"Dad! I'm the one who's confused. Fang Minyi was so persistent in wanting to be my girlfriend and marry me, but who knew she would suddenly turn against me? It's not just you who's embarrassed, I'm embarrassed too, okay? What's wrong with going out for a drink with friends because I'm in a bad mood? And you scold me!" Xu Zhiheng took a big gulp of black coffee, his face still looking decadent and lifeless.
Xu Zhiheng had been drinking with friends until midnight. Not long after he fell asleep, his father sent someone to wake him up and take him home. To be honest, Xu Zhiheng not only looked unhappy, but was also in an extremely unhappy mood.
"One: Go to Fang's house later and apologize to Minyi sincerely. It would be abnormal if they didn't cancel the wedding after the situation yesterday. You must coax her for me. I don't need to teach you how to coax a woman who is deeply infatuated with you. Two: From today on, get familiar with the company's business. I want to see progress in your business ability every month, otherwise you return the card to me and move out to make a living on your own." Xu Dake thought about it all night. He decided that he could no longer be so soft-hearted towards Xu Zhiheng, otherwise Xu Zhida would completely lose his ability to survive.
No one knows better than Xu Dake about the secret operations over the years and using his status as a civil servant to gain benefits for the family business. He knows that such behavior is not a long-term solution. Once the truth is revealed, he will not only lose his personal freedom, but may also implicate many people around him.
Xu Dake's worries were not groundless. He knew that his actions had crossed the bottom line of the law. He was once an honest and upright civil servant, but with the growth of power and the pressure of the family business, he gradually deviated from the right path. Every night when it was quiet, he would sit alone in his study and reflect on his actions, but he could not resist the temptation of interests every time.
Xu Dake has extremely high expectations for his son Xu Zhiheng. He hopes that Xu Zhiheng can become a responsible and capable person and no longer rely on the power of his family.
However, Xu Zhiheng's growth process disappointed him. Xu Zhiheng had been overprotected since childhood and had never experienced the hardships of life. He was cowardly, indecisive, and lacked the ability to think independently and solve problems. This made Xu Dake very worried. He was afraid that once he lost his freedom, Xu Zhiheng would not be able to take on the responsibility of the family business, or even be able to survive independently in this world.
Xu Dake was unable to express his anxiety and restlessness to Xu Zhiheng in a few words. Xu Dake knew that he had to take measures as soon as possible to let Xu Zhiheng learn to grow independently, otherwise his years of hard work would be in vain. He decided to gradually reduce the protection for Xu Zhiheng from now on, so that he could face the challenges of life and learn to take responsibility.
However, Xu Dake also knew that it would take time to change Xu Zhiheng's character. He needed to guide and educate him patiently so that Xu Zhiheng could gradually get rid of his dependence on his parents and become a real man. This was undoubtedly a huge challenge for Xu Dake, but he had no choice but to face it bravely.
Although Xu Dake's heart was filled with worries and fears, he still firmly believed that as long as he worked hard to change Xu Zhiheng and make him a responsible and capable person, the future of their family would still be full of hope. He would do his best to achieve this goal, even if it cost him a great price.
At the moment, Xu Dake's biggest prayer in his heart is that God will continue to value him and give him enough time to train Xu Zhiheng well...
"I'm not going. Why should I apologize to her? If you give her the cold shoulder for a few days, she will come to you on her own. The more you coax Fang Minyi, the less likable she becomes. Besides, I don't have to have her, she has to have me." Xu Zhiheng disagreed with his father's instructions.
Obviously, Xu Zhiheng couldn't tell at all that Xu Dake was filled with anxiety and uneasiness at the moment.
Only Xu Dake himself knows that he and his family business are on the brink of life and death. Once they lose the support of the Fang family and the protection of the complex network of relationships behind the Fang family's old man Fang Tianzuo, Xu Dake and Xu's company will face huge difficulties.
At this moment, Xu Dake seemed as calm as a rock on the surface, but in fact, he was like an ant on a hot pot...
Xu Dake looked at his son Xu Zhiheng, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He didn't care what the relationship between Xu Zhiheng and Fang Minyi was, whether it was deep or shallow, and whether they had feelings for each other or not. The most important thing was that the Xu family couldn't do without the support of the Fang family.
The marriage of Xu Zhiheng and Fang Minyi is not just a matter between two young people, but also concerns the life and death of the Xu family and Xu Dake. Their marriage is related to the future of the family.
Xu Dake's eyes flashed with determination: "Zhiheng, you should understand how important the relationship between our family and the Fang family is to us. At this time, you can't just take your own feelings into consideration, you have to consider the interests of the entire family."
Xu Zhiheng was very confused when he heard his father's words. What did he mean by "not only consider yourself, but also consider the interests of the Xu family"? No matter how bad the Xu family was, it would not be unable to survive without the support of the Fang family.
Although Xu Dake's tone was full of earnestness, Xu Zhiheng's expression looked unchanged, as if there was no possibility of any mishap for Xu Dake and Xu's Company.
In addition, Xu Zhiheng is not the kind of person who is used to easily compromise because of other people's feelings. These others naturally include his father Xu Dake.
Xu Zhiheng naively believed that he should do what he wanted with his own feelings and no one should interfere.
"Dad, our company has no shortage of projects and sufficient funds. There is nothing for us to be afraid of the Fang family. The old man of the Fang family is just a retired old man. As the saying goes, "When guests are away, the tea gets cold" is a polite way of speaking. It is normal in life that the tea gets cold before the guests leave. You are in your prime now. If the Fang family asks us for help, do we need to look at their faces? You worry too much!" Xu Zhiheng really couldn't understand Xu Dake's worries and good intentions.
When Xu Dake heard what his son Xu Zhiheng said, he felt bitter.
He understood that Xu Zhiheng did not really understand the predicament that his family and Xu Dake were facing, nor did he realize how important the Fang family was to them. In Xu Zhiheng's eyes, the old man of the Fang family was just a retired old man who was not worth their concern.
However, Xu Dake knew that things were far from as simple as Xu Zhiheng imagined. Although the Fang family had retired, their influence in the business world could not be underestimated. If they lost the support of the Fang family, their family business would suffer a huge impact.
Xu Dake's heart was filled with worry and helplessness, because Xu Dake knew very well the importance of Fang Tianzuo, the old man of the Fang family. This figure who once held a high position in the military still possessed influence and prestige that could not be ignored even after retirement.
In Xu Dake's eyes, Fang Tianzuo was like an old tree with deep roots. Although he had left the center of power, his roots were still deeply embedded in the soil, firmly supporting his status and dignity.
Xu Dake's concern for Fang Tianzuo was not only because of his past status, but also because he knew that in this world, some people, even if they have retired behind the scenes, can still cause a lot of waves with just one word or one look. Fang Tianzuo is such a person. Every word and every decision he makes can cause a stir in the business and political circles.
In Beichuan, everyone has heard how much Fang Tianzuo dotes on his granddaughter Fang Minyi, and Xu Dake doesn't want his family to become the target of Fang Tianzuo's dissatisfaction. He knows that if he offends Fang Tianzuo, not only Xu Dake or the Xu family will make new powerful enemies.
Xu Dake naturally hoped that Xu Zhiheng could understand this and the difficulties their family was facing. He hoped that Xu Zhiheng could put aside his pride and willfulness, apologize to Fang Minyi, and save their marriage. In this way, their family might still have a chance to gain the understanding and support of the Fang family.
Xu Dake was worried about his son and afraid of the future. But he knew he couldn't give up and had to persevere. He would do his best to protect his family and his son.
Xu Dake's heart was filled with concerns about Fang Tianzuo. He knew that they could not offend this person with a strong background. He hoped that Xu Zhiheng could understand this and the difficulties their family was facing. He hoped that Xu Zhiheng could put aside his pride and willfulness, apologize to Fang Minyi, and save their marriage. In this way, their family might still have a chance to gain the understanding and support of the Fang family.
He knew that his worries were not groundless, but he could not make Xu Zhiheng understand this. He looked at his son's childish face and felt a little desperate.
"Zhiheng, you are still too young. There are some things you cannot understand yet." Xu Dake sighed, trying to make his son understand his good intentions. "The relationship between our family and the Fang family is not a simple interest relationship, but involves the future of the entire family. You must know that the business world is like a battlefield. We cannot only focus on the immediate interests, but also consider long-term development. Your father's current position in the system is not so high that it cannot be easily moved. Son, do you understand?"
"Dad, aren't you preparing to take office as deputy mayor? What does it matter whether our family's business is related to the Fang family? Are you worried about what the Fang family may do? Besides, I know Fang Minyi. If I ignore her for a few days, she will come back to me with a shameless face." Xu Zhiheng snorted lightly, not understanding why his father would do such a thing today to boost others' ambitions and destroy his own prestige.
My dad is the mayor! This is one of the most confident arguments Xu Zhiheng has made recently.
Xu Dake's appointment has passed the public announcement period and he can take office immediately. It is a foregone conclusion. Xu Zhiheng doesn't understand why his father is so cautious?
"Son, if I were not the deputy mayor, do you think our company and those projects could be successfully completed? Would anyone from that group of bad friends around you take the initiative to contact you and offer help?" Xu Dake suppressed his anger and asked as restrainedly as possible.
This son in front of me is 180cm tall. Did he get all his nutrition in his muscles, and not in his brain? Why does he seem to have no brains?
"Dad, but your arrangement is not feasible. If it is really not feasible, we can just split up the projects of our company and sell them to those people and companies with desires and ambitions. We can also live abroad with the cash. There is nothing good to stay in this place, and it is not free." Xu Zhiheng said easily.
Xu Zhiheng had the idea of living abroad a long time ago, but Xu Dake always said over the years that it was a good time for him to advance in his career. It was difficult for immediate family members to immigrate, and Xu Zhiheng himself did not have much funds that he could directly use and had no say, so he never really took any action.
Now that the marriage didn't take place and my father has been promoted to deputy mayor, I can finally stop using him as a scapegoat.
"You're dreaming. I'm old, and my relatives, friends, and social connections are all here. How can I live abroad? Not to mention the value of work, even the living circle will bore me to death. Just give up this idea. I will never agree to your immigration." Hearing this, Xu Dake knew that Xu Zhiheng had never given up the idea of going abroad.
said displeased.
"Dad, that's the life you want, but not what I want. I don't like the life in China, nor do I like the lifestyle in China. I like the freedom and openness abroad, which are more tolerant of different selves." Xu Zhiheng looked at his father seriously.
"I said no, and it means no. It's useless no matter what you say! The most important thing now is to coax Minyi back. If you can really coax her to marry you, you can go abroad together. Then dad will have no reason to stop you, son." Xu Dake also knew that Xu Zhiheng had grown up. He was no longer the little boy who would not obey his parents' instructions after a few harsh words.
Xu Dake knew that in order for Xu Zhiheng to take effective action, he had to give him what he wanted most.
"Oh - okay, I'll try." Xu Zhiheng's face was full of reluctance.
In the relationship between him and Fang Minyi, Fang Minyi had always been the one who took the initiative. Xu Zhiheng had never taken the initiative. Now he was asked to take the initiative to coax Fang Minyi? In addition to being unaccustomed to it, Xu Zhiheng also didn't know where to start.
After Xu Zhiheng finished speaking, he went upstairs to wash up in a depressed mood, ready to go talk to Fang Minyi.
After tidying himself up, Xu Zhiheng blinked in front of the mirror, thinking he looked handsome, then he took the phone from the table and called Fang Minyi, thinking that if he asked her out and coaxed her a few times, the two of them would go back to their former passionate and shameless life.
Xu Zhiheng, who originally looked smug and conceited, heard the countless busy reminders from the other end of the phone. The self-proclaimed cool and rogue smile on his face gradually disappeared along with the busy tone coming from the other end of the phone.
After calling Fang Minyi's mobile phone more than ten times and still getting a busy tone, Xu Zhiheng finally realized that Fang Minyi was not on the phone with someone else early in the morning and could not give priority to Xu Zhiheng's call, but that Fang Minyi had already blocked him, Xu Zhiheng.
before--
Xu Zhiheng called Fang Minyi. No matter what Fang Minyi was doing or who she was talking to, she would always answer Xu Zhiheng's call, for fear of missing a call from Xu Zhiheng.
Now--?
Xu Zhiheng didn't give up, he hurried downstairs, asked for the maid's phone number, and dialed Fang Minyi's cell phone number. Sure enough - Fang Minyi's phone number could be reached.
However, the phone just kept ringing relentlessly and steadily, without the owner answering.
For some reason, Xu Zhiheng's mood suddenly became very heavy, and he felt an inexplicable sense of loss in his heart; after returning the phone to the servant, Xu Zhiheng went out directly.
Block him, right? Don't answer his calls, right? Then Xu Zhiheng went directly to Fang Minyi's house to poach her.
Originally, Xu Zhiheng was not very interested in taking the initiative to find Fang Minyi to analyze the video. Xu Zhiheng felt that it was unnecessary because he felt from the bottom of his heart that he and Fang Minyi were inseparable because Fang Minyi would never leave him.
And just now, Xu Zhiheng's unshakable belief was shaken. Although there were occasional conflicts between him and Fang Minyi over the years, Fang Minyi had never blocked Xu Zhiheng.
Xu Zhiheng drove to Fang Minheng's apartment as fast as he could and pressed the doorbell anxiously for a long time, but no one responded. It seemed that he was not there?
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