Seeing Qiao Qiao's father again, it was really not a pleasant thing to meet under such circumstances.
It's easy to understand... If it was you, you met a man who abducted your daughter, and this man was already married, and he was in the underworld, the kind who committed murder and arson. If you were a father with a daughter, you wouldn't take kindly to such a man.
Guided by Ning Yan, I arrived at the innermost luxury suite on this floor.
There were two men standing at the door, probably Mr. Qiao's subordinates. They looked at me vigilantly, but they didn't stop me because Ning Yan was there.
Walking into this suite, one could smell a strong smell of cigars. In the living room outside, Mr. Qiao's body was sunk deeply in a single sofa. He looked a little older than last time, or rather He was a little more tired, his hair grew a little longer, and there was a strand of messy hair on his forehead, covering his eyes. His gaze seemed to be a little absorbed, and he didn't care that someone came in from outside, but carefully stared at the cigar butt in his hand. A little spark on the cigar flickers on and off.
Fang Nan was dressed in professional women's attire, which was produced by a famous brand. The workmanship was excellent, and the good tailoring perfectly brought out the charm and plump curves of a mature woman. Unfortunately, the proper light makeup on her face could not cover up her dark circles. Her face was also a little tired, but she seemed to be trying to hide it, Fang Nan's eyes were a little cold...
Of course, when I opened the door and came in, Fang Nan stood up immediately, the ice in her eyes faded instantly, and her eyes gradually became hot, looking at me deeply, she seemed to want to run away immediately It was coming towards my arms, but she raised her hand a little, then stopped, and barely covered it with a blunt smile on her face: "Chen, Chen Yang, you are here. We are waiting for you."
Fang Nan's behavior was a little strange, she seemed to avoid looking at me, her eyes just turned around on my face, although she showed strong reluctance and excitement, she forcibly turned her head away and forced a smile: "I don't need to introduce you? This is Mr. Qiao, I think you should know each other."
I suppressed my inner curiosity, walked to Mr. Qiao's side, and held out my hand: "Hello, Uncle Joe."
"Don't dare." Qiao Qiao's father glanced at me and said calmly, "You should call me Mr. Qiao instead of uncle."
Hmm... a little angry.
I smiled, seeing that he didn't intend to shake hands with me, I shrugged my shoulders, withdrew my hand, then glanced at Fang Nan, and sat on an empty single sofa by myself.
Soon, a person whom I haven't seen for a long time, Fang Nan's secretary, Ms. Qian Pan, brought in two cups of coffee from outside. I met an acquaintance and tried to say hello to her, but I saw Qian Pan winking at me quietly, as if to tell me not to speak.
"Fang Nan." Qiao Qiao's father took a puff of the cigar, then slowly flattened his legs and sat up straight, with a sophisticated smile on his lips: "You... so the buyer you mentioned is Chen Yang? Hmph... I admit that he is doing a lot of business now. But in China, many things cannot be opened with money. I came here with sincerity, but you brought out Chen Yang to block me? "
Fang Nan's expression remained unchanged, his eyes were indifferent, and he said slowly: "Mr. Qiao, you are an elder I respect, and you are also an old senior in the mall. How dare I disrespect you?"
"Business is business." Qiaoqiao's father smiled thoughtfully, but the smile didn't have much joy, but a bit of oppression: "I like to keep the business simple. You sell and I buy. Fair trade... But you are giving me such a deal now, but it is not in line with your Miss Fang's style. "
Fang Nan suddenly smiled. She had a sullen face, but she smiled suddenly, like a spring flower blooming. At this moment, Fang Nan was full of the calm and composure of a strong woman: "Mr. , although I also rely on the support of some family members, but I can go all the way to this position, naturally I will not be ignorant of the rules. But this company was built by me, and I have to entrust it to a person I trust. .As for the price..." She smiled, paused intentionally, and then said slowly: "Neither you nor I are short of money."
"My own business is like my own children. Finding a lover to entrust is also the meaning of the question." Qiao Qiao's father looked at me and said with a smile: "But you are really sure that he is a worthy lover? This kid is now The net worth is several hundred million, but I am afraid that it is still a little bit lacking when we are wading in the pool. It is you Fang Nan. I know, you gave me this company, so it will naturally make it develop well."
Fang Nan just laughed, but didn't answer. After Qiao Qiao's father finished speaking, he waited for a while. Seeing that Fang Nan was unmoved, a strange expression flashed across his face. He stood up, laughed, and said: "Okay, since that's the case, I won't say more. You can make a decision after you have figured it out. Whether this business can be done or not is up to Miss Fang."
He casually stubbed out the cigar, but walked over to me. I stood up immediately, but he looked me up and down for a while, then nodded, and said lightly, "Very good, you are very good."
When he said this, I always thought he was talking ironically or angry, but listening to his tone, he seemed very calm, not angry.
Then I heard him continue: "You are doing very well in North America. I heard that you have joined Hollywood again. Young man, you are very energetic in doing business. Hmm..." He patted my shoulder hard: "Unexpected Ah... You just came back, but the first business was taken from someone like me, Joe. Hey! The younger generation is awesome, the younger generation is awesome!"
After finishing speaking, Qiao Qiao's father raised his legs and strode towards the door. When I was still at a loss, he looked back at me: "Tell Qiao Qiao, even if she hides in the sky, she is still my daughter! I can't hang around outside forever!"
After speaking, he opened the door and went out. It was only when he heard the sound of closing the door that he revealed a trace of his inner anger.
It wasn't until Qiao Qiao's father walked out of the room and closed the door that Fang Nan's body, which had been sitting upright, suddenly leaned back. She shook her head, sighed, and then raised her head to look at me, her eyes were moist and pitiful , whispered: "You are here... You are finally back."
Seeing her weak and helpless appearance, I felt very distressed. I immediately took two steps up, half squatted beside her, grabbed one of her little hands, and said softly: "Well, I'm the one who came back... What happened? What's the matter? You don't look very well."
Fang Nan smiled sweetly, tilted her head slightly on my shoulder, and said softly: "It doesn't matter... you are back, then you don't have to worry about anything."
After she leaned her head on my shoulder, she didn't move or speak. I was wondering, but I felt that the shirt on my shoulder was wet. I looked down, and it turned out that Fang Nan was holding my neck, but she was holding my neck. Sobbing silently.
I felt a pain in my heart, so I quickly hugged her and said in a low voice, "What's the matter?"
She doesn't speak.
I sighed: "Oh, it's my fault... I didn't go to see you immediately after I came back. You must be sad. I'm sorry for you, you... don't cry."
"No, it's not..." Fang Nan wiped away her tears, forced a smile to herself, shook her head and said, "It's not you."
Her smile made her look even more tired and haggard, and even the delicate makeup couldn't hide it. Fang Nan's eyes were still bloodshot, apparently due to poor sleep quality recently.
As soon as I let go, Fang Nan grabbed me tightly as if startled: "Are you leaving? Where are you going?"
"I'm not going, I'm not going anywhere." I didn't dare to pull out my hand, so I let her grab it, and said in a low voice, "Your face is ugly, I'll help you go in and rest."
Fang Nan just hummed, and then naturally hooked my neck with both hands, I hooked her knees with one hand, then hugged her horizontally, walked to the inner bedroom beside me, gently Put her on the big bed.
Originally, I thought that after the two of us met, there should be that kind of intense and enthusiastic scene. I even thought that Fang Nan would cry to me, resent me, or miss me... But now it seems that her reaction is quite calm, It wasn't as intense as I expected.
Fang Nan lay on the bed, half closed her eyes, let me unbutton her coat, and then pulled the quilt to cover her.
"You look bad, what's wrong?"
"Hmm..." Fang Nan curled up under the quilt, rested her head gently on my lap, put her body in my arms, and suddenly raised her eyelids to look at me: "Chen Yang... I put the dark blue How about some entertainment for you?"
"..." I was stunned, and it took a second to react: "What?"
"I... I'll give Deep Blue Entertainment to you, okay?" Fang Nan repeated, this time speaking louder and clearly.
"You... don't say these childish things." I smiled, and gently pinched the tip of her nose: "Are you kidding, such a big company, do you just give it away?"
"It's not a gift... It's a gift to you." Fang Nan looked at me seriously: "You are not someone else."
"That's not okay." I shook my head: "How can you just let go of your hard work in such a big company."
I thought of the conversation between Qiao Qiao's father and Fang Nan just now, but I gradually understood the signs—could it be that Fang Nan wanted to sell Deep Blue Entertainment
"Did you encounter any problems?" I restrained my joking tone and looked at her seriously: "Is there something wrong with your company? Lack of capital turnover? Problems with the company's operations? If you need , I can help you, what difficulties have you encountered? If there is a lack of funds, I can transfer them to you immediately."
"No..." Fang Nan smiled feebly, she glanced at me, and suddenly said, "Do you think I'm an incompetent female boss? Do you think that my deep blue entertainment relies on...my family relationship Did it just develop?"
"Of course not." I looked at the long eyelashes on her eyelids and smiled, "Don't forget, I was your driver once. I know how capable you are."
"That's fine." Fang Nan sighed: "There is no problem with the company. Now tens of millions of cash can be transferred from the company's tent at any time, and there is no foreign debt outside. The company is running very well, and there are no difficulties...just..."
"Just what?" I frowned.
Fang Nan suddenly struggled to sit up, she even got out of my arms, leaned on the bed, and looked at me seriously: "It's just that I can't continue to run this company now, I have to get rid of this company as soon as possible .”
"Why?"
Fang Nan's eyes were complicated: "Don't ask. Anyway... I don't want to give this company to others, I want to give it to you."
As she spoke, she couldn't help becoming a little childish. I comforted her and continued, but Fang Nan looked very determined. I had no choice but to ask her the reason and she refused to tell her, so I had no choice but to stabilize her first.
"Okay, even if the company is transferred, it's not just a word or two. For such a big matter, we can talk about it after you rest." I gently hugged her and lay down again: "You Your complexion is very bad... If you don't get a good night's sleep, I'm afraid you will become a yellow-faced woman."
Fang Nan was startled, and covered her face with her hands: "I... do I really look old?" She suddenly became anxious: "Do I look old and ugly?"
"No!" I quickly comforted: "You are fine, but you are a little tired. You are very beautiful, very beautiful... How could our daughter-in-law not be beautiful?"
Only then did Fang Nan feel relieved, she lay down again, and said in a low voice: "I know I'm old, I'm so much older than you... I... know..." As she spoke, her voice became muffled, her eyelids blurred. After struggling a few times, it finally closed slowly, and murmured in his mouth: "I know, I'm older... so much... I figured it out... I... won't pester... your... you..." As she spoke, her mind was gradually blurred, but she still reached out and grabbed a corner of my clothes, and then she seemed to breathe a sigh of relief: "You... don't go, I still have a lot... think, tell you..."
Fang Nan actually fell asleep in just a short while.
To be honest, I am a little strange... Logically speaking, I know Fang Nan's feelings for me.
We haven't seen each other for so long, even if she doesn't hate me, and doesn't cry and fight with me... at least she won't fall asleep as soon as we meet!
Just when I was full of surprise, I heard a light knock on the door, and then the bedroom door opened a line. Qian Pan stood at the door, asked me silently with his mouth, and made a gesture, which means "she Are you asleep?"
I nodded, and Qian Pan winked at me, asking me to come out and speak.
I remained calm, Fang Nan grabbed the corner of my clothes and dared not take them out, for fear of waking her up, I could only take off my coat and walk out of the bedroom with only my shirt on.
I haven't seen Qian Pan in the past three years, but she looks more shrewd and capable. In the past, she was just Fang Nan's capable secretary and assistant, but now she looks more stable.
"Sit down, Chen Yang." Qian Pan smiled at me. This woman in her thirties is not beautiful, but she looks clean and fresh.
I smiled and sat down: "Sister Pan, we haven't seen each other for many years, how are you doing these days?" Then I sighed: "Oh, I remember the days I spent in Deep Blue Entertainment... Well, when you first came to the company, you took good care of me. I still remember that time... the company was holding an underwear show in a shopping mall, but the model agency I booked had a problem, and there were no female models temporarily, so I found a Helping the young lady to make up the count, and even appeared in the next day's newspaper... At that time in the office, you slapped the table at me, stared at me and scolded me for a long time."
Qian Pan blinked at me, and said with a smile: "Yes...you are the most daring person I have ever met in my life. But that incident has a miraculous effect in the end..."
"Yes!" I laughed, "In the end you decided that the company rewarded me with a bonus instead."
After recounting the past for a while, I immediately changed the subject: "Okay, let's not gossip, we are old acquaintances for many years, I will invite some old friends to dinner another day, let's get together, and then we will slowly catch up on the past Let's go... Sister Pan, I'm still a little surprised about what happened just now. What happened to Fang Nan? Did she encounter any problems?"
Qian Pan smiled, holding a cup of hot tea in front of her with both hands, and said with a smile: "Chen Yang...don't call me sister Pan, now I can't afford you to call 'sister'. You have a different identity now ... I know that you are nostalgic and a good person. I also know that you don't care. But your status is different now. Sometimes, you have to pay attention to what you do and what you say. Your words and deeds can no longer only care about you So, you can still call me Qian Pan, or Miss Qian. I’m just a secretary of Miss Fang. If it spreads and you call me sister, even if you don’t care about it yourself, if you let others know, they will make fun of you Yes. In this circle, identity and airs are not useless. Sometimes this is face, if you lose your identity and people make fun of you, it will not be good for your future development in this circle. "
What she said was very sincere, and I couldn't help being grateful: "Thank you."
Qian Pan nodded, and said with a smile: "Well... I know you must be very curious now... Oh, actually, if I say it, don't blame me."
"What's wrong?"
Qian Pan shook her head, with a sigh on her face, she glanced at the closed bedroom door again: "First of all, I want to apologize to you... Well, Miss Fang fell asleep... You must be surprised, right? Logically speaking, she actually I miss you very much, the moment you met, she suddenly fell asleep... Actually..." She sighed, took out a small plastic bottle from her coat pocket, and put it gently on the table.
"This is… "
"Sleeping pills." Qian Pan said in a low voice, "Miss Fang has been in poor health recently. She hasn't closed her eyes for three days, and she almost fainted in the company just before she came up. She's not in a good state of mind recently. , some anxiety transition, the doctor prescribed medicine for her, but now she is sometimes in a trance, I am worried that if she takes the wrong medicine, it will be dangerous, so I will keep her medicine... " said At this point, she smiled bitterly: "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry... I didn't know you were in the hotel too. Fang Nan hasn't closed her eyes for three days, and she even refuses to sleep. I asked her to sleep and rest, but she refused... I have no choice but to It can only be done in a small way.”
"oh?"
"Well, just now, when Mr. Qiao and Ms. Fang were about to finish talking, I put some sleeping pills in Ms. Fang's tea...don't worry, it's quick-dissolving and quick-acting. It doesn't have any toxic side effects. It just allows her to sleep well. It's just a sleep." Qian Pan sighed: "I'm afraid Miss Fang will find out after she wakes up, and she will definitely scold me severely."
But I said solemnly: "Thank you! Don't worry, she won't scold you. You are doing it for her own good!"
I frowned tightly... Is Fang Nan's health so bad recently? Three days without sleep...and fainting? Anxious transition
"Actually, I know you must have many questions." Qian Pan said slowly, "But I'm just her secretary. I don't know much about many things. I can only tell you what I know."
"Hmm!" I looked at Qian Pan seriously.
"Chen Yang...you...well, I don't know how to say it. Uh...you and Miss Fang are already together, right?" Qian Pan hesitated for a moment, carefully considering his words.
I was a little embarrassed, and gave a wry smile: "This... our relationship is a bit complicated... Well, we are together."
"Well, then, you should know something about the background of Miss Fang's family, right?"
"I know." I nodded.
"That's good." Qian Pan said in a low voice: "I have worked in Deep Blue Entertainment for many years, and I have been working with Miss Fang since the company was founded. I know Miss Fang very well. I also know how much she has spent on her feelings for this company... But just a few days ago, she suddenly told me in private that she was going to transfer the company out."
"Why?!" I sat up straight and stared at Qian Pan closely.
"Not sure." Qian Pan shook his head: "The only thing I know is... it seems to have something to do with her family's background. The relationship between Miss Fang and her family is very complicated... I know her family's background is very powerful and powerful... But she seems to be at odds with her family and rarely contacts her family. But this time, she seems to be under pressure from her family... It seems that someone in the family does not allow her to continue to do business, saying that it will bring bad influence to the family In fact, Ms. Fang has been under such pressure over the years, but her relationship with her family is very stiff, and she has never been willing to compromise with her family. But this time, it seems that she has reached an agreement with her family. The condition of the agreement is that she ends This company, get out of business. Give up your business."
"Why..." As soon as I blurted out, I wanted to ask why, but before I could say the last word, my mind suddenly jumped!
Reached an agreement with the family? Give up your career
Got an agreement
I suddenly remembered what Wu Gang said: "Fang Nan begged for this opportunity for you!"
Could it be... because of me
"Actually, Ms. Fang has always been under the pressure of her family when she runs this company. She is a woman, and her family background is... Well, with her status, her family is very opposed to doing business in public. Now, I don't know what the agreement she reached with her family is for... Recently, Ms. Fang has suspended several projects in the company, and it seems that she is really planning to end the company... Mr. Qiao is one of the buyers and has already talked with Ms. Fang It’s been a long time. Mr. Qiao’s offer is quite good, but I don’t know why Ms. Fang has been reluctant to make a decision..." Qian Pan said, took a deep look at me, and said in a deep voice: "Maybe ... because of you."
I stopped talking.
I can't say anything...
Now I really want to ask Fang Nan face to face immediately!
Could it be that she really gave up her career just because of me, pleading with her family for my affairs
The feeling in my heart is very complicated, I can't help but pick up the cup and take a sip of tea...
so bitter! So astringent!
Taking a deep breath, I smiled forcedly: "Thank you for telling me this."
"Well, after Miss Fang wakes up, let's have a good talk." Qian Pan sighed: "I'm really worried about her health... She's been in a bad state of mind recently, and her body is also in poor health. I'm worried that this will continue If it continues, she may not be able to support it."
I nodded solemnly.
At this moment, the phone beeped. I took it out and took a look. It was an unfamiliar number. After answering, Qiao Qiao's father's voice came from inside.
"Boy, if you have time, come and have a drink with me, an old fellow." His words seemed to be inviting, but his tone was undeniable: "I'll wait for you in the coffee shop on the top floor of the hotel."
After speaking, without even waiting for me to answer, the phone hung up.
I don't wonder why Qiao Qiao's father has my phone number, and it's not surprising that his power has done this.
I don't refuse to meet and talk with him, after all, we have a lot of things to clarify in person.
It's just... Fang Nan...
I couldn't help but glance at the bedroom door. With Fang Nan in such a state, I don't feel at ease leaving her.
Qian Pan is still very experienced. After all, she has been a secretary for many years, and she is very skilled at observing words and emotions. Seeing my face after answering the phone, she guessed my difficulty, and immediately said: "Do you have something to do? Don't worry about it." Miss?"
I nod.
She smiled: "You can go to work first if you have something to do... This sleeping pill is very effective. After taking it, it can ensure that Miss Fang can sleep soundly for at least eight hours. You just need to come back within eight hours. I think … She will be very happy if you are the first person she sees when she wakes up."
"Thank you!" I said sincerely, and then immediately got up to leave.
"Don't worry, I'll watch over here and take care of her." Qian Pan is really a competent secretary.
…
After leaving the room, I took Tu all the way up to the top floor of the hotel with the elevator.
This is a business club, which is specially used as a business coffee shop for some well-known guests staying in the hotel. The environment is very high-end, elegantly furnished, and the atmosphere is quiet and solemn.
I strode in, followed by Tu with an indifferent face. When I walked in, I saw Jojo's father sitting in a small open box at the innermost. Smoking a cigar, with an incomprehensible smile on his face. Two of his men stood at the door of the box.
I went in and asked Tu to wait for me outside.
"Here you come? Sit down." Qiao Qiao's father waved his hand.
I sit down immediately.
"The tea here is good. Try it."
I picked up the cup and took a sip.
Qiao Qiao's father smiled: "Do you know what I asked you to talk about?"
"I know a little bit." I nodded.
"So, what do you want to tell me?"
"No discussion." I shook my head firmly.
"What did you say?" Jojo's father began to frown.
I looked at him neither humble nor overbearing, and slowly said: "I'm sorry... I don't want to be disrespectful to you... But this matter is not for discussion."
"Huh!" Qiao Qiao's father snorted heavily: "But she is my daughter! She is the daughter of my Joe!!" He slapped the table.
"I know." I bite the bullet: "I know that this matter is logically wrong for me. But... Still, there is no need to discuss it. I can't let her go home... She refuses, and I don't want to."
"Ha!" Qiao Qiao's father laughed back angrily: "Okay... You actually played such a rogue routine with me? Huh! Chen Yang, you do have some weight now, but you think you can rob me Is your daughter dead? Tell you! This is not Vancouver!"
I tried to look calmer: "Uncle Joe..."
"Don't call me uncle, I can't afford it."
I smiled wryly: "Okay, Mr. Qiao. First of all, I didn't rob... well, let's put it this way, Qiao Qiao wanted to be with me on her own. As you can see, she went home once, but then she came back to me by herself. I ran away... Of course, I know, I was wrong. No father would want his daughter to follow a man like me... But I have thought about this matter too. When I face you, I can only be so stiff Now, if you want to be beaten or scolded, I will bear it, because I know that I have no reason to speak of this matter. You can do whatever you want... But there is only one thing, unless Qiao Qiao himself says that he wants to leave, otherwise I will definitely I won't let Jojo go home."
"..." Qiao Qiao's father was probably speechless because of my anger. He stared at me and didn't speak for a while.
I'm actually quite depressed... For this kind of thing, even if I go to a lawsuit anywhere, I will be at a loss. But there is no way... no way is no way.
Even if it is wrong, I can only bite the bullet and be wrong to the end.
"Is there really no discussion?" He suddenly asked me coldly.
"No discussion." I replied simply.
"Huh! Okay!" He took a deep breath of the cigar, then slowly let it out, and looked at me through gritted teeth: "Okay! You said that this matter is not discussed, what about other things?"
"Others?" My heart moved, and I looked at him vigilantly.
"For example... Fang Nan's company, did you discuss this matter?" Qiao Qiao's father squinted his eyes and looked at me like a standard old fox.