"Were all these businesses established by Uncle Tong?"
Tong Xiaohuai nodded. "Yes, I heard my dad mention that when he took over the Tong family, the family didn't have many businesses."
It must be said that Yan Bo was shocked after touring all ten casinos owned by the Tong family with Tong Xiaohuai.
In the past, he thought that Tong Laoda's success was due to the times making him a hero, and not necessarily because he was really capable.
However, after going around in circles, he was completely convinced of his future father-in-law's abilities.
"Xiao Huai, don't you think your dad is amazing?"
Tong Xiaohuai nodded, "Yes, not just me, but many of my brothers in the Tong family regard my father as a god-like figure. That's why, after I took over, many people doubted my abilities and felt that I was far inferior to my father!"
Towards the end, Tong Xiaohuai became slightly frustrated.
"Of course, compared to Uncle Tong at his peak, you are far inferior now. But compared to Uncle Tong at eighteen, I think you were evenly matched, if not better. Think about it, during the few months Uncle Tong was abroad, everything in the Tong family was still running smoothly, wasn't it? Don't think that starting a business is difficult; maintaining it is just as difficult. It's already very impressive that you were able to maintain a stable situation right after taking office. Keep it up, I believe that in time you will be even more outstanding than Uncle Tong."
Tong Xiaohuai reached out and placed her hand on the back of his hand.
"Okay, then you have to help me more in the future. I know that many of the Tong family's management practices are outdated. Although it looks well-organized now, that's only because my father's influence is still there, and Uncle Ming and his uncles are still helping me. If they were all gone, I would have a very difficult time."
Tong Xiaohuai is actually very smart and has a clear understanding of the situation.
“I just graduated from high school. I don’t know much about the outside world and I haven’t had much contact with it. But I do know that many management practices abroad are very advanced and efficient. For example, Yanhuang is much more streamlined and efficient than our Tong family’s family business.”
Yan Bo had to admit that the problem Tong Xiaohuai mentioned did indeed exist.
Clearly, she was very familiar with the Tong family's operations. This demonstrates that she had a thorough understanding of everything related to the Tong family over the years.
"Don't worry, I'll help you whenever you need it."
Yanbo is not a short-sighted person. In his world, the relationship with his lover is one of mutual support and progress.
He wasn't as old-fashioned as many successful men, who believed that wives or girlfriends should stay behind their husbands, raise children, and be virtuous wives.
He wouldn't mind if his wife or girlfriend were as successful as him, becoming a leader or top performer in the business world or other industries.
Grateful for Yan Bo's promise, Tong Xiaohuai leaned over and kissed him on the cheek while the car was stopped at a red light.
Yan Bo glanced at the red light and saw that there were still tens of seconds left. Seizing the opportunity, he grabbed the back of her head with one hand and pressed his lips directly against hers.
Tong Xiaohuai struggled, after all, this was a main road, and the red light could turn green at any time. How embarrassing would it be if the people behind her kept honking their horns to urge her on?
Yanbo ignored her struggles, holding her tightly and kissing her passionately and tenderly.
However, even though the kiss was very passionate and intense, he didn't lose himself in it. It was as if his mind had a countdown timer running through him, and when there were only five or six seconds left on the red light, he let go of her.
By the time Tong Xiaohuai, panting, sat back in the passenger seat and straightened his disheveled clothes, he had already calmly driven the car across the zebra crossing.
Tong Xiaohuai was taken home by Yan Bo. It was almost midnight. Fearing that he would be tired from traveling back and forth, Tong Xiaohuai asked him if he wanted to stay overnight.
Anyway, this wasn't the first time Yanbo had stayed overnight at the Tong family's house, and the guest room he had slept in several times had become a special guest room for him, at Tong's mother's instruction.
Yan Bo, of course, knew nothing of this. Standing in front of her door, he hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Is it convenient?"
Tong Xiaohuai walked directly to the back of his car and opened the trunk.
“If there’s anything inconvenient, my mom had Uncle Yuan tidy up the guest room you were sleeping in. She said you can stay in that room from now on.”
Yanbo was surprised to find that he already had a private room at the Tong family's house. He happily walked over and took his suitcase out of the trunk.
"Then I'll stay here."
Since his mother-in-law had given the order, he respected her and obeyed.
The two entered the living room, where Uncle Yuan greeted them. Upon seeing Yan Bo, he showed no surprise whatsoever, but rather remained as calm as if he were seeing a family member.
"Young Miss, Third Young Master." With that, she instructed the servant behind her to take the suitcase from Yan Bo's hands.
The maid took the luggage without asking any questions and took it directly to the guest room where Yan Bo usually stayed.
Yan Bo was very happy, but he couldn't show it on the surface. He stood in the living room listening to Tong Xiaohuai ask Uncle Yuan.
"Uncle Yuan, are your parents asleep?"
"Yes, my sister-in-law went to bed at ten o'clock, and so did my eldest son. There's some porridge and snacks warming up in the kitchen, would you like some?"
Tong Xiaohuai always eats a late-night snack when she comes home, and Yan Bo, before he met Tong Xiaohuai, had a pretty exciting nightlife, so he also usually eats something at this time.
"I want to eat, Yanbo, you should have some too."
Yan Bo nodded. "Yes, I'll have some too."
"Then you two go take a shower first, and I'll have someone heat up the porridge and snacks."
Both Tong Xiaohuai and Yan Bo were quick and efficient. Fifteen minutes later, the two of them were sitting at the dining table in their home clothes.
Tong Xiaohuai was wearing a V-neck loungewear outfit, revealing her sexy collarbone, which made Yan Bo momentarily lost in thought.
He was a normal man and didn't see anything wrong with it, but his gaze was too intense and focused, making Tong Xiaohuai very uncomfortable.
"Hey, focus on your midnight snack, why are you staring at me?"
Tong Xiaohuai glared at him and muttered with great dissatisfaction.
Yan Bo grinned, a meaningful smile flashing in his eyes.
"If I had to choose, I'd rather eat something else than a late-night snack."
Tong Xiaohuai was not an innocent young girl; in fact, since she became acquainted with Xiaomi, she had learned more and more about relationships between men and women.
Hearing his suggestive and flirtatious words, her ears felt like they were on fire.
"Am I inviting a wolf into the house?" But even though she was embarrassed, she still forced herself to stay composed.
After all, she didn't want Yan Bo to think of her as an idiot who knew nothing.
Moreover, Yanbo is knowledgeable and experienced, and perhaps prefers straightforward and charming women rather than pretentious ones.
Of course, she didn't know much, and there's a limit to how much she could understand romance, but at least she shouldn't make him feel disgusted.
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