Chapter 001: Illegitimate Child

He stood dazed in the cold wind, his mind in turmoil with his mother's words before her death

Watching Xie Changqing depart, the biting cold wind stings the body, yet it cannot compare to Jiang Shen's cold heart

As the old man approached closer and closer, when he reached in front of Jiang Shen, he slightly raised his head, revealing an incredibly weathered face beneath the straw hat

"Yes, yes, I have special abilities; it seems you are not wearing a bra." Jiang Shen's mood became more lively with the nurse's teasing.

At that moment, he had just reached a corner when he suddenly heard a maniacal laugh in his mind

The man is Xie Changqing, the chief secretary of Jiang Fengmin, the mayor of Dongning City. Recently, there have been rumors that Jiang Fengmin is about to be promoted to a deputy provincial position, and Xie Changqing may also be assigned to a substantive position as a director or even a deputy department head.

Speak, what other wishes do you have? I will remember you as a hero for a lifetime, and whatever can be done, I, Huang Zheng, will certainly accomplish it for you

Ah—" the little nurse exclaimed, clutching her chest tightly with both hands, her face devoid of color: "You, you can really see?"

The young man took the envelope, a heavy envelope, and upon touching it, he immediately knew it contained a substantial amount of money

A loud sound echoed, and countless mysterious images appeared in my mind

Ah—"Thud," Jiang Shen fell down

In the cold night sky, the wind howled fiercely. Jiang Shen suddenly felt very hot, so he lifted his cotton hat and gazed up at the starry sky

At that moment, a tremendous thunder suddenly echoed in the February sky

"No way." The little nurse was a bit surprised: "I'm not joking with you, don't make jokes. There are still 1,486 yuan in medical fees that need to be paid."

He walked up to the young man, a faint indifference showing on his face, and extended a hand to offer an envelope

Before long, a young man hurriedly walked out from inside the gate

The little nurse carefully gazed into Jiang Shen's eyes, the faint sadness accompanied by glistening tears, and in an instant, her heart softened

Ah Shen, Mayor Jiang has stated that in the next semester, you can report to Class 7 of the First High School in the city, and you should directly approach the homeroom teacher, Teacher Fang

"What are you looking at? Can you really see through me?" The young nurse, on the other hand, showed no signs of shyness.

Jiang Shen was momentarily taken aback, then his expression turned cold: "I, I just arrived in Dongning City, and I have no family."

Damn, I've been played. Jiang Shen's face darkened even further

Because he knows that Jiang Fengmin no longer recognizes him at all

Ah—" Jiang Shen suddenly sat up.

At 7 PM, at the entrance of the municipal government staff compound, a man dressed in a faded khaki military coat stood shivering outside a large gate

No way, Jiang Shen had a look of disbelief on his face; I was just saying it casually

"Of course it hurts," the little nurse said, suddenly becoming serious. "You fell down and hit a brick on the ground. Fortunately, it was your chest that hit it; if it had been your head, hehehe." The little nurse held her pen against her mouth, laughing.

My father—he—Mayor Jiang—" The first two words were spoken by Jiang Shen in an extremely low voice; even saying the word 'father' felt to him like a disgrace

However, Secretary Xie, this matter was not mentioned at all just now

In Jiang Shen's mind, a certain action | romance film from an island nation that he had watched not long ago suddenly flashed through his thoughts

In February, thunder rumbles, and the heavens and the earth present unusual phenomena

Watching the nurse leave, Jiang Shen forced a smile, raised his head to look around the room, a standard room, dark, without even asking, he was sent to a standard room, this day must cost at least 200 yuan

Jiang Shen purchased the finest burial plot and the best urn for his mother. After a grand funeral, he was left with only one thousand yuan. He arrived in Dongning City with a large suitcase, but while he was sleeping on the bus, the suitcase was stolen. Now, apart from his clothing, he has just over five hundred yuan left.

"You, you've read too many online novels, haha." Jiang Shen smiled, but felt a sharp pain in his chest: "Ah, it hurts so much"

Dongning City m.hetushu.com is a provincial capital city. If Jiang Fengmin takes another step and becomes the mayor, he will hold a position equivalent to that of a deputy provincial ministerial level, which is considered a senior national leadership position

Jiang Shen did not ask either; if he were to ask again, it would be self-degradation. If Jiang Fengmin is truly so ungrateful, there will come a day when I want you to kneel before your mother's grave and repent for your entire life

Jiang Shen finally had the time to take a look at her. She was probably around twenty years old, likely a new nurse. With an oval face and big eyes, her features were quite pleasing. The fitted nurse uniform perfectly showcased her curvy figure right in front of Jiang Shen. If it were summer, would she be wearing black stockings underneath?

The subsequent plot unfolds just as in the novel, where Jiang Fengmin, resolute in his decision, abandons his wife and children to marry Tang Hairong. With the support of his father-in-law, he rises rapidly in his career, achieving continuous advancement, and has now reached the position of Deputy Mayor of Dongning City.

At the moment the nurse turned to leave, a voice suddenly rang out

"Who?" Jiang Shendun was immediately startled.

What is the situation?

Jiang Shen is the child of a woman he met many years ago in the countryside of Jiangnan Province when Jiang Fengmin had just entered the system.

Then I looked left and right, realizing that I was in the hospital. I did not know who had the kindness to bring me to the hospital.

Hehe, you are really impressive, surviving a lightning strike. What is your name and home address? The little nurse stared at Jiang Shen with her beautiful big eyes, holding a notebook and a pen in her hand, not blinking.

Just lying here, and 1,400 yuan is gone? Damn it, Jiang Shen picked up the coat from the bedside, fumbled for a while, and pulled out more than 500 yuan.

This is the true world of the Xuanmen. For the sake of利益, anyone can be sacrificed. Nalan Bupai, you think you possess everything—power, wealth, women. In reality, you have nothing. As for me, Huang Zheng, I have countless good brothers, brothers who can live and die together.

Hua Guodong Ning Province and the capital of the Book Province, Dongning City

Jiang Fengmin, feeling disheartened, has resigned himself to working hard for a lifetime in Jiangnan Province

She is not very beautiful, but she is quite pleasing to the eye. She hurriedly walked over and pushed Jiang Shen down with one hand

You hold my ring, go to Dongning Province to find your father. Your name was given to you by your father, who hopes you will become a man of great stature, a courteous gentleman. Your father is also a man of great stature, a courteous gentleman

Hahaha, I never expected, I never expected, I never expected that I, Nalan, undefeated throughout my life, would ultimately die by my own hand

It is not that this young nurse is overly familiar; rather, it is that Jiang Shen is quite handsome.

In the night sky, a flash of light, resembling lightning, streaked from the city government courtyard to the city center, a meteor passing by in an instant, causing Jiang Shen's heart to tremble

He didn't even ask a single question about his mother

At this critical moment, Jiang Shen unexpectedly appeared.

Jiang Shen came to find Jiang Fengmin, not to seek his acknowledgment, nor to search for his biological father

Jiang Shen exerted force with his five fingers, nearly crushing the envelope, gritting his teeth: "One day, you will regret what you have done today"

"We saved you just as our ambulance was passing by. You can waive the ambulance fee, but I need to consult with my superiors. Please lie down for a bit longer and see how much we can help you save," the young nurse said softly before turning to leave

Jiang Fengmin was born into poverty and relied on his own abilities to pass the civil service examination. Due to the absence of family members, Jiang Fengmin, hailing from Dongning Province, was unexpectedly assigned to Jiangnan Province, a thousand miles away.

I have only this much on me—he and his mother relied on each other for survival. His mother devoted everything to raising him, ensuring he could receive an education. By the time of her death, she left Jiang Shen with only a few tens of thousands of yuan.

"What are you doing, what are you doing, don't move around." A little girl dressed in a nurse's uniform appeared in front of Jiang Shen, as a fragrance wafted through the air

"Hello, I'm asking you a question. Tell your family to come pick you up." The young nurse picked up the pen again

A man should be strong; shedding tears at the slightest provocation is truly shameful

He inherited almost all of Jiang Fengmin's facial advantages. Back in the day, Jiang Fengmin won over Tang Hairong with this face. From the shape of his face, Jiang Shen bears a six-tenths resemblance to Jiang Fengmin

If he were recognized, he would not have sent this secretary here, nor would he have given himself so much money

The man occasionally lifted the hat from his head, raising his gaze towards the entrance, as if waiting for something

This man is probably in his thirties, with a strong stride and a consistent pace. Observing the way he walks, one can tell that he is someone who places great importance on refinement in his daily life

In the primordial chaos, I exist through the ages; in a world where heaven and earth are ever-changing, there is only me.

From now on, in this world, I, Jiang Shen, will live alone, without relatives or friends. However, I will not give up. My fate is determined by me, not by heaven. One day, I too will be able to stand over a city, just like Jiang Fengmin.

I am shocked, I was struck by lightning? Jiang Shen was momentarily stunned.

Is this the man who stands tall and strong, remembered by his mother even in her final moments

Jiang Shen came to question Jiang Fengmin, since he went abroad at that time, can he now return to pay respects

Xie Changqing cast a cold glance at Jiang Shen, saying, "Your timing is truly unfortunate. Mayor Jiang is currently at the peak of his power and is about to make further advancements. He does not want any unexpected incidents at such a critical moment. However, in truth, it wouldn't matter when you came;" he secretly shook his head and patted Jiang Shen on the shoulder, adding, "Take care of yourself." After saying this, he turned and left without looking back.

February 2

He did it for his mother's wish, her final wish was to see Jiang Fengmin one last time, but Jiang Fengmin used the excuse of going abroad to avoid meeting her

Hahaha, what a statement that my fate is determined by myself and not by heaven. Do you think you are Huang Zheng? With that laughter, a darkness enveloped Jiang Shen's vision, as if a black shadow, like a dark cloud, violently crashed into his mind.

Boom

Jiang Shen turned and walked away, passing by a roadside trash bin. With a flick of his hand, he tossed in a large envelope filled with Chinese currency, which landed with a thud in the trash bin

The man under the cotton hat turned out to be an exceptionally youthful-looking boy, probably around seventeen or eighteen years old. With delicate features, his entire face was flushed red from the cold wind, making him appear like a shy young man.

Opposite him, the two guards at the entrance, dressed in bright green military coats, stood motionless in the cold wind, forming a stark contrast with the shivering man.

"Hey, I'm talking to you. Are you in a daze?" The young nurse waved her five fingers in front of Jiang Shen and playfully asked, "Have you traveled through time? Are you possessed by a deity? Do you have any special abilities? Can you see my underwear?"

In the end, Jiang Shen let out a laugh.

Hahaha. The little nurse also burst into laughter, her face full of mischievous expressions, "Did you really think I wasn't wearing anything?"

At this critical moment, neither Jiang Fengmin nor Xie Changqing wishes to see Jiang Fengmin, this illegitimate child

In February, Dongning City has just experienced three days of heavy snowfall, and after the snow stopped, the temperature in the entire city plummeted, marking the coldest February since the founding of the nation

It was fine as long as he didn't touch it, but once he did and felt so much money, he suddenly felt a chill in his heart, as if he had fallen into the Dongning Ice River in February

At that time, he indeed intended to marry Jiang Shen's mother. However, just as Jiang Shen's mother was pregnant with Jiang Shen and Jiang Fengmin was considering marrying her, an unexpected incident led him to meet the daughter of the then Vice Governor of Dongning Province, who is now his wife, Tang Hairong

Ah Shen, you are not young anymore. After the New Year, you will be eighteen, right? Mayor Jiang has put in a lot of effort to transfer you from the countryside of Jiangnan Province to Dongning Provincial No. 1 High School. Here, take this money; it is enough to support you until you graduate from high school. When you get into university in the future, Mayor Jiang will help you with the arrangements.