Chapter 55: Not Taking You Along Is Looking Down On You

  Chu Zifeng smiled and said, "The sound of the qin contains the emotions of the player. Different emotions produce different rhythms, even if the notes are the same. This is why 'qin' represents emotion. When two people sit in silence to think about their next move, they are no longer just playing a game of chess; they are engaged in a war - perhaps a small battle in life, or a great national struggle, or maybe a fight for fame and fortune. This is why 'chess' represents life, which is like an accumulation of countless battles. As for books, they represent both calligraphy and written works. Let's just talk about the latter. The knowledge contained within is not difficult to learn, but it's hard to put into practice. If one only reads books mechanically, then they are a bookworm. Only when what you've learned can be applied flexibly do you truly possess knowledge. This is why 'books' represent change - constant and endless change. As for painting, that little still life in the Buddha painting I did back then already showed this! Shen Gongzi just said that 'painting' represents skill, which is correct. This is how most people understand painting, but many only focus on technique while neglecting the simplest yet most important thing: the intention behind the painting, or the atmosphere it evokes - an atmosphere that can make you forget everything else when you gaze upon it."

  The son of Chu's words fell, showing a completely nonchalant expression, still slowly sipping tea, giving people a sense of being an extraordinary person.

  Shen Gongzi's face was getting uglier and uglier, he thought his own talent was already very strong, but unexpectedly this time in Yanjing, he would meet Chu Zifeng, a few words later, he was defeated by himself to the bottom of the abyss, especially Chu Zifeng's calm and unhurried demeanor, really made people convinced!

  Xiao Jing was overjoyed, originally thinking that things wouldn't be so simple, this Shen young master was absolutely not a simple person, but unexpectedly, after Chu Zi Feng spoke a few words, this Shen young master was left speechless, completely at a loss for what to say!

  As for Xu Feng, she no longer just wants to live off Chu Zi's windfall, but also has the urge to chop him into eight pieces. She had finally managed to get in touch with someone from the Shen family and was hoping to use Xiao Jing's looks and knowledge to make a good impression on this heir of the Shen family, but didn't expect Cheng Yaojin to suddenly appear out of nowhere and ruin her plans.

  The wine and dishes have just been served, but Shen Gongzi still has the face to stay, thinking that when he was in Shanghai, he was also a top-notch young master, who would have thought that coming to Yanjing would lose all his face, if he doesn't leave now, is he going to continue losing face by staying here?

  "Aunt Xǔ, I'm really sorry, but I still have some things to take care of in Yanjing, so I won't disturb you anymore."

  After finishing, Shen Gongzi stood up and adjusted his clothes, took a glance at Chu Zifeng, then said to Xiao Jing: "Miss Xiao, if you have time, welcome to Shanghai for a visit... Of course, Mr. Chu who is proficient in qin, chess, calligraphy and painting is also welcomed."

  His eyes were not good, his heart was suffocated, but he couldn't vent it out. This was an insult to Shen Gongzi, but on this land of Yanjing, he didn't dare to show off his young master's momentum!

  "Shen Gongzi, don't go just yet, let's talk things over slowly."

  Xu Feng originally wanted to keep Shen Gongzi from leaving, but Shen Gongzi walked too quickly and soon entered the elevator.

  At this time, another elevator door opened and Xiao Ronghai, who was also Xiao Jing's father, rushed over.

  "Why is it just the two of you? Didn't we agree to meet with Young Master Shen?"

  Xiao Ronghai came over and asked Xue Feng.

  "Ask this precious daughter of yours, now that she's grown her own wings, she doesn't even take me seriously anymore!"

  Xiao Ronghai's face was unclear, and he asked: "Xiao Jing, what's going on?"

  Xiao Ronghai was different from Xu Feng, he wouldn't think of marrying his daughter into a wealthy family with all his heart, nor would he care about this matter. Xiao Jing told her father what had just happened, and Xiao Ronghai took a look at Chu Zifeng, smiling: "Not bad, not bad. You're indeed Chu Zifeng?"

  "Yes, Uncle Xiao is good."

  "Hmm, not bad, quite like when I was young."

  "What's going on here! This good-for-nothing kid is just causing trouble. Rong Hai, I won't be able to explain this to the Shen family today, what do you think we should do?"

  Xiao Ronghai said: "Xu Feng, the child has grown up, her own future should be grasped by herself, we as parents can only bless her!"

  "Bless her? Is it blessing her to be with this neither-here-nor-there little brat?"

  Xu Fengping calmed down and after all, being born into an official family, she wouldn't behave like a shrew in such a situation.

  "Zhu Zi Feng, I'm asking you, what qualifications do you have to be with my daughter? Don't you know that my daughter's birth is worlds apart from yours?"

  Chu Zi Feng said: "Auntie, actually before I came here, I didn't know what happened, and I don't want to lie to you, it was Xiao Jing who pulled me over to be her shield."

  As soon as Chu Zifeng said this, Xiao Jing's face turned very ugly and she kept pulling on Chu Zifeng's clothes.

  Chu Zi Feng smiled and said, "However, one thing after another, although Xiao Jing pulled me to be her shield, but when I just entered Yan Da, I already liked Xiao Jing. So I am willing to take care of Xiao Jing for life, not letting her get hurt in any way. Please uncle and aunt believe me and give me a chance."

  Chu Zi knew that Xiao Rong Hai was not so easily deceived, speaking with facts, often stronger than deception.

  Xiao Ronghai was taken aback for a moment, then burst out laughing and said: "Little Jing, this boyfriend of yours is not bad, Dad likes him, he's honest and doesn't tell lies, that's what a real man is like."

  Xiao Jing bitterly smiled and didn't know whether Chu Zi Feng was telling the truth or not. However, judging from the current situation, Xiao Jing might be fake!

  Xu Feng sneered, "You're all talk and no action. Fine, let's just forget what happened earlier! Chu Zifeng, I'm asking you, who are the people in your household and what do they do?"

  "To be honest with you, Auntie, I'm an orphan. I have no father or mother and grew up in an orphanage from a young age, with nothing to my name."

  "Orphan! Haha, what a joke, a huge joke, an orphan actually wants to be with my daughter! Chu Zifeng, I know people like you very well, don't you just want to get benefits from our Xiao family? Tell me, how much money do you want, open your mouth wide and ask for it, take the money and get out of here immediately."

  "Mom, you can't insult my friend like this, you..."

  "Shut up, go find an orphan as your boyfriend, you have no shame, we can't afford to lose face because of this person."

  "Ah-yi, although I'm an orphan, I don't lack money. Money can't represent everything to me. If a relationship is measured by money, I believe it won't last long either. You're right, I'm an orphan and not qualified to be with Xiao Jing. We come from different worlds, but I promise you that I will work hard to bring happiness to Xiao Jing. Please trust me."

  "Believe you? Let me believe an orphan? Chu Zifeng, you need to get it clear, our Xiao family is not as simple as you think. I won't care about one person's future, no matter how boundless your future may be, it's useless for the Xiao family. What we want is a son-in-law who can support both the Xiao and Xu families, a son-in-law with a strong background. Do you have that?"

  Chu Zi shook his head and said, "I don't have."

  "What makes you qualified to be my daughter's boyfriend?"

  "Uh, can it be done with just a sincere heart?"

  "If a true heart can support two families and make them never fall behind in social status, then it's possible, but do you think that's possible?"

  Xiao Jing angrily stood up and said: "Mom, you can't be so selfish, you can't build my future on the interests of the family, do you not care about my life or death at all?"

  "How dare you."

  "Dad, can you persuade mom for me? We still have things to do, so we'll leave first."

  Chu Zi Feng held onto Xiao Jing and said, "Xiao Jing, if arguing could solve problems, then there wouldn't be so many conflicts in this world. If you leave now, a rift will form between you and your mother. A relationship may be between two people, but to be perfect, it needs the approval of one's parents. You should..."

  "Don't say anything more, if you won't leave, I will."

  Xiao Jing was furious and ran out, Chu Zi Feng also felt helpless, it seemed that today's play wasn't done well by himself!

  "Uncle, auntie, I'm really sorry, let me go and talk to her."

  "Chu Zi Feng, stop pretending to be a good person in front of me. I'm telling you, the only way you'll ever step into our Xiao family's home is over my dead body."

  Chu Zi Feng smiled wryly and thought to himself, "I'm telling you, Auntie, don't look down on people like this!"

  Xiao Ronghai said: "Xu Feng, let Xiaojing calm down first, whatever it is can be discussed in a few days... Zi Feng, go and catch up with Xiaojing first, don't worry about things here!"

  "Alright! Auntie, I can only say sorry for what happened today. As for the future, it's still a long way to go and nobody knows what will happen. Maybe in your eyes, an orphan who seems to have nothing may also have a day of great success, so please consider it carefully!"

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