Gold bars?
No wonder Chen Yaozhong was so serious about it.
No one could say for sure how many things had happened and how many people had died because of this "property."
Chen Yaozhong sighed softly. "You must have known about the existence of this thing long ago! Today, I only want to tell you one thing … I also told your mother the same thing. Until the last moment, as long as you can still live, you'd better not touch this gold bar! "
"…"
"The reason is simple! That's the military pay before liberation. In the words of today's society … it's ill-gotten wealth. It's the wealth of the people taken by the warlords! If you take it out, there will definitely be people who will be jealous. What will happen in the end? First, someone will secretly snatch it from you and use all kinds of methods to frame you, wanting to take the gold bar for themselves! "
Chen Yaozhong tapped the coffee table with his hand. "These words have been confirmed. I don't need to say more. Look at your mother's experience … You'll understand! As the saying goes, 'water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it!' Money is this' water '! It can help people live a good life, but it can also push people into the abyss! "
Mi Xaing 'er nodded.
That was indeed the case.
Chen Yaozhong continued, "For money, someone will secretly use underhanded means? This is still considered a light punishment! The worse result is that the government might take over the gold bar. You'll be unwilling to accept it. You'll fight, sue, and want to get it back. In the end, you might end up in jail. If you can't win, you'll be troubled and unhappy for the rest of your life! If that's the case, it's better to … "
He paused and looked blankly at the window. "I've already discussed with your mother. This gold bar … It's better if you don't see it! At least wait for a few more years! When the policy is gradually relaxed, fewer people will know about this. Maybe, you can sell it bit by bit! You can't be too ostentatious! In short, it's better to be careful! Remember! Remember! "
Mi Xaing 'er lowered her head and didn't say anything … If one doesn't think about the future, there will be immediate worries.
Father's concerns were correct.
Not to mention in that era, even in the 21st century, if a large pile of gold bars was suddenly dug out from the ground, perhaps … all kinds of trouble would come one after another, and it might not necessarily be a good thing.
Chen Yaozhong looked at his daughter and said, "I have one more thing to tell you … Although your mother always avoided the word 'death', I'm open-minded. Everyone will die one day, especially in my situation. To put it bluntly, I've earned every day I live. I have no regrets in this life. Before I die, I was able to see you and your mother again and live with you. This is God's blessing for me!"
"Don't say such things! Aren't you recovering day by day? "
Chen Yaozhong shook his head and smiled bitterly. "Don't try to persuade me! I'm not a child. I don't need these meaningless comforts! "
Pausing for a moment, he continued, "The guilt I feel towards you … is a pain that will last for a lifetime. It can never be made up for! I can't turn back time and go back to the beginning with you and your mother by my side! The only thing I can do is to give you all my life savings and try my best to buy some happy days for you! It's better than nothing! As for how you feel towards your mother? "
There was sadness in his eyes. "I'm always worried that if I pass away one day … I'm afraid that she won't be able to hold on! Xiang 'er, today, I'm officially entrusting you to take good care of her! Give her confidence and let her live well. She's still young and deserves a better future! "
"…"
Mi Xaing 'er opened her mouth and wanted to persuade him, but she felt that no matter what she said, it would be empty and tasteless. It would be nothing more than "You won't die", "You and my mother will grow old together", and such nonsense. Just like what Chen Yaozhong said, these were all lies. Who wouldn't die?
She lowered her head and looked at the ground. "I know. Don't worry."
This sentence made Chen Yaozhong laugh. "Xiang 'er, I really like you. I like you more and more. Your personality is so similar to mine! You don't talk nonsense or dawdle. You have feelings but don't say them out loud. You're not weak, but you're not too arrogant either … Good! Your mother really raised you well! I'm so happy! "
He reached out his hand and wanted to touch her.
However, he hesitated and did not dare to do so.
His hand stopped in mid-air for a while, then he retracted it embarrassedly. "Xiang 'er, I see that you've been very tired recently. I want to say something: You're a girl, so you don't have to be so strong! This is not because I value boys more than girls. I just feel sorry for you! I don't expect you to be good in your studies, have a strong career, and be better than others in every aspect! I only hope that my daughter … can enjoy life happily and have a happy family. This is better than anything else! "
His words were heartwarming.
Mi Xaing 'er understood his sincere feelings and also saw that he wanted to get closer to her. At this time, all words were empty. Mi Xaing' er simply reached out her small hand and gently stroked his large palm.
Chen Yaozhong stared at her snow-white fingertips …
He tried to hold it in, but in the end, he could not hold it in.
He reached out with his other large palm and held his daughter's hand tightly. He smiled happily. "Xiang 'er, although life is short, I'm still lucky. After all, I have the two of you to match. I don't have any regrets. Now, I just want to marry your mother as soon as possible and give her a grand wedding to fulfill our wishes!"
"…"
"Xiang 'er, I want to go back to Siyuan Village with your mother in a few days' time! We're going to prepare for the wedding! "
"Ah? What did Doctor Xiao say? Does your body allow it? "
Chen Yaozhong waved his hand generously. "Who cares? I can't ignore the doctor's words. I can't ignore all of them! He wants me to recuperate? Don't tell me … I'm going to be locked up in this courtyard every day? Not do anything? Just look at the sky under the eaves when I raise my head? What's the difference between that and a frog at the bottom of a well? There's no meaning in living anymore! We're humans! Only by doing whatever we want can we not live in vain! "
"…"
"I'm going to set the wedding date for April 16th. This date is meaningful to both your mother and I. We met for the first time on that day. Coincidentally, it's not too far from now. I should be able to hold on until that day. When the time comes, you can come too …"
Before he could finish speaking …
There was a commotion in the courtyard. Judging from the sound, it was Mo Dongyang and Feng Xiuzhu.
Mi Xaing 'er quickly stood up and explained to Chen Yaozhong, "This person is surnamed Mo. He's a friend of mine from Shanghai. I'm going to let him take charge of the construction company!"
Chen Yaozhong nodded lightly. "That's good! Xiang 'er, I'll remind you again. If you want to be a leader and take charge of a company, you have to delegate power! You can't do everything by yourself. That'll tire you to death! Use people who you know well and don't doubt them. Give them some benefits when appropriate. Don't take it too seriously. It's fine as long as they can get by. If they can't, then kill them. Don't be soft-hearted and don't dawdle. This is the attitude to do great things! "
Ah?
If they can't get by, then "kill" them!
Don't be soft-hearted?
This Chen Yaozhong was really a ruthless "old" businessman!
She didn't say anything else.
The father and daughter stood up together and slowly walked out of the house.
When they entered the courtyard, they looked up … Mo Dongyang had arrived. He was chatting intimately with Xu Jingya. Xiao Qingshan was also standing beside them. It seemed like they had already introduced themselves.
Mi Xaing 'er smiled and said loudly, "Sister Xiuzhu, Brother Jiu, don't stand in the courtyard. It's cold. Hurry up and go inside!"
Xu Jingya slapped her forehead. "That's right! Look at how silly I am! Lao Xiao, bring the children inside to chat. I'm done cooking … I'll be right there! "
Xiao Qingshan replied in a muffled voice, "Okay."
The few of them entered the house.
Mi Xaing 'er then introduced her parents to Mo Dongyang. When she saw that they were chatting, she went into the kitchen and helped Xu Jingya with the chores.
Tang Xiling also came in to help. When no one was looking, she quietly pulled her daughter over. "Xiang 'er, what did your father say to you?"
"Hmm? Nothing much. He just said that you guys have decided on a date for your wedding! "
Tang Xiling's face was flushed. "He's really interesting. He just decided on a date and he's already in a hurry to tell you about it?"
Mi Xaing 'er smiled and joked, "This shows that he loves you!"
Tang Xiling held her daughter's hand. "Xiang 'er, you … I understand how you feel. You can't call him' Dad 'right now, but I hope that you can mediate this as soon as possible. After all, this is your father's wish! Let's not let him have any regrets! "
"…"
"Also, I hope that you can take more time to spend with him! Even if it's just chatting with him more, or showing a little affection, it's fine. He's a patient now, can't you tell? The way he looks at you is so sincere … "
Tang Xiling's voice was a little choked up. She quickly lowered her head and stopped talking … She did not want to put her daughter in a difficult position.
Mi Xaing 'er pondered for a moment. "Mom, it's all my fault. I've been too busy recently and didn't think things through. But don't worry, I'll listen to you!"
"That's good! I know that you're a sensible child! "
"…"
The mother and daughter chatted for a while more.
When Mi Xaing 'er brought the dishes into the house, Mo Dongyang made a joke. Everyone in the house laughed. Chen Yaozhong was sick and weak. After laughing for a while, he coughed softly.
Mi Xaing 'er poured a cup of tea and brought it to him.
Chen Yaozhong was stunned. He looked up at her and took the teacup in a daze.
Mi Xaing 'er squinted her eyes and smiled. "Why are you looking at me? Here! Drink some water to suppress your cough! "
She reached out and rubbed his back a few times … Her movements were light and gentle.
Chen Yaozhong's back stiffened for a moment, as if he was not used to this kind of touch.
However …
When he turned to look at his daughter, looking at her smiling face, he suddenly felt that … this was the happiest moment of his life.
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