Chapter 18: The Yang Family

  When he heard this, Ye Shuyu's face turned slightly awkward beside him. However, this awkward expression flashed by in an instant. Nie Guowei didn't notice it at the moment, but Nie Zhenbang did. Looking at his stepmother, Nie Zhenbang felt a little sentimental. In his past life, Ye Shuyu had been quite good to him. He was an illegitimate child, and on top of that, he was also disabled. Yet she hadn't driven him out. Even when the family fell into decline, as long as she had food to eat, he did too. This could be considered a kind of kindness.

  Thinking of this, Nie Zhenbang suddenly remembered that Ye Shuyu's father, Old Ye, would probably pass away due to illness later this year.

  Nie Zhenbang looked at Ye Shuyan and said, "Auntie, recently I've been hearing Zi Yu say she wants to go see her grandfather. Why don't you take her to see him?"

  The Ye family were staunch reformists, and since Mr. Nie had firmly taken a conservative stance, the two old men had quarreled many times over this issue. As a result, even Ye Shuyu didn't dare to return home. After all, she was already Mrs. Nie. On this matter, Ye Shuyu also wanted to make her own attitude clear.

  Before Ye Shu Xian could speak, Nie Guo Wei nodded and said: "A Xian."

  Because Ye Shuxian's hometown is in eastern Guangdong, the family has inherited some characteristics of the region. Ah Xian is Ye Shuxian's nickname. Nie Guowei also privately calls his wife by this name.

  "Just go and take a look. The disputes among the elders are due to political differences, it's an issue of differing views on governance. It can't be dragged into family matters. Can't just disown relatives because of differing views, right? Zi Yu is still young, you bring her over to take a look, there's nothing much."

  Ye Shuyu looked at Nie Zhenbang, a hint of gratitude in her eyes. The capital is so big, Ye Lao's poor health and hospitalization are things that Ye Shuyu naturally understands, but she didn't dare to mention it herself. Now that Nie Zhenbang has brought it up, he has done her a great favor. Ye Shuyu's impression of Nie Zhenbang has also improved significantly.

  Nie Zhenbang smiled slightly and said: "Dad, Auntie. I'll take a rest first."

  The next morning, Nie Zhenbang got up early and didn't prepare any gifts. As a member of the Yang family with their status, they didn't attach much importance to gifts. Nie Zhenbang didn't need to prepare anything either. Instead, he simply showed up at the entrance of the Yang's siheyuan by Houhai Lake, alone and sincere.

  Looking at the Yang family's gate, Nie Zhenbang felt a little sentimental. In his previous life, due to the Nie family's circumstances, Nie Zhenbang didn't have the courage to come over. Because he was disabled. Instead, it was Old Man Yang who brought Yang Anna to personally thank him. At that time, the communication between Old Man Yang and Old Man Nie was very poor. In the end, they parted on bad terms.

  This time, he came to the door himself, and Nie Zhenbang could even imagine what kind of situation would arise after returning home.

  Shaking his head, Lao Yezi, Nie Zhenbang decided not to bother with him anymore. Having gone through the previous life's experiences, Nie Zhenbang was very clear that even if he himself wasn't disabled, Lao Yezi still wouldn't think highly of him. Lao Yezi was a person who attached great importance to tradition, and his own status as an illegitimate child would not be looked upon favorably unless he was exceptionally outstanding, to the point where the Nie family couldn't do without him.

  Bang! Bang bang!

  He knocked on the large gate. The gate of the quadrangle courtyard opened quickly. At the door, two young soldiers in military uniform came out and looked at Nie Zhenbang with a serious face: "Who are you looking for?"

  Although the old Yang couple did not have the qualifications to live inside the red wall, with their current status, although they lived outside, there were still necessary guards assigned.

  "Hello, my name is Nie Zhenbang. I'm here to pay respects to Mr. Yang Guotang. Would you please announce my arrival?"

  With pride, there is a hint of arrogance. This aura, Nie Zhenbang had never truly mastered in his previous life. Without deep foundation. Without cultivation from a young age. The identity of a noble family's son cannot be imitated overnight.

  But the last life saw too much, experienced too much. Floating and sinking for decades. Nie Zhenbang also learned. This life is a new start. When put into practice, it's even more elegant than ordinary children.

  The guard looked at Nie Zhenbang and nodded: "You wait a moment."

  In the living room, Mr. Yang is rarely at home resting today. As a central big shot and a member of the Politburo, although he has not yet entered the Standing Committee, he is also busy with millions of things. Next to him, Yang Shengli and Yang Guangrong are at home.

  Hearing the guard's transmission, Yang Shengli was stunned for a moment, then said: "Nie Zhenbang? That wild kid from the Nie family? What is he coming here for?"

  Yang family's three brothers, the eldest son Yang Guangrong, now 44 years old, is currently the deputy director of the State Administration of Radio and Television, deputy secretary of the party group, and president of the national television station. He has grasped the propaganda position. The second son Yang Jianjun is currently serving as a military commander in a certain group army in the Northwest Military Region. A genuine high-ranking military officer. Among the three brothers of the Yang family, the youngest son Yang Shengli's status is actually the highest. At just 40 years old, he is a deputy ministerial-level cadre and the standing vice mayor of Beijing Municipality.

  "Victory, he came looking for you. I wonder if he wants some compensation?" Yang Guangrong guessed.

  This sentence immediately made Old Man Yang's eyebrows furrow. The gap, this is the gap. In theory, the eldest son should be full of hope. A glimpse of a leopard's tail reveals its entire body. Now it seems that his own eldest son will only reach the level of a regular department head at most.

  "This little guy is quite interesting. Whether it's the second generation of the Nie family or the third, they all turn out to be like that. I didn't expect this little guy to be a talent." The old man had already stood up at this moment.

  Yang Lao's evaluation shocked both Yang brothers, Yang Lao's strictness was renowned. An outsider could get such a high evaluation without even meeting him in person. This evaluation is really high.

  At this time, Yang Lao continued: "The matter just now, you two brothers have a number in your heart. At this time, the capital must maintain stability. The mouth of propaganda must be strictly controlled. This is related to the overall situation of reform and opening up. Can't be careless. I'll go rest for a while. Victory, you personally entertain this little friend.

  Under the guidance of the guard, Nie Zhenbang walked into the living room, and the eyes of Yang Guangrong and Yang Shengli, two brothers, were all focused on Nie Zhenbang.

  This situation made Nie Zhenbang stunned for a moment. The two of them knew each other. Immediately, Nie Zhenbang walked in calmly and slightly bowed his body, saying: "Good day, uncles."

  As the host, Nie Zhenbang called Yang Shengli and his brother "Uncle". There was nothing wrong with that. But at this moment, Yang Guangrong couldn't speak up. Beside him, Yang Shengli had already stood up: "Zhenbang has arrived. Please sit down quickly. To be honest, you are the lifesaver of our Anna. We should be the ones thanking you instead. You're doing this, but it makes Uncle Shengli feel a bit embarrassed."

  This is where Yang Shengli's cleverness comes in. Nie Zhenbang coming to the door will definitely spread throughout the capital. As for the attitude of the Nie family, Yang Shengli doesn't know. But by saying so, it's as if he's downplaying the matter. Nie Zhenbang saved Yang Anna, and Nie Zhenbang also got the opportunity to return to the Nie family because of this matter. It's actually a question of who should thank whom, whether it's the Yang family or the Nie family. Even if Old Man Nie blames them in the future, he won't say that the Yang family doesn't know how to be human.

  This time visiting, Nie Zhenbang's purpose is very clear. Just want to make the current situation a bit more confusing. As for what to talk about, there are no problems.

  What Nie Zhenbang wants is for himself to take the initiative. The process doesn't matter. This way, the conservative faction in the capital will become even more wary and suspicious of the Nie family. Because no one would have thought that a private son who had just returned would be so bold as to visit the reformist ironclad Yang family without the consent of Old Master Nie. In fact, from the moment he stepped through the door, his purpose had already been achieved.

  After exchanging a few words and talking about some trivial matters, Nie Zhenbang was about to get up and leave. But just at this moment, a figure rushed in from outside. Seeing Nie Zhenbang, Yang Anna's face showed a happy smile.

  "Nie Zhenbang brother, hello. Anna will marry you in the future. Is that okay?" Yang Anna said in one sentence.

  Next to him, Yang brothers stood up in shock. Nie Zhenbang's head was buzzing. He did not expect that history would repeat itself again.