Chapter 0002: Cousin Zheng Xiuyan

Zheng Rongxuan smiled as he heard the childlike voices of his future famous cousins calling him OPPA, feeling as if he were in a different world once again. In his previous life, he did not have much interaction with these two younger cousins, primarily because he rarely visited his grandmother's house. Additionally, both of them were busy with their own practices and studies, so Zheng Rongxuan truly had little contact with them.

Zheng Rongxuan's grandfather was a mixed-blood, and he does not understand how, during the Anti-Japanese War, his great-grandfather had the ability to marry a foreign woman, and moreover, a woman from Britain, which was a powerful nation at that time

I went downstairs to a nearby small supermarket to buy some daily necessities, and I also purchased a mobile phone and obtained a South Korean SIM card. Carrying two large bags, I returned to the apartment

Zheng Rongxuan studied in the Department of Computer Engineering at Dongguk University for two weeks, but he became somewhat frustrated and did not want to attend classes anymore. The outdated knowledge was simply too easy for Zheng Rongxuan, who had returned after more than a decade. If possible, he would prefer to spend more time in the library, but in order to accumulate enough credits to graduate smoothly and meet the expectations of his family, he could only endure for the time being

Alright, then I will wait for you to come over this weekend. I will prepare some delicious food for you, and you can also meet your aunt and cousin, as they have just returned from the United States. The old lady appeared very happy upon hearing Zheng Rongxuan's agreement to come over

In his childhood, he faced some discrimination because most people around him were purely Chinese, which made him, a mixed-race child, feel somewhat like a little monster in the eyes of many peers. As a result, Zheng Rongxuan had few playmates during his early years. It was not until the 1990s, after more than a decade of reform, that the number of foreigners around him began to increase, and people gradually accepted this family. Consequently, his younger sister became much more popular than he was. In the early stages of the reform and opening up, there were not few mixed-race children who encountered situations similar to Zheng Rongxuan's; however, most of the other mixed-race children were of mixed Chinese-Russian, Chinese-Japanese, Chinese-American, or Chinese-French descent. Only a few, like Zheng Rongxuan, had such a complex family background.

The apartment is very clean, featuring one bedroom, one kitchen, one bathroom, and a living room with an area of approximately 20 square meters. Oh, and there is also a balcony that extends out. The total area is about 60 square meters or so

"Look at me, you haven't met yet, Rongxuan. They are your uncle's two children, Xiuyan and Xiujing, who just returned this year. Xiuyan, Xiujing, this is your cousin Zheng Rongxuan from your aunt's family, quickly call him OPPA"

"What are you talking about, my child? Your grandmother is just happy to see you. Come over whenever you have time, and I will make you something delicious." The elderly lady held her grandson tightly on the sofa, reluctant to let go, as if she were afraid that Zheng Rongxuan would run away.

No, Grandma, school has just started. I was hoping to wait until the courses become a bit lighter before visiting you. How about I come over the day after tomorrow, on the weekend? Will you be at home? For this elderly lady whom Zheng Rongxuan has only met three times, his impression is not particularly deep. She possesses the gentle demeanor of a traditional Korean woman, but due to the humiliation she suffered at the hands of the Japanese in her early years, her marriage has not been very happy. Even his uncle and aunt have suffered as a result, which has led to resentment from his aunt towards her mother.

Hello to you all, this is a gift that your cousin bought for you, and I hope you will like it. Zheng Rongxuan smiled as he opened a gift box and presented it to the two sisters. At that moment, the two of them, being still children, were filled with joy upon seeing the gift, thanked him happily, and then ran back to their room.

Well, everything is quite good. When I came, my mother asked me to visit you often and take care of you on her behalf. In the future, if you don't mind, I will come to see you often! Zheng Rongxuan said politely, but this was indeed what his mother instructed him to do before coming.

Zheng Rongxuan can understand this; after all, even if one does not understand, life is lived by oneself, and one does not intend to borrow anything from them

All the facilities inside are ready-made. Zheng Rongxuan tidied up his luggage, placing his clothes in the wardrobe, and there was nothing else to do.

However, in this life, Zheng Rongxuan has decided to visit his grandmother more often when he has nothing to do, perhaps their relationship will become closer. In his previous life, the old lady's health suddenly deteriorated ten years later, and within just a few months, she passed away. Subsequently, Zheng Rongxuan learned and understood many things. In this life, he hopes that his grandmother can live a long life, after all, it was not her fault back then

Mom, I have arrived, and the accommodation is quite good. I have met Principal Jin, and the arrangements are excellent. Alright, I understand that I will be going to Grandma's and Uncle's house. I just got here, so I will go in a few days... Alright, I love you too, Mom. Please remind Dad to drink less alcohol.

Indeed, Zheng Rongxuan is of mixed heritage, and his family situation is somewhat complex

Due to growing up in a multilingual environment, Zheng Rongxuan has been speaking fluent Chinese, Korean, English, and Russian since childhood. Later, in the 1990s, he also learned Japanese. His theoretical grandfather is Japanese, who, after the 1990s, was involved in attracting investments across the country. It was during a chance encounter that his mother, who was working as a translator, met him, leading to their recognition of each other. As for Russian, it is purely a preference of his grandfather. Being the only grandson, he was thus required from a young age to learn all the languages spoken by his family members. Even in his rebirth, Zheng Rongxuan is now fluent in French.

Zheng Rongxuan first reported his safety to his family, and after being nagged by his mother from South Korea for a few minutes, he finally hung up the phone

Is that Yong Hwan? Oh my, Soo Yeon, this is your Yong Hwan OPPA, quickly call him OPPA, Yong Hwan come in, let’s see my good grandson who is even more handsome than in the photos, he has grown so tall, the last time I saw you, you were not even 1.6 meters tall. Just as Jung Yong Hwan was admiring the still youthful Jung Soo Yeon in front of him, lamenting how time flies, a kind-looking elderly lady appeared behind her. Upon seeing Jung Yong Hwan outside the door, she quickly smiled and walked out, taking Jung Yong Hwan's hand and leading him inside.

Hello, Grandma. I apologize for not visiting you for so long! You still look so healthy!" Zheng Rongxuan bowed to the elderly lady and greeted her, while feeling somewhat helpless in his heart, thinking, "The last time you saw me, I had just started middle school, and it has been several years since we last met.

On the weekend, Zheng Rongxuan followed the address provided by his mother and arrived at a high-end residential community in Jiangnan. After inquiring with the neighbors in the community, he finally found his grandmother's house. He took the elevator to the eighth floor and pressed the doorbell of the east unit.

In that era, being a mixed-race individual, especially when both father and son were mixed-race, faced considerable discrimination. This led to the father struggling to find a partner even at the age of 30, as no one was willing to marry their daughter to him. However, during a chance encounter after the reform and opening up, he met his mother, a mixed-race woman from South Korea, while abroad. The two quickly fell in love and their passion became uncontrollable, resulting in the birth of Zheng Rongxuan.

"Rongxuan, why don't you ever come home? Do you expect your grandmother to come see you instead?" One day after class, Zheng Rongxuan's phone rang. Seeing that it was his grandmother's number, he quickly said goodbye to his classmates and answered the call. Sure enough, he heard his grandmother's somewhat complaining voice.

Later, he had his own grandfather, who unexpectedly turned out to be quite remarkable. During a trip back to England with his grandmother, he encountered a passionate and romantic French girl, and they instantly hit it off. However, the outcome was somewhat tragic; his grandmother did not return with him, and he only brought back his father.

Vice President Kim Jong-hyun is a friend of my grandmother. The elderly lady has some thoughts about her grandson, so taking advantage of this opportunity for student exchange, she asked Kim Jong-hyun for assistance, which is how Zheng Yong-hyun came to Dongguk University

"Grandma, is this Rongxuan OPPA?" At that moment, a child about five or six years old ran out from a bedroom, still half-asleep. Upon seeing the elderly lady holding Zheng Rongxuan, he couldn't help but exclaim in a high-pitched voice.

"You are here! Ah, who are you looking for?" A little girl who appeared to be around eleven or twelve years old opened the door. Seeing Zheng Rongxuan, who was carrying fruits and two gift boxes, she curiously sized him up and asked.

Mother was not particularly valued at home; at least in the previous life, Zheng Rongxuan had little contact with relatives in Korea. Aside from the customary visits during holidays, there were hardly any phone calls made, all because his mother was an illegitimate child, which brought shame to his grandfather's family. Therefore, no matter how much Mother said, Zheng Rongxuan had his own principles.

Sigh, it's no use, I'm getting old. As one ages, one particularly misses the children. Peizhen, that girl, really insists on marrying so far away. I suggested that her parents come to Korea, but they absolutely refuse. Sigh. Are your mother and father in good health?