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"Which Xie's?" Zhang Baochen looked between his wife and mother . He felt like he knew what they were talking about, but didn't understand a single thing . "Do we know them?"
Qian Shihui came from a family of businessmen, who owned small businesses .
After that, when she married Zhang Baochen, the Qian's got indirectly related to the Huo's . Zhang Feng used her title as the personal nurse of the senior army official and helped them a lot in the dark .
This led to the Qian's being able to expand quickly for the past 2 decades, and was one of the most powerful families in D city, where her mother's family came from as well .
So she knew a little about 'the Xie's' .
"Gosh, it's them?!" Qian Shihui was in a state of shock, almost forgetting to breathe .
Zhang Feng patted her back lightly, and smiled as she nodded, "Shihui still knows more; yes, it is that Xie family . It was rumored that Xie Ziyan brought half the shares of the Swiss bank as dowry when she married the senior official . "
Half the shares of Swiss bank…
Zhang Baochen was loss for words .
Qian Shihui was in an even bigger shock .
Her family had an account with Swiss bank . Her mother had saved up a couple of million Euros for the kids there . She thought it was already something to be proud of, but just one of Old missus Huo's dowries already made her weak in the knees .
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"Understand now? Amongst their circle, having a few billions in savings really doesn't mean a thing . " Zhang Feng said casually, and wrapped a cashmere woolen scarf around her shoulders . "Both of you should stop being so ignorant and shallow as well, thinking that you are great just because you have some money and not putting them in high regard . "
Qian Shihui was defeated . "Yes mother, I could never think as carefully as you . "
Zhang Feng lowered her head, pulled up a pair of UGG leather high-heeled boots, and continued: "After Xie Ziyan passed away, her assets were all set up to be trust funds, to be managed by the Xie's . All proceeds of the funds were directly wired to Shaoheng and Jialan's bank accounts based on percentage on a monthly basis . "
Trust funds?
Zhang Baochen was more familiar with this . He majored in Finance in University . Upon graduation, he worked in a finance institute for a good number of years .
"Which means, Xie Ziyan's assets have all been put into trust funds? Then… Does dad get a share?" Zhang Baochen felt blood rush to his face as he asked . He could not contain his curiosity .
If that was the case, then he really needs to plan well .
"I'm not sure about these . " Zhang Feng glanced at her son . "I was there with Senior Official when Xie Ziyan's will was announced, so I heard a little . All in know was that her assets were all placed in trust funds . Your dad, eldest brother, second brother, Shaoheng, and Jialan all had a share . However, Shaoheng had the greatest share . The rest were shared equally among your dad, eldest brother and second brother . The share which Huo Jialan is taking now actually belonged to your eldest brother . "
"Huo Jialan isn't even eldest brother's blood daughter, why would she have the rights to get the money from the trust funds?" Zhang Baochen began to protest . "I am well versed in the rules of trust funds, all their rules involve terms and conditions, and if situations allow, the rules can be amended . Mum, you can leave this to me . "
Zhang Feng nodded: "You didn't want to study Finance last time; I was the one who made you do it . Now, do you understand where I'm coming from?"
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"Mum, had you told me early enough, I'd study even harder and be better in this!"
Zhang Feng smiled wryly . "Actually, I did not think this much then . Your dad didn't even know he had you even when you were in University…" heaving a sigh, she shook her head . "I only hope that you're comparable to your eldest and second brother . They're like your dad; who wanted to attend military school since young . Your elder mum wanted them to learn Finance but none of them were interested . "
"Even though mum's intention wasn't for me to go against elder mum, but the fact is this . This seems like fate, mum . " Qian Shihui was elated, and her respect towards her mother-in-law increased . "Mum, so we will be going to Shaoheng's for the New Year?"
"Yes, your dad says we all will have to be there . Quickly go and pack for Wenjie and Wenna . We will be following because your dad…" she stopped, and decided against telling them the truth as she was worried that they might let the cat out of the bag . Huo Shaoheng might see through them . So she merely said: "You dad is very angry today . His isn't in the pink of health and isn't listening to me . I have no choice but to bring the entire medical kit and follow him there . "
"Ah? Dad is sick?" Zhang Baochen became nervous . "Then should we not go?"
This boy really isn't very bright…
Zhang Feng did not know to get angry or to laugh, but felt comforted . At least, he is a filial son .
Being a filial child brings a mother much more joy than being a capable one . Moreover, looking at their family, her son needn't be too capable . So she was happy that he was just filial .
Zhang Feng clapped her hands happily, "Then please take good care of your dad later on . "
"Yes, I will . " Zhang Baochen said as he looked at Zhang Feng walking to Grandfather Huo's place .
Qian Shihui quickly reminded him: "Quickly get Wenjie and Wenna to change! I'll go and wash up, have a change and be down in a minute . "
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Zhang Baochen agreed, and informed Wenna and Wenjie respectively in their rooms . "We will be going to your eldest cousin's new mansion for the New Year . Pack your bags; we will leave in 30 minutes . It's already very late . "
Everyone in the Huo Mansion began rushing again .
30 minutes later, 8 people from the Huo's were already in Huo Xuenong's SUV, which was able to take 9 people . They set out towards the direction of the Special Forces Headquarters .
Behind the SUV was a delivery van . It contained all the reunion dinner from the Huo's . It was following closely behind .
Huo Guanchen was sitting on the passenger seat . The chauffeur of the day was Grandfather Huo's military driver .
Zhang Feng and Zhang Baochen sat on both sides on Grandfather Huo in the second row of the SUV . Qian Shihui sat on her own by the window on the right of the second row .
Huo Jialan, Zhang Wenna and Zhang Wenjie sat on the third row .
Huo Jialan had been taking charge of the Huo's for about 4 to 5 years . She had been nothing but arrogant towards Zhang Wenna and Zhang Wenjie . Now, however, after the case was out in the open, everyone knew she wasn't even the blood daughter of eldest uncle; Zhang Wenna and Zhang Wenjie began to despise her immediately, and did not even want to speak to her anymore .
Huo Jialan didn't want to speak to the Zhang's as well, anyway .
She was gorgeous; and looked even prettier with makeup . She was bare faced now, but looked clean and young . She wore a khaki green coat, with a high collared woolen top in white . She was pale, and even looked slightly haggard .
She sat alone by the window on the right, looked on at the sights along the way and remained silent .
On the Eve of Lunar New Year, the roads on Di Du were practically empty .
Even if a military vehicle were speeding, no traffic police would have dared to stop it .
If a traffic police really saw, he would only come over and clear the roads for them .
That was the reason why they managed to reach their destination in less than half the usual time .
When they arrived at the checkpoint of the Headquarters, it was only half past 7 .
"Entry pass please, thank you . " The soldier on duty requested with a salute .
Grandfather Huo's chauffeur lowered the window, and showed Grandfather Huo and Huo Guanchen's entry permit to the soldier . He continued: "This is Mr . Huo's family – His Grandfather and father, and relatives . They're here to spend the New Year with him . "
The soldier brought the entry passes to his guardhouse to get it verified . Another soldier stood motionlessly at the door carrying a rifle . He was looking at them cautiously .
Huo Guanchen had been here once . He folded his arms and remained seated .
It was Grandfather Huo's first time though, he kept quiet for a while before standing up from his seat, "I will be going for a walk . "
"Old Huo, it's cold outside . Can your body take it?" Zhang Feng stood up with him quickly, and held on to his arm . "Let's just sit down and wait, hmm?"
"It's okay, I managed to hang in through the weather no matter how cold it was in the past, what's this to me?" Grandfather Huo said impatiently . He kicked Zhao Baochen, who was sitting beside him lightly: "Move aside, I want to get down . "