Chapter 0003 Goodbye, Grandfather

"Grandfather!" Upon seeing Zhao Mingyuan, Feng Sizhe joyfully shouted from a distance

You?" At a glance, it was his life secretary, Li Zhiyong. Zhao Mingyuan sighed, just about to say, "Xiao Li, why are you blocking me?" But over there, Feng Sizhe had already come to his side. "Grandfather, where are you going?"

"Zhe'er, what brings you here?" The first person to be surprised by Feng Zhe's appearance was Zhao Mingyuan, who was extremely fond of his grandson. Not to mention Zhao Mingyuan's preference for male descendants, the fact that Feng Sizhe held dual master's degrees and was a talented young man returning from abroad added to Zhao Mingyuan's pride. Because of this, when he sought connections to help Feng Zhe enter the Young Leaders Class, the cradle of national politics, he faced no difficulties at all. It was even said that some central leaders remarked that the country was undergoing reform and opening up, and it needed elites returning from abroad to contribute to the nation. Moreover, the former Vice Chairman of the Military Commission and Honorary President of the National Defense University, General He Chuanjiong, was particularly interested in Feng Zhe and even intended to betroth his eldest granddaughter to him, which delighted Zhao Mingyuan. As the president of the National Defense University, He Chuanjiong had students in various fields and had once been Zhao Mingyuan's superior. Now that his former superior had taken notice of his grandson, how could Zhao Mingyuan, a general, not be pleased? However, the trouble was that Feng Sizhe was completely uninterested in such matters. He stated that if he were forced into a political marriage, he would return to England to be with his mother, which frightened General Zhao Mingyuan, making him hesitant to bring up the topic again.

It is unclear whether Zhao Mingyuan compromised on something with his daughter; in any case, after Zhao Lirong came out of her father's room, she cried bitterly while holding her son Feng Sizhe. She then told her son that they should stay in their homeland for a while. The next morning, she took the opportunity to fly back to the United Kingdom.

Ah? Let me see. As soon as Feng Sizhe heard his grandfather say he was unwell, he immediately helped Zhao Mingyuan up with concern, and then kept glancing at the old man.

Zhao Mingyuan, as a senior general in the military, especially having served as a correspondent for the recently retired Chairman of the Central Military Commission, holds a relatively high position within the military. The siheyuan he resides in is naturally quite large; in addition to a spacious traditional siheyuan, there are also exercise grounds on both the left and right sides for physical training. Currently, Major General Zhao Ming is exercising in the eastern courtyard's playground.

However, after his rebirth, Feng Sizhe no longer thinks this way. After decades of life experiences, witnessing the Zhao family's rise and fall, and even experiencing life and death, he can be said to have gained profound insights. Family ties have become more important to him. Now, he intends to use his newfound understanding to visit his grandfather, to bring him some joy, which can also be seen as a form of gratitude to the heavens for granting him a second chance at life.

Perhaps it was because he had lied in front of his grandson, but in any case, Zhao Mingyuan's face was somewhat flushed. This redness was quite remarkable in the eyes of Feng Sizhe and Secretary Li Zhiyong. "Quickly, Uncle Li, let us help my grandfather into the room to rest"

These are all the memories of Feng Sizhe from the previous parallel world. Has everything in this world changed? Is grandfather's health not good now? Feng Sizhe felt uncertain, and he could only observe closely, hoping to see something on his grandfather's face.

Understood. Li Zhiyong promptly responded, and with a wave of his hand, several other security personnel rushed over, surrounding Zhao Mingyuan from all sides, as if at that moment he could not be touched by even a breath of wind

Ah. When Zhao Mingyuan saw that Feng Sizhe had truly come to find him, he couldn't help but lament that his predictions were likely to come true. Immediately, he prepared to adopt a delaying tactic, thinking that he would first avoid meeting Feng Sizhe, not giving him the opportunity to speak. Then, he could take the chance to persuade his eldest daughter, as his grandson did not listen to him; surely, he would listen to his mother.

Feng Sizhe clearly remembers that in the previous parallel world, Zhao Mingyuan was in good health at that time, rarely needing even a needle. Until the age of 80, he remained healthy. Ultimately, due to the Zhao family's lack of successors, it became difficult to form a new generation of effective core strength. Additionally, the eldest uncle made the wrong associations, and the younger uncle was not particularly ambitious. As a result, the Zhao family became a victim in the factional struggles. It was only when the old man was 82 years old that he was hospitalized due to a stroke caused by his children's lack of ambition. Feng Sizhe, having heard that the old man was in critical condition, hurriedly drove to the hospital. Ultimately, due to the Zhao family's lack of successors, it became difficult to form a new generation of effective core strength. Additionally, the eldest uncle made the wrong associations, and the younger uncle was not particularly ambitious. As a result, the Zhao family became a victim in the factional struggles. It was only when the old man was 82 years old that he was hospitalized due to a stroke caused by his children's lack of ambition. Feng Sizhe, having heard that the old man was in critical condition, hurriedly drove to the hospital, resulting in a car accident that led to his rebirth, bringing him to the present.

Feng Sizhe's impression of his homeland is not bad; at least in the siheyuan, he feels that everyone cares for him. Even his usually stern grandfather, who commands respect without raising his voice, always greets him with a smile, which is completely different from the serious expressions he sees when meeting his uncles and aunts. However, Feng Sizhe's curiosity about this place is limited. After getting used to life in England, he does not wish to stay here long-term. His mother has only said that he should stay in Kyoto for a year, and after that, he can go wherever he wants. Thus, Feng Sizhe is temporarily residing in this siheyuan.

These are some memories of my past life related to Tian. I remember that during this time in my past life, I strongly disliked my grandfather because he wanted me to enter politics, which was not my interest. Later, despite the pressure from my family, Feng Sizhe graduated from the youth class a few months later and did not return to the United Kingdom. However, he firmly refused to enter politics. Eventually, his grandfather compromised, agreeing to let him do anything as long as he stayed in Kyoto. Thus, Feng Sizhe chose a profession he somewhat liked, which was to become a social evaluator under the leadership of the national government. He repeatedly criticized various inequalities and events in the Republic using the educational ideas and perspectives he gained from Western countries.

However, to the surprise of all the guards and even Feng Sizhe, Zhao Mingyuan unexpectedly changed direction and walked away, seemingly not intending to heed Feng Sizhe's wishes

Generally, the East Courtyard playground serves as a training ground for Zhao Mingyuan and some of the guards from the siheyuan, while the West Courtyard is where the second generation of the Zhao family and the younger generation engage in physical exercise. This morning, the sudden appearance of Feng Sizhe on this playground inevitably surprised everyone.

However, I never expected that my grandfather would secretly enroll me in the Youth Cadre Training Class, intending for me to develop in the direction of a political career. This was certainly not what Feng Sizhe, who had grown accustomed to life in the free world, desired. If it were not for the agreement with my mother, Feng Sizhe might have secretly returned to the United Kingdom.

Feng Sizhe hurriedly ran to the training ground on the east side of the Siheyuan

The guards at the Zhongdong Courtyard were pleased to see Feng Zhe approaching General Zhao. As the chief's security personnel, they were somewhat aware of the Zhao family's background. They knew that their chief, especially during the war, had a strong desire to establish a good relationship with Feng Sizhe, particularly given that Zhao Mingyuan, known for his fierce reputation, was the one most eager to connect with him. Now that Feng Sizhe had taken the initiative to approach the chief, it was only natural to assume that the chief would be quite pleased.

"Chief, your grandson is calling for you." Zhao Mingyuan's personal secretary and head of the security team, Li Zhiyong, suddenly jogged up to his side, reminding the chief.

One could say that everything is well with Feng Sizhe, whether it be his status or his background, yet he generally does not like to engage with others. Moreover, it is said that Feng Sizhe's performance in the youth class has been quite mediocre, and he hardly speaks at all. This has greatly troubled Zhao Mingyuan, who has attempted several times to have a serious conversation with his grandson. However, every time Feng Sizhe sees him, he avoids him, making it difficult for Zhao Mingyuan to find an appropriate moment to speak. This morning, Feng Sizhe unexpectedly took the initiative to come to the playground in the east courtyard. What could this mean? This has left Zhao Mingyuan in a state of worry. Could it be that his grandson has truly had enough of being here and wishes to return home? There are still four months left until the one-year agreement that was initially made. Yet, who among the youth is not impulsive? When they have made up their minds, they often act on it immediately. The thought that Feng Sizhe might be planning to bid farewell to him has caused Zhao Mingyuan to feel a sense of fear, even leading him to hesitate about meeting his most beloved grandson.

"Oh, Grandpa, I am not feeling well and would like to go back and lie down." Realizing that there was no way to avoid it, Zhao Mingyuan thought of a reason to escape for the time being.

Feng Sizhe suddenly appeared here, causing those training in the area to be momentarily taken aback. In the courtyard, the boundaries of the two playgrounds to the east and west remain distinct.