"Just a title?" Huo Shaoheng retorted. He pointed at Zhang Baochen and asked grandfather Huo, "What about him? Everyone thinks he's Head Nurse Zhang's illegitimate child. What will happen to him if you marry Head Nurse Zhang? "
Zhang Baochen's identity was only known to the Huo family, but everyone said he was Zhang Feng's son with someone else and was staying with the Huo family as a housekeeper.
Grandfather Huo had never acknowledged Zhang Baochen's identity.
This was something he felt particularly guilty about.
He was his biological son, but lived like a servant in the Huo family and was constantly bullied by Huo Shaoheng and Huo Jialan.
"Of course Baochen will change his surname." Grandfather Huo went all out, "Just like Jialan. She's not related to us by blood, but still has the Huo surname. Baochen changing his surname is the same. Who would dare to make irresponsible remarks? "
"Huo Jialan's surname is Huo. Eldest Uncle acknowledged her identity and treats her as his biological daughter." Huo Shaoheng raised his hand, gesturing for everyone to sit down, his attitude relaxed, "Although it's proven that she's not, from the perspective of marriage laws, she's still Eldest Uncle's legal heir."
"Yes, it's the same for Baochen and Jialan." Grandfather Huo sat down with Zhang Feng's help, "I married her, so her son is naturally my son."
This situation was not uncommon. Remarried men and women had their own children, and some changed their surnames after marriage.
But Zhang Baochen's situation was different.
"So you're treating everyone like fools?" Huo Shaoheng said slowly, his tone calm to avoid agitating grandfather Huo, "Marry Head Nurse Zhang, then say your biological son is someone else's son? But change his surname to become your legal heir? "
This was indeed a hurdle that could not be crossed.
Grandfather Huo was stunned by the question, his fingers trembling uncontrollably.
He looked at Zhang Feng and saw that she had lowered her head and was silently leaning against him. He then looked at her white hair and sighed, turning back to Huo Shaoheng, "Yes, as long as you and I don't talk about this, no one will think too much about it."
"You can't say that." Huo Shaoheng reached out and knocked on the conference table, "Grandfather, don't be so serious. There are many things you can do, but you can't say. There are other things you can say, but not do. For example, if you don't marry and don't acknowledge your illegitimate son, no one will know. But when you got married, he changed his surname … "
"So what? Can't I say that he's not my biological son?! "Grandfather Huo yelled and glared at Huo Shaoheng.
"Of course not." "If he really isn't your biological son, then there's no problem at all with you marrying Head Nurse Zhang."
Zhang Feng's heart sank when she heard this. She couldn't help but grip Grandfather Huo's arm tightly.
Their biological son had actually become an obstacle to their marriage. How could there be such a logic in this world? Zhang Feng gritted her teeth in anger …
Old Master Huo patted her hand and told her not to be afraid.
Huo Shaoheng continued, "… But it just so happens that he's your biological son. The DNA test has already been done, and we just took a fresh blood sample, so we can do it again at any time. You can't hide this even if you want to. "
Grandfather Huo's gloomy face turned pale.
"Under these circumstances, you still insisted on getting married. That's announcing to the world that you let down Grandmother 40 years ago. Also, Zhang Feng and you were both active duty soldiers at that time. She broke up a military marriage and had a child out of wedlock. That's a political issue. You had an affair and raised an illegitimate child. That's an even more serious mistake. Zhang Baochen, Zhang Wenna, and Zhang Wenjie are the ironclad evidence of your affair and her breaking up a military marriage. "Huo Shaoheng crossed his legs and crossed his arms in front of his chest. He glanced at them silently.
Zhang Feng, Zhang Baochen, and Qian Shihui were petrified. They couldn't say a word.
It was as if they had been forced to the top of a cliff. They could either jump to their deaths or wait to be bitten to death by a beast charging up from behind.
They would die if they advanced or retreated. There was no way out for them …
Zhang Feng couldn't hold it in any longer. She sobbed and buried her head on Grandfather Huo's shoulder. "Elder Huo, it's all my fault! It's all my fault! I secretly gave birth to the child and you didn't even know! I never had any intention of breaking up your marriage with Mrs. Xie! "
At the time, Huo Xuenong really didn't know that Zhang Feng had a child that time.
After that, Zhang Feng took a year off. When she came back, she was no different from before. Although she took care of him more diligently than before, Huo Xuenong's wife, Xie Ziyan, was still alive at that time. They were very close, and Huo Xuenong didn't care about Zhang Feng at that time.
His feelings for her only deepened after Xie Ziyan's death and the 18 years they spent together.
"Although you didn't tell me, I'm still thankful that you gave birth to Baochen." Grandfather Huo held Zhang Feng's hand emotionally. "Don't cry. Since it's already come to this, I owe you and your son an explanation."
Huo Shaoheng's expression became even more distant. He straightened his back and looked at the crying Zhang Feng. "Head Nurse Zhang, do you dare swear that you never had any intention of breaking up my grandfather and grandmother's marriage?"
Zhang Feng wiped her tears and said seriously, "I didn't. I can swear on my military rank. "
Huo Shaoheng smiled. "Why don't you swear on your son and grandson's health? I'll believe you more."
"What do you mean?" Zhang Feng's expression changed instantly. "Shaoheng, I know you're close to Mrs. Xie. I don't blame you. It's fine if you don't treat me as your step-grandmother, but don't drag my son and grandson down with you."
"I don't mean anything." Huo Shaoheng looked towards the window. The night sky was so dark. It was just like the last year of his grandmother's illness. Every day after school, he would stay by his grandmother's bedside to do homework, read to her, and talk to her. But his grandmother always wanted to see his grandfather, but she couldn't …
"At that time, I remember that every time Sister Chang came to see Grandfather and asked him to visit Grandmother, you wouldn't let her." Huo Shaoheng raised his head. "Right? Head Nurse Zhang? Do you still remember Sister Chang? "
Sister Chang was an old servant that Xie Ziyan had brought from the Xie family. She had been with her for her entire life, but Zhang Feng was still ahead of Sister Chang.
"… At that time, your grandmother was seriously ill. I was worried about the Chief's health. Of course, I couldn't let him visit often." Zhang Feng said nonchalantly. "This is my responsibility. What did I do wrong?"
"What?! Ziyan asked Sister Chang to visit me? "Grandfather Huo was shocked." When did this happen? How come I didn't know about this?! "
Huo Shaoheng spread his hands. "The Chief was so busy that he probably didn't remember these small things. But I remember. I can still remember the expression on Grandmother's face. "
Grandfather Huo's expression was so agitated that Zhang Feng panicked.
No way?
After 18 years, he still remembered Xie Ziyan?!
Zhang Feng's eyes drifted to the corner of the wall. Her heart was pounding.
Grandfather Huo turned to stare at Zhang Feng for a while before looking away. He calmed down and said coldly, "During the last year of your grandmother's illness, I wanted to see her, but she wouldn't. So you can't blame Zhang Feng for this."
Zhang Feng sighed softly. She was finally relieved.
Gu Nianzhi couldn't stand it anymore and said, "Old General Huo, you can't say things like that. You have to think about the cause and effect between the two. Was it Head Nurse Zhang who hid the news first and didn't let you see Mrs. Xie, or was it Mrs. Xie who didn't want to see you first … "
As soon as she said that, everyone understood.
Xie Ziyan had clearly asked Sister Chang to see Huo Xuenong, but because of Zhang Feng's obstruction, Huo Xuenong didn't go see Xie Ziyan. Xie Ziyan was furious and refused to see Huo Xuenong.
This was the normal cause and effect relationship.
But Grandfather Huo said that Xie Ziyan didn't want to see him in the first place, so Zhang Feng wasn't wrong to stop him. She was completely distorting the truth. Gu Nianzhi was disgusted, but didn't say anything else.
Huo Shaoheng's expression gradually turned cold. His tone became more businesslike. "Fine, if you insist on having your way, then your name will have to be removed from the trust fund. Grandmother's trust fund clearly states that if you remarry, you won't have the right to inherit. Also, once you remarry, the truth of what happened that year will definitely be exposed. The organization will investigate the mistakes you made in the first place. "
"I can guarantee that the punishment you will face will be a demotion in rank."
Because the number of generals was fixed. Every carrot had its own hole. If he didn't leave, others wouldn't be able to.
Grandfather Huo made such a huge mistake and even gave away his weakness. It would be strange if others didn't take it.
"… So, have you thought about the consequences?"
"Consequences?" Grandfather Huo murmured, shifting uncomfortably in his seat.
"Yes. First, your rank will definitely be General. As to what rank, I don't know. You probably won't be able to live in the house in the military headquarters."
"Second, you won't have a share in the trust fund. Your share will be transferred to me according to grandmother's will."
Grandfather Huo really didn't care about the trust fund. He immediately said, "You can remove my name from the trust fund. That's your grandmother's dowry. I didn't want it in the first place. "
But the issue of military rank and treatment had to be carefully considered.
He had been a soldier all his life and had fought many battles. He had always been a victorious general on the battlefield, but now he was facing a situation where he couldn't even protect his honor.
If he wasn't a General anymore, he wouldn't be able to live in the military headquarters. There wouldn't be so many orderlies and secretaries. There wouldn't be so many people visiting him during the holidays. He wouldn't have the opportunity to participate in the high-level meetings of the Empire.
His treatment would plummet.
Was he ready to accept all of this?
Grandfather Huo couldn't help but look at Zhang Feng.
Zhang Feng lowered her eyes. She was thinking about more things than Grandfather Huo.
First was Xie Ziyan's inheritance.
Although it was a dowry, Zhang Feng had always believed that since they hadn't signed a prenuptial agreement, Grandfather Huo should get half of Xie Ziyan's inheritance. The other half would be split equally between Grandfather Huo, Huo Guanyuan, and Huo Guanchen. Huo Shaoheng should only receive Huo Guanchen's inheritance.
But somehow, Huo Shaoheng actually inherited most of Xie Ziyan's inheritance. He had the meat, and others could only drink the soup.
But when it came to her son and grandson, there were only leftovers.
They were all Huo Xuenong's biological son and grandson. Why?!
But hearing Huo Shaoheng's words, Zhang Feng found herself in a dilemma.
If she didn't marry Grandfather Huo, she wouldn't be able to inherit a portion of Xie Ziyan's inheritance according to the marriage law.
But if she married, Xie Ziyan's will clearly stated that Grandfather Huo didn't have a share. She still wouldn't be able to inherit Xie Ziyan's inheritance.
Was such a will even written by a human? Was there really no problem?!
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