Chapter 159: Jiang's Crown Prince, Chen Yuan Awakens to His True Identity
During the first half of the winter vacation, Chen Yuan had been trying to find the answer to this question.

People always say that the transformation from adolescence to youth is equivalent to ten years in other stages of life. For a boy to grow from ignorance to maturity, the first step is always to become confused.

Chen Yuan was very confused. He didn't know which direction to go.

To be precise, it is a loss of sense of purpose.

……

Another day.

Chen Yuan was pasting Spring Festival couplets outside the door with his father. He stood on a small stool, and his father handed him the cut transparent tape.

When Chen Yuan was young, he was the one who passed the tape. Now that his father is old and his son has grown up, he has gradually become taller than his father and has exchanged positions with him.

"call--"

Chen Yuan puffed up his lips and blew on the door lintel that had been wiped with a towel, and pressed his fingers on both ends of the Spring Festival couplets.

"Is it right?"

"A little to the left, it's a bit off."

Chen Yuan listened and adjusted his position.

"now what?"

"Almost done, seal it with tape."

Chen Yuan picked up the tape with his fingertips, put it on, and then smoothed it again with his fingertips.

There were still a few days left before the New Year of this year, and the father and son were relatively leisurely. The busiest one was Mother Chen, who not only had to prepare and fry all kinds of New Year's goods, but also had to steam cakes with several other female teachers.

It can be said that I am busy from morning to night.

All the shops on the street were closed, and the usually busy trade market was deserted. Only a few dirty domestic dogs were running around, sweeping the street with their tails, unafraid of the cold wind.

"This year has passed so quickly, I didn't even feel anything..." Father Chen adjusted his glasses, straightened his bent back, and leaned on the mop with a dreamy look on his face.

The living room was spotlessly clean.

Chen Yuan, who was standing by, was wiping the TV carefully with a wet towel and answered nonchalantly, "Dad, of course you don't feel anything. You only have a few classes a week."

"You can't say that. When you were a kid, I was very motivated at work, signing up to be a class teacher every year... Now, I'm going to retire in a few years, why am I still working so hard?"

"makes sense."

"Now your mother and I have entered early retirement, and you have also passed the college entrance examination. We are just waiting for you to get married and have children."

Father Chen's face was filled with satisfaction and he had already begun to imagine the wonderful life after retirement.

After a moment, he suddenly said, "What do you think about me getting a motorcycle and driving it after I retire?"

"Please don't buy a two-wheeled one. I'm afraid my mother will only allow you to buy a bicycle."

"What are you talking about!? If she doesn't let me buy it, then I won't buy it? Who is the head of the family?"

"Of course you are the nominal head of the family, but you have been sidelined."

Chen Yuan chuckled, glanced at his father, then looked away and took down the ornaments on the TV to blow away the dust.

"I have listened to her for so many years, and now that I retire I am going to disobey her for once."

"Do not believe."

"Son, we both know that you and I have only obeyed on the surface for so many years. Your mother didn't let me hide my private money, but didn't I still have a secret stash? She didn't let me go fishing, but didn't I still sneak to the fish pond under the pretext of practicing calligraphy? She didn't let you fall in love, but didn't you still--"

Halfway through.

Father Chen suddenly stood there frozen, as if his program had gotten stuck.

A few seconds later.

He continued to mop the floor in silence.

Chen Yuan raised his face suddenly.

"Dad, how do you know about my relationship???"

"Uh... I don't know. Who said I know?"

"You just said it yourself."

"This is... a slip of the tongue."

Chen Yuan was completely embarrassed. Looking at his father who was waving his hands to cover up, he was really a little suspicious. How come everyone knew that he was in a relationship, but he never told anyone about it? Was it so obvious?

"Are you still hiding it from me?" Chen Yuan frowned and looked at him suspiciously.

"I didn't want to know. Your phone was on the desk that day, and when a message came, I saw the lock screen wallpaper at a glance... But the girl is pretty, not bad."

"...No wonder you just said to wait until I get married and have kids."

"You've grown up. You'll be 20 soon. It's only a matter of time."

"..."

Chen Yuan suddenly felt a little weird. In the past, when a female classmate handed him a love letter, he didn't dare to bring it home for fear of being discovered. Now he can actually talk about love affairs openly. You have to know that it has only been half a year since he was in the third year of high school, when he was under extremely strict discipline.

"Where is that little girl from?" Father Chen asked tentatively.

Chen Yuan knew he was talking about the photo of Jiang Yao, which he had changed to the lock screen wallpaper when he stayed in Lanjing for a few days after his trip - the photo was taken of the two of them standing on the beach with their cheeks pressed together.

"Mingzhu's."

"A kid from a big city, is he in the same university as you?"

"Almost." Chen Yuan didn't know how to answer and could only be ambiguous.

"In fact, even without you telling me, I can see that the little girl is quite charming and doesn't look like a kid from our small town."

Father Chen's eyes, hidden behind the lenses, concealed an indescribable emotion.

He sees things clearly.

In fact, whether it was Jiang Yao or Jiang Ning, they were too pretty. Not only were they fair-skinned and beautiful, but they had long passed the immature student stage. If what he saw was not a group photo, he would really suspect that it was just a wallpaper found on the Internet.

"She... does come from a well-off family, and she's a little older than me."

Chen Yuan hesitated and revealed some truth.

"Age is not the key. Yesterday you asked me what it means for a man to be mature. Was it because of her?"

"Uh-huh."

"Son, the most important thing for a man is to be enterprising. Besides, you are so good that any girl can match you. Don't worry."

He patted Chen Yuan on the shoulder.

Chen Yuan opened his mouth, wanted to say something, but then fell silent.

My dad still found out...

After meeting Jiang Ruxue, he was convinced that Teacher Jiang's family was so well-off, and he felt a little inferior in his heart. If you count the family background provided by Jiang Zhengfeng, there are few people who are better off than Chen Yuan, but the key is that this is his cheap father who came along halfway.

If there was no father.

I'm afraid Jiang Ningcai is really a girl out of his reach.

Should I be proud of having a rich father? Chen Yuan thought absentmindedly. He has always been a very self-respecting person. He has never spent any of the living expenses Jiang Zhengfeng sent him over the years. He gave them all to his adoptive mother for safekeeping. He still cares a little in his heart.

Although this self-esteem is ridiculous.

But when they are about to get married in the future, should he put aside these strange thoughts and enjoy everything Jiang Zhengfeng provides with peace of mind?
Even if I am just a playboy who lives off of food and waits for death.

Spend a happy life with Teacher Jiang... Is that okay?

Chen Yuan unconsciously pulled the fluff on the dirty towel and frowned.

But Jiang Ning is so outstanding... She is already a university professor at a young age, has a very high degree, earns a lot of money, and has knowledge, looks, and wealth.

Every time he sat in the passenger seat of that Porsche, he always had a strange feeling of being kept.

Think for a long time.

Chen Yuan seemed to suddenly think of something, put down the towel and went to the bedroom to rummage around.

Finally, I found a small card, hesitated for a moment, and dialed the number according to the contact information on it.

……

That night, after dinner, Chen's parents went out for a walk on the playground. Contrary to his usual behavior, Chen Yuan did not play games on his computer.

I didn't read any books either.

Instead, he browsed through some knowledge that he had never been interested in before.

The screen was glowing dimly, reflecting his handsome face.

Sudden.

Jingle Bell--

The phone rang. Looking at the note on the phone, Chen Yuan immediately had a bad feeling, but he still answered the call.

"Hey……"

"You're going to intern at Xiao Pei's company?"

Hearing Jiang Zhengfeng's voice, Chen Yuan slapped his forehead.

He had told Jiang Zhengfeng several times not to tell him, but in less than half an hour, they received the news.

Pei Youwen, didn't you just make a solemn promise? Adults really can't be trusted.

Chen Yuan cursed inwardly.

"Yes."

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"I thought such a small thing need not be said."

"No, I don't agree. You should study hard. When you finish your studies, you can intern in any company. You don't need to do these meaningless things now. I don't understand. You are doing well in college..."

Chen Yuan only listened to half of Jiang Zhengfeng's long and serious lecture and simply put the phone receiver away from his ear.

I'm already getting impatient.

"I didn't ask for your consent. It's OK as long as Xiao Pei agrees. He is the chairman anyway."

“But he’s my employee and he knows what I mean.”

"Forget it, I'll change companies."

"Why? At least you have to tell me why."

"Because I want to work. I want to adapt to society as soon as possible. Isn't it a good thing to have more work experience?"

"That's outrageous," Jiang Zhengfeng sneered from the other end of the phone, "Are you so ambitious? Didn't you want to stay in school and study hard before?"

"It's a different time now." Chen Yuan retorted.

"I am your father after all. Besides, you are here to intern at my company. Why are you unwilling to call me to talk about this?"

"You're so busy, I don't think it's necessary. What if you happen to be in a meeting when I call?"

"My good son, you really understand me."

"..."

Chen Yuan said casually.

Of course Jiang Zhengfeng also knew that this was a lie!
Chen Yuan clearly didn't want him to know.

……

The two had a big quarrel and parted on bad terms.

Very far away, in a landmark building in Kyoto City.

Jiang Zhengfeng threw down his phone and rubbed his cheeks in annoyance. It took him a long while to calm down the violent beating of his heart.

It is hard to imagine that he, who is usually serious, would have such a big emotional fluctuation.

Everyone has weaknesses.

For Jiang Zhengfeng, the person who concerns him most emotionally is only Chen Yuan.

"Bring the document here and I'll take care of it."

Jiang Zhengfeng unbuttoned his shirt and waved to his assistant who had been waiting for a long time.

The documents are placed on the desk.

He was examining it calmly.

The assistant who had listened to the whole process was originally silent, but suddenly spoke cautiously: "Xiao Yuan wants to go to work?"

"Work is not the key point. The key point is that he never discusses anything with me..." Jiang Zhengfeng said without raising his head.

"Young people have very unconventional minds. It might just be a passing thought."

"It better be this way."

"Then Mr. Jiang disagrees?"

"Of course I don't agree. What's the benefit of being an intern in a company? Experiencing the bitterness and pain of working at the bottom? Or if he goes, Pei Youwen knows he's my son and doesn't dare say a harsh word to him, and doesn't let him do anything important, isn't it a waste of time to stay there? In the end, he loses interest and goes back to school in disgrace - forget it, I won't say that."

Jiang Zhengfeng picked up the signature pen and wrote his name in a flamboyant style, then took out the seal from the drawer.

"You see...it's no wonder Xiao Yuan didn't communicate with you."

"What do you mean?" Jiang Zhengfeng raised his face suddenly.

"I...I won't say anything anymore!" The assistant quickly covered his mouth and stepped back in fear.

"Go on."

"Well, actually you always make decisions for him without authorization."

"Of course I will do it for him..."

Jiang Zhengfeng had just finished speaking when he suddenly realized something.

The assistant was not wrong at all. He had indeed been using an adult's mindset to refute the childishness of Chen Yuan's age.

Always.

……

The nightlife of bright lights and wine exists in the streets that dazzle people as soon as they walk in. Even in winter, there are still women with heavy makeup and white thighs showing, walking on the street with high boots and bags.

It's still early.

By the early morning, even the benches on the street would be occupied by drunk people.

And the pretty and wanton girls would speed away in expensive sports cars.

A hotel on this street.

A woman was sitting on the bed swing, swinging and looking out the window bored.

The man was in the bathroom, talking to the person on the other end of the phone.

Hua la la la——

After a sound of running water, Pei Youwen came out without even wiping off the water droplets. He opened his eyes wide, as if he had not yet calmed down from the shock in his heart.

"Brother Youwen, why did you come out just now? We have been waiting for you for a long time! How about I reward you by not wearing it today?"

The heavily made-up woman jumped off the swing, and her bath towel fell off as she moved, revealing a pretty good figure.

She spoke in a coquettish voice and grabbed Pei Youwen's arm.

However, the next second.

"what--"

The woman was pushed directly onto the carpet, where she was dizzy and rubbed her buttocks while wailing.

"Get out of the way!" Pei Youwen sat on the bed with a stiff body, holding the phone tightly in his hand.

"Are you crazy? Why are you pushing me?"

"You know nothing. Go out and find a cool place to stay. I'm not in the mood right now."

Then.

A stack of red banknotes was thrown over and scattered on her face.

Pei Youwen scratched his hair vigorously, and it took him a long time to raise his face. The corners of his mouth were trembling wildly, and his cheeks were filled with uncontrollable ecstasy.

"I...I'm going to be rich! I'm going to reach the pinnacle of my life!"

Pei Youwen clasped his hands together and prayed.

"Oh my God! Holy Lord Guandi! I burn incense and pray to Buddha for blessings every day, and the opportunity has finally come!"

Just now.

Jiang Zhengfeng, the noble man in his life, called and told him some things about his son. Pei Youwen listened for a long time without daring to breathe.

After hanging up the phone, he pinched his thigh for a long time.

Only then did I confirm that this was not a dream.

He was the chairman of a small company, but one day he was destined to assist the crown prince!

Young Master Jiang is the prince of the Jiang Group!
If Pei Youwen can seize this opportunity, wouldn't he have a chance to join the Jiang Group he has long dreamed of in the future... And Young Master Jiang is so young. One day, after Jiang Zhengfeng retires, as his confidant, wouldn't he be second only to Jiang Zhengfeng in the group?

Thinking of this, Pei Youwen's breathing stagnated.

(End of this chapter)