Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 6

Chapter 6 - 4: Inheriting the Estate

Lawyer Zhou looked at Zhang Guoqing for a moment. As expected of a lawyer, he could immediately discern his intentions: "Mr. Zhang, even if you don't accept the inheritance now, you must first sign."

"According to the Zhang Family rules, the direct grandson of the elder branch holds 60% of the shares. This does not include what is under your father's name, as well as your grandmother's inheritance. Your grandmother gave birth to your father and your aunt. The assets your father holds are also inherited by you, along with the 60% left by your grandfather in the Zhang Holding Company, which is also yours." After Lawyer Zhou finished speaking, he paused to give the other party time to process.

"After your grandfather married your grandmother, they had your father and aunt. Your grandmother's assets aside from some shares are primarily cash. These were placed under HSBC in your name when you were 5 years old by your grandfather, so your grandmother's inheritance is very clear. You only need to change the password on this bankbook, and those shares are already in your name, you just need to sign for them now."

Zhang Guoqing stared at the astronomical figures in the passbook, took a deep breath, and soon steadied his emotions. After quickly signing the relevant documents, he handed them to Zhou Jiao next to him.

At the beginning, Zhou Jiao was shocked and flustered, but now she was numb. More money was just numbers, and she knew that unexpected windfalls weren't good. Everyone knows the filthiness in wealthy families. Not to mention, from Lawyer Zhou's words earlier, there is still the mountain of the step-grandmother.

Lawyer Zhou was very satisfied with the young couple's performance, indeed, a tiger father breeds no dogs. Mr. Zhang's son and daughter-in-law are quite good, without the shock and excitement that come with sudden wealth. The young couple is composed and dignified.

"Let me now speak about your father. Your father was very excellent; he was in finance. He started his own business independently during university without relying on the family. He was renowned among many senior figures in the financial community. He participated in many company shares and advised those companies. Even now, people mention that heaven is jealous of talent." Lawyer Zhou narrated with nostalgic regret.

"When finally marrying your mother, he gathered and organized assets, invested in 7 companies in one last separation, with all the shares under your mother's name. Because your mother lost her parents at a young age, her legal heir is you.

When you were 5 years old, they were already under your name, and previous benefits were credited to the HSBC bankbook mentioned earlier. Now, first, take a rough look at the documents and sign them. These are what your parents left you. With the signing completed now, your grandmother's and parents' inheritance has been handed over. Keep these shareholder documents together, read them when you have time, and contact me if you have questions. You'll arrange specific operations yourself. All financial transactions are at HSBC. Remaining jewelry and antiques will be directly handed over by the old man to you."

Lawyer Zhou drank a cup of water, thought for a moment, and then his expression became serious while looking at the signed documents with Zhang Guoqing.

"Now, this is the last, currently with the old man requesting you to sign. The old man has not dared to publicly disclose your identity. Besides the property left by your grandmother and parents, the family assets are both a guarantee and a threat, to put it this way.

If you sign, this share can earn dividends, can control the company, control the Zhang Family. If you don't sign, the future carries great uncertainty. The old man specifically noted that if the eldest son and direct grandson's line experiences an accident, without a direct son or grandson to inherit, besides ensuring pension for the original, the 60% will be donated to the country for orphanage use."

Zhang Guoqing nodded, understanding why Lawyer Zhou mentioned the old man's inheritance last, as it indeed carries significant weight, which was also why his grandfather hadn't brought him back.

"Apart from these, let me explain in detail about your grandfather's second wife, she is your aunt. She married your grandfather when your aunt was almost a year old; your father was already 7. To prevent unfair treatment towards your father in the future, and given the importance of the family elder branch's direct son.

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