Chapter 646 A Backer
But ever since Zhu Wenyu’s legs were crippled, his temperament had changed drastically, and he rarely left the Zhu family’s mansion.
Even his father, Old Master Zhu, seldom saw Zhu Wenyu.
Now, Chen Yang, whose origin was unknown, was asking to see Zhu Wenyu, how could Old Master Zhu not be angry?
Chen Yang, however, maintained a faint smile on his face.
According to the latest intelligence from the Heavenly Physician Hall, the Brother Lang who made the deal with Shi Jingshan’s father was acting under Zhu Wenyu’s instructions.
And the other party seemed to have no intention of hiding anything, so Chen Yang found clues as soon as he investigated.
Just then, a delicate woman appeared at the doorway.
“Father, Wenyu said he wants to see the two of them.”
Upon hearing this, Old Master Zhu was stunned for a moment. He hadn't expected his son to know that uninvited guests had arrived.
Of course, this also caught Chen Yang’s attention.
This Zhu Wenyu!
Quite interesting!
He had only been at the Zhu family for two minutes, and the other party already knew.
And it was as if he had anticipated Chen Yang’s arrival.
Before Old Master Zhu could speak, Chen Yang stood up, “If that’s the case, then I really must meet this Zhu Wenyu.”
Seeing Chen Yang and Zhu Que about to leave, Old Master Zhu said in a low voice, “Que’er, you stay. I have something to ask you.”
Zhu Que’s steps faltered, but she did not stay, nor did she look at her blood relative.
Chen Yang pondered, “You can stay if you wish.”
Zhu Que tightened her grip on the coat Chen Yang had lent her and gave a happy smile without speaking.
The woman who led the way looked at Zhu Que strangely, then smiled, “When you left, I had just arrived at the Zhu family. We didn’t see much of each other.”
Zhu Que nodded, slightly puzzled why the woman would say that.
“You don’t need to be so wary of me. In the Zhu family, you and your mother are out, but I can’t leave. Seeing you so happy makes me very pleased.”
Zhu Que raised an eyebrow and glanced deeply at her aunt.
Zhu Wenyu’s residence was located in the deepest part of the Zhu mansion. Even outside the surrounding walls, dense bamboo forests were planted, as if to prevent anyone from seeing the scenery within.
Although the bamboo forest was dense, Chen Yang could tell that the people who maintained it paid great attention to these woods.
It looked chaotic, but upon closer inspection, it had a unique charm.
Within the courtyard stood a two-story building. On the balcony of the second floor sat a middle-aged man, who was Zhu Wenyu.
Zhu Wenyu put down the newspaper he was holding and looked at the three people entering. He called out from above, “Forgive my inconvenience, I cannot rise to welcome the Celestial Venerable.”
“Madam, serve some refreshments with high sugar content, to lift one’s spirits.”
Chen Yang and Zhu Que stopped at the entrance, both looking deeply at Zhu Wenyu.
This Zhu Wenyu knew Chen Yang’s true identity!
Even more terrifying was the news circulating that Zhu Wenyu had become despondent due to his leg injury, showing no spirit or energy, as good as a dead man.
But the Zhu Wenyu who appeared before Chen Yang now made Chen Yang feel a sense of threat!
Especially the faint smile on his face.
Zhu Que whispered in Chen Yang’s ear, “Celestial Venerable, be careful, it might be a trap!”
Chen Yang chuckled, “No matter what, he is your uncle. How could he harm you?”
Zhu Wenyu, who overheard their conversation from upstairs, also chuckled. He tapped Zhu Que with the newspaper and said gently, “You child, I held you when you were little. After so many years, it seems you’ve become not just unfamiliar.”
“The Celestial Venerable is powerful. Even if all the martial artists of the Zhu family were to attack, they might not be your match, Que’er, so don’t worry.”
Chen Yang readily accepted Zhu Wenyu’s invitation.
As the two ascended, Chen Yang saw various newspapers on the table, including one from Qingzhou City.
The newspapers had highlighted articles about Yang Yang Yang Company, prompting Chen Yang to smile, “It seems you’ve been watching me for a long time.”
“The Shi family’s affairs, were they orchestrated by you?”
Zhu Wenyu pushed aside the refreshments he had just put down, “Sweets can make people happy. I recommend the Celestial Venerable try them; they are a local specialty.”
Chen Yang casually picked up a pastry, his eyes fixed on Zhu Wenyu.
“Things can be bothersome. I wonder if your pastry is sweet enough.”
Saying this, Chen Yang popped the pastry into his mouth.
“Aren’t you afraid I’ve poisoned it, Celestial Venerable?” Zhu Wenyu asked in a low voice.
Chen Yang waved his hand dismissively, “Since you know who I am, you naturally wouldn’t do such a foolish thing.”
As the Saint Physician and Celestial Venerable, Chen Yang feared poison the least.
Seeing Chen Yang’s nonchalance, Zhu Wenyu handed him the newspaper he was reading, “Before I answer your question, the Celestial Venerable can take a look at this first.”
“Newspaper?”
Chen Yang was unsure what trick Zhu Wenyu was up to, but upon seeing the highlighted portion of the newspaper, he murmured, “Shangcheng Heavy Industry Group, Southwest Investment.”
Shangcheng Heavy Industry Group, Chen Yang remembered very clearly, this was the Zhou family’s company!
And a very important group among them.
“What do you mean by this? Are you telling me that the Zhu family now has the Zhou family as their backer?”
“The dignified Zhu family, a thousand-year-old lineage, now engaging in such matters, it’s truly lamentable!” Chen Yang said, tossing the newspaper onto the table.
The contempt in his eyes was undisguised.
Zhu Wenyu, unfazed by the mockery in Chen Yang’s words, chuckled instead, “Yes, the Celestial Venerable is right. If the ancestors of the Zhu family knew about this, they might crawl out of their graves in anger.”
“But I think, even so, this matter must be done.”
“The world believes our Zhu family has a long history, no less than the number one family, the Zhou family.”
“Celestial Venerable, what do you think?”
Chen Yang picked up his teacup and carefully observed Zhu Wenyu.
After a long pause, Chen Yang finally gave his answer, “The reality is not like that.”
“Although the Zhu family has a thousand-year heritage, and in terms of local culture or various affairs, the Zhu family’s participation is unavoidable.”
“In the business world, the Zhu family also possesses countless mining and real estate resources.”
“On the surface, the Zhu family should be a lineage of a thousand years, with their direct descendants all having excellent backgrounds and arrangements, and every in-law being from a family of equal standing.”
“But compared to the Zhou family, the Zhu family appears stagnant and worn out. If I were to describe it in four words.”
“On the verge of death!”
Chen Yang’s four words were like a stone dropped into a pond, causing ripples. Neither the madam who was making tea nor Zhu Que, who was sitting next to Chen Yang, understood why Chen Yang would make such a severe evaluation.
Only Zhu Wenyu, not only unafraid and angry, but instead admired Chen Yang.