Xiang Nanzhi slept soundly. When she woke up the next day, Xiang Zhengyi and Xiang Jingyi were still there. They had obviously stayed home a little longer to have breakfast with her.
Xiang Nanzhi felt a little embarrassed, after all, she was ashamed to be seen in her current state.
"Dad, older brother..."
"Why wear a mask so early in the morning? Doesn't it feel stuffy?"
Xiang Zhengyi pointed to the seat next to him and said, "Sit down and eat."
Just as he sat down, Xiang Ciyuan returned, reeking of alcohol. He had deliberately arrived at the last minute, but he hadn't expected that his father and elder brother would still be home.
"Dad, older brother..."
"Zhizhi is back too."
Xiang Ciyuan smiled and went upstairs, while Xiang Zhengyi put down his cutlery and said, "Stop."
The atmosphere immediately fell silent. Xiang Ciyuan inwardly cried out, "How are you going to explain the casino incident to me?"
“Dad, the country where I invested is legal, and it’s profitable right now.”
“I’ve said it so many times, our Xiang family doesn’t get involved in these things.”
"Every place is different, so just focus on making money."
“We earn our money honestly and cleanly. No matter how much money your casino makes, withdraw your funds as soon as possible and don’t force me to use family law.”
Xiang Ciyuan glanced at Xiang Nanzhi subconsciously, and Xiang Nanzhi also looked surprised.
What happened? How come her parents and older brother all know about this? She was the only one who knew about it at first.
Xiang Zhengyi said sternly, "I'm giving you half a month. If you don't withdraw the funds, you can forget about having the surname Xiang."
“Zhizhi…”
“This matter has nothing to do with Zhizhi. I asked around and found out that Zhizhi has been in Saigon recently.”
Xiang Zhengyi stood up, pointed at his nose, and said, "If I don't ask someone, how long are you planning to keep this from me?"
Having such a powerful older brother puts a lot of pressure on Xiang Ciyuan, so he's eager to invest in areas that suit him. He's playful and has been involved in the entertainment industry.
The Xiang family is in the steel and coal mining business. Almost all the steel and coal in the ancient city comes from the Xiang family. The Xiang family's steel and coal mines are famous throughout the entire S country.
Xiang Zhengyi is getting old, so he handed over most of his business to Xiang Jingyi. Xiang Jingyi does a great job, and the clients all trust him. But Xiang Ciyuan is not doing so well.
So he thought of taking a roundabout approach to make his father look at him in a new light.
But to my surprise, he was caught by Xiang Zhengyi after only a few steps.
"Dad, the entertainment industry is also a form of investment."
"I don't object to legitimate entertainment, but casinos are a no-go; they're harmful!"
"Dad, your thinking..."
"Try saying another word!"
Xiang Zhengyi lost his temper, and Xiang Jingyi quickly tried to persuade him. Xiang Ciyuan was so frightened that he took a step back, "Dad, Zhizhi is here, please give me some face."
He is, after all, the older brother.
"If Zhizhi weren't here, you'd see how I dealt with you."
"Dad, let's eat first. Second brother knows he was wrong."
Xiang Zhengyi glanced at Xiang Nanzhi and said, "Oh, this unfilial son, he came back at the worst possible time. Dad will have dinner with you first. Zhizhi must have suffered a lot outside."
As Xiang Zhengyi sat down, Xiang Jingyi quickly gave him a look, and Xiang Ciyuan hurriedly made his escape.
Why are you running?
Xiang Ciyuan stopped in his tracks. "Dad, isn't this... isn't this none of my business?"
“Zhizhi just came back from Saigon. You don’t even have a meal with your sister. You’re always out there wandering around. It’s harder to see you than to see the president.”
Xiang Ciyuan had no choice but to sit down, and said to Zhengyi with displeasure, "You reek of alcohol, don't let it bother Zhizhi."
"Dad, eat your food. Don't talk about Second Brother. He's had a tough time too."
"Look how sensible your sister is."
After the meal, Xiang Nanzhi was eager to go to a spa. After staying in Saigon for a few days, her skin was in terrible condition.
She had been wondering where one could raise someone as dark-skinned and robust as Shen Shixun, and now she finally knew the answer: different environments nurture different people.
Xiang Nanzhi drove, and Xiang Zhengyi watched her leave. "Zhizhi, drive slowly. Remember to come back for dinner. Tell Sister Chen what you want to eat."
"Dad, I understand. I'm going now."
While Xiang Nanzhi was getting a facial at a high-end beauty salon, Xiang Jingyi had someone deliver a replacement SIM card and a brand-new mobile phone to her.
Seeing this thing made Xiang Nanzhi feel a little dazed. In this fast-paced era, it always feels like you can't live without a mobile phone, but during those days in Saigon, it didn't seem like not having a mobile phone was such a torturous thing.
They also ate three meals a day, consisting of firewood, rice, oil, salt, beef, mutton, cow and sheep milk, butter tea, and some boiled wild vegetables and wild fruits.
They're not that particular, but they can still survive.
She thought to herself, "Everyone really does live a different life."
The new phone had just been turned on when Xiang Nanzhi finished applying a face mask, and her skin felt a bit better. "Miss Xiang, please take a look..."
"Hmm, are all these products all-natural?"
"They are all natural and safe for pregnant women to use."
Xiang Nan responded, and a number suddenly called her phone. It wasn't saved in her contacts, but she recognized the number.
He immediately pressed the answer button, his mind going completely blank.
She couldn't even remember how long it had been since Song Ze had contacted her.
"Nanzhi, are you back?"
"I'm back."
Song Ze's voice was as gentle as ever, "I'm at our usual spot, I'd like to have lunch with you."
Just as Xiang Nanzhi was about to agree, she remembered what Xiang Zhengyi had said. She looked at her skin, which was still a bit dark, and hadn't fully recovered.
Even the most expensive skincare products require an adjustment period.
"No, I'm having lunch with my dad. My second brother is back."
After hanging up the phone, Song Ze was somewhat taken aback.
Xiang Nanzhi never refused him. Given her previous enthusiasm for him, she would have agreed even if he asked her to sleep with him.
This is...
Jiang Yao placed the snacks on his desk. She wore a light pink top and a business suit skirt, looking both gentle and sophisticated. "Aze, what did she say?"
"She probably has something on her mind."
"What, she doesn't want to come at noon?"
"Yaoyao, how about we don't meet for a while and wait until things at the company stabilize before we talk about it again?"
Jiang Yao paused for a moment, then lowered her eyes slightly. "Alright then, I'll listen to you. We should always prioritize the big picture. We'll have plenty of time in the future."
“We don’t care about the future. Xiang Zhengyi is not only not helping the Song family, but also unwilling to make things convenient for your company. I really despise him for this.”
“Aze, when you reach Xiang Zhengyi’s age, I believe you will achieve even more than him.”
"Definitely."
The problem is that Xiang Nanzhi is unwilling to meet with him now.
Xiang Nanzhi was supposed to have lunch at home, but as he drove, he unknowingly passed by the construction site where Shen Shixun worked.
I went back to the old town last night. He probably won't be back at work so soon, right?
Xiang Nan, as if possessed, parked his car outside the construction site, too close to the site to avoid getting his shoes dirty.
It coincided with the workers' mealtime.
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