The Merry Executioner

At six o'clock in the evening, Chen Jie, dressed in a neat suit, appeared at the door of Zhang Yongsheng's house on time, and rang the doorbell gracefully.Somewhat unexpectedly, it was not Yang Ma who opened the door this time, but Zhang Hanyu.

"Hey, Mr. Chen is dressed so handsomely today." She looked at Chen Jie freely and with a smile on her face. "Of course, when you come to Hanyu's house, how can you not prepare carefully." Chen Jie pouted and said.

"Okay, come in quickly." After saying that, Zhang Hanyu let Chen Jie into the room, "Dad, Mom, Chen Jie is here!" As soon as they heard their daughter speak, Zhang Yongsheng and his wife came over immediately.

"Xiao Chen came on time, come and sit down." Zhang Yongsheng smiled and pulled Chen Jie to sit on the sofa together. "You two chat slowly, I'm going to help Yang's mother cook." Zhang Hanyu brought two cups of tea in front of him, turned around and followed his mother to the kitchen.

"Xiao Chen, how are you doing recently?" Zhang Yongsheng asked with a smile. "It's okay, it's okay, there's nothing wrong, so it's a pretty good life." Chen Jie quickly replied.After officially breaking up with Zhang Hanyu, this was the first time he came to Zhang's house, so he couldn't help but look around.Compared with a year ago, this villa has basically not changed, it is still the same.But in this spacious room, there are too many memories of Chen Jie.

"You haven't come here for a while, the house is still the same. I'm planning to redecorate this living room. Look, how about putting a few Chinese paintings here." Zhang Yongsheng said, pointing to the wall.The tone he spoke to Chen Jie was easy-going and natural, especially the word "family", which was almost spoken casually.It sounds like Chen Jie is still his good son-in-law.

Chen Jie nodded, "Uncle also likes Chinese paintings?" "Hahaha" Zhang Yongsheng laughed happily, "I don't like it, I'm a layman. It's just that I'm old and have seen many things in the world. , I just like some things that return to the basics. Although I don’t know much about it, Chinese painting is good. It seems that there are only two colors of black and white, but if you think about it carefully, it is colorful.”

"Uncle can say such a thing, he is no longer a layman. It's a pity that there are very few truly high-end and valuable Chinese paintings now." Chen Jie also laughed.

"That doesn't hinder it. Since it's a picture of tranquility, it doesn't have to be traditional Chinese painting. Calligraphy, sculpture, etc. are fine." Zhang Yongsheng said kindly, "Oh, by the way, I'm currently practicing Calligraphy, are you interested in giving me some advice for your uncle?"

"I don't dare to take it as a suggestion, but I really want to appreciate the authentic work of my uncle." Chen Jie hurriedly said modestly.Zhang Yongsheng laughed happily again, and directly took Chen Jie to the study on the second floor.

As soon as you enter the study, you will be greeted by a strong fragrance of ink.Chen Jie was too familiar with this smell.Ever since I had the impression, my father practiced calligraphy almost every day, and that taste was deeply engraved in my heart.However, more than ten years have passed, I don't know if he still retains this habit now.

"Xiao Chen, this is a word I've been practicing recently, let's see how it goes." After speaking, Zhang Yongsheng put a large piece of rice paper in front of Chen Jie.On the rice paper, there is a big "en" written on it.

Chen Jie looked at it carefully, and slowly raised his head, "Uncle, people often say that their handwriting is like a person, and I think it is true. Your handwriting is vigorous and powerful, and the strokes can be seen clearly. They are all written very seriously, without any sloppy. Looking at the en word you chose, isn't this character exactly your own."

Hahaha

Zhang Yong laughed heartily, looking very happy, "I heard that Xiao Chen is quite arrogant when you deal with people in normal times. I am really honored that you can affirm my old man like this."

As soon as Chen Jie heard it, he felt a little embarrassed, "Uncle, don't say that, many times, I have no other choice." While talking, he scratched his head, and his face turned red.

"Let's not talk about this. I think Hanyu has probably told you why I came here today." "Uncle, I was just about to tell you about this. Your kindness has touched my heart, but The current capital of Yongsheng Group is not abundant, if it bears such a burden..."

Before Chen Jie finished speaking, Zhang Yongsheng waved his hand, "I know, Xiao Chen, you are thinking of me. But I'm really fine here. I, Zhang, want to have a son all my life. It's a pity , I don’t have that blessing. Of course, you also know how well-intentioned I am to Hanyu. Ever since I met you, I’ve felt particularly right-tempered. I’m getting old, and the time that belongs to me is slowly passing by. Yes. But you are different, Xiao Chen, you are still young, and you still have the opportunity to make great achievements in the future. How can you be stumbling because of this little difficulty in front of you."

"But, uncle. Yongsheng Group also has a bright future, and Hanyu also has the ability to make the group bigger and stronger." Chen Jie quickly defended.

Zhang Yongsheng smiled and nodded, "Yes, I have great expectations for Hanyu's future. But I know that all of this is based on the fact that you helped our Zhang family in the most difficult time. If you don't What will happen to our family now that you helped me that time?" As he spoke, he pointed to the word "en", "One must know how to be grateful in one's life in one's life. Look at our family, although It's not enough, but it's more than enough. And all of this is because of you, Xiao Chen. Tell me, if you can't repay such kindness, will I, an old man, feel at ease?"

Hearing this, Chen Jie couldn't speak anymore.I have long heard that Zhang Yongsheng's family has a bold personality, but I didn't expect him to be so affectionate and righteous.

Zhang Yongsheng walked up to Chen Jie, and lightly patted Chen Jie on the shoulder, "Xiao Chen, let me say something that shouldn't be said. We, as elders, shouldn't have said anything about your young people's feelings. Interfering. But I only have one daughter, Han Yu, and I still hope that she can be happy. As long as my daughter can be happy, what does it matter if I earn less money?"

The meaning of these few words is obvious.Chen Jie stared at the old man in front of him with wide eyes. His body was still tall and strong, but there was already too much Zhou Wen on his face.He took a few deep breaths, trying not to let the tears flow out.He didn't say anything, just nodded silently.