Came to Toronto airport again, ready to leave the city. But this time, old Sorin didn't send me off personally. In fact, he hasn't shown up since I left today after our late talk last night.
This old fox who has a complicated relationship with me, who is like an enemy or a friend, has come to the end of his life. The quelling of the civil strife this time is the last brilliance in his career in this life, and after that, the rest is just... Just a dying old man.
That's all.
After entering the airport, the people arranged by Sorin escorted us all the way to the VIP hall, where Sorin's special plane was already preparing to take off. And while I was waiting, suddenly someone came in from outside the VIP lounge, it was Sorin's subordinate, and told me that someone wanted to see me.
I froze for a moment, could it be that the princess or Sorin came to see me off
But when someone came in, I was stunned. This is a young man, about 20 or 30 years old, wearing a very decent dark suit. He is of Chinese and Western mixed race. His appearance is very clean, and he looks very comfortable at first glance. Feel.
"Mr. Chen Yang." He bowed slightly at first, and then said in a very polite tone: "Hello, my name is Yang Wen, and I was sent by Mr. Yang Er. Mr. Yang Er knows that your business in Toronto has been done. It's over, he means, I don't know if it's convenient for you to go to Las Vegas, he hopes to see you very much."
"Oh?" I couldn't help being a little surprised.
Mr. Yang Er? He actually knew I was in Toronto and sent someone to look for me? At this time, what purpose does he want to see me
After pondering for a while, I frowned and said, "Mr. Yang Er came to see me, didn't he say why?"
"No."
My doubts deepened, because according to what I know, Yang Wei is not in Las Vegas now, but should still be in China. At this time... Mr. Yang Er...
Probably seeing my doubts, this young man named Yang Wen continued politely: "Mr. Yang Er also knows that your time is precious, so in order to facilitate your schedule, he specially sent his private jet. Please be sure to visit me at your convenience."
I thought about it and nodded.
The Yang family sent a small commercial plane, the crew members were all employees of the Yang family, and the young man Yang Wen sent was a nephew of Mr. Yang Er's son, and he was of the same generation as Yang Wei. However, it is a collateral line in terms of family blood. On the contrary, I had a good impression of this well-spoken, clean-looking young man with very polite manners, and I had a few chats with him on the way. It's just that this guy seems to be too polite, or the Yang family has strict rules, politeness is polite, but he rarely says anything.
When the plane landed at the Las Vegas airport, I walked out of the airport lobby. To my surprise, Mr. Yang Er actually came to pick me up in person.
In a luxury car, I saw Mr. Yang Er, just like what Yang Wei said, he seemed to be a little older, probably the matter of his precious son really hit him hard. However, Mr. Yang Er's demeanor is still the same as before. He talked and laughed happily along the way, and his elegant demeanor made people feel like a spring breeze.
Since he didn't directly say that he wanted me to come, I didn't rush to ask, but greeted him patiently.
Mr. Yang Er said a few words, then suddenly asked me: "Chen Yang, what do you think of the city of Las Vegas?"
"Huh?" I didn't expect him to ask such a question. After hesitating for a moment, I still said in a very conservative way: "Well, this is a gambling city, and it is naturally a paradise for gambling lovers. Or, it is The home of thrill-seeking adventurers. There are casinos, beauties and fine wines, top-notch enjoyment, and all kinds of strange things. If you want me to say, this is a fantasy city!"
"Fantasy City?" Mr. Yang Er smiled slightly, savoring these words carefully.
I came to a luxury hotel run by the Yang family. The casino is downstairs. Mr. Yang Er personally led me to a room for me to rest. Soon, I had a professional nurse in the room to help me take a shower and change clothes. , I was invited to have dinner with Mr. Yang Er again.
It's already night, and Mr. Yang Er and I are in a room on the top floor of this hotel.
"I'm usually here a lot of times... Oh, this is also our family's first casino in Las Vegas." Mr. Yang Er took a sip from his glass and said with a smile: "It's dark now, you just happen to You can take a good look at the night view outside, the night view of Las Vegas, but it is very beautiful."
I followed my instructions and turned the wheelchair to the window, looking into the distance.
Sure enough, watching the night view of the casino from the top floor of the hotel is really extraordinary!
With neon lights flashing everywhere, the whole city seems to be transformed into a magical city! The lights are grotesque, the lights are flickering, the lights are feasting, and even if you just stand aside to watch, you can feel the prosperity of this city without hearing it! On a night like this, under the flickering neon lights, I don't know how many men and women are in love, how many lights are feasting, how many luxurious and luxurious...
"Did you see it?" Mr. Yang Er walked slowly behind me and asked me with a smile.
I nodded: "Yes, I see."
"Now, how do you feel about this city?"
"..." I was speechless.
Mr. Yang Er put a hand on my shoulder lightly, and sighed slowly: "If I were to tell you, I would tell you that this is a blood-sucking city!"
"Blood sucking?"
"Yes." Mr. Yang Er's face was calm. The excellent blood of the Yang family endowed him with a handsome appearance, and his wise eyes added to the charm of a mature man. I turned my head and looked at him sideways. Mr. Yang Er narrowed his eyes. He squinted and looked out the window: "Actually... Tell me, maybe you don't believe me. I got tired of this city a long time ago."
He raised his head and drank the wine in the glass in his hand, and then smiled slightly: "This is indeed a blood-sucking city! Those tourists who come and go, and those adventurers who come here with dreams of getting rich Gamblers, those gamblers, everyone is transfusing blood into this city! They inject their blood into this city, which makes this city full of vitality! Here, getting rich overnight is always only a myth and miracle for a very few people. And the vast majority of people who come here with their dreams in mind will end up emptying their pockets and bleeding to the last drop of blood! If you let me see, this city is simply a monster that eats people!"
I didn't expect Mr. Yang Er to say such a thing.
Seeing my expression, he smiled slightly: "Are you surprised? Well... Maybe you are thinking, even if I am right, this is indeed a city that sucks blood, and I, as a vampire in this city A member of the Communist Party is not qualified to say such hypocritical words of compassion, right?"
I can't help but speechless.
Mr. Yang Er patted me on the shoulder again, and said with a smile: "It's okay, if I were you, you would find it ridiculous to see myself expressing such emotions." After a pause, he said slowly: "Look, This is a city built in the desert! The surrounding desert is full of quicksand, and every year the city spends an astronomical amount of money to clean up the quicksand! If it is not cleaned up endlessly every year and every month, then This city has long been obliterated by quicksand! In other words, the place where you and I are standing now is also piled up with money and blood."
I lowered my head and thought for a while, then raised my head to look directly at him, and slowly said: "You are right, Mr. Yang Er. This is indeed a blood-sucking city... But isn't it the same in this world? Everyone Everyone is sucking blood, everyone is desperately grabbing it. Everyone is sucking other people's blood, and being sucked by others at the same time! You and I are both in this circle, so I think your statement is correct, but meaningless."
He looked at me, smiled, and then slowly pushed my wheelchair away from the window, we sat down face to face, he took out a cigar himself, and then handed me a pack of cigarettes: "I remember you are For those who don't like smoking cigars, fortunately, I also prepare cigarettes here."
"Mr. Yang Er, now, can you tell me why you called me here?" I lit a cigarette and looked at him quietly.
Mr. Yang Er's eyes covered my face for a while, and he was smiling: "You are outstanding... I admired you very much at first. But I also thought that you still have many weaknesses. Of course, those weaknesses, if you For ordinary people, it is a very precious quality! For example, loyalty, for example, kindness. But for people who have taken the path you are walking now, it is a weakness! Those weaknesses may be when you did not walk into When you are at the top, it will not have much influence on you, but as you become a real leader, those weaknesses will become your fatal points! So, the last time I saw you, I think that although you Excellent, but not top notch."
He paused for a moment, as if observing my expression on purpose, but he didn't see anything on my face, and then continued: "But seeing you today, I feel that you have changed. The original weakness on your body seems to be Toned down a lot. I'm amazed at your progress and growth."
"Thank you for your compliment." I said lightly.
"I don't know what kind of experience has changed you... But at least it surprised me." Mr. Yang Er smiled lightly: "It's even a pity... If you were already like this back then, I might not... Well, there is no point in talking about it now." He looked at me seriously: "Okay, let's get to the point."
I took a deep breath and looked at Mr. Yang Er.
"I hope you..." Mr. Yang Er smiled, but then he shook his head: "No, no, it's not appropriate to say that. Well... you should know, I'm ready to let Yang Wei inherit the family business, right?"
"... yes." When Yang Wei was mentioned, my heart trembled unavoidably, and I replied dryly.
"En." Mr. Yang Er said slowly: "As the heir of the family, Yang Wei will become the next head of the Yang family after me! After becoming the head of the Yang family, everything about her, everything, It is no longer her own business! It has become the family's interest!"
"… I know."
"Okay." Mr. Yang Er sighed: "Then, as the head of the Yang family, her marriage will of course be a very important thing in the future! I just regret that Wei Wei is a girl .A girl, no matter how capable she is, will still have many birth defects after she becomes a parent. Can this be made up for by hard work or a smart mind?"
"..."
"For example, her marriage, first of all, she must have an aboveboard marriage. As the head of the Yang family and the leader of the Yang family, she cannot become a man's secret lover, let alone do things that would damage the family's reputation... You should understand this." Mr. Yang Er looked at me calmly, "Second, even if she wants to get married, her marriage partner must not have a prominent background!"
"She is a woman. In this man-dominated world, no matter how powerful a woman is, she can't change this fact! Therefore, my request to her is that her future marriage partner must find someone who does not have an outstanding background." Because I will not allow my family to be swallowed up by another family! If Yang Wei’s future husband has a prominent background, then I have reason to worry that the Yang family will be in danger of being annexed peacefully! After all, Yang Wei is A woman!"
I took a deep breath: "You mean..."
"What I mean is..." Mr. Yang Er looked at me and said seriously: "You will be eliminated no matter which one of the two I mentioned! First, you can't give her a title. Second... you now You already have a certain amount of influence, so I can't let you marry my heir! Because, I suspect, if this momentum continues, after I die, in a few decades, this family will probably change its surname to Chen."
His eyes have begun to contain a bit of warning: "This is not a joke, Chen Yang. If you are still in the position when I met you more than two years ago, as long as you are willing to marry Yang Wei, I am willing to marry you without hesitation." Marry her to you! Because you were still weak at that time. I can melt you into the Yang family! Let you become a member of this family! Even if you marry Yang Wei in the future and you have children, the child will also be Yang Wei You belong to the family! But not now. You are already very strong now, so strong that the Yang family can no longer incorporate you, I can't take this risk. In other words, even if I let you marry Yang Wei now, in the future you Is the child's surname Chen or Yang? After Yang Wei, who should inherit the family?!"
I shook my body, and couldn't help but smile wryly: "I understand, you invited me here just to warn me not to think about Yang Wei again, right?"
Mr. Yang Er sighed, and he said slowly: "I am human, and I was young. I know that it is very inappropriate or offensive for me to do such a thing. But my position is As the head of the Yang family, I am responsible for the future of the family. Of course... you are someone I admire, and I will give you some compensation... "
"No!" I interrupted Mr. Yang Er.
He frowned: "Are you refusing?"
"No, I think you got it wrong." I smiled and looked at Mr. Yang Er in front of me: "First of all, I can tell you very clearly that Mr. Yang Er... Yang Wei is a very rational and intelligent woman. Actually, we made it clear when we were in China. She gave up our relationship and chose to inherit the family business. So, there is no need for your worries... Secondly..." I stared at him and said coldly: " I will not accept any 'compensation' from you, my feelings are my feelings. Whether I give up or pursue, that is my own business."
"If that's why you specially invited me here... I think I understand it very well." I drove the wheelchair away slowly, then nodded to Mr. Yang Er, ready to leave.
"Chen Yang." He stopped me, and said another sentence from a distance: "In my capacity, I really shouldn't do such a thing of interfering in the private affairs of the younger generation, but please understand, the current Yang Wei, every time she does, A private matter has become a family interest. I am not making a fuss over a trivial matter."
"Thank you, I understand very well." I turned my head and smiled, then opened the door and left without looking back.
…
When Yang Er was the only one left in the room, he whispered, "How is it? Is it the same as what you think?"
A door next to it was gently pushed open, and a calm voice replied, "Same as I guessed."