Old Qiao pointed to the chair opposite and said, "Sit!"

Zhang Yang said: "I still feel comfortable standing in front of you."

Old Qiao smiled indifferently and said, "It's up to you!" He picked up the purple clay teacup on the table and took a sip and said, "Have you contacted Mengyuan in the past two days?"

Zhang Yang said: "I'm still on the phone today, what's going on at work." He understood what Mr. Qiao wanted to ask, so he sent a signal to Mr. Qiao in a tactful way, telling Mr. Qiao that everything is normal in Mengyuan.

Old Qiao nodded and said, "When will you go back?"

Zhang Yang said: "The car tomorrow night."

Mr. Qiao said: "Put it a little bit. Pengfei goes to Chunyang the day after tomorrow. I plan to go with him, but I won't go to Chunyang. I want to go to Binhai with you."

Zhang Yang understood as soon as he heard this, and Qiao always was worried about Qiao Mengyuan. This time he went to Binhai not to inspect the achievements of Binhai’s reform and opening up, but to visit his granddaughter. Zhang Yang said: “Sure, I’ll send someone to refund the ticket immediately.”

Mr. Qiao slowly put down the teacup and said, "When your Aunt Meng died, you were always by her side, right?"

Zhang Yang nodded and said, "Yes."

Old Qiao said: "Have you said anything before your aunt Meng died?"

Zhang Yang said: "She hasn't said anything to me, but I don't know if she has said anything to Mengyuan." Of course, Zhang Daren could not tell the fact that he had long known that Qiao Mengyuan was not Qiao Zhenliang's biological child.

Mr. Qiao sighed and said, "I'm not hiding it from you. I went to Binhai this time to find my granddaughter. I don't want to leave any regrets when I get old."

Zhang Yang said: "Old Qiao, I understand."

Mr. Qiao did not talk to Zhang Yang for too long. Although he had a lot to ask Zhang Yang, it was a bit difficult to talk about after all. Mr. Qiao rarely had such a dilemma in his life as he did now.

Zhang Yang stayed in Qiao Lao’s study for about twenty minutes before saying goodbye and leaving. Qiao Pengfei was waiting for him in the living room. Seeing Zhang Yang come out, Qiao Pengfei said, "Let's go, let's have two drinks."

Zhang Yang nodded. It can be seen that Qiao Pengfei has been quite depressed these two days. Qiao Pengfei asked the driver to send them to a bar called Huangchenggen. The biggest feature of this bar is that it has a lot of Chinese flavor. It has wine and side dishes, which is more in line with the Chinese people's eating habits. Qiao Pengfei asked for a bottle of Red Star and four side dishes. He sat in the corner with Zhang Yang, picked up the bottle and poured it into a glass and said slowly: "Come on, have a drink."

Zhang Yang frowned the glass of wine with him, frowned and said, "You seem to have something to worry about."

Qiao Pengfei said: "Zhang Yang, we have known each other for many years. I treat you as a brother. I don't like to hide everything. Have you heard of rumors about our Qiao family these two days?"

Zhang Yang picked up a peanut and threw it into his mouth. After chewing it for a while, Qiao Pengfei's topic made it difficult for him to answer. In fact, the matter of the Qiao family has been causing trouble in the city. If he didn't know, it would be a bit too hypocritical. Zhang Yang thought about it and finally nodded.

Qiao Pengfei said: "Do you believe it?"

Zhang Yang said: "This kind of boring news comes almost every day."

Qiao Pengfei said: "But this time it is targeting our Qiao family."

Zhang Yang said: "The big tree attracts wind. I heard that Minister Qiao is going to be the secretary of the Jinhai Municipal Party Committee. Is it because of this incident that caused trouble?"

Qiao Pengfei said: "Have you noticed that Mengyuan has been much farther from this home since my aunt became a monk?"

Zhang Yang said: "It will always be a blow to children when their parents are separated, which is understandable. Pengfei, don't think too much."

Qiao Pengfei said: "Zhang Yang, if it's okay, my grandfather wouldn't go to Binhai in person."

Zhang Yang didn't say anything, and looked at Qiao Pengfei quietly.

Qiao Pengfei said: "I won't go to Binhai anymore, and my grandfather doesn't let me go with you. Please help me take care of him."

Zhang Yang nodded and said, "Don't worry!"

Qiao Pengfei said: "Do you know why I suddenly chose to be an official?"

Zhang Yang shook his head and said, "In the past, I thought you were a person who didn't like being restrained. It was a bit beyond my expectations for your choice to be an official."

Qiao Pengfei smiled and said, "You can be an official, why can't I? You are even more free and casual than me."

Both of them laughed, and Qiao Pengfei said, "I didn't want to be an official. A few years ago, I thought that life was only a short hundred years, so why not enjoy life? Why put too much pressure on myself? But after my elder brother had an accident, I suddenly realized that we officials' children have been branded since birth. Others evaluate your achievements only start from the officialdom. Born in such a family, wealth and knowledge cannot be the standard for measuring your ability. I decided to enter the official career, not only because I was stimulated by a few things, but also because I am a child of the Qiao family. I must defend the dignity of the Qiao family and I want to pass on the honor of the family."

Zhang Yang nodded and said, "You put a lot of pressure on yourself."

Qiao Pengfei said: "Someone has to bear it. In our generation, one must stand up and take over this responsibility."

Zhang Yang said: "Pengfei, I can understand you."

Qiao Pengfei said: "No matter where I can go, I will do my best. I can see that although my grandfather doesn't say it, he also hopes that one of our generation can inherit his career."

Zhang Yang felt that Qiao Pengfei had changed a lot recently. He was no longer the young and arrogant family in the past. From his words, we can see that Qiao Pengfei began to realize the responsibilities he needed to bear, and he was working hard for the honor of the family. At this point, Qiao Pengfei's sense of responsibility for the Qiao family is far greater than Qiao Pengju.

Zhang Yang said: "Since you have chosen this path, you must be prepared to withstand all kinds of wind and rain."

Qiao Pengfei said: "My choice may not make me happy, but I believe it is worth it. People who live in this world must do something for their family. Are you right?"

Zhang Yang nodded.

At this time, Xu Jianji called him and asked him to go to Zeus Disco to play. Wild music was already heard from his phone.

Zhang Yang said: "I don't like that thing."

Cha Wei's voice came from the phone: "Whether you come or not, everyone is here, you are missing."

Zhang Yang shook his head helplessly.

Qiao Pengfei smiled and said, "You go!"

Zhang Yang said: "Go together, Xingguo, Jianji and they are all here."

Qiao Pengfei said: "I won't go anymore. I've been having a lot of troubles at home recently. I want to go back early to accompany my grandfather."

Zhang Yang knew that the Qiao family was not calm recently, so he didn't force Qiao Pengfei to do so. After drinking the wine in the glass, they went their separate ways.

Zeus Disco is one of the largest discos in Beijing. The owner here is Huang Shan. Zhang Yang knew him because Huang Shan was also the owner of the famous nightclub royal palace hall in Beijing.

These days, the brothers have been busy with Mr. Xue's funeral, and everyone is in a heavy mood. After everyone had dinner that night, Yuan Xinmin suggested going to the discotheque to relax. His suggestion was unanimously agreed by everyone. Although the capital was big, there were not many people who could actually enter their circle. Zhou Xingguo used to be the leader in this circle. On Mr. Xue's birthday, the Zhou family and the Qiao family both missed the birthday party. Xue Weitong, a sworn girl, had some ideas about him. After Zhou Xingguo came back in the past two days, he had no chance to explain to Xue Weitong in person. He was still worried that Xue Weitong would be jealous of this.

When these people get together, their topics will inevitably involve some recent changes. The recent hot topics are the Xue family and the Qiao family.

Yuan Xinmin was very interested in what happened in the Qiao family, and he told the news he heard again.

Cha Wei reminded him: "Little Yuanzi, don't talk nonsense. If Zhang Yang hears these words, he will be in a hurry to you."

Yuan Xinmin said: "I'm so anxious today. I heard that too. It's not like making up a lie. Why do you think he's anxious about me?"

Cha Wei said: "He and Qiao Mengyuan are old friends."

Zhou Xingguodao: "There are too many rumors outside recently. Let's just listen. Don't be serious. Don't worry whether it is true or not. I think we'd better not invest too much attention. Pengju, Pengfei, Mengyuan and us have a good relationship. It's annoying enough for anyone to do this. As friends, even if we can't help, we shouldn't spread rumors."

Xu Jianji said: "I agree with Brother Zhou's words. Xiao Yuanzi, you are troublesome. If I am not present today, Zhang Yang will have to cut you down."

Yuan Xinmin pouted and said, "I'm not afraid of him." He said it, but when he thought of Zhang Yang's perverted force, this guy couldn't help but tremble in his heart.

Cha Wei suddenly said, "Zhang Yang is here, you are not afraid of him. I will tell him what happened just now."

Yuan Xinmin followed her gaze and saw Zhang Yang pushing away the crowd and walking over. He begged for mercy to Cha Wei, "Cha Wei, I have never offended you, so don't mess with you."

Cha Wei said, "Bah! I look down on you the most. I dare not say it in person, and I say bad things behind my back."

Zhang Yang had already come to everyone and smiled and said, "What are you talking about?"

Yuan Xinmin said: "It's not about the Xue family."

Zhang Yang said: "Don't always hold on to unhappy things."

Zhou Xingguo nodded and said, "That's it!" He unscrewed a bottle of beer and handed it to Zhang Yang.

Zhang Yang took the beer and poured it into his stomach.

Cha Wei said: "What did you do tonight? Everyone is missing you for the party."

Zhang Yang said: "Qiao Pengfei asked me to chat."

Yuan Xinmin spoke quickly: "What are you talking about? Is it about Qiao Mengyuan?"

Zhang Daguanren glared at him: "You are so adult, why are you curious like a woman?"

Yuan Xinmin's face turned red when he said it.

Cha Wei said, "What's wrong with women? Why do you say this? I look down on us women?"

Zhang Yang smiled and said, "I didn't say anything about you, why are you joining in the fun?"

Cha Wei wanted to protest, but Zhang Yang held her arm and pulled her to the dance floor. The two of them swayed to the intense rhythm.
Chapter completed!