On the first day after returning home, Zhang Tie, his brother, and his father went to Jinhaicheng to visit his old man. This visit was originally on Zhang Tie's third day back home. , because Zhang Tie was suddenly called by people from the Zongren Hall on the third day, so it was postponed until today.
As the saying goes, if you are poor in the busy city, no one cares about you, but if you are rich in the mountains, you have distant relatives. In the past few years since Zhang Tie left home, as the strength of Jinwu Trading Company has grown day by day, the relationship between Zhang Tie's family and his own family has become much better.
The family is prosperous, and both sons are successful. The parents are less cautious and more calm, and their interactions with the uncles and aunts in the other houses of the old man are more relaxed and generous. The relationship between the children has become more harmonious.
In the past few years since Zhang Tie's disappearance, the old man had often asked about Zhang Tie's affairs, and had also sent people to the Norman Empire to inquire about Zhang Tie's whereabouts. Therefore, Zhang Tie should pay a visit no matter what when he came back this time.
This time I went back to the Zhang family's old house. Although there were not as many people as when Zhang Tie came last time, the atmosphere in the old house made Zhang Tie feel much better. Not to mention the Zhang family living in the old house. Even the servants in the old house had a more sincere smile on their faces when they saw Zhang Tie and his son.
Even the old man's eldest wife, when she saw Zhang Tie this time, she felt like she was seeing her own grandson. She held Zhang Tie's hand and talked for a long time. She no longer had a condescending attitude and even cared about Zhang Tie. The wedding is coming.
In terms of human feelings, it may be a bit exaggerated, because even when the Zhang family returned to Huaiyuan County a few years ago and was in extreme poverty, these people in the Zhang family's old house still took some care of Zhang Tie and his family. No one would show what they thought on their face. Everyone seemed to have a decent face and maintained the dignity of a family reunion and politeness.
But that decency is just decency after all, missing something real. People are all real animals, even if they are in a big family, they can maintain the honor of this big family and have greater energy. People who make more people feel dependable and useful at critical times can always gain more respect and smiles. Similarly, at this time, Zhang Tie's family also maintains the dignity of family reunion and harmony. , some things will pass when they pass, there is no need to take it to heart. If something happens at home, the people who can make people most reassured and feel that they can still rely on are actually the old man's family. After all, everyone's blood relationship is there, and some things are determined.
The two uncles on Zhang Tie's father's side have people from their families helping him with things at Jinwu Trading Company. In the past few years, I feel that, in my brother's words, there are some things. It is true that people who are related by blood use them differently.
The big family of Huaiyuantang is really too big for Zhang Tie, and the joint entanglements in it are too complicated, so what really makes Zhang Tie's family feel is the many relatives on the old man's side.
Zhang Tie and the others came during the day, and there was no need to notify them before coming, so when they came, they could chat with the father and son at the old house. There were only the old man and his wives.
After having a meal at the Zhang family mansion, the old man took several people to a quiet pavilion in the back garden to chat.
The pavilion is surrounded by sweet-scented osmanthus, and the place is quiet, making it a good place to enjoy the cool air.
Zhang Tie's father told the old man that his family was preparing to move to the Eastern Continent in recent months. This was one of the reasons why Zhang Tie and the others came to see the old man today, such a big thing. You can't greet the old man without saying hello.
After listening to Zhang Tie's father's words, the old man closed his eyes for a while, and then opened them, "That's fine, this Weiyi subcontinent is a land of alienation after all. It is not as prosperous and stable as the Eastern Continent, so the family should find a way out. Last year, I asked Jiao Zesheng to take a few juniors to the Eastern Continent first. This was to pave the way for my family first. After you arrive at the Eastern Continent, you can contact Zesheng first so that someone can take care of him. When I left, I took Zesheng. I’ll give you the student’s address. Zesheng is now in Yingzhou, one of the seventy-two continents of Taixia. Huaiyuantang has been operating in Yingzhou many years ago. Now there is a city called Huaiyuan City. The descendants of the family can go to Huaiyuan. The city avoids disaster.”
Zesheng is a son of the old man and a half-brother of Zhang Tie's father. He can also be regarded as Zhang Tie's uncle. I met him last time when I came here. I didn't have a deep impression. I heard the old man talk about Huaiyuantang. Zhang Tie was surprised when he was operating in Yingzhou on the Eastern Continent. He did not expect that Huaiyuantang still had a city in the Eastern Continent.
Zhang Yang was also very surprised. He didn't hide it, but asked his question directly, "Ah, I didn't expect that Huaiyuan Paradise actually has a city in the Eastern Continent?"
"Huaiyuantang was originally from the Taixia Zhang family. What's so strange about running a city in the Eastern Continent? It's just that people's hearts are floating. This news is generally not publicized to the outside world, so most people don't know. Not only Huaiyuantang, but also Jinyun Kingdom The other major wealthy families also each operate a territory in the Eastern Continent. The Eastern Continent is where the foundations of the major wealthy families are located, and it is also the sacred land of our Chinese clan. To Huaiyuantang, everything here is just a piece of land that absorbs the sun, rain and dew. It’s just branches and leaves. When the holy war comes and the autumn wind blows, the fallen leaves will always return to their roots." The old man said with a sigh, as if there was a pun.
Hearing the old man talk about the fallen leaves returning to their roots, Zhang Tie and his son didn't know how to respond, but the old man didn't take it seriously. He looked at Zhang Tie and smiled, "Life and death have their own destiny. If I die in the future, I will definitely have to be taken care of. My ashes were brought back to the Eastern Continent for burial. As a Chinese, I have returned to my roots. I have been running a shipyard all my life, running around for merchants all day long, and have made no achievements in cultivation. My longevity is only about a hundred years old. I am over seventy years old this year, and I only have twenty or thirty years left. In these years, I can see you and your cousin entering Qianlong Hall. Each will make a difference in the future. Our Zhang family is also prosperous. The situation of the big family has changed, and it is uncertain whether to build an ancestral hall or close a hall in the future, so there is no regret."
Hearing the old man talk about the Qianlong Hall incident, Zhang Tie felt a little embarrassed. After thinking about it, the old man would know about this sooner or later. Rather than letting him know such news from others, it would be better to know it from his own mouth. , "Well...I was no longer a member of Qianlong Hall yesterday?"
The old man asked slightly moved, "What's going on?"
Zhang Tie explained the matter simply. He only said that he had awakened another ancestral bloodline. However, the specific abilities of this ancestral bloodline were not stated. The family wanted to arrange for him to leave the Hawaiian subcontinent, but he was unable to obey the family's arrangements for some reasons, and the differences between the two parties could not be reconciled. Eventually they broke up.
In the meantime, the elders of Huaiyuantang have actually considered Zhang Tie very carefully. Even if Zhang Tie has to stay in the Hawaiian subcontinent for some reason, the family will send a master to follow him to protect his safety. If he was in trouble, that person would directly escort him back to the Eastern Continent, but this suggestion was ultimately rejected by Zhang Tie through gritted teeth.
Once the family sends a master to follow him, Zhang Tie knows that he will really reveal himself. The person who is confident that he can take him away after the complete fall of the Wei subcontinent is undoubtedly much higher than himself. It is very likely that he is a fighting demon or even a fighting spirit under the knight level. A fierce man, in front of such a fierce man. There is no room for me to play tricks. It is estimated that I will be under the protection of that person 24 hours a day. In such a state, there is no chance that I will disappear in front of that person and enter the Black Iron Castle to eat fruit. This pair For me, it is a huge obstacle, simply blocking my path of cultivation.
And later on, once you return to the ice and snow wasteland. Many of my secrets will be instantly exposed to the eyes of these big shots in Huaiyuantang through that person. The things I did in the ice and snow wasteland, the abilities I showed, the so-called miracles, and those strange seeds, I want to how to explain? That will only make you fall into a bigger quagmire. Zhang Tie did not want to reveal his secret without reservation in front of so many people in Huaiyuantang.
so. Zhang Tie's unreasonable stubbornness finally angered several elders of Huaiyuantang...
After listening to Zhang Tie's words, the old man did not appear as disappointed as Zhang Tie imagined. He just looked at Zhang Tie with a strange look. After a long time, he smiled indifferently. "If you expel Qianlongtang, just expel Qianlongtang. Anyway, there are more Zhang family members in Huaiyuan County who are not Qianlongtang. The bigger the family, the more rules there are, but sometimes, this big family also The reality will be more utilitarian than you imagine, as long as you have the ability, and your ability can be so great that people have to face it, or even look up to it. Those so-called family rules are not as good as a few scraps of paper. What kind of rules should be changed if they are not pleasing to the eye? That’s it, even if you crumble it into a ball and throw it into the toilet, there will still be a lot of people cheering for you, so you don’t have to worry about it!”
Instead, the old man comforted Zhang Tie with a few words. The old man's words, which were full of wisdom and insight into the world, shocked Zhang Tie. Zhang Tie thought of Lan Yunxi and suddenly seemed to understand, yes, if only he had himself now The master has the ability to refine demons, he is an extremely powerful alchemist master, and he has become a knight. He has mastered the power of samadhi mentioned by the master. He wants to marry Lan Yunxi. Who in Huaiyuantang dares to say that he is not worthy
These so-called problems and obstacles are, in the final analysis, just a matter of ability and strength.
Zhang Tie suddenly became enlightened...
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After chatting with the old man in the pavilion, Zhang Tie and his family left. The old man drank tea leisurely alone in the pavilion. The graceful-looking elder lady personally brought a plate of fruit to the old man and then sat down. Beside the old man, I fanned him.
From the corners of the old man's brows and eyes, the old lady seemed to feel that the old man was very happy today, and her mind became active.
"I hope this iron is okay. I think he is already twenty today. It seems that it is time to get married. You have met this kid Liangying. His father brought him to the house last time, so it's considered a good time. I have a granddaughter who is beautiful and virtuous. Do you think it would be suitable for the two of them to get together? If so, it can be considered a kiss."
The old man glanced at Mrs. Changfang and smiled, "You don't have to worry about Zhang Tie. He has his own ideas and you can't worry about it!"
The old lady also laughed and said, "Okay, don't worry about it. But when I saw Zhang Tie again today, I found that the child seemed a little different from the last time I saw him. Look at Su'er and How does Zhang Tie compare?"
"Su'er is both steady and courageous. He has been trained in Qianlong Hall and has good connections. As the eldest son and grandson of the family, it will not be a problem to inherit the family business or take it further in the future!" The old man stroked his beard. Said with a smile.
Hearing the old man's evaluation of his grandson, the old lady smiled with satisfaction, "What about Zhang Tie?"
"Zhang Tie..." The old man paused for a moment, then looked at the eldest wife seriously, "This son? He will be the pillar of my Zhang family in the future. A hundred years from now, if the Zhang family has the ability to build an ancestral hall, If so, then the only possibility is to land on him!"
The old man's words surprised the old lady. She never expected that the old man would give such high praise and affirmation to Zhang Tie, "Ah, how could it be?"
"Zhang Tie was expelled from Qianlong Hall by the family elders yesterday!" the old man said calmly.
"Then you still have such an evaluation of him?" The old lady didn't seem to figure it out at once. Her direct grandson, who became famous in Qianlong Hall, was highly praised by the old man, but he didn't expect that one would be expelled. The people of Qianlongtang can actually get such evaluation from the old man.
The old man didn't explain. There were some things that the women in the family might not be able to understand. He just looked at the old lady and said, "I won't go into details, but remember, Su'er and Zhang Tie are cousins. In the future, they will be brothers." Your brother Gong is a blessing to Su'er and the Zhang family. The foundation of the Xinghe Shipyard will remain in the old house. Zhang Ping's two sons are not interested in this foundation. Elders in the family, you have to take care of the affairs of the family so that everything can be harmonious and everything will be prosperous for the family and the family, do you understand?"
In front of the old man's majesty, the old lady also bowed her head respectfully, "When the old man said this, I will understand."
"Well, you go and rest, I want to sit here alone!"
The old lady left...
The old man sat in the pavilion, drinking tea, looking at the tall osmanthus trees surrounding the pavilion with their branches and leaves shaking in the wind, and fell into deep thought. In the past few hundred years, the entire Huaiyuantang had dared to treat a few people at the age of twenty. There are almost no young people whose family elders say no. He didn't dare when he was as old as Zhang Tie, his son didn't dare when he was that age, and his eldest grandson didn't dare either, but Zhang Tie dared.
Being valued by the family naturally has a reason for being valued by the family, and if you dare to refuse this respect, you must have the confidence and responsibility to dare to refuse-this reason, confidence and responsibility are all concentrated in one person. If you still can’t see the future of your grandson pattern, then my life will be in vain.
In the future, will any of my descendants really be able to build ancestral temples and seal halls? In the courtyard of this family, it seems that in Zhang Tie's generation, a laurel tree with glorious ancestors will grow...