Chapter 519: Boiling a Frog in Warm Water
After hanging up the phone with Wang Jianye, Tang Shuo poured himself a glass of water and sat down on the sofa, looking at Xiao Chuxia who was playing a puzzle on the side.
In fact, neither Tang Shuo nor Jiang Tiantong cares about the current losses of the Jiang family. When assets reach a certain level, they only represent a set of numbers. Neither Tang Shuo nor Jiang Tiantong has any big ambitions in this regard.
But this does not mean that he can allow the Song family to continue like this indefinitely!
Initially, Tang Shuo intended to use this forbearance to inflate the Song family's confidence, leading them to make mistakes. By then, he would have a bargaining chip in his hands to negotiate peace.
However, over the past few days, the Song family has maintained a very clear understanding in this regard, and there is nothing radical about the way they treat the Jiang family's assets. It is not difficult to guess that there must be an old fox behind the scenes.
Boiling a frog in warm water?
Tang Shuo smiled bitterly and shook his head, but he couldn't think of any better solution.
Although the Song family's original intentions were questionable and their methods were not entirely fair, it was difficult to find fault with them.
"Dad, come and help me!"
Just as Tang Shuo was thinking, Xiao Chuxia suddenly held up the puzzle and started asking for help.
"What's wrong?"
Tang Shuo took a sip of water, then stood up and walked towards Xiao Chuxia.
Things like the Song family, Lawrence, and Burberry were not as important to him as a strand of Xiao Chuxia's hair.
In this way, Tang Shuo and his daughter sat on the carpet and started to compete with a puzzle.
…
Ding Dong… Ding Dong…
Hearing the doorbell ringing, Lu Wanqi, who was helping Fang Shirou in the kitchen, poked her head out and said to Tang Shuohe in the living room, "Didn't you hear the doorbell?"
"We're busy!"
Tang Shuo and Xiao Chuxia answered at the same time, but Tang Shuo's confidence was a little weaker. He handed a puzzle piece to Xiao Chuxia and said, "Dad, go open the door."
"Go, go."
Xiao Chuxia took the puzzle and said with a look of disgust: "You are so stupid."
“…”
Tang Shuo smiled bitterly, walked straight to the door and opened it.
"Why did it take so long to open the door?" Xiao Ran, holding two bags in his hands, complained as soon as the door opened.
"Why did you come to my house again?" Tang Shuo frowned and looked at Xiao Ran impatiently.
"again?"
As if his tail had been stepped on, Xiao Ran immediately asked, "Do you think you're turning your back on me just because I put on those pants?"
As he spoke, a layer of mist appeared in Xiao Ran's eyes, and he looked like a wife who had just been abandoned.
“…”
What kind of women are these?
Tang Shuo shook his head helplessly, made room and said, "I'm afraid of you. Come in first!"
A hint of pride immediately flashed across Xiao Ran's face. After entering the room, she said, "It just so happens that you are here too. Come with me to a place this afternoon."
"No time." Tang Shuo refused without thinking.
"You promised me before that you would agree to one thing for me." Xiao Ran said.
Tang Shuo suddenly felt like he was being plotted against. He turned around to look at Xiao Ran who had followed him in and said, "Tell me what's going on first."
"Accompany me to have a meal, and maybe drink some more wine." Xiao Ran threw the things in his hand on the ground and said.
"Let me make it clear to you first."
Tang Shuo sneered. He looked at Xiao Ran and said, "If you don't tell the truth now, and something happens after I go there that I'm not aware of, I'll just turn around and leave. I won't give anyone face."
"Okay, I'll tell you." Xiao Ran sighed and replied, "My family is urging me to get married, so I wanted to ask you to go back and deal with it. Didn't we already have the experience of a class reunion last time? This time, I'm pretty familiar with it."
Tang Shuo pondered for a moment, then said, "Let me tell you in advance that I'll only eat and drink when I'm there. I won't do anything else."
He knew that since Xiao Ran had already set her sights on him, there was no way he could refuse. When it came to throwing tantrums, Xiao Ran was unmatched among the women he knew.
"No problem." Xiao Ran immediately agreed excitedly.
Tang Shuo, who had already turned around, did not notice the strange light in Xiao Ran's eyes, otherwise he would have doubts about this meeting.
Tang Shuo returned to the carpet and was about to help Xiao Chuxia with some advice. But Xiao Chuxia suddenly raised her head, glanced in Xiao Ran's direction, and pushed Tang Shuo away, saying to Xiao Ran, "Auntie Xiao Ran, come and help me play. Daddy is so stupid."
“…”
Tang Shuo suddenly felt like he was abandoned by the whole world.
…
After lunch, Xiao Ran couldn't wait to say to Tang Shuo, "Let's go!"
"Didn't we say we were having dinner?" Tang Shuo asked doubtfully, "It's only two o'clock in the afternoon now, isn't it?"
"Don't you need to prepare?" Xiao Ran asked back, "Besides, the journey is quite far."
Lu Wanqi, who was sitting on the side, smiled and said to Tang Shuo, "Since you've already agreed, go quickly. I've met Xiao Ran's grandfather once. He has a very generous personality. I think you two can get along well."
Tang Shuo stood up helplessly and said, "I'm telling you again, it's best not to make any more excessive demands. Otherwise, I won't be responsible if it's exposed."
"No problem." Xiao Ran agreed, and after saying hello to Lu Wanqi and the others, he immediately pulled Tang Shuo out.
The two of them used Xiao Ran's broken QQ account, and Tang Shuo's identity was changed by Xiao Ran into a poor teacher at Mingzhu Conservatory of Music.
After buying some gifts, Xiao Ran began to remind Tang Shuo of things he needed to pay attention to.
Tang Shuo almost ignored what he said, but he kept agreeing with the other party and looked quite sincere.
…
"Does your grandfather live here?" Tang Shuo asked in confusion as he looked at the quiet community.
If it was simply the good environment, it wouldn't be worth Tang Shuo making such a fuss. However, a community with soldiers standing guard would inevitably arouse some suspicion.
"yes."
Xiao Ran answered calmly, "My grandfather used to be the director of the Yanjing Winery. This area used to be the residential area for the Yanjing Winery. But later on, the area was redeveloped, and some people moved out, and a new group moved in."
She did not mention what the area was planned to be or who would be relocating there, but simply gave a brief introduction to her grandfather's position.
Tang Shuo looked at Xiao Ran thoughtfully. Although he had doubts about this place, now that he was here, it would not be a good time to turn back.
Besides, Tang Shuo didn't want Xiao Ran to pester him all day because of this matter.
Xiao Ran parked the car in front of an ordinary two-story building, turned to Tang Shuo and said, "Just follow my instructions later. Remember to drink more at dinner, and there will be no problem."
Tang Shuo nodded and followed Xiao Ran out of the car.
Knock, knock...
After Xiao Ran knocked on the door, it was soon opened, and then Tang Shuo saw a bald old man appear in his sight.
"grandfather!"
Xiao Ran called out to the bald old man enthusiastically, then pointed at Tang Shuo and said, "He's my boyfriend."
The old man nodded and then turned his gaze to Tang Shuo.
Tang Shuo hurriedly bent forward and said enthusiastically, "Grandpa, my name is Tang Shuo."
"Come in."
The bald old man answered, then turned around and walked into the house.
Is this satisfaction or dissatisfaction?
Tang Shuo was somewhat confused by the other party's attitude, and then whispered to Xiao Ran: "What's your grandfather's attitude?"
"Just do as we agreed, there won't be any problem." Xiao Ran replied and ran into the room.
Tang Shuo suddenly smiled. Why did he feel nervous?
If I mess up my performance, I can just run away. Can the other party stop me?
After figuring this out, Tang Shuo walked straight into the house.
After entering the door, Tang Shuo looked at the decoration in the living room.
The living room is not very big, and most of the furniture inside is from around the 1980s. The whole room gives people a feeling of...simple.
The bald old man pointed at the wooden sofa and said to Tang Shuo, "Sit down first!"
As soon as Tang Shuo sat down, Xiao Ran came over with two cups of tea. He gave one to the old man and the other to Tang Shuo.
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