Chapter 808: Chapter 764: Nie Zhenbang’s Desire for Revenge
It’s rare for Anna to be hesitant. At this mont, listening to Anna’s words, Nie Zhenbang was also sowhat surprised. He then said with a smile, “In the dostic circle, what could possibly make our Anna feel embarrassed? Now that piqued my interest, I’d like to hear more about it.”
Nie Zhenbang’s words carried an air of extre arrogance. Indeed, Yang Anna had the capital to be arrogant. Her own family, her father was one of the core mbers of the powerful nine. Her eldest brother was now a rising star in politics, and her second brother was a top tycoon in the business world.
Her husband’s family was also renowned; her husband was even the youngest ministerial-level official in the country. All of these were her capital.
Nie Zhenbang’s teasing made Yang Anna a bit embarrassed as she retorted, “Enough with that strange tone. You’re just holding back to laugh at , aren’t you? This ti, it’s about my big brother’s issue.”
Upon hearing Yang Anna’s words, Nie Zhenbang froze for a mont. Yang Anguo? Yang Anguo had always treated him coldly, invariably seeing him as a competitor. What was the matter involving him this ti?
“Yang Anguo? Wasn’t he recalled to the ministry? Has there been so trouble?” Nie Zhenbang was puzzled. If Yang Anguo was in trouble, that would be for his father-in-law to handle. What did it have to do with him?
As soon as he finished speaking, Anna on the other end responded, “Oh, stop guessing. It’s not a problem with my big brother, what could he get into trouble for? You know he values his political life more than anything. With his cautious nature, how could there be a problem? It’s about his son, my nephew Yang Zhi. The kid is fourteen and attends Yu Ying School. He got into a fight with a kid from the Xu family, and I heard it’s quite serious. My sister-in-law called , wanting to move Xiao Zhi to Bashu Province for school. On one hand, to lay low and avoid provoking the Xu family further, giving both families so breathing space. On the other hand, it’s also to give the Xu family an out. Besides, Pan and the others have all gone abroad, right? I also think, having Xiao Zhi here would liven things up at ho.”
After listening to Yang Anna’s entire explanation, Nie Zhenbang was dumbstruck. It seed like he was recalling sothing—the night when he sped through Jingcheng’s streets in the Aston Martin, the night when that young man with a crew cut had beaten him up.
Yang Zhi was that sa person, who had never shown him a good face, who insulted him and even hit him every ti they t, ultimately driving him to attempt suicide.
At this mont, Nie Zhenbang didn’t know whether to hate the child or be thankful. His mind was completely in turmoil.
“Husband? Zhenbang! Zhenbang? What’s wrong? Do you not agree? If so, I’ll just tell my sister-in-law no.” There was silence on the phone for a while which led Yang Anna to misunderstand, she spoke up with a tinge of disappointnt.
Nie Zhenbang, hearing this, quickly said, “No, no, that’s not it. I was just lost in thought for a mont. You say, kids these days are becoming so precocious. At fourteen, he dares to beat soone up. He won’t be simple to deal with in the future.”
This comnt struck a chord with Yang Anna, “Exactly. Well, since you agree, I’ll let my sister-in-law know.”
Nie Zhenbang then addressed his wife on the phone, “Anna, wait. I’m happy to have Xiao Zhi over, but first, you have to make it clear to your brother. Agree to two conditions. First, if he’s under my roof, I will be the one to discipline him. Whatever happens, your brother should not interfere; it’s my call whether to scold or beat him, and if he can’t stand it, he can take him back. Second, while he’s here, his identity must be kept secret. Just like any ordinary child, he goes to school as they do, with no special treatnt considered. If you agree to these two conditions, then let Xiao Zhi co over. After all, if he’s starting fights at this age, growing up, wouldn’t he beco Jingcheng’s number one spoiled brat?”
Nie Zhenbang by now had already concocted a perfect plan. Matters from the past life could not be brought to light.
However, Nie Zhenbang was not prepared to let off Yang Zhi easily. He was well aware of how the boy behaved when he grew up. This was also related to Yang Anguo’s lax discipline. Now, since Nie Zhenbang had encountered the boy, he could not let Yang Zhi continue on like this. Taking the role of an educator was also a way for him to reclaim so of his past life’s tribulations.
Soon, Anna’s call ca again, “Husband, it’s settled. My sister-in-law fully agrees with you. We’ll have dinner at ho tonight and wait for you. Don’t forget.”
Nie Zhenbang wasn’t surprised by this outco; among his peers, he had achieved the highest, while also being the youngest. Of course, those of his age were generally still at the level of departnt heads; there was no comparison with him. Nie Zhenbang’s true comparisons were those five to ten years his senior.
Thus, he had the advantage to bargain. Yang Anguo’s wife was from a distinguished family and couldn’t possibly fail to understand this simple truth. The fact that Yang Zhi could stay with him wasn’t just about evading trouble; it entailed enormous benefits.
Relatives, relatives, closeness is determined by interaction, regular visits are what make relationships close. With Yang Zhi living here and engaging with him daily, the benefits of having a promising uncle to look after him in the future are plentiful. However, Yang Anguo’s wife did not possess the ability to foresee the future, and at that mont, she had no idea that Yang Zhi’s arrival would mark the beginning of his agony.
In the afternoon, as soon as work was finished, Nie Zhenbang stood up, and Li Jupeng entered from outside, asking, “Governor, will you be working overti tonight?”
This statent made Nie Zhenbang pause for a mont. Ju Peng, this lad, must be up to sothing; he never used to ask such questions before.
Then, he answered with a smile, “No more overti today. Your sister-in-law just called and asked to go ho for dinner. I was thinking, Ju Peng, you’re acting a bit unusual today. Have you found soone special?”
Imdiately, Li Jupeng’s face turned a shade of red with embarrassnt, which made Nie Zhenbang burst into laughter, “You’re almost in your thirties. Still getting shy? It’s quite normal for a man to get married and a woman to find a husband at your age. Now is the ti for you to look for a partner, as it’s a sign of maturity. Who is the lady?”
Li Jupeng also knew that by saying this, the governor was, in a way, offering his help to scrutinize his decision. As a secretary, one must be extrely careful when choosing a girlfriend. What if he ended up with the daughter of a leadership rival? That would be asking for trouble, wouldn’t it? How could his leader trust him then?
Li Jupeng had always been very mindful of this issue. Now he spoke up, “She’s Secretary Hou’s daughter, Hou Yuchen. We t on the street by chance. I didn’t know she was Secretary Hou’s daughter beforehand, and she had no clue I was your secretary.”
Li Jupeng’s words were tinged with nervousness, which Nie Zhenbang could clearly feel. The relationship between Hou Wenkui and himself was neither good nor bad. Both sides could be said to be neutral towards each other. However, Huang Jin was his man, and Huang Jin himself had his eye on the position in the Political and Legal Affairs Committee. Probably, this is what Li Jupeng was worried about.
After pondering for a mont, Nie Zhenbang smiled and said, “Ju Peng, what are you worried about? It’s easy to obtain wealth, but true love is hard to find. Soti, why don’t you arrange a eting with Secretary Hou, and I’ll co to support you.”
Nie Zhenbang took an open-minded approach to this matter, feeling there was no need to be so serious. If it really ca down to issues of trust, it was straightforward enough to transfer Li Jupeng elsewhere. After all, he was just a superior nearing the level of ddling in soone’s romantic life, which was inherently wrong. Such matters should be encouraged. Who knows, this might make Hou Wenkui lean towards him instead. After all, the world knows not only of the beauty trap but also the handsoness sche.
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As soon as Nie Zhenbang entered the house, Yang Anna ca out to greet him, taking his briefcase and whispering, “Zhenbang, your sister-in-law and Xiao Zhi are inside.”
Nie Zhenbang was montarily taken aback, but soon grasped the situation. It appeared that Anna had decided to move ahead with making arrangents first before discussing them. However, seen from another perspective, it was evident that Yang Zhi had taken drastic asures this ti; otherwise, he wouldn’t have been sent over to Bashu Province so hastily.
As soon as he walked in, his sister-in-law Yu Lan had stood up. Beside her stood a boy of about one ter seventy. To think a fourteen-year-old had already grown to that height. This young fella must have been nourished with milk throughout his growth.
“Zhenbang is back. We’ve caused you trouble this ti,” said sister-in-law Yu Lan, a woman of good temperant. Her only flaw was being overly indulgent with her child. In all other respects, she was beyond reproach.
Nie Zhenbang also responded with a smile, “Sister-in-law, don’t be a stranger. There’s no trouble at all. Xiao Zhi is old enough now. He’s not a three-year-old child. Please, have a seat.”
“Xiao Zhi, hurry and call your uncle,” Yu Lan then turned her head and called out to Yang Zhi beside her.
Over the years, Nie Zhenbang had not seen Yang Zhi. As is the case with families like the Nie family and the Yang family, gathering once during the New Year’s was considered quite good. Kids like Yang Zhi, after the reunion dinner of New Year’s Eve, would do their own thing. So it was not unusual that he hadn’t seen him.
At that mont, Yang Zhi was sowhat scared and reserved, probably terrified by the incident this ti. Very politely, he said, “Uncle.”
Nie Zhenbang nodded, and between his eyebrows, one could faintly detect a trace of defiance. It seed likely that his personality had been set step by step to this point. Fourteen is not far from twenty.
He then spoke in a stern voice, “Well, Xiao Zhi, while you’re living with your uncle and studying in Bashu Province, there’s sothing I need to make clear beforehand. If you disobey, your uncle won’t hesitate to discipline you. Also, in your uncle’s care, you are a normal child, with no background or status. You’ll get a hundred yuan a week for expenses and take the bus to school by yourself. There will be no special treatnt in food, clothing, housing, or travel. Can you do that?”
At this mont, Nie Zhenbang’s retributive intentions were unmistakably reflected. To his surprise, Yang Zhi nodded earnestly and said, “Yes, I can do it!” (
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