Chapter 152 Growing Together
How should it change? There was a moment of confusion when looking north.
Tao Shouxin's words were like a huge rock, hitting him hard. Yes, Nanfeng is so outstanding, and she will meet even more outstanding men in the future. I cannot always look up to her. I must work hard to follow in her footsteps and be her most loyal partner, most reliable comrade-in-arms, and closest lover.
Thinking back to when he realized his love for Tao Nanfeng on the farm, Xiangbei had thought -
Tao Nanfeng will protect her every day he is on the farm. If she keeps moving forward, then work on becoming stronger and more powerful, and stay by her side.
I was so determined at the beginning, so am I slacking off now that I'm married and having children?
Thinking of this, he turned to the north and towards the south wind, his eyes were deep, like a pool of clear and deep spring water, so blue that it was almost ink-black. But when he met Tao Nanfeng's gaze, it was like sunlight shining on him, and his ink-black eyes instantly refracted colorful light.
"Nanfeng, don't worry, we will be together forever."
Hearing Xiang Bei's gentle and firm words, Tao Nanfeng breathed a sigh of relief but also realized that there was a trace of panic in his heart.
——If becoming better becomes a burden for Xiangbei, should I move forward without hesitation, or stop and wait for Xiangbei?
After years of farming culture, Chinese people generally accept families with strong men and weak women, believing that this is more stable. A family with a strong woman and a weak man is easily criticized: the yin is stronger than the yang, the hens crow at dawn, the men are suppressed by the women, and they have no masculinity at all.
For the sake of his children, his family, and Xiangbei, Tao Nanfeng is wondering at this moment whether he should restrain himself a little and focus more on his life at home.
After knowing each other, loving each other and staying together for so many years, Xiang Bei knows Tao Nanfeng's kindness too well. She was willing to suffer for others, but he didn't want her to suffer any more grievances.
He stood in front of Tao Nanfeng, held her hand, squatted down, looked her in the eye, and smiled.
"Nanfeng, just be yourself and don't change. The one who needs to change is me."
A warm current surged up from his heart, and Tao Nanfeng's eyes felt a little hot.
She stared at Xiangbei and murmured, "But you've done so much for me. You gave up your job as farm manager and left your hometown to settle down in Jiangcheng with your parents. You opened a cigarette factory, a cigarette wholesale department, and founded the Nanbei cigarette brand. You've done so well in your field. You balance your career and family, earn money to support your family and take care of your children. You've given so much to this family. Why do you want to change for me again?"
Tao Nanfeng looked at his father with tears in his eyes: "Dad, you know how good Xiangbei is, I know it, and the children know it, isn't that enough? Why should I care what others say? Why should I cater to others' ideas and force Xiangbei to change for me? You taught me that people can't just care about themselves, but should be kind and honest."
Tao Shouxin was also somewhat moved at this moment.
"My child, being kind and honest is a human's duty. I am not asking you to lose your kindness. What I want to say is that you should take the initiative to plan your life now and prepare for the changes that may happen in the future. The great changes of the times have arrived. You and your wife must discuss whether you plan to have a clear division of labor or work side by side.
It is not impossible for a family model to exist where the woman works outside and the man works inside, but you have to think through all the obstacles and possible risks.
Men and women are equal, and it is unfair to ask anyone to sacrifice career to build family.
Nanfeng, you have clear life goals and firm ideals. This time of becoming famous in Kyoto has laid a good career foundation for you. It is obviously inappropriate for you to give up your current achievements, stop moving forward, and return to your family at this time.
To the north, he was able to run a thriving farm and successfully open a tobacco factory and create a brand. What does this show? This shows that he is capable and ambitious. If you let him stay where he is and watch you make continuous progress, will he feel a psychological gap?
To prepare for a rainy day, I would like to ask Xiangbei, have you ever thought about entering the construction industry from now on and fighting alongside Nanfeng? As for home..."
Before Xiangbei could speak, Liang Yinzhen stood up and said, "Leave the family to me. Your father and I are in good health and can take care of the children. When the children turn three next year, they can be sent to the kindergarten at school. It will be easier then."
Tao Shouxin nodded and said, "Yes, and me. I will also reduce my teaching workload in the future, so leave the children's enlightenment to me."
Having said this, Tao Nanfeng turned to look at Xiangbei, with a hint of expectation in his eyes: "Are you willing to..."
Xiangbei felt anxious when he heard her question, as if his throat was blocked by something. Deep heartache and pity surged in his heart. He could no longer control the love surging in his chest, and stretched out his arms to hug her.
"Yes! Why not? I opened the cigarette factory just to make money, it's not a career or not. Now I've made money, the cigarette factory business is on the right track, I don't need to worry about anything.
The construction industry is bound to undergo dramatic changes, and new opportunities are emerging. If I follow you into the industry and learn slowly, I may be able to create a larger career empire. It all depends on whether you are willing to teach me. I don’t know much now…”
Seeing his daughter and son-in-law hugging and loving each other, Tao Shouxin was very happy and left the hall with Yu'er in his arms. Liang Yinzhen and Xiang Yongfu each picked up one and left quietly, leaving them some private space.
Noticing the silence around him, Xiangbei held Nanfeng's neck with one hand and gave her a deep kiss. They kissed until both of them couldn't breathe and their hearts were beating fast, and then the kiss ended.
The two looked at each other deeply, everything disappeared, and only each other existed in their eyes.
Nanfeng bit her lip, lowered her head and pecked Xiangbei lightly on the lips, and said softly: "If you have anything you want to learn, I will teach you."
The more Xiangbei looked at her, the cuter she seemed to him, especially the sheen of her lips and the rouge color at the corners of her eyes, which made him intoxicated. He stood up suddenly, picked her up and turned her around, then without saying a word, he walked into the room with his long legs.
"Come, teach me..."
A feeling of dizziness came over her. Tao Nanfeng hugged his neck, closed her eyes, and curled the corners of her mouth slightly, allowing the strong scent to surround her, letting the spring breeze blow through the petals, watching the flowers bloom and butterflies fly in the fields.
The two people embraced each other and floated in the ocean of love.
The bamboo shadows sway outside the window, casting patches of green shadows, which is refreshing. After the extreme joy, Tao Nanfeng looked at Xiang Bei with an almost innocent look in his eyes and sighed softly, "It's great."
Xiangbei kissed her eyelids and said in a slightly hoarse voice: "I love you."
Tao Nanfeng rested his head on his arm, rubbed his cheek against his arm, and responded lazily: "Hmm..."
Xiangbei loved her cuteness and laziness. Usually, Tao Nanfeng appears to be wise, calm and brave outside, but no one can see her acting coquettishly and being lazy in bed.
This is Tao Nanfeng who belongs to Xiangbei.
She is like a Gesang flower on the grassland that brings good luck to people, timidly opening its petals to the sun and rain, allowing you to pick her without reservation.
Xiangbei kissed her on the forehead, with a satisfied smile on his lips, and made a decision silently in his heart.
——No matter how high you stand or how far you go, I will always be by your side and firmly support you.
My father-in-law is right, a couple must grow together for the relationship to be stable.
Miao Jing has always been a bad guy with evil intentions. If I hadn't saved his life, with his willful personality, he would have chased Tao Nanfeng long ago.
And that guy Fan Zhicheng, no one actually knows whether he likes men or women. His eyes were full of admiration when he looked at Tao Nanfeng. He wished he could stick with her every day. If she really had feelings for him, it would be difficult to deal with her.
Since even my father-in-law has seen the crisis, we must face it. From now on, I will hand over the affairs of the cigarette factory to Chen Zhilu in advance, and I will just be the boss behind the scenes. After everything at home is arranged properly, he will go out with Tao Nanfeng and share the affairs of Nanfeng Design and Engineering Consulting Company together.
The next day, when Fan Zhicheng arrived at Nanfeng Company early, the first thing he saw was that there was an extra desk in Tao Nanfeng's office, and Xiang Bei was sitting behind the desk.
Fan Zhicheng was horrified and took a step back: "You, why are you here?"
Xiangbei walked out from behind the table. With his tall figure, bronze skin, deep eyebrows and eyes, he carried a sharp aura, giving people an inexplicable sense of oppression.
He said calmly: "I am now the office director of Nanfeng Company."
This position was self-proclaimed by Xiang Bei.
The office director, as the name suggests, is in charge of all office affairs of Nanfeng Company, including finance, personnel, documents, archives, logistics, reception...
Fan Zhicheng was startled and looked at Tao Nanfeng blankly, his eyes looking a little pitiful.
Tao Nanfeng smiled gently, with a hint of sweetness in his eyes when he looked at Xiangbei.
She nodded. "Yes, it will be very busy next. Come to the north and help us."
Fan Zhicheng didn't dare to resist Tao Nanfeng, and forced a smile. After saying "Oh", he seemed to remember something, "Tao Nanfeng, for the construction drawing design of the gymnasium project, should we quickly recruit people from the structure team, water and electricity team, HVAC team, and landscape team? There are only 20 days left before the deadline, and we have to deduct the time for reporting in Kyoto. Time is very tight."
Tao Nanfeng raised his hand and looked at his watch: "The meeting will be held on the second floor at 9 o'clock. There is still an hour left. You will be responsible for introducing the project overview. Our company also needs to prepare to recruit people."
Ten minutes later, Fan Yajun and her lover Ye Chu arrived at the company.
As soon as Fan Yajun entered the room, she gave Tao Nanfeng a pat in a friendly manner: "Good fellow, you are famous now! Even the minister praised you for being a hero since ancient times."
Ye Chu said shyly, "Boss Tao, I studied structure, but after working in the infrastructure department of the towel factory for a while, I lost a lot of things I learned. Now I want to follow you and slowly pick them up. Is that okay?"
Xiangbei shook hands with Ye Chu: "That's right, I'm also learning."
The two men smiled at each other, and everything was said without words. What should I do if I marry a wife who is very career-oriented? Just pamper her.
Not long after Fan Yajun came out of confinement, she heard that Tao Nanfeng had participated in the bidding for the first comprehensive design project in the country, and had won the project after overcoming many difficulties and being reported by TV stations and newspapers. She knew that her chance had come.
A woman, an outsider, was able to break through the siege. What signal does this send?
This shows that the era of appointing people based on merit has arrived!
The first thing she did was to bring Ye Chu over so that he could join Tao Nanfeng's design team.
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