Chapter 566: Chapter 564: Green with Envy

Mr. Xu replied, "Wang Liwen is now Hua Country’s top virus research expert. She was in Africa providing aid for nearly three years and made major breakthroughs."

Hearing this, Old Master Wu drew in a sharp breath.

As a man with an international perspective, Old Master Wu was, of course, well aware of how viruses spread in Africa.

He also understood just how important Wang Liwen’s research was to Hua Country.

After a moment of contemplation, Old Master Wu said in a low voice, "The Wu family does indeed have business in the pharmaceutical sector, but we would never try to steal Wang Liwen’s research."

Mr. Xu said gravely, "The police need evidence to make an arrest. State Security only needs suspicion. As for how long he’s detained, that will depend on whether they find anything incriminating."

Old Master Wu fell silent. "Did Wang Liwen do this because she was unhappy that Xingjia wanted to acknowledge his son?"

Mr. Xu said softly, "So you knew about the child." freⅇ

"I just found out," Old Master Wu explained.

Mr. Xu then asked, "Do you know who the child is now?"

Old Master Wu replied, "I just heard from Xingjia’s wife. I don’t know the specifics yet."

Mr. Xu replied gravely, "He’s connected to our Xu family, in a roundabout way. The woman my son-in-law remarried is Wang Liwen."

"The fact that Wang Liwen has chosen to sacrifice her own career to report your son, and has also disclosed her past relationship with Wu Xingjia, shows that she wants nothing to do with the Wu family."

Old Master Wu was stunned. "Ye Zheng?"

"Yes," Mr. Xu nodded.

"That child of his... is he exceptional?" Old Master Wu asked, his heart pounding with a mix of shock and anticipation.

Mr. Xu replied, "He got into Renmin University and plans to go into politics. That’s why Wang Liwen doesn’t want her child entangled with Wu Xingjia or the Wu family."

Disappointment welled in Old Master Wu’s heart. "Sigh... such is the irony of fate. In that case, I’ll make a trip to Beijing myself."

Mr. Xu nodded. "You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink. Forcing things never ends well. Back then, it was Wu Xingjia who wronged Wang Liwen. It’s only natural that she wants nothing to do with him now."

"Right now, it’s just Wang Liwen who has filed a report. But if you people cross Ye Zheng’s line, don’t even bother coming to me for help. I won’t listen."

Old Master Wu’s heart sank at his words. "Brother Xu, thank you for the warning."

The old saying holds true: all other pursuits are lowly; only the path of the scholar is noble.

Given the choice between politics and business, one would naturally choose politics.

Even though Old Master Wu had vast investments in the United States and was fabulously wealthy, when it came to the future of his descendants, he would always prioritize a career in politics.

Regrettably, this grandson hadn’t grown up by his side. He had never even met him.

’If he had grown up with me, with a more comprehensive, elite education, he might have been even more exceptional.’

"Since you can’t force it, you’d best be careful. Even if you don’t acknowledge each other, he still has Wu family blood in his veins," Mr. Xu said earnestly, worried the other man still hadn’t given up.

Old Master Wu sighed. "It’s a disgrace to the family. If any of our descendants had shown a shred of capability, Xingjia wouldn’t be trying so desperately to reclaim that child."

Mr. Xu said gravely, "I’ve told you everything I can. Watch your step."

After hanging up, Old Master Wu immediately had his assistant book the earliest flight to Beijing for the next morning.

Liu Yun was very worried. "Father, I’ll go with you."

"You haven’t borne Xingjia any children, and I know you’ve felt wronged all these years," Old Master Wu said grimly. "But the Wu family fortune must be passed on. You don’t want Xingjia’s life’s work to end up in the hands of those two worthless punks from his fourth brother’s family, do you?"

Liu Yun gave a bitter smile. "Of course I don’t. That man is riddled with every vice imaginable, and his two sons are no better. If the family fortune falls into their hands, they’ll squander it in no time."

"But Wang Liwen is now willing to reveal the truth just to report Wu Xingjia. It’s clear she doesn’t want her son to have anything to do with the Wu family. If we keep forcing the issue, it will be counterproductive."

"I saw how that boy ignored Xingjia. No matter what gifts he sent, it was useless. He refused them all, even threw them away. It’s obvious the child doesn’t want to acknowledge the Wu family either. If we keep pushing, the confrontation will only get uglier."

Hearing his daughter-in-law’s words, Old Master Wu gradually calmed down. "Yes, you can’t force a horse to drink. It’s never the right way. But no matter. We have plenty of time. We’ll take it slow."

"Even if Ye Ling is unwilling, perhaps his son will be in the future. Ye Zheng is a high-ranking official, but he’s a Hua Country official. Any wealth he has must come from corruption. The Ye Family can give the boy a comfortable life, but they can’t possibly match the superior lifestyle we can offer abroad."

"When the time comes, we’ll flex our financial muscle. Ye Ling isn’t tempted because he’s grown and has his own mind, but his children might not. Given the university he’s at, he’ll most likely go into politics. Officials these days are desperate to attract investment. I’ll have people invest in whatever jurisdiction he ends up working in. I refuse to believe he’ll turn that down."

"He might refuse once or twice, but what about a third or fourth time? As long as we create opportunities to interact, we can get to know each other, and he’ll slowly lower his guard. Just as you said, we can’t be too hasty."

Liu Yun nodded. "Father, you’re right. I’ll do as you say."

’As long as they don’t bring Ye Ling back into the family right now, I still have plenty of time to make my own arrangements.’

’I may not have a son, but I have a nephew.’

’At least my nephew shares my blood. He’s close to me. I can’t let some outsider get everything.’

Early the next morning, Old Master Wu and Liu Yun flew to Beijing together.

Old Master Wu didn’t rush to find Wang Liwen. Instead, he went to the university to see Ye Ling.

It was just after four on an early autumn afternoon, and the Beijing air was a bit cool.

Ye Ling was wearing a gray wool sweater over a white shirt and black trousers. With a backpack full of books, he walked and chatted cheerfully with a classmate.

Seeing Ye Ling, Old Master Wu was reminded of his own youth.

It wasn’t just Ye Ling’s good looks; it was his vibrant, scholarly aura—the air of a promising young man—that most captivated Old Master Wu.

When he thought of his other two grandsons, who had been corrupted by the outside world, Old Master Wu felt a pang of alarm.

’It really is better back home,’ he thought. ’All that topsy-turvy nonsense abroad is just too chaotic.’

’He had always dreamed that the Wu family could produce an heir like this. No wonder his third son was so reluctant to let go, willing to offend anyone just to claim him.’

Xie Yun nudged Ye Ling with his elbow. "Hey, Ye Ling, that old man keeps staring at you. Do you know him?"

Ye Ling glanced over and saw an old man who bore a slight resemblance to Wu Xingjia. He quickly turned back. "Nope. Let’s hurry. We need to grab seats at the library, then get dinner before the evening study session."

Xie Yun was skeptical. "But he kind of looks like you. You sure he’s not a relative?"

Ye Ling shook his head, sneering inwardly. ’First Wu Xingjia, now Old Man Wu shows up. So annoying.’ "No," he said aloud. "I just have a generic face. Lots of people look like me."

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