If Zhang Fugui had known that Zhang Jiang would achieve such success, he would have definitely tried to stop him back then.
But now that things are set in stone, there’s no use regretting.
"Xiao Yun, are you still working in Europe?" Zhang Fugui quickly wanted to change the subject, fearing that continuing this topic might embarrass him.
Fortunately, Zhang Jiang didn’t want to push it too far either, to spare the old man from irritation.
It’s not that he was particularly filial, but so things, only by letting the old man stay alive, could he realize how unfit his chosen heir turned out to be.
"Yes, she occasionally dabbles in the stock market, holds shares in my company, works at the UN, and travels on so weekends."
"Last ti when I was on a business trip to Europe and saw her, I was stunned, it seed like she hadn’t changed at all these years."
Zhang Jiang knew that since Fu Yun asked, Zhang Hai must also be curious about Zhang Yu’s situation, "Little Yu is doing well. A while ago, she graduated, Xiao Yun and I flew over to attend her graduation ceremony."
Zhao Fugui was still thinking about when Zhang Yu would graduate with her master’s degree, not realizing she had already graduated, "Already graduated, huh."
Zhang Hai was quite annoyed, even now, he still had a hard ti liking Zhang Yu. But the child graduated with a master’s degree from a prestigious school, and Zhang Jiang and Fu Yun attended the ceremony, yet he didn’t, what would people think?
Zhang Hai displeasedly said, "Why wasn’t I inford?"
Zhang Jiang was quite shocked, "How was I supposed to know you wanted to go?"
"Whether Little Yu was studying in Harbor City or Arica, you never contacted her once. We really thought you wouldn’t go; after all, you’re the busy CEO of Zhang Group." Zhang Jiang made a subtle jab at Zhang Hai.
Zhang Hai was quite upset by Zhang Jiang’s jab but couldn’t defend himself, as he really hadn’t kept in touch with Zhang Yu.
Zhang Fugui took one look at Zhang Hai’s awkward expression and knew he really hadn’t contacted Zhang Yu.
"Little Yu has graduated. Is she planning to continue her studies or work?" Zhang Fugui asked with concern.
"She’s working, in NY, at a well-known big law firm."
Zhang Fugui hadn’t expected Zhang Yu to be interning over in Arica. "Why isn’t she working here?"
"I rember she interned at a pretty big law firm in Harbor City at first." Zhang Fugui was not too keen to see Zhang Yu working abroad, always fearing she’d marry a foreigner.
Well, Zhang Jiang had no idea, "Little Yu is soone with her own ideas; she will consider her own future."
"Dad, you’re soone who’s going to the nursing ho; why worry about these things."
"I don’t interfere with Xiao Xuan’s ideas now. They can do whatever they like. If they wish to take over, they can take over; if not, that’s fine too. When the ti cos, I’ll hire a professional manager to handle the company."
Zhang Jiang never considered forcing his own children to co back and take over the family business.
Zhang Yinghao hearing these words from Zhang Jiang felt quite envious. He truly wanted to inherit the family business and beco the head of Zhang Group, but now he knew that was just a dream.
As a child, he could follow the old man to etings at Zhang’s; everyone knew he was the old man’s designated heir.
But now, accompanying Zhang Hai to inspect the company were not him, but Zhang Hai’s other sons.
Yes, that’s right, Zhang Hai didn’t have just him as a son; he had quite a few sons outside, though it’s unclear which son he favored, it’s clear their status is higher than his.
Zhang Yingxuan, that cousin, Zhang Yinghao never regarded seriously. In his eyes, he was just soone who loved playing gas, nowhere near a match for him.
But it turns out that this cousin, whom he never took seriously, never completed university, nor got a degree, but managed to start a successful venture early with classmates and is now considered a tech upstart.
The market value can’t compare to Zhang Group, or say, there’s a big gap, but the future is bright, with lots of investors lining up.
Thinking back to the information he searched online earlier, Zhang Yinghao mustered the courage, "Second Uncle, did Sister Little Yu invest in Xiao Xuan’s company?"
Zhang Jiang was really taken aback that Zhang Yinghao would ask this question, montarily stunned, then quickly responded, "Of course, they invested."
"Though they didn’t know at first if the project would succeed, investing always has risks." Zhang Jiang added, "Alright, it’s getting late, let’s escort the old man to the nursing ho."
"And then I have to catch a flight." Zhang Jiang was really busy; if not for the thought of coming by to jab at Zhang Hai, he wouldn’t have bothered coming today.
Catch a flight? Zhang Hai was puzzled why soone supposedly leisurely like Zhang Jiang was rushing to catch a flight, "Are you going out for business?"
"Not for business, it’s to have dinner with Xiao Xuan’s girlfriend’s parents today, to discuss the wedding." Zhang Jiang replied nonchalantly.
Though he said it nonchalantly, he casually ntioned the future in-laws’ situation just like that.
Zhang Hai knew that since Zhang Yingxuan had entrepreneurial success, his marriage partner wouldn’t be that shabby, but he didn’t expect the situation to be this good, making him quite upset.
Zhang Fugui was utterly shocked; not counting Zhang Hai’s sons from outside, among the three grandsons, he actually liked Zhang Yinghao the most, thinking maybe this child was sensible, smart, and most suited to take over Zhang’s.
Zhang Yingkai, this grandson, the old man never liked, considering him a wastrel. And true to his thoughts, Zhang Yingkai indeed turned out to be a hopeless case.
As for Zhang Yingxuan, a playful kid, bad at studies, stubborn temperant, Zhang Fugui didn’t favor him.
But unexpectedly, this grandson whom he never even considered ended up with a successful startup and a marriage partner that t his expectations for a granddaughter-in-law.
"What about the, uh, the ti I..." Zhang Fugui wanted to say he also wished to go et his grandson’s future wife and future in-laws but didn’t dare to voice it out loud.
Zhang Jiang saw through Zhang Fugui’s intention, but he just pretended not to notice. In the past, the old man showed little concern for Xiao Xuan, and now that the child has grown up, there’s no need for his hypocritical concern.
"By the way, Xiao Xuan is getting married, when will Jia get married?" Zhang Hai didn’t want the old man showing too much concern for Zhang Jiang’s kids.
"Her, she doesn’t feel like getting married now, and I’m not in a rush. After all, marriage for won can be too demanding at tis."
"What if she encounters a bad man, who outwardly appears to love his wife, doing everything good in front of her, but as soon as he turns around, he’s entertaining other won, even having several children. Just thinking about it is disgusting." Zhang Jiang couldn’t care less whether these remarks would sting Zhang Hai or not.
Zhang Hai, hearing this, understood perfectly it was a jab at him, causing his face to flush with anger, but there was nothing he could say in defense.
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