"Huh, isn't that Director Kong?"
Suddenly, at the entrance of the villa, Kong Jingguo, dressed in a black coat, appeared with a woman in elegant formal wear and their daughter, Kong Chaoyu. This immediately drew the attention of the distinguished guests gathered in the living room. They looked surprised to see the Kong family arrive and promptly stepped forward to greet them, "Director Kong, Madam, you've arrived."
Kong Jingguo smiled and nodded at the distinguished figures from the business world. Ouyang Weizhi and Fang Wenli, seated in the distance, were inwardly astonished, having not expected the Kong family to attend.
Could it be that Elder Brother Ouyang Zhixin had specially invited them?
Ouyang Zhixin and his wife were chatting and laughing with old friends at a distance with Wan Yunting. Upon hearing Ouyang Zhihui's call, Ouyang Zhixin turned around to discover Kong Jingguo, accompanied by his wife and daughter, approaching them. Ouyang Zhixin couldn't help but look puzzled. He quickly brought Wan Yunting and Xia Xiangyun forward and said with a smile, "Director Kong, Madam Kong, forgive us for not welcoming you sooner..."
Kong Jingguo shook his head slightly and smiled, "Brother Zhixin, it is we who have come uninvited. We hope you will overlook our presumption."
Ouyang Zhixin chuckled, "Director Kong and Madam Kong's visit is an honor for our entire family."
"Indeed, indeed."
Immediately, Ouyang Weizhi, along with Fang Wenli and their son Ouyang Liqun, came over. They warmly said to Kong Jingguo, "Director Kong, your presence here brings great honor to our Ouyang family."
Observing Ouyang Weizhi's obsequious demeanor towards Kong Jingguo, Ouyang Zhixin inwardly disdained it but said nothing. He smiled at Kong Jingguo, yet he was also puzzled. Why had Kong Jingguo come when he hadn't been invited?
After all, the Kong family, as the foremost of the five major families, held a special position in the capital. Even the Ouyang family could not afford to be too familiar with them. Ouyang Zhixin had thought that even if he invited them, they might not come, so he decided not to disturb the Kong family.
But now, Kong Jingguo, accompanied by his wife and daughter, had appeared. This left the distinguished guests from the business world present also wondering. Could it be that the Ouyang family had hitched a ride on the Kong family's "aircraft carrier"?
Otherwise, why would the Kong family send someone to Ouyang Zhixin's impromptu celebration banquet tonight for finding his long-lost son?
"Director Kong, this is my son who was lost for many years." Ouyang Zhixin pulled Wan Yunting along and introduced him to Kong Jingguo.
Upon learning that the person before him was from the Kong family and was Director Kong Jingguo of the Capital Health Commission, Wan Yunting was astonished. Wasn't this the director, the top official responsible for managing the entire national medical sector?
Gu Yuanbai and Gu Shiren on the side also showed surprise upon seeing Kong Jingguo. This was a good opportunity.
"Mm, I know him."
Kong Jingguo looked at Wan Yunting and nodded with a smile, saying, "You are the vice-chairman of the Lingnan Traditional Chinese Medicine Association recently established in Huadu City, aren't you?"
Wan Yunting's heart leaped. He nodded and said, "Yes."
"Good."
Kong Jingguo smiled and said, "In the more than two months since your Lingnan Traditional Chinese Medicine Association was established, the achievements have been obvious to all. To be frank, especially regarding the reform of TCM education, this is commendable, very good."
Wan Yunting was moved by these words. He nodded and expressed his gratitude, "Thank you for Director Kong's affirmation. We will continue to work hard."
Kong Jingguo nodded and smiled, "However, I still appreciate your calligraphy more, especially your wild cursive script."
"Mm!"
Wan Yunting's expression changed. He looked closely at Kong Jingguo and seemed to recall something, exclaiming in surprise, "Could it be that at the charity auction that night, it was Director Kong?"
Kong Jingguo nodded and smiled, "I was the one who purchased your wild cursive calligraphy work!"
At this point, the expressions of those around them changed drastically, and they began to discuss. Those who didn't know quickly inquired and learned that Wan Yunting's wild cursive calligraphy had been sold for an astonishing price of 450 million yuan at the Huadu City charity auction. It turned out that Kong Jingguo was the buyer.
Ouyang Zhixin's expression was one of surprise, and his heart was even more profoundly shaken.
Beside him, Ouyang Weizhi and Fang Wenli looked incredulous.
Ouyang Liqun, who had been squinting, had been watching Wan Yunting and seemed equally surprised.
"Director Kong overpraises me."
Having recovered, Wan Yunting cupped his hands towards him and smiled humbly.
Kong Chaoyu, who was following Kong Jingguo, had her gaze fixed on Wan Yunting. This man was indeed as her father had described: neither humble nor arrogant, modest and courteous, and extraordinary.
"If you feel my father paid too much and it wasn't worth it, how about gifting my father another piece of calligraphy?" Kong Chaoyu said with a smile.
Wan Yunting's expression stiffened at her words. Kong Jingguo glanced at his daughter, and Kong Chaoyu then smiled, "I'm just joking."
But Wan Yunting took her words to heart.
"Director Kong, allow us to toast you."
Ouyang Zhixin had someone bring the wine, and together with Wan Yunting and his wife, they toasted Kong Jingguo and his family. Ouyang Weizhi and Fang Wenli, who had unnatural expressions, also held up their glasses and toasted shamelessly. But in their hearts, the world had collapsed, and they were utterly shocked.
Everyone present could see that Kong Jingguo held Wan Yunting in high regard!
After all, the distinguished figures from the business world present were desperately trying to gain favor with the Kong family, the "aircraft carrier," but none of them could even get them to spare a glance.
Yet, Wan Yunting, with his superb calligraphy, had easily earned Kong Jingguo's admiration. This made the celebrities present envious.
It had to be said that Ouyang Zhixin finding his biological son Wan Yunting was a step up for the Ouyang family.
Kong Jingguo and his family did not stay long. After half an hour, they left, giving no opportunity for those with ulterior motives to approach them. After all, the Kong family held a special position in the capital.
However, besides being the Director of the Capital Health Commission, Kong Jingguo was also the Chairman of the Kong Group, the second most powerful figure in the entire Kong family!
Kong Jingguo's appearance made everyone realize that he had not come for Ouyang Zhixin, but for Wan Yunting!
Therefore, it was understood without a doubt that for Wan Yunting to develop in the capital in the future would be a mere matter of a word.
But for certain individuals, this was undoubtedly a catastrophic disaster.
Ouyang Weizhi and Fang Wenli watched Ouyang Zhixin and Xia Xiangyun, who were beaming with pride in the distance. The couple's hearts had completely turned cold.
Kong Jingguo's admiration for Wan Yunting was seen by Ouyang Shenhe.
It was likely that Ouyang Zhixin would be the next head of the Ouyang family, barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Unable to sit still, Ouyang Weizhi, with a dark expression, left with Fang Wenli and Ouyang Liqun.
"Dad, there's no need to be upset. It's just a mere family head position."
In the car, Ouyang Liqun looked at his parents' darkened faces and said with a comforting smile.
"Liqun, you don't understand." Ouyang Weizhi shook his head, but it was too late to say anything now.
Ouyang Liqun, who was driving, smirked and said no more, as he himself did not care about the position of family head.
The hastily organized banquet that night continued until midnight, with guests leaving one after another.
"Director Chen, safe travels..."
Ouyang Zhixin, Xia Xiangyun, and Wan Yunting stood at the living room entrance, seeing everyone off.
"Xiao Wan, it's getting late, we should be heading back."
Gu Yuanbai, with Gu Shiren being supported, along with Gu Zichen and Gu Sinou, and Fan Liren with his granddaughter Fan Shuyuan, came over. After all, the elderly could not stay up too late.
"Alright, Elder Gu, Elder Gu, please hurry back and rest." Wan Yunting nodded and smiled.
"Xiao Wan, we're leaving too." Fan Liren also smiled.
"Mm, mm, Elder Fan, I'll visit you again when I have time."
Wan Yunting nodded and asked Fan Shuyuan to help the elder home.
After seeing everyone off, only the Ouyang family members remained. Elder Ouyang Shenhe and Uncle Ouyang Xingteng had not stopped smiling all night, constantly chatting about Wan Yunting. Ouyang Shenhe was filled with joy and even more affection for this grandson who had been lost and returned.
After all, this grandson was extraordinary, too outstanding.
"Dad, you and Uncle Xingteng don't need to go back tonight. You can stay at home." Ouyang Zhixin said to Ouyang Shenhe and Ouyang Xingteng.
"Good, good, good. Tonight is my eldest grandson's first night back, of course, I must stay." Ouyang Shenhe laughed heartily.
The other young members of the Ouyang family could only envy the elder's great affection for Wan Yunting.
Ouyang Zhixin and Xia Xiangyun personally prepared a bedroom on the third floor and, pulling Wan Yunting along, said with gentle smiles, "Yu'er, this is your room. Mom and Dad have always kept it ready for you all these years. If you need anything else, just tell Mom."
"It's very nice, I don't need anything."
Wan Yunting surveyed the room and smiled at the two elders.
Ouyang Zhixin nodded with a smile, still unable to contain his excitement. He patted Wan Yunting's arm and said tenderly, "It's getting late, you should get some rest."
"Okay, you should both get some rest too. Don't get too tired."
Wan Yunting nodded and saw them to the door. Xia Xiangyun kept looking back at him with reluctant eyes, as if wanting to hear her son call them Mom and Dad.
However, Wan Yunting, who had only reunited with them today, although he very much wanted to speak, found himself unable to call them Mom and Dad. He still felt too unfamiliar with them.
"Alright, stop looking."
Ouyang Zhixin whispered to Xia Xiangyun to comfort her, saying, "It's good that Yu'er is back. Once we are more familiar, he will naturally call us."
"Mm, mm."
Xia Xiangyun nodded, and tears of emotion welled up in her eyes again...
Wan Yunting sat on the unfamiliar bed in the room and took out his phone to video call Fang Yanxi. The woman had been waiting for him, so she hadn't slept yet. Seeing him on the video call, Fang Yanxi couldn't help but ask him how it went...
The next morning, news about the Ouyang family, big and small, appeared in the capital's news media and online. Kong Jingguo's appearance because of Wan Yunting had completely rocked the entire capital's circle of celebrities.
"What? Director Kong went to the Ouyang family last night?"
At the Sima mansion, Sima Boyong, who had just woken up, heard this news. His small eyes widened, and he looked in disbelief at his son, Sima Wentang, who nodded dejectedly, "It's absolutely true. Kong Jingguo went to the Ouyang family last night because of Wan Yunting. Although he only stayed for half an hour, it clearly shows that Kong Jingguo went for Wan Yunting personally!"
"Why?"
Sima Boyong was so angry that he kicked over the coffee table in front of him. Chen Qiuyun, standing nearby, lowered her head, not daring to speak or clean up the scattered teapots and cups. It was the first time she had seen Sima Boyong so furious.
"Could it be that just because of Wan Yunting's calligraphy, Kong Jingguo admires him so much?" Sima Boyong glared and asked sternly.
Sima Wentang's face was dejected, and he shook his head, indicating he didn't know.
Let alone his father and son, even the outside world didn't know why Kong Jingguo admired Wan Yunting so much...