C434 Birthday Feasts and Quarrels
C434 Birthday Feasts and Quarrels
It wasn't because Zhang Penglan's ability was above average, but because Zhang Xianhu had no one to use him.
It was a pity that only Zhang Fei and Zhang Haigang became Immortal Cultivation Tao Body. As of now, it was becoming increasingly difficult for them to cultivate and choose to do business with Zhang Family, they were afraid that in the future when there was someone who was not cultivating in Zhang Family, they would be able to rely on the family business to allow Zhang Family to continue to exist.
Third son Zhang Pengde did not fulfill his engagement with Suen Family and voluntarily left the Zhang Family, bringing Fong Hui to the place where the Xihu Province would take root.
Her only daughter, Zhang Yuhua, had raised Zhang Haigang into an adult over the years.
Therefore, in the end, the person who will be in charge of the life vein of the Zhang Family will naturally fall to Zhang Penglan.
In the past decade or so, Zhang Penglan became the one in charge of Zhang Family, and the family business was managed by Zhang Penglan in an orderly manner.
In the business circles of Yan Jing, Zhang Penglan was the spokesperson for Zhang Family, so he had quite a good network.
This time, for Zhang Xianhu's 90th birthday banquet, most of the guests who came to the Zhang Family Mansion were actually all headed for Zhang Penglan. In the eyes of business, Zhang Xianhu, who was hiding behind the scenes, was not worth their visit.
Awkwardly, Zhang Xianhu intentionally let Zhang Pengde replace Zhang Penglan at the birthday banquet to take charge of Zhang Family and economic lifeline.
It just so happened that no one else had any objections.
Many years ago, when Zhang Family and Suen Family had cut off their relationship due to the marriage agreement, it caused a huge commotion in Beijing, and everyone at the birthday banquet knew about it.
"Twenty years ago, dad went to university in Yan Jing, and at that time, he was known as a business genius with a strong sense for business and the stock market. At that time, before the domestic stock market had become popular, dad advised grandpa to go public with Zhang Family enterprises in order to achieve a greater breakthrough. Grandpa did not agree, but later on his economic development confirmed dad's guess, Zhang Family could miss an opportunity to expand and expand Zhang Family."
"It's precisely because of this that Suen Family values Dad's potential, and requests for him to enter into a marriage alliance with Zhang Family."
Zhang Haorann stood amongst the guests, looking at the distant Zhang Pengde, who was entertaining the guests. He understood why his grandfather wanted Zhang Family to be handed to his father in the future.
In terms of ability, dad's ability is far above Zhang Penglan's.
"It's a pity that grandfather is going to be disappointed. Father's current state is not mentally prepared to take over Zhang Family."
Zhang Haorann thought to himself, over the past ten years, Zhang Pengde had taken root in the Xihu Province and did business with small businesses. He had never mentioned business development in front of Zhang Haorann.
Zhang Haorann was more willing to believe that his father had already become a commoner who had no desires and no demands. Even if his grandfather offered Zhang Family to him, he still didn't want to …
The people from Zhang Family were also thinking the same thing. It wasn't a problem for Zhang Pengde to replace Zhang Penglan, but the problem was Zhang Pengde now or the him of the past?
He dared to ignore the Suen Family betrothal and directly lead Fong Hui out of the Zhang Family, the impression Zhang Pengde left on the Zhang Family people twenty years ago was, it was domineering and forceful.
Zhang Penglan was currently surrounded by a strong sense of shame. In the blink of an eye, twenty years had passed, and the first time Zhang Pengde used Zhang Family, he publicly peed on his head. This was Zhang Family, it was a Zhang Family that belonged to Zhang Penglan!
"Why should he!"
"What ability does the current him have to assume the role of Zhang Family in the future!?"
Zhang Penglan was so embarrassed and angry that he almost shouted out loud.
There was an endless stream of guests visiting Zhang Xianhu's birthday feast.
Zhang Penglan was like a wooden stake, forcing himself to smile as he shook hands with the guests, and then the guests shook hands with Zhang Pengde.
Zhang Penglan was embarrassed, and so was Zhang Pengde.
"Father, why don't we leave this matter to eldest brother to deal with." Zhang Pengde said embarrassedly, "I really wasn't prepared for something like managing Zhang Family."
Everyone heard this.
The Zhang Family people all looked at Zhang Pengde with different expressions. Zhang Pengde could reject such a precious opportunity like this, what exactly was he thinking?
The guests who came to visit also projected their sights on Zhang Pengde and Zhang Xianhu. However, their attention was clearly more focused on Zhang Xianhu.
What would Zhang Xianhu say at this time?
Zhang Xianhu said, "I have no doubts about your ability, I believe in your talent."
"But big brother has already taken care of the Zhang Family so well. What if I didn't bring the Zhang Family well …" Zhang Pengde became more and more embarrassed. He really didn't want to continue the job and only came to take a look when he returned to the Zhang Family.
Zhang Xianhu shook his head, "Don't say anymore. I will not change my decision."
That was Zhang Xianhu's personality.
Over ten years ago, when no one else was available for Zhang Xianhu, he had no choice but to hand over the authority to manage Zhang Family to Zhang Penglan. This caused a lot of controversy within the Zhang Family, and a few people from the Zhang Family who had feelings for Zhang Pengpei all advised him to reconsider his decision.
In the end, Zhang Xianhu was furious. He used a forceful method to support Zhang Penglan. Who would dare to say that Zhang Penglan's words were bad? Who would dare to say anything against him, and it would just be against Zhang Xianhu.
From then on, the people of Zhang Family did not dare to say another word on this matter.
Time flew past 20 years, and the Zhang Penglan who enjoyed Zhang Xianhu's promotion became the Zhang Pengde of today.
Zhang Penglan's mind exploded as intense hatred accumulated in the depths of his heart.
The matter regarding Zhang Family's birthday had definitely spread out. Zhang Penglan knew that he had not lost yet, as long as that person came, he still had a chance. Even if the Fang family supported Zhang Pengde, Zhang Penglan was not afraid.
Just as Zhang Penglan thought, a voice came from the door of the mansion.
"The Cheng Family has arrived!"
With the Fang family, whose relationship with Zhang Family had always been ordinary, they publicly showed goodwill to Zhang Pengde and celebrated their birthday to Zhang Xianhu.
Now that Cheng Family had also sent people over, their goal was the same as the Fang family?
"It's the Cheng Family Patriarch, Cheng Zhi."
The message spread.
Everyone looked at the door.
The people from the Zhang Family looked surprised.
"Two years ago, after the old man fell ill due to hypothermia, of the four families in Yan Jing, only the Fang family sent someone to deliver a message, hoping that the old man's health would improve. Cheng Family did not send anyone over, and even more so, did not pay any attention to this.
"There's no point mentioning Suen Family. At that time, not only did Suen Family not send anyone, they even sent out news that someone within Suen Family had cursed the old man and said that our family should be punished with ten thousand deaths."
"Now that Cheng Family has sent someone over, and even Patriarch Cheng Zhi has personally come, does he have the face to come?"
"That's right, when the old man can't do it, he doesn't come, and finally recovered from his severe injuries. He organized a birthday feast, and this person from Cheng Family immediately came over, I'm curious, could it be that the Cheng Family can obtain some benefits from the birthday feast?"
Various voices sounded one after another, as the people of Zhang Family really did not have a good impression of Cheng Family.
The only difference was that after Zhang Penglan saw Cheng Zhi, he was extremely excited as if he was welcoming a savior.
When these criticisms reached Cheng Zhi's ears, he turned a deaf ear and walked to Zhang Xianhu's side with a face full of smiles.
"Lordmaster, I heard that you've recovered and organized a birthday banquet, so I took the initiative to come over and wish Lordmaster good luck." Cheng Zhi laughed.
"Thank you for coming. I appreciate your blessing." Zhang Xianhu had a fake smile on his face and was obviously dealing with Cheng Zhi.
Cheng Zhi shifted his gaze and looked at Zhang Pengde.
"Lordmaster, this is?"
"He is …"
"Oh, I remember now, why do I say it looks so familiar, it's a traitor from Zhang Family. Hehe, I didn't expect to see him here, don't worry old man, I don't have any good feelings towards this kind of person." Cheng Zhi was hiding a knife in his smile, but no one could find any fault with his words.
Zhang Pengde disregarded the Suen Family marriage certificate and brought Fong Hui away from the Zhang Family. He allowed the Suen Family to sweep away all face, and took the initiative to cut off all contact with the Zhang Family. This matter was spread widely twenty years ago, and Zhang Pengde was also known to many as the Zhang Family traitor.
It was just that normally, the word "Zhang Family Traitor" was only mentioned in private, and very few people would say it publicly.
Not to mention Cheng Zhi.
Zhang Haorann slightly squinted his eyes when he saw this scene.
"Cheng Family?" Zhang Haorann sneered.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Zhang Pengde was neither able to leave nor to stay.
"Director Cheng, he's Zhang Pengde." Zhang Xianhu said unhurriedly, "In the future, the future of Zhang Family will be given to him to take care of. If there's a chance for him to cooperate, I hope that Director Cheng can give some help."
"Lordmaster, I don't quite understand your words." Cheng Zhi's eyes flashed, "You mean, he's going to become the Patriarch of Zhang Family in the future?"
"That's right." Zhang Xianhu nodded.
Cheng Zhi smiled.
"Old man, maybe you are disappointed. Zhang Pengde cannot become the Patriarch of Zhang Family, because the Patriarch of Zhang Family can only be Zhang Penglan."
The crowd burst into an uproar. Cheng Zhi was publicly commanding Zhang Xianhu to appoint the Patriarch of Zhang Family as Zhang Penglan? To do this in Zhang Family's territory, Cheng Zhi's courage was a little arrogant.
At this moment, a voice rang out.
"Director Cheng, I think it's better for you to speak the truth with the old man. He's too old to understand your intentions."
The person who spoke was the person who followed Cheng Zhi into the mansion. This person was beaming with happiness.
"It's Hou Qingjia!"
"Cheng Family's astronomical genius is highly valued by Cheng Family's people."
"He is a genuine prodigy, the world's youngest Priori Award winner."
Hou Qingjia, who was being discussed, had a faint smile on his face. He really enjoyed the feeling of being surrounded by the stars in the Zhang Family.
Very comfortable.
It was really comfortable.
Suddenly, Hou Qingjia's eyes twitched.
"That's Zhang Haorann."
"Why is he here too?"
Hou Qingjia's heart tightened. Xu Qing's family was not with Zhang Haorann, so it seemed that Xu Qing's family hadn't arrived yet.
Weird, Zhang Haorann wasn't invited by Zhang Family, why would he come to Zhang Family?
Next to Hou Qingjia, Yuv Huan's family also saw Zhang Haorann. The three people in particular secretly pointed at Zhang Haorann, seemingly surprised by why Zhang Haorann was also here.
Zhang Xianhu said with a serious expression:
"Director Cheng, I don't care what you mean. This is my birthday feast. If you want to say something, wait until after the banquet is over."
Cheng Zhi laughed heartily, completely ignoring Zhang Xianhu's warning and not caring about the eyes of the Zhang Family people.
"Old master, don't be anxious. Since I said that I wanted Zhang Penglan to become the Patriarch of Zhang Family, there must be a reason for it. After the Old Master sees my gift, he will naturally understand the meaning of my words."
"Cheng Ningjun, bring us the gift of Cheng Family!"