Campus Cultivation Master
Chapter 289 - 0290: Shameless Does Not Equal Success

Zhuang Xinyan asked, "Do you know what interest that would be?"

Chu Feng replied, "It has to do with the noble families."

Zhuang Xinyan said, "It seems your intelligence far exceeds what I imagined."

Chu Feng rolled his eyes and asked, "Is there anything else?"

Zhuang Xinyan answered, "Yes. I’m waiting for you at home, come over to my place."

Chu Feng thought for a moment and agreed, "Alright!"

It was Chu Feng’s first visit to the Zhuang Family. The Zhuang Family and An Family were located in completely different directions within the city.

The Zhuang Family estate was also an independent manor, equally a feng shui treasure land, backed by mountains and facing the sea.

Perhaps because two tigers cannot share the same mountain, the various families in East River did not stay together and often even went in completely opposite directions.

After parking his car, Chu Feng saw Zhuang Xinyan waiting for himself under the moonlight, dressed in a white turtleneck sleeveless sweater.

"You didn’t have to come out to meet me," said Chu Feng.

Zhuang Xinyan replied, "You are my savior; it’s only proper that I do so."

After a pause, Zhuang Xinyan said, "My grandfather heard you were coming and is currently selecting stones, hoping you can help him take a look."

Chu Feng replied, "Speaking of which, it’s been a while since I last saw Elder Zhuang. Today is a good chance to have a proper conversation with him."

Zhuang Xinyan asked, "Am I less attractive than my grandfather?"

Chu Feng answered, "Being with you, any man would feel the pressure is too great."

Zhuang Xinyan gave a slight smile and said, "Chu Feng, who even dares to beat up women, actually feels pressure from a woman."

Chu Feng angrily retorted, "Is it Wu Di or Jin Yu, that bastard, gossiping behind my back?"

Zhuang Xinyan laughed and said, "Such things don’t need them to spread, others will naturally add fuel to the fire."

Changing the subject, Zhuang Xinyan said, "However, my grandfather really appreciates your phrase, ’willing to face scorn from thousands.’ He says if the descendants of Huaxia all had such courage, what would Huaxia have to fear in not being powerful?"

Chu Feng exclaimed, "Is Elder Zhuang talking about courage, or shamelessness?"

Zhuang Xinyan replied, "Whether it’s courage or shamelessness, you dare to do what we do not dare to. And I’ve been thinking, maybe we’re too polite on a regular basis. The reason the USA is strong is because they are shameless enough. In the financial world, Wall Street is the most shameless and cold-blooded. They can be your brothers one minute, and the next they can corner you. Their success is because of their shamelessness."

Chu Feng shook his head and said, "They are indeed shameless, but I’ve never considered them successful. The traditional culture of Huaxia has made it the political, financial, and cultural center of the world during the long feudal dynasties. I still believe that if we truly promote the essence of our traditional culture, we could once again be the center all nations look up to. So our current restrained behavior isn’t because we aren’t shameless enough. It’s because we still do not truly understand the meaning of etiquette and shame."

"Well said! That’s a true son of Huaxia!" Elder Zhuang, having come out of the room holding a stone, couldn’t help but loudly praise Chu Feng’s words.

"Grandfather, why have you come out?" Turning her head, Zhuang Xinyan, seeing Elder Zhuang walking out of the house holding a Raw Stone, hurriedly went up to greet him.

But before Zhuang Xinyan could take any action, Chu Feng had already stepped forward and took the two Raw Stones from Elder Zhuang’s hands.

"I’ve been waiting inside for half a day, not seeing you come in, so this old man had to come out and look for you," Elder Zhuang said to Chu Feng with a smile, handing over the two stones.

Zhuang Xinyan said, "What Chu Feng just said was so good, I simply couldn’t bear to interrupt."

Elder Zhuang laughed, "Are you reluctant to interrupt or you just don’t want your grandfather, this old man, to be the third wheel? Don’t worry, I’ll just take a look at these two stones, and once I’m done, I’ll be out of your hair, not disturbing you two at all."

"Grandpa!" Zhuang Xinyan’s face also turned a rare shade of red.

Looking at Zhuang Xinyan’s delicate beauty, Chu Feng found his breath catching.

Stunning!

Perhaps that was the word created for a beauty like Zhuang Xinyan.

"Elder Zhuang, both of these stones contain material, and both are top grade with plenty of water." Chu Feng deliberately changed the subject.

Elder Zhuang laughed heartily, "Chap Chu, seems like even you find this old man an eyesore. You’re in such a hurry to get rid of me, but alright, you two chat. I’ll go handle the raw stones."

Chu Feng’s face turned red. He hadn’t actually planned this, and he had changed the subject not wanting Elder Zhuang to dwell on it. But Chu Feng hadn’t anticipated that it would backfire, sinking him deeper into the situation.

Elder Zhuang held the two stones like a happy child.

After taking a few steps, Elder Zhuang turned back and said to Chu Feng, "Kid, once you’re done chatting with my granddaughter, don’t rush off. This old man wants to have a drink with you."

Zhuang Xinyan said, "Grandpa, if you want to drink, your granddaughter can keep you company."

Elder Zhuang replied, "Drinking with you puts pressure on me, you’re too rational, and you always keep this old man in check. It’s more enjoyable to drink with this lad."

Zhuang Xinyan pouted and said, "Grandpa, are you saying your granddaughter has no warmth?"

With a chuckle, Elder Zhuang said, "If my granddaughter had no warmth, then no one in this world does. I just find it more interesting to drink with this lad. You come too, and help us warm the wine."

"Alright!"

Zhuang Xinyan consented and then said to Chu Feng, "Shall we wait for Grandpa inside?"

Chu Feng followed Zhuang Xinyan into the room, where she had tea prepared for them.

Zhuang Xinyan took out a document and said, "Here’s some information we’ve just received, take a look."

Chu Feng took the document but set it aside, "You tell me. Your explanation will be more lively than what’s in these materials."

Zhuang Xinyan said, "Just say you’re lazy, no need to sugarcoat it."

Chu Feng replied, "I am indeed lazy, and besides, this document is at least dozens of pages long. The tea would be cold by the time I’m done reading it."

Zhuang Xinyan said, "Then you drink your tea, and I’ll explain."

"Alright!"

Chu Feng picked up his teacup and sipped, listening to Zhuang Xinyan’s analysis, which sounded like music to his ears.

"Based on what we currently know, the reason Jin Yu and Wu Di went there is because of Jin Enhui. Somehow, she’s got involved with the Bai Family, who are the representatives of the East River dynastic families this time. The Bai Family has substantial power; I won’t bore you with the details, as I know you’re not interested," Zhuang Xinyan concluded.

Chu Feng set down his teacup and said, "Are you suggesting that Jin Enhui dangled the advantages of becoming a dynasty in front of Jin Yu and Wu Di?"

Zhuang Xinyan nodded, "That seems to be the case."

Chu Feng sneered and said, "If that Bai Family really has ties with Jin Enhui, then I think the significance of becoming a dynasty is truly diminished."

Zhuang Xinyan looked at Chu Feng and asked, "What exactly do you know about Jin Enhui?"