A day's work is done in the morning.
“Grandpa, Wen Yi's porridge is so fragrant.”
“Wen Yi knows you love it, so she cooked extra. You eat more.”
Sha Zhen Jiang, now elderly, only needed a small bowl. Watching his grandson devour the porridge, he felt a genuine sense of contentment.
He especially cherished these rare moments of family joy.
Of course, if his grandson were to make an effort and bring another member into the family, a four-generation household would be the best outcome.
“Prepare some materials at home today. Secretary Zheng wants you to go to Xi Yuan for a work report the day after tomorrow.”
“There's nothing to prepare. I have everything memorized.”
“You, you, your head has always been smarter than others, and your heart is even more righteous.”
“Grandpa, I got that. You're hinting at something, aren't you?”
Sha Bao Yu picked up his bowl, scraped the remaining porridge into his mouth, wiped his lips, and grinned mischievously. It was a sight that would make anyone smile.
Few outsiders ever saw this side of Sha Bao Yu.
He only allowed himself to be a little carefree with his family.
Sha Zhen Jiang gestured with his eyes, signaling for Wen Yi, the resident housekeeper, to leave. Seeing only he and his grandson remained in the room, he stared intently at Sha Bao Yu with a serious expression.
…
“You little rascal, you're quite daring. You actually dared to encourage your father to go for that position?”
“Grandpa, I inherited your sharp sword!”
Sha Bao Yu was fearless, even though Sha Zhen Jiang wore a serious face.
“Besides, if Qi Yuan An and Hu Yong are vying for that position, can't my father compete too?”
“You brat, talk properly.”
“Grandpa, it's just that your grandson is too good at making money. I'm scared…”
Sha Bao Yu pulled out a recent issue of People’s Daily from the flower stand behind him.
…
“Jingzhou Sanshui Department Store, sales hit new highs, triggering a shopping frenzy.”
“Recently, Ganzhou Yongchang Huihuang Company's Mingwei No. 1 underwent nationwide field tests and reached the capital, attracting many onlookers.”
“Grandpa, these are your grandson's creations.”
Sha Zhen Jiang put on his reading glasses, took the newspaper, and read it over and over. After a long pause, he slowly raised his head, his cloudy eyes filled with surprise.
He understood Sha Bao Yu's implication.
Sha Bao Yu, born into wealth, had always been carefree. With Sha Zhen Jiang's influence, he could have lived a comfortable life.
But Sha Bao Yu was exceptional. He was a natural moneymaker, reaping 300 million USD in the international financial market.
In the domestic market, he had created two golden egg-laying hens.
Such alchemy would surely attract the attention of those with ill intentions.
Sha Zhen Jiang could still protect him while he lived. But when that day came, and Sha Rui Jin lacked the necessary power, the foundation Sha Bao Yu had built would be seized by others.
“Of course, this might be your grandson thinking the worst of people. But some things cannot be ignored.”
Sha Zhen Jiang stared solemnly at Sha Bao Yu, then sighed after a long moment.
“Some things are fated, others are within our control. Who knew our grandson would be so remarkable? Old man, I’ll fight tooth and nail to get your father that position!”
Sha Zhen Jiang radiated an unexpected aura of determination. The youthful Xiao Rui Jin who fought alongside his ancestors had returned.
“Grandpa, you're awesome! You’re so cool!”
Sha Bao Yu felt a wave of relief wash over him.
“After you return from Xi Yuan the day after tomorrow, you will represent your father and invite a few old friends of mine over. ”
“Uncle Li from the Organization Department, Uncle Liu from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Uncle Bao from the Banking Regulatory Commission, Grandpa Chen from the Party School…”
Sha Zhen Jiang rattled off a string of names, all powerful figures in their respective fields. …
Clearly, these were all members of the Sha faction.
Of course.
Sha Bao Yu wasn’t foolish enough to think that these were all the Sha faction’s forces.
Old comrades loved to keep some things under wraps.
Sha Bao Yu couldn't fathom the true depth of the Sha family's influence.
He nodded solemnly. He, representing his father Sha Rui Jin, would send a clear message.
The second generation of the Sha family, Sha Rui Jin, intended to vie for the crown prince's seat.
This was also a declaration to the outside world.
The future development of the Sha faction would undergo significant adjustments.
Before, Sha Rui Jin had no such aspirations, and the Sha family lived comfortably, watching the world turn.
Now, everything was different.
Sha Bao Yu gazed at the sky, suddenly thinking of Sha Rui Jin, who was far away in Yongchang.
Comrade Sha Rui Jin, just wait for your steady rise.
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