Chapter 19 Parents
In the international metropolis of Donghai, all kinds of neon lights flash brilliantly after nightfall, and the bustling people end their busy day and begin a prosperous and vibrant nightlife.
Song Ci stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window of the hotel room, admiring the symbol of Donghai City and the Oriental Pearl Tower shining brightly in the sky through the glass, while holding a mobile phone and talking to his mother Liu Xiaoxian.
Liu Xiaoxian said to her son on the phone with concern and a hint of reproach: "Why did you suddenly go to Donghai City on New Year's Day without telling me and your father? You know how worried we were."
Although the child has been independent since childhood, she and her husband were still very worried when she saw her son flying to Donghai City thousands of miles away without saying a word, fearing that something might happen to him.
"You guys are busy lately, so I didn't tell you. I'll only be gone for one day and will be home tomorrow."
Song Ci felt a little helpless. His mother had been busy with the admissions work for Beihang University these days, not to mention his father, Song Zhang. As the chief physician, he was either seeing patients or performing surgeries, and was very busy every day.
Sometimes the two of them didn't return home for three or two days. He thought he would go back to Peking after just one day, so he simply didn't tell his parents.
"Then you must take good care of yourself, stay in the hotel at night and don't run around." Liu Xiaoxian warned her son.
Song Ci was also considerate, saying, "Well, you and dad should also take some rest. There is no end to the work, and health is the most important thing."
Liu Xiaoxian was both moved and sad. She and her husband were busy with work and usually neglected to take care of their son. Fortunately, their son had been an excellent student since childhood and had never caused them any worries.
However, her son was too independent. After he entered high school, he basically didn't communicate with her when something happened, which made her, as a mother, feel very frustrated.
"Husband, do you want to talk to your son?"
Song Zhang was sitting on the sofa reading a newspaper. When he heard his wife's words, he quickly reached out to take the phone. His tone was no longer as stiff and serious as usual in the hospital, but rather kind.
"New Year's Day, you must be careful when you go out. Tell me and mom if anything happens. You can tell us about your studies, career, and even your relationship. Mom and I support you."
Compared to his mother's strictness, Song Zhang is a tolerant father. Song Ci responded with a smile, "I know, Dad. You and Mom should go to bed early."
After hanging up the phone, Song Zhang sighed, "My son has really grown up. He left for another place without saying a word."
"It's all because of you. You're busy every day, and I don't know what you're busy with. We've become strangers to Yuandan!"
Song Zhang was somewhat speechless in the face of his wife's unreasonable nagging. Although his years of life experience taught him not to argue with women, he still couldn't help but say, "How can I be busy for no reason? I am helping the dying and the wounded."
Liu Xiaoxian was worried today, so she rarely responded to her husband. "I ran into Xiao Shishi after get off work today. I don't know how she and her son are getting along."
Song Zhang picked up the newspaper again, "It's really strange. They write poems and lyrics every day. They went to Donghai on New Year's Day and it was summer vacation, but they didn't take her with them. By the way, you didn't show displeasure to Shishi, did you?"
Liu Xiaoxian glared at her husband and said, "When have I ever been disrespectful to Shishi? Our son treats her like a treasure. As a mother, don't I have this awareness?
Shishi is a little bit silly, but she has a nice personality and is cute. She is a perfect match for my son, a perfect couple."
Song Zhang glanced at his wife and asked curiously, "Haven't you always been against them being together?"
Seeing that her husband misunderstood her, Liu Xiaoxian replied angrily: "I was just against their premature love before because I was afraid it would affect my son's studies.
But I have never done anything to Shishi. Now that she is about to go to college, she can naturally date. My little piglet will eventually get a cabbage."
Song Zhang nodded. His wife was right. Early love was not advisable. "I also like Shishi, but I think Shishi is carefree and doesn't seem to have any romantic feelings for Yuandan."
Liu Xiaoxian said with a bitter face, "So I am worried. Shishi and Yuandan are childhood sweethearts. She is the only female friend my son has had in his 17 years, the only one in his teenage years. It would be fine if Yuandan didn't have this idea, but I see he loves Shishi very much. If this doesn't work out, my son will be heartbroken."
Song Zhang gently stroked his wife's back and consoled her, "Shishi is still a little girl and probably hasn't figured it out yet. When she's old enough to fall in love in a few years, she will definitely be attracted to our son who is so outstanding and handsome.
And you just said that your son has only had one female friend before, maybe he will meet his destiny in college, so don’t be too anxious.”
Liu Xiaoxian thought about it and said, "That's right. If Yuandan wants to find a talented girl in Peking University, that's fine. As long as my son likes her, I have no objection."
Song Zhang praised his wife at the right time and flattered her: "My wife is the best mother-in-law in the world."
Song Zhang and Liu Xiaoxian were chatting here. After Song Ci hung up the phone, he prepared to take a shower. He was a little tired after sitting on the plane for half a day. He planned to rest early to recharge his energy and meet Zhang Yong tomorrow.
Compared to the smooth hiring of Liu Rong, Zhang Yong's side encountered many twists and turns.
After Corey Company contacted Zhang Yong in the early stage, Zhang Yong showed great willingness to go to Beiping to meet Song Ci, but when they communicated for the second time, Zhang Yong was a little reluctant. When they contacted three days ago, Zhang Yong clearly rejected the invitation of Corey and Song Ci.
Zhang Yong's changes before and after made Song Ci disappointed. Through investigation by Corey Company, it was found that it was Shanda Games Company that contacted Zhang Yong and hired him as chief financial officer.
Shanda Games is currently a powerful and wealthy company at its peak. Its market value reached its peak in July this year, making it the second largest Internet company in China by market value. Shanda's founder Chen Tianqiao will also become China's new richest man with a net worth of 8 billion.
On one side is a prestigious listed company, and on the other side is a little-known small business. If Song Ci were allowed to choose, he would most likely choose Shanda to serve as chief financial officer.
After Zhang Yong refused, Core Company also offered several people for Song Ci to choose from, but Song Ci was not very satisfied with any of them after looking at their resumes.
Talents are hard to come by, so Song Ci never gave up and decided to show his sincerity and meet Zhang Yong in person, which led to this trip to the East China Sea.
Song Ci had just finished washing up and came out of the bathroom when he found his cell phone vibrating. He picked up the phone and saw that someone with the note "Shibao" was calling him.
Song Ci answered the phone in confusion, "Hello?"
Liu Shishi's clear voice, like a silver bell, came into my ears: "Why didn't you answer my call?"
Song Ci explained: "I was just taking a shower. By the way, when did you change the note on my phone?"
Song Ci's contact note for Liu Shishi was "Shi Ye". Only a few people had access to his mobile phone, and the only person who would deliberately change the note could be Liu Shishi herself. He was just curious about when Miss Liu changed the note.
(End of this chapter)
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