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Huo Zhe was curious, and his father actually guessed correctly.
"Oh?" Old Master Huo became interested. "What is it? Tell me, as long as I can help, I certainly won't refuse."
Old Master Tang smiled bitterly and said, "Sigh, it's all because of my fourth son's messy affairs, so embarrassing!"
Seeing his father like this, Tang Qian felt truly ashamed. It was all because of him that his father had come over to apologize to others.
You must never be so irresponsible again.
Grandpa Huo looked at Tang Qian in surprise and asked, "Tang Qian, the fourth son of the Tang family, have you gotten into trouble outside?"
Tang Qian didn't want his father to have to grovel and apologize, so he decided to say it himself: "Uncle Huo, it's my fault! It's all because I didn't keep a close eye on Li Gongru and let her..."
Tang Qian's words surprised Old Master Huo, but also made him somewhat unhappy.
Seeing this, Tang Li quickly said, "Uncle Huo, Xiao Si knows he was wrong and has come to apologize. He will personally go to Yingjie and his wife's place tomorrow to apologize in person."
"I'm sorry," Tang Qian apologized. "This will never happen again."
Huo Zhe chuckled dryly and said, "Father, I know I was wrong, and this matter can't be entirely blamed on me. Tomorrow, I will personally apologize to Yingjie and Tiantian, and then this matter will be over."
Old Master Huo thought for a moment and said, "Little Fourth, this is the last time. You'd better behave yourself from now on. Your father may not be willing to punish you, but when the time comes, I, as your uncle, will not show any mercy."
Upon hearing this, Tang Qian knew there was hope for the future and said, "Thank you, Uncle Huo. I know I was wrong. I will definitely come to apologize in person tomorrow."
"Well, if you younger generation can handle your own affairs, then you should," Old Master Huo said with a smile. "If you and Yingjie have a conflict or even get into a fight, I won't care at all. Boys can have their disagreements and conflicts. But Tiantian is my granddaughter-in-law. Her family is all abroad. I won't stand for her to suffer any injustice."
"Yes, yes!" Tang Qian apologized repeatedly. He knew it was his mistake, so he wasn't angry at He Tiantian for saying those hurtful things.
When Old Master Tang saw that Old Master Huo had relented, he was slightly relieved. Since the elder had agreed, the younger one probably wouldn't hold it against him.
Afterwards, the men from both families talked together, and the atmosphere was fairly pleasant.
Once the Tang family left, the smile on Old Master Huo's face vanished.
"Father, do you have other ideas?" Huo Zhegan asked cautiously when he saw his father's expression change, hoping that his father would not say one thing in public and another in private, so as to avoid a major falling out between the two families.
Grandpa Huo shook his head and said, "No, since I promised the Tang family, I naturally wouldn't resort to underhanded tactics. Fortunately, the Tang family knows when to back down, so I won't hold it against them. However, this time, Tian Tian was insulted, and if we don't do anything about it, we'll be letting Tian Tian down."
Huo Zhe chuckled dryly and said, "Father, the eldest son of the Tang family just told me privately that he would provide some compensation for the financial allocations from Nanshi and the support for universities in Nanshi."
"Hmm." Old Master Huo nodded upon hearing this. "The eldest son of the Tang family is quite perceptive. He didn't come empty-handed to apologize, which shows some sincerity."
“Yes,” Huo Zhe said. “We can visit Yingjie tomorrow and talk to him so he’s aware of the situation.”
"We should talk to him," said Grandpa Huo. "That boy is stubborn, full of ideas, and loves his wife dearly. I'm afraid he might secretly take action against me."
Huo Zhe chuckled dryly and said, "Yingjie is always a sensible child, Father, so you don't need to worry."
"I hope so," Old Master Huo nodded.
The next day, after breakfast, Mr. Huo took his family to visit Huo Yingjie.
Upon entering the house, they learned that the eldest son of the Tang family had personally brought Tang Qian to apologize.
Yesterday, Grandpa Tang had asked Tang Qian to bring gifts and apologize in person, but Tang Li felt that wouldn't be solemn enough, so he took some time to come instead.
Upon seeing Old Master Huo and the others arrive, Tang Li and Tang Qian exchanged greetings and then sat down.
"Oh dear, why did you all come all the way here alone again? I could have just come and talked to Yingjie and Tiantian," said Grandpa Huo. "Don't be so polite in the future."
Although the old man of the Huo family said that, Tang Li couldn't believe it. He could just listen to his polite words and leave it at that. He had to do what he was supposed to do and couldn't be impolite.
"As the eldest son of the Tang family, and with my father being old, it is indeed my duty to bring Xiao Si here to apologize in person," Tang Li said. "After all, the relationship between our two families should not be affected by such a small matter."
"Hehe, you're right," said Old Master Huo. "Young people should get along better so they can support each other in the future."
"Uncle is right," Tang Li said, then looked at Huo Yingjie and said, "Yingjie, I'm sorry to have troubled your wife this time. I've brought Xiao Si with me. You can scold or beat her as you please."
Huo Yingjie smiled and said, "Uncle Tang, what are you saying? This is not what Uncle Si wanted to see either. Since you have come to apologize, we, as the younger generation, are not unreasonable people."
"Hehe, indeed a promising young talent of the Huo family," Tang Li praised. "The Huo family will surely rise to even greater heights in the near future!"
Old Master Huo was pleased, but he humbly replied, "Not at all, not at all. The Tang family is also quite good, with many talented young people emerging and a bright future ahead."
After exchanging pleasantries, Tang Li said, "Yingjie, call your wife out and have Tang Qian apologize to her personally to show his sincerity."
Huo Yingjie smiled and said, "We have accepted the apologies from the Tang family and Tang Qian. We just hope that such things will not happen again in the future."
Seeing Huo Yingjie say this, Tang Li didn't press the matter further and accepted the apology.
After talking for a while, Tang Li took his leave.
The Huo family patriarch tried to persuade Tang Li to stay, but Tang Li insisted on leaving, promising to personally host a banquet for the Huo family at the Tang family home later.
Tang Li and Tang Qian left Mao'er Hutong and got into the car.
"Big brother, thank you," Tang Qian said. "I won't act recklessly anymore. I'll do business properly and won't make you, Father, or Second Brother angry again."
Tang Lici looked at his younger brother with affection and said with relief, "Little Fourth, in my heart, my Little Fourth is the smartest. He has done some foolish things over the years, but I have never changed my mind. Now you are not young anymore. They say that one should be established by thirty. It's time for you to be established too. If you don't like Li Gongru, then end it as soon as possible, find someone you understand, and live a good life. Your parents will be at ease, and I will be happy for you."
"Yes, I've got it." Tang Qian nodded, his expression serious.
“Our family may seem glamorous, but we can’t let our guard down at any moment. One wrong step and we’re doomed,” Tang Li said. “Only if we ourselves are well can we bring glory to the Tang family, and then the Li family won’t be so arrogant.”
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