Chapter 1170 - 1167: Marriage Certificate 1

Old Zhang was obviously extremely shocked, to the point that he couldn’t speak for a moment.

"As far as I know, there are two very special individuals on the plane, who are important figures of interest being sought after from various directions. Later, they detoured to Rui City, but unexpectedly transferred in South Country. We once suspected whether this involved certain matters... Alas, Yan Xixi, this child, she was innocently caught in the crossfire, she just happened to be on that flight..."

Liu Daqing sighed deeply, and only then did he come to his senses, "Big sister, being alive is a blessing, everything else can be sorted out slowly."

"Thank you."

"By the way, big sister, the information I have may differ slightly from yours. There were not only two scientists on the plane, but also one who slipped through the net..."

Liu Daqing was startled when he heard the name spoken.

She had seen this name countless times, yet she was unaware of the secrets within.

"This matter can’t be explained clearly over the phone. Big sister, when you come back, let’s talk in person."

"Alright."

Old Zhang courteously: "It’s all good. Big sister, naturally I will keep your matters in my heart. As for your daughter-in-law, it’s actually not a big issue, after all, she acted out of self-preservation. Rest assured."

Liu Daqing thanked him, "By the way, Donglin is right beside me, I’ll let him talk to you."

"No need, I initially wanted him to attend a meeting for me, but for now, it’s more important to handle family matters. This isn’t as urgent by comparison..."

It was a high-profile economic meeting, with many important inside stories expected, and Old Zhang had intended to nurture him, but Wan Donglin clearly couldn’t manage both responsibilities for now.

The two exchanged a few polite words before Liu Daqing hung up the phone.

Wan Donglin asked softly, "What did Old Zhang want this time?"

Liu Daqing recounted the visit from Old Zhang on the eve of New Year’s Eve, concluding, "Old Zhang clearly wants to groom you, but he’s afraid you might have double intentions, so he always wanted to form an alliance through marriage. But, I’ve already completely rejected it for you..."

Wan Donglin was overjoyed, hugging her and laughing heartily: "Empress Dowager, you’re so wise! It’s truly the wisest decision of your life. How could I possibly marry Zhang Chuchu? I’m terrified at the sight of her now, avoiding her like the plague, and I don’t want to see her again..."

Liu Daqing said mildly: "Don’t celebrate too soon; in everything, there’s gain and loss. Consider that without the marriage, maybe your future will not be so smooth."

Wan Donglin remained calm: "Mom, others might not see through it, but don’t you? Twenty years ago, a group of people hitched their fortunes to someone and rose to power, thinking they’d enjoy wealth and prosperity for life. Ten years ago, another group hitched themselves to Old Zhou, thinking they’d have smooth sailing from then on. But, over twenty years, look at how many groups have fallen? In the prime of life, everyone thought wealth would last forever. But what was it? Just morning glories gathering dust in the wind. Take Old Zhang today, countless people are attached to him, an abundance of blossoms, but what about five years later? Ten years later?"

Zhou Ting’s family’s splendor accumulated wealth rivaling a nation, power overwhelming, but in the end?

Where is Zhou Ting now?

Where are her descendants?

Where are the billions in gold that could rival a country?

Where are the songs and dance?

Where, even, is Huang Xiaojue?

Liu Empress Dowager sighed: "Donglin, I’m very pleased you can think this way at your age."