Siheyuan: Pretend to be a Pig and Eat the Tiger

Qin Liling has always been very opinionated and somewhat stubborn. Once she misunderstands someone, she's in big trouble. Therefore, He Yuzhu dares to mess with other children but not with Qin Liling, because this daughter is just too difficult to appease!

"Hey, Uncle He, what should I call you from now on?"

Qin Liling asked another question that could cause a huge uproar. Ever since she found out that He Yuzhu was her father, Qin Liling finally stopped pretending to be a good girl and started to show some of He Qian's traits!

"Ahem, girl, how about we make a deal?"

He Yuzhu secretly groaned. This was all caused by his romantic entanglements. Of course, these romantic entanglements were caused by Qin Huairu, not by him. He wouldn't take the blame for this!
At this moment, He Yuzhu had none of the domineering aura of a CEO. He only exuded the air of a doting father. Look at him, massaging Qin Liling's shoulders and serving her tea and water, his face full of flattery!

"It's been a long time since I've enjoyed Uncle He's pampering. Tell me, what do you want to discuss?"

Qin Liling crossed her legs and looked at Uncle He beside her with a half-smile, thinking to herself, "Serves you right. Who told you not to acknowledge me as your daughter?" She had been careful since she was a child, afraid of being disliked by Uncle He. If she had known this would happen, she could have been as carefree as He Qian!
"Hehe, Lingling, when we're alone, we can call him Dad, but when others are around, we can still call him Uncle He, okay? What I mean is, if your aunt finds out about this, things might get unsettled at home. You don't want Uncle He to end up all alone, do you?"

He Yuzhu looked at Qin Liling pitifully, knowing that he was being unfair to his daughter, but one daughter was not as important as the whole family. What would Cai Qiuyue's reaction be if Lingling's affair were revealed?
Logically speaking, they probably wouldn't accept it, and might even go straight to divorce, right? What would happen to the children then? What would happen to themselves?
In He Yuzhu's heart, Cai Qiuyue always held an important place. He Yuzhu would never hurt Cai Qiuyue for anyone, not even his daughter Lingling.

"Hehe, Dad, of course your daughter understands your predicament. I would never let this cause a conflict between you and Auntie."

Over the years, my aunt has treated me, an outsider, like her own daughter. I'm already content with my current situation, how could I possibly blame you!

Qin Liling laughed at first, but then tears welled up in her eyes. If Cai Qiuyue were a mean person, it would be fine. As He Yuzhu's daughter, she would not wrong herself. But she happened to meet Cai Qiuyue, such a reasonable and well-educated aunt, which made Qin Liling choose to back down!
"Lingling, it's Dad who's sorry. Blame me, not your mother or your aunt. I'm the one who's wronged you from beginning to end!"

He Yuzhu put his arm around his daughter's shoulder. In his whole life, the person he felt most sorry for was his daughter. However, he couldn't blame anyone else for the situation at the time; he could only blame himself.
"It's not your fault, nor is it my aunt's or my mother's fault. I'm already very content to know my own identity, Dad!"

Qin Liling shook her head, crying. No one could be blamed for this. Her mother hadn't deliberately seduced Uncle He. Her appearance was just an accident. There was really nothing she could do!
"Ok!"

He Yuzhu found himself at a loss for words, truly at a loss for words!
"Dad, Grandpa wants Lingling to work for a state-owned enterprise. What are your thoughts on this?"

Qin Liling composed herself, not wanting to dwell on the matter any longer. She had dreamed since childhood that Uncle He would be her father, and now that her dream had come true, what was there to be dissatisfied about?

"Lingling, what are you thinking?"

To be honest, He Yuzhu didn't want Qin Liling to leave the He Group. The He Group was expanding rapidly and was severely short of people. Qin Liling was not only his daughter, but also exceptionally capable. If she left the He Group at this time, where would a suitable person be found to fill the planned vacancy? But Lingling was also Liu's daughter-in-law. Liu's arrangements must have their own plans. If she didn't listen, Lingling would have a hard time in Liu's family.

Although he was not afraid of the Liu family, he had to consider his daughter's situation. What if she was mistreated in the Liu family?

“Dad, this is what I’m thinking: if the Liu family wants me to go to a national-level position, then I’ll go, and I’ll make the most of the Liu family’s limited resources to get to a good position.”
A few years from now, Lingling will definitely be able to gain real power. At that time, our He family will be able to receive some protection. Our family's current connections all come from our aunt.

Although Xi'er can protect us, what will happen to the He family once those people pass away? Therefore, I want to go to the national level as arranged by the Liu family.
Besides, Grandpa is getting old and might not live for many more years. If Grandpa passes away and Liu Hua hasn't reached a certain level of success, our family's vast wealth might not be preserved!

Qin Liling expressed all her thoughts. She used to think that she had been favored by the He family since childhood, and that she had accumulated strength at the national level so that she could lend a helping hand in time should the He family encounter a crisis.

However, now that I am the eldest daughter of the He family, it is my duty to protect the He family. Without sufficient strength, the He family is just a rootless duckweed!

"Lingling, aren't you overthinking this? The He family isn't something just any Tom, Dick, or Harry can mess with. Your aunt and I aren't people you can afford to offend!"

He Yuzhu patted Lingling's shoulder with a smile. This daughter has always had her own ideas. It must be that the Liu family has arranged a good position for her. Otherwise, she would not have made such a decision.
He Yuzhu's real pride is not in the He Group, but in his children. Whether it is He Ying, He Qian or Lingling, they are all knowledgeable and capable, but they just lack experience.

And then there's Yi Nian'en, this daughter-in-law whom I've raised as my daughter for so many years is no pushover either; she's completely capable of handling things on her own.
In the future, these children will be my support. I've already earned enough money to last several lifetimes. The rest is up to me to contribute to society!
“Dad, a man who does not plan for the future will have trouble in the present. It is right for us to prepare in advance. The Liu family relies entirely on Grandpa. Once Grandpa passes away, the Liu family will definitely fall into second-rate status.”
"By then, it won't be easy for us to leverage that momentum. Right now, all our connections come from outsiders, and the follow-up is also a problem. Only by joining a state-owned enterprise can we truly capitalize on that momentum!"

Qin Liling still insists on going to state-owned enterprises. In her mind, she feels secure only when her own family members occupy a certain high position. She always relies on others, not herself!

"Alright, since you've made up your mind, then go ahead. Lingling, don't put too much pressure on yourself. It's not that Dad wasn't prepared, it's just that some things are too big to tell you yet. Don't worry, the He family won't have any problems!"

He Yuzhu knew his daughter's personality; once she made a decision, she would never change her mind, without exception over the years!

"Yes, Dad!"

Qin Liling finally breathed a sigh of relief; she had finally persuaded her stubborn father! (End of Chapter)