Chapter 682: Chapter 682

Chen Zeqing and Huo Hai had been lifelong rivals.

Now that they both were nearing retirement, there was no more competition in their careers, so naturally, they only competed through their descendants, vying for a harmonious family and both fame and fortune...

Although Chen Zeqing’s granddaughter attended a school that wasn’t as good as Huo Feng’s, he refused to lose face and had no intention of showing Huo Hai any humility.

Even knowing that Huo Feng had scored higher and been admitted to Tsinghua, he couldn’t help but shoot off a few sarcastic remarks.

Huo Hai was constantly annoyed by his comments and directly exposed him, "Old Chen, I see you’re just jealous! My grandson wasn’t as good as your Chaonan before, so now that he’s outshined your Chaonan, you’re green with envy!"

At the large round table, Chen Chaonan, Huo Feng, and of course, Pu Sangzhi were present.

Chen Chaonan suddenly being singled out by Huo Hai, saying she was outperformed by Huo Feng, felt both awkward and humiliated at that moment.

Chen Zeqing felt humiliated too, and immediately retorted to Huo Hai, "Why would I be so kind-hearted as to offer advice like a donkey’s liver and lungs?! This is just a reminder for you. If you don’t want to listen, fine, but why attack my Chaonan! Even though she didn’t get into Tsinghua, she never aimed for it! She had already decided she wanted to go to Xiamen University, that doesn’t mean she’s inferior, right!"

"Grandpa, please stop talking..."

Chen Chaonan, feeling deeply embarrassed, quickly tugged on Chen Zeqing’s sleeve.

Before she could persuade Chen Zeqing, Huo Hai went on the offensive again, "Last year when Chaonan was admitted to Xiamen University, how did I congratulate you? This year my grandson gets into Tsinghua, and you speak ! What kind of attitude is that? I kindly invited you to a meal, and you just make it unpleasant for me!"

"How did I make it unpleasant for you?"

Chen Zeqing didn’t back down, "I was just giving a friendly reminder! Last year Chaonan almost got scammed, am I not sharing my past experience as a reminder? Huo Feng, tell me, wasn’t my reminder justified?"

Chen Zeqing even dragged Huo Feng into it, expecting him to mediate.

This instantly put Huo Feng, who had been quietly enjoying the spectacle, on high alert!

Of course, Huo Feng was definitely on Huo Hai’s side...

Thus, Huo Feng said directly, "I’m sorry for butting in as the younger generation. But I thought about it, and I need to speak up for my grandfather!"

"First of all, I genuinely did get admitted to Tsinghua; there was no cheating or fraud involved, and I indeed received the email from Tsinghua. As for my score being a few points off the accepted mark, the main reason was that I participated in a leadership program at Tsinghua earlier, and the university gave me a 10-point deduction."

Huo Feng honestly explained, "My grandfather is just overjoyed! Today he just wanted to cheerfully hear a few congratulatory words. Honestly, on such a joyous day, it really isn’t the time for such harsh reminders."

"Ah, what Huo Feng said is right!"

Huo Hai immediately nodded and added, "Who wants to hear you talk about some no-name university! You should just obediently say, ’My grandson is great, he got into Tsinghua, and I am very envious of that!’"

Chen Zeqing suddenly curled up, stretching his neck forward and turning his head away, whispering quietly, "I’m not envious at all. What’s there to be envious of. My Chaonan is not inferior!"

At this moment, Chen Chaonan was extremely embarrassed. Under the table, she desperately tugged at Chen Zeqing’s sleeve, trying to get him to talk less.

"You’re not envious because you don’t have it!"

Huo Hai relentlessly didn’t let Chen Zeqing off the hook, annoyingly taunting, "Ah, remember how you used to look down on Huo Feng. Now look! Huo Feng has made me proud! But you, on the other hand..."

Chen Zeqing, with a twist at the corner of his mouth and a displeased face, replied, "My family isn’t bad at all! My Chaonan got into Xiamen University, which is something I’m proud of!"

"But Xiamen University isn’t comparable to Tsinghua at all!" laughed Huo Hai.

Chen Zeqing, even more annoyed, replied, "What’s there to compare? Why do you have to compete with me ? Just admit both kids are excellent and be done with it!"

"But it’s my family’s two kids who are excellent!"

Huo Hai deliberately with a glance at Huo Feng and Pu Sangzhi, "I’ve got two going to Tsinghua here! Oh, I remember two years ago on my birthday, you earnestly advised Huo Feng not to date in school! He didn’t listen; he found such an excellent girlfriend who led him all the way to Tsinghua! Look at you, slapped in the face again!"

When Huo Hai was fervently praising Pu Sangzhi, Chen Chaonan couldn’t help but glance at Pu Sangzhi, her expression mixed with complicated feelings.

Chen Chaonan didn’t expect Pu Sangzhi to be truly that outstanding...

Not only had she led Huo Feng to Tsinghua, but she was also the top scorer in the Zhejiang Province university entrance exams.

Over the years, Chen Chaonan had always felt that their relationship might not last, thinking she still had a chance.

But, the reality turned out not as she had hoped...

Chen Chaonan was disheartened and had nothing more to say.

Chen Zeqing couldn’t bear to listen any longer, almost suffering a heart attack from Huo Hai’s smug attitude, "Da Hai, you’ve done enough showing off! There’s a limit!"

"Alright, alright, I won’t say anything else. This month on the 8th, I’ll book a few tables at a hotel, everyone must come! One reason is to send me off into retirement early, and second, to celebrate my grandson getting into Tsinghua! Come on, let’s have a drink!"

In high spirits, Huo Hai raised his glass, and everyone at the table joined him, making the atmosphere very lively.

After a meal full of meat and wine, as the dinner drew to a close, the highlight arrived!

Huo Hai pulled out two big red envelopes he had prepared earlier, saying cheerfully to everyone at the table, "Well, I don’t have much else to offer but congratulations to Huo Feng and Sangzhi. The old-fashioned way, some money will do!"

Around the grand round table, the younger ones were envious, peers speechless, and those of lower status or esteem than Huo Hai applauded in agreement.

Chen Zeqing actually looked quite uncomfortable, as he watched this glorious scene, feeling an uncontrollable envy inside!

Huo Feng quickly stood at attention, circled around the table, and happily approached Huo Hai, presenting both hands.

"Keep up the hard work in college! Our Huo Family is relying on you to bring honor to our ancestors!"

Huo Hai smiled as he handed a thin red envelope to Huo Feng and explained, "Inside is a card, the password is my birthday. Feel free to spend it!"

"Oh, thank you, Grandpa."

Huo Feng received the red envelope with a beaming smile.

Huo Hai then called for Pu Sangzhi.

Although it was Huo Hai’s first time meeting Pu Sangzhi, he was exceedingly polite to her.

Huo Hai liked outstanding people!

Having heard from Huo Mingshan that Pu Sangzhi was an exceptionally excellent student, Huo Hai was entirely pleased to accept her wholeheartedly! He treated Pu Sangzhi just like Huo Feng’s wife.

Pu Sangzhi just felt it was very strange...

She didn’t want to accept a red envelope from Huo Feng’s elder at all, but Huo Hai had already called her over in front of so many people.

Even though Pu Sangzhi was reluctant to accept it internally, she still reluctantly got up and walked towards him.

"I’m telling you all, Sangzhi is truly a top scholar of the college entrance exam! This year, she was admitted to Tsinghua University with the top score in Zhejiang Province! She’s also a student of my son, and my son has always spoken highly of her!"

Huo Hai couldn’t help boasting about Pu Sangzhi, "It’s because of her that Huo Feng had the capability to get admitted to Tsinghua. She is a blessing to our family!"

"Yes, indeed, truly excellent..."

Around the table, several guests nodded in agreement, all praising Pu Sangzhi.

Pu Sangzhi’s face turned red with embarrassment, and she desperately wanted to find a hole to crawl into!

Being singled out for praise and having her placement as number one brought up, made Pu Sangzhi feel like an animal on display at the zoo...

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"Sangzhi, Grandpa doesn’t have much to give you. This little red envelope is just a small token of appreciation, Grandpa is grateful for you turning Huo Feng from a hoodlum into what he is now!"

As he spoke, Huo Hai handed her the red envelope and said, "Inside is also a card. The password is known to Huo Feng, but don’t let him have the money, spend it gradually in college!"

"Thank you, Grandpa, but I can’t accept the money..."

Pu Sangzhi nodded her thanks, yet insisted on not accepting the money.

"Take it, take it, not taking it means you’re not giving me face! There are so many people watching!"

As he spoke, Huo Hai forcibly stuffed the red envelope into her hand and patted the palm of her hand to make her grip it tightly.

Pu Sangzhi couldn’t refuse an elder, so she had to grit her teeth and accept it...

"Haha, you two get along well, get married soon!"

Huo Hai especially instructed, "I’m looking forward to you two getting married soon! Marry right after college graduation!"

Pu Sangzhi had nothing to say out of embarrassment, and hurriedly turned around to return to her seat.

By her side, Huo Feng was all smiles, his teeth gleaming brightly, smiling radiantly!

Everyone in Huo Feng’s family was hoping that Huo Feng would marry Pu Sangzhi soon!

They were afraid that if too much time passed, Pu Sangzhi would no longer see Huo Feng in the same light.

Huo Feng was also scared...

Fortunately, he had already introduced Pu Sangzhi to most of his elder family members!

Suddenly, he had several supporters!

Everyone urging marriage...

Made Huo Feng feel relieved!