Chapter 291 Interest Group
When Zhang Xiaoliang was almost at the community, he saw a tall figure standing at the gate. At first glance he thought it was Zhang Nianzu, but when the man turned around he realized it was not him. However, he was still as handsome as ever, and when he walked towards him with a smile, he made people feel like spring breeze.
Zhang Xiaoliang wanted to pass him by, but the young man put his hand on his chest and said, "I wish you victory in every battle."
Zhang Xiaoliang was dazed for a moment and returned the salute.
"Is it Fang Xiaoliang?" the young man asked.
"Now my name is Zhang Xiaoliang," Zhang Xiaoliang said, "My biological father has passed away."
"Oh, Zhang Xiaoliang." Jack said, "You and I are from the same tribe."
Zhang Xiaoliang asked: "Are you also a soldier?"
Jack said, "Let's talk. I'll buy you a drink."
The two of them sat down in a small restaurant near the community. Jack ordered a beer. He opened a bottle and handed it to Zhang Xiaoliang. Zhang Xiaoliang hesitated for a moment and shook his head , saying, "My adoptive father is an ordinary person. I'm afraid he can't accept it."
Jack didn't force himself, he took a sip and said, "My name is Jack, I'm from America, I'm the 87th generation ancestor."
A fierce look flashed in Zhang Xiaoliang's eyes.
Jack said, "You may only recognize Zhang Nianzu as the 88th ancestor now. It doesn't matter. Let me tell you the story between us." Jack paused and said, "Zhang Nianzu and I have the same ancestor. When the 66th ancestor chose his successor, it was his younger brother Wang Leqian who eventually became the 67th ancestor. I am his descendant, and Zhang Nianzu is Wang Leqian's descendant."
Zhang Xiaoliang asked, "So you are uncles and cousins 20 generations apart?"
"I should say that I am Zhang Nianzu's uncle, but your understanding of the general direction is correct."
Zhang Xiaoliang asked, "What would you do if a stranger suddenly came out and said he was your boss' uncle?"
Jack smiled and suddenly reached out to grab Zhang Xiaoliang's arm. Zhang Xiaoliang felt weak all over. Jack quickly let go and said, "Many ancestors of the past generations have special abilities. My ability is called 'Warrior Chains'. Any warrior in the tribe who comes into close contact with me will lose the ability to move."
Zhang Xiaoliang said: "This cannot be faked. I believe it ."
Jack said: "I congratulate you too. Judging from your reaction, you are already a warrior."
Zhang Xiaoliang said, "Don't talk to me in such a superior tone. The descendants of our grandfather are different from our grandfather."
Jack didn't take it as an offense at all, instead he showed an admiring expression: "Not only do you have the ability of a warrior, but you also have the loyalty of a warrior, very good. Do you really not recognize me as your grandfather?"
Zhang Xiaoliang said, "It was such a long time ago. Even if you can produce solid evidence, it is already a fait accompli who the grandfather is. If you come back to argue about this, I can only regard you as my potential enemy."
Jack said: "Do you know why you failed to inherit the position of Grandfather?"
"have no idea."
"Because he advocated that the whole tribe migrate to Europe. If the tribe had listened to him at the time, the current European territory would probably be completely different. We have the ability to occupy a country and become our own masters. You can't deny this, right?"
Zhang Xiaoliang was surprised and asked, "Your ancestors want to start a war?"
Jack smiled and said, "The world order is determined by wars of all sizes. Although the impact of war on national borders seems to be smaller in modern times, it has always been in effect."
Zhang Xiaoliang said: "I feel sleepy when you tell me these things. I am just a third-grade student."
Jack said: "Then do you know why the remaining tribesmen stayed?"
Zhang Xiaoliang spread his hands.
"Because they seek comfort and forget their clan's instincts."
"Um..." Zhang Xiaoliang apologized, "Let me interrupt you - what is the instinct of the tribe?"
Jack said word by word: "Fight!"
Zhang Xiaoliang asked, "Isn't it good to love peace?"
"That's just an excuse for them to be lazy. Soldiers should fight! They value honor and are willing to contribute to the collective. The tribesmen who stayed behind forgot all that. They relied on a large amount of extortionate money to live a life of idleness and doing nothing. Look at what they have become today - falling apart, a mess! Let me ask you, has your biological father ever worked in his life?"
Zhang Xiaoliang said: "No."
"Have you ever thought about living like this?" Jack said, "Even if you did, it's impossible. Zhang Nianzu lost the public funds."
Zhang Xiaoliang said, "You've said everything inside and outside, how should I respond?"
Jack said, "Let's get back to the present. Although my ancestor's plan failed, he is still the legitimate ancestor. As his descendant, I want to compete fairly with the descendants of the person who stole his position. Is this not too much?"
Zhang Xiaoliang said, "You are the descendant of Zuye. I respect you. It is not my decision whether it is excessive or not. I just want to know what you will do next if you become Zuye."
"To be honest, I haven't decided yet. Maybe I can buy a small island, or maybe I can buy a cruise ship and sail on the high seas. But I have to gather my people together first."
Zhang Xiaoliang asked, "Then what? Will you continue to fulfill your ancestors' wishes and occupy a country?"
Jack said seriously: "If this is what everyone wants, then I will seriously consider it."
Zhang Xiaoliang clapped his hands on the table rhythmically and said, "You are the kind of person described in the book... the kind of war maniac!"
Jack stared into Zhang Xiaoliang's eyes and said, "You and I are the same person - you live among ordinary people. Do you feel like you are playing house with them? Do you feel like you are living in a distorted and lost world? Is there something stirring in your heart that has been budding and growing? Although you don't know what to do, you are expecting something spectacular. If so, don't lie to yourself."
Zhang Xiaoliang was silent for a moment, then said, "I don't deny that part of what you said is accurate, but what is your purpose in coming to see me today?"
Jack said: "I would like to invite you to join my camp. If one day you need to make a choice between me and Zhang Nianzu, I hope you will support me clearly. This is a very serious invitation and very solemn."
Zhang Xiaoliang asked, "What if I refuse?"
"That's your freedom. This is just an election. Even if you don't vote for me, we are still one tribe."
Zhang Xiaoliang said, "Thank you for not treating me like a child. I have no right to comment on whether you are qualified to run for Zuye, but I will report to Zhang Nianzu truthfully about what you have done to me."
Jack said, "That's your freedom. After the report, please consider my invitation carefully and tell me the result." As he said that, he handed Zhang Xiaoliang a note with a phone number on it.
Zhang Xiaoliang put the note in his pocket and waved, "Goodbye, Jack."
In the evening, when the father and son were having dinner, Zhang Xiaoliang suddenly asked: "Dad, what would you do if someone suddenly poached you?"
Zhang Shuxin said: "Is this a normal business practice or a malicious poaching?"
Zhang Xiaoliang thought for a moment and said, "Let's just say it's the normal kind."
Zhang Shuxin said: "It depends on what I want. If I am short of money and the other party offers a high price, or if I feel that I can no longer realize my value in the old company, then I will consider it. If I am very comfortable and have a worry-free life in the old company, then I will refuse."
Zhang Xiaoliang said, "It's like this. Although the old company is good, someone wants me to start a business now. How should I choose?"
Zhang Shuxin pondered for a moment and said, "That depends on what you want."
Zhang Xiaoliang didn't understand and lowered his head in distress.
Zhang Shuxin said, "You're doing well in the chess interest group, so why is the football team looking for you again?"
