Got what I wanted
What Jian Jianan didn't know was that just as she was writing a letter to Cai Chengyu asking her to do her a few small favors, a very rare quarrel was taking place in her parents' room.
Although in terms of intensity and volume, it was not as intense as the quarrel between Jian Jianan and his brother that he witnessed today, but this quarrel between the couple was something that had not happened in decades, and the meaning behind it was particularly eye-catching.
At half past eleven, a very fierce quarrel was taking place in the largest master bedroom, Room 606, Building 6, Donghu Community.
First, Su Qinxuan asked his wife, "Old Jian, tell me the truth. What's going on with you lately? I think you're hiding something from us, just like Xiaobei. I didn't say anything in front of the two children just now to save your face. Now that we're back in the room, it's just the two of us. You can speak now, right?"
Jian Yangping was initially stubborn. "No, I'm not hiding anything from you. I even told you the password for Shen Ya Clothing's bank card. I haven't kept anything from you about the most important financial matters. What else could I be hiding from you?"
Su Qinxuan sighed. The couple had been going through thick and thin together since they were teenagers. Now, nearly twenty years had passed. If there was any difference from before, it was that they had two more precious children.
If there is one thing that remains unchanged, it is the unchanging sincerity and love between the couple.
Although Su Qinxuan is now the actual controller of the Nanbei Hotel, she will never be stingy with money when Jian Yangping needs it. Moreover, Jian Yangping also knows which properties are under his wife's name. After all, these are all family assets.
As for Jian Yangping, he reciprocated his wife's kindness and did not let her down. Since he founded Shen Ya Clothing, Su Qinxuan knew the cash flow of the clothing store very clearly. He even wrote down some of the bank account opening bank information and passwords in a small notebook. This notebook and Su Qinxuan's gestures were placed in the safe in their room. Su Qinxuan could check it anytime he wanted to know the details.
Logically speaking, since Jian Yangping and Su Qinxuan trust each other, and they don't even care about sharing money, which is the most likely to cause family disputes and sinister people, with each other, then what else would Jian Yangping hide from his wife?
Logically speaking, this shouldn't happen!
However, based on the nearly twenty years of marriage between her and Jian Yangping, Su Qinxuan keenly realized that Jian Yangping was hiding something from her.
Moreover, this matter was not a small matter. At least if Jian Yangping knew that this matter was discovered by herself, she would definitely not agree. That's why he tried every possible means to hide it from herself.
Originally, Su Qinxuan thought that even the closest people would have little secrets, and there was no need to delve into everything and force the secret out. She felt that her son's awkwardness was inherited from his father.
But now, all these strange things have happened to Jian Yangping and Jian Jiabei. If he doesn't find out what he is hiding from him, then family disputes like today will definitely happen every other day. Then, won't his small family have no peace forever!
Su Qinxuan would never allow such a thing to happen!
Since both father and son are equally tsundere, she and her daughter have to step in to resolve their misunderstanding.
Even after Su Qinxuan asked this, Jian Yangping still had a stern face and didn't want to say anything. Su Qinxuan immediately sighed. She felt that Jian Yangping was an old stubborn man with very stubborn ideas. She would definitely not get anything out of him if she kept asking him like this. She should change her approach.
So Su Qinxuan sighed, "Nanbeibeibei are all very worried about you, Old Jian."
"Do you know what Nan Nan said to me while we were having dinner just now?"
Jian Yangping was shocked, "What did Nannan say?"
When he was washing dishes just now, he was busy arguing with his son and didn't pay much attention to his daughter. Could it be that there was some problem, big or small, with his daughter?
Fortunately, Jian Jianan is as reliable as ever.
Su Qinxuan sighed and continued, "Nannan asked me, 'Mom, my brother and dad are having a fight, won't they be very sad?' Nannan asked me to come over and comfort you later, and she will go and comfort her brother."
Jian Yangping felt a surge of warmth in his heart after hearing his daughter's sweet words, but then he thought of something and snorted coldly, "Hmph, Nannan is the only one who cares about me. Look at that brat, he spent the whole night just sulking with me, and he didn't even eat a few of the bowl-shaped cakes I queued up for hours to buy! Oh, this kid has a fickle temper since entering puberty. Look at Xiaobei, where is the well-behaved and obedient person he was when he was a kid back home? He just runs outside every day. When I asked him, I found out he's either playing basketball with others at the gym or he's gone out somewhere!"
"He is not like Nan Nan at all. He always stays at home when he has time and thinks about helping the family!"
Jian Yangping was complaining bitterly, and Su Qinxuan was listening while comforting him. Suddenly, something in Jian Yangping's words touched Su Qinxuan's nerves. She suddenly understood the reason for Jian Yangping's abnormal behavior today.
Su Qinxuan's expression became serious, and he said sternly, "Old Jian, tell me the truth. Is the thing you've been hiding from me these past two days about Xiaobei's career plan?"
After hearing this, Jian Yangping stopped talking for a moment. He paused and his expression became leisurely. It was unknown what he was thinking about.
He looked at the night outside the window. It was almost twelve o'clock, and the community was of course quiet. Every household had turned off the lights and gone to bed. Looking out from the window on the sixth floor, it was almost pitch black, completely different from the scene of thousands of lights at five or six o'clock in the afternoon.
"Have you ever thought about what Xiaobei wants to do when he grows up?"
Su Qinxuan was stunned. Sure enough, the reason why her lover had been acting abnormally these days was related to this!
Su Qinxuan was also very serious. "Of course I have thought about it, but I remember that we had already discussed this matter before and reached an agreement long ago. I don't understand what you are worried about now?"
Things have developed to this point and it is very clear. Jian Yangping is worried about his son's future. He doesn't know what Jian Jiabei will do when he grows up.
"Xiaobei, although he doesn't have a clear idea about his future right now, that's normal. He still has a month until he becomes an adult, and the college entrance examination is in the middle of next year. As long as you talk to him properly and everyone sits down and talks things out, doesn't he still have more than a year to think about this matter carefully? I don't know what you've been so anxious about lately, causing unrest in the family!"
Although the couple valued Jian Jianan because their daughter was indeed very talented, their son was also their own child, and they did not favor one over the other. The couple had previously had a frank conversation about the future of their two children, the content of which they had not yet let the children know.
"We've discussed this before. The children can do whatever they like. When they were first born, I didn't have any special expectations for them. I just hoped they would live a safe and healthy life. I'd already considered my prayers to God to be borne fruit, and all the good things I'd done in my life were rewarded!"
Su Qinxuan's tone became increasingly anxious as she spoke. "Furthermore, Nannan has given us a particularly big surprise. Haven't you noticed the talent she's shown since she was little? She's so naturally gifted in business, and the most commendable thing is that she's also particularly interested in it. We don't even need to teach her, force her, or intimidate or bribe her; she's already taken the initiative to come and learn from us. She's clearly the perfect successor to our legacy. What else could you ask for?"
"I know, I know." Jian Yangping answered, but he looked a little annoyed and did not seem to completely agree with what his wife said.
Su Qinxuan stopped talking and waited for her husband's hidden meaning.
"But when you and I agreed to the above, Shenya hadn't even been founded yet!"
Jian Yangping was anxious. As the saying goes, things have changed over time. Everything will develop, and they must learn to look at problems from a developmental perspective.
Su Qinxuan nodded. When the couple discussed that issue, Nanbei Hotel and Jinhuiju had just been established, and Jinhuiju had not even opened the ten chain stores. This was several years ago. The couple even joked at the time that when Jian Jianan grew up, they would hand over the Nanbei Group to her. Maybe their daughter would not be satisfied yet, and would open other new stores in addition to the two catering lines of Nanbei Hotel and Jinhuiju!
Why now, listening to Jian Yangping's words, he seems to be changing his mind!
Su Qinxuan's face darkened, and he looked at Jian Yangping with a serious expression. "Old Jian, there's no one else here, so just tell me the truth. What new idea do you have? Do you want to kill your son as well..."
At this point, Jian Yangping finally told the truth. He sat down with his head in his hands, looking like he had given up on himself and said, "Yes, yes, yes! Xiaoqin, you really understand me! That's exactly what I planned!"
"I just thought that the two of us definitely don't have to worry about Nannan's future! She has been so keen on making money since she was a child. Even at her age now, her passion for making money has not diminished in the slightest. Instead, it has become more and more intense. I am not worried at all about what path she will take when she grows up. Even if she doesn't want our business and wants to try something new outside, that's up to her. She has the ability anyway. No matter what, the two of us will be her strongest wings behind her. Nannan will not get hurt no matter what!"
"But Xiaobei is different!"
Jian Yangping finally said out the deepest thing in his heart. This was the matter he had been thinking about, considering, and worrying about for a long time.
About the future path of his son Jian Jiabei.
Raising a child for a hundred years means worrying about him until he is ninety-nine.
I am not worried about my daughter herself, but what about my son?
"I think it's our fault that Xiaobei is the way he is now." Jian Yangping pounded his knee in frustration. "If our family wasn't so poor when we were little, and we hadn't always suppressed Xiaobei and put so many restrictions on him, forcing him to shoulder the burden of being the eldest brother at such a young age, I don't think he would be suffering like he is now."
Jian Yangping sighed, "I always feel like we owe our son something, and I'm not just making this up. You'll see. After Nannan was born, everything was fine, and our family situation was gradually improving. But, Xiaobei, it seems like he's been living a hard life with us since he was born, and things haven't improved much since he came here."
"Besides, this is only a material improvement. I always feel that Xiaobei hasn't changed mentally. He is still the little boy who used to hide behind his parents after being scolded."
Jian Yangping sighed, his words filled with his worries for his son. For a person's growth, both spiritual and material are indispensable, and there is no premise for a person to thrive without either one.
Su Qinxuan was already filled with resentment towards her husband. She felt that this quarrel between him and their son was just looking for trouble. Otherwise, why would he always make his son angry?!
But now, after hearing the truth that Jian Yangping finally revealed, Su Qinxuan's heart suddenly softened and all his anger disappeared.
She softened her tone, sat down next to Jian Yangping on the bed, and said softly, "Old Jian, I understand your thoughts. To be honest, I have some similar concerns about Xiaobei. But you have to believe in our Xiaobei. He has grown up now. Although he is in adolescence and is very confused and doesn't know what he should do, he is the child we have watched grow up. There is nothing wrong with his character and other things. You have to believe that as long as you give him some private space, don't restrict him too much, and give him proper guidance, he can figure it out on his own."
Jian Yangping gave a bitter laugh. "I know, I know there's a possibility, but I don't dare to gamble. Now it's time to fill out the college entrance examination application form, and Xiaobei hasn't even decided what he wants to do in the future. What should I do?!"
Although Jian Yangping was complaining, Su Qinxuan could tell from his expression that he had already thought about what to do next, which was why he said that.
So he asked directly, "So what do you want to do?"
Jian Yangping stared at his wife for a long time before he whispered his thoughts.
"Look, Xiaoqin, I own a clothing store, you own a restaurant group, and we just happen to have two children. Isn't this God's arrangement?"
Hearing this, Su Qinxuan frowned completely, not understanding how her husband could come up with such a ridiculous idea.
"You mean, the two of us should give one property to each of us?!"
By the end of the question, Su Qinxuan's voice had broken. She really couldn't believe what Jian Yangping said. Could it be that her husband had been possessed by an evil spirit recently? Otherwise, why would he say such a ridiculous thing?!
"Are you okay?" Su Qinxuan blurted out, screaming and about to rush towards Jian Yangping.
Su Qinxuan's face was filled with disbelief. "I remember we've discussed this privately many times. We've agreed before that Nan Nan is our successor. This is unquestionable. It was like this before when we only had the Nanbei Group, and it's still like this now that you have Shen Ya. You wouldn't be..."
She looked at Jian Yangping and kept assessing him. "Did you learn this bad habit of favoring boys over girls from them?"
She knew it. Her personal experience told her how restricted and even discriminated against women were in the business world. For example, there were all kinds of toasts and drinking that were inevitable at every dinner party. Of course, such things were expressly prohibited in her Nanbei Group, but most people outside would do such things. That was the general situation!
Others believe that everything in the family can only be inherited by sons. As for daughters, when they grow up and get married, all they need to do is give them a quilt. If they are willing to give a generous dowry, they are considered a good family. What complaints can their daughters have against them?
Could it be that Jian Yangping has picked up all the bad habits in the business world since he founded Shenya Clothing? That's not okay, absolutely not okay!
Both of them had suffered enough from the preference for boys over girls, so they made it clear when they started a family and had children. They could not continue to make the same mistake as their ancestors. If they were lucky enough to save up a small fortune in the future, then the capable person would get it, regardless of age, son or daughter, as long as you have the ability, the fortune would be yours.
Jian Yangping couldn't help but smile bitterly and immediately denied it, "No, no, no, no, no, don't misunderstand me, I don't think so. What kind of person do you think I am? How could I be like this?"
Su Qinxuan frowned deeply. This was not the best. If this was really the case, even though their current wealth was incomparable, dozens or even hundreds of times more than when they first got married, for the sake of their two children, Su Qinxuan would do her utmost to separate from Jian Yangping, who was no longer a fellow traveler.
"If you don't think so, then why do you say that?" Su Qinxuan was deeply puzzled.
Jian Yangping replied: "That's right, I always feel that this is unfair to Xiaobei."
Jian Jiabei and Jian Jianan are both his biological children, and they are both his flesh and blood. No matter what, Jian Yangping cannot make the decision to choose one and give up the other.
He watched his daughter enthusiastically participate in the two businesses. Every day was happier than the day before, and she looked a hundred times more energetic than the day before. Jian Yangping knew that this was the kind of performance that could only be achieved when one was involved in something that he loved most.
But on the other hand, his son always looks dull and lifeless no matter what he faces. He has no interest in anything and just goes with the flow. Whatever their adults ask him to do, Jian Jiabei does it without any disobedience.
Logically speaking, they should be happy, but the opposite is true. This means that Jian Jiabei has no goals and has reached a dead end!
Jian Yangping thought, since his son didn't know what to do, he could help him out and hand over his Shenya Clothing to him. That should be okay, right?!
It just so happens that one son and one daughter each inherited his and his wife’s property. Isn’t that perfect!
Su Qinxuan almost fainted, "You think so!"
"Have you asked your son what he thinks?!" she became anxious.
"No." Jian Yangping said matter-of-factly, "Why would you ask for his opinion on such a great thing?"
Why would his son refuse such a large factory for free and become rich overnight? Jian Yangping couldn't think of any reason why Jian Jiabei would refuse.
Su Qinxuan was so angry at her lover that she was speechless.
"I say...this is all just your own imagination, right? So you haven't even communicated with any of your children?"
These were all Jian Yangping's thoughts, buried deep in his heart, and he would not tell anyone. If the quarrel had not intensified today, Jian Yangping definitely didn't know how long he would have kept it secret under his own questioning!
"Ah, do I need to say this?" Jian Yangping was shocked.
"Of course! Let's not even talk about whether Xiaobei wants it or not. You haven't even asked him about his wishes! Take Nannan for example. She used to be highly involved in the operations of your Shenya. Now you're suddenly telling her that you're planning to kick her out! How do you expect her to feel?"
"Does Nannan feel that this is a sign that her father doesn't like her, or that she hasn't done something good enough, which is why her father treats her like this?"
Su Qinxuan became sadder and sadder as she spoke, and she even brought up the sad memories of herself in the past when she had suffered from the patriarchal society in her parents' home.
Jian Yangping quickly waved his hands, shaking his head like a rattle, and denied it at the fastest speed in his life, "No, no, how could I do such a thing! Nan Nan's efforts are crucial to Shen Ya's current success. We have all witnessed it. How could I do such a thing as crossing the river and then destroying the bridge?"
Su Qinxuan didn't show any sign of giving in. She snorted coldly, "Hmph! Look at what you're doing now. How is that any different from burning a bridge after crossing it?"
Jian Yangping subconsciously wanted to refute, "Of course I'm not destroying the bridge after crossing it..."
"I'm just..."
Just what? Just for the children!
It is pitiful to see the love of parents in the world. Jian Yangping wanted to make both his daughter and son happy, so he came up with this idea. But now after hearing what his wife said, Jian Yangping felt uncertain again.
Did he, did he really do something wrong?
He looked at his wife suspiciously, "Xiaoqin, Xiaoqin, am I really wrong?"
Su Qinxuan patted his shoulder fearfully. "Have you ever considered that everyone has different ideas? Take you for example. Didn't you also dislike the Nanbei Group before and wanted to leave it to start your own business?"
“This is how the Shenya Group came to be, which has achieved some success today.”
"Just think about it. If you said you wanted to start your own business, but my daughter, son, and I all stopped you, saying it was all for your own good, how would you feel? Would you persevere or give up halfway?"
Jian Yangping said without hesitation: "Of course I will continue to persevere."
Now that he has found his goal, how could he give up easily?
He felt that even if his whole family was against it, he would not give up completely. At most, he would do it secretly and pretend that he no longer wanted to open a clothing store. But in fact, he would have to continue to make small moves in places and times where his family members did not know, and move towards his goal step by step!
Why!
Thinking of this, a light bulb went off in Jian Yangping's head, and he seemed to have reacted a little!
So this is what my wife meant!
He really did something wrong...
How could he have thought wrongly? This was totally wrong!
Jian Yangping wanted to slap himself hard at this moment, but he knew that the most important thing after doing something wrong was not to vent his emotions, but to think of solutions.
Jian Yangping suddenly looked at his wife for help. To him, his wife was not only the best lover but also the best mentor and friend. It was definitely right for her to seek help from her when he was confused.
This time was no different. After seeing her husband's pleading eyes, Su Qinxuan gently touched his head and said in a powerful and convincing tone, "You were wrong about this. You shouldn't have concealed your thoughts without first discussing them with Nanbeibei. You also shouldn't have ignored Nanbeibei's thoughts and changed their original life goals, forcibly interfering and trying to make them go in the direction they most disliked."
Jian Yangping felt ashamed when he heard what his wife said. Yes, yes, these words his wife said were like whips hitting his heart. He really had misunderstood!
It seems that I have changed a lot since I founded Shen Ya. Jian Yangping sometimes thinks back to his past self and compares it with the person he is now. He feels a little dazed. Can one person really change so much?
Fortunately, if it weren't for the couple's chat tonight, I would probably have made one mistake after another. Fortunately, my wife Su Qinxuan is like a beacon, pointing out the way for his future.
Seeing that Jian Yangping already knew where he was wrong, Su Qinxuan didn't want to blame him too much. She continued to pat his shoulders and rub his body to comfort him. One of the important reasons why she couldn't bring herself to scold him was that when her husband was lying on her shoulder, Su Qinxuan felt a few drops of Ru Shi. It was obvious that Jian Yangping was secretly crying.
"As parents, the worst thing we can do is force our way into our children's lives. We can offer some advice and guidance, but ultimately, what they do is their own business. It's absolutely unacceptable to blindly interfere regardless of their objections!"
Thinking of this, Su Qinxuan sighed, "Old Jian, do you still remember the first time we became parents? When Xiaobei was just born, you and I were so happy that we almost cried while holding her in the hospital. What were our wishes at that time? Have you forgotten?"
Jian Yangping replied in a humming voice, "I haven't forgotten. How could I possibly forget? That was my first time being a father! At that time, we both just hoped that Xiaobei could grow up safely and healthily, and live a happy and fulfilling life. That was all!"
Su Qinxuan chuckled. "Yeah, I haven't forgotten! That was the wish we both had! It remained unchanged even when Nan Nan was born. Honestly, I think I prayed for Nan Nan's future, her exceptional talent and radiance. Our daughter and son are both so outstanding, what could we, as parents, be dissatisfied with? You know, after they were teenagers, you and I both started our own businesses and were rarely home with them. As adults, we can't participate in their growth for even a year. So, let's let them go! Whatever path they take in the future is their own destiny. As parents, all we can do is hold them back when they're about to fall. You always say you're worried your son won't have a future, but have you ever considered that no matter what his future holds, as long as he comes home, he'll always have something to eat! Now, let him go out and try his luck!"
Since his wife said so, what else could Jian Yangping say? He could only nod continuously, acknowledging the truth of his wife's words.
Suddenly, he thought of something, raised his head abruptly, and asked Su Qinxuan in a panic: "Wife! What you said just now was just your guess. You haven't told anyone else yet, right? This is just the first time you said it, right?"
Su Qinxuan was annoyed and now she was panicking. Who was the person who was stuck in a dead end a while ago?
"No, I didn't tell anyone. You're the first person to hear it!"
"That's good, that's good, then I feel relieved!" Jian Yangping smiled foolishly.
If that’s the case, then Jian Jianan doesn’t know everything he’s been thinking in his heart during this period, and their father-daughter relationship has not broken down. It’s still a perfect father-daughter alliance, perfect, perfect, it’s really God’s blessing!
Su Qinxuan found it funny. What father-daughter alliance? You should know that Nan Nan and I are mother and daughter. We never talk overnight.
Jian Yangping asked: "Then what should we do next?"
Su Qinxuan was also a little distressed. Should she say it or not? In fact, she was a little worried about her son's college entrance examination, especially his application form. Jian Jiabei had never said what kind of school he wanted to apply to. All his preferences seemed to be hidden in an iceberg, making it impossible to detect.
It was just that her husband was more anxious than she was, so it was so obvious.
"Well, let's first..."
The next day, Jian Yangping, whose eyes were swollen like walnuts from crying for several hours the night before, got up early, applied ice to his eyes to reduce the swelling, and then went to work at Shen Ya immediately.
Before leaving the house, Jian Jianan had just woken up and had the chance to say hello to his father.
"Good morning, Nannan! You must have slept well last night!"
"Yeah, I slept soundly." But Dad didn't seem to sleep very well. Look at the bags under his eyes, they're about to fall to the ground.
Jian Jianan was very curious about what happened last night, but she remained alert and didn't say anything. If she asked now, her father would definitely not tell her for the sake of his own face. It would be better to ask her mother directly later.
She seemed to remember Sister Yang Tao telling her that her mother Su Qinxuan's work for the time being had come to an end, and Yang Tao would be in charge of the store inspections.
So, half an hour later, Su Qinxuan and Jian Jianan, who had gotten up on time, had a serious meeting at the dinner table.
Of course, Su Qinxuan did not hide anything in response to his daughter's question.
Jian Jianan was stunned when he heard what his mother said, and it took him a long while to give his response.
"What? So that's how it is!"
Jian Jianan was stunned. It turned out that such a thrilling thing happened in a place she didn’t know about!
Just because his brother was idle and had no goals, and his father's Shen Ya Clothing was getting better and better, Jian Yangping, who loved his son dearly, wanted to pull Jian Jiabei over and stuff him into Shen Ya Clothing, so that at least they could have a meal in the future!
"Yeah." Su Qinxuan was angry and amused after knowing Jian Yangping's thoughts, but now after a night, when he mentioned it again, all he could do was laugh.
"I just realized your father has such thoughts. Old Jane is really a man who hides things too well!"
Jian Jianan thought about what happened some time ago and found that his father's behavior was actually quite obvious.
For example, when I wanted to go to Shen Ya Clothing these days, my father stopped me. The reason he stopped me was that I wanted her to study hard at home and that a little girl shouldn't run out every day.
But in the blink of an eye, he would ask or even forcefully order Jian Jiabei to follow him to deal with Shen Ya's affairs.
It seems that there were signs of this a long time ago!
Su Qinxuan didn't know what he was thinking about, but he chuckled again and said helplessly, "Your dad asked Xiaobei what major he wanted to apply for before the summer vacation so that he could find a tutor for him. But Xiaobei didn't care at all and said anything was fine. Your dad was worried, because saying anything is fine means nothing is fine. So, he came up with an idea. He told Xiaobei to study business administration in the future. That way, he could work at Shenya Clothing Store. It would be considered a professional specialization, a perfect match for him!"
Jian Jianan understood why her mother laughed. If it were her, she would laugh even louder than her mother!
"Hahahaha, you actually let my brother study business administration? I don't know what Dad is thinking. You might as well kill him with a knife instead of letting him study business administration!"
Jian Jianan's words were not spoken in anger, but a true statement. Look at Jian Jiabei, who frowned and had a bitter and resentful expression when facing various numbers. Asking him to study math problems and do math papers quietly and pass the college entrance examination was already the result of him suppressing his anger.
They are just waiting for the college entrance exam to be over so they can say goodbye to math forever! But now you tell them that they can't be free even after the college entrance exam, because they still have to study business administration and continue to study math!
Jian Jianan had no doubt that after his father said this, his brother would overturn the dining table as if he had been provoked by something.
"So Dad has changed his mind now, right?" Jian Jianan asked uncertainly.
Su Qinxuan replied, "Yes, he has changed his mind now. Last night, after I explained everything to him, using both emotional and logical reasoning, your father finally changed his mind and decided to let go. He will no longer force your brother to learn all that stuff. Instead, he'll ask him what he wants to learn. He can learn whatever he wants."
"That's good!"
Jian Jianan nodded.
If she said she didn't feel sad at all after hearing what her mother told her, she would definitely be lying. But Jian Jianan was not the kind of person who would indulge in sadness when she was hit.
After a brief period of sadness, she will definitely catch up immediately, thinking of doing her best to change the status quo and regain her advantages.
So, even if Dad doesn't change his mind, Jian Jianan herself won't give up. She will definitely use her strength to prove that she is the most suitable heir.
Even if her father said that he would no longer abide by the agreement and insisted that her brother take over Shen Ya Clothing, she would not be afraid.
It’s just fair competition. Jian Jianan has never been afraid of anyone!
She was very sure and confident. Even if Jian Jiabei did not reject the family business as he did now and changed his mind to compete with Jian Jianan for the position of heir, she would still have a great chance of winning and she would never back down!
Just based on the work and effort she has been doing in Nanbei Group and Shenya Clothing from the very beginning, even if Jian Jiabei came in halfway, she would not be able to defeat Jian Jianan!
"When it comes down to it, Dad is actually worried about my brother's future, right?"
She asked her mother for advice. Su Qinxuan nodded and pondered for a moment, "Yes, I think so too."
Jian Jianan suddenly clapped his hands, "If that's the case, then it's easy to solve!"
"Mom, I guess you don't know this yet, but actually, my brother has his own goals. He just doesn't tell us about them because he thinks they're difficult to achieve and won't be recognized by Dad."
"Oh, really?" Su Qinxuan became interested as soon as he heard it.
"Yes, yes," Jian Jianan nodded continuously, "Brother told me last time, it's like this, he wants to go..."
The mother and daughter put their heads together and started plotting.
"Okay, then let's do it this way." Su Qinsheng nodded lightly after listening.
"Then Mom, pick a good date. I think next month's coming-of-age ceremony would be perfect."
Jian Jianan and Su Qinxuan hit it off and decided to resolve this matter at the latest during next month's coming-of-age ceremony.
Not letting things bother them for a long time is a major principle for both mother and daughter.
Mid-August is Jian Jiabei’s birthday. This year’s birthday has a special meaning, which is that it represents that Jian Jiabei has officially become an adult and has reached the age of eighteen. From then on, he has become an adult in the legal sense!
A responsible adult.
Now that their son has grown up, as parents they must express their gratitude. Jian Yangping has always been simple and honest. After giving his son a gift, he also personally cooked a meal.
At the dinner table, the father and son had a heart-to-heart chat. Of course, this was also because the mother and daughter were there to add fuel to the fire.
"Xiaobei, Dad has wanted to say this to you for a long time, but I've always been too embarrassed to tell you. It was really Dad's fault a while ago. Dad has let you down. I should have apologized to you long ago. Dad wants to say that you have always been the child that makes Mom and Dad proud. Since you were born into this world, Mom and Dad have never regretted a single day. If you heard any bad words before, they were all my angry words, and they definitely did not come from Dad's heart."
Jian Yangping sighed deeply at this point. "When you were just born, your mother and I thought that all we needed was for you to be safe and happy for the rest of your life. I don't know what possessed me a while ago, but I had so many other thoughts. Looking back now, I really shouldn't have thought about it. So let this be. Dad has decided to return to his original intention. I still think that all that matters is that you be happy for the rest of your life. We won't worry about anything else. Our Xiaobei can do whatever he wants when he grows up!"
Jian Jiabei was also very moved when he heard this. In fact, after thinking about it for more than half a month, he gradually understood his father's painstaking efforts. He just didn't want to be the first to bow his head because of his face. But now that his father has apologized to him first, what else can he hold on to?
"Dad, I made mistakes too. I shouldn't have spoken to you like that. I know you were doing this for my own good, and you work so hard outside all day long to make money, and I ended up arguing with you when I got home. It was totally wrong."
Jian Jiabei was also conducting a deep self-examination. Seeing the father and son admitting their mistakes and about to shake hands and make peace, Jian Jianan and her daughter looked at each other and both breathed a sigh of relief from their hearts.
Su Qinxuan smiled and said to her son, "Okay, okay, now that everything's out of the way, that's fine. Son, since your dad has said so, no matter what you want to do, we will support you. So now, take advantage of this special day and tell you what you want to do, and mom and dad will see how to satisfy you."
Jian Jiabei thought about it and said firmly: "Mom and Dad, I want to apply to the Public Security University."
He knew that his idea was very strange. His family was in business, and his best choice was to apply to an economics and finance college, learn some economic management knowledge, and go back home to help his family after graduation. But he didn't want to do that at all. He wanted to do something else that would be beneficial to society.
Unexpectedly, my parents didn't object at all after hearing what I said. Instead, they started discussing it right away.
"Okay, that's it. Dad has some friends who have retired from the military and are now working in the military. I'll ask them about this tomorrow."
"Mom will also find out what the exams are for the Public Security University and hire a better tutor for you!"
Jian Jiabei was stunned, listening to his parents' intense discussion.
Jian Jianan was not surprised at all. She glanced at her brother and smiled, "Don't worry, brother. We will all get what we want!"
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