Chapter 27: A Conversation Between Father-in-law and Son-in-law (Second Update)

  Looking at Hao Junsheng's silence, Mao Feng continued: "However, it seems that caution is still needed now, waiting for the right moment and preserving oneself is the best strategy. People who devour others without spitting out bones are everywhere! It's not personal gain, but reality, anyone would be the same! What do you think?"

  Hao Junsheng nodded in agreement and said, "I didn't used to agree with this, but now I do. Ever since I became a cannon fodder, I've felt very disheartened. This person can't get away from struggle no matter what time it is! Even with comrades, it's the same!"

  Mao Feng's low voice said: "The words spoken today are known only to you and me, do you understand what I mean?"

  Hao Junsheng solemnly said: "Understood, I am not a person who speaks much, no more promises, everything depends on my actions!"

  After Hao Junsheng left, Mao Fengzi was alone for a while before walking towards Ding Xiayu. It wasn't until then that he felt the intensity of their secret love affair.

  Ding Xiangya saw Mao Fengzhi, and her face naturally couldn't hide her joy, but she could restrain herself. She was very polite and greeted Mao Fengzhi, saying: "Fengzhi, you're here!"

  When Mao Feng saw Ding Xiao Ya still treating him like a thousand gold young lady, Mao Feng's face revealed a bitter smile and said: "Xiao Ya, do you need to be like this? You and I will get married soon, at that time we will be family members. Now, do you still want to treat me like an outsider?"

  Ding Xiaoya looked at Mao Feng seriously and said: "Etiquette cannot be abandoned, the rules passed down by our ancestors must have their reasons."

  Then Ding Xiao Ya's face showed a weak expression and said: "You've already taken me away, I've been criticized, can't you wait for this little while?"

  Looking at the somewhat desolate Ding Xiaoya, Mao Fengzhi knew that this was still more of a show, but he still felt a hint of sympathy. He nodded and said: "Okay! I agree! You and I will respect each other like guests until our wedding day."

  Mao Feng's large hand grasped Ding Xiangya's small hand, rubbing it gently, smooth and tender. Mao Feng felt a heartbeat, while Ding Xiangya's face turned bright red from Mao Feng's actions.

  The atmosphere suddenly became very intense, with Mao Feng and Ding Xiao Ya looking like a wolf devouring a lamb. Xia He happened to arrive at this moment to wait for the young lady's instructions, but when she saw the scene in front of her, she immediately let out a cry: "Ah!"

  The sudden noise made the two of them immediately come back to their senses, and they quickly separated their hands. Ding Xiangya put her hands behind her back, while Mao Fengzhi cleared his throat a few times to regain his composure.

  Mao Feng turned around to see Xia He's slightly open mouth, and said kindly: "Xia He, what's wrong? Don't be so flustered, it's scary!"

  Xia He glanced at the young lady and saw that she didn't seem to blame him, so he felt a bit relieved. He calmly replied to Mao Feng: "Yes, sir!"

  The term "brother-in-law" made Ding Xiao Ya's originally slightly red face even redder, while Mao Feng Zhe burst out laughing loudly. Xia He looked at Mao Feng Zhe with wide eyes, she couldn't understand if this brother-in-law had gone crazy or why he suddenly started laughing so hard.

  He didn't laugh for long before stopping, he knew that if he continued to laugh, Xiaoya would probably get angry. He looked at Xiahe with satisfaction and said: "Very good, after all, you are the one by Xiaoya's side, just because of today's 'young master', in the future if there is anything that needs me to take charge, I will definitely take charge for you!"

  Xia He's mind was still a bit muddled, but upon hearing that Mao Feng could make decisions for herself, she knew it was a good thing. She immediately bowed her head in gratitude and said: "Thank you, Master!"

  Ding Xiangya rolled her eyes at Mao Feng, and only then did she somewhat helplessly turn to Xia He and say: "Xia He, what's going on?"

  "What?! Miss actually asked that! Xiahe didn't expect it. She came over because she was afraid there wouldn't be enough servants around Miss, not because anything was wrong."

  Looking at Xiahe's dazed expression, Ding Xiaya knew what was going on! She said even more helplessly: "From now on, when I'm talking to Captain Mao, just stand guard outside and don't let anyone disturb us, got it?"

  "Yes, miss!" Xia He replied respectfully.

  Looking at Xiahe who was still motionless, Ding Xiangya said with a hint of anger: "Since you know, why don't you go quickly?"

  "Oh!" Xia He immediately understood and hastily went out, but she still heard a faint voice in her ears: "It's all because of you, if it wasn't for your meddling, how would I end up like this?!" It was the voice of their own young mistress, which Xia He naturally recognized.

  Then came Mao Feng's voice: "Isn't this being unable to help oneself? With a beauty by one's side, how can one remain unmoved? Isn't this wasting a good opportunity?"

  Xia He finally understood! So that's how it was, Xia He immediately quickened her pace and soon couldn't hear the voices anymore. She patted her chest and let out a long sigh of relief, she finally knew what had just happened?!

  It wasn't until they were seated at the dinner table that Dinhua saw Maofeng again, who had stayed behind to eat lunch. Dinhua's attitude towards Maofeng was no longer as stern as before, and he seemed more easy-going, but the previous conflicts still made it difficult for him to truly accept this son-in-law from the bottom of his heart!

  Mao Feng's momentum has indeed weakened a bit, and in Ding Hua's eyes, this is just a thick-skinned person taking advantage of the situation to launch a counterattack! However, who made his own daughter not stay? Who made himself unable to surpass Mao Feng? Who made this kid have someone backing him up? He sighed secretly, but soon Ding Hua thought that since it was so, then after getting married, as long as he gained power, wouldn't all these become the strength of the Ding family?

  Ding Hua was very practical, since things were irretrievable, he thoroughly calculated what he had gained for himself. Mao Fengzhi had been observing his own Mount Tai, seeing Ding Hua's appearance at this moment, Mao Fengzhi knew roughly, and smiled in his heart, still eating his meal with an expressionless face.

  Eating without speaking, this is the rule, and it's also the rule of the Ding family. This makes Mao Feng feel deeply moved, he thinks that this point is necessary to follow, and the ancestors' teachings are still very insightful.

  After dinner, Ding Hua invited Mao Feng to drink tea. Mao Feng naturally agreed. The two sat down in the living room and after they both took a sip of their tea, Ding Hua was the first to break the silence.

  Ding Hua said to Mao Feng: "What's your opinion on marriage?"

  Mao Feng's smile said: "Everything is up to you, I'll let General Zhang take care of it here."

  Ding Hua nodded, if the male elder is Lin Hu, then it's good. This way, not only will he not lose face, but he'll also gain face! Isn't his concern still about saving face?

  Ding Hua continued: "Alright, although we haven't gotten married yet, you and I are already a family, so there are some things that need to be said."

  Mao Feng nodded and said: "That's right, listen carefully."

  The two of them, Weng and Ding Hua, were both thick-skinned. After a slight bow, he continued: "You're also aware that my Ding family has been living in Chaozhou for a long time, with a history that's quite lengthy. This is why my Ding family has always been envied by other powers, resulting in our isolation. By the time it got to my generation, the Ding family was still unstoppable on its downward spiral. The Huangs, Dongs, and GUs are all eyeing us covetously; even you, General Lin, probably harbor such thoughts - which is perfectly normal. When a wall falls, everyone gives it a push!"

  Mao Feng shook his head slightly and said, "It's not entirely like that. Maybe I had such thoughts before, but now I won't, because I'm here! I am Lin Dashi's confidant. Moreover, as long as we do what is suitable, the Ding family will not develop to the point of collapse. This I can guarantee. Am I, Mao Feng, just a freeloader? I must help you, and now I am also a member of the Ding family."

  Ding Hua still had concerns in her heart, that was whether Mao Feng would also take action against the Ding family. Of course, he wouldn't say it out loud. Ding Hua smiled slightly and said to Mao Feng: "That's good, but I have to tell you something, from now on, don't do things based on your temper. This time is also because of Lin Zongshou's presence, if not, our Ding family would be destroyed, and you might not end up well either! Maybe my words are too harsh, but it's for your own good, I don't want my daughter to become a widow soon after getting married!"

  Mao Feng couldn't help but feel frustrated, and before long, he was dragged into the conversation himself. He had to admit that it was all because of Lin Hu's presence that he dared to be so bold! He couldn't help but say: "Father-in-law is right, I must correct myself!"

  Before Ding Hua's triumphant thoughts could last for long, Mao Feng suddenly spoke up: "There is no need for Uncle to worry, although I am young, but I will not joke with my own life, how to do what, I have a plan in mind!"

  Ding Hua naturally knew what kind of person his son-in-law was, and now he had an even deeper understanding. He shook his head and continued, "Alright, do you know the situation outside? What's your take on it?"

  Ding Hua was astonished, which is normal. Mao Feng wasn't surprised at all. With a smile, he said: "In short, it's chaotic! The government doesn't look like a government, the rebels don't look like rebels. Everyone has their own logic. I'm afraid the civil war will last for a long time! It'll take a long time for ordinary people to live a good life!"

  Ding Hua's eyes flickered, and he nodded slightly before continuing: "Now that Sun Yat-sen has arrived in Shanghai with the intention of making a comeback, and it is said that he has received support from the Soviet Union. You must think this through carefully! If Chen Jiongming and Lin Hu are unable to stop Sun Yat-sen, where will you go?"

  He raised an eyebrow and said, "These don't need to trouble you, Father-in-law! I know what to do in my heart! I won't accompany him to the end, but neither will I easily lean over without principle!"

  Ding Hua was unhappy in his heart, but he also understood Mao Feng's plan. On this point, he had also expected it, and Ding Hua reluctantly nodded.

  Ding Hua didn't ask any more questions, but Mao Feng suddenly spoke up and asked: "Father-in-law, what are your plans?"

  "What's going on?" Ding Hua was slightly surprised and looked at Mao Fengzhi, knowing that he was asking himself back.