In the 1960s, my whole family was murdered by my enemies.

Zhang Gaoyuan smiled as expected.

As expected, all the Zhang family members are extraordinary. Although Linlin is smart, especially clever, it is her first time in the capital after all, and she doesn't feel restrained or curious at all.

Although he was happy, his eyes were calm, as if he was used to it, and he had the demeanor of a general.

Zhang Lin didn't know that Grandpa Zhang, in his heart, was describing her as a great general.

The Zhang family does not live in the staff quarters.

After the old man retired, he could have served as a committee member, but due to health reasons, he refused and retired completely.

This is also the reason why the second family dared to set their sights on Zhang Wan.

I thought the old man had retired and could no longer control them.

Unexpectedly, the old ones are still the most experienced. Even after retirement, the old man's influence is still there. Not only did the second wife's family not get any benefits, but they have no hope of promotion and are completely stuck in their current positions.

At least, as long as the old man is still alive, he would not allow such descendants to climb up the ladder and act tyrannically without any moral bottom line.

After all, he even coveted his own eldest brother's property and wanted to give away his own niece to pave the way for himself. The higher this kind of person stands, the greater the harm he can cause!

If this family had not done anything too outrageous other than disrupting his niece's marriage and coveting his eldest brother's property, the old man would have taken action long ago.

The Zhang family has been prosperous for one or two hundred years, and they cannot let the reputation of the entire family be ruined because of an unfilial descendant.

After all, there are still many good children from neighboring rooms and side branches.

As for carrying on the family line, he has a younger brother. Although his nephew is not as good as his eldest son, he is also very outstanding and has good character.

He doesn't need to consider this aspect at all.

When the old man was young, he attended military school, fought on the battlefield, and served as a leader. He had long since become indifferent to everything.

My daughter is married and living well.

Apart from being worried about my lovely granddaughter, I really have nothing else to worry about.

The Zhang family's large courtyard is in Xicheng District, where many retired cadres live and take care of themselves. There are guards in every courtyard.

This area is quiet and well-greened. From time to time, one or two people who look low-key, but were actually once big shots, come out to walk around slowly.

If it weren't for the guards coming and going, one would never have thought that there were so many big guys living here.

We took Grandpa Zhang's special car from Dongcheng District where the train station is located, crossed Chang'an Avenue, and headed straight to Xicheng District.

Zhang Lin looked out the window, seeing the familiar yet unfamiliar street scenes and the towering Tiananmen Square. Zhang Lin felt a little excited.

Although cities in this era were far less prosperous and colorful than in later generations, this street was still very domineering.

Perhaps in order to allow Zhang Lin to appreciate the scenery along the way, the car drove slowly so that Zhang Lin could see enough.

When I returned to Zhang's house, Mr. Qin was already waiting outside the door.

"Haha, Lao Qin is really diligent today."

Zhang Gaoyuan looked at Mr. Qin and laughed.

Although one of them was in politics and the other in the military, they were comrades who had fought on the battlefield together. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, they gradually took on their respective duties.

"That's right, the legendary Linlin is here, and the old man has been looking forward to it for a long time."

Old Master Qin also smiled brightly, and he looked to be in good health.

If it were Zhang Gaoyuan two years ago, his health would not be as good as that of Mr. Qin.

It was also thanks to Zhang Wan's rebirth that she gave him supplements to improve his physique. Later, she gave him body-building pills. Over the past six months, he took two body-building pills several times. Now Zhang Gaoyuan is in better health than those in their forties or fifties.

Even his hair, which had long been gray, had turned a lot darker.

After all, in this day and age, no matter what your status or position, you are very busy and your body ages quickly.

"Hello, Grandpa Qin!"

Zhang Lin greeted obediently.

Grandpa Qin and Grandpa Zhang are different types.

Although Grandpa Zhang is old, he still has an elegant temperament. Grandpa Qin is the type who looks domineering at first glance.

One is domineering and introverted, the other is extroverted and imposing. Two completely different styles, but equally awe-inspiring.

Having held high positions for many years, even though they have retired, they still have that aura of authority that comes from not even getting angry.

Fortunately, after Zhang Lin's rebirth, he had extraordinary experiences and had long been calm. If it were in his previous life, he might not be as calm as he is now.

While Zhang Lin was observing silently, Old Man Qin was also looking at Zhang Lin.

Seeing Zhang Lin's calm yet enthusiastic look, he smiled slightly.

Although I have already gotten along with Lao Zhang before and should be used to it, this girl is not simple either.

Looking at Zhang Wan again, Mr. Qin felt a little envious.

He doesn't have any granddaughters.

Fortunately, Linlin is Chengfeng's sister, which means she is his granddaughter.

Old Master Qin took out a large envelope with a smile and touched Zhang Lin's head.

"Linlin is my grandson's sister, so she is my granddaughter. Come here, this is a gift from grandpa!"

Ignoring Zhang Lin's refusal, Old Master Qin forcefully stuffed the envelope into Zhang Lin's arms, then raised his eyebrows and smiled at Zhang Gaoyuan, "Thank you, Old Zhang, for helping me bring my granddaughter back."

Zhang Gaoyuan's face darkened. Was he trying to snatch the person from him? !

"Haha, this is my granddaughter. I have sworn brotherhood with Brother Zhang a long time ago. Linlin is the granddaughter of our Zhang family!"

Everyone was stunned, even Zhang Lin was stunned.

Worship?

When did Grandpa Zhang and her grandfather become sworn brothers? How come they don’t know?

Seeing everyone's confused expressions, Zhang Gaoyuan smiled complacently.

"Back then, when the three of you went to the provincial capital, we opened the Zhang Family Ancestral Hall to swear brotherhood!"

Zhang Lin and Zhang Wan looked at each other, both feeling helpless.

Old Master Qin was also stunned.

good good!

This is how you play, right?

Do we need to open an ancestral hall to swear an oath of respect? !

Others swore brotherhood to Guan Gong, but you two just opened an ancestral hall.

Those who know about it think it is sworn brotherhood, while those who don’t think it is tracing one’s roots!

Qin Zizhou and Qin Chengfeng were also shocked. Is there such a thing?

Are these two old gentlemen getting senile and confused?

"Humph!"

Zhang Gaoyuan looked disgusted, thinking that these vulgar people didn’t understand.

Although Brother Zhang is just an old farmer now, he used to be at most the eldest son or master of a business family.

But that insight is quite profound.

He is very smart. Although he is not as smooth as the old politician in dealing with people, he is really perceptive.

He is adept at handling any matter, and is always calm and has strong judgment when facing emergencies.

When he first found out that the younger brother Zhang below was the third brother of his older brother Zhang, he suddenly understood.

No wonder, when I first met Brother Zhang, I felt a sense of familiarity.

The two brothers look somewhat similar and their styles of doing things are also somewhat similar.

However, one is more low-key and steady, while the other is more ruthless and fierce...

It seems that Zhang Laosan has also been greatly influenced by Zhang Laoge.

Generally speaking, in a large family, if the eldest child is particularly stable and capable, his younger brothers will more or less imitate and learn from him.