radicalducati Chapter 91: As long as one's social status is "sufficient," money is plentiful; statu
Chapter 91: As long as one's social status is "sufficient," money is plentiful; statu
Chapter 91: As long as one's social status is "sufficient," money is plentiful; status is more important than money.
(Seeking monthly votes at midnight) is...
...an unacknowledged illegitimate child.
He raised his head, and a hint of tears welled up in his eyes, but he forced them back.
"My father... According to my mother, he was a Mr. Cole from England. She would never say exactly who he was until her death, only that he was of a very high status."
My mother was just an ordinary Chinese maid. After I was born... because I looked exactly like my mother and didn't have a single European feature..." He smiled bitterly, "My family... naturally refused to acknowledge me."
When I was just one year old, they gave my mother some money and then kicked us out of the house... My mother took me to Hong Kong, where we depended on each other for survival.
His deep and infectious voice described the hardships of an orphan and his widow in a foreign land, how his mother worked odd jobs to support his studies, how he excelled in his studies through talent and hard work, until his mother, worn out by overwork, finally passed away when he was fifteen.
"Before she died, she only repeatedly told me to be successful... As for who her father was, he belonged to Cole's branch..."
She just said, "Forget it, it doesn't belong to us."
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Han Zhenhua paused at the opportune moment, his hand trembling slightly as he picked up the teacup. This perfectly captured the essence of a young man with a troubled past, resilient yet filled with complex emotions towards his family of origin. (All of this had been happening since Feng Chengcheng mentioned buying a silk scarf for her mother, and had been subtly conveyed by the AI on his phone.)
The plan was meticulously crafted through the fusion of O different reasoning techniques, and the practitioner practiced countless times in front of the mirror until the technique was so skillful that it was completely natural and without any trace of acting!
Originally intended for the Feng family, it was used ahead of schedule by some twist of fate. Indeed, "opportunity only favors the prepared mind"!
Just like the tricks that the mistress of Deyun Society prepared to deal with the crown prince in her previous life, she used them on her eldest brother in advance. Not only did she successfully resolve the crisis of the coup, but she also terrified the crown prince!
Eileen's eyes had already reddened from listening, and she took out her embroidered handkerchief to gently wipe away her tears.
William Rawls's smile faded, his expression turned grave, and his eyes flickered with sympathy and... the shrewdness and calculation of a long-serving politician and high-ranking official.
perhaps?..
William Rawls suddenly realized that Han Zhenhua was now a top billionaire with a net worth of tens of millions of dollars, and he also received 80% of the 18% oil field dividends every year. Although he also received 20% of the 18% total oil field revenue, he was far from being able to compare with him!
Although I don't know if he's telling the truth or not, but...
William Rawls quickly exchanged a knowing glance with his wife.
He gently patted Han Zhenhua on the shoulder, his tone full of sympathy: "Child, I never imagined you had such a painful past."
It's truly...heartbreaking.
He abruptly changed the subject, as if suddenly remembering something, and said to his wife in a slightly surprised and joking tone, "Eileen, listen to what Zhenhua's nephew has gone through... Why does this sound so familiar?"
Do you remember? Your third brother, David Cole, who died young, didn't he have a... well... fleeting affair with an Asian maid when he was studying in England?
Later, I heard that there was a child, but that was almost twenty years ago, and the family considered it a rumor, right?
Eileen Cole, a woman of great intelligence who had long been the wife of a high-ranking official, immediately understood.
She sat up abruptly, her face showing extreme shock and sudden realization. She covered her mouth with her hands, and tears welled up in her eyes instantly. (I know I'm lying!)
I know the other person knows I'm lying!
The other person knows I know I'm lying, but I'm still lying! : "God! William! Now that you mention it... Oh my God! David! My poor brother David!"
He... he was indeed studying at Cambridge back then... and before he died of illness, he seemed to have vaguely mentioned... a connection in the East... time, place... oh my god!
Zhenhua! You...you described your mother's age, her experiences...could it be...could it be that you are the long-lost child of my poor brother David?!
Han Zhenhua was completely dumbfounded, but then a thought struck him, and he slammed the teacup on the coffee table with a clatter. He stood there with his mouth agape, speechless for a long time, as if he had been stunned by this sudden "truth".
But in his heart he thought: Holy crap! This acting, this teamwork, the Oscars owe you both an award!
"This... How is this possible?" Han Zhenhua's voice trembled with feigned disbelief.
"How could it be impossible!" Eileen stood up excitedly, walked to Han Zhenhua's side, held his hand tightly, her eyes filled with tears, "Child! Look at your eyes, that stubborn look, exactly the same as David's when he was young! And your intelligence!"
We members of the Cole family are born with a talent for physics and mathematics! There's no mistake! You are my own nephew! The son of my poor brother!
William nodded in agreement, "Fate, it's truly a destiny ordained by heaven! No wonder I felt an instant connection with you the first time I met you! It turns out we really are family!"
A situation that "everyone knows is fake"
A dramatic and melodramatic family reunion ensued...
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Eileen hugged Han Zhenhua (who was a little stiff but tried his best to cooperate), William patted his back hard, and even Jackson Cole stepped forward, put his thick arm around Han Zhenhua, and said in a loud voice: "Good lad! So he's my own nephew!"
My brother David would be at peace in heaven if he knew he had such a successful son!
Han Zhenhua was so "excited" that he became incoherent, and even squeezed out two "happy" tears from the corners of his eyes. He instantly changed from "Mr. Zhenhua Cole" to "Aunt Eileen's nephew", "Uncle William's nephew", and "Uncle Jackson's nephew".
Looking at these American relatives who had suddenly become so "affectionate," Han Zhenhua was filled with emotion.
He seemingly acted on impulse and said on the spot that, in order to thank his aunt, uncle and uncle for their deep affection, he was willing to transfer 4% of his 18% oil field profit rights to his aunt Erin, another 4% to his uncle Jackson, and keep only 10% for himself.
In this way, the "dividend rights" held by William Rawls and his family are almost equal to those held by himself, the "largest shareholder"!
This decision stunned William and his wife, as well as Jackson, followed by an overwhelming joy that far exceeded their expectations (they knew that "recognizing relatives" would bring certain benefits, but they never dared to imagine that it would be this great; subconsciously, even a one or two percent benefit would be a huge surprise)!
Although they knew the blood relationship was fake, Han Zhenhua's "foolish" sincerity and huge concessions made them completely and sincerely willing to accept this "nephew" who was "studied to the point of being stupid" (in their opinion), but was extremely lucky and valued family ties very much!
It seems he really is just a "child". Only a child would value family ties more than a huge amount of real money.
"Child! This...this is too much!" Eileen pretended to decline, but the joy in her eyes was undeniable.
"Uncle, Aunt, Uncle, we are family. Money is not important, family is." Han Zhenhua said with utmost sincerity.
He knew perfectly well that trading 8% of the potential future dividends, which could amount to tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of dollars, for a solid backer in the American political and business world and a flawless identity was an extremely worthwhile deal!
Compared to the many more opportunities in the future, this dividend right is just a drop in the ocean.
If you want it, just tap your phone and you can have the world's largest iron ore mine in Brazil's Vale, the world's largest gold mine in South Africa, or the world's largest semiconductor nickel mine in Jakarta, Indonesia.
As long as one's social status is "respectable enough," one can have as much as one wants. However, as the saying goes, "If one's virtue does not match one's position, disaster will surely follow; if one's wealth does not match one's position, the same applies..."
Status is more important than money!
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