My Unexpected CEO Wife

Chapter 848: Zhang Jun Is Finally Convinced

The next morning, Chen Xuan came to the Zhang Family alone.

"Chen Xuan, you're here."

Zhang Jun came out with a smile to greet him, his expression a bit odd.

Observing his demeanor quietly, afraid that Zhang Yan's actions had angered him, bringing disaster to the Zhang Family.

"How is Zhang Yan doing?" Chen Xuan asked softly.

Sigh!

Zhang Jun let out a bitter sigh, "My daughter is too unruly, no words can bring her back now."

"There's nothing I can do with her now, she's wholeheartedly fixated on you, listening to no one else."

Hearing this, Chen Xuan sneered, "Uncle Zhang, I don't quite think so."

"Do you think you can deceive me with your little tricks?"

Zhang Jun was momentarily stunned, and quickly chuckled dryly, "Chen Xuan, I... I haven't played any tricks."

"Yan'Er went to find you and even jumped into the lake... I was completely unaware."

Chen Xuan waved his hand, "Whether you knew or not, I'm not interested in finding out."

"But your intentions are clear to me, wanting to raise the Zhang Family to a higher level, to enter the ranks of first-tier families."

"Or should I say, when confronting the Xu Family this time, you were already thinking that once accomplished, the Zhang Family would take the place of the Xu Family. My actions didn't let you achieve that, and you've been brooding over it, am I right?"

Being pointed out directly by Chen Xuan, Zhang Jun knew he couldn't hide it, he nodded bitterly, "Yes, I did have such thoughts, but it has nothing to do with Yan'Er."

"Nor did I encourage her to pursue you relentlessly; didn't I ask for your opinion a few days ago about her marrying Zhu Feng?"

Chen Xuan nodded slightly, "I believe what you say, that you didn't actively make Zhang Yan do this, but if I guess correctly, you approved of her actions."

"The purpose of which is nothing more than to close ties with me to elevate the Zhang Family to a first-tier family."

Zhang Jun was secretly shocked, indeed nothing can be hidden from Chen Xuan.

But admitting it now would be embarrassing.

If he kept denying, it might arouse Chen Xuan's anger, with unimaginable consequences.

So he chose to stay silent, neither denying nor confirming.

Chen Xuan said softly, "Uncle Zhang, ever since Wanxi softened relations with the Zhang Family, I haven't had any intentions to target you deliberately."

"After all, the friendship between you and my father back then had no pretense. It was just that later, due to changes in my family, when we met again there was no sentiment left."

"But now, in any case, we could be considered family, and I certainly wouldn't shortchange the Zhang Family."

Listening to this, Zhang Jun sighed deeply, "Chen Xuan, hearing you say this, I'm truly comforted, yet I feel deeply guilty and regretful."

Chen Xuan waved his hand, "Let's not talk about the past, let's address the current matters."

"After the Xu Family was wiped out, I didn't let the Zhang Family take their place, and I've explained the reason to you."

"You can't get fat eating in one bite; otherwise, with the Zhang Family's current strength, it couldn't bear it."

"Of course, I know what you're thinking— as long as I'm around, who dares to move against the Zhang Family, right? Saying that might seem like I'm deliberately neglecting the Zhang Family."

Zhang Jun forced a dry laugh, because indeed that's what he was thinking, and Chen Xuan knew it all too well.

Chen Xuan softly said, "It's not what you think, I remember telling you already, that I came to Jiangnan City just to uncover the truth about my parents' blood feud."

"I can't stay in Jiangnan City long, and barring accidents, I'll be leaving soon. When that time comes, will the Luo Family and others continue to show the Zhang Family favor?"

"If the Zhang Family is now elevated to a first-tier family position, do you think you can maintain the Zhang Family's status without me in Jiangnan City?"

Zhang Jun's face changed unpredictably, and he sighed bitterly, "Chen Xuan, I actually understand your point; it's just that my unwillingness was at play."

"But I've realized now that for the Zhang Family to enter the second-tier family ranks is already quite good. I won't desire more than that, and will seek slow development in the future."

"Rest assured, I'll warn Yan'Er not to entangle herself with you anymore."

Chen Xuan smiled slightly, "It's great that you figured it out. Before I leave Jiangnan City, I'll endeavor to let the Zhang Family hold a relatively forward position among the second-tier families."

"By then, I'll have a word with the Luo Family, and the Zhang Family's status will be stable. But if you want to step into a first-tier family, it might provoke dissatisfaction from the Wu and Qi families."

"When it comes to that, the Luo Family wouldn't go to war with those two families for the sake of the Zhang Family."

Zhang Jun nodded slightly, realizing clearly that without Chen Xuan's presence in Jiangnan City, no one could easily shake the Zhang Family.

But once he left, the higher the Zhang Family stood, the more they would incite envy, possibly resulting in more severe falls.

Becoming a second-tier family puts them in a middle position.

With the Luo Family overseeing them, families of similar strength wouldn't dare provoke the Zhang Family.

The first-tier Wu and Qi families would also have no issue with the Zhang Family.

This is the most stable situation.

Rarely indeed, Chen Xuan was painstakingly thoughtful.

At that moment, Zhang Jun truly understood Chen Xuan's intentions, feeling both grateful and respectful, mixed with a bit of guilt.

"I'll go talk to Zhang Yan, after all, this matter is somewhat tied to me too." Chen Xuan stood up slowly, heading towards Zhang Yan's room.