To meet the provincial governor?
Chen Yaozhong said casually, "Let Xiang 'er go." But his eyes were observing his daughter's expression. He was afraid that she was too young and inexperienced to meet such a big leader. She might be scared or feel uncomfortable.
However …
He glanced at her from the corner of his eye.
He saw that Mi Xaing 'er was calm as if she didn't think it was a big deal at all … She was so generous that he couldn't believe it. The calmness and confidence in Mi Xaing' er's eyes couldn't be faked. It was the accumulation of experience and came from her bones.
Chen Yaozhong couldn't help but be amazed … This daughter whom he hadn't seen for 20 years, although she grew up in a rural area in mainland China, had a fearless spirit.
In one night …
She received such a large sum of money that ordinary people didn't dare to imagine.
She went to meet the daunting provincial governor to talk about investment.
His fate had undergone a drastic change.
All of these …
It was as if they didn't affect her at all.
Mi Xaing 'er was neither surprised nor panicked. She was calm and composed.
Chen Yaozhong's initial worry about his daughter's ability gradually disappeared. It was replaced by a whole new level of respect and trust.
However, Tang Xiling was still a little worried. She added, "Yaozhong, it's better to let Jiaxuan go to talk about investment. After all, Xiang 'er is still young and doesn't know much about the company's situation …"
Before Chen Yaozhong could speak, Mi Xaing 'er interrupted … One couldn't just rely on confidence to do things. There must be a plan as well. "Mom is right. I don't know anything about investment. Today is the first time I've heard about it. How much is the Chen Corporation going to invest? Where will it be invested? And all the follow-up interventions? It's all unknown to me! I'll meet the provincial governor tomorrow? Sure! But I don't want to show my ignorance in front of him and fight an unprepared battle! "
Chen Yaozhong raised his eyebrows and felt happy … His daughter spoke like a real businessman. "So, what do you think?"
Mi Xiang 'er turned to Chen Jiaxuan. "So, I can only trouble you. Tonight, you have to work hard and make a summary of all the materials you know. You must hand it over to me before the meeting with the governor tomorrow morning!"
Although his tone was polite!
As for his tone … it concealed the confidence and decisiveness of someone who had been in a "high position" for a long time. It was unquestionable.
Chen Jiaxuan was stunned. He was surprised by her calmness and order, and he couldn't help but show some respect. "Good! I'll finish it tonight! "
Chen Yaozhong nodded secretly.
Only then did he clap his hands, "Alright! We're almost done talking about work! Let's talk about something lighter. Xiang'er, tell me about your life, your husband, your studies, and your family. You can talk about anything. I want to hear everything! Or … talk about the past, the present, and the future. As long as it's related to you, I'm interested! "
Mi Xaing 'er was also a smart person. Through this short period of contact, she had already felt Chen Yaozhong's fatherly love … As the saying goes, one should return a favor. After all, they were still related by blood. Since he was so good to her, Mi Xaing' er might as well do her best to repay him.
She had always been a generous and straightforward person. The only thing that was a little awkward was the way she addressed him. She might as well go around it and not call him 'Dad' for now. However, there was a sincere sense of closeness in her smile. "Alright then, I'll talk about it!"
After pondering for a while, she said naturally, "Well, let me introduce my husband first!"
There was no choice!
The first thing that came to her mind was her husband's tall and straight figure.
"My husband's name is Yun Jingting. He has three children at home …"
Mi Xaing 'er began to talk tirelessly.
Chen Yaozhong listened with a smile on his face. Occasionally, he would put in a few good words for the son-in-law during the Tang Xiling. "That child, Tiger, is really a good man! Back then, he married Mi Xaing 'er when our family was at its lowest point. For Xiang'er, he almost lost his future and career. After that, he helped me. I hid outside for two years. He took care of all my basic necessities. I didn't lose out at all. During the holidays, he would come to visit me with bags of gifts! "
"Yes!" Chen Yaozhong nodded. "He's responsible! He has a clear goal and dares to take action. He's a person who can achieve great things. I really wish he was here now so that I could see him with my own eyes. Seeing is believing! "
He looked down at his grandson and stroked his little chin. "However, when I saw Feng Feng, I had a rough idea of the son-in-law's appearance! He must be mighty and handsome! Look at this child. He's so young, but he exudes a strong and righteous aura! "
Tang Xiling was pleased as if she was praising herself. "Of course! Of course, my grandson is the best! "
Mi Xaing 'er smiled faintly and added, "Mom, Feng Feng has a famous name. Tiger's name is … Yun Peng!"
"That's a good name!" Chen Yaozhong was not only a soldier, but he was also not well-educated. He was well-read and could speak eloquently. "In Zhuangzi 'Xiao Yao You', it's said that the Peng migrates to the Southern Underworld. The water hits three thousand li; the Peng climbs ninety thousand li; the Peng climbs for six months."
He looked up. "Xiang'er, don't leave tonight! Stay with me for a day, okay? Look, this place is big enough. There's even a room for you! "
He was afraid that Mi Xaing 'er would not agree, so he sighed softly. "Please understand how I feel! I just want our family to live under the same roof for a few days! "
What he said …
Mi Xaing 'er could not refuse. "Alright then! I'm just afraid that the child will cry and affect your rest! Your body — "
Chen Yaozhong did not wait for her to finish and waved his hand heroically. "My body is not that weak. I won't die in two days!"
Die?
Tang Xiling did not want to listen to him anymore and glared at him.
Chen Yaozhong quickly corrected himself. "What I mean is … I've already slept enough on the plane. There's also a time difference, so I don't want to rest yet. I do enjoy taking care of the child. To tell you the truth, I've adopted two children before. However, they were already grown when they came to my house. I've never coaxed a child in my life!"
Tang Xiling added, "Xiang'er, stay! We'll talk all night. "
Mi Xaing 'er could only nod. "Okay! I'll listen to you! "
Chen Yaozhong did not look up. He pursed his lips, squinted his eyes, and smiled like a flower as he teased his grandson. "Oh, Yunpeng, I'm your grandfather. Let's make a gentleman's agreement. When you grow up, you'll inherit your grandfather's Chen Group! When that time comes, if your grandfather is no longer around, you'll take good care of your grandmother for me! Huh? Be good! Promise me! "
No longer around?
Tang Xiling felt a lump in her throat … She really hoped that day would never come.
She got up and walked to the window. She stared at the scenery outside in a daze … She hoped that tomorrow's meeting with Magic Doctor Xiao would end well.
Mi Xaing 'er walked slowly to her mother's side. She put her arm around her mother's shoulder and whispered into her ear, "Mom, what did the doctor say?"
"Huh?"
Tang Xiling shook her head helplessly. "The tumor was temporarily removed, but there's still a possibility of recurrence. He has to continue with the treatment. The doctor asked your father to go for chemotherapy, but he didn't agree. He said that instead of losing all his hair and eyebrows and suffering a fate worse than death, he'd rather die! I couldn't persuade him! Don't be fooled by his easy-going smile. He's actually very stubborn! "
Mi Xaing 'er turned around and looked at her father on the sofa. "I can understand how he feels! He doesn't want to lie in bed depressed all day, vomiting and being irritable. He wants to spend some happy time with you … "
"Yeah! I understand that too! " Tang Xiling nodded. Her tone was sad. "When your father was young, he always said that he wanted to take me to Europe to see the places where he studied and lived. He wanted to take me to experience the joy he had in the past! When I went to America this time, he always said that he didn't fulfill his promise to me. He had regrets and didn't want to waste his life lying in bed! He wanted to spend some time with limited … "
She stopped and didn't continue.
She sighed deeply. "Xiang 'er, I made a wish in front of the Bodhisattva. I'd rather use twenty years of my life in exchange for two years of his happiness! If he really passes away one day, I'll go with him! "
Mi Xaing 'er felt a little distressed. "Mom, don't …"
Tang Xiling didn't wait for her daughter to finish. "Don't try to persuade me. I've already made up my mind. I know what I have to do!"
She held her daughter's hand gently. "Xiang 'er, your father's only comfort now is … home! Help me, do your best to make him happy! "
"Okay!" Mi Xaing 'er was also moved by Tang Xiling's feelings. She nodded vigorously. "Mom, don't say anything else. Tomorrow, after Magic Doctor Xiao takes his pulse …"
She stopped and looked out the window.
Tomorrow?
What would it be?
Behind her, Chen Yaozhong was shouting excitedly, "Xiling, come and see! Little Fengshou is holding my hand and won't let go. He's even smiling at me! "
Tang Xiling took a deep breath and put on a bright smile. "Okay! I'm coming! "
She walked quickly to her husband's side and gently stroked his shoulder with one hand. "Yaozhong, let's accompany Xiang 'er and Fengshou every day from now on … and watch them smile forever!"
Tang Yaozhong held her hand and nodded vigorously. "Okay!"
The family was happy and harmonious.
It seemed that the happy times passed by very quickly.
The next morning.
The few of them finished tidying up.
Mi Xaing 'er stood at the entrance with her son in her arms. She turned to look at her parents in the living room. "Mom, hurry up! Let's go and see Magic Doctor Xiao now! "
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