Chapter 132 The Domineering President’s Father 11
"If I don't get married, people will laugh at me! And if I don't get married, I won't have children. How will I live when I'm old?" The old man said without thinking.
Xiao Yan lowered his eyes to listen, frowning at the words and raising his eyes. "How?" He wondered, "Will others come to your house and say something behind Xiao Meng's back? Or will they specifically block your door? Have you ever seen anyone dare to say such things in front of me? Besides, your family is not short of money. Does she have to rely on raising children to support herself in her old age?"
The old man was very stubborn: "That's different!"
"During the holidays, other families are happy and bustling, but she's all alone. Isn't she lonely? Xiao Xiao, you even adopted a child. Isn't it because you're lonely?"
Not really.
The original person hadn't married because he wasn't in need of love and didn't need a partner in his life. Marriage isn't just about two people. Besides the challenges of getting along with each other's families, you also have to compromise for various reasons, and your partner has to do the same. It feels particularly troublesome.
If this is the case for men, it will be even more difficult for women.
If you leave home and live with your husband's family, it's fine if you meet reasonable in-laws, but if you meet bad ones, only you will know the pain.
If they are from a wealthy family, they don’t have to take care of the children or do housework themselves, but the problem is that there is a high possibility that the husband will cheat and have a mistress!
In an ordinary family, the woman needs to take care of the children and do housework, and at the same time she has to go to work. She will also be criticized for this and that. After a long time, there will definitely be disputes. When the whole family besieges the woman, it’s suffocating to think about it.
The original body did not want to get married because it was too troublesome and he also enjoyed his own space. As for adopting Xiao Yihuang, it was actually because Xiao Yihuang's biological parents were both martyrs. Even with state subsidies, his grandparents were too old to support him. The original body also happened to lack an heir, so after knowing this, she decided to adopt him.
Xiao Yan put down his wine glass and said, "Then you are wrong. I adopted Yihuang not because I felt lonely, but because I needed an heir to inherit my company."
Not to mention the relatives on the Xiao family side, they are all a bunch of top-notch people, or they are guys who just live off their shares and wait for death. Their descendants are all a bunch of scoundrels. If you really adopt a son from them, I am afraid that after the original owner dies, the Xiao Group will be eaten up by them.
Xiao Yihuang appeared at the perfect time, only half a year old, too old to remember anything, and his parents were martyrs. As their child, he must have a good character. As the original body thought, Xiao Yihuang was indeed very outstanding and kind, but sometimes his kindness was almost foolish, and he was easily deceived. He was also a little self-righteous and ignorant of suffering.
The old man hadn't expected that Xiao Yan's reason for adopting Xiao Yihuang was so realistic. As a traditional thinker, he couldn't understand why Xiao Yan didn't choose an heir from among his relatives, but instead chose an outsider with no blood relationship.
Isn't he afraid that the Xiao Group will return to its roots and change hands in the future?
"Also, you think they'll feel lonely if they don't get married. Have you asked Xiaomeng if she wants to get married? Actually, I don't think you're worried about Xiaomeng being lonely. You're just worried that they won't be able to get on their feet after you're gone. That's why you want to find them a partner who can help them through this crisis, and in-laws are the best choice."
Xiao Yan found a place to sit down and adjusted his posture.
"Of course, I think your idea is wrong. As the saying goes, it's better to rely on yourself than on others. You've seen those cases of swallowing up in-laws before. In our circle, it's already commonplace."
"Do you think it's more profitable to take advantage of the opportunity to annex and use your in-laws' businesses for your own benefit than to help them? You're already this old, aren't you still naively believing that everyone in the world is kind?"
What Xiao Yan said was no different from directly saying that the old man was naive and stupid.
The old man's face turned red, his lips trembled a few times, and finally he fell silent.
A person's ideas that have been deeply rooted for decades will not change because of a few words. However, it must be said that what Xiao Yan said makes sense, but at his age, he certainly will not admit his mistakes.
The old man tried to save his dignity: "Of course I'll ask my granddaughter what she thinks. Don't make me sound like an authoritarian patriarch!"
Even so, how could he not know what his granddaughter, whom he had raised himself, was thinking? But he was really worried! If the two of them had the same quick minds as Xiao Yihuang, he wouldn't be so worried!
The old man knew that his in-laws were unreliable, but if something happened in Liangjia Town one day, would these two children have to face it alone?
I’m so worried!!!
As he was thinking, the old man looked at Xiao Yihuang inadvertently, stayed there for a few seconds, and suddenly an idea came to him.
Yes, if it were someone else, the situation Xiao Yan described would most likely happen, but Xiao Yihuang was different! This child had been smart and kind since he was young. Although this kindness was a bit excessive, it was still better than those ungrateful people!
Even if their Liang family encounters trouble in the future, Xiao Yihuang will definitely not sit idly by!
He put on a smile and said, "Well, Xiao Xiao, is your son engaged? Does he have someone he likes?"
Xiao Yan: “…”
Xiao Yan didn't expect that the old man actually had his eyes on Xiao Yihuang. How to say it, Xiao Yihuang and Meng Xiaofan were a couple in the previous life. Although the lovers became siblings in this life, it would feel a bit weird if Xiao Yihuang turned around and liked someone else.
However, this is Xiao Yihuang's feelings and his own business, and Xiao Yan does not intend to interfere.
"Your Grandpa Liang is asking you a question!" Xiao Yan turned and looked at Xiao Yihuang.
Xiao Yihuang: "..."
You can sit at home and get married quickly!
First, his father wanted to drive him out to make a living, and then his grandfather urged him to get married. Why is he so miserable?
Xiao Yihuang's smile was forced, without any skill, just politeness.
“Grandpa Liang, I’m not in a hurry yet.”
The old man sat up straight. "How can I not be anxious? I remember you're already 25, right? You're old enough to get married. It's not too late to wait two years before getting married and having children. You don't know, once a woman reaches 30, she's already an older mother. Having children too late is not good for her, so you have to hurry!"
Xiao Yihuang: "..."
Xiao Yihuang just wanted to escape, but he couldn't. He could only agree with the old man: "You're right, I'll consider it."
Seeing that Xiao Yihuang was listening, the old man felt that he had laid the groundwork enough and said, "What do you think of my granddaughter?"
Xiao Yihuang: “???”
Xiao Yihuang was full of questions.
Why are we suddenly talking about Liang Meng?
"Sister Meng is a very good person. She works seriously and is very capable. The marketing plan that Sister Meng planned last time was very successful judging by the market feedback." There was no politeness in Xiao Yihuang's words, which were full of appreciation for Liang Meng's work ability.
Hearing Xiao Yihuang's praise for his granddaughter, the old man's smile deepened.
"My granddaughter is good, and you are not bad either. You two are about the same age. Do you want to try to have a conversation?"
Xiao Yihuang: “???”
Xiao Yihuang: “!!!”
Xiao Yihuang looked at the old man in shock and was speechless for a long time.
He and Sister Meng? Are you kidding me?
Even though Sister Meng was only a year older than him, she had beaten up all those guys when they were little! She was the big sister, who hadn't been hit by her fists?!
Even someone like him who only thought about studying was beaten up by Sister Meng and almost cried because he didn't attend the boxing championship tournament hosted by Sister Meng in elementary school!
Xiao Yihuang had no idea how the old man could have such a horrible idea, actually wanting to match him up with Sister Meng!!!
Coming back to his senses, Xiao Yihuang quickly refused: "Haha, Grandpa Liang, you really know how to joke. Sister Meng is such a powerful figure, how can someone like me even dream of being her?"
He felt as if a tiger was chasing him from behind. He stood up and said to Xiao Yan, "Dad, I'm going to find my friend first. You can talk to Grandpa Liang slowly."
Looking at Xiao Yihuang's hurriedly leaving figure, the old man sighed heavily: "Xiao Xiao, I'm in a difficult situation!"
Xiao Yan: “…”
"Didn't you say that children and grandchildren will have their own blessings? Plans can never keep up with changes. Your company's current development direction is very good. As long as it is fully implemented, do you still need to worry about these problems?"
The Liang family is different from the Xiao family. The Xiao family's business scope is extremely wide and comprehensive. Although the Liang family's business scope is also wide, it mainly relies on energy.
From the old man’s actions in recent years, it can be seen that the Liang family has the intention of clinging to the country, and this time they finally succeeded in selling good things to the country.
We are all smart people, and the old man naturally understood what Xiao Yan didn't say.
What Xiao Yan meant was that private enterprises should be transformed into state-owned enterprises.
The country has always attached great importance to energy. Originally, he only planned to connect with the country, but if it is really transformed into a state-owned enterprise, then the company's voice will be in his hands.
As you can imagine, the nature of this is not so easy to determine.
The old man sighed and said, "Let me think about it."
"What's there to consider? Although the new energy industry has been booming in recent years, as far as I know, the Liang family's energy production areas are mostly overseas, right?"
Xiao Yan crossed his legs and placed his hands on his knees. "Things have been turbulent overseas these past few years. Can you really hold on to those energy production areas?"
The old man became even more worried.
That's exactly what he was worried about.
Overseas countries are not like China, where as long as it is legal, it is fine. In those countries, gun ownership is legal! Not to mention that some countries are composed of several armed forces, which have been experiencing unrest for many years. In recent years, under the instigation of a certain country, wars have been frequent.
The reason why he was so worried was that he was afraid that he would be sold out for zero yuan at any time, so he wanted to make the worst plans for the future of his grandchildren before he died.
Now, after hearing what Xiao Yan said, he was worried that when he woke up tomorrow, his energy source would have changed hands!
If they were to transform into state-owned enterprises, they wouldn't have to worry about being sold for zero yuan. After all, no country or force would dare to offend their current state. It's just...
By then he will have no say in the company!
Seeing the old man's hesitation, Xiao Yan reminded him, "There's no such thing as a free lunch. If you think too much, you'll end up with nothing. Of course, I'm just suggesting something. Ultimately, you have to make your own decision."
The old man struggled violently in his heart, but finally compromised.
"That's all there is to it."
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