I can support you.

He picked up his phone and took a look. It was a call from his personal lawyer, Wang Hong. He had a feeling that it was a serious matter, so he gestured to everyone and stood up to answer the call.

When the call was connected, Wang Hong spoke in an urgent tone.

"Chairman, there's something I've thought about for a long time, and I decided to tell you."

Long Tengyue spoke calmly.

"You tell me, I'm listening."

"Young Master wants to give 40% of our Long Group's shares to Young Madam as a betrothal gift. Did you know?"

Long Tengyue's fingers gripping the phone suddenly tightened, his knuckles turning white, and his back, which had been leaning against the sofa, instantly straightened.

He was silent for two seconds, his Adam's apple rolled, and his tone was emotionless, yet undeniably calm.

"Are you sure? Has the share transfer agreement been drafted?"

"The young master let me review the draft of the agreement yesterday. The beneficiary was clearly listed as Xue Pianpian, and he also specifically emphasized that the business registration must be completed as soon as possible after the engagement party."

Wang Hong's voice was a little hesitant.

"Chairman, 40% of the shares is not a small amount. That is all the shares held by the young master. Once transferred, it will have a huge impact on the group's equity structure. I am worried..."

"Are you worried that he'll act impulsively, or are you worried that Pian Pian has ulterior motives after taking the shares?"

Long Tengyue interrupted him, his fingertips unconsciously stroking the side of the phone, his eyes fixed on the small garden outside the window.

"Xiao Yi may look careless, but he knows what's going on better than anyone else. If he dared to make this decision, he must have considered the consequences."

Wang Hong was stunned and didn't respond for a moment. He had followed Long Tengyue for many years and knew that although the chairman seemed strict, he actually loved his grandson Long Junyi the most, but he never said it out loud.

"Don't worry about the agreement. Just do as he asks."

Long Tengyue's tone softened a bit.

"But you have to help me keep an eye on her and see how that girl reacts after she gets the shares. Is she really interested in Junyi, or is she just after the Long family's wealth? We need to figure this out."

"Okay, I see what you mean."

Wang Hong breathed a sigh of relief.

"Then I will proceed with the agreement according to the young master's instructions. I will report to you in a timely manner if there is any follow-up."

After hanging up the phone, Long Tengyue stood there for a long time without moving, the phone still in his hand.

Everyone in the living room was still talking and laughing, and no one noticed the change in his expression.

He raised his eyes to look at Long Junyi who was whispering with Xue Pianpian not far away, and a complex expression flashed in his eyes - there was anger at his self-willed behavior, but more of it was helplessness and relief that his grandson finally found the person he cared about.

"Grandpa, what's wrong with you? You don't look well."

Long Junyi came over at some point, holding a cup of warm water in his hand.

Long Tengyue came back to his senses, took the water cup and took a sip, suppressed the waves in his heart, and said lightly:

"It's nothing, just a small matter at the company. Just keep your affairs with Xue girl in mind and don't regret it later."

Long Junyi smiled, his eyes determined:

"Grandpa, I won't regret it. Pian Pian is not the kind of person who values ​​money. I gave her shares just to let her know that she and I are family. My things are also her things."

Long Tengyue looked at the seriousness in his grandson's eyes, and finally said nothing more. He just said "hmm" softly - never mind, the child has grown up and has his own ideas. As long as he lives well, this little share is nothing.

Returning to the dining table, Long Tengyue felt mixed emotions, and he looked at Xue's parents with a bit more scrutiny.

Xue Zhenguo and He Yuling looked like simple country people. Although their clothes were of decent quality, they lacked the temperament and heritage that some people in the upper class possessed.

Xue Zhenguo felt a little uncomfortable with this look. He paused with the chopsticks in his hand and subconsciously straightened his back.

He Yuling was very attentive and quickly noticed the subtle atmosphere. She nudged her husband with her elbow and smiled to smooth things over:

"Mr. Long, please try this steamed fish. The kitchen specially prepared it according to the method we use in our hometown. It doesn't contain too many seasonings, so it's very fresh."

Long Tengyue withdrew his gaze, picked up a small piece of fish, put it in his mouth, and chewed it slowly.

The tenderness of the fish spread on his tongue, but he felt nothing in his heart. He only responded lightly:

“It tastes good.”

Xue Zhenguo put down his chopsticks, rubbed his hands lightly on his knees, and said with a sincere tone:

"Grandpa Long, I know that our Pian Pian and Jun Yi are together, which may seem a bit 'inappropriate' to outsiders.

But my husband and I taught her since she was young that one should be honest and not take advantage of others.

Junyi is a good boy and he is interested in Pianpian. We are happy from the bottom of our hearts, but the betrothal gift you gave is too much. We are embarrassed to accept it. "

Before he finished speaking, He Yuling continued:

"Yes, old man, Pian Pian told us yesterday that you not only gave us so many jewelry, real estate and shops, but also 2000 million in cash. We both didn't sleep well all night.

It's not that we don't know what's good for us, it's that this gift is too expensive. We're afraid Pian Pian can't afford it, and we're also afraid that outsiders will gossip about her trying to get the Long family's money."

Long Tengyue paused holding the teacup and looked up at the Xue couple.

There was no greed in their eyes, only the worry and caution of parents, which made the scrutiny in his heart fade a little.

At this time, Xue Pianpian just came over, heard what her parents said, and sat down with a smile:

"Dad, Mom, you two may not know this yet, but Long Junyi gave me more than just the betrothal gift. He also gave me all the shares of the Long Group under his name.

Do you know how much this is? Converted into RMB, it’s a full 40 billion! Will you still worry about me having no money to spend in the future?

After saying this, she no longer cared about her parents' reactions, but looked at Long Tengyue with a serious and frank tone:

"Grandpa, to be honest, when I heard that Long Junyi was going to give me all his shares, I was really moved and felt that I had not made a mistake in choosing him.

But I thought about it later and decided to decline the offer.”

Everyone was stunned when they heard this, and Long Junyi subconsciously grabbed her hand, his eyes full of disbelief.

Xue Pianpian looked at Long Junyi and said very seriously:

"Long Junyi, I like you because of you, not because of the Long family's wealth.

These 40% shares are very important to Long Group, I can't take them.

I don't want our relationship to be mixed with too many material things. I will work hard to create what I want, and I will work hard with you for our future, instead of just sitting back and enjoying the fruits of others' labor."

Long Junyi looked at Xue Pianpian's determined eyes, his heart was deeply moved, and his eyes were slightly red.

Long Tengyue also showed a relieved smile, he knew that this girl really loved her grandson.

Xue Zhenguo and He Yuling also breathed a sigh of relief. They were proud of their daughter's decision.

"Okay, okay!"

Long Tengyue said with a smile,

"Girl Pian Pian, I really admire you for having such an idea.

But you'd better accept the shares, otherwise I'm afraid Xiaoyi will feel insecure."

Long Junyi nodded frantically. He held Xue Pianpian's hand tightly and said:

"Pianpian, did you hear what grandpa said? This is exactly what I wanted to say.

Xue Pianpian looked at Long Junyi, who was about to frown anxiously, and glanced at the smile that could not be hidden in Long Tengyue's eyes. She couldn't help but curl the corners of her lips and gently pinched his palm with her fingertips:

"Look how anxious you are. Okay, I'll take it."

Long Junyi's eyes lit up instantly, and he held her hand tighter:

"Really?"

"real."

Xue Pianpian nodded, with a hint of cunning in her tone.

"But I have a condition."

Long Tengyue raised his eyebrows and looked at her with interest:

"Oh? Pianpian girl has another condition? Tell me."

"I can't take this 40% stake for nothing."

Xue Pianpian straightened up and glanced at the people present.

“I want to use 5% of it as employee bonus shares for Long Group. In the future, employees with outstanding performance and constructive suggestions for the group’s development will be able to receive shares based on their performance.

The remaining 35% will be registered in the joint account of Long Junyi and I. In the future, whether it is for the development needs of Burning Snow Laser or for Long's suitable cooperation projects, we will discuss the use of this part of the shares together."

When these words came out, Long Junyi was stunned for a moment, then nodded vigorously:

"I agree! This is the best way. It helps Burning Snow and brings us closer together."