Zhou Ming and Luo Han and Zhang Weihua's dinner did not end up with any results. Although Zhou Ming had analyzed it very thoroughly for them, after all, the matter involved a lot of benefits and could not be explained simply by talking. Moreover, the phone call from Cao Jianning at the end of the dinner also made Zhou Ming give up his plan to convince Luo Han and Zhang Weihua at the dinner.

The next morning, Zhou Ming met Cao Jianning at the entrance of Nanhu Hotel. Cao Jianning was still driving his big troop. When he saw Zhou Ming coming out, he smiled and waved Zhou Ming to get in the car.

Zhou Ming and Lin Muqing got into the car, while bodyguard Zhang Lin followed behind in another car.

"I heard that you have been traveling here in Nanjiang for a week recently. Are you interested in going back to your hometown with me?" Cao Jianning turned around and asked.

Zhou Ming shrugged and said it didn't matter. Anyway, he had no better things to do in Lingnan.

After Zhou Ming's approval, Cao Jianning stepped on the accelerator, and his Bronze quickly drove onto the highway and headed towards Xingmei City in the northeast.

In this era, there were not many cars on highways, so Cao Jianning relaxed after driving on the expressway. While holding the steering wheel with one hand, he turned around and asked Zhou Ming if he had heard of Xingmei City.

Zhou Ming nodded and replied: "I have certainly heard of Cao Shuai's hometown. Xingmei not only came out of Cao Shuai, but also an important expatriate hometown in Lingnan. Many famous businessmen and celebrities from all walks of life at home and abroad, their ancestral homes and even clan ancestral halls are here."

Cao Jianning looked back with some surprise: "It's worthy of being Zhou Ming, I know a lot! I originally thought that most people in China only knew Chaoshan people!"

"The Chaoshan people are indeed very powerful, but there is no need to compete for a big or bad situation. Moreover, Chaoshan is just a regional noun, not a certain city. This comparison is too disadvantageous." Zhou Ming said, "Besides, Xingmei and Chaoshan are so close geographically, there is no relationship at all, right?"

"Haha! Zhou Ming, you are asking the wrong person. Although I am from Xingmei, I have lived in Yanjing with the old man since I was a child. I am afraid I don't know much about this area as well as you." Cao Jianning said.

In this way, Zhou Ming and Cao Jianning talked about the humanistic anecdotes of Xingmei and Lingnan along the way, and talked about some unknown family affairs of Cao Shuai. It took nearly five hours to finally arrive in Dongshan Town, Xingmei City.

To be honest, if you just listen to this name, most people across the country are confused because it is completely impossible to hear it, but in fact, this is the place where all the clan ancestral halls of Xingmei City are gathered.

Drive along the way, Zhou Ming and Lin Muqing could see many large Lingnan mansions with very Hakka characteristics through the car window.

These houses are all white walls and black tiles, with tall archways at the door, and the words flying dragons and phoenixes on them will tell everyone whose house is here; and the extraordinary houses inside, these houses have antique Hakka courtyards, and two-story and three-story western-style buildings that combine Chinese and Western styles, but no matter what, they are showing people the strength of the clan.

The Cao Family Ancestral Hall is located at the core of Dongshan Town, surrounded by mountains and rivers. The main building is a very grand two-story western-style building. The most eye-catching one is the bell tower in the middle of the main building. The huge clock face and the movement behind it are said to have been specially built by foreign craftsmen for the Cao family. Since its completion a hundred years ago, it has never stopped no matter what it happened.

Not far from the Cao Family Ancestral Hall, Dongshan Middle School is the first batch of key middle schools in the country. It has the best teaching resources in Lingnan, which is no worse than those aristocratic schools abroad that are boasted to the sky. The students who come out of this school do not say that they can go to top universities such as Tsinghua and Yan University, but at least there is no problem with key universities across the country.

Next to the ancestral hall, there is also Dongshan Hospital. This is an infamous hospital, but it has the best medical equipment and emergency treatment methods in Lingnan. If ratings are based on the Dongshan Hospital, Dongshan Hospital is definitely the first-class, but Dongshan Hospital has always been operating as a community hospital.

This is not because Dongshan Hospital is not improving, but because the most important purpose of Dongshan Hospital is to serve the wealthy clans like the Cao family in Dongshan Town. In addition to advanced medical equipment and experienced doctors, the hospital even has special helicopters, which can be transferred to other hospitals with higher medical standards in the shortest time when necessary.

Cao Jianning finally parked his car at the entrance of the Cao family's ancestral hall. This is the rule of the ancestral hall, and Cao Jianning, as a descendant of Cao Shuai, must abide by it.

Like most ancestral halls in China, there are not many people in the Cao family ancestral hall, only some elderly people stay here. When Cao Jianning saw them, he respectfully called him uncle.

According to the rules, Cao Jianning returned to the ancestral hall to worship first, and Zhou Ming and Lin Muqing also went to take a look. Here, Zhou Ming saw the genealogy of the Cao family and saw many familiar names on it, such as Cao Cao who took the emperor to command the princes.

In fact, Zhou Ming was not surprised that the descendants of the Cao family would have great prospects. After all, Cao Shuai's reputation is still high, and some political factors have made the central government acquiesce to the foundation of the Cao family in Lingnan. Therefore, it is strange that the Cao family has no future. But the problem is that many people in this regard do not have the surname Cao.

"The current clan is not as rigid as in the past. If it is just my family, it is easy to go to a dead end and it will easily lead to the idea of ​​privilege. This is not consistent with the development of the current era. Therefore, for the sake of the Cao family's further future, we are willing to accept fresh blood. Just like a joint-stock company, we can accept various shareholders, and even the president and CEO can give it to outsiders. As long as we have the greatest voice, it is enough."

Cao Jianning finished his worship and came over to see Zhou Ming looking at the genealogy. He knew that Zhou Ming would have doubts, so he explained it to him.

"Is this the rule set by Cao Shuai? It's very visionary, so in the foreseeable future, the Cao family will definitely be very heavyweight."

Zhou Ming's words are not entirely a complimentary, but the Cao family's practice of daring to trust outsiders and sharing clan resources with outsiders is really bold and has a long-term vision. Because in this way, fresh blood can be injected into the Cao family at all times, so that the clan will not become a stagnant pool of services only for a few core direct branches. More importantly, it can keep the Cao family at all times and keep the Cao family paying attention to hard work and striving hard.

After Cao Jianning's worship, he took Zhou Ming and Lin Muqing to the hall. Cao's kitchen was always ready. When they arrived at the restaurant, Cao Jianning ordered that within ten minutes, some very special dishes were served on the table.

As a boss, Cao Jianning naturally introduced these dishes to Zhou Ming and Lin Muqing: "This is a bamboo shoot, which looks like dumplings, but in fact the skin is made of potato flour, with winter bamboo shoots and shredded squid; and these, abacus stuffed with tofu, try it..."

After a five-hour drive, Zhou Ming was indeed a little hungry and did not be polite to Cao Jianning. While listening to his introduction, Zhou Ming moved the chopsticks. When Zhou Ming moved the chopsticks, Lin Muqing also moved the chopsticks.

In fact, as a person from Jingchu who is heavy in oil and spicy, Zhou Ming is a little unacceptable to the light flavors of the Lingnan region. However, these dishes from the Cao family, paired with Lingnan's special chili sauce, have a unique flavor.

While eating, Zhou Ming praised the chef of the Cao family and asked Cao Jianning: "Mr. Cao may still have a world of trouble in this meal, right?"

Hearing Zhou Ming's questioning, Cao Jianning nodded without hesitation: "Indeed, I don't want to say that I just want to invite Zhou Ming, you come here for a day. After all, we are not such idle people."

"Cao Sheng couldn't bring Zhou Ming into the Cao family, right?" Lin Muqing asked suddenly.

Cao Jianning glanced at Lin Muqing, and the expression on his face did not fluctuate. After all, he did things so obviously that as long as he was a little attentive, he could easily guess it.

Therefore, Cao Jianning nodded and admitted directly: "I have this idea, but Zhou Ming still needs to consider it yourself."

It's true! From the time I asked to bring myself to Xingmei, everything was for this invitation.

Visiting Dongshan is to show the Cao family's status in Xingmei and the strength of the Cao family. After all, when you reach the Cao family's position, you can show what industry you have and how much money you have, and even display the calligraphy, paintings and antiques you collect at home. These are too clichés. On the contrary, medical education is the embodiment of the family's potential.

The genealogy that was read for worshiping the ancestral temple was to show the Cao family's spirit of embracing all rivers and subduing talents in an unconventional manner, and also to imply that Zhou Ming could also treat him like his own people in the past.

"Young Master Cao is so polite!" Zhou Ming sighed.

Cao Jianning said seriously: "It's Zhou Ming, you are too arrogant. Just relying on your current achievements, you must be the target of the major families who are competing to win over."

"So let's talk about it. Since you respect me so much, why should Mr. Cao think that I would agree to rely on the Cao family?" Zhou Ming asked after Cao Jianning's words.

Cao Jianning smiled: "Zhou Ming, you are still so direct!"

Cao Jianning then continued: "Actually, I know you, Zhou Ming, and you don't want to rely on anyone, so our Cao family has not given you another choice. For example, it can be a cooperative relationship, just like the holding behind the company. Our Cao family gives you the guarantee you deserve, but at the same time, Zhou Ming, you can also maintain your semi-independent relationship."

"Semi-independent?" Zhou Ming noticed this term.

Cao Jianning focused on the key points and affirmed: "Semi-independent!"

Cao Jianning's confident performance made Zhou Ming frown slightly. At this time, Lin Muqing thought of something and asked: "Young Master Cao, you are so confident. It seems that the situation in Yanjing, the capital, has changed again?"

Cao Jianning shook his head gently and said, "Ms. Lin Muqing, I have a good relationship with Mr. Zhou Ming, and I like him very much, so I don't want to make our situation this time like a threat. I would rather understand now as if I was sending an invitation to Mr. Zhou Ming."

"As for what you said about the capital Yanjing..."
Chapter completed!