Chapter 595: Just a Heart-to-Heart Talk

Su Man arranged Madam Xiao and Aunt Mei in the front yard.

Surrounded by rain corridors on all sides, in the middle stands a round table and stools made of polished white stone from the mountains. In the winter season, a layer of ochre tablecloth is spread on the stone table, which complements the surrounding mountains, rocks, water and lotus pots, interweaving a simple and graceful scene.

Ye Ling made some tea and brought it over, then went back to the house without saying anything.

Just now she was taking care of Doudou in the house when she heard that Old Madam Xiao had arrived.

Of course, she knew Madam Xiao's background, and she also vaguely understood what Madam Xiao's purpose was in coming this time.

If Doudou were to be taken away, she would absolutely disagree.

Doudou and the others are taking good care of them. You just want to take them away?

The child is not only Xiao Beisheng's child, but also Su Man's child. Their Xiao family needs a child, so doesn't Su Man need one?

Su Man is already feeling dull enough every day. The only thing that can make her cheerful and motivated is Doudou. If Doudou is taken away, it would be like taking Su Man's life!

In her heart, Ye Ling disliked Old Madam Xiao very much.

In the courtyard.

Su Man picked up the tea, took a sip, and then raised her eyes to see Madam Xiao looking at her with red eyes.

"I'm sorry. When I see you, I can't help but think of Beisheng. When I think of Beisheng, I think of the child's rough life..." Old Madam Xiao wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief.

Su Man lowered her eyes, looking lonely.

"I won't beat around the bush. I'll just tell you what I have to say." Madam Xiao said, "I don't know if you've been following the recent news about Dingsheng. Ordinary people think it's just a change of ownership. Insiders speculate that there will be a major reshuffle in the industry, but they still believe that the Xiao family will remain stable and prosperous and will not be harmed. But in fact, the Xiao family's current situation is far more dangerous and chaotic than what the outside world sees and guesses."

Su Man's eyelashes trembled, and she didn't respond.

Madam Xiao continued, "Xiao Tian, ​​you and she also had a teacher-student relationship. You saw her passion for dance. Strictly speaking, she was your apprentice. Now, she has given up her career and returned to take on the heavy responsibility of Dingsheng. The rise and fall of the entire family, honor and disgrace, are all on her shoulders. But there's nothing she can do about it. After all, she is a child of the Xiao family."

Madam Xiao said this with a self-deprecating smile.

"You might think I was just being unreasonable. He who wears the crown must bear its weight. Giving up one's passions, or even love, to marry for the family business—all these are the responsibilities of the Xiao family's children. We teach our children from a young age that if they want to achieve great things, they should abandon their egos and the petty desires of human nature. But now, Xiao Tian faces more than just the elimination of her 'ego'; she also has to contend with the Yu family. Yu Hanming, that wolf cub, is ruthless and merciless. Tian Tian is no match for them."

Seeing that Su Man was still pursing her lips and saying nothing, Old Lady Xiao was not in a hurry. She just picked up the teacup in front of her and took a sip as well.

Then he continued:

"Compared to the Xiao family, the Yu family is a more established and powerful family. However, each generation has become weaker than the previous one, and it has gradually declined. I don't know if Bei Sheng has ever told you about his mother's connection to the Yu family."

"I've heard some things." Su Man said.

Madam Xiao nodded. "Back then, Bei Sheng's mother was attracted by the wealth of the Yu family and abandoned Bei Sheng's father to get involved with Yu Yang, the third son of the Yu family. Unfortunately, Tao Jinmei made the wrong bet. Not long after she arrived at the Yu family, Bei Sheng's father led the Xiao family to break through the siege of the new elite. Ding Sheng quickly rose to prominence, becoming a power unmatched by any other family in Haicheng. The Yu family gradually fell into obscurity, and it was our Xiao family that became the most powerful. Bei Sheng rose to power at a young age, and his methods were even more tough and experienced than his father's. He gradually established his prestige. The whole of Haicheng followed the Xiao family's lead..."

When Old Madam Xiao looked back at the past, there was a glimmer of light in her eyes, like floating gold.

"Over the years, Bei Sheng has been unwilling to reconcile with Tao Jinmei and has looked down on the Yu family, not to mention his half-brother. His brother used to present himself as an unlearned, undisciplined dandy, but who knew it was all a facade? He pretended to be obedient and a grandson on the surface, but in reality, he was hiding his true potential behind the scenes. He kept calling Bei Sheng 'brother', but little did he know, he was always thinking about how to deal Bei Sheng a fatal blow! You thought he was a ripped-out snake, but now, his fangs have finally been exposed, and he's a highly venomous snake at that."

Old Madam Xiao talked a lot and was already ill, so she started coughing.

Aunt Mei came over to help her calm down, then took out a porcelain bottle, opened the lid, and put it in front of the old lady's nose, asking her to take a deep sniff.

After a few deep breaths, Madam Xiao's breathing gradually became smoother.

He picked up the tea again and moistened his throat.

"You are not in good health, so don't get too excited." Su Man couldn't help but advise.

"It's okay. Talking a lot, talking a little, that's all I have left to do." Old Madam Xiao said, "You know what happened later. Now, Yu Hanming occupies the position of vice president and acts as an agent. Not only has he ruined many of Xiao's businesses, he has also done his best to suppress Beisheng's former capable subordinates. He has caused chaos within the company. If you go back and take a look, you'll feel heartbroken for Beisheng!"

Su Man thought that Madam Xiao was just trying to make herself miserable and asked her to give up Doudou.

She hardened her heart and said, "Old Madam, what's the point of you telling me this? How can I be worthy of bearing all this for the Xiao family?"

Madam Xiao gave a sad smile: "Do you think that I told you so much because I want you to take on the Xiao family's karmic debts for Bei Sheng?"

Su Man was stunned.

Madam Xiao said, "I just wanted to come and talk to you. By the way, I came to see Doudou."

"Just taking a look?" Su Man met Madam Xiao's gaze with determination and uncompromising attitude.

"Doudou is still so young. Training a successor will take time, energy, and effort. I won't live to see that day, so why should I have these obsessions?"

After Mrs. Xiao finished speaking, she asked again:

"So, can I see my little great-grandson?"

Su Man paused for a moment and nodded: "Well, please wait a moment. I'll ask Sister A Ling to bring Dou Dou over."

A few minutes later, Ye Ling came to the yard with Doudou, looking reluctant.

Doudou just turned one year old and his steps are shaky.

The little one was wearing a set of light brown loose trousers and a sweatshirt, and a knitted hat of the same color on his head. He had pretty eyebrows, long curved eyelashes, and big watery eyes, like an exquisite doll carved out of jade.

She is dressed very fashionably and handsomely, yet also very cute and adorable, making people want to touch and rub her.

Xiao Doudou is like a smaller version of Xiao Beisheng.

"He has a handsome figure and noble appearance. He is worthy of being your and the young master's child." Aunt Mei praised with emotion.

Madam Xiao's eyes turned red again. She squatted down and opened her arms towards Doudou: "Come, come to Grandma."