Closer to Revealing My True Self
Chapter 656 - 424: Test Stress Resistance_2

Chapter 656: Chapter 424: Test Stress Resistance_2

Upon seeing Feng Yi, the cousin had a slight lapse in concentration.

She had come over this time firstly for the matter of materials, to discuss the sourcing and cooperation regarding diamonds.

Secondly, she took this opportunity to see her cousin, and at the same time, to support him at the event.

Some people were getting restless about the diamond business. After all, Feng Yi was young, and his status and seniority put him at a disadvantage.

Before coming, her mindset had been calm, rational, and restrained.

But standing here in this estate, looking at the person before her, she couldn’t help but be distracted.

"This child, he has grown up so well," said the cousin with a smile.

The three siblings looked like their father and also their mother.

But in terms of facial features, none resembled them quite like Feng Yi!

Plus, considering their blood relations...

Seeing Feng Yi’s face, even though it was their first formal meeting, the cousin’s face softened, and her gaze seemed to travel through him to see another figure.

The figure who had protected their growth but had already passed away.

Instead of discussing matters in the living room right away, the cousin asked Feng Yi to join her for a walk in the courtyard.

She had known very early on that their mother owned this house, but the mother never let them live here.

She just said it wasn’t suitable.

She said that in the future, there would be another new owner who was suitable for it.

As they looked at the garden scenery, the cousin remained fairly composed, asking Feng Yi about his daily work and chatting about his hobbies.

When they reached the ornamental pond, the cousin’s attention was drawn there. She sat on the low stool next to the koi pond and started to play with the water using a small net.

The plump koi in the ornamental pond, round as though inflated, were extremely lively and active, wagging their tails with vigor.

Watching them, the cousin’s eyes moistened.

Once upon a time, there had been someone who could feed the koi to be just like this.

The cousin turned to look at Feng Yi.

Feng Yi was also sitting beside her. It was impossible for him to stand and have his elder look up to him.

Just then, a breeze blew through, rustling the leaves down.

Feng Yi’s gaze did not waver, as if he had eyes on the back of his head; he quickly caught a falling leaf in his hand and tossed it aside, not letting the leaf fall on his own head.

Seeing this, the cousin was stunned, lost in a trance.

It was as if time had turned back.

Once, there was someone who did just that.

Fragments from different moments in life intertwined at that moment. Scenes that she thought would fade over time suddenly reemerged with clarity before her eyes.

After Feng Yi tossed the leaf away and saw the cousin looking at him, he even reached out his hand towards her.

He wondered if the cousin intended to touch his face or pat his head.

But in the end, the cousin’s outstretched hand paused, then gently patted Feng Yi’s shoulder.

It was that kind of affection and approval that comes from an elder.

After walking around the courtyard and sitting down in the living room, before they could chat much, Feng Yi received a phone call. It was from several influential experts.

These experts, while holding a small seminar and discussing tropical reptiles, referenced content from Feng Yi’s research report, which piqued the curiosity of other experts. They had a few doubts and wanted to inquire with Feng Yi during the discussion.

Feng Yi thought to refuse. The cousin seemed to be a very busy person, and it wasn’t easy for her to visit; he couldn’t just leave her behind.

"Business matters are more important. Go ahead and take care of it. I’ll have a chat with the butler," the cousin said warmly, "We’re family; no need to stand on ceremony with your cousin."

Feng Yi glanced at the butler again.

The butler seemed to agree.

"Alright then, cousin, you two chat for a while; I won’t be long," Feng Yi said with a grimace while heading upstairs.

He still needed to speak with the experts about playing with lizards... no, about the observations he made interacting with the lizards, carefully describing some detailed reactions on the lizards’ bodies.

Sigh, he had to be careful with his wording, not to give anything away.

Once Feng Yi was upstairs, the atmosphere in the living room wasn’t as warm and genial as before.

It carried a polite and distant air, clearly indicating that the relationship between the parties was not that close.

"He really does resemble him," the cousin sighed.

It wasn’t about the physical appearance; if it came down to looks, she and her mother were more alike.

But there was a certain indescribable feeling, one that was unique to her mother and Feng Yi.

"No wonder A’zhen treats him differently," the cousin said.

A’zhen referred to Uncle Feng Zhenzhen.

The butler lowered his eyes, showing neither agreement nor disagreement, but this silence also represented a stance of its own.

The cousin glanced at the butler. Based on what she knew of him, the old butler seemed to have a different opinion and didn’t entirely agree with what she had just said.

She didn’t mind and continued to sip her tea, reminiscing about the moments she had spent with Feng Yi as well as the information she had gathered about Feng Yi’s past.

"It’s just that, the child isn’t very shrewd," the cousin murmured to herself.

The butler’s eyebrows tightened.

He was not entirely pleased with that comment.

Meanwhile, outside the estate, three uninvited guests arrived.

Ding went to the front yard to receive them.

Upon learning that there was a visitor at Feng Yi’s place, the leading boss, Mr. Huang, inquired, "May I know who the honored guest is?"

"The boss has a relative over," Ding replied.

"Oh? A relative?"

Someone from the Feng Family in Yang City?

"Haha, I understand. If it’s convenient, let’s go over and take a look. We might know each other, and we can all enjoy a cup of tea together in this rare afternoon leisure," the boss suggested.

Moments later, Ding ushered the men into the courtyard.

As the three of them walked in, they mulled over the situation:

A relative?

A person indeed gains more relatives after becoming wealthy.

Hearing the word ’relative,’ they didn’t take it seriously.

The current development of the Feng Family in Yang City was far from its former glory; anyone could take a jab at them!

Because they didn’t feel any psychological burden, the three of them actually looked forward to enjoying the scenery of the courtyard.