Chapter 007: The High Gates of the Capital

For Peng Yuanzheng, everything was an illusion before the turning point of fate arrived

Peng Yuanzheng approached with a smile, embraced Wang Biao briefly, and then hurriedly asked, "Wang Biao, how did the two matters I entrusted to Tony turn out?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Biao's expression suddenly became somewhat peculiar and vivid: "I found the 90th issue of 'Huaxia Spring and Autumn' from the eighth year; there is a copy in my father's study. There is indeed a beautiful girl in the History Department named Feng Qianru, who is about to enter her senior year..."

Although he is very humble in front of the Cao family, it does not mean that he will be equally humble in front of others

Wang Biao lowered his voice and said, "It's just that this beauty comes from a very high background. Her grandfather lives in Dahongmen and is a founding father of the nation. If you want to pursue the granddaughter of a founding father, it might be quite a challenge."

This time, he entered the capital with the determination of "burning one's boats" and "if one does not succeed, one will die trying." If he cannot successfully recognize his family and change his fate, then he will resolutely take his mother away from Xinan City to a quiet and unfamiliar small town to spend the rest of their lives in peace.

Given his current status, he has no chance of even meeting Old Man Feng. Even as a member of the second generation of the Feng family, he lacks the qualifications to make contact. The only possible opportunity and breakthrough lies with Feng Qianru.

Cao Ying ultimately lacked the courage to break through that layer of paper, and the two of them silently walked for a while before retracing their steps, each returning home without mentioning it

Xiao Ying, I will head back first, see you tomorrow

Upon observing the attire of Peng Yuanzheng and his mother, he immediately concluded that they were merely ordinary workers, and a sense of arrogance within him was subtly tensed.

At Wang Biao's home, Peng Yuanzheng meticulously cross-referenced the evidence in his possession with the eighth issue of "Huaxia Chunqiu" magazine from 1990, which published Old Feng's memoirs, and confirmed it without a doubt

Wang Biao felt a wave of embarrassment, casually wiping the sweat from his forehead. "You think too highly of me. What big official? It's embarrassing—my father is merely a deputy division-level cadre, and he is worlds apart from the old master of the Feng family. I wouldn't even qualify to carry his shoes."

Meng Lin let out a soft sigh and took the initiative to enter the courtyard first

The information revealed by Wang Biao is fundamentally consistent with the information he possessed in his previous life

Cao Ying slowly walked over to Peng Yuanzheng and gently said, "Peng Yuanzheng, may I speak with you?"

Peng Yuanzheng smiled and said, "Aren't your parents high-ranking officials in the central ministries? Could you help a brother out? I would like to meet this Feng Qianru, is that alright?"

How can one meet Feng Qianru? What was Feng Qianru's reaction upon receiving this astonishing news? Will she help him, and will the Feng family agree to acknowledge the relationship? These are all uncertainties. Even with ample evidence, for a prominent family like the Fengs, who have a distinguished background, acknowledging a relationship would clearly be a very cautious matter, with many variables involved.

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Zhang Kai left, and Cao Ying stood there awkwardly. Although she did not have feelings for Zhang Kai, in this situation, it was evident to everyone that he was her suitor, even her boyfriend. In the eyes of society, Zhang Kai was more suitable for her than Peng Yuanzheng.

Hi, buddy, come here! Wang Biao also saw Peng Yuanzheng, waving his arms.

Ten hours later, the train slowly arrived at Beijing Railway Station

Peng Yuanzheng let out a bitter laugh, breaking free from the grip, "You are full of tricks and schemes. I only asked you to inquire about one person, yet you come up with so much nonsense. I am looking for Feng Qianru for a matter related to books and illustrations; where do you get such chaotic thoughts from!"

Therefore, my friend, I advise you to give up on this idea. There are beautiful women everywhere; there are plenty of flowers in the world, so why bother provoking someone as significant as him, whom we cannot afford to offend... Moreover, we are not even qualified to provoke him. " As Wang Biao spoke, he pulled Peng Yuanzheng's hand and walked towards the train station square, earnestly persuading him.

The Feng family in the capital is a prominent red aristocracy. Old Master Feng is currently at the center of high-level power. He has two sons and one daughter. The eldest son, Feng Botao, is the Deputy Director of the National Development and Reform Commission, holding a high-ranking ministerial position, and is expected to become a vice premier of a major country in the future. The second son, Feng Bolin, is a division commander of a certain field army, later becoming a deputy army commander, army commander, and political commissar of a military region, ultimately achieving the rank of general. The youngest daughter, Feng Boxia, although a regular division-level official in the national political advisory bodies, has a son-in-law who is a significant figure, the seventh leader of Jiangnan Province, who later rose to become the Secretary of the Beijing Municipal Committee, becoming one of the dozens of individuals in the outer core of high-level power.

The two individuals walked side by side out of the courtyard, heading south along the road, their figures elongated and shortened under the dim streetlights

The train raced along the tracks, swift as the wind and lightning. Meanwhile, Peng Yuanzheng's thoughts and concerns drifted away, carried off by the train's speed.

In fact, even if he took the initiative to clarify his relationship with Cao Ying, what difference would it make? Given his current situation, the Cao family would never accept him, only causing Cao Ying to suffer even more in between.

I see! Wang Biao was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled and said, "But this level of young lady is not something just anyone can encounter."

Regardless, Feng Qianru is an immensely crucial figure for Peng Yuanzheng, and he must find a way to meet her alone at least once

Peng Yuanzheng deduced that his father, Peng Yuqiang, should be the lost son of Old Master Feng during the War of Resistance, ranking second and being the true second son of Old Master Feng

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The evidence he possesses includes a handwritten letter from Old Feng, a dragon-patterned jade pendant, and the birth date and time... This is sufficient to prove his father's identity. However, the crux of the matter lies in how to deliver this evidence intact to Old Feng himself, without any mistakes.

On the morning of the second day, Peng Yuanzheng boarded the train returning to the capital.

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Zhang Kai elegantly opened the car door and got in, while the Santana made two sputtering sounds before driving away

Therefore, he merely shook hands with Peng Yuanzheng briefly, then immediately withdrew his hand, turned back gracefully to smile at Cao Ying, and waved. A black Santana that had been parked across the street then drove over

Amidst the bustling crowd, Peng Yuanzheng walked towards the exit with his backpack. He immediately spotted his university classmate and dormitory buddy, Wang Biao, who was wearing a lewd smile and holding a cigarette.

Buddy, your taste is truly commendable. This Miss Feng is indeed a standout in the history department, but...

Peng Yuanzheng twitched the corner of his mouth and nodded silently

Do not even mention Old Master Feng; even Feng Qianru's ancestors were remarkable figures. Let me tell you, her father is a high-ranking deputy director of the National Development and Reform Commission, a ministerial-level leader, and is said to be a strong candidate for the position of vice minister in the State Council, cultivated by the higher-ups. Her uncle is the commander of a field army division and is about to be promoted to the rank of major general and deputy army commander; her aunt works in a national political advisory body, and her uncle by marriage is also impressive, being the seventh-ranking leader in Jiangnan Province.

Zhang Kai is a proud young man, and he seems to have some justification for his pride. He comes from an official family, yet he is not a spoiled rich kid

Wang Biao spoke incessantly, while Peng Yuanzheng listened attentively