't pay special attention to it. Her father had no children at his knees, only her and Zhou Hui, the two daughters. The heir of the Zhou Group was destined to be chosen from only them. As a result, Zhou Hui's youngest son was found back. This news was like a bolt from the blue, and Zhao Jiansheng was caught off guard. After seeing him, this sense of crisis became deeper and deeper.

Mother Zheng didn't know what Zhou Lin thought. She was very happy to see her father and her younger son chatting so harmoniously.

After her younger son disappeared, her biggest wish in her life was to find him. After finding him, she hoped that her younger son could get along well with her favorite relatives. This wish was also fulfilled. Wang Cheng's performance had far surpassed her expectations.

"Dad, I want to ask you something. Does the promise of that year still count?" Mother Zheng interjected.

Zhou Lin, who was absent-minded, was startled. She was surprised that Mother Zheng would suddenly raise this issue. She thought that Mother Zheng would bring it up again in private, and quickly said, "Sister, why are you suddenly mentioning this? Chengcheng just returned, don't be too anxious. "

Mother Zheng said faintly: "Why not be anxious? Twenty-five years have passed, not to mention that this is what I promised my father. However, this promise is twenty-five years late, and I am sorry for my father. Now that he’s come back, this matter should be resolved."

The smile on Zhou Lin's face was a little stiff. She looked at Zhou Shichang. "Dad, what do you think?"

One could not see what Zhou Shichang was thinking through his calm expression. His sharp eyes except for the Zhou Lin mother and child. Mother Zheng was very calm and Wang Cheng was completely confused. He suddenly laughed: "As long as Chengcheng is willing. Naturally, this father has been waiting for this day for a long time.”

Mother Zheng smiled. "Dad, rest assured, I will tell him."

"Mom, grandfather, what are you talking about?" Wang Cheng was puzzled. The subject of this topic was obviously him, but he didn't understand what they were talking about.

"Mom will tell you when the time comes." Mother Zheng gently pressed the back of his hand.

Zhou Lin almost broke a tooth.

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