Chapter 327
Although it was said that they would go to the old man’s home for dinner together, when it was almost time to leave work, Ji Zhenhua suddenly called again and told Xiao Sumei and the others to go to the old man’s side first, while he, himself, could not go there until he finished his work.
Xiao Soumei seemed to be used to her husband being so busy, and only urged Ji Zhenhua to take care of his health and get there as soon as possible, then she took Ji Feng and the others to the old man’s side by car.
Ji Feng and Ji Shaolei drove one car, while the three of them, Xiao Sumei, got into another unobtrusive looking Volkswagen.
Ji Feng couldn’t help but be secretly surprised, just now downstairs, he didn’t see these two VWs, thinking that they were secretly hidden guards.
In fact, when he thought about it carefully, there was nothing strange about it. With his father’s status, it would be strange if there were no guards guarding the house.
Otherwise, I’m afraid it would be a big joke if some unscrupulous thief were to burst into the house and hurt Mother. The entire senior management would be disgraced, therefore, in terms of security, Ji Feng was not worried.
If there was anything that could threaten his mother, it would be someone from the side line.
For example, that Zhang Yun’e who barged in this morning made Ji Feng very wary. If there can be a first time for this kind of thing, there might be a second time, so he must extinguish this seedling, and whoever dares to come and cause trouble, he will break his legs and throw him out, giving him a resounding slap on the face so that he will learn a lesson!
It was now after 5pm, the peak time for leaving work, and the road was almost jammed with traffic.
In desperation, Ji Feng had to follow Ji Shaolei’s directions and went straight around to the outer ring road, and the traffic situation was only a little better.
“The traffic in Yanjing is really ……” Even with Ji Feng’s driving skills, when he drove the car to the outer ring, he couldn’t help but sweat on his forehead, those vehicles on the road were too fierce, the car in front just drove forward a little, the car behind immediately followed, in the middle even pedestrians couldn’t pa*s.
Ji Shaolei laughed: “It can’t be helped, there are too many cars in Yanjing, and they are all concentrated in the inner ring and the city, but there are basically no cars in the outer ring. This is mainly because, the urban area is not evenly distributed and the city is not yet fully spread out.”
Once we talked about this, it was the same as talking about Ji Shaolei’s old job. His Jian’an Group, which was originally engaged in this piece of construction, naturally had a much deeper understanding of this than Ji Feng.
The two chatted idly, Ji Feng was looking at the car his mother was riding in through the rearview mirror, and when he saw them following him, Ji Feng immediately began to accelerate.
“I say, second brother, that Jian An Group of yours, what level does it belong to?” Ji Feng asked with some curiosity.
He only knew that Jian’an Group was a state-run enterprise and that Second Brother seemed to be of a high rank, but he wasn’t quite sure exactly what rank it was.
“I’m just a division level now!” Ji Shaolei waved his hand, “Anyway, I’m just muddling along, and I don’t have much ambition!”
Ji Feng was speechless, just a divisional level?
The second brother is only 26 or 27 years old, and he is already at the divisional level, while those leaders at the local level, unless they have a particularly deep background, which one of them must be around 40 years old?
Seeming to see Ji Feng’s sigh, Ji Shaolei said, “San’er, don’t think that I’m that powerful at this divisional level, in fact, I’m only in charge of this group below, compared to the real divisional level in those units, there’s hardly any real power.”
“Just be contented!” Ji Feng laughed dumbly.
Ji Feng drove the car very fast, and between the two of them joking and laughing, most of the half an hour pa*sed, seeing that the old man’s quadrangle was already in the distance.
“Tick–”
Just then, Ji Shaolei’s phone suddenly rang, he took it out and couldn’t help but say, “It’s Little Uncle calling.”
“It should be about the dinner tonight!” Ji Feng laughed.
Ji Shaolei answered the phone thoughtfully, “Little Uncle, this is Shaolei ……”
On the phone little uncle said something in a low voice, Ji Feng was just concentrating on driving and didn’t pay attention to it. However, he noticed that when Ji Shaolei hung up the phone, his face seemed a bit gloomy and his eyebrows were slightly furrowed.
“Is there any problem?” Ji Feng asked.
Ji Shaolei hummed twice and skimmed his lips, “There is a problem, and it’s not a small one!”
“Tell me about it!” Ji Feng said with a smile.
“Younger uncle has already arrived at the old man’s place, uncle grandpa and a few other cousins and uncles have also gone, and a few people from below have also gone.” With a cold smile on the corner of his mouth, Ji Shaolei said, “Third child, Little Uncle called and instructed us to be careful with our manners when we go and not to be impulsive in everything.”
“Oh?!” Ji Feng instantly raised his eyebrows, “They’re here to look for trouble?”
Ji Shaolei spread both hands, “Who knows, they wouldn’t have come just to rub a meal together anyway, right? Besides, since Little Uncle also called, I guess there must be some trouble!”
Ji Feng nodded thoughtfully and laughed, “It’s no big deal, it’s not like we have to be careful even to have a meal, right? What a joke, going to see your own grandfather and having to be careful, there’s no such thing.”
“That’s refreshing to hear!” Ji Shaolei burst out laughing.
Going to one’s grandfather’s house for dinner and having to pay attention to this and that was indeed a bit of a breath-holding experience, and this carefree attitude of Ji Feng was indeed very much to Ji Shaolei’s liking.
“Second brother, but little uncle is also right, when we go, we do have to be mindful of our manners.” Ji Feng grinned, “After all, when people come, they are guests, so we, the hosts, have to be attentive.”
“You kid ……”
Ji Shaolei was stunned, then he smiled broadly and gave a thumbs up, “If you said that out in front of them, I’m afraid that side would immediately explode.”
The people over there were already quite willing to take the position of the family head, and with one sentence, Ji Feng had put them in the category of guests, it would be strange if those people could accept it!
But when he thought about it carefully, Ji Shaolei had to admit that Ji Feng’s words were really powerful.
The old man was his and Ji Feng’s grandfather, but not those people’s grandfather, and those people were guests when they came to the old man’s house, so for reason, Ji Feng’s words were not half bad!
Ji Shaolei couldn’t help but say: “Third child, I can already be sure now that those people must not be your opponent. In the past, they dared to fight because they didn’t even think of themselves as guests, always thinking that they were the masters of the Ji family. As for those of us, it’s not like any of us have such a clear understanding as you do, the people over there are equally unaware, and based on that alone, they are definitely not worthy of being compared to you!”
Ji Feng glanced at him, “I say, second brother, have you not been sober before, or are you just pretending to be confused?”
“…… You brat!” Ji Shaolei immediately laughed bitterly, “Can’t you speak less directly?”
“I’m from the countryside, I’m just so plain, what’s there to say!” Ji Feng harrumphed.
In fact, Ji Feng knew that he was right.
In the past, it wasn’t that Ji Shaolei didn’t want to compete, but he knew that he wasn’t that material and couldn’t compete with the people over there. Therefore, he then did not take the career path, but turned to the shopping mall, while also using some other means to create the best conditions for his elder brother, Ji Shaodong, so that he could stand out from the family and become the leading figure of the third generation.
This approach is undoubtedly very clever, as long as one of the several brothers can rise to the top, even if the side line is no matter how powerful, there is nothing to say, after all, Ji Shaodong is the real first line.
And Ji Shaodong also did not disappoint everyone’s expectations, young but extraordinary ability, whether it is wrist or wisdom, are the best choice, if not the old man this time suddenly ill, the side line can only watch Ji Shaodong step by step to grow up, pick up the big beam of the Ji family, especially the big beam of the first line.
The appearance of Ji Feng caused the side line’s already tense nerves to be stimulated.
Now that there is suddenly another grandson of the eldest family, no matter how the election is made, the third generation of the family head will definitely not fall on the side line’s head.
It was for this reason that the side line aimed their spears at Ji Feng.
Since they couldn’t defeat Ji Shaodong, it shouldn’t be a problem to rule this poor kid from a gra*sroots background, right?
First, they acknowledged that Ji Feng was the heir to the third generation of the family head, so that Ji Shaodong wouldn’t have a chance, after all, he couldn’t possibly compete with Ji Feng.
Afterwards, they would then question Ji Feng’s ability and pattern, and slowly dismiss him again, so that no one in the direct line could inherit the family head position.
This position, naturally, had to fall to the side line!
Of course, Ji Feng knew that this was the main reason why he was instantly thrust into the limelight.
Ji Shaolei also understood this, so he and his elder brother, Ji Shaodong, were supporting Ji Feng in every way possible. It didn’t matter who was the head of the family, the key was not to let the position go to another family!
“Third son, there is someone over there that you should always pay attention to.” Ji Shaolei deliberated for a moment and said, “I don’t know if he’s there this time, that’s a powerful person.”
“Is it Ji Shao Hong that you mentioned to me before?” Ji Feng asked.
“That’s right, it’s him!” Ji Shaolei nodded, “My big brother said that if he and Ji Shaohong were to go head to head, it would be a 50/50 chance of winning or losing. But there is one thing, Ji Shao Hong’s pattern is too small and his vision is not that long term, but he still has the wrist and ability!”
“Grandpa will have an a*sertion!” Ji Feng smiled faintly.
Ji Shaolei was stunned and then smiled, that’s right, as long as the old man was around, no matter how much he could toss his side line, he wouldn’t be able to make any waves.
He couldn’t help but secretly sigh, he didn’t know how Ji Feng’s brain grew, when others were still struggling with how to deal with him, he had already set his eyes on the old master’s body.
As long as he had the support of the old master, no matter what others said, what use could it be?
You know, the majority of the resources, connections and relationships of the Ji family are in the hands of the old master, while the remaining small portion is in the hands of the eldest uncle and the father, what are the side lines if they leave the support of the old master?
Seeing Ji Shaolei’s relieved expression, Ji Feng couldn’t help but laugh, “So that’s why we all think too highly of the side lines, as long as we look at the essence, they’re actually not that scary!”
“Hey!”
Ji Shaolei suddenly revealed a bad smile, “Then I’m looking forward to it, tonight you can sweep them off their feet ruthlessly!”
Ji Feng was dumbfounded and laughed.
And ahead, there was already the old man’s quadrangle ……
Chapter 328
Ji Feng and his group of five, after handing in their pa*ses, walked into the heavily guarded courtyard in stride under the watchful eyes of the guards at the entrance.
Just as they entered the gate, they heard the sound of loud laughter coming from inside.
Ji Shaolei couldn’t help but be stunned, “Boy, who is this who is so bold as to dare to be so reckless here?”
Ji Feng, on the other hand, smiled without saying a word, this voice was very familiar.
Just from that mid-air laugh, he could be sure that the person who spoke, must be Grandpa’s old subordinate, Master Tang.
Among the people Ji Feng knew, I was afraid that only the two of them, Elder Tang and Tie Jun’s father, Elder Tie, dared to talk and laugh so loudly in front of Grandpa.
“Ee?”
Ji Shaolei suddenly eeped and pointed at a black red flag car at the door, saying, “Eldest uncle arrived before us?”
Ji Feng glanced at the licence plate of the black red flag, which was indeed the Ministry’s car, and he couldn’t help but laugh, “It should be because we took a long detour and that’s why we’re late.”
He keenly noticed that after spotting his father’s car, his mother, Xiao Su Mei, seemed slightly relieved.
Ji Feng frowned at once, it was obvious that his mother was not having a good time here with her father around. If father didn’t come, mother was always a bit hung up in her heart!
This was definitely not a good sign!
Ji Feng snorted coldly in his heart, he could imagine how domineering the side line had become, to the extent that even his mother was forced to be cautious, even with Aunt San accompanying her, her mother hadn’t completely put her mind at ease!
Ji Feng knew very well that her mother’s character was very rigid, and the reason she held back like this was entirely for the sake of her father, afraid that her impulsive moment would affect him, but …… why should she hold back?!
“Mom, let’s go in!” Ji Feng faintly smiled, “Dad is probably waiting for us inside!”
Xiao Su Mei nodded slightly and nodded, “Let’s go!”
Ji Feng deliberately took a few steps behind, he wanted to take the opportunity to observe who was being disrespectful to his mother! As long as the other party showed that kind of look, Ji Feng would take the other party dead to heart and then take it out for his mother.
Regarding his mother’s current life, Ji Feng was extremely angry in his heart.
Even though she used to sell vegetables every day in Mang Shi County for a living, her mother lived a comfortable life, at least she didn’t have to look at people’s faces, let alone worry about being bullied all the time.
Even if the city police came to evict people, at most, they would just pay a fine, and it would not be like this, living a careful life every day!
Technically speaking, her mother was the current head mother of the Ji family.
What is the point of being the mother-in-charge if she is so uncomfortable every day?
Who would be the main mother of a family in such a position?
“Today, I’ll let you know exactly how you should respect the main mother!” Ji Feng’s face was calm, without a ripple, but in his eyes, there was a constant flicker of a cold aura, the corners of his mouth held an imperceptible cold smile, and his entire person followed behind his mother in an atmospheric and calm manner.
His tall and sturdy figure was like a big mountain, that was the strongest backing for his mother!
Next to him, Ji Shaolei unconsciously glanced at Ji Feng, just in time to see that cold glint in Ji Feng’s eyes, and he was instantly startled, and he couldn’t help but pray for those people in the side line in his heart.
“Those guys had better be sensible today, or else ……” Ji Shaolei couldn’t help but heave a smile in his heart, “San’er is not a good-tempered person, even a crazy woman like Qiao Rong has fallen in San’er’s hands with a big Even a crazy woman like Qiao Rong has fallen in San’s hands, not to mention you guys who haven’t experienced any storms and don’t know how high the sky is!”
The front courtyard was where the guards and nursing staff lived, and this was also the way to the inner courtyard.
The front courtyard was where the guards and nursing staff lived, which was the way to the inner courtyard. The courtyard further back was the guest room, where people would be accommodated during the week if they visited, or if people from the family came to visit the old man.
The last courtyard, on the other hand, is where the old man lives.
Each of these courtyards, from the main room plus the ear room, had about a dozen rooms, so the entire courtyard was counted to cover an extremely vast area.
The layout was the same as that of the other old people of the same status as the old man, which was deliberately set up from above to take care of these old people.
When they walked into the first courtyard, only some guards were on duty, while some other orderlies were busy cooking, obviously knowing that quite a few people would come for dinner tonight, so they had started working ahead of time.
When he saw Ji Feng and the others, one of the guards immediately ran over and saluted, “Two ladies, the chief is waiting in the inner courtyard!”
Xiao Su Mei smiled gently, “I know, thank you.”
Swish!
The guard gave another salute before turning and running back to his post.
Ji Feng looked but his heart was slightly moved, this guard’s actions should have been arranged by his father, afraid that his mother would have a psychological burden. Obviously, father was also clear about the aggravation that mother had suffered, so he was asking the guard to tell her that he was waiting inside and that there was no need to be afraid!
Thinking about this, Ji Feng couldn’t help but smile slightly, as long as his father was gracious, that was better than anything!
“Mom, Dad is afraid that you are nervous, so he arranged the guards oh!” Ji Feng took two quick steps and whispered beside his mother, “Mom, there’s nothing to be afraid of, there’s dad waiting in front of you and my son behind you, whoever dares to disrespect you, my son naturally has a way to cure him! Mum, you haven’t forgotten what happened this morning, have you?”
“You’re such a brat! Do I need you to comfort me?” Xiao Su Mei cursed with a laugh, and somehow, with these words from her son, she wasn’t nervous at all.
Ji Feng smiled faintly and once again deliberately took a few steps behind, walking side by side with Ji Shaolei.
“Third son, don’t make too much of a scene today, otherwise, the old man will lose face too!” Ji Shaolei’s mind kept to the cold glint that flashed in Ji Feng’s eyes, and could not help but speak out to remind him.
Ji Feng laughed in a low voice, “An la! Second brother, if those people don’t take the initiative to mess with me, I definitely won’t mess with them, but if someone has to look for death …… Hey, Master Taizu said, people don’t offend me, I’m not a criminal, if people offend me, I will be a criminal!”
When it comes to the last four words, Ji Feng is already sounding stern and murderous!
Ji Shaolei opened his mouth to say something, but in the end, he could only give a bitter smile and said in his heart, “Don’t be blind, San’er didn’t come here with anger today, but with a murderous aura!
Ji Shaolei naturally knew that after seeing the anger that his eldest aunt had suffered, Ji Feng would definitely not spare those people so easily, but he did not expect that from those few words that Ji Feng had just said, he was hearing a hint of murderousness!
He had no doubt that if someone really made Ji Feng angry, no matter who that person was, Ji Feng would dare to kill him!
Ji Shaolei was not opposed to giving those people a lesson that would be etched in their bones, so that they would know what to do and what not to do!
But to say that moving to kill here in the old man …… I’m afraid that inside the whole family, only the third child would dare to have this idea, right?!
The five people walked into the second courtyard and immediately changed to see several people in twos and threes sitting at the stone table under the big tree, some playing chess, some whispering about something, most of these people were some young people, some were just 18 or 9 years old, the biggest looked to be just in their early twenties.
Ji Shaolei explained in a low voice next to Ji Feng, “These are some young children from the third generation over there.”
“The branches are flourishing!” Ji Feng laughed.
Ji Shaolei also nodded and smiled, if it was just a matter of how many people there were, this side of the first line was indeed thin, there were only four boys in total, and there was only one daughter, Ji Xiaoyu, in the younger uncle’s family.
But the side line, on the other hand, was blossoming.
But immediately afterwards, Ji Feng said, “Since the branches are scattered, we must have the awareness of taking root, always thinking of moving to another position, we will lose our vitality!”
Ji Shaolei was dumbfounded at once, and only after a long time did he say in a daze, “That’s really harsh!”
At this time, those young people also saw Ji Feng and the others, and immediately whispered something, looking over from time to time.
Ji Shaolei’s face instantly sank, “You boys, don’t you even have this kind of manners? When you see your eldest aunt and third aunt, you don’t even know how to call out to people!”
Those youngsters immediately shrank in fear and hurriedly ran over, shouting, “Eldest, Eldest Aunt, Third Aunt, Second Brother, how are you!”
Because they didn’t know Ji Feng, they couldn’t help but look at Ji Shao Lei, not knowing how to greet him.
“Get lost, all of you!” Ji Shaolei waved his hand, having no intention of introducing them at all.
Those young people instantly shrank in fear and rushed to Xiao Su Mei and Liang Hong Dan, “Eldest aunt, third aunt, we’ll go first!”
Then, hurriedly, they all ran away.
“A bunch of untalented things, with such virtues and still calling themselves fops, it’s simply an insult to the word fop!” Ji Shaolei looked at the backs of those youngsters and couldn’t help but shake his head slightly in disdain.
Ji Feng laughed, “Second brother, it seems that you are infamous, these guys are so afraid of you?”
“Almost every one of them has been beaten up by me!” Ji Shaolei hummed.
Ji Feng instantly shook his head and smiled, second brother used to be the real dude!
“Auntie, Third Aunt, let’s go, don’t pay any attention to them!” Ji Shaolei laughed, he could naturally see that both his aunt and third aunt were a bit nervous, that’s why he was calling out to those young men from the side line, it was a sort of cheer for the duo!
As soon as the group entered the last courtyard, Little Shadow, who had been walking next to them, snapped to alert and immediately walked to the front, his eyes alert.
Ji Feng frowned, it looked as if Little Shadow had suffered a loss here. Otherwise, her reaction would not be so intense.
Or perhaps …… was mother had suffered a loss here before?
Ji Feng’s face gradually calmed down, and the chill in his eyes grew thick!
