"You're talking about Ziyan's trust fund?!" Grandfather Huo was even more shocked. "Didn't I tell you before that I transferred the proceeds to Shaoheng a long time ago?"
"… But according to the will, the proceeds should belong to you … Shaoheng is so filial, he would return it to you as long as you ask." Zhang Feng said softly, her gaze gentle as she looked at Grandfather Huo with admiration. "Moreover, Sister Xie was so loving to you when she was alive, she wouldn't care about a little bit of money."
"A little bit of money?! A billion is a little bit of money in your eyes? More than a billion Zimbabwean dollars? "Grandfather Huo's brows gradually furrowed." Zhang Feng, have you lost your mind from being locked up? "
Zhang Feng smiled bitterly and shook her head. Her voice became even gentler. "Elder Huo, I know a billion is not a little bit of money to you and me. I might only have that much money in my entire life. But Sister Xie is different. Her assets are uncountable. Just the annual income from the trust fund is already that much, isn't it? Think about it, after so many years, how much money would that be? Can you give me your share and help me return it to the military? "
"… That's all I have in my entire life …" Grandfather Huo was stunned for a moment. He sighed heavily and closed his eyes. "16 years ago, your family of 5 to 6 people squeezed into a two-bedroom apartment that was less than 50 square meters. Today, you're telling me a billion is a little bit of money, and that you'll only have a billion in your entire life … "
Zhang Feng was uneasy. Her eyes twitched uncontrollably. She muttered softly, "I'm saying this from Sister Xie's perspective, not myself. If I had as much money as she does, I would give it to you without hesitation. You're her husband, everything she has belongs to you. Yet you're so polite and refuse to use a single cent from her. If Sister Xie finds out in the afterlife, how sad would she be? "
Although Grandfather Huo had been biased for the past 16 years, he wasn't completely muddled.
He glared at Zhang Feng and finally slammed the table as he stood up. "That's enough! How many times do I have to say this! The trust fund was created with Ziyan's dowry. I'm already embarrassed that she gave me a portion of the profits. How could you … how could you ask for it?! "
Zhang Feng didn't expect Grandfather Huo to still be so stubborn. She cried anxiously: "Elder Huo, I don't have a choice. I know I shouldn't say anything, but what can I do when I'm poor? I can't really go to jail, right? "
"If you don't want to go to jail, take out your own money to pay off the debt. It's not like you can't afford it. You're richer than me. Aren't you embarrassed to ask me for Ziyan's dowry? " Grandfather Huo said coldly, "Do you want to spend the rest of your life in prison, or do you want to commit suicide? Decide for yourself!"
Grandfather Huo angrily left the Imperial Capital Military Police and took his own car home.
Zhang Baochen didn't dare to walk with him, so he quietly turned back to look at Zhang Feng after Grandfather Huo left.
"Mom, how did it go with the chief? Did the chief agree? " Zhang Baochen asked carefully because Zhang Feng's expression was very ugly, as if the conversation didn't go well.
Zhang Feng lowered her head and clasped her hands in front of her. After pondering for a long time, she finally made up her mind. She asked Zhang Baochen to come closer and whisper in his ear: "… Keep in touch with the chief. If he agrees to lend me money to pay off the debt, then forget it and continue to keep his mouth shut. If the chief doesn't agree, you can threaten to reveal your identity. "
"What?!" Zhang Baochen was shocked. "That's not good, is it?"
With his age, anyone could tell that Grandfather Huo had an affair when his wife was still alive. Otherwise, how could he have an illegitimate child in his forties when his wife had only passed away 18 years ago …
"I'm not asking you to really say it. Why are you so stupid? "Zhang Feng couldn't help but poke at her son." Threaten, I'm talking about threatening. With Grandfather Huo's temperament, he values his reputation more than anything else, including relationships. "
"I see …" Zhang Baochen pondered. "What if he doesn't agree?"
"He'll definitely agree." Zhang Feng nodded confidently. "Trust me, as long as you threaten to reveal your identity to the media, he'll give you any amount of money you want."
"Any amount of money?" Zhang Baochen didn't think much of it. "Although the Chief has a high military rank, he doesn't have much money to spare with his dead salary."
"He doesn't have it, but his wife's trust fund does." Zhang Feng instructed her son in a low voice.
Zhang Baochen was a little embarrassed and whispered, "That's not the Chief's money, can we take it?"
"Of course we can! That's Grandfather Huo's wife's money, which means it's Grandfather Huo's money. That's what we agreed on when we got married. "
"So don't be afraid, just bide your time and observe the situation. If the Chief goes around asking for help, don't mention it. If the Chief doesn't release me in the end, go to him and threaten to reveal your identity to the media. "Zhang Feng planned everything out for her son." Got it? "
"… That's so troublesome. Why don't you sell all the properties under your name and add that to the money in your bank account? That should be enough, right? Why are you scheming against other people's money? " Zhang Baochen pursed his lips in disapproval. "As for the Chief … as long as you're released, how can he not care about you? What's the point of holding so much money? "
"I'm scheming against other people's money?! Who am I doing this for?! "Zhang Feng was about to go crazy from her son's anger." I'm already so old, what's the point of having so much money? It's all for you! You heartless bastard! "
Zhang Baochen couldn't even lift his head from Zhang Feng's scolding.
"Mom, I was wrong, I'm sorry." He apologized sincerely to Zhang Feng and promised to do as she said.
Zhang Feng nodded in satisfaction. "You've finally thought it through. Let me tell you, money isn't everything in this world, but you can't do anything without money. You have to remember that everything I do is for you and your two sons and daughters. Don't give money away carelessly. "
Zhang Baochen thought to himself, I don't even have money, how am I going to give it away?
He chatted with Zhang Feng for a while before leaving the military police to go home.
When he got home, he found Grandfather Huo sitting in his house, talking to his two grandchildren, Zhang Wenjie and Zhang Wenna.
These two kids grew up by Grandfather Huo's side and were even closer to him than Huo Shaoheng.
"Chief, have you eaten?" Zhang Baochen asked sheepishly.
Grandfather Huo glanced at him. "Not yet, I was waiting for you."
"Waiting for me?" Zhang Baochen was shocked. "Waiting for me for what?"
"Come back to the Huo residence with me. Regarding your mother's matter, we need Shaoheng's help." Although Grandfather Huo had spoken harshly to Zhang Feng at the military police station and rejected her outright, he thought about it and decided to ask Huo Shaoheng first for him to make a decision.
"Shaoheng?" Zhang Baochen shrunk his neck. "He won't want to see us."
"Don't be a coward." Grandfather Huo felt bad seeing him like this. "He's your nephew. If you have any difficulties, just tell him. How would he know you need help if you don't beg him? "
"But …" Zhang Baochen scratched his head. "I have a feeling that Shaoheng won't agree."
"How do you know he won't agree when you haven't even asked?" Grandfather Huo stood up angrily. "Let's go back."
Zhang Baochen quickly grabbed Grandfather Huo's arm and left with him to return to the Huo residence at the military headquarters.
On the way back, Grandfather Huo called Huo Shaoheng to come back.
When they entered the house, they found Huo Shaoheng already waiting inside.
"Grandfather, what's the matter?" Huo Shaoheng asked calmly, still in his military uniform.
Grandfather Huo glanced at him and frowned. "It's the New Year. Why are you still in your military uniform?"
"I'm already at work." Huo Shaoheng rubbed his forehead. "What's the matter? Hurry up and say it. I have a meeting with the people in the US tonight."
Grandfather Huo glanced at Zhang Baochen. "Say it. Didn't you say it on the way here? "
Huo Shaoheng's deep black eyes looked over. He did not speak, but his gaze was so intimidating that Zhang Baochen could not even lift his head. Zhang Baochen stuttered and almost could not lift his head.
"Hurry up and say it!" Grandfather Huo was furious. "Why are you stuttering? Are you a little wife?! "
Zhang Baochen was forced into a corner. "Shaoheng, can you help us think of a way to release my mother?"
"She was taken away by the military police. I don't have that kind of authority." Of course, Huo Shaoheng refused immediately, but used a more dignified excuse.
"… Is there really no other way?" Zhang Baochen covered his face. He was on the verge of tears.
Huo Shaoheng looked at his' third uncle '. He didn't understand how someone as smart and forbearing as Zhang Feng raised her son to be such a useless person.
"Yes, Shaoheng. Can't you think of something?" Grandfather Huo patted Zhang Baochen's back. He was very affectionate towards him.
Huo Shaoheng looked coldly at the father-son pair. He crossed his arms and said slowly, "It's not that there's no way."
"What way? Hurry up and say it! "Grandfather Huo and Zhang Baochen asked in unison.
"Zhang Feng's assets and bank deposits amount to more than a billion. Get her to hand it all over. At least half of her sentence will be reduced." Huo Shaoheng didn't finish his sentence.
That was, she could be spared the death penalty after returning the money, but she wouldn't be able to escape punishment.
If she didn't return the money, it would be worse than death.
Grandfather Huo and Zhang Baochen looked at each other.
The troublesome part was to get Zhang Feng to hand over the money …
"This … I'm afraid my mother won't be able to gather that much money in a short time. Chief, can you … lend me some? "Zhang Baochen thought for a long time but still couldn't bring himself to ask for the money directly. In the end, he used the word 'borrow'.
Grandfather Huo shook his head. "I don't have that much money. Why don't you ask Shaoheng? "
"It won't be impossible." Huo Shaoheng sat on the sofa and crossed his legs. He pretended not to hear the father and son's conversation and said pleasantly, "How about this? First, you get a power of attorney for all of your mother's assets and give her full authority to you. I'll find someone to auction it for you and see how much it can be sold for. If it's not enough, we'll think of something else. What do you think? "
Zhang Baochen thought it was a good idea. He looked at Grandfather Huo. "Chief, why don't we do this …?"
Grandfather Huo looked at Huo Shaoheng with a dark expression. He waved his hand at Zhang Baochen. "Go get the power of attorney first. I still need to talk to Shaoheng."
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