Family Rise: Beginning with Grandfather 49

Chapter 49: Fourth Young Master of the Zhang Family

As the sun began to set, everyone gathered their things and started a fire to cook their meals.

Yang Chengzhe, a cousin of Yang Zhengshan, was in charge of cooking. Yang Chengzhe had lost his mother at a young age and had to rely on his father for support. He had taken over the family kitchen at a young age and had become the head chef. Although his culinary skills were not exceptional, he was still able to cook a decent meal.

Today, Yang Chengzhe had finally had the opportunity to showcase his culinary skills. A plate of stir-fried chicken was placed on the table, and Yang Zhengshan couldn’t help but wrinkle his nose in appreciation.

“Ah, the aroma!”

He couldn’t resist taking a bite of the chicken with his chopsticks. The meat was tender, and the flavor was savory, just the way he liked it.

Yang Chengzhe’s cooking may not have been exceptional, but Yang Zhengshan was still impressed.

“Very good, very good! From now on, you’re the head chef!” Yang Zhengshan exclaimed, giving Yang Chengzhe high praise.

Yang Chengzhe’s eyes lit up with excitement as he watched Yang Zhengshan place a chicken leg in his bowl.

“Really? Thank you, Uncle!”

The others couldn’t help but feel envious. They had not had an easy life, and meat was a rare luxury for them. It was only after their victory against the Hu Tribe that they were able to enjoy meat on a regular basis.

“Alright, let’s eat!” Yang Zhengshan said, and the group began to devour their meal.

The scene was chaotic, with everyone eating quickly and noisily. In no time, the large bowl of rice was empty.

Yang Zhengshan couldn’t help but think that he needed to save more money to support this group of young men. They needed a lot of energy and nutrients to train, and he couldn’t let them go hungry.

As they finished their meal, Yang Zhengshan went back to the Zhang residence to wait for Zhou Lan. However, he ended up waiting for three days without any sign of her.

If it weren’t for Zhao Yuan’s occasional visits, he would have thought that Zhou Lan had forgotten about him.

Yang Zhengshan was initially worried, but as time passed, his worries dissipated.

He decided to focus on the present and not worry about what Zhou Lan was doing.

As he walked out of the residence, Yang Mingzhi pointed to a nearby building. “Father, look! That’s the Hundred Medicines Pavilion. I heard they have many precious medicines inside!”

Yang Zhengshan looked up at the signboard of the Hundred Medicines Pavilion, admiring its grandeur. The three-layer building was intricately decorated, with fine carvings and ornaments.

Yang Zhengshan’s eyes sparkled with interest as he examined the building. He noticed that it was the only three-story building on the entire street, and its decorations were far more elaborate than the others.

“If only we could get our hands on a precious medicine…” Yang Mingzhi said wistfully.

Yang Zhengshan chuckled and patted Yang Mingzhi on the back. “Don’t daydream, let’s just keep moving.”

As they continued their stroll, they suddenly found the street blocked by a crowd of people.

Yang Zhengshan stood on tiptoes, trying to see what was happening, but the crowd was too dense. Yang Mingzhi quickly pulled someone aside and asked, “Hey, what’s going on?”

The onlooker, who was enjoying the commotion, grumbled, “Can’t you see for yourself?”

Yang Mingzhi smiled and asked again, “Brother, please tell us what’s happening.”

The onlooker relented, saying, “You don’t need to see for yourself, just listen to the sounds inside. It’s the Fourth Young Master of the Zhang Family beating someone up!”

“Fourth Young Master of the Zhang Family?” Yang Mingzhi’s eyes widened with curiosity. “Isn’t that the son of the Grand Duke’s family?”

The onlooker lowered his voice, saying, “That’s right! The Fourth Young Master is notorious for being ruthless. My cousin’s son got beaten up by him just because he walked too close to him.”

“And last month, the Song family’s young lady was taken by him as a concubine just because she caught his eye!”

Yang Mingzhi’s eyes sparkled with excitement as he listened to the gossip. Yang Zhengshan watched him with a hint of amusement, impressed by Yang Mingzhi’s ability to act like a seasoned gossipmonger.

As they continued to listen, Yang Zhengshan’s face turned thoughtful. He knew about the Zhang Family and their background.

The Zhang Family was one of the most powerful families in Heavy Mountain Fortress, and their Fourth Young Master, Zhang Chen, was notorious for his cruelty.

Yang Zhengshan shook his head slightly, deciding that it was not wise to get involved in the affairs of the Zhang Family. He called out to Yang Mingzhi, saying, “Let’s go, it’s not our business.”

Just as they were about to leave, a loud shout came from behind them.

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