Happy Shennong

Chapter 210 An Unprecedented Move
Linley knew a long time ago that both Zhong Wanlong and Hong Ying valued him very much, and the relationship between them was also very good.But in his view, it was the bond of commerce that bound them together.To put it bluntly, it is a friendship established through cooperation.It can only be said that the relationship is close, not intimate.

But he never expected that Zhong Wanlong would have thought of adopting him as his adopted son long ago.Although the adopted son is not his own son, he is still a family member. Zhong Wanlong actually treats him like a family member, and wants to turn their friendship into a family relationship!
From this point of view, Zhong Wanlong's attitude towards him can no longer be said to be respectful, but loving!Just like Zhong Wanlong's love for Zhong Ling, the love that only family members can give.

What he didn't even expect was that after hearing Zhong Wanlong's proposal, Hong Ying readily accepted it.He also kept his attitude very low, claiming that he "does he have this blessing".Undoubtedly, his status has been raised to a higher level.

To put it bluntly, Hong Ying begged him to agree to be his adopted son.

All this happened so suddenly, Linley was a little caught off guard, and was in a state of confusion for a while.But one thing is certain, there are definitely many people who are trying their best to curry favor with Zhong Wanlong and Hong Ying.

Because whether it is Zhong Wanlong or Hong Ying, they are all legends in the business world, and they are worth tens of billions.For people at their level, not to mention becoming their adopted son, even if they just become a popular person around them, they don't have to worry about it in this life.

After all, Zhong Wanlong and Hong Ying made casual bets at the dinner table on a whim, and the bets were all in the tens of millions.Most people will never earn that much money in their lifetime.To be exaggerated, money is just a row of numbers to them.

And Linley, just by taking advantage of the new type of vegetable, he became a celebrity in front of Zhong Wanlong.And relying on his miraculous skills in all aspects, he has narrowed the relationship with Hong Ying.

Inadvertently, he achieved a goal that many people could not achieve even if they squeezed their heads.

He himself felt that from the moment he graduated and got the Shennong Tower, he was so lucky.One after another, the good things brought his life trajectory to a new and higher level.

Now, all he needs to do is nod his head, and his life will undergo earth-shaking changes.

As long as he becomes Hong Ying's adoptive son, he will become the second generation rich.Even if you don't do anything in this life, you can still live a smarter life than most people.In this era of father-fighting, I don't know how many people dream of this kind of opportunity, but they can't meet it.

But after pondering for a moment, Linley lightly shook his head.

Seeing this scene, Zhong Wanlong and Hong Ying both looked surprised and became nervous for no reason.

"Xiao Lei, you..." Zhong Wanlong clearly knew what Lin Lei meant by shaking his head, but still asked in disbelief, "What do you mean by shaking your head?"

"Mr. Hong, Uncle Zhong, thank you for looking up to me so much. But..." Linley touched his temples, seeming to be troubled, and said with a bitter face, "How can I, how can I dare to be your youngest?"

"Xiao Lei, you can't say that. This old man and Brother Hong both sincerely value you, and it is by no means a polite word. If you insist on saying that you are not qualified, then you are not only belittling yourself, but also doubting our vision and Judgment."

"No, Uncle Zhong, I definitely don't mean to doubt your vision. I... I just..."

Zhong Wanlong was also anxious, and wanted to continue persuading Lin Lei, but was stopped by Hong Ying: "Brother Zhong, I think that if Xiao Lei agrees, then he will not be who we imagined him to be. He rejected our proposal , is the portrayal of his nature. And his nature is also the reason why we value him."

"Brother Hong, you..." Zhong Wanlong was a little puzzled, not understanding why Hong Ying would say that.

"We all know that Xiao Lei is not only capable, but also an excellent young man with integrity and kindness. He doesn't like to follow others, let alone cling to the powerful. He has ideals and ambitions, but he only wants to use his abilities and work hard to achieve success. Achieve their goals."

"Then if he becomes your adoptive son, it won't conflict with realizing his own ambitions."

Hong Ying waved his hand and continued: "If Xiaolei agrees to be my adoptive son, I am confident that within three years, he will become a business elite and a business legend within five years. By then, his achievements and fame will exceed We are two brothers. But there will be a serious problem. Even if I do nothing, or provide only a small help, the world will think that I have pushed him to the top of his life. No matter how famous he is, He will live in my shadow, and he will bear the infamy of "chewing the old" for the rest of his life. This is unfair to him. Because even if we don't participate, as long as he is given a certain amount of time, he only relies on his own strength , can still become the winner in life that everyone admires, that is the honor he deserves. Therefore, I respect Xiaolei's choice."

Zhong Wanlong nodded again and again, touched his chin, and joked: "Brother Hong, it seems that you really love Xiaolei. This old man seems a little eager for quick success, and also a little idealistic. I just think that you are all so good, if you The closer the relationship, the stronger the alliance, will definitely create greater value.”

"Although I really want Xiao Lei to be my adopted son, even if he and I are just friends, I will help if I need help. If I have any difficulties, he will definitely help me. Moreover, just as Helping each other in the name of friends is easier for both of us to accept, and we won't be criticized by others. As for the adopted son or something, it's just a title, which doesn't explain anything."

Zhong Wanlong nodded again, and looked at Lin Lei: "Xiao Lei, if you guessed correctly, what brother Hong said should be from your heart, right?"

"Hmm..." Linley touched his temple and nodded at Hong Ying, "Thank you, Mr. Hong for your understanding. At the same time, I would also like to thank the two seniors for their recognition and respect for me. As Mr. Hong said just now, as long as I The relationship is good, the title or something is just a title after all. No matter how affectionate it is, it is not as real as the substantive help."

Linley's gratitude came from the bottom of his heart.Not only do I want to thank Zhong Wanlong and Hong Ying for their various support to him for so long, but also thank Hong Ying for understanding him.

A person of Hong Ying's level would not easily ask others.Because no matter what problems they encounter, people can basically solve them by themselves.But today, Hong Ying made a rare request to him.In the end, he was rejected.

For Hong Ying, these two points were unprecedented, and they were also a matter of embarrassment.

But not only was Hong Ying not angry, he even offered to help him explain so much to Zhong Wanlong.So in his heart at this moment, he was not only sincerely grateful, but also full of emotion.

After Zhong Wanlong heard what Linley had just said, he felt a twinge of embarrassment in his eyes because he thought of Zhong Chuan.

Zhong Chuan is his biological son, and the relationship between them is one of the most intimate relationships in this world.But Zhong Chuan did something stupid that chilled him.Perhaps, that incident will become an indelible grudge between their father and son, and it will also become a knot in his heart that he will never be able to get rid of in his life.

Linley also realized that he had made a slip of the tongue, and quickly changed the subject: "Mr. Hong, it's rare for you to come here once. Can you play for a few more days this time? It's late spring and early summer, and it's a good time to travel and relax."

"Ahem, this..." Hong Ying also realized Zhong Wanlong's embarrassment, so he brought the topic to him: "It depends on whether brother Zhong has time to entertain me. Anyway, I came here this time, and the car didn't drive , I left in a hurry, and I didn’t bring my wallet. I made up my mind before I got off the plane. If you don’t come to pick me up, I’ll walk into the city..."

Zhong Wanlong finally came to his senses, and followed Hong Ying's intentions and said, "Brother Hong, why don't we send you back to the airport, and you just pretend we didn't come to pick you up?"

"Ha ha……"

Amidst the laughter, Hong Ying put an end to the issue of accepting Lin Lei as his adoptive son, and the embarrassment caused by Lin Lei's carelessness was resolved.The atmosphere in the car was also cheered up by a few jokes.Hong Ying returned to the first topic again, saying that he would honor the bet.

Zhong Wanlong didn't want it at first, but Hong Ying was obviously not someone who couldn't afford to lose, so he immediately called his assistant and asked him to transfer 1000 million to Zhong Wanlong's personal account.

At this point, the third bet between Hong Ying and Zhong Wanlong officially ended with Hong Ying's loss.

However, Linley still had a big question in his heart.Did Hong Ying rush over today just to bring a successful conclusion to the bet he made three years ago?As he himself said just now, Zhong Wanlong, the winner, is not in a hurry to collect the money, so he shouldn't be in such a hurry, right?

Linley felt that this reason was obviously not sufficient.

In other words, Hong Ying and Zhong Wanlong had discussed it a long time ago, and it was Hong Ying's goal to join forces to create a "sudden whim" to adopt him as a foster son?

Thinking about it carefully, the persuasiveness of this reason is far from enough.Because there was no rush to do such a thing as adopting him as a foster son.Even if Hong Ying had this idea long ago, there was no need to be so anxious.

Linley thought about it, but still had no idea.With doubts, he followed Zhong Wanlong and Hong Ying into the city and came to Qingyun International Hotel.

Zhong Wanlong greeted the person in charge of the hotel in advance, so as soon as they arrived at the hotel, a manager personally took them to the presidential suite that had been prepared long ago.Served fresh imported fruits, and the country's famous top-quality tea.

This was the first time Linley had seen a presidential suite. He felt that, judging by the size of this suite, a family of four could fit in it.As for the decoration, it can only be described as luxurious...

Zhong Wanlong was no stranger to this kind of suite for a long time.Just like my own home, I personally boiled water and made a pot of fragrant tea.Poured a few glasses and said to Hong Ying: "Brother Hong, you have been exhausted all the way, take a rest first. The old man has asked the kitchen to prepare refreshments, and they will be brought right away. You should eat some first. After you have rested, The old man will hold a banquet for you again!"

"You don't need to be so troublesome." Hong Ying walked around the room, then came to the living room to sit down, and said solemnly, "Actually, I came here today because I have something very important to discuss with you..."

(End of this chapter)