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Jianping is a small city, like Jingshan, it is a county-level administrative division. Compared with Jingshan, Jianping is slightly larger in area and has a stronger economy.

Jianping County is about 50 kilometers away from Jingshan County, which is not far given the current level of transportation convenience. The Zhang family's old house is located in Beikou Town, which is under the jurisdiction of Jianping.

Chapter 275 Uncle

Beikou Town is located in the northern suburbs of Jianping. When Zhang Jing arrived at his uncle's house by taxi, it was exactly 10:00 a.m.

After the death of his grandfather Zhang Hengbang, his eldest uncle Zhang Yue inherited the title of Baron of the Zhang family. In this world, and even in other countries, nobles mostly adopt primogeniture to prevent the dispersal of family fortunes. For noble families, sons other than the eldest son usually have no right to inheritance. Typically, after reaching adulthood, they are helped by their family to find a stable livelihood and given a living allowance, thus enabling them to live independently. Of course, in many cases, they also become the link and bargaining chip in family affairs such as "marriage alliances," which are generally backed by wealthy merchants or families of equal status.

After Zhang Jing's father and mother "eloped," his grandfather, in a fit of anger, declared that he would no longer acknowledge this son. Although his eldest uncle tried his best to mediate, his grandfather, in his rage, could not change his mind.

However, he didn't completely cut ties, perhaps waiting for his father to come back and admit his mistake. But both father and son were stubborn, and they never spoke to each other again. His uncle, on the other hand, maintained contact with his father, trying to mend things, but ultimately failed.

Later, after Zhang Jing was admitted to university, his uncle tried to provide him with some financial assistance, but Zhang Jing refused out of pride, and in the end, he never took a penny from the Zhang family.