Kiang Long Tan narrowed his eyes at Fang Yan for a while and said, "You're an interesting young man."
"I won't change my mind even if you compliment me," Fang Yan said with a smirk. Do I look like the kind of man who can be bought over with a few flattering words?
"But I don't get it … Chaoge is my daughter, and she's just been attacked. What's wrong with me taking her home to rest and letting my family take care of her?" Jiang Longtan voiced his reasonable doubts. "What's wrong with that?
He was Lu Chaoge's legal guardian. Although Lu Chaoge was an adult now, she was still registered in the national file system. If he wanted to take Lu Chaoge home as her foster father, everyone would support his decision.
"She's your daughter and my girlfriend. She's half of my spine, the air and sunshine of my life. Just now, right under my nose, an off-road vehicle rushed over and almost took her away from me … Can you understand how I feel right now? Can you understand how I feel when I've lost her and found her again? I don't want to be apart from her for even a second. I want to keep an eye on her and make sure she's fine … Otherwise, I'll have nightmares at night. "
Lu Chaoge darted a strange look at Fang Yan and thought that he was the only one who could say something like that.
Kiang Long Tan said after some hesitation, "That's a very convincing reason."
"Thank you for your consideration."
"But I'm still taking Chaoge with me," said Kiang Long Tan. "At a time like this, what she needs most is her parents' company, not a bastard who's trying to take advantage of her … Chaoge, shall we go back?"
Lu Chaoge shook her head and said in a hoarse voice, "I … I'm going back to school."
This was the first time she had turned down Kiang Long Tan's arrangement. She had never done something like this before.
"…" Kiang Long Tan was stunned. He didn't expect Lu Chaoge to stand on Fang Yan's side so firmly.
"It's quieter there," Lu Chaoge explained.
"I understand." Kiang Long Tan nodded with difficulty. "Take care of yourself."
"Dad, how can you let him take Chaoge away?" Jiang Zhuliu shouted, "This is a despicable and shameless person. When we came in just now, he was …"
"Shut up." Kiang Long Tan snapped, "Go back."
"…"
Kiang Long Tan shifted his gaze to Lu Chaoge again and said, "Shall we talk? Although I know that the timing isn't right and the environment isn't right … there are some words that I don't want to let pass the night. "
"Sure," Lu Chaoge said.
The unrelated people all left, and the private room was cleared.
Fang Yan took off his coat and draped it over Lu Chaoge's shoulders before he left as well. Kiang Long Tan only wanted to talk to Lu Chaoge.
"Are you thirsty?" Kiang Long Tan asked. He went to the fridge in the corner of the private room and took out a bottle of cold water. Holding it in his hand, he said, "The water's too cold. Drink it later."
Lu Chaoge didn't say a word. She only gripped Fang Yan's coat tightly, hoping to get some warmth.
Kiang Long Tan found the remote control for the air conditioner and turned it on.
The room quickly warmed up as the ambiance was released.
Only then did Kiang Long Tan sit down across from Lu Chaoge. Looking into Lu Chaoge's eyes, he said honestly, "I know. You blame me and you hate me …"
The surprise in Lu Chaoge's eyes flashed away, and she returned to calmness in an instant.
This opening was too direct, and she was caught unprepared.
"You've always suspected me. You suspect that your parents' death is closely related to me. You don't have to deny it. I know what you're thinking from the strange and wary look in your eyes. A long time ago, I wanted to find an opportunity for us father and daughter to sit together and have a good chat … I'll tell you my thoughts to clear up your misunderstanding of me. "
"But, I'm usually too busy with work, and so is yours. We don't have much time to eat together. I wanted to find a time to talk alone … but it's been delayed until now. "Kiang Long Tan shook his head and smiled bitterly, saying," As a father, I've failed in my duty. I've let down your parents' trust. "
"Actually, it's been so many years. Some things can't necessarily be explained clearly. What happened to your parents still pains me to this day. They were my best friends and talented business partners … Chaoge, you don't know business, so you don't understand how great their departure was for me and Longtu Group. We haven't been able to recover to this day. "
"Yes, we haven't been able to recover to this day. We could've done better. We should've been number one in all of Hua Xia … But, we used to be the world's leading biotechnology company, and now we're being surpassed by others. Can you understand how I felt back then? It wasn't just my hard work, it was your parents' as well … We drank and talked so many times, and we were both filled with hope for the future. We said that we wanted to do our best, to be the best number one in the world. But, because of their departure, we … I couldn't accomplish the goal I set on my own. "
"They're very important to me, and just like you, I don't want to be separated from them. I didn't want to talk about it in front of you, because I thought it would be too cruel for you. You're just an innocent girl, and you shouldn't have to bear all that. You shouldn't have to bear all that pain … I hope that you can forget it, just remember it, but not be sad. "
"I hope that you can become a member of the Jiang family. We'll do everything that parents should do for you. We'll give you everything that your parents can give you. I hope that we can take care of you and protect you for them. I hope that everyone can live a peaceful and happy life … Even if it's a little incomplete, everyone will still be happy. I hope that I can do that for you. "
Kiang Long Tan unscrewed the cap of a bottle of warm water and handed it to Lu Chaoge. "Why would I hurt them? If it's for the sake of profit, they can stay alive and help me lead the research team. Our Longtu Group can become number one in Hua Xia and number one in the world … Isn't that more beneficial to me? "
Lu Chaoge opened her mouth, but she didn't know what to say.
He had this kind of ability. He could always see through your thoughts and accurately pinpoint your acupuncture points, making it impossible for you to have any thoughts of resistance.
"You're one with us. You're a member of the Jiang family, and also a member of our Longtu Group. You're my daughter, Jiang Zhuliu's sister … I know that you don't want to marry him. If you don't want to, then don't. It's been so many years, when have I ever forced you? Have I ever said anything harsh to you? "
"No," Lu Chaoge said. Ren Jin often said that they should be together, but Kiang Long Tan had always been against it.
"Although you've never been to the company, you still hold 49% of Longtu Group's shares. This is the distribution plan that your father and I discussed when we founded the company. Your parents are gone, so you're their only legal heir. So, these 49% shares will automatically be transferred to your name … "
"I've tried to persuade you many times. When you were in school, I told you to study business management, so that you could take on more responsibilities in the company. After you graduated, I also persuaded you to work at Longtu Group. You could be my assistant for the time being, and I'd teach you everything I know about management … What I said is still valid. Whenever you want to return to Lontu, you can do so. I told you, it's mine, and it's yours as well. Even Jiang Zhuliu isn't as influential as you are in Longtu. "
"I know there will be rumors, but they're just rumors … I've always ignored them, because we're a family. Because we're a family, if we try to explain such a strange thing seriously, it'll pull the distance between us even further … "
"Chaoge." Kiang Long Tan looked at Lu Chaoge lovingly and said helplessly, "I know you're not happy in the Jiang family, and I know you're under a lot of pressure. To be honest, I'm not happy either, and I'm under a lot of pressure … I've tried my best to be good to you, but I've found that it doesn't make us closer. Instead, it's like a double-edged sword that cuts you and makes you feel like you can't breathe. It also cuts me and makes me feel like all my efforts are in vain … "
Kiang Long Tan looked at Lu Chaoge and asked, "Chaoge, what do you think I should do? Tell me, what should I do? "
Jiang Longtu was usually strict, powerful, wise, controlling, and tolerant. It was as if there was no problem in the world that he couldn't solve, and he wouldn't change his expression even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of him.
At this moment, Kiang Long Tan was anxious and exhausted, which was something he had never shown before.
"…"
Lu Chaoge's mind was in a mess.
What was the truth? What was the cause of her parents' death?
Was it really because they met some local scum on a holiday and were killed by them? Where was her aunt?
Could it be that her suspicion of the Jiang family and her hatred for Kiang Long Tan were all wrong? That they weren't the murderers she thought they were?
Was that their concern for her genuine, and all those years of care were also genuine?
Countless questions swirled in her mind, and she couldn't find an answer to them.
Kiang Long Tan smiled and said, "You're suspicious because we haven't done a good enough job … Time will tell a person's heart, don't be in a hurry to make a decision."
"Alright, I think that guy outside must be getting impatient. He doesn't look bad, he has the guts to resist my arrangements, which is much better than Jiang Zhuliu … If he treats you badly, tell me and I'll make him suffer too. "
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