Siheyuan: Pretend to be a Pig and Eat the Tiger

Tian Yonghong stared at her grandfather in disbelief. Wasn't this a bit too impulsive? Wasn't it supposed to be that everything should be done in the interest of the family? Wasn't this decision too reckless?

That's the Dong family from the capital, not ordinary people. How could they be so reckless? Isn't Grandpa usually extremely cautious? What's wrong with him today?
Countless questions arose in Tian Yonghong's mind. At this time, it was definitely not a good choice to antagonize the Dong family, who were at the height of their power.

Logically speaking, if he could think of something himself, why couldn't his grandfather have thought of it?
"Sigh... Grandpa can't do anything about it. Your uncle lost all the family's money, went to the south to try his luck, and then..."

Do you really think you can turn all these items into money in a week? Is it really possible? Heh, pure fantasy.

Not to mention, the real reason Dong Yong came to Jinshi was that a secret force had appeared in the capital, targeting him from all sides. Dong Yong fought several rounds but couldn't even find his enemy!

"What? How much money have I given to the family over the years? How did my uncle manage to take all of it with him?"

Tian Yonghong suddenly stood up. All the family's money was with his grandfather. You're suddenly telling me that such a big family is broke?
Good heavens, putting everything else aside, I've already handed over more than 100,000 yuan from Pigeon City. Is it appropriate to go south now?

The saying "parents love their youngest child" always applies, but can a family prosper in the long run? Leaving aside the others, my uncle's extravagance is notorious, and the key issue is that my grandparents spoil him without limit, always feeling that my uncle, who's over forty, is still a child…

"Ahem, Hong'er, it's not that Grandpa is biased, it's just that your uncle insisted on going out to make his way in the world, and ended up getting scammed by someone..."

"So, you're saying you're trying to get extra benefits because your family is short of money?"

Tian Yonghong was exhausted. He could deal with the lack of money later, since he could always recover his losses with the pigeon market. However, the importance of the Dong family was self-evident.

How foolish it is to suddenly ask the Dong family for benefits at this time! If I had known that my uncle had done this, I would never have agreed to this unreasonable request.

I thought it was my uncle's idea, but I never expected that this terrible idea was actually my grandfather's, and he even risked the Dong family's goodwill for it...!
In that instant, Tian Yonghong wanted to cut ties with his family. What a mess! The whole family was so hardworking and ambitious, yet they couldn't stand up to a spendthrift uncle and a grandfather with no moral compass.
Where did that spirited grandfather go? Has he become unreasonable as he gets older?
If that's the case, what future does the Tian family have? If the person in charge is so short-sighted, what future does the Tian family have?

It would be better to sever ties with the family, so that I can use my mother's connections to rise again with the support of the Dong family.

“Hong’er, it’s too late to say all this now. You’ll have to step in. If you can’t, bring your mother. Considering your relationship, Dong Yong shouldn’t be so heartless. Is that alright?”
Dong Yong's business is facing a full-scale attack in the capital. At this point, providing a sales network is the biggest help we can offer. Dong Yong's goal is not just to make money, that's fine.
As for the cracks that have appeared, we can repair them gradually in the future. At worst, we can concede some profits when we cooperate again!

Old Man Tian felt uncomfortable being stared at by his eldest grandson, and he also resented his youngest son for being idle and irresponsible. How could he and his wife have been persuaded?

They thought the youngest son would prove himself, so everyone wouldn't think the eldest son's family was the only ones keeping the family running, but who knew...

"Understood, Grandpa!" Tian Yonghong didn't want to stay here any longer, so she gave a perfunctory reply and went back to her own courtyard, where she needed to discuss the next steps!
"Dad, Mom, just now...; I want to sever ties with the family. Grandpa is getting senile, and now we're paying the price for Uncle's mistakes."

If things continue like this, the Tian family will inevitably decline sooner or later. Rather than watching the Tian family slowly crumble, it's better for us to start anew!

“Son, Mom supports you. As long as you leave the Tian family, your father can take a position in the capital, and you will also have better opportunities.”
Over the years, no matter how hard he tried, he could never catch the old man's eye. Hong'er was designated as the heir, but the old man still thought of his younger brother-in-law.
If this continues, all the resources will end up in the younger brother's hands. What's the point of the head of the family if he only has a title and no real control over them?

"Sigh... Since that's the case, let's go to the capital. Wife, you can call your father now. But, Hong'er, this mission still needs to be completed. After all, it's for our family. Consider this our last act of service to the family!"

Tian Yonghong's parents had long had this idea, but if they went to Beijing, they would definitely have to lie low under the Dong family's control for a long time, and their son would suffer. This time, the old father's decision saddened Tian Yonghong's father.

Most of the family's money was brought back by the son, and you gave it all to your younger brother. That's one thing, but at least you should have discussed it with everyone.
He's been biased since childhood. If he hadn't met his current wife in college, would the Tian family have become the number one family in Jinshi?

From childhood to adulthood, no matter how hard I tried, my parents only cared about their youngest brother. When I was little, they favored me with the best food and drinks, and even now that I'm older, they still favor me with the best resources. It's heartbreaking!

"Got it, Dad!"

Although Tian Yonghong was reluctant, he still agreed. However, the agreement had to be signed by his grandfather himself; he himself would not sign it.

Since the matter we've been trying to make is about to succeed, we definitely can't sign this agreement. Once we get to the capital, we might still need Dong Yong to establish ourselves, so we can't afford to offend him too much!

That evening, Dong Yong went to the Tian family home with Tian Yonghong. The agreement was finally signed. Dong Yong didn't care. The top family in Jinshi couldn't possibly be unable to come up with this much money, could they?
Why make me and Old Man Tian sign the agreement when Tian Yonghong could sign it? They're not even on equal footing!
"Cousin, what's going on? You and your grandpa seem to be having a falling out?"

"Brother, didn't I say that this price increase was not my idea at all? It was my uncles who persuaded Grandpa;

Actually, I was just a messenger. You're still my cousin, and I really don't want you to misunderstand me because of some trivial matter!

"Hey, I initially thought it was your idea, but after confirming just now, it's most likely your uncle's. You're hopeless, but you're still trying to help someone who's hopeless. The old man's eyesight is failing!"

Dong Yong smiled disdainfully; such a person had no right to speak in the Dong family.
This is perhaps the real reason why the Tian family has not improved. Whether a family prospers depends entirely on the talent of the family. Apart from this cousin, the rest of the Tian family members are all good-for-nothings.

This includes not only the old master of the Tian family, but also his uncle. Otherwise, how could that guy have a place to stand?
"Alright, cousin, the agreement is already signed. This collaboration is between you and my uncle. From now on, I'll follow your orders!" (End of Chapter)