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"How have you discussed it with Xiao Hong? He's graduating soon, so it's time to start planning."

Dormitory for senior faculty and staff allocated by Seoul National University.

Duan Zhongxin, the governor of Jinhai's Seoul branch, is rarely at home.

Although it is not a Western-style villa, having a virtuous wife and a well-behaved daughter sitting by my side is already the ultimate happiness on earth.

Duan Zhongxin certainly is not unable to afford a luxury house, he just has different pursuits. As a professor at Seoul National University who crossed over into the business world, he is undoubtedly different from ordinary entrepreneurs.

"Dad, give me a little more time."

Duan Xueying was peeling an apple very skillfully. Don't underestimate this detail. It's just peeling a fruit. It seems that all you need is hands, but nowadays most girls from ordinary families may not be able to do it.

What does it mean to endure hardship?

It doesn’t matter if the house you live in is a bit “poor”, but you can always hire a few more nannies.

"Haven't you done enough ideological work? Is Xiao Hong so stubborn?"

Mother Pang Lijuan interrupted.

It seems that both parents approve of their daughter's relationship. Breaking up a couple forcibly does not happen in every wealthy family.

"He said he was worried about embarrassing me and my dad."

As Duan Xueying spoke, she cut the peeled apple into pieces, put them on a plate and inserted toothpicks into them. It was amazing that a rich lady was doing such rough work.

Pang Lijuan laughed in silence, "This kid, why do you think so much? What kind of person is this? I don't think anyone dares to say anything."

Duan Zhongxin, who lives a very simple, or relatively simple, life, did not blame his wife for obviously abusing her power for personal gain.

It was he who first proposed to let Hong Xiaoyu join Jinhai.

As the head of Jiangcheng Jinhai, what's wrong with helping his daughter's boyfriend to get in through the back door?

He used to be a professor and still holds the title at Seoul National University, but he is not old-fashioned.

It is not a shame to exercise the power in your hands within a certain scope.

Tutors will also help their students.

Since you have the ability, why don’t you help your own family? Would you help outsiders?

"He's probably worried that if he goes to Jinhai, it will tarnish Dad's reputation."

Duan Xueying placed the fruit plate in front of her parents.

"If Xiao Hong thinks so, then he underestimates your dad. Although your dad doesn't like the exaggerated business world, he is not pedantic, otherwise mom wouldn't have married him. If he helps Xiao Hong, isn't he helping his own daughter? Isn't this only natural?"

Duan Zhongxin listened with a smile on his face throughout the whole process, and his temperament was elegant, which indeed did not quite fit the traditional image of a businessman.

"Why don't you just call Xiaohong home one day and I'll talk to him in person. If you can't handle it, then I'll do some ideological work on him."

"Mom, if you do this, he will be under more pressure. Even if he finally agrees to join Jinhai, he will definitely have a heavy burden and will not be happy."

Pang Lijuan felt that her daughter's words made sense and sighed, "Xiao Hong is still not smooth enough."

As she spoke, she laughed again for no apparent reason.

“But that’s also an advantage.”

"What does his brother think?"

After the mother and daughter chatted for a while, Duan Zhongxin spoke calmly and picked up an apple that his daughter had peeled.

Duan Xueying was surprised: "How did Dad know?"

"You think if you don't tell me, I won't know. If you really want to hide it from me, you should choose another place to eat."

Duan Xueying suddenly realized, and then said: "I'm just worried that Dad will be embarrassed."

"His brother? Are you talking about Xiao Jiang?"

Pang Lijuan understood what was going on: "Xiao Jiang is coming to Jiangcheng?"

"Now you have to call me Mr. Jiang."

Duan Zhongxin chuckled.

The young man came to my house once, accompanying the newly appointed head of the group. Looking back, it seemed that not much time had passed, but everything had changed.

A bamboo stick and straw sandals are lighter than a horse. Who is afraid? A straw raincoat will protect you from wind and rain for the rest of your life!

He was going to give the calligraphy he had written on the wall to the young man that day, but the young man, who was meeting him for the first time, said he would take it ten years later.

Watch now.

It won't take ten years.

If it really takes that long, even if the other party is willing to take it, he might not be qualified to give it as a gift.

"He comes to Jiangcheng, don't you have to receive him?"

Pang Lijuan looked at her husband and thought that although the Duan family was not an ordinary merchant family, it did not mean that they did not understand the ways of the world.

"I want to receive them, but it depends on whether they are willing and whether the relationship is suitable."

"Dad, I think we should just forget it. Sister Xixi didn't come this time, so there's no need to add unnecessary details."

"What do you mean by adding unnecessary details? Putting aside Miss Shi's relationship, you and Xiao Hong are in a relationship, and we can't be disrespectful."

Duan Xueying smiled helplessly: "Mom, it's not that serious. Dating is a matter between two people, don't complicate the issue."

Duan Xueying had something else in mind, but Pang Lijuan was sure she understood it. She seemed to be thinking about something and remained silent.

"My daughter is right. We shouldn't let too many people get involved in their relationship."

Duan Zhongxin spoke.

"If you two think it's okay, then it's okay. As long as people don't misunderstand it."

"Brother Jiang Chen is not that petty."

"By the way, what is the relationship between him and Miss Shi?"

Pang Lijuan asked her husband tentatively, but got the same answer as always.

"I don't know."

"There are no outsiders here, so what can't I say? Would I go out and tell everyone about it?"

Pang Lijuan complained.

"I really don't know. Will Director Shi still report to me?"

Typical perfunctory.

Pang Lijuan couldn't help but roll her eyes at her husband. "Forget it. You're not suitable for business. You're more suitable for intelligence work. You're too tight-lipped."

"Mom, no matter how talented Dad is, he can't be good at everything. You're asking too much of him."

Duan Xueying interrupted.

"So the father and daughter are bullying me, a person with a different surname, right?"

Pang Lijuan joked, and her daughter handed her an apple, "No way."

Pang Lijuan smiled helplessly, then took a bite of the apple, "What is he doing in Jiangcheng?"

"Something went wrong with the medical institution he invested in."

Duan Xueying glanced at her father and asked curiously, "Dad, what happened? Brother Jiang Chen just said he was here to sue."

"Why are you asking so many questions? It has nothing to do with you."

"You, my daughter, ask what's wrong. Is it related to commercial secrets again?"

"People's affairs should be discussed by others, not by me. You have met each other, haven't you? Since he won't say anything, there is no need to inquire."

"Dad, I see."

Pang Lijuan glanced at her daughter with relief. In fact, she knew very well that her husband also had many difficulties and concerns. The higher he was in the position, the more he needed to be careful in his words and actions. Fortunately, her daughter was quite reasonable, well-behaved and sensible.

of course.

My husband deserves great credit for raising such a daughter.

Although we are often so "unkind" even at home, the best education is to teach by example.

The call rang.

Duan Xueying took out her cell phone and saw that it was a call from her boyfriend.

"Dad, Mom, Xiaoyu, I'll go pick her up."

Duan Zhongxin nodded.

Duan Xueying returned to the room and closed the door.

"Hey?"

"Xiao Feng...found it."

Hong Xiaoyu's voice was hoarse, as if he was suppressing his boiling emotions.

Duan Xueying frowned, noticing something strange about her boyfriend.

"How is he?"

Hong Xiaoyu was silent, and then he took a long breath, "My brother is right, he was salvaged from Thompson Lake."

salvage.

Although I know this is a very likely outcome, it still makes me feel unfortunate when the fact is right before my eyes. "Are you okay? Do you need me to stay with you?"

"Need not."

Hong Xiaoyu immediately refused, "We still have to help his parents deal with some things, I just want to hear your voice."

"How are his parents?"

"The child I raised for twenty years, just disappeared like that. After being in the water for so long, I heard that when they fished it out..."

Hong Xiaoyu couldn't continue.

"You need to be strong and help comfort his parents. This is the last thing you can do for him."

"Ah."

Hong Xiaoyu responded with all his strength, and then said: "Xueying, is human life really so fragile?"

“Humans are inherently fragile.”

Duan Xueying said softly: "Natural disasters, man-made disasters, and a traffic accident can easily take a person's life. There is a saying that you never know which will come first, tomorrow or an accident. We cannot control tomorrow, so we can only grasp the beauty of the present."

Although it seemed like a forced smile, Hong Xiaoyu still smiled after hearing it.

"Xueying, I always feel that you are much older than me, but we are obviously the same age."

Duan Xueying also laughed, "Age is just a statistic, not a standard. And girls are more mature than boys. There is no need to debate, this is scientifically based."

"Do you think I'm childish?"

"Why do you doubt yourself? Being immature is not a weakness."

"You still think I'm childish."

"I didn't say that."

Duan Xueying smiled, and then whispered: "Even if you are a little childish now, you will grow up in the future. I can accompany you to mature together."

Hong Xiaoyu was lost in thought, and then he said in a trance: "Just like Sister Fang Qing accompanying my brother?"

"what?"

Hong Xiaoyu came back to his senses and took a deep breath to control his emotions.

"Xueying, it's great to have you here."

"I think so too. Being with you, I see a lot of beautiful and rare qualities. It really opens my eyes."

"You're teasing me again."

"No~"

"I have to get busy..."

"Well, you can call me anytime."

Hong Xiaoyu finally laughed out loud from the bottom of his heart, said "hmm", and hung up the phone.

In the bedroom, Duan Xueying put down her cell phone and sighed slightly. Her family environment destined her to not be a sentimental girl, but at the same time, she was not cold-blooded and heartless.

After thinking for a while, she did not rush out, but picked up the phone again and called Jiang Chen.

"Brother Jiang Chen, I hope I didn't disturb you."

If she was just the daughter of the Duan family, it could be considered a nuisance, but with the label of being her cousin's girlfriend, even if it was a nuisance I would just stop disturbing her.

"no, what happened?"

Jiang Chen, who was originally in the middle of a video conference, had to get up from his computer early.

"Xiaoyu's roommate has been found. He committed suicide. He jumped into the river near the Tangxun Lake near the Geological University."

"That kid is quite loyal and righteous. He must be feeling bad now."

"Well, when he first called me, he was in a bad mood, but he didn't want me to go."

Who says that children from rich families are all self-centered and selfish?

It’s still a family education issue.

"He has never experienced any setbacks in his life. Witnessing death so close to him must have had a big impact on him. I will take some time to go see him."

"Thank you, Brother Jiang Chen."

Jiang Chen was silent, and suddenly he felt that the kid who used to run behind him in open-crotch pants had finally grown up.

"I'm an outsider now, right?"

He joked.

"I did not mean that……"

Duan Xueying said hurriedly.

Jiang Chen restrained his tone.

"Thank you for caring so much about Xiaoyu."

"Brother Jiang Chen, you are family, and so are we."

"If you can achieve success, I will definitely give you a big gift."

With Jiang Chen's personality, he would not say such words. His uncharacteristic behavior proved that the daughter of the Duan family truly won his recognition.

Given Duan Xueying's family background, what kind of "gift" can be considered big?

"I hope we can receive this great gift from Brother Jiang Chen."

A textbook answer.

Be polite and courteous.

Luo Luo generous.

Jiang Chen now feels that what Princess Qing said makes a lot of sense.

The two of them were able to be together because of Shi Qianqian's introduction. If it weren't for him, Shi Qianqian wouldn't even know Xiaoyu, so how could she possibly meddle in other people's affairs?

Therefore, he did contribute to the boy's good fortune.

"Ding dong, ding dong, ding dong..."

The doorbell rings.

Jiang Chen opened the door and let the person in.

"Is it over so soon?"

"You can leave, but don't you know how to close the meeting?"

Jiang Chen immediately glanced at the laptop on the desk.

"forget."

"You didn't hear me calling, did you?"

Fang Qing looked at him.

"I ended the meeting early."

With Qingmei around, it was less of a worry. Jiang Chen imitated Cantonese and said, "Thank you."

"Has Xiaoyu's roommate been found?"

Jiang Chen frowned slightly and looked at Qingmei, "You ended the meeting and then you were eavesdropping, right?"

Fang Qing said nothing and did not argue.

Jiang Chen smiled helplessly, and then said "hmm", "He committed suicide. His roommate who he had been with day and night suddenly became a cold corpse. That kid must be feeling very uncomfortable now. It seems that I have to treat him to a drink. He already has a girlfriend. It's time for him to learn to be an adult."

Boss Jiang suddenly felt a little sad and inexplicably emotional.

"Just now when Duan Xueying called me and asked me to persuade that kid, I suddenly felt... I'm old."

in vain.

Jiang Chen cried out in pain and jumped up on one foot, standing on one leg.

"what are you doing?!"

Fang Qing, who stepped on his foot without knowing why, looked pleased.

"Old? So agile and flexible. Have you ever seen an old man who grins so easily?"

Boss Jiang, who was considered unfathomable by many people, was dumbfounded.

Fang Qing suddenly lifted up the pair of flat-soled women's leather shoes.

Jiang Chen jumped back hastily as if by reflex, and even with only one foot, he was quite swift and agile.

Then Fang Qing slowly put her foot down again, obviously just trying to scare him.

"Do you still feel old?"

Jiang Chen didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and for a moment he even had the urge to curse.

"You...are cruel enough." (End of this chapter)