I don’t know how long it took.
The music from the old tape recorder stopped for a long time before Old Master Cao opened his eyes and said to Cao Jianguo, "Sit down."
Cao Jianguo didn't move, lowered his head, and said, "Father, I'll just stand like this. This way I'll feel better."
If it were in the past, the old man would definitely scold me.
A Cao Jianguo like this would definitely make him angry.
So what if you fail?
Just get up again.
But today, he didn't say anything else. Instead, he changed the subject and said, "My health has been getting worse recently, and I keep coughing. I thought maybe she was missing me down there. Maybe it won't be long before I have to leave, so I want you to come back and see you again."
When speaking, Old Master Cao's expression was calm and sincere.
But Cao Jianguo and Cao Ying were extremely distressed.
The old man was really hit hard.
He spent the first half of his life fighting for the liberation of the country and nation, which was for the sake of everyone. The second half of his life was dedicated to bringing glory to the Cao family, which was for the sake of his own family.
However, having already achieved his goal, he experienced such a catastrophic change. It was understandable that he was sad, upset and disappointed.
"Dad, has the doctor seen it?"
Cao Jianguo asked.
The old man smiled and said, "I've checked it out, there's nothing wrong with it."
Cao Ying bit her lip and said, "How about I ask Tang Xiaobao to come and treat you? He's a very good doctor, he will definitely be able to -"
Old Master Cao suddenly frowned and waved his hand: "Do you think I still have the face to see him?"
Suddenly, Cao Jianguo's face felt very hot.
His father was scolding him.
So shameful!
If I hadn't been so greedy, things wouldn't have come to this!
At this time, Cao Jianguo felt a strong sense of guilt.
He fell to his knees with a thud.
"Father, I'm sorry I let you down."
"stand up!"
Old Master Cao suddenly scolded: "Is this useful? People in our Cao family should be tougher and not kneel down at every turn!"
"I--"
"Why, my words don't work anymore?"
Old Master Cao looked a little unhappy.
Cao Jianguo had no choice but to stand up. He lowered his head and said, "Father, I'm ready. Xiaoying should be in charge of the company from now on. I'm not as good as her. I can't drag down the family anymore."
Cao Ying suddenly turned around and looked at her second uncle.
"I disagree."
She doesn't want to clean up this mess.
You've lost everything in the family business, and now you want me to take over. Why?
"Xiaoying, I was really wrong before. I shouldn't have been so greedy, and I shouldn't have been so eager for quick success. In fact, I regretted it later, but there's no turning back. No matter what, you and I both have the surname Cao. I can't let the Cao family be destroyed in my hands again. I believe you can bring the Cao family back to life."
Cao Jianguo apologized with shame.
The old man said nothing, just watched coldly.
Perhaps, he had already anticipated such an outcome, or it was his decision from the beginning.
As long as he is alive, he can make the decisions in this family.
This may not be a good thing, but it is a habit developed over decades. He can let go at ordinary times, but he can make the final decision at critical moments.
Cao Ying hesitated to speak, frowning.
She didn't want to take over, but what Cao Jianguo said was not entirely unreasonable.
Everyone knows her relationship with Tang Xiaobao, and she wants to take advantage of this relationship.
But this was something she found particularly difficult to accept.
She hoped that the friendship between her and Tang Xiaobao was pure and not mixed with anything else.
Of course, this in itself is difficult to be pure.
Between a man and a woman, the man has feelings and the woman has intentions, but they have never broken through that layer of paper. How can this be pure?
It seems that this is how things are going to be settled.
But at this moment, a loud voice was heard at the gate of the courtyard.
"I disagree."
Cao Pingzhi walked in.
He seemed to have calmed down a lot.
Cao Jianguo, however, became more aggressive and yelled at him, "Get out of here!"
He is angry with his son.
If Cao Pingzhi had not instigated him many times, he would not be where he is today.
"Dad, what did you say? You want me to get out?" Cao Pingzhi was still laughing. "Why? Grandpa is still alive. Don't I have the surname Cao? Did you pick me up from the roadside? Since my surname is Cao, is there anything wrong with me participating in such an important matter and expressing my views? Am I not qualified? Or did I do something wrong? Did I commit a heinous crime? I can say with all my heart that everything I have done has been for the family. This is the wish I made since I was a child!"
"you--"
Cao Jianguo wanted to scold his son, but suddenly found that he had no way to refute him.
Yes, from the son's point of view, he really did nothing wrong.
Old Master Cao spoke: "Okay, tell me your reasons, or maybe you have a better plan."
"I admit that I'm not as good as Xiaoying, but I am also responsible for this matter. As a descendant of the Cao family, I must stand up and assume the obligations that I should bear. I have no objection to handing the company over to Xiaoying to manage, but I want those dozen hospitals and the 5% stake in Huimin Pharmaceutical."
For some reason, Cao Pingzhi became extremely calm.
Cao Jianguo frowned and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? Our Cao Group has already lost so much money and is almost bankrupt. And you still want to start your own business? Aren't you just diversifying your resources?"
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