Tang Yuanfeng bought a villa in a small town not far from the center of Seattle. The villa is not big, but the decoration is very warm and natural. There is a small swimming pool in the back. The layout and decoration of the room have a unique oriental classical style. Wanwan and Dagu, two big Tibetan mastiffs, saw Tang Xiaoxiao coming back and couldn't help but rush forward. They swung their big tails and fawned on the back of Tang Xiaoxiao's buttocks, looking very affectionate.
These two big dogs were originally sent to Taiwan to be raised by Tang Xiaoxiao himself. Unfortunately, Xiaoxiao often had to live and eat on the set for several months. In desperation, Tang Xiaoxiao had no choice but to send these two big dogs to his father in the United States. Here, Tang Xiaoxiao was reluctant to send two such cute big dogs to Cao Shuting to cause harm.
After placing her luggage, Tang Xiaoxiao went upstairs to take a shower, and returned to the bedroom specially prepared by the housekeeper to rest. By the time she adjusted to the jet lag, the sun was already setting outside, and there were quiet groves and patches of grass. , there is a gurgling stream flowing not far away, adding a touch of tranquility and natural beauty to the place.
Seeing Tang Xiaoxiao sitting on the sofa looking out at the scenery through the floor-to-ceiling glass, Tang Jingchen also walked downstairs and said, "Xiaoxiao, isn't the scenery here beautiful?"
"Yes," Tang Xiaoxiao turned her head and gave her brother a bright smile. The dark green thin shirt and the respective woolen skirts paired with the relaxed and carefree little face looked indescribably beautiful. With a cup of warm top-quality Maojian green tea, I continued to look at the scenery outside the window, "Brother, the air here is really suitable for life."
Tang Jingchen smiled, sat on the sofa opposite, and poured himself a cup of tea, "If you like it, we can live here with dad in the future. Anyway, dad doesn't have to control the country personally. We are here Just live a good life. The air here is so good, which is just right for Dad to take care of his body. Get up in the morning and go for morning exercises, read a book in the morning, take a nap in the afternoon, play tennis, swim, and have a family reunion dinner in the evening. Dinner...isn’t this kind of life bad?”
What the brother and sister didn't realize was that their father happened to come downstairs at this time and heard the conversation between the brother and sister.
After hearing his brother's suggestion, Tang Xiaoxiao finally turned around and shook his head firmly, "No, brother, I won't settle here. This is only suitable for occasional vacations and relaxation, but it is not suitable as a place to settle down... I admit, Life here is very comfortable, but settling here for too long can easily wear away a person's spirit and ambition. I still like New York, busy but extremely fulfilling. In this life, you have to do something to prove that you at least existed. ?”
Tang Jingchen smiled faintly but said nothing.
"What's more, do you think it's really easy for our family of three to leave like this?"
Tang Xiaoxiao chuckled, seeming to be mocking something, and turned his attention to Tang Yuanfeng and Mu Li, who were walking slowly, "Although I don't know how dad persuaded the people in power in the capital, I at least know , if we declare to settle in the United States today and obtain a US green card, tomorrow our Tang family’s many industries in China will suffer a devastating blow. Although our Tang family does not have many people, the assets in our family’s hands It’s too tempting. My father is one of the most important representatives of national entrepreneurs. The symbolic and practical significance is too great. If our family immigrate to the United States with green cards, we will be on the blacklist of those in power. Our family’s names will appear, and then it will be noted at the back: Transfer of national enterprise assets.”
There was a glint in Tang Yuanfeng's eyes. His precious daughter was getting smarter and smarter, and she was becoming more and more satisfied with him. Until now, he was finally sure that even a hundred years later, the industry he created would be I will never change my last name to anything else. —With Xiaoxiao’s wisdom and ability, she can definitely support this huge industry!
Seeing Tang Yuanfeng approaching, Tang Jingchen quickly stood up and said, "Dad."
"Yes." Tang Yuanfeng waved his hand, indicating for Tang Jingchen to sit down, and then took Mu Li to sit on the sofa. Tang Xiaoxiao poured a cup of tea for his father and Mu Li each.
"You girl, you are getting smarter and smarter. With your current scheming and abilities, it is estimated that after a few years of training, you will be able to take over the Tang family's business." Tang Yuanfeng took a sip of tea and smiled. "You are right. Before I left China, I signed an agreement. If I do not return to China or change my nationality, the government has the right to nationalize all the Tang family's properties in China."
"This..." There was a hint of shock in Tang Jingchen's eyes.
Tang Yuanfeng glanced at his favorite son and said helplessly, "I can't help it. The symbolism of the Tang family is too great. Moreover, the company I own has mastered a large amount of world-class technology. The country will not let me take advantage of thousands of people." Billions of assets and so much top-notch technology are given away... This is the bottom line between the superiors. Regardless of whether I want it or not, the Tang family can never compete with a country, not to mention... I can't leave my hometown."
"This is because you are not strong enough." Mu Li, who had been silent all this time, suddenly said with a straight face.
Tang Yuanfeng seemed to like Mu Li very much. He laughed loudly in response to Mu Li's words, "Xiao Muli is right. This is because our Tang family is not strong enough. If our Tang family can grow to a terrifying level, Then there is no need to fear any power.”
Mu Li smiled incredulously, a light flashed in his emerald eyes, "I have studied the behavior of those old guys in the Chinese political arena. They will not give you this opportunity, and they will definitely not You’ve grown to this point.”
"Don't mention these things anymore." Tang Xiaoxiao shook her head and suddenly hooked her father's arm with a smile, "Dad, tomorrow is New Year's Eve. Although we are in the United States, but... we also have to celebrate the New Year a little bit. What do you mean?"
"Okay, you can do whatever you want." Tang Yuanfeng looked at his daughter fondly, "If you want to post the Spring Festival couplets, dad will write them for you with his own hands. I haven't practiced calligraphy for so many years, and my hands are a little rusty... As for the firecrackers, I really don’t know much about this, and I don’t know if firecrackers are allowed in Seattle.”
"Whatever! I'll just let it go in my own yard. If they can, they'll sue me for disturbing the people!" Tang Xiaoxiao finally started acting like a playboy, counting on her fingers, "Spring couplets, firecrackers, dumplings, Lanterns... I'll ask the housekeeper to buy some flour later and see if there are any lanterns for sale, there should be some in Chinatown."
Just as several people were discussing the New Year, Tang Jingchen's phone suddenly rang. After answering the call, Tang Jingchen stood up and said to Dad Tang, "Dad, Xiao Zheng will be here soon. I will pick him up at the airport." .”
"All right."
Watching Tang Jingchen leave, Mu Li also wisely went upstairs, leaving the father and daughter alone for two people. Only then did Tang Yuanfeng turn his head and glance at his daughter's presence, "Xiaoxiao, I The information on Tangren Group and Tang Dynasty Industry was sent to you a while ago, did you see anything?"
Tang Xiaoxiao gave Tang Yuanfeng a helpless smile, and rubbed his eyebrows with a headache, "There are many problems, Dad. There are many factions in the company, the finances are not clear, and there are too many moths. In addition, I also suspect that Chen Xihe has financial problems. …”
"If the water is clear, there will be no fish. Those brothers in the company will always be greedy for money. I know this." Tang Yuanfeng nodded and finally expressed his plan in front of his daughter, "I am leaving China this time. As long as they want to find out a few people who have gone too far, as long as I am not in China, they will definitely take action... "
Tang Xiaoxiao secretly glanced at Tang Yuanfeng's solemn brows, and couldn't help but be secretly frightened. Dad was indeed an old fox who had been in the mall for so many years, and he actually used such a damaging trick to catch the big fish in a long-term way. .
Thinking of this, Tang Xiaoxiao already had some plans in mind. She glanced at Tang Yuanfeng treacherously and said, "Dad, let's do this. If you believe me, I will give you a chess piece."
"Huh?" Tang Yuanfeng raised his eyebrows.
"In the finance department of Tangren Group, there is a doctor named Bai Jingnan who studied in the United States. She is now the deputy director of the finance department of Tangren Group. You should look at the situation, promote her little by little, and then set up the position of chief financial officer (CFO) in the company. , on the same level as the CEO of Tangren Group, she will help you monitor the financial status of the entire company."
As he spoke, Tang Xiaoxiao's face was full of confidence and pride, and he said teasingly, "Pretend that you met her by chance and admire her very much. Be careful not to alert the snake. Before setting up the CFO, you must exaggerate." Improve the atmosphere of the entire company and never let others doubt her, including your cronies. If necessary... you can even pursue her, but of course, this is just an illusion. "
Tang Yuanfeng blushed a little at Tang Xiaoxiao's bold words, and scolded him angrily and ashamedly, "You girl, what are you talking about?"
"What I said is true!" Tang Xiaoxiao raised her little face with a serious expression, "I need her to control the financial situation of the entire company. Those company veterans you have can be greedy for some small money, but if they If you do something unforgivable, don’t blame me, my niece, for being rude!”
Tang Yuanfeng nodded slightly, then came to his senses, gave Tang Xiaoxiao a hard blow, and shouted in shock and joy, "You damn girl, how dare you secretly plant your own cronies in the company for me? ! You have already reached the position of Deputy Minister of Finance before you tell your father about me?"
Tang Xiaoxiao quickly smiled flatteringly, "Dad, I just want to have a few of my cronies in the company, so that when I take over the Tangren Group, I will be completely ignored by the elders."
Tang Yuanfeng suddenly breathed a sigh of relief. When he looked at his daughter again, his heart was full of surprise and comfort. He sighed secretly: My daughter has really grown up. If Xilin had not died in infancy, she would probably be as outstanding as his sister.
Thinking of his son who died just after birth, Tang Yuanfeng's eyes suddenly filled with mist.
"Dad, I can tell you the truth, I have arranged more than this confidant in the Tang family business," Tang Xiaoxiao curled her lips, with strong self-confidence flashing between her eyebrows, "So, in the recent period, , in the family-owned enterprises, those positions that have not changed for several years can be moved appropriately. Those capable and talented young people below can be promoted appropriately... Those employees you have placed before have been criticized too much. More, I want all companies in the Tang family to be able to adapt to the 21st century's rational and expedited personnel appointments, dismissals, and promotions as soon as possible."
"Okay, I will cooperate with my daughter this time!" Tang Yuanfeng's expression also showed strong self-confidence.
"By the way, Dad," Tang Xiaoxiao suddenly turned his head and asked curiously, "Dad, does our family have any grudge against the Tang family in Beijing? A few days ago, my aunt Tang Meijuan called me and said that I had entered The entertainment industry is trying to discredit the Tang family."
Mentioning the Tang family in the capital, Tang Yuanfeng's face immediately became gloomy, and a strong feeling of resentment flashed in his eyes. The calm and self-power he had developed from living in a high position for a long time was released, and Tang Xiaoxiao actually It also feels a bit depressing.
"Dad." Tang Xiaoxiao hesitated for a moment, and finally decided to push Tang Yuanfeng. She didn't want to be completely kept in the dark. At least if there was any pain and hatred, she could help her father bear some of it, and face Tang Yuanfeng in the capital in the future. When it comes to family, she also knows what attitude to use to face them.
From the moment her father arranged for her to leave Taiwan, Tang Xiaoxiao recognized this father in her heart.
"Yeah." Tang Yuanfeng lowered his eyes, calmed down all his expressions and aura, and just poured a cup of tea, and Niu drank it.
Tang Xiaoxiao took the initiative to hold his father's hand and said solemnly, "Dad, don't bear all the pain yourself. Xiaoxiao has grown up, and I can help you bear all the hardships..."
Looking at his daughter's beautiful little face, which was full of solemnity and seriousness, Tang Yuanfeng's eyes were covered with mist, and then he turned his head and sighed deeply. He seemed to have aged a lot in an instant. There were some gray hairs faintly, "Since you want to know, I will tell you... The reason why I hate the Tang family in Jingcheng so much is because our good family was completely shattered by their greed! "
"Your grandfather... was not kind to me. Back then, no matter how unfair the Tang family was to me, I never complained. After getting a little bit of property from the family, I was kicked out of the Tang family, saying that they wanted me to come out. You have to make a living by yourself. Although your mother had some complaints in her heart, she was still very virtuous and gentle at that time. The two of us were in a free relationship... Fortunately, not long after the reform and opening up, I went into business and created such a big family. It also makes your mother feel less resentful."
"However, I never expected that it would be this family property that brought such disaster to our family! At first, your grandfather asked me for this family property, but I didn't give it to him. After all, he was already setting up his own business outside. I can give him pension, but he wants the property to keep our family alive... He is delusional! Then there are your uncles, aunts and uncles, who force me to hand over the property every three days. Your mother was bullied by them at that time."
As he spoke, Tang Yuanfeng showed a slightly nostalgic expression on his face.
Tang Xiaoxiao felt a chill in her heart. She couldn't imagine that a woman as strong and unreasonable as Duan Caiwei could have such a gentle, virtuous and bullied side.
"No one expected that they would turn their attention to you and your brother when they couldn't get what they asked for." At this point, Tang Yuanfeng's eyes were full of coldness and deep hatred!
"My brother?" Tang Xiaoxiao blinked.
Tang Yuanfeng smiled bitterly, "It's not Tang Jingchen, nor Tang Zheng. They are both children I adopted later... I'm talking about your twin brother Tang Xilin. You and him are very similar, with such beautiful eyes and such pure and innocent looks. Looking at me... At that time, the only motivation for dad to fight was you and your brother. They couldn't get what they asked for, so they turned their attention to you and your brother. When I went back with my wife and children during the Spring Festival, they took you and your brother from the lake. I threw it down..."
"What?!" Tang Xiaoxiao looked at his father in shock.
"It was still February in Beijing, and there was a thick layer of ice on the lake. They pushed you and your brother down through the hole in the ice... You were rescued, but your brother Tang Xilin drowned." Tang Yuanfeng When he said this, he was already in tears, holding his head with both hands in regret, "I even remember clearly that when the brother was rescued, he had been frozen into a small popsicle, and his originally smart eyes were dull. Looking at you, wearing a little red cotton-padded jacket that is exactly the same as yours... It's useless for dad! It's useless for dad! Why can I create such a big family fortune, but I can't protect my children! "
"This thing... was done by your aunt and uncle, with the instructions of your grandfather. - Those are their grandsons and nephews! They are a bunch of beasts! You were only 1 year old at that time, beasts... They They want me to have no descendants, so that I have no two heirs. They think I can give in now... They are dreaming!"
Two lines of crystal tears flowed down her cheeks. Tang Xiaoxiao bit her lip. Is this the Tang family in Beijing? What a bunch of beasts! He can actually attack his juniors who are only one year old!
"Ever since that incident, your mother has gone crazy... Later, we had another child, but it was a pity that this child was drugged and aborted by the Tang family before he was born." Tang Yuanfeng took a deep breath, and his expression changed. There was a touch of humiliation and grief, "This time, the accident happened not only to your mother and the child in her belly, but also to me. The Tang family specially bought a very rare medicinal material from Yunnan, and mixed it with In my tea, I will be unable to have children for the rest of my life. Therefore, no matter how many women I marry, I will not be able to have any more children except you in this life."
Tang Xiaoxiao couldn't help but gasped, and her pupils suddenly shrank.
"After this incident, your mother's madness was cured, but she completely hated you and me, and fell in love with the overwhelming power. Your mother hated my cowardice back then, and why you were able to live alone. Her most cherished son But she couldn't survive... We divorced, but every year on the second day of the Lunar New Year, she would go to Youyang Lake in the capital to pay homage to her favorite son... She was also a poor woman."
Tang Yuanfeng looked at the rolling grass outside the window and suddenly sighed softly.
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