Rebirth in the 60s: A Path to Counterattack-Chapter 382. Not playing by the rules

Thank you!

Feng Ju, who was equally startled by the determined, uncompromising look of his precious apprentice, opened his mouth, filled with gratitude as he looked at Lianshan.

A mentor and his disciple over many years, dedicating heart and soul to teaching.

To him, Lian En was officially a student, but their emotional bond was deeper and more harmonious than that of an average father and son.

Though his apprentice never spoke, knowing his mind, always overthinking and occasionally getting caught on trivial points, Feng Ju was helpless.

Rumors are like knives, capable of destroying from within.

Already amidst the storm, with heavy pressure.

At such a moment, any hint of disdain from Lianshan and Shuzhen could be the final straw to crush the camel’s back.

Although, for over a decade, having witnessed Lianshan as a perfect father, caring more for Lian En than his own children, Chenchen and Lian Xi.

Yet, there’s an emotion called resentment!

After all, when that video of Dai Weiguo was broadcast, it was as if he put a blatant stigma on Lianshan in front of the nation and even the world.

Blatantly labeling him as a fool who picked up someone else’s discarded shoes and even raised their child.

In such circumstances, Lianshan could still maintain his composure, open-mindedly embracing and guiding Lian En.

Feng Ju couldn’t help but offer great respect, sincerely saying thank you.

"A father should take care of his own son, do you need to play the meddling dog thanking me?" Lianshan said disdainfully, full of derision: "Don’t think just because our Lian En calls you Master and promised to take care of you in old age, you are now on par with me. Dream on, my eldest son has been closest to me since childhood, even Shuzhen takes a step back. You? Not even worth mentioning!"

Feng Ju: Truly angry but had to maintain a smile.

At this critical moment when Dai is forcefully encroaching, internal disagreement is not wise.

But even joining forces against a foe, don’t expect Feng Ju to humble himself much in front of Lianshan.

The first step, however, is to pull the disciple out of the situation.

No matter the proximity, Dai Weiguo being Lian En’s biological father is an undeniable fact.

In this culture of the Republic, rooted in filial piety for thousands of years, no matter how vile, sordid, or sinister Dai Zha had been before.

As long as he showed a semblance of repentance and waved the flag of critical infirmity, he could quickly garner substantial sympathy.

Being in the son’s position, whatever Lian En did, he would inevitably face public criticism.

After all, the idea that children do not speak of a father’s wrongs, and there are no wrong parents anywhere, is deeply ingrained in national morality.

Having such a despicable father is misfortune enough, Feng Ju insisted he must not let his precious apprentice be further labeled cold-hearted, ruthless, narrow-minded, and stingy.

"Tsk, are you silly? All of us, a hand from each person, could tear that Dai into pieces, why should Lian En need to act?

That scum isn’t worth letting my eldest son be branded for denouncing his father as selfish and cold-hearted!" Lianshan sneered, giving Feng Ju a look that asked if he was stupid.

Both father and master were well-intentioned, wanting to isolate him from the matter.

But as it was all because of him, how could he watch his family and seniors exhaust their minds and efforts for him, while he detached himself and withdrew from the whirlpool?

At the very least, he must advance and retreat together with everyone!

As the son aligned firmly with them without being swayed by Dai Zha’s wealth promises, Shuzhen felt extremely gratified.

However, Feng Ju and Lianshan’s considerations were valid, and such a dilemma was not for the son to participate in.

With a gentle motherly smile, in an undeniable tone: "Darling, you have been fully preparing for the art exhibition these days, wishing to present a grand, perfect art show to all art-loving guests, which was already extremely exhausting.

Yet, you thought what was especially successful art exhibition hid such a truth. As a perfectionist, and your zero tolerance for deceit, unable to bear the blow, you ran a high fever and ranted that night, now hospitalized in a delicate condition."

Um...

Lian En was a bit bewildered, at such a critical time, what was he doing being hospitalized?

But Feng Ju and Lianshan both had eyes shining brightly, each giving Shuzhen a thumbs up.

High indeed!

Truly high!

With the excuse of not bearing the blow and being hospitalized for a high fever, he could smoothly withdraw from the situation, right?

And the words about being a perfectionist and having zero tolerance for deceit were a sharp slap to Dai Weiguo’s brazen face!

Your remorse and guilt have already sent the child to the hospital; how could you have the face to continue with this remorse and guilt?

Shuzhen laughed; regarding face, Dai never had nor wanted it.

Otherwise, how could he have squandered over six million to make a scene on television?

That guy wasn’t oblivious to their social connections; he knew she had enough power to make his sordid affairs known to every household, right?

Insisting on his course was merely because he had long discarded his old face.

She estimated if she tore down his facade, he would immediately weep and regret, playing the dying man’s testament act.

Then, under the guise of fulfilling a last wish, offer half or even all his estate to aid the hometown’s development.

Given the guy shifts as a Hong Kong businessman now, possessing a remarkable worth, right?

In the current climate where investment attraction is everywhere, as soon as the word spreads, there’ll be many eager souls, rapidly revitalized with enthusiasm. Presenting themselves solemnly to her and Lian En, they would likely either preach about national interests overriding everything or speak about letting others go being equivalent to letting themselves go.

Seriously, just thinking of it is disgusting enough.

To avoid such disgust, Shuzhen chose to approach the problem differently, playing off script: "Ask Uncle Wu for help, see if we can find a particularly skilled national doctor. Since traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes looking, listening, questioning, and feeling, have someone watch the original video, see if it’s possible to confirm whether that Dai Weiguo was feigning illness.

If not, I can say for the sake of my reputation, family harmony, and considering the wishes of my other kids, I’m willing to solve it peacefully, persuading Lian En to acknowledge him as his father. Find a way to coax him out, let the doctor observe him up close.

As long as it’s determined his terminal illness is non-existent, and his purpose was a ruse to force Lian En through public opinion into acknowledging a disgraceful man who abandoned his wife and child for wealth. Then, after his second wife’s family faced trouble, tried to ’do what’s right’ to climb with the father-in-law and brother-in-law’s blood. Having served time for corruption and bribery, and only thought of repentance after facing no heirs, as a father!"