Chapter 63 Who Beats Whom

  It is said that Zhao Mingyuan is extremely protective of this returned overseas grandson, and even if someone offends this grandson, he will not hesitate to turn against them immediately. At first, everyone thought it was just a rumor when they heard this, but today, as soon as the three of them didn't show enough respect to Feng Sicheng without meeting him, Zhao Mingyuan really got angry and even made a gesture of sending guests away, which suddenly made the three of them panic.

  The fact that the three of them were invited by Zhao Mingyuan to be his guests today is enough to prove that they are all backed by the Zhao family. They have relied on Zhao Mingyuan and have gained a foothold in the military and official circles, although Zhao Mingyuan's power is not very strong. However, he has worked as a bodyguard for Germany En before, which means he can speak at the highest level. It is because of this convenience that they follow Zhao Mingyuan and gain prestige, and the three are willing to join the Zhao family.

  In politics, interests come first, personal feelings are secondary. When it comes to the interests of everyone, sacrifices must also be made in terms of friendship. A political group is just a gathering of people with similar pursuits, ideas and interests. Of course, there's also the saying that some people join for protection, after all, who doesn't want to climb up the ranks? Not only do you have to do things right, but also get along with the right people - that's what they mean by "people first, then work".

  Now Wang Shusen and the other two are considered to be Zhao's people, precisely because of some commonalities. It can be said that they have all been branded with the Zhao family's mark in the outside world. Without Zhao Mingyuan's support, their future path would be difficult to take, but now Zhao Mingyuan has actually spoken words of dismissal due to their disrespect towards Feng Sicheng, leaving the three of them stunned on the spot. They had not expected that a slight attitude of disdain would provoke such great anger from Zhao Mingyuan, which was completely beyond their expectations.

  Zhao Wanyong did not expect his father to suddenly do this, and he felt that it was a bit of an overreaction. However, since his father had already spoken, as his son, he could not disobey, so he stood up from his seat. At the same time, he looked at Feng Sicheng, thinking that only if he spoke out now could the situation be turned around.

  Feng Sichu didn't expect his grandfather to say such things just because the three of them had a slightly dismissive attitude towards him. When he looked at Zhao Mingyuan, he saw that his face was burning with anger, but his eyes were calm as usual. After that, he immediately understood what his grandfather meant. It was clear that this was intentional and not genuine anger, but rather an attempt to show support for himself. Thinking about it, these three people needed the Zhao family, but on the other hand, the Zhao family also needed some spokespersons. They were like water and fish, who would suffer if they left each other.

  Having understood his grandfather's thoughts, Feng Si Zhe knew what to do. "Hehe, Grandfather, don't be angry, Uncle Wang and the others didn't do anything wrong. They just said I'm a young man, a greenhorn, and if they showed great tolerance towards someone like me right from the start, that would be insincere flattery. On the contrary, I think Uncle Wang and the others' attitude towards me is a genuine reflection of their true feelings. A young person like me should indeed be taught a lesson or two, otherwise I might become arrogant, and once arrogant, one's mind becomes muddled, leading to mistakes. So, I think this is Uncle Wang and the others showing concern for my well-being while also revealing their true nature."

  Feng Siche first elevated Wang Shusen and others, then belittled himself. As soon as these words came out, it seemed to give people the feeling that Wang Shusen and others were truly motivated by good intentions to help him, rather than looking down on him in their hearts. Everything was genuinely for Feng Siche's own good.

  No one expected that Feng Siche, at such a young age, would suddenly say something like this. Wang Shusen and the others were shocked, their eyes revealing a mixture of surprise and admiration. They couldn't believe that someone as young as Feng Siche could come up with such a well-reasoned and heartfelt speech in such a short time, especially since he was deliberately downplaying himself. What does this show? It shows that Feng Siche truly respects them, and is willing to put their dignity above his own. This kind of selflessness is rare among young men from influential families.

  "Haha, really can't see it coming, young Zhe is so quick to understand the thoughts of us three old guys, great job, great job! Truly a child who can be taught, a child who can be taught. Old Zhao, you've raised a good grandson, I, Wang Shusen, admire him, admire him."

  "Yes, we three were still thinking about whether Little Zhe could withstand our teasing, but unexpectedly, he had already seen through our thoughts. This time it's really a case of an old fox meeting a young fox, and not admitting defeat is not an option." Secretary Fang Haomin also chimed in after coming to his senses.

  "It's true, as the saying goes, 'the blue comes from the green and surpasses it.' I didn't believe it before, but now I have to say that this phrase really makes sense." Deputy Chief of Staff Liu Xingze also took the opportunity to lavish praise on Feng Sicheng amidst their warm conversation. Since others gave him face like that, he would naturally return the favor.

  What can't Zhao Mingyuan stand? What he can't stand is that someone underestimates his own grandson. Similarly, what he can accept most is that others appreciate Feng Sicheng. Just now, he was just pretending to be angry for the sake of showing everyone how high Feng Sicheng's position is in his heart. Now that everyone has recognized this point, there is no need for him to pretend anymore. Everything has a limit, and once it exceeds that limit, it's not good.

  "Alright, I won't say anything else since Zhe'er is here. But let me make one thing clear: this doesn't set a precedent. From now on, whatever Zhe'er says represents my words, and his meaning is my meaning. If you don't give him face when you find them, humph! That's equivalent to not giving Zhao Mingyuan face!"

  Generally, such words are only hinted at and not explicitly stated unless the relationship has reached a certain level of closeness. The fact that Zhao Mingyuan can express these words in such a simple manner proves that his relationship with them is indeed very close; otherwise, these words would be impossible to say.