A long, golden corridor was covered with a whole Turkish handmade carpet, and medieval crystal chandeliers hung on the walls on both sides. The light flickered and swayed, casting two graceful shadows on the floor.
"Tang Luoluo, why is your grandfather looking for me?" Duanmu Ci asked the small figure leading the way.
Tang Luoluo was a step behind and walked side by side with Duanmu Ci. "I don't know either. He said he just wanted to see you. Maybe it's because you're my teacher?"
Is this the start of a home visit...? Teacher Duanmu thought to himself.
The two walked side by side in silence, passing countless doors along the way. Finally, Tang Luoluo stopped in front of a door, knocked gently, and the door opened. The two went inside.
This is a simply decorated room; of course, "simple" only refers to the overall style of the Hilton hotel. Compared to an ordinary home, it still reaches a certain level of luxury.
After the first turn, Duanmu Ci was surprised to find a kind-looking old man sitting in the chair in front of him. As soon as Tang Luoluo saw the old man, she ran over and stood next to him, calling him "Grandpa". The old man also lovingly stroked his granddaughter's head.
At the lower end of the old man's chair, there were two seats facing each other, each occupied by a middle-aged man who appeared to be Old Master Tang's two constantly fighting sons.
Seeing his daughter's lack of composure, Tang Tingshu, who was sitting on the left, frowned. "Luo Luo, stand properly. Your teacher is here. How can you behave like this?"
It seems that this Tang Tingshu is the eldest of the second generation of the Tang family, and the father of Tang Ke and Tang Luoluo.
Sitting opposite Tang Tingshu, Tang Jingchang smiled warmly, "Luo Luo is still young, so please don't be too harsh on him. He'll be fine when he grows up and gets married in a few years." His two short sentences were full of warmth, and his words perfectly captured the image of a great "good second uncle in China."
This Tang Jingchang is not to be underestimated... Duanmu Ci observed coldly from the sidelines.
This is actually normal. After all, the old man in charge of the family is still alive, and the sons can't push themselves too far. So on the surface, they still act like brothers, leaving the battles to their subordinates. They put on a show of being "good brothers" at home. If an outsider didn't know the situation, they would think that the two of them had a really good relationship.
Moreover, today is their father's 80th birthday, and there is an outsider, Duanmu Ci, present. Even if the two of them have a huge conflict, they must suppress it.
Old Master Tang pointed to the chair next to the table, indicating that Duanmu Ci should sit down. This seat was even further forward than the seats of the Tang brothers, Tang Tingshu and Tang Jingchang.
Seeing that almost everyone was present, Grandpa Tang first cleared Tang Luoluo out, and then said to Duanmu Ci, "My name is Tang Yijin, and I'm about the same age as your grandfather. If you don't mind, you can call me Grandpa."
Duanmu Ci, who has lived for two thousand years, said... Hehe.
The name Tang Yijin is quite unique and has a rather legendary story behind it. It is said that he was born during a time of war, and his mother died in the fighting. Without milk, the family of several people barely had enough food to eat together, let alone give some to the baby. In desperation, Tang's father pawned his ancestral jade pendant and exchanged it for a pound of fine white flour, which was enough to feed him. Therefore, the Tang family, who were not particularly particular about naming, named the baby Tang Yijin.
They probably never imagined that this seemingly randomly chosen name would one day become a powerful force among the upper echelons of Haishan. It just goes to show how unpredictable life can be.
“I already know your identity. He called me when you arrived to tell me about what you and that kid Tang Ke were talking about in the hall. That’s good, very good. That kid Tang Ke has done a great job! You can go and tell your elders in the Duanmu family that my Tang family is looking forward to cooperating with the Duanmu family.”
Duanmu Ci, who was regarded as a "junior", said seriously, "Before coming to China, my elders in the family had already granted me full authority to take charge of this matter. I can make the decision, and I will also serve as a bridge between the Duanmu family and the Tang family."
Tang Yijin pondered for a moment, his cloudy but still sharp gaze sweeping over his two sons, and asked hesitantly, "I wonder what Young Master Duanmu's status is in the Duanmu family..." This question, though impolite, was very important, because Old Master Tang needed to know whether the young man in front of him was qualified to discuss this matter with him.
Although the question was somewhat impolite, Duanmu Ci still answered humbly, "I dare not accept the title of 'Young Master Duanmu' from you, sir. To be honest, my position in the family is comparable to that of a crown prince in ancient times. I will inherit the Duanmu family after my father." In fact, he wasn't very humble at all.
As soon as the words left his mouth, Tang Yijin showed a knowing look, while the brothers Tang Tingshu and Tang Jingchang looked on with envy—the family heir, a position they could only dream of!
Tang Yijin calmly took a sip of tea. "Although the Duanmu family is powerful, there are many hidden talents in the country. If we suddenly enter the mainland market, the Duanmu family may face unforeseen circumstances. I wonder if you are prepared?"
Duanmu Ci replied, “Although the Duanmu family is overseas, we are aware that the economic situation on the mainland has been turbulent and rapidly advancing over the past thirty years. We are fortunate to live in such a prosperous era. Although there are some risks, they are not enough to shake the family’s resolve.”
Tang Yijin nodded slightly, neither confirming nor denying. In fact, he was worried not only about the Duanmu family, but also about the Tang family. The other party was no small fry. If they rashly let the Duanmu family in, it might also harm the Tang family's strength. If they ended up not achieving a win-win situation, but instead being swallowed up, that would truly be like letting a wolf into the house, a loss that outweighs the gain.
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