"Yes," Zhang Haifeng said with a grin. "I heard that the Zhu family of Four Towns originally planned to become the main lineage. But it seems they pushed that matter aside. Is that true?"
Zhu Chanyao was slightly stunned. The Zhu family of Zhushi had always been the main lineage. Hearing Zhang Haifeng’s words, he paused. "I haven’t heard such news."
Zhang Haifeng continued, "How could you not? A while ago, I asked your father, Mr. Enfu, about how to switch the main lineage status. Unfortunately, Mr. Enfu couldn’t find any information. So, my little sister-in-law decided to send someone to the Zhu family in Zhushi to investigate." Seeing Zhu Chanyao’s confused look, Zhang Haifeng explained, "By 'little sister-in-law,' I mean the Little Divine Doctor, Zhu Yanyi. She is engaged to our boss, Yan Aohan, so we call her that."
"It’s the Little Divine Doctor," Zhu Chanyao nodded slightly. Since Zhu Yanyi became famous, they no longer dared to call her by her childhood name casually. They usually referred to her as the Little Divine Doctor.
Zhang Haifeng hummed. "My sister-in-law’s ability is too strong. She first cured liver cancer, and now she has cured the lung cancer of the international figure, Luo Te Shang Jiang. Her medical skills have shocked the whole world. With such ability, it is natural for the Zhu family of Four Towns to become the main lineage. Did Mr. Enfu not mention this to you?"
"No," Zhu Chanyao frowned slightly. As the current head of the Zhu family in Four Towns, if such a thing were true, it would not bypass him. But he had heard nothing. Could his father have forgotten?
She could doubt everything Zhang Haifeng said, but Zhang Haifeng claimed she had discussed this with Zhu Chanyao’s father, Zhu Enfu, and investigated related materials. It seemed there were things she did not know. This stirred a hint of displeasure in Zhu Chanyao’s heart. Her father should not forget such an important matter. The only logical explanation was that her father was deliberately hiding it from her for some reason.
Zhang Haifeng seemed not to notice Zhu Chanyao’s bad mood. He said, "Uncle Chanyao, you really haven’t heard? I thought you knew. Mr. Enfu wouldn’t hide this from you, unless…" Zhang Haifeng paused deliberately, not finishing his sentence.
"Unless what? Just say it," Zhu Chanyao said. He knew Zhang Haifeng might be setting a trap, but if the Zhu family could become the main lineage, he would accept it even if he was tricked.
In this era, families were not viewed as heavily as in ancient times. Sometimes, descendants did not care much about their true ancestors. But Zhu Chanyao, as the head of the Four Towns Zhu family, had to value his family. He had to think about how to develop the family during his tenure.
The opportunity was right in front of him, but it seemed blocked by some reason. If that were true, he would not allow it.
Zhang Haifeng looked surprised. "You really don’t know?"
"Know what?" Zhu Chanyao looked at Zhang Haifeng seriously. "Just tell me directly. No need to hide it."
"It seems you really don’t know," Zhang Haifeng frowned slightly, seeming to consider whether to tell Zhu Chanyao.
His expression made Zhu Chanyao feel uneasy. He said sternly, "Young man, speak. No matter what the news is, I can bear it."
Zhang Haifeng looked at Zhu Chanyao and sighed deeply. After making a final decision, he said, "Yesterday, my boss called me. He said the Zhu family of Zhushi sent Zhu Jinfu to Four Towns. He came to persuade Mr. Enfu to voluntarily give up the main lineage switch. If he gave up, the Zhu family of Zhushi would help the Four Towns Zhu family and give them a great opportunity.
My boss also said that Zhu Jinfu has already contacted Mr. Enfu. It seems Mr. Enfu has agreed. This made my sister-in-law very unhappy, and Uncle Shunyo is also unhappy. Uncle Shunyo plans to handle the local business, hand it over to specific managers, and they will not return for now. Whether they will come back for festivals depends on the situation. If nothing happens, they might not return to Four Towns. Uncle Shunyo feels it is a shame because the Four Towns Zhu family lacks the sense of honor of the Zhu clan."
Zhang Haifeng looked deeply at Zhu Chanyao. "Uncle Chanyao, you really don’t know this news?"
Zhu Chanyao finished the yellow wine in his cup in one gulp. "If I knew this news, I would have said it long ago." He finished his beef noodles, took out money, and placed it on the table. "Boss, the money is on the table." Then he said to Zhang Haifeng, "I need to go back and ask my father. Thank you for telling me this, young man." Without buying any dishes, he left hurriedly.
Zhang Haifeng finished his plain noodles leisurely, placed one yuan on the table, and also left slowly. His direction was Gankeshi Village in Four Towns.
Zhu Chanyao did not know that Zhang Haifeng was following him slowly behind. He rushed home, only to find Zhu Enfu. Sure enough, he saw Zhu Jinfu in Zhu Enfu’s residence. His face changed. It seemed Zhang Haifeng’s news was true.
Zhu Enfu did not expect Zhu Chanyao to come here. He was slightly stunned, but then had no other thoughts. "Chanyao, why are you here?"
"If I didn’t come, I wouldn’t know what you did, Father. No wonder you insisted on living alone in the old house and refused to live with us in the new house. So you were selling out the Four Towns Zhu family." Zhu Chanyao’s face was very bad.
"Zhu Chanyao, what nonsense are you talking?" Zhu Jinfu scolded directly from the side.
"What nonsense am I talking? I want to ask what ghostly ideas you are plotting. The Little Divine Doctor is a descendant of the Four Towns Zhu family. According to regulations, our branch can become the main lineage. Why do you obstruct it?" Zhu Chanyao was direct. No matter what, on family matters, Zhu Chanyao was a very responsible person.
"Chanyao, you cannot be so unreasonable to your Uncle Jinfu. When did I teach you to be so rude to elders?" Zhu Enfu looked at Zhu Chanyao with dissatisfaction.
Zhu Chanyao sneered. "Elder? Well, technically yes. But we only share a common ancestor long ago, so we are of the same clan. But this elder is too distant. At least, we are out of the five degrees of mourning." Zhu Chanyao looked at Zhu Enfu. "Today, someone told me that the Zhu family of Zhushi used benefits to exchange for the main lineage title with you, asking you to give up the switch. I thought it was a joke. I didn’t expect it to be true."
"Chanyao." Zhu Enfu did not expect Zhu Chanyao to know this. "Who told you this?"