Li Zheng Tang watched Li Yu Fei and Yang Fei Long leave one after another, his heart filled with joy: "It seems this Fei Long kid really likes my precious granddaughter!"
He then turned to the somewhat bewildered crowd and announced, "That's right, I'm going into seclusion next!"
"Seclusion?" everyone was taken aback.
The old man rarely went into seclusion unless he had made a breakthrough.
"During this seclusion, I should be able to break through to the Yuan Wu realm!" the old man stated.
This announcement instantly filled everyone with delight.
"He's breaking through?"
"Is he finally breaking through?"
"Will our family finally have someone in the Yuan Wu realm?"
The old man smiled and said, "The reason I can break through this time, I must say, is that this child Fei Long has helped me the most!"
"Fei Long?"
Everyone was stunned. How was it related to Yang Fei Long again?
"In the Ling Wu realm, I never encountered anyone who could put enough pressure on me, but Fei Long did, giving me many moments of enlightenment!" Li Zheng Tang sighed, "Moreover, his understanding of ancient martial arts is extremely high. His future is truly limitless! Yuan Wu realm? Di Wu realm, or even Tian Wu realm? I don't even know how high his ultimate attainment will be!"
Hearing Li Zheng Tang's evaluation of Yang Fei Long, everyone gasped in shock.
The Yuan Wu realm was already incredibly difficult. It had taken their family so many years to produce one person in that realm. What about the Di Wu realm? And even higher, the Tian Wu realm?
It was simply unthinkable!
Li Feng's mood grew even more somber, and his sense of powerlessness intensified.
At this moment, Li Zheng Tang looked at Li Feng and said, "Xiao Feng!"
"Grandpa, did you, did you call me?" Li Feng hadn't expected his grandfather to call him so suddenly, and he was momentarily stunned.
"In your heart, I treat Yu Fei better than you treat her," Li Zheng Tang said sternly.
"..." Li Feng opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but not knowing what to say. Wasn't it true?
"Indeed, among all my grandchildren, Yu Fei is the one I like the most," Li Zheng Tang admitted frankly.
Li Feng gave a bitter smile.
"Because you all fear me, but she doesn't. She tells me everything. How could I not like such a granddaughter?" Li Zheng Tang mused.
As people age, they naturally enjoy having their descendants chat with them.
Li Zheng Tang was no exception. After his wife passed away, he had been despondent for a time. It was only with his granddaughter Yu Fei's guidance that he was able to emerge from his grief. Furthermore, from a young age, Yu Fei had been particularly endeared to him and his late wife. After his wife's passing, when Li Zheng Tang was even more lonely, Li Yu Fei's frequent companionship, even when she went to university, and her regular calls when she couldn't visit, made him cherish her. It was only natural that he would dote on his only biological granddaughter.
Li Feng felt helpless. Wasn't it precisely because of his grandfather's support that he had started to resent his sister?
Although his father was now the family head, his grandfather was the bedrock of their stability. Crucial decisions still relied on the grandfather's judgment. Previously, his grandfather had favored Li Yu Fei 60% of the time and himself 40%. Now, he suspected his grandfather completely sided with his sister, and even his parents, who had previously supported him, had likely changed their minds.
Was his grandfather saying these words now to declare his "death sentence"?
"Do you know that your sister actually never wanted to inherit the group!" Li Zheng Tang said slowly, "Yesterday, I wanted to transfer all my shares to her, but she refused! Did you know this?"
Upon hearing this, Li Feng, who had been looking down, suddenly raised his head, staring at his grandfather with a stunned expression: "How could that be? My sister?"
"She just doesn't want to be a tool for a political marriage! She has ability and hopes to create her own career. That's all," Li Zheng Tang said. As he spoke, he glanced at Li Gang and Mu Feng, who both lowered their heads guiltily. Although the political marriage was suggested by their son, they had agreed to it.
The old man didn't say anything about that, but he had secured an opportunity for Li Yu Fei, a chance to be exempt from the arranged marriage!
Li Feng lowered his head, his expression wistful, lost in thought.
He was actually quite similar to Li Yu Fei. Since childhood, she had always liked her younger brother. He was well-behaved, sensible, and intelligent. When did their relationship start to deteriorate? It seemed to be after he inadvertently heard someone say that his sister was more capable of inheriting the family group than he was?
It seemed so!
From then on, he began to resent his sister, even to the point of hating her, wishing she would get married off immediately to prevent her from competing with him for the inheritance of the family company.
Even though his sister had said she had no intention of inheriting the family's company, he didn't believe her.
So, he had truly been a clown?
Imposing his own desires on his sister, mocking and scoffing at her explanations, even wanting to make her a tool for a political marriage.
He had been so detestable!
"Fei Long's future achievements are limitless. While our family may seem to have some assets, they are insignificant compared to Fei Long's future accomplishments!" Li Zheng Tang looked deeply at Li Feng, "You and Yu Fei are siblings, after all, bound by blood. I hope you can truly grow up and protect your sister! Instead of treating her as your enemy!"
"Grandpa, I, I will find a way to get my sister's forgiveness," Li Feng said solemnly after taking a deep breath. "And, even if my sister wants to inherit the group in the future, I will wholeheartedly support her!"
He had completely come to terms with things now.
He had misunderstood his sister.
Just as his grandfather had said, if his sister were to be with Yang Fei Long, their future achievements would be unimaginable. At that time, his own capabilities would far surpass what the current family business could offer.
Seeing no trace of reluctance on Li Feng's face, Li Zheng Tang nodded with relief.
This grandson, though not as outstanding as his granddaughter, was still quite accomplished among the younger generation. He was intelligent and quick-witted. As long as he let go of his animosity towards Yu Fei, he could serve as an excellent assistant.
However, a lingering concern remained in his heart: he was unsure if his granddaughter would ultimately end up with Yang Fei Long.
If they did end up together, it would be a cause for great celebration. If not, it would be a significant blow to the clan members.
There was a saying, wasn't there?
"It's easy to go from frugality to luxury, but hard to go from luxury to frugality."
If Yang Fei Long could become their Li family's son-in-law, their Li family members would stand much taller. Otherwise, it might have been better if they had never known of Yang Fei Long's existence.
"Will they end up together? They should! Fei Long really seems to like Yu Fei, otherwise, he wouldn't have done so much for our family!" Li Zheng Tang mused inwardly. "The current problem is Yu Fei. Can she accept the reality of Yang Fei Long having other women?"
It was precisely because he understood his granddaughter Yu Fei's personality that Li Zheng Tang worried. He feared that their relationship might eventually break down.
This was why, even though he knew Yang Fei Long's strength and talent were extraordinary, he hadn't told his family about it before. Only the Liu family knew. It wouldn't have been appropriate for him not to say anything, as outsiders were aware. How could his own family not know? It would lead to unnecessary speculation.
But now that they knew, it wasn't ideal either. As the saying goes, their relationship hadn't solidified yet; there were still variables.