Junlan returned to the institute and whispered about the past.
They talked for two hours straight.
"Mr. Zhao, there are still many things I don't understand."
"Please feel free to speak."
"As far as I know, the people who brought Dai Dai's father down to earth weren't just Hua Yin and Gao Ruhai; there was another person orchestrating everything. I think that person is none other than you. Why did you do this? Xue Jingnian helped you two get together, so why did you still attack him? And why are you telling me all this?" This was the biggest question in Huo Yunchao's heart.
The tea was empty, so Zhao Sheng pressed the bell. A waiter came in, replaced the tea with fresh tea, and then calmly withdrew.
When Zhao Sheng looked at Huo Yunchao again, he showed admiration and praise.
"The business world is like a battlefield. If I told you that Xue Jingnian has topped the list of the richest people in China for several years, and that I also want to stand at that height, would you believe me?"
Forbes, Fortune, and Hurun publish rich lists annually, and the rankings of the rich are not static.
Huo Yunchao didn't believe it.
Zhao Shengyun spoke calmly and casually. "Xue Jingnian didn't open the clothing market, focusing solely on entering the capital market. He deliberately disregarded the rules and strayed from the right path. Shouldn't he learn a lesson? In the world of capital, I am number one." His words exuded absolute arrogance.
Huo Yunchao had to admit that Xue Jingnian was not entirely innocent; his overseas gambling and insider trading were inherently wrong. "There are countless people in this world who don't follow the rules."
Zhao Shengxin poured himself a cup of tea; he had talked far too much today.
"I intervened only because he is Xue Jingnian. I thought Jiaying had really become Mufei. For so many years, I have carefully protected her, simply because I wanted her to live a normal life and enjoy the family affection and happiness of ordinary people." When he said this, it seemed that Zhao Sheng was not the president of a Fortune 500 listed company, but just a husband, tender and affectionate towards his wife.
"Besides, my children are all grown up and sensible, and should be able to accept Jiaying. I just didn't expect that at my birthday party, as soon as Jiaying heard others mention Xue Jingnian's daughter, she immediately awakened her second personality and showed an extremely affectionate attitude towards Daidai. You see, it's the power of blood ties."
Zhao Sheng gestured for them to enter, indicating that it was a new tea and a new product.
Huo Yunchao felt a pang of heartache. His little fairy, Ceng Jing, seemed to have everything, yet she had been absent from her mother's love for the first twenty years of her life, only seeing her mother in the dead of night. And she shouldn't have had to endure all of this.
“Dai Dai and I investigated Madam’s identity simply to learn more about her mother’s life and past. We never expected… But since this is the case, whether or not she acknowledges her mother, Mr. Zhao, I will only follow Dai Dai’s wishes.”
Zhao Sheng waved his hand, "Recognize her? Of course we should. I think it's time for Dai Dai to be recognized as part of the family!"
The words "recognizing one's ancestors" were like a bomb dropped into deep water, creating a huge uproar. Huo Yunchao looked at Zhao Sheng in disbelief. "President Zhao, this joke is not funny at all."
Zhao Sheng frowned, his aura powerful and imposing. "Yun Chao, I'm very serious. Do I look like I'm joking?"
“My two children have always been arrogant and haughty. How could they become good friends with Dai Dai? It’s all because of blood ties! I’ve said before that I admire you the most, not only because you are a visionary young entrepreneur, but also because you are my son-in-law, Zhao Sheng’s son. We are family. I’m telling you this in the hope that you can help me persuade Dai Dai to come home safely. The truth may be cruel, but it is the truth.”
Huo Yunchao stared intently at Zhao Sheng, their gazes clashing. "Mr. Zhao, don't tell me Su Qianhui is also your daughter."
Su Qianhui bears a striking resemblance to Xue Qiandai.
Su Qianhui is Xue Jingnian's illegitimate daughter.
If Dai Dai is Zhao Sheng's daughter, how could she resemble Su Qian Hui?
“Genes,” Zhao Sheng looked up at the crystal chandelier above him, “are a wondrous thing. There are many people in the world who look alike. Have they had their DNA tested? Dai Dai’s birthday is the day Jia Ying and I spent time together. Do you think I wouldn’t know? Jia Ying developed a second personality and felt guilty towards Xue Jingnian, all because I am Dai Dai’s biological father. You ask me why I took action against Xue Jingnian? He has taken my daughter hostage for so many years; it’s time to give her back to me.”
DUANGDUANGDUANG!
A series of question marks struck Huo Yunchao's chest. Even with his eloquent tongue and the talent of Zhuge Liang, he was momentarily speechless: "..."
*
Workers' Stadium, Lantern Club.
Compared to the quiet atmosphere of Fugue, Lantern was as noisy as a bustling market. The DJ was spinning records, and as soon as the music started, people became restless.
The servers carrying trays weave through the sea, hoping to sell more drinks and earn more money tonight.
In the middle of the dance floor, ravers were partying.
Here, people speak by shouting, a primitive method.
"You two are always together, so passionate, could it be... you're dating?" Xue Qiandai held her wine glass, squinted her eyes, and laughed so hard she almost fell over.
"Who cares about him? He's so effeminate!" Zhao Jiequn clinked his glass against hers, taking advantage of the darkness and lamplight. "Dai Dai, you know who I like."
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