Tang Jiu's words completely shocked Xu Yun and his little friend Guoguo. He had been guessing that there was more to the car accident, but he didn't expect it to be so shocking that even Tang Jiu's mother was involved.
Hu Lang couldn't help but defend Tang Zhengtian, "Miss Jiu, it's not what you think it is. There must be a misunderstanding. Although I didn't experience it, and Black Marten and I weren't at the Tang residence when it happened, I believe that the boss isn't that kind of person. He mentioned it to me yesterday, and he said that he didn't expect things to turn out like this! Madam wanted to stop the car accident, but she didn't mention it to the boss in advance. Madam's death was a complete accident! "
Tang Jiu said coldly, "My mother is so kind. He must have known that my mother would stop him before he did that kind of thing. Why did he still do it? Did he have to sacrifice my mother's life to stop? Now I know why Second Uncle and the others always say that my father has changed so much. It turns out that he wasn't such a kind person ten years ago. He was ruthless and did things by hook or by crook … I'm afraid that if my mother didn't die because of this, my father would still be that unscrupulous person from ten years ago! He wouldn't be like this at all! "
"Tang Jiu, many people say that your father is a gentleman. I think there must be a misunderstanding." Xu Yun also said. He didn't want the father and daughter to turn against each other.
Tang Jiu sneered at Xu Yun, "You haven't seen The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, have you? Everyone says that Yue Buqun is a gentleman, but he's just a hypocrite! "
"Little Jiu, no matter how big a mistake Uncle Tang made, you can't scold him because he's your father!" Guoguo pouted. She said this because of her background. This incident reminded Guoguo of her unreliable father …
Hu Lang couldn't bear to blame Tang Jiu too much. He said in a low voice, "Miss Jiu, even a child knows that a son should respect his father. Please forgive Boss Tang. I swear that Boss Tang didn't do it on purpose. He really didn't expect things to turn out like this! "
"Wrong, I've thought of that." Tang Zhengtian's voice suddenly came from the stairs. He walked down the stairs unhurriedly. He heard the quarreling voices, but he couldn't sleep in his room. He knew that he had to face what he had to face, especially his daughter.
The hall was deathly silent. Hu Lang didn't know how to defend Tang Zhengtian anymore. Right now, it was completely a confrontation between father and daughter.
Xu Yun didn't understand why Tang Zhengtian would say that. Once he admitted that he had thought of this, it meant that he knew that Tang Jiu's mother might have an accident in his scheme, but he still didn't stop.
Guoguo stuck out her tongue and hid behind Xu Yun. Her sixth sense told her that this matter was getting out of hand.
"I knew she would stop me back then, but I still had to do it," Tang Zhengtian continued. "Jiu 'er, have you heard of the saying,' When an arrow is nocked, it has to be shot '?"
Tang Jiu said coldly, "Three Kingdoms, Wei, Chen Lin."
Tang Zhengtian smiled bitterly. "Jiu 'er, you've been very knowledgeable since you were young. You should know what to do when you have to do something. If I didn't do it back then, the one who died today would be me, and the ones living here would be Tang Long and his son! You don't even have the qualifications to be the successor of the Tang family. "
"Dad, do you think family is more important, or family?" Tang Jiu asked.
Tang Zhengtian took a deep breath. "Jiu 'er, if this was 15 years ago, I would've told you without hesitation that family is more important. Without family, how can you talk about family?"
After a pause, Tang Zhengtian continued. "If this was asked today, I think I would've said family is more important … Without family, how can we have family?"
Tang Jiu stared at Tang Zhengtian without saying a word. She didn't know if she should choose to remain silent or explode, but in the end, Tang Jiu controlled her surging emotions. "Do you regret it now?"
"Yes, I regret it back then." Tang Zhengtian looked up at the huge chandelier on the ceiling and thought about the past. "I'd rather have a normal family of three than suffer the torment of the past ten years. Jiu 'er, no one will suffer more than me. Everything I did back then was for you and your mother … Who would've thought that God's plan would fail. I got what I wanted, but I also lost what I was most afraid of losing. "
"What you lose on the swings, you gain on the roundabouts." Xu Yun said to ease the tension. "Life is full of gains and losses. Uncle Tang, I can understand how you feel right now, but you need to give Tang Jiu some time. She's only 21 years old. What you can accept at your age, she might not be able to accept."
Tang Zhengtian nodded. "I know that, which is why I didn't dare to say it. But now that things have developed to this point, there's no need for me to hide it anymore. Jiu 'er, I know that you think that I think power and money are more important than anything else. Today, I'll use my actions to show that I don't want anything from the Tang family. Whoever wants it can take it. "
Hu Lang frowned. "Boss, you can't do this …"
"Okay." Tang Jiu raised his head. "Then let's have everyone here today. You can say this in front of everyone. You, Tang Zhengtian, will leave the Tang family forever! Let the Tang family choose who will be the successor of the Tang family! If they can't choose, then we'll break up completely! The Tang family's prosperity was exchanged with lives. There's nothing left to miss. "
After saying this, Tang Jiu waved his hand and walked upstairs.
Xu Yun knew that Tang Jiu was a little impulsive. He nodded at Tang Zhengtian and dragged Guoguo upstairs to find Tang Jiu. He couldn't let Tang Jiu give up on the Tang family over such a small matter.
Tang Jiu was lying on his big bed, playing with his phone in boredom.
After Xu Yun threw Guoguo onto the bed, he pulled a chair and sat across from Tang Jiu. "Tang Jiu, you really don't plan on getting the Tang family back?"
"Yes." Tang Jiu nodded and said to Xu Yun, "But don't worry. Even if I have nothing left, I won't ask you to go back to that hotel. Thank you for helping me these past few days. If there's nothing else, you can take Guoguo back. I'll definitely visit you when I have time. "
When Guoguo heard the tone of life and death in her words, she was stunned on the spot. It was not easy for her to become sworn brothers with a nouveau riche big sister. Now, this nouveau riche big sister was about to lose everything. "Little Jiu big sister, you are giving up on yourself like this. Even if you have nothing left, Guoguo won't abandon you. But Guoguo still hopes that you won't give up on yourself. "
Xu Yun patted Guoguo's head to show his support for her logic. He also said to Tang Jiu, "Tang Jiu, you have to understand that the Tang family isn't just your father's blood and sweat. It's also your mother's inheritance. I believe that her spirit in heaven wouldn't want the Tang family to be destroyed in your hands."
"Why should I care about the family that destroyed my mother's life?!" Tang Jiu questioned.
Xu Yun asked in return, "Do you think your mother cares about the Tang family? If she didn't, she wouldn't have risked her life to do something so dangerous. She wouldn't have given up her life for the Tang family! This shows that your mother cares about the Tang family. This is what she cares about. If you give up something that she cares about just like that, do you think she'll be happy? "
Tang Jiu was at a loss. "Then what can I do?"
"Perhaps you think that your father isn't a competent person. Then, you should try leading the Tang family. That way, you might be able to understand your father's hard work." Xu Yun said, "I support you."
"I support you too!" Guoguo nodded.
Tang Jiu didn't say anything. She quietly lay on the bed. After a long time, she said, "You guys go out first. Let me be alone for a while, okay? I want to make my own decision. I want to think about it carefully. "
"Let's go!" Xu Yun smiled. If Tang Jiu could say this, it meant that she could still maintain a clear mind. As long as this was the case, he believed that she would understand. Guoguo immediately jumped off the bed and followed Xu Yun out of Tang Jiu's room.
Xu Yun had been tossing and turning since he woke up yesterday morning. Seeing that he was already yawning, Guoguo didn't want to play with him anymore. She hurriedly let Xu Yun sleep for a while while she went to the video room to watch a horror movie alone.
Tang Zhengtian had already given Tang Yifei an order last night. Of course, Tang Yifei had fully conveyed it. Everyone who had a say in the Tang family gathered at the entrance of the Tang family before three o 'clock in the afternoon. Tang Zhengtian didn't rest either. He had been sitting in the living room the whole time.
At three o 'clock sharp, Hu Lang opened the door of the villa. Tang Zhenfeng and Tang Yifei, the direct descendants of the Tang family, walked in at the front, followed by Tang Sanguo, Tang Shaofeng, and Tang Yi. Then, Tang Wanhe and Tang Huazhong brought their sons, Tang Xun and Tang Jinsheng. Behind them were Tang Qun, whose father had passed away, and Tang Wanxin, whose father had become a monk.
The rest were collateral members of the Tang family. Those who were of higher status were allowed to enter the house. Those who were younger stood in the courtyard and listened.
After everyone was seated in the room, Tang Zhengtian opened his mouth. "Fifteen years ago, I took over the Tang family. All these years, I have done my best. But today, I am tired. So, I hope that the Tang family will have a successor. Today, everyone here has the right to vote. The Tang family will also hold a democratic election. The younger generation with the most votes will take over the position of the head of the Tang family! I will leave Jibei and never interfere with the Tang family's affairs again. "
"Brother, what are you talking about?" Although Tang Zhenfeng had guessed what Tang Zhengtian would do yesterday, he didn't expect him to decide to live in seclusion. "The Tang family can't do without you!"
For a moment, the entire Tang family's hall and even the courtyard were abuzz with discussion. Everyone was surprised by Tang Zhengtian's decision.
Tang Sanguo's expression changed. This meant that his plan to split the family would not be realized. "Wait a minute, brother. There should be a minimum number of votes, right? Otherwise, how can we convince the public? "
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