Chapter 124 Nian Nian's Network is Deepening
The two of them exchanged sharp words, but their speech was obscure and I couldn't understand a word they said.
But he vaguely understood that Shi Guilin didn't want him to accept the red envelope from Grandpa Jiang.
That won't work.
Nian Nian held the folder tightly in her arms, not letting up at all, and suddenly interrupted: "Papa, Nian Nian wants a red envelope. Nian Nian is young and can spend a lot of money."
Shi Guilin's gaze shifted to his own child: "...Is your family short of money? Children, don't interrupt when adults are talking."
This was the first time he was so fierce. Nian Nian pursed her lips, put down the folder and kept silent.
Jiang Shengjun was startled: "Don't be mean to the child."
"That's exactly what I think. You all know Jiang's situation. It's no exaggeration to say that Eri and I are the only ones holding the company together. At most, I won't be able to run the company for more than 20 years. I have to find someone to take over. I'm worried that Duan and his mother will be under too much pressure."
"So, I plan to find some external support for them in advance to make their future easier. The first person I thought of was the Shi family. Old Shi, I know that with our relationship, you will definitely be willing to help. But I don't have the nerve to let you spend money and effort for nothing, so I thought of giving the shares to the Shi family."
"But who to give it to specifically is another question. After careful consideration, I decided to give it to Nian Nian."
"Nian Nian is your precious child. I know that and I love him dearly. He is cute and kind, and he is always lovable."
"As the saying goes, you can tell a child's future by looking at him when he's three years old. I think Nian Nian is a good kid, and I like her very much. Anyway, I'm an old man, and I only have a daughter-in-law and a grandson at home. If you don't mind, considering our friendship over the years, I'd like to treat Nian Nian like my second grandson. Let me be Nian Nian's godfather, and Eri his godmother. Is that okay?"
After the words fell, the three Jiang family members all turned their eyes to Shi Guilin and Shi Jianfeng. One was the father of the child, and the other was the head of the Shi family.
Shi Guilin was stunned by Jiang Shengjun's lengthy and logical confession. Shi Jianfeng, having anticipated this, remained relatively calm.
Nian Nian blinked her confused eyes and looked at the faces of everyone around the coffee table.
What did you say? Why can everyone understand it?
Nian Nian was like a mushroom growing in a corner, isolated from their world.
For a long time, the living room was silent.
Shi Jianfeng: "You ask Nian Nian, I won't interfere."
"?!" Shi Guilin glanced at his father and decided to follow without a second thought. This was the current situation; Old Master Jiang had made it clear. Refusing or not didn't seem to matter much.
Because the successor to the Shi family is quite clear. Now that Shi Lihan is leading the charge, followed closely by Shi Guilin, it is the time to lead the company to its peak.
In a few years, Shi Linzhuo would join the company, and Shi Lihan and Shi Guilin would be able to personally guide him and train a reliable leader. It would only be a matter of time before he grew up. After another ten years or so, if Nian Nian's development direction was similar, she would repeat Shi Linzhuo's old path.
All in all, the Shi family paved each step of the road perfectly.
In comparison, the Jiang family is indeed in a period of transition.
Jiang Shengjun was also very picky. He chose Nian Nian, a child with a very important status and position in the Shi family and a lot of freedom.
The important thing is that Nian Nian, like Shi Linzhuo, is the successor of the company that the Shi family will strive to train; the important thing is that Nian Nian is free, and unlike Shi Linzhuo, the eldest grandson whose future path is already set in his own company, Nian Nian still has the possibility of not being bound by the company.
Choosing Nian Nian meant that no matter what happened to Nian Nian in the future, because of her relationship with the Jiang family, the Shi family would not stand idly by when the Jiang family was in trouble. Furthermore, Nian Nian was young, and her relationship with the Jiang family could be cultivated to a higher level, making it easy to become closer.
If Shi Linzhuo is chosen, firstly, it will be difficult to cultivate feelings with him, and secondly, Shi Linzhuo is destined to work hard for the Shi family. It is impossible and not suitable for him to spare time to help the Jiang family because of personal feelings.
All in all, no matter what, Shi Guilin could only say that Uncle Jiang was very good at judging people and had chosen Nian Nian, so they really couldn't say anything.
It was an impeccable decision.
So, Shi Guilin relented and maintained a united front with Shi Jianfeng, "Uncle Jiang, please ask Nian Nian. We will see what Nian Nian wants and let nature take its course."
Jiang Shengjun was overjoyed. He quickly turned around and picked up the folder that Nian Nian had put down, stuffing it back into Nian Nian's hands. "Niannian, take the red envelope. Grandpa is asking you, are you willing to let me be your godfather and let Aunt Cheng be your godmother?"
Nian Nian, the mushroom, was pulled back into their world. A hint of confusion flashed in her eyes when she heard this: "Grandpa Jiang is already Nian Nian's grandfather."
"This time it's different. He's your godfather. Besides your biological grandfather, Grandpa Jiang is the second most important grandfather in the world. Aunt Cheng is also the closer godmother. And your brother Duan will become the most important brother besides your brothers at home. Are you willing?"
Jiang Shengjun spoke very slowly to ensure that Nian Nian could hear and understand clearly.
Jiang Duan's gaze, which had been on the floor and the coffee table for a long time, returned to Nian Nian again, and his fists, which had just been relaxed, clenched again.
Cheng Huili also looked intently at the small figure in front of Jiang Shengjun.
At this moment, everyone in the living room couldn't help but slow down their breathing and focus all their attention on Nian Nian.
One second, two seconds, three seconds... tick, tick, tick...
Jiang Shengjun, whose nerves were extremely tense, suspected that he heard the clear sound of a clock.
"OK."
A crisp, soft reply rang out in the silent, deserted living room. In an instant, it seemed as if even the dust in the air began to boil with the blood in his veins.
Jiang Shengjun, who had already experienced countless storms in his life, was overjoyed. He squatted down, put his arms around Nian Nian, and held her tightly in his arms. His slightly dry hands trembled as he gently patted Nian Nian's small back.
"Good, good... At the age when I, Jiang Shengjun, am half buried in the ground, I have a wonderful grandson. Good, good..."
Nian Nian didn't feel any different from before. He happily hugged Jiang Shengjun back, his two childish arms climbing onto Jiang Shengjun's broad back. "Grandpa, are you crying?"
The change of words went smoothly.
Jiang Shengjun suppressed his choking voice and quietly raised his hand to wipe the corners of his eyes. He broke away from Nian Nian's embrace and stood face to face with his new grandson. "Look, Grandpa isn't crying. He's just so happy."
Nian Nian's eyes curved into a crescent moon: "Nian Nian is happy too."
Cheng Huili's eyes were filled with tenderness. She waved to Nian Nian and called softly, "Nian Nian, come to godmother."
"Godmother!" Nian Nian, like a lively and energetic fawn, opened her arms and threw herself into Cheng Huili's soft and warm embrace, rubbing against her contentedly: "Godmother, you smell so good today too."
Jiang Duan sat with Cheng Huili. His pure black pupils were free of a trace of impurities as he looked at Nian Nian, projecting pure and rare joy.
He suddenly spoke, as if speaking to himself, but also as if calling someone: "My, brother."
Nian Nian, who had buried her face in Cheng Huili's arms, heard the sound and tilted her head, revealing her own face. He smiled sweetly at Jiang Duan as always: "Brother Duan. Nian Nian is my second brother."
Jiang Duan was startled, the corners of his lips curling up slightly. It wasn't noticeable, but it was noticeable.
When Cheng Huili saw this, her nose felt sore. She grabbed Nian Nian and Jiang Duan's hands with her left and right hands, and then the three pairs of hands were solemnly folded together.
The three of them snuggled up to each other, very close, so close that if Cheng Huili lowered her head slightly, her foreheads and cheeks would touch the two children's.
Maintaining this posture, Cheng Huili's voice was very low and soft, floating into the air like a wish: "You two should be good and grow up well..."
Shi Jianfeng and Shi Guilin's gaze lingered on the three of them for a long time, as if time had stopped and this moment had stretched infinitely.
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