"Isn't that so?" Upon mentioning this, Wang Daoming wanted to laugh. "At that time, I really didn't know that he was your grandson. I just thought that this Young Master was quite nice and didn't have the arrogance of other Young Masters from big families. He was quite amiable and didn't make things difficult for others. After chatting for a while, I thought that it was about time to hang out with him. Anyway, there was no point in doing dry cleaning, cutting, and drying … Actually, I just didn't have enough money to spend … "
"This kid is quite lucky." Hong Tu shook his head. "That's good too. This kid is someone who can enjoy life."
Hong Wei and Hong Ying both nodded.
"Everyone says that this kid is a prodigal, but from what I see, he's very smart." Wang Daoming sighed. "His intelligence isn't in small matters, but in his attitude towards life. There's a saying that goes, 'Only when you can afford to suffer losses can you enjoy blessings. Only when you're willing to part with something can you gain something'. I've lived for so many years to understand this, but this kid has already understood it. "
"Hahahaha." Upon hearing Wang Daoming's words, Hong Tu slapped his thigh and laughed. "That's true. This kid is quite smart. Otherwise, I wouldn't like him so much.
"Otherwise, why would the people around him treat him so well, don't you think so?" Wang Daoming smiled and suddenly asked, "Speaking of which, I felt that you didn't seem to like the other father and son. What's going on?"
"You mean Jianye and his son?" Hong Tu helplessly sighed. "Speaking of which, he and Weiguo are both my sons. I should have treated them equally. Unfortunately, the nine sons of a dragon are all different. Weiguo is generous and kind, but Jianye is the complete opposite. This kid is calculative, jealous, and holds grudges. Back then, Weiguo was very talented in business. I gave him more resources, and he couldn't forget about it.
"Anbao's temper is like him too. It's hard for them to achieve anything big. They're flamboyant and like to scheme. Sigh, I can't help it. It's hard because of their personalities."
"En, that's true. It's easy to change a leopard's skin. No wonder you're so biased towards Dali." Wang Daoming didn't want to interrupt such a family matter. He changed the topic. "Family matters are hard to resolve. It's the same for me. You know I have a junior, right? He had always wanted to have a good fight with me. Our old arms and legs have never been able to determine a winner, but in the end, he said that he wanted to compete with his disciple to see whose disciple was stronger. I'm just worried that his disciple will cause trouble for Dali. "
"Your junior?" Hong Tu thought for a while and suddenly exclaimed in surprise. "Long-Armed Ape?"
"Yes, that's him." Wang Daoming said helplessly, "His disciple's nickname is Iron Bear. He's well-trained in the Iron Shirt. To be honest, he can't hit me, but it won't be easy for me to subdue him with my bare hands. You know, when the defense is strong enough, the weakness can almost be ignored. I'm just afraid that this kid will look for Dali. That will be troublesome. "
"I hope nothing happens." Hong Tu shook his head and said, "Dali's body won't be able to withstand such torture."
"Yes, so I deliberately took in a disciple called Mu Zixiao. I hope he can be of some use." Wang Daoming smiled. "Do your best and leave it to fate. That's all we can do for now."
"Hehe, alright, don't talk about those unhappy things." At this moment, Hong Ying persuaded, "Have some tea. It's getting late. Let's all rest early."
…
In a spacious guest room in the Hong Family estate, Hong Anbao was so angry that he threw his pillow around and said hatefully, "I'm so angry! I'm so angry! Why is everyone siding with that prodigal Dali! Why! Which part of me isn't better than him? "
Hong Jianye, who had his hair combed back, frowned. "Anbao, Dali is participating in the selection of the outstanding descendants. How confident are you that you can beat him? The things that this kid has been fiddling with recently seem to be quite good. "
"Currently, he's the biggest competitor with me!" Hong Anbao said gloomily. "Originally, I thought that he would be disqualified because of the show he put on today. Who knew that this kid, who was originally prepared to withdraw from the selection, now decided not to do so. Old Elder is also siding with him and actually turned a blind eye to this matter and didn't pursue it! Otherwise, just the fact that his lackeys barged into the estate would be enough for him to be chased out. "
Hong Jianye slowly said, "Alright, don't be depressed. Things have already happened, there's no point in saying more. Tomorrow is the selection of the outstanding descendants. You have to perform well. I've already secretly helped you with those accounts. 100 million development funds for the first place, 80 million for the second place. You don't have much hope for these two at the moment, but 50 million for the third place shouldn't be much of a problem. After that, it'll be 20 million. The gap is too big. We have to work hard. "
"I know. I've already prepared the development plan for Fierce Bull Beverage. When the time comes, I'll talk about it. It shouldn't be a problem."
"En, Dali definitely can't have these plans and things like that. Your chances are still very high."
"I know."
"Alright, go to sleep."
…
Detention Room.
Although it was called a detention room, Hong Tu didn't make things difficult for Wang Mingyu and the rest. It was actually a large guest room, a two-story building in the northeast corner of the estate. There were all kinds of basic facilities inside. Other than not being able to leave the house, there wasn't much to worry about.
After all, Hong Tu had previously said that loyally protecting the Master was a reward. If breaking into the estate was a punishment, detention was a punishment. The environment in the detention room was good, so naturally, it was a reward.
Tang Muxin sat on the bed and angrily said, "Dali, tomorrow is the selection of the outstanding descendants. Why aren't you anxious at all?" The little lass was quite motivated, so naturally, she was anxious for Hong Dali.
Of course, she was just saying it. As for whether Hong Dali would change because of what she said — that would probably be unless the sun rose from the west.
As expected, Hong Dali lay on Li Nianwei's lap, not at all worried about the upcoming family meeting. Instead, he leisurely munched on melon seeds and grinned as he said, "I didn't intend to participate in this selection. Why should I be anxious?"
"But … but …" Tang Muxin hesitated for a long time, but in the end, she couldn't say anything. Instead, Li Nianwei understood. She smiled and said, "Young Master has no desires. He doesn't seek fame or fortune, so naturally, there's no need to be anxious. Xinxin, don't be anxious. There's no use in being anxious. "
"That's true." Tang Muxin thought for a while and couldn't think of a solution. She could only sit down.
This time, Hong Dali was the one who spoke. "Actually, I'm not anxious. The key is that Sister Nianwei and the rest can only go out after three months. How am I supposed to spend these three months?"
"I got it, I got it!" Hearing Hong Dali's words, Tang Muxin's eyes suddenly lit up. "Dali, in that case, if you get a good ranking in the Family Evaluation Competition, won't you have a bargaining chip to bargain with them?"
"Aye?" Hearing Tang Muxin's words, Hong Dali immediately sat up and happily said, "Now that you mention it, I really feel that it's possible. Then, tell me, what should I do?"
"You should …" Tang Muxin thought for a while and instantly drooped her head. "Forget it, I don't know how to compete either. Just let nature take its course."
"Uh …" Hong Dali listened in bewilderment. Just as everyone was unable to think of any good ideas, Hong Dali's phone suddenly rang. Hong Dali picked it up and looked at it. Instantly, he beamed with delight and picked up the call. "Hello, Dad, where are you? I'm here. "
On the other end of the line, Hong Weiguo laughed and said, "Dali, is everything alright? I didn't tell you about the family meeting previously because I was afraid you would be anxious. You just have to go through the motions there, don't worry. Oh right, no one bullied you, right? "
"No!" Hong Dali answered with certainty. "It's good enough that I didn't bully them. Dad, when are you coming over? "
"I think I'll only be here tomorrow night. I have a very important company meeting these two days." On the other end of the line, Hong Weiguo said, "Our generation's meeting is the day after tomorrow, so I didn't go today. You must be good over there. If anything happens, call me immediately. Do you hear me? "
"I know." Hong Dali sniffled. He originally wanted to ask about the selection of outstanding descendants, but after thinking about it, he decided not to — even if he knew, there was no time to prepare now. Out of sight, out of mind. "Everything is fine here, Dad, don't worry."
"En, then rest early." Hong Weiguo reminded again, "Don't fight with others, it's meaningless."
"Okay, I understand."
I didn't fight with them, I just invited them to a big fight. En, en.
After hanging up, Hong Dali shrugged. "Okay, that's all for now. Everyone, go do what you need to do. I'm going to sleep now. "
Everyone immediately returned to their own rooms and had a good rest.
It was a quiet night.
…
Early the next morning, the descendants of the other families woke up early to prepare their materials, hoping to outshine the others in the meeting so that they could obtain more resources for development. Hong Dali, on the other hand, slept all the way until the sun was high in the sky.
"What time is it …" Hong Dali groggily opened his eyes and looked at his surroundings. "Oh … right, this isn't home …"
Hong Dali raised his head and looked at the gold-inlaid clock hanging on the wall. With a "pa" sound, he laid down again. "It's only 9: 30 AM. I'll go back to sleep first. Ah, I can't sleep well since I'm not at home …"
Just as he was about to sleep, the door to his room banged. Tang Muxin's voice sounded. "Dali, get up and eat. After eating, prepare well. The family meeting is at 2 PM!"
Family meeting? Hong Dali was stunned for a while. Then, he remembered.
He seemed to be here to participate in that family meeting … Sigh, but he really didn't want to go. Those things had nothing to do with a little prodigal like him. If he went, he would definitely be laughed at by the descendants. Plus, he tricked so many people in the big meeting room yesterday …
"Can I not go …" Hong Dali asked listlessly.
"What do you think?" Tang Muxin shouted. "Get up quickly. We can go out for a walk after eating!"
"Okay." Hong Dali slowly got up and put on his clothes. "I'll get up now. Don't rush me, don't rush me …"
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