Chapter 254 - Zhou Linfeng (II) (1/2)

The elders staggered, feeling faint. Until now, they had not spoken a word to him not because they do not want to, but because they were not able to. They were too shocked and caught off guard at the turn of events.

The elders looked at each other in dismay. They have watched Linfeng grow up. He was different from the other kids. When the kids had just learned to speak fluently and count 1-2-3, Linfeng was already learning how to read and write properly. When the kids' favorite stories were fairy tales and heroic adventures, Linfeng was already reciting the Zhou and Xiong families' traditions and history.

All this time, the young kid had never complained even once that he was tired of learning and training, unlike of other butlers of his age. He even surpassed his father's endurance and patience.

When asked what he wished for, he would just answer that he wanted what would benefit the Zhou family, to make the family flourish, and let them all be proud of him.

That young Linfeng was only a five year old little steamed bun when he answered that in front of the elders.

And now this Linfeng had grown up into a promising young man.

They had not expected him to say these words in front of them.

This brought different feelings to the elders.

There were disappointment, confusion, disbelief, and relief.

Grandma Zhou choked with feelings, her eyes reddening. This was the first time she had witnessed Linfeng disobey an order and speak out his own feelings. She felt lost. She wants to uphold the Zhou family and Xiong family like always. But this time, she couldn't choose the customs over her grandson's happiness.

In her eyes, he seemed more like a boy now. A boy who also had desires in his heart.

Among the elders, Grandma Zhou had the most soft spots for Linfeng. He was her only grandchild after all.

Linfeng had learned how to mask his emotions and expression in an early age. This made it harder for the elders to know what he was really thinking about.

One time, they were shocked when Linfeng had not come out of his training after a long time. They had not seen him around either. They searched the mansion and found him passed out on his way to the training ground.

The young Lifeng was only seven back then. Because he never complained with all the training and studying, they thought he was coping well. It turned out that this young child had been sporting a fever in the past few days. His young body was pushed to the limit until his body shut down on him.

This was one of the unforgettable memories of Grandma Zhou. They failed to protect the child they loved and cared for.

From then on, Grandma Zhou always worried about Linfeng.

When this young child was hurting or was sick, who would take care of him if no one finds out? He would only bear with it alone.

Now, her grandson had actually voiced out his feelings and his decisions for once. He no longer resigned himself to bear with it. Grandma Zhou could be finally at ease.

However, as she was about to speak, beside her, Grandpa Zhou's eyes darkened.

After recovering from the shock, he took a step nearer to Linfeng, and slapped him.

The loud slap resounded in the room. Grandma Zhou looked with wide eyes at Grandpa Zhou in disbelief.

Xiong Zhi's eyes turned colder. She painfully gritted her teeth. She wanted to lash out, but she forced herself to calm down. Her knuckles turned white as her nails dug into her palm.

She had known Linfeng for a long time. This was a situation where Linfeng had to face it alone. If she speak out right now when the Zhou elders were still reproaching him, she would just put Linfeng in a tighter spot with his respected elders. The Zhou family matters was for Linfeng to handle.

Old Xiong was for her to handle. She knew that. She had decided to trust Linfeng on dealing with his elders, because he should know them better than she did.

However, seeing her beloved slapped in front of her... Her chest felt blocked, her nose astringent, and she had to forcefully push herself down from erupting at his elders.

She took a deep breath and tore her gaze away with a pale face. For sure, Linfeng would not want her to see him like this.

Because if it was her, she would feel the same.