"Jingyao, Grandpa Zhu wants us to visit his home. Is it convenient for you?" Lin Kun didn't hang up the phone, covered the phone and said to Chu Jingyao with a smile.
"Grandpa Zhu?"
Chu Jingyao's face looked slightly surprised, then she smiled and said, "It's convenient."
Lin Kun smiled into the mobile phone and said: "Grandpa Zhu, we will go there in a while."
Lin Kun hung up the phone and looked at Chu Jingyao. Chu Jingyao smiled and said, "Is it convenient to take Xue with you?"
Qin Xue was slightly startled and said, "Jingyao, I'm not going. If your family is going, why should I go?"
Chu Jingyao smiled and said: "Xue, I have to go and see the Zhu family in Yanjing." After saying that, she winked at Qin Xue. Qin Xue seemed to understand, but she no longer objected.
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Lin Kun smiled and said: "This should be nothing, Grandpa Zhu will definitely not mind."
Qin Xue smiled and said, "Do I need to prepare any gifts?"
Lin Kun said with a smile: "No, let's go have a meal. Grandpa Zhu likes expensive calligraphy and painting, and rare antiques, so let's go shopping somewhere."
Chengcheng raised his little head and said curiously: "Dad, who is Grandpa Zhu? Do I know him?"
Lin Kun smiled and said, "Do you still remember that kind old grandfather when your uncle Chunsheng got married?"
Chengcheng thought for a while and said, "Remember! Grandpa's eyebrows are very long, like Grandpa Immortal."
Lin Kun smiled and said: "That's called kindness, don't talk nonsense."
Chengcheng said oh, and the little guy said curiously: "Is there anything interesting at Grandpa Zhu's house?"
Lin Kun said with a smile: "Grandpa Zhu's house, Grandpa Zhu's house is very big and has all kinds of fun things. But today is the first time I go to Grandpa Zhu's house. Chengcheng must be good."
"I know, Dad!" Chengcheng said, blinking his little eyes.
The make of the Jeep has gone through special registration, and Lin Kun has the identity of Agent No. 7 of the Special Operations Division of the National Security Bureau, so there is no difficulty in entering Zhongnanhai.
In the Zhu family courtyard, Mr. Zhu was still as usual, taking advantage of the warm sunshine, lying on a wicker chair and basking in the sun, with tiger skins spread under his body, mink skins covering his legs, and hangings hanging from the tree pole next to him.
Looking at the auspicious parrot he often teases, as people get older, they should naturally live a more comfortable life. In the past two years, Mr. Zhu has successively delegated the power of the family to his descendants, but the position of the head of the family has never been relinquished.
Externally, Mr. Zhu likes to pretend that he is greedy for this powerful person. Most people don't understand and really think that this old man likes the feeling of being powerful. But the real idea in the old man's heart is that he has not found a suitable person.
Choose.
The eldest son, Zhu Kunhang, is over 60 years old this year and has sufficient management and business capabilities. Unfortunately, he is a bit narrow-minded and has a small structure. If an ordinary family is placed in his hands, it may be okay, but a family like the Zhu family
The cause is great, but it is difficult to take on a great responsibility.
The third son, Zhu Kunbao, is a generous and righteous man, but when he thinks about things, he always owes a certain amount of warmth. It doesn't matter if he owes warmth to small things, but if it is a major matter related to the development of the family, he owes a little bit of warmth.
It is very likely that the family will suddenly
It went downhill. As the old saying goes: Accompanying the king is like accompanying a tiger, walking on thin ice. The Zhu family has developed to the pinnacle of the Chinese family. If the decision-making is slightly careless, the consequences will be unpredictable. This is also the saying.
If it is high, the fall will be severe.
The fourth son, Zhu Kunpeng, is the son who gives Mr. Zhu the most headache. He is incapable and ambitious. He likes to take risks in everything and likes to be close to his eldest brother. However, he is often used as a weapon by his eldest brother. The intrigues between brothers cannot be ignored.
I am willing to see it, but this kind of blind use makes Mr. Zhu feel sad from the bottom of his heart.
The fifth son, Zhu Kundong, is Mr. Zhu’s favorite son at present. He has average ability and no ambition. He is born with a good temper. He has been upright since he was a child. He just likes to put on airs in front of outsiders occasionally, but he has absolutely no malice.
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The old housekeeper was waiting beside Mr. Zhu, sitting on a small round stool. There was a teapot on the small stone table in front of him, and a bonfire was raised next to it, specially used for making tea. Mr. Zhu loved tea, and the tea ceremony paid attention to the best quality.
To make a good pot of tea, in addition to the excellent tea leaves and utensils,
The heat is also very important. Normally, boiling water in an electric kettle is used to make tea. This kind of campfire can be used to boil water to make tea or make tea. The impact on the tea may not be felt by ordinary people, but people like Mr. Zhu who have been doing it all year round
You can feel the taste of Lao Cha Gu when you taste and drink tea.
"Mr. Zhu, what's wrong with you today? You suddenly want to see that child?" The old housekeeper said with a smile, his voice was very soft. Firstly, he was afraid of disturbing Mr. Zhu who had closed his eyes to rest. Secondly, he was also afraid that the wall had ears.
"Little Guan, what do you think of the girl named Chu?" Mr. Zhu said with his eyes closed.
The old housekeeper smiled and said: "Beautiful, dignified, and a kind girl."
Zhu Laoxi closed his eyes and said with a smile: "You old boy, has Chu Xiangguo in the Northeast done you any favors? You are almost praising the girl for being perfect."
The old housekeeper smiled and said: "How can I, the chief housekeeper of the Zhu family in the magnificent city, be bribed so easily?"
Mr. Zhu closed his eyes and said with a smile: "You, an old boy, know how to flatter me."
The old housekeeper smiled and said: "Mr. Zhu, what did you mean by asking me that just now?"
Mr. Zhu opened his eyes. The old housekeeper stood up and went to help him. Mr. Zhu sat up straight and said, "Little steward, if it were you, and the girl from the Song family and the girl from the Chu family were put together, which one would you choose?"
"this……"
The old housekeeper blushed and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhu, I'm already old, why are you still making fun of me?"
Mr. Zhu smiled and rolled his eyes at this old butler who had been with him for decades, "You kid, just answer me honestly if I ask you a question. If you were sitting in my position, who would you choose for Lin Kun to marry?"
"
The old housekeeper said without hesitation: "Of course she is a girl from the Song family. Considering the interests of the family, marrying the Song family will be of great benefit to the Zhu family. Although our Zhu family does not need to rely on the Song family, once the two
If we join forces, each other will benefit, and the benefits will not be small, but... some people are afraid that they will not be able to sleep."
Zhu Lao nodded and said: "Then from Lin Kun's perspective, which one would he choose?"
The old housekeeper began to think deeply this time, and finally shook his head, "I don't know about that."
Zhu Laodao: "Based on my current observations and intuition, Lin Kun will still choose Miss Chu."
The old housekeeper's expression moved slightly and said: "Mr. Zhu, what do you mean?"
Mr. Zhu chuckled and said: "If the girl from the Chu family was still a young girl, I might consider letting Lin Kun marry her, but she is already the mother of the child."
The old housekeeper was quite puzzled and said: "Mr. Zhu, why did you invite the mother and son here today?"
Mr. Zhu smiled and said: "Little Guan, have you noticed a problem? The facial features of that little guy Chengcheng are somewhat similar to Lin Kun. In addition, I have also investigated with Zhou Weiguo and also communicated with Xiao Hu from Mobei.
Lin Kun went to Zhonggang City years ago, and the young lady from the Chu family was Chengcheng that year."
The old housekeeper frowned and thought for a while, then said: "Mr. Zhu, when you say this, it seems that this child and Master Lin are really similar. What do you mean?"
Mr. Zhu smiled and said: "It's very simple. I have been thinking about this for a long time. Recently, I have been thinking about it. The old man from the Song family always puts pressure on me. I don't want to procrastinate anymore. I want to make a decision first.
I completely let go of all the worries in my heart, which makes me feel more magnanimous."
The old housekeeper frowned slightly, smiled knowingly, and said: "Mr. Zhu, I understand. Don't worry about this, I will take care of it for you."
Mr. Zhu smiled with satisfaction and said: "After following me for so many years, you only know me through your mouth. Hey, think about the children I raised, which one knows me as well as you do."
After saying that, Mr. Zhu turned his head again, looked at the old housekeeper and said: "Little steward, remember not to let the news leak out. You must do it without anyone noticing. Only you and I know the result."
The old housekeeper smiled and assured, "Mr. Zhu, don't you feel at ease when I do things?"
Zhu Lao smiled and said: "Don't worry, but you must make sure nothing goes wrong."
The old manager nodded in agreement, and then frowned slightly. Seeing his appearance, Mr. Zhu asked: "Little manager, why are you looking like this?"
The old housekeeper said: "Mr. Zhu, have you ever thought about the outcome?"
Zhu Lao smiled and said: "Of course I have thought about it. If this baby is really Lin Kun's, then I will not get involved in their young people's affairs. At worst, the old man of the Song family will scold me every day, or he will run against us in the family business.
There can never be a big storm. If Song Dynasty
The girl from the Chu family has the skills to capture Lin Kun's heart. It can only be because the girl from the Chu family is not as smart as her, but the child should be from the Zhu family, so there is no way he can escape! If the baby is not Lin Kun's,
It will be even simpler, we will get engaged directly after the year and I will officiate the wedding."
The old housekeeper said: "In that case, wouldn't it be unfair to the girls of the Chu family or the girls of the Song family?"
Mr. Zhu laughed and said, "According to your opinion, would it be better to marry both of these girls?"
The old housekeeper grinned. He was a round-faced old man who used to be serious and dignified in front of others, but he seemed naive.
Mr. Zhu said with a smile: "If Lin Kun really has this ability, I don't mind. Even if it's a wife and concubine, I don't care. But the key thing is, can this kid have this ability? But then again, if this kid can
If you really do this, it will be a crime of bigamy!"
The old housekeeper smiled and said: "Bigamy doesn't matter, the Zhu family is so powerful, they have three wives and four concubines..."
Before he could finish speaking, Mr. Zhu interrupted with a smile: "You old boy, what are you thinking about? Among the four major families in Yanjing, which one of you have seen three wives and four concubines who dare to be upright? It is only natural that heroes love beauties.
, but if you violate the law, you will be criticized."
The old butler repeatedly said, "I thought it was too simple."
Here, Mr. Zhu and the old housekeeper were chatting. Lin Kun’s jeep had stopped at the gate of Zhu’s house. The old housekeeper stayed to make tea and chat for Mr. Zhu to relieve his boredom. He ordered other housekeepers in advance to greet him and lead the way. This was the first time he entered the house.
Zhongnanhai came to the legendary Zhu family for the first time. The expressions on Chu Jingyao and Qin Xue's faces were a little nervous, but Chengcheng didn't think so. The little guy walked into the Zhu family's courtyard with curious eyes.
Just look east and west. There are rockeries, artificial lakes, architectural scenery of various shapes, and you can also see auspicious birds such as peacocks and magpies. Ancient mansions emphasized three entrances and three exits. The Zhu family's
The courtyard has eight entrances and eight exits, which is much more luxurious than the big house with three entrances and three exits. In the imperial city of Yanjing, except for the Zhu, Song, and Peng families, the three major families dared to build such a large house with eight entrances and eight exits.
, others really don’t dare.
As for the Mao family, which is at the top of the family, they built a big house with nine entrances and nine exits!
"Guys, please come this way!" The housekeeper, who was over fifty years old, led the way in a respectful manner, which made Lin Kun, Chu Jingyao and others feel very sorry.
At this time, passing by a house, a graceful middle-aged lady sitting in the house saw Lin Kun and others passing by the door, and smiled coldly...