Chapter 534: Chapter 534

Wan Chu’er was uncertain of the reasons, so she found a place to park the car and made another phone call to Old Sir Zhong.

Old Sir Zhong, upon hearing this, smiled faintly and said, "Don’t overthink it. Asking you to make a trip is to enhance credibility, after all, it’s a father-son matter. Their family is somewhat complex. I’ll tell you more when you get back."

After hanging up the phone, Wan Chu’er sighed at how complicated this family was and continued on her way to Jinhui Imperial Building. She could now be certain that the Jinhui Imperial Building was the property of Kong Zifeng, and the VIP card she had should bring significant benefits there.

The Jinhui Imperial Building was built last year and set many records at that time. It still maintains several firsts now. Xiao Bai once exclaimed to her, "Who knows when we could have such financial and power strength."

At the time, Wan Chu’er had replied with a smile, "Even if we had that kind of wealth, we should keep a low profile. Quietly making a fortune is the long-term way."

Wan Chu’er couldn’t help thinking, Kong Zifeng really has a high profile. She wondered what his reaction would be if he knew what his father, Kong Shiyuan, was doing. She felt that Kong Shiyuan was probably closer to Mr. Kong but guessed they might not be on the same side, otherwise, Master Ma wouldn’t need her, an outsider, to strengthen credibility.

This family indeed is complicated! Wan Chu’er sighed again.

Upon arriving at the Jinhui Imperial Building, Wan Chu’er headed straight for the main building. After looking around, she found the elevator that went to the top floor. There was a security guard specially assigned at the elevator entrance. To avoid trouble, Wan Chu’er directly showed him the pure gold card.

The guard, who was vile-looking and tall, changed his expression immediately upon seeing the card, and asked in a low voice, "Where did you get this card from?"

Wan Chu’er’s mouth twitched. Apparently, having a card didn’t mean she could use it freely; she was subject to questioning at any time. In that case, the card might as well not be used. Kong Zifeng’s way of gifting was truly insincere. Follow current novᴇls on novel~fire~net

"It was given to me by Master Ma, who works for Kong Zifeng’s grandfather, and he told me to find Kong Zifeng," Wan Chu’er said as she raised her chin, displaying a look of noble arrogance to suppress the security guard.

The security guard, after hearing Wan Chu’er casually mention Mr. Kong and Kong Zifeng and seeing her unapproachable demeanor, believed her by seventy percent. He thought for a moment and then asked, "May I ask how to address you, Miss? I’ll make a call to the chairman’s office first."

Wan Chu’er was surprised and said, "You can directly talk to Kong Zifeng?"

The security guard, his face turning red, hesitated and said, "I’m calling the chairman’s secretariat."

Wan Chu’er let out an "Oh" and took out her phone, saying, "I’ll call Kong Zifeng myself." The card had Kong Zifeng’s phone number on it.

The security guard obediently responded "Yes," with his trust in Wan Chu’er now rising to ninety percent. However, as a precaution, it was still safer for her to make the call herself.

After the call went through and they spoke for a few moments, Wan Chu’er walked into the elevator. The guard, eagerly pressing the button for the top floor, said, "Have a good visit."

As the elevator doors closed, they shut out Wan Chu’er’s speechless expression. The guard certainly was not good at speaking, but he was cautious, much more so than her.

When the elevator opened again, Wan Chu’er saw Kong Zifeng standing outside in a suit and leather shoes.

"Sister-in-law, hello," Kong Zifeng greeted her with a smile upon seeing her.

Wan Chu’er raised an eyebrow, thinking to herself that his smile was so fake, probably thinking she was there to beg him for a favor. So, she didn’t bother with any insincere pleasantries and went straight to the point, "Let’s find a quiet place. I have something to talk to you about, regarding your family matters."

Upon hearing this, Kong Zifeng’s eyes sharpened as he stared intently at Wan Chu’er, who was unfazed and just nodded slightly.

So, the two went to Kong Zifeng’s office. Wan Chu’er was too lazy to admire the luxurious splendor of his office and cut to the chase, recounting the day’s events.

While she spoke, she observed Kong Zifeng’s expression, but could not discern anything. The man originally clenched his fist for a moment, but for the rest of the time, his eyes were downcast, and his face expressionless.

Tsk, no wonder she’s able to establish such a business empire at such a young age. It seems that in addition to her profound background, her own inscrutable power has also played a significant role.

Chuchu doesn’t like dealing with these overly cunning people. After she spoke, she took out the Gold Card that Master Ma had given her, "Please return this Gold Card to Master Ma for me. I’ve delivered the message and my task is done, so I won’t disturb your work any longer."

Seeing Chuchu’s eagerness to leave without any delay, as though she feared getting entangled in trouble, Kong Zifeng was slightly surprised and couldn’t help but chuckle, "This is the highest point in Beijing, from where you can see the entire city. Don’t you want to take a look?"

Chuchu gave him a curious look. This man isn’t worried about his own family matters yet he’s dragging her to enjoy the view? She chuckled, "I’m afraid of heights."

It’s just a high place, what’s there to see? When flying on a plane, you can see even higher and farther.

So, Kong Zifeng escorted her to the elevator and said, "Thank you for today. I hope my sister-in-law can keep it a secret."

Chuchu nodded, "I’m not that gossipy."

After leaving the Jinhui Imperial Building, Chuchu hurried home as she had a belly full of questions she wanted to ask her grandpa.

On her way, Jiang Ke called, and once she was back, she turned on her old phone and continued using it. Chuchu glanced at the incoming call and declined it directly; Jiang Ke didn’t call again.

When she returned to the old house, Old Sir Zhong was still waiting for her in the study.

As soon as Chuchu saw him, she couldn’t wait to ask, "What on earth is going on with the Kong family? Why are they in such a mess? Don’t they understand the simple principle that unity is strength?"

Old Sir Zhong sighed softly and smiled, "Even you understand this. How could they not know? It’s just that there are some matters, which make them distrust each other, and each of them wants to stand on their own."

"What matters?" Chuchu asked curiously.

Old Sir Zhong slowly began, "This goes back to when Old Man Kong was young. He was just a country boy, with two acres of thin farmland, life was passable. His family had arranged a wife for him, and when his wife was pregnant, Old Man Kong went off with the army to fight against the Japanese invaders. That trip lasted ten years, and it was a time when cutting ties with feudalistic thoughts was the trend.

Old Man Kong sent a divorce letter home and soon found a new revolutionary partner in the army.

After liberation, Old Man Kong’s original wife came with their son, claiming she never received the divorce letter, and she didn’t agree to the divorce. It caused quite an uproar at the time. In the end, the original wife committed suicide by jumping off a building, leaving behind her son, who is Kong Shiyuan.

Old Man Kong had no choice but to take Kong Shiyuan with him. Originally, he had a younger son too. One day, the brothers went out to play, and the younger son drowned."

Hearing this, Chuchu exclaimed in surprise, "This Kong Shiyuan is really ruthless. Was he seeking revenge for his mother?"

Old Sir Zhong sneered, "Human nature is complicated. Who can say for sure? Old Man Kong didn’t want to believe his son was so black-hearted and suppressed the incident. A few years after Kong Shiyuan got married, Old Man Kong’s partner died of depression.

Old Man Kong found a good wife for Kong Shiyuan, a smart and capable woman who wholeheartedly supported him. Who knew that after hitting fifty, he’d discover Kong Shiyuan already had another woman on the side and even had a daughter with her."

Chuchu clicked her tongue and said, "Like father, like son, truly. I wonder if Kong Zifeng will be the same. What happened to Kong Shiyuan’s legitimate wife?"

"Naughty," Old Sir Zhong chuckled and shook his head, "Kong Zifeng’s mother, disheartened, detached herself from worldly affairs and became a nun."

"What?" Chuchu was indignant, "Become a nun? She should have dealt with that mistress fiercely, then castrate Kong Shiyuan, let him leave the family without a penny, and enjoy life herself."

"Not every woman is as carefree as you. Kong Shiyuan has already made his mark, and there’s also a Kong Zifeng to consider. Besides, even if you wanted to do that, you’d have to see if Old Man Kong would agree."

Chuchu pouted, "I always saw Old Man Kong so smiley and kind; I thought he was a good man. But it turns out he’s the root of trouble with his love for the new and tiredness of the old. No wonder Kong Zifeng achieved so much at such a young age; he must have been holding in a lot of frustration."

This time, Old Sir Zhong did not respond to her but seemed lost in thought.

Chuchu looked up at the old sir, thinking to herself how rare it was for grandpa to remain loyal to grandma for so many years.