Chapter 294 The Mu and Nie Families Arrive! [1st Update]

With Old Master Fu gone, there's no one to protect Fu Yunshen anymore.

In fact, Fu Yunshen did not stay in the Fu family for very long.

Fu Yunshen went to the capital when he was five years old and lived there for almost ten years.

He was fourteen years old when he was taken back to Shanghai by Grandpa Fu.

Thus, he earned the title of Shanghai's number one playboy.

When Fu Yunshen was eighteen, he went to the capital, and news came from Shanghai that he had gotten into trouble with the Meng family.

So Old Master Fu sent him to O Continent overnight. More than three years later, almost four years later, Fu Yunshen returned.

All things considered, Fu Yunshen lived in the Fu family for less than ten years.

However, Fu Mingcheng still disliked Fu Yunshen because Old Master Fu valued him too much.

A spoiled young master, all he has is his face; he's good for nothing.

What makes Fu Yunshen so special?

With Old Master Fu gone, Fu Mingcheng felt much more relaxed, and the heavy weight on his heart was lifted.

Unlike the other ancestors, Old Master Fu held an extremely high position in the Fu family.

The Fu family's current status in Shanghai is also due to Old Master Fu.

To Fu Mingcheng's surprise, the old man did not hide the will, but simply placed it openly on his desk.

Madam Fu also saw it: "Mingcheng, over here."

Fu Mingcheng quickly walked over, picked up the will from the desk, and began to read it.

When Fu Mingcheng saw that Old Master Fu had left Yuxiangfang, 15% of the Fu Group's shares, and all of the Fu family's properties in the capital to Fu Yunshen, the veins on his forehead and neck throbbed violently.

Enraged, he tore up the will in his hand.

As soon as Madam Fu saw his action, she knew what was going on.

She opened her mouth: "Yu Xiang Fang... did the old man really give Yu Xiang Fang to him?"

Even though they were both prepared, they still couldn't accept it after seeing it written in the will.

Yu Xiang Fang!

The cornerstone of the Fu family!

It was taken by a playboy and squandered in just a few days.

Fu Mingcheng took a deep breath: "First, prepare for the funeral. Dad is 85 years old. This is a happy funeral, a good thing. Invite a master to come and set the time for the funeral. We also need to invite all the major wealthy families."

When an elderly person passes away at the age of 80 or above, the funeral can be considered a joyous occasion.

Therefore, the Fu family will follow custom and hold a grand banquet for three days after the coffin is laid to rest.

This presents a great opportunity for Fu Mingcheng to cultivate partnerships.

A few days ago, Su Ruan's father, Su Lianghui, gave him a definite answer, saying that he would fully support him.

He also wanted to make Fu Yunshen see clearly who was truly worthy of inheriting the Fu family.

Fu Mingcheng understood that tearing up the will was pointless.

Mr. Fu was a cautious man, and he always prepared multiple copies of his will, which were definitely notarized and had legal effect.

Mrs. Fu seemed to wake from a dream and hurried downstairs to make a phone call.

They didn't need to prepare anything like coffins; they had already brought them long ago.

No one expected that the funeral arrangements, which had been prepared for more than three years, would now be needed.

Fu Mingcheng threw the torn-up document fragments into the trash can, glanced at Old Master Fu on the bed, and then left.

On the other side.

After making phone calls to Fu Mingcheng's other siblings, Mrs. Fu hurried upstairs.

"Yichen!" Madam Fu knocked on the door and heard the person inside snoring loudly, so she simply used her key to open the door. "Yichen, wake up quickly."

"Mom, don't bother me." Fu Yichen muttered and turned away. "It's the weekend today, let me sleep a little longer."

"Still sleeping?" Madam Fu grabbed his ear angrily. "Your grandfather has passed away, what are you sleeping for?"

These words jolted Fu Yichen awake.

He suddenly opened his eyes and stood up: "Mom, what did you say?"

"Your grandfather passed away this morning." Madam Fu showed no grief, only a faint expression. "Get up quickly and come with me to prepare."

Fu Yichen hurriedly started putting on his clothes: "Wasn't Grandpa better? How come..."

As he spoke, he seemed to realize something and asked urgently, "What about the will? How did Grandpa distribute it?"

The Fu family is so large, and Old Master Fu has quite a few brothers and sisters. There are more than twenty people in Fu Mingcheng's generation alone, not to mention Fu Yichen and the others.

Madam Fu remained silent.

"Did they give it all to Fu Yunshen?" Fu Yichen's expression changed as well. "Has Grandpa gone mad? My eldest brother is still alive, why would he inherit the Fu family business?"

“You don’t need to worry about that.” Outside the door, Fu Mingcheng’s expression was icy. “Fu Yunshen is not the son of your mother and me. He is not a member of the Fu family and has no right to inherit the Fu family’s estate.”

Fu Yichen was stunned: "Dad... what did you say?"

He'd been jealous of Fu Yunshen for so many years, and it turns out Fu Yunshen wasn't a member of the Fu family?!

Fu Mingcheng ignored him and hurriedly went to find He Quan, the executor of the will appointed by Old Master Fu.

**

Within a single morning, all four powerful families learned of the passing of Old Master Fu.

Over the years, the Jiang family has steadily followed behind the Fu family, and Jiang Moyuan has always been committed to making the Jiang family surpass the Fu family and become the top of the four great families.

However, Jiang Moyuan was busy with company affairs and didn't care much about the outside world. It was only after Old Madam Ye Suhe called him back that he was summoned back.

"Passed away?" Jiang Moyuan was taken aback, a rare occurrence. After a long pause, he slowly uttered a sentence, very coldly, "It was something I expected."

Grandpa Fu's health has always been poor, and even if he is cured, he will probably have some aftereffects.

Jiang Moyuan had no feelings about this.

To him, Old Master Fu was just a stranger.

The friendship between their ancestors had long since faded by the time it reached them.

Ye Suhe was brewing tea, neither too salty nor too bland: "With Fu Yichang gone, Shanghai is about to change. Mo Yuan, this is your chance."

The Fu family members were scrambling to divide the family property, so how could outsiders not want to take over the Fu family?

Although she had previously wanted to arrange a marriage between Jiang Moyuan and the daughter of the Fu family, she had a very pleasant conversation with Madam Fu.

But what friendship lasts forever?

The Jiang family naturally prioritizes its own interests.

Jiang Moyuan nodded slightly: "Mom, I understand."

Taking advantage of the internal strife within the Fu family, the Jiang family might be able to overpower the Fu family, or even acquire several of the Fu family's major businesses.

Jiang Moyuan sat on the sofa, loosened his tie, and picked up a cup of tea.

After taking a sip, he seemed to remember something, his expression paused, and his eyes darkened.

With Old Master Fu gone, the one most affected can only be Fu Yunshen.

Without Old Master Fu, Fu Yunshen, this纨绔 (playboy), has no one to back him up.

Jiang Moyuan stroked the cup for a moment, his eyes gradually deepening.

In this way, Ying Zijin also...

Jiang Moyuan's fingers tightened slightly, he slowly exhaled, and his brows relaxed.

He heard that Ying Zijin had been kicked out of the Ying family, so he could take the opportunity to bring her to the Jiang family.

Ye Suhe noticed his change in mood: "Moyuan, what are you thinking about?"

"It's nothing," Jiang Moyuan said calmly. "I was thinking, Mom, you're right, this is my chance."

Upon hearing this, Ye Suhe nodded and did not ask any further questions.

**

Because it was the weekend, Mr. Zhong did not go to the company.

He got up at eight o'clock as usual, went out to practice Tai Chi and take a walk, and bought some groceries on the way.

Grandpa Zhong quite likes this ordinary life, and he has recently even started learning to cook.

When he got home, it was already eleven o'clock. He saw Butler Zhong sitting on the sofa, lost in thought, rubbing his eyes every now and then. He couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong?"

"Master." Butler Zhong stood up abruptly when he saw him return. "Master, the Fu family... they're holding a funeral."

Grandpa Zhong seemed a little taken aback, and mechanically asked, "Who?"

"Old Master Fu," Butler Zhong wiped away his tears, "he just passed away this morning."

Grandpa Zhong swayed, and his face turned pale instantly.

"Grandpa." Ying Zijing's eyes changed slightly. She quickly stepped forward, helped him up, and picked up the water she had prepared. "Grandpa, have some water."

If an elderly person experiences significant emotional fluctuations, it can cause considerable damage to their health.

Grandpa Zhong shuddered before managing to drink a sip of water.

Ying Zijin put medicine in the water to help him calm down.

"Zijin, go find that kid. Grandpa is fine." After finishing his drink, Grandpa Zhong didn't even have time to grieve before he thought of the most important thing. "At this moment, the person who can't accept it the most is him. Looking at him, Old Man Fu said that when he goes crazy, he even hurts himself."

After confirming that Grandpa Zhong was alright, Ying Zijing let go of his hand and went out.

**

The news spread like wildfire, and Fu Mingcheng, who intended to hold a lavish funeral, couldn't suppress it; it reached the capital city directly.

Mu Heqing also couldn't believe it.

For a moment, he didn't speak and fell silent.

Beside him, Mu Cheng tentatively asked, "Master, what about us?"

"Start the private jet," Mu Heqing quickly decided. "Head to Shanghai."

(End of this chapter)