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Tang Qian has been doing business outside, owning a five-story hotel and other properties, with assets totaling several million.
Although Tang Qian was reluctant, thinking that he could get rid of Li Gongru in the future, he nodded and said, "Okay, I agree!"
Old Madam Tang was reluctant and said, "Since you were also at fault, why should my son leave with nothing? At most, you'll get half, not a penny more. Xiao Si, don't say anything about this. I don't believe the Li family is so shameless as to actually dare to ask for it!"
The Li family members looked somewhat embarrassed by what Madam Tang had said.
Just as Madam Li was about to retort, she was stopped by Old Master Li.
"Old Tang, you know what your family's situation was back then. Although my Li family was a bit unreasonable in order to fulfill our daughter's wish, your son did indeed take advantage of my daughter, and your Tang family did indeed receive help from our Li family to get through the difficulties, didn't we?"
"Yes!" Old Master Tang nodded in agreement.
"Now that we're getting a divorce, shouldn't the Tang family pay a price?" Old Master Li asked, squinting. The Li family had chosen the wrong side before, and now they had to turn back, so he had to start with the Tang family.
I was thinking about how to ask the Tang family for help, but now that this has happened, there's no need to ask anymore.
The Li family wants political benefits; they want economic benefits even more.
"Old man!" Madam Tang was anxious, fearing that her husband might foolishly agree to the shameless demands of the Li family.
At this moment, Tang Ji and Tang Xin hurriedly returned.
Tang Li quietly told his second brother and third sister about the family matters.
The two of them were trembling with anger, but then they thought that after the divorce, the younger brother might be able to live a peaceful life.
Old Master Tang squinted at Old Master Li and said, "Go ahead and speak!"
Old Man Li is right. Tang Qian did sleep with Li Gongru, whether it was voluntary or not. In 1975, the Tang family did need the Li family's help and received assistance from them.
He likes to scheme and plot, but he doesn't like to owe others anything. Although he has already repaid favors to others one by one, the Li family obviously doesn't remember it.
"Alright, go ahead and say it," Old Master Tang said slowly. Although it was difficult, he knew Li Gongru. The Li family was like a leech, and if the rotten flesh wasn't cut off, the entire Tang family would suffer as well.
A short, sharp pain is worse than a long, drawn-out one.
Old Master Li smiled and squinted his eyes, saying, "It's very simple: the position of Party Secretary of Haishi City and all of Tang Qian's assets."
Haha, Tang Qian still has to leave with nothing.
They also wanted Tang Ji, the second son of the Tang family, to secure his official position.
Because Tang Ji and Li Meng are both strong contenders for this position, and Tang Ji is slightly ahead of Li Meng, with a 70% chance of winning. If Tang Ji voluntarily withdraws, then the position will naturally fall to Li Meng.
Upon hearing this, Tang Qian became furious and said, "If you want my money, I'll give it all to you and leave with nothing. This has nothing to do with my second brother, so don't try to take his place."
Tang Qian already felt deeply indebted to his second brother and did not want to affect his brother's career because of himself.
Grandpa Tang looked at his youngest son, then at his second son.
Tang Ji was reluctant to give up the position, as it was a job he had worked so hard for, and giving it up would mean all his efforts were in vain.
However, looking at his father's pleading eyes and at his younger brother's chaotic life, Tang Ji hesitated.
“Uncle Li, Xiao Si is willing to leave with nothing,” Tang Li said. “As long as that position, you know we put in a lot of effort, we can’t give it up. How about you change your request?”
"Hehe, this is something your Tang family owes our Li family. It has nothing to do with Tang Qian. After all, he has already agreed to leave with nothing. I'm not unreasonable," said Old Master Li. "Your father hasn't even spoken yet, so you younger generation shouldn't say anything."
Tang Ji saw that his father was in a difficult position and was being squeezed out by the Li family.
"Father, I'm willing to withdraw," Tang Ji said. There will be plenty of opportunities later; we can try again.
Tang Li was taken aback, but then he realized that only by completely breaking with the Li family could the Tang family form an alliance with the Huo family.
Although the Tang family lost a lot in minor matters, they did not suffer a loss in the long run.
"Hehe, Old Tang, what do you think?" Old Master Li was delighted, and Li Meng behind him was also very happy.
Li Gongru didn't know whether to be happy or sad. She just wanted Tang Qian to lose everything and see how he managed to chase after women!
With a resolute expression, Old Master Tang said in a deep voice, "I agree! Once we get divorced, our two families will be even."
“Of course,” said Old Master Li. “I’m not a greedy person, and I’ve promised the Tang family that I can get a divorce at any time. Alright, we won’t bother you any longer.”
After saying this, Old Master Li led everyone away.
With the Tang family in such a state, the Li family doesn't need to cling to them anymore.
After the Li family left, Tang Qian knelt down with a thud and said, "I'm sorry, Father, Mother, Eldest Brother, Second Brother, Third Sister. I have disgraced you and disappointed you."
Tang Ji stepped forward, helped his younger brother up, and said, "Little Fourth, even if you give up this position, your second brother can still strive for other positions. As long as I work hard, I can always achieve something. Don't be sad. The most important thing is that after your divorce, we won't rush you into marriage, but you absolutely cannot be a scoundrel like before."
"Second Brother!" Tang Qian sobbed uncontrollably, "I understand, I'll never be a bastard again. From now on, I'll do business well, and you two will do your official duties well, so you don't have to worry about not having money."
Tang Xin rubbed his eyes and said, "A prodigal son who returns is more precious than gold. We paid a heavy price this time, but our Xiao Si has changed for the better. We've gotten rid of the troublemaker, and he'll be better in the future."
Old Master Tang nodded and said, "Good, brothers united can move mountains. Xiao Si, don't let us down again. The Tang family can't afford a second time like this."
"Yes, Father." Tang Qian replied. The Tang family had sacrificed too much for him, and if he continued to act as before, he would be too much of a scoundrel.
"Alright, things will pass eventually. There's no mountain we can't climb. Let's eat, eat our fill, and then quickly deal with this so that things don't get complicated. I've really had enough of those chaotic days." Old Madam Tang said with a smile. Anyway, things are already like this, let's take it one step at a time and not think too much about it!
Eat and drink to your heart's content!
Because both families got what they wanted, the divorce proceedings were completed quickly, within three days.
Li Gongru obtained all of Tang Qian's property, and Li Meng reached that position.
Standing at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau, Li Gongru asked hesitantly in a low voice, "Tang Qian, I took all your things. Do you hate me?"
"I don't hate!" Tang Qian said, finally feeling relieved.
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