Early morning the whole family went to the exam center to cheer up Gu Tianchen. Praising him like diehard fans rooting for their Idol.
Zhao Lang wouldn't stop "My dear son you are the best!!"
"Perform as usual I know you will be the city's highest-scoring student this year."
"Maybe, even provincial top scorer."
Gu Feitian stood there with his nose towards the sky, extremely proud. As if the results were already out.
The three sisters were embarrassed, so they kept a certain distance from this show.
Soon the Mother and Father duo saw Lei Feng entering the exam hall as well.
They both said 'uneducated' almost simultaneously.
Lei Feng knew the words their IQ was capable of producing so, he just sneered at them and went in.
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After 2 days, the exams were finally over.
The whole of the Gu Family was there to pick up Gu Tianchen and adding to the fact that Gu Tianchen was the richest man in Lotus City, he was swarmed by the reporters asking all sorts of questions.
While answering he didn't miss the chance of promoting his Ancient group's education application and materials.
A young reporter who was asking questions to other kids stopped Lei Feng and said "You must be Young master of Gu Family? How was your exam? How much score are you expecting?"
Lei Feng looked at Gu Family side and replied "No, You are mistaken. My name is Lei Feng and I have nothing to do with Gu Family."
Gu Feitian wanted to say something but looking at Lei Feng's eyes he stopped.
"Answering your second question. I will leave a word, 'I will be on the Top'."
"Hope that answers all your questions, Goodbye."
He walked towards the exit where the Xu Family was standing along with Zhu Yiting.
Zhao Lang was annoyed by his response, but after looking at her precious son by her side, her heart melted away. She kept saying we would celebrate today's occasion and also promised Gu Tianchen that she would buy all sorts of stuff, like cars, etc.
Students beside them were casting envious gazes towards him but they could do nothing about it.
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After finishing his exams Lei Feng and Xu Family enjoyed a sumptuous feast, thanks to their earnings from the Futures market. Uncle Xu couldn't stop praising Lei Feng at the dinner table.
After finishing they were sitting in the hall when Uncle Xu asked "Lei Feng what are your plans for the future?"
"Uncle I want to get a driving license and start a business, and I hope Xiao Lei and Brother Hong can help me through this process." Lei Feng replied.
"What sort of business? Xiao Lei is stupid and your Brother Hong is not highly qualified either, otherwise, he won't be driving a lorry to make a living." Uncle Xu asked further.
"Uncle Xu, I need reliable people more than technical people. You can hire experts in each field with money but I need people whom I can trust on my side."
Uncle Xu sighed and said, "Ask us for any help you might need."
Soon the night was over and Lei Feng returned to his home in the Village Lane.
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The morning was refreshing, so he decided to go for a run.
After he ran a few hundred meters he saw his neighbors gathering around the notice board. Having some expectations in his mind.
He read the notice title saying
It said Prestige Infra will acquire their land soon. Excited neighbors were hugging each other. Uncle Wei who treated him for dinner last time said "Kid we are going to be rich!!!!"
"Go contact your landlord, the surveyor will come in 2 days to measure the land and discuss the compensation."
Lei Feng only said with a smile "Congratulations Uncle Wei, but no need to contact the landlord. I bought the house last month. So it is mine now."
Leaving Uncle Wei stunned, Lei Feng went to the nearest learning school under the introduction of Brother Hong to get his driver's license.
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After spending the whole day shopping and enjoying Lei Feng returned home.
While he was thinking about industries he could enter at the moment he heard a knock on the door.
Wondering who might come at this time, he opened it and saw Gu Feitian standing there.
Without saying anything he entered the house as if it was his own. He found a chair and sat down.
"I need you to return home, Your grandparents are here and they want to meet you." he stated his purpose directly.
"You do know we don't share the same surname and we have signed Letter of Severance, right?"
Gu Feitian was frustrated by the response, sneered and said "Do you know Prestige Infra is part of Ancient Group? If I want to, I can cancel the whole acquisition plan and spread the news to the whole neighborhood about 'You' being the reason."
"Now I will give you the opportunity to reorganize your words." Gu Feitian threatened him and lit up a cigarette and started smoking.
Lei Feng was in turmoil, not expecting Gu Feitian to have such a trump card. Just then he received a system prompt.
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[Ding new chain mission released]
[Option 1: Go with Gu Feitian to his house to meet the grandparents and continue with the chain mission.]
Reward: One pain-free medicine and additional rewards for subsequent options.
[Option 2: Redeem Information Card and Equity Card to intimidate Gu Feitian and stop his threats]
Reward: 5% stock of random company in the city (except the Ancient Group)
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Lei Feng contemplated the options and decided to go with the chain plot. He was confused by the pain-free medicine but still confirmed his choice 'I choose option #1'.
"Ok, I will go with you. But I warn you not to play any games this time otherwise you will not be able to bear it." Lei Feng said.
Seeing his son had returned with some shopping bags he said "Dress nicely" and went out waiting in the car.
10 minutes later Lei Feng locked his house and sat beside him and the car started driving towards The Gauze Heaven Park.
Gu Feitian couldn't help but marvel quality of his genes after seeing his son dressing nicely.
The silence continued throughout the journey.
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*Flashback*
On the first Spring Festival Lei Feng celebrated with this new family, they went to his grandparent's house.
Upon reaching there he saw his grandparents and was too excited. So he just ran towards them without saying anything.
Both old guys were surprised by the sudden action so instinctively Old Man Gu pushed Lei Feng aside like a dog and rushed toward his precious grandson Gu Tianchen.
After Zhao Lang said that Lei Feng was the long-lost grandson. The two old people took a second look at him. Still disdainful of his low-class upbringing.
Grandma said, "He is so dirty, how can he be my grandson."
With that, she picked Gu Tianchen in her arms and entered the house.
This action chilled Lei Feng's heart to the core. He lay there stunned for a long time in self-doubt.
"What did I do to upset my grandma?"
It was Aunt Wang who helped Lei Feng, dusted his clothes off the sand and took him inside.
The whole experience was nothing worth remembering.
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For a child who is 14 years old, this experience was nothing short of trauma.