Chapter 24: Twenty-fourth Day of Madness (Revised) Concubine Mo Returns to the Palace (Part 1)…
During the short few minutes of waiting for Nangong Xiong to open the bag, everyone present, except Nangong Lie, held their breath.
A few minutes later, Nangong Xiong slammed the documents on the table and asked, "Are you kidding me?"
He was quite furious, and Tan Mo and the others were even more confused.
Uncle Song hurried forward, picked it up, took a look, then frowned at Nangong Lie, "This..."
"What is this? I'm so anxious." Tan Mo snatched it away, and Lu Xingjian and Jiang Qingya also came over, touching her head on both sides.
After the three people finished reading it, they were left speechless.
Tan Mo: "Such important information, you didn't even read it in advance? Nangong Lie? Your life is really a joke everywhere."
How could I not have seen it in advance?
Nangong Lie pulled it out of her hand and saw the final result at a glance.
62.3%
There is definitely no blood relationship, just like what he saw before. How are they?
Seeing his confused look, Jiang Qingya couldn't bear to expose him, "Just look at the name on the homepage.
Nangong Lie's heart suddenly sank. He didn't dare to face the reality, but his eyes still moved upwards mechanically. What appeared in his eyes was: Nangong Lie, his name.
How could this happen?
He clearly took the cup that Tan Mo had drunk from that day, and of course when Tan Mo's DNA was tested, he also sent his own DNA along.
It takes a long time to verify DNA, and two or three days is not enough.
At that time, he remembered that he had instructed to verify Tan Mo's DNA first.
How could it be his?
Did he look at the name on the front page while he was in the car?
Nangong Lie forced himself to recall what happened a few hours ago, but he couldn't remember anything at all and his head was a mess.
"Nangong Lie, your life is a joke."
"Even something this important can be wrong."
Nangong Lie lowered his head, knowing without even looking that those people were watching the show. Nangong Lie raised the corners of his mouth sarcastically, pulling out an ugly smile.
Nangong Lie, ah Nangong Lie, you really seem like a joke.
"It's impossible to make a mistake with something this serious. I've compared your DNA and Tan Mo's DNA with Nangong Yi several times before." Nangong Xiong said, "Uncle Song, go to my study and get the documents."
"Yes, sir."
Uncle Song followed the order and went to do his job. A few minutes later, he quickly went downstairs and handed the DNA test report in his hand to several other people for review.
Nangong Xiong: "This is something I personally asked Uncle Song to do. There is no way it could be wrong."
Tan Mo's nervous heart finally settled down. Since Nangong Xiong had verified it personally, it was impossible for her to have faked it.
She wiped the nonexistent sweat and muttered quietly, "Thank goodness, I don't have to chop it up and feed it to the crocodiles."
Nangong Xiong's voice was muddy and low. "I'm very disappointed in you. I know you can't accept that you are not your biological child, so you want to take a DNA test. I understand you very well."
"But Nangong Lie, since you bear the Nangong family's surname and have received more than 20 years of training from me, you can still make such a thing a joke. You are really shameful!"
Nangong Lie was very proud and said with a choked voice, "I know, Grandpa."
"I should have told you to focus on your work instead of dating Miss Xu. If I had known you were so bad, you might as well have married me to the Jiang family."
"I refuse!" Before Nangong Lie could even open his mouth, Jiang Qingya spoke loudly, "I'm the only daughter of our Jiang family. I'm not a trash can. Don't dump all your garbage on me."
Tan Mo: ...Although this is true, sister, aren't you being too direct?
Obviously, Jiang Qingya's blunt words made the dull atmosphere a little awkward, and even Nangong Xiong was embarrassed to continue the topic.
He cleared his throat and said, "Let's eat first."
"Finally, it's time to eat. I'm almost starving." Tan Mo pulled Lu Xingjian to grab a seat and sat directly next to Nangong Xiong.
She didn't mean anything else, she just thought that as the head of the family, Nangong Xiong should be served all the delicious dishes directly in front of him, and she could have some of them then.
In order to have this luxurious meal, she had been hungry for a whole day.
Nangong Lie glanced over. Originally, that seat was his, but it had been taken by Tan Mo and Jiang Qingya, and no one corrected them. The Nangong family was known for its emphasis on order and etiquette.
He walked sensitively and hesitantly to the place farthest away from Nangong Xiong.
After Tan Mo pulled Lu Xingjian to sit down, the whole audience focused on the two of them.
Facing the burning and strange gaze, Tan Mo was puzzled, "What's wrong? Do you want me to order?"
Seeing Uncle Song still standing by, she hurriedly called out, "Come sit down, Uncle Song. Are you sure you want to sit by the door? You'll need to hold the bowl when the food is served over there."
She was as eager as if she were enjoying a feast in the countryside.
Jiang Qingya explained tactfully, "The Nangong family doesn't eat with the staff."
At the same time, she signaled with her eyes that Lu Xingjian was the staff member.
"This..." Tan Mo looked at Uncle Song awkwardly, but Uncle Song kept smiling.
Then she turned her gaze to Jiang Qingya, "Then why are you sitting here?"
"I am the future daughter-in-law of the Nangong family." Jiang Qingya said confidently.
There are so many rules for just having a meal, and it’s so long-winded. No wonder your Nangong family will face resistance from the working people in the future.
Tan Mo pointed at Lu Xingjian and said, "He is also the future son-in-law of the Nangong family."
Jiang Qingya:!!
Nangong Lie:!!
Nangong Xiong:!!
Lu Xingjian's breath was choked. He lifted his lazy eyelids and slowly looked at Tan Mo, but he did not see any shyness on her face. His breathing became smooth again, but his heart was heavy.
Tan Mo's expression was too calm. Nangong Xiong's eyes were sharp as a torch, and he stopped the nonsense. "Okay, sit down. Uncle Song, have them bring the dishes up."
"Yes, sir."
While the staff were serving the dishes, Lu Xingjian tugged at Tan Mo's sleeve under the table and asked knowingly, "Master, what does it mean that I am the future son-in-law of the Nangong family?"
He tilted his head, and his perfectly beautiful eyebrows seemed to be able to speak, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't.
Tan Mo was immediately drawn in and wanted to tease him, "What do you mean?"
Pretty secretary?
But it was obvious that Lu Xingjian's attraction to Tan Mo did not last for a few seconds, as Tan Mo was attracted by the shiny and juicy honey-glazed duck that had just been served.
She took out her chopsticks and said, "Don't talk so much. Just give me the duck leg."
Lu Xingjian: ...
Tan Mo was about to pick up her chopsticks when she was interrupted by Nangong Xiong, "Okay, the dishes are almost here. I have something to say before we eat."
Tan Mo: ...I hate it most when someone speaks like a boss while eating.
But when she looked around, she found that except for her who picked up the chopsticks, Jiang Qingya and Nangong Lie were sitting upright, obviously they were used to Nangong Xiong's rules.
Especially Nangong Lie, Tan Mo could see his nervousness with her own eyes.
Having just been recognized into a wealthy family, Tan Mo didn't want to be too different. She put down her chopsticks uncomfortably and stared at the sweet sauce duck in front of her.
"This speech is mainly about the summary report on the business performance of Longsheng Group managed by Nangong Lie during my nearly two-month business trip to Europe and the United States."
Uncle Song brought a report to Nangong Xiong.
Tan Mo was shocked: having to hold company meetings at home.
"First, the company suffered financial losses due to celebrity endorsements. Nangong Lie."
"Here!" Nangong Lie stood up from his stool nervously like a student whose name was called by the teacher. His feet stomped on the ground, making a harsh sound and making the atmosphere even more serious and tense.
"How do you do celebrity research before your company announces an endorsement? You dare to use a celebrity who's already been embroiled in scandals just two days after the endorsement announcement? Are you out of your mind?"
"Not only did it fail to promote the product, but it actually led to a fan boycott and caused the stock price to plummet. Can you tell me the circumstances under which you made such a ridiculous decision? And how do you plan to make amends?"
Tan Mo was thinking to herself: What else could it be? It was just when I was arguing with Xu Xiaonian.
At the same time, I was drooling over the pickled duck.
Nangong Lie lowered his head and stammered, "This kind of situation with celebrity endorsements is something no one can predict in the future."
“Don’t shirk responsibility.”
Nangong Lie lowered his head even lower, "I understand."
"Second, how dare you disgrace the Nangong family at the dinner and cause the company to lose cooperation? You even dared to run naked! I'm so disappointed in you!"
As he said this, he turned the document over and released an enlarged color photo of Nangong Lie printed on A4 paper.
Jiang Qingya covered her eyes: "Oh no, oh no, Nangong Lie, you are so shameless! A man's integrity is the best dowry. You don't even have this kind of dowry, why should I marry you!"
Nangong Lie protested softly, "I have clothes on."
Tan Mo laughed so hard that she almost slammed the table.
Nangong Xiong straightened the folder again, squinting his eyes as if to verify it. After looking at it, he said to Uncle Song, "Don't buy this color for the nanny's uniform in the future."
"I understand, sir."
"In light of your behavior, your black card will be confiscated, and your spending for the next two months will be deducted in half. There are countless charges against you, but these two are the main ones. The rest will be discussed at the family dinner later."
"Okay, grandpa." Nangong Lie bowed respectfully.
"Tan Mo, this is the basic situation of eating in our family. I hope you can get familiar with it as soon as possible. Grandpa will also require you to be strict in the same way in the future." Nangong Xiong seemed to want to make up for the education that Tan Mo had missed for more than 20 years.
Tan Mo, feeling as if the sky had fallen, said: "... I finally understand why Nangong Lie was so determined to keep Xu Xiaonian in "The Priceless Little Wife." What parent scolded their child at the dinner table, and the child still remained cheerful and uninhibited every day, still eating, satisfied with self-control?
But then again, why do I only see my grandfather scolding me, but not rewarding me?
She originally thought that these would be announced at the meeting after dinner, but she didn't expect that the meeting was over before dinner, but she was not mentioned at all.
Speaking of which, apart from the slap in the face in the true and false story, shouldn’t the highlight be the material and spiritual compensation?
Tan Mo had been fantasizing for many days about how much money she would get, how many beautiful clothes, jewelry, and cosmetics she would have. She even collected a lot of luxury travel guides to the Maldives, Saipan, and Switzerland.
Why didn't he mention it?
Tan Mo has always been strict with others and lenient with herself, and she doesn't know what is appropriate or not.
She directly called out in dissatisfaction: "Grandpa?"
Nangong Xiong was a little surprised, "Hey, he can even call me grandpa, that's progress."
Tan Mo was even more rude. "Since you're so eager for me to call you grandpa, it seems you really value my father's real flesh and blood. But why haven't you given me what should belong to me?"
"For example, Longsheng Group."
Nangong Lie raised his head suddenly and gripped the chopsticks tightly in his hand.
Tan Mo met Nangong Lie's gaze without showing any weakness. "What's more, Nangong Lie is not a good CEO. He doesn't even get as much done as an assistant like me."
Finally we got to the main topic, the power struggle between the real and fake daughter.
Tan Mo would not be so foolish as to give up the rights that belong to her to others.
I used to read old romance novels about true and false daughters. No matter whether it was the true daughter who was kind and beautiful or the false daughter who was vicious, in the end, they could not get what was rightfully theirs, but the false daughter got it instead. Tan Mo was so angry that she almost developed nodules in her breasts.
Although the fake daughter should not be held responsible for the exchange of the real and fake daughters, she has indeed enjoyed wealth and glory that did not belong to her for so many years. Isn’t that enough?
But wealth and glory are so attractive and people can’t let go of them. Who would be willing to give away the meat that is already in their mouths?
Nangong Lie was reluctant, depressed, confused and heartbroken. He had to admit that since he learned that Tan Mo was the real daughter of the Nangong family, the question he was most afraid to face was this.
But what can he say?
Nangong Lie, like a young animal, instinctively looked towards Nangong Xiong for help.
Everyone looked at Nangong Xiong.
Nangong Xiong had a solemn expression on his face and was silent for a long time before he smiled.
"Of course, of course. Grandpa knows everything and has made all the arrangements. From today on, you and Nangong Lie will be at the same level in Longsheng Group and have the same decision-making power. Tan Mo, Grandpa doesn't know how capable you are yet. We in the Nangong family will never keep useless people."
This old fox. Tan Mo raised her eyebrows in understanding.
But she couldn't stop there. "What if Grandpa can test my abilities? After all, there's no room for two tigers in one mountain."
"You're very much like your grandfather back then." Nangong Xiong joked with a smile, "How about this, I'll ask two questions. Whoever gives me the most satisfactory answer between you and Nangong Lie will be the sole president of Longsheng. As for the other one, whether to stay or leave is entirely up to you."
"What is the first question?" Nangong Lie asked anxiously before Tan Mo had thought about the pros and cons.
Seeing the fish taking the bait, Nangong Xiong's eyes lit up and he directly stated the task, forcing Tan Mo to participate. "You have to fill the hole in the celebrity endorsement matter for me. Now, I won't make it difficult for you. All you have to do is make back twice the money Hu Jiayu lost. Whoever makes the most will win."
Tan Mo: ….I’m so tired. I don’t want to be a real rich girl anymore. I just want to be a salted fish and eat melons.
Unfortunately, Nangong Xiong dangled a carrot in front of Tan Mo to tempt her, "Don't say that I, as your grandfather, don't feel sorry for you. Tomorrow, when you go to work at the company, your grandfather has prepared a surprise for you."
Tan Mo:! After lying down, the short legs made a small reappearance.
This is quite interesting.
She waved her hand and said, "Okay, today's meeting is over. Let's eat."
Nangong Xiong, who was about to wave his hand, retracted it and looked at Tan Mo strangely: ...Why are you still stealing his lines?
Jiang Qingya, who was almost about to fall asleep, sighed: "Ah, finally I can eat. The Nangong family is always busy and full of nonsense. I'm starving."
Nangong Lie, striving for progress: I will fight! I will protect my position as the overlord! Strive for a good future for myself and Xu Xiaonian! Eat well.
Tan Mo, who shared the same sentiment, said: "Ahh! It's so hard to be the daughter of a wealthy family. It's so tiring. Why can't I be a dandy young man like Nangong Lie? I need to eat something good to replenish my body."
So, she ordered Lu Xingjian to help her grab duck legs, meatballs, and abalone...
So the result was that when Nangong Xiong was about to pick up his chopsticks, the dish in front of him moved away; when he picked up his chopsticks again, it moved away again; when he picked up his chopsticks again, it moved away again.
Anyway, as soon as the big boss picked up the chopsticks, Tan Mo started spinning the plate.
Nangong Xiong: …
This crisis seemed to be aimed only at Nangong Xiong. Apart from him, the others were all well fed and drunk.
At the end of the meal, Tan Mo asked, "Are there any more meatballs?"
"Some young lady."
"Grandpa, do you want more?" Tan Mo asked with concern.
Nangong Xiong: ...I didn't expect this granddaughter to care about me so much. Apart from the fact that she turns the table when I pick up food, she is pretty nice.
Just as he was about to answer, Jiang Qingya said, "Grandpa usually doesn't eat much for dinner."
"Ah, so..." Tan Mo said regretfully, "Then Lu Xingjian, go help wrap it up and we'll take it home for a midnight snack. Don't leave any for Grandpa."
"Grandpa, I'll be worried if you eat too much."
Nangong Xiong, who was hungry: ...
He maintained a smile on his face and asked, "Don't you live here?"
Tan Mo: "This house is a bit eerie and conflicts with my aura. I'd better live in Nangong Lie's villa from now on."
Nangong Lie's heart choked.
Tan Mo was afraid that her refusal would make the old man too sad, so she said, "Of course, if you must live with me, you can stay at my place."
"You are still filial, filial..."
"I have to climb 9 flights of stairs and sleep on the floor..." Tan Mo added, pointing to her fingers.
Nangong Xiong: I can’t continue to be filial, so I’ll just laugh it off.
After the noisy group left, the room finally returned to peace. Nangong Xiong's face was almost frozen with laughter. "Uncle Song, is there anything else to eat in the kitchen? I'm starving."
"Ah!" Uncle Song, "The eldest lady just packed some back, and it's gone."
Nangong Xiong: ...filial piety, it is really filial piety.
*
At the gate of Nangong’s old house, several young people were about to get into the car and separate.
Jiang Qingya grabbed Tan Mo's arm and asked, "Isn't Nangong Lie living in that house?"
"Then let him move out. How long will the fake daughter continue to occupy this house?" Tan Mo laughed heartily. She felt happy just thinking about it. She had been coveting this house for a long time.
"Too."
Nangong Lie walked past the two of them in silence.
Jiang Qingya smiled at Tan Mo ambiguously and said, "If you have any problems, come to me for help. I'm sure you can use me."
She touched Tan Mo's smooth face, but was knocked down by Lu Xingjian who was carrying a lot of bags.
"You can't touch President Tan's face casually."
Jiang Qingya rolled her eyes. "What's your business, little assistant?"
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