Xia Liang seemed somewhat surprised when she received Gu Yunxi's call, but a hint of seriousness also lingered in her expression. She knew that company matters might require her immediate attention, forcing her to change her original plans.
Xia Liang said to Xia Mingyang, "Mingyang, I'm so sorry, Auntie has some urgent business to attend to at the company. Could you stay home with your Grandma Han and watch TV with her while I get back?"
Xia Mingyang immediately expressed his understanding: "Aunt, don't worry, I will take good care of Great-Grandma. Work matters are important, you should go and handle them quickly."
Xia Liang glanced gratefully at her nephew, then said to Han Yulan, "Mom, I might be back a little late. Mingyang will stay home with you."
Han Yulan nodded in understanding: "Xia Liang, you go about your business, don't worry about me. Now that Mingyang is here, we can have a chat."
Xia Liang quickly prepared and left home to handle urgent matters at the company. Xia Mingyang walked over to Han Yulan and asked kindly, "Grandma Han, what program would you like to watch? I'll change the channel for you."
Han Yulan replied with a smile, "Mingyang, let's watch the news. Can you switch to the news channel for me?"
Following Han Yulan's wishes, Xia Mingyang switched to the news channel and sat next to her to watch TV together. He occasionally explained the news content to Han Yulan, and the two chatted as they watched, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.
While Xia Liang was handling company affairs, Han Yulan felt very warm from Xia Mingyang's company. She said to Xia Mingyang, "Mingyang, you are such a sensible child. Xia Liang is so lucky to have a nephew like you."
Xia Mingyang replied modestly, "Grandma Han, you flatter me. As a junior, it is only right to be filial to my elders."
Time passed slowly, and after finishing her work at the company, Xia Liang rushed home. When she arrived home,
The afternoon sun streamed through the curtains into the quiet living room. Xia Liang assumed that only she, Xia Mingyang, and Han Yulan, who had already gone to her room to rest, were home. However, when she overheard her nephew Xia Mingyang making a phone call, the familiar, aged voice on the other end made her heart sink. It was her aunt's voice, conveying something she didn't want to hear through the phone line.
Xia Mingyang had his back to Xia Liang and was unaware of his aunt's presence. On the other end of the phone, his aunt's words clearly reached Xia Liang's ears: "Mingyang, just listen to your grandma. Your aunt doesn't have a son, and she can't just give away all this property. You should behave well with your aunt."
Xia Liang frowned slightly, a pang of heartache in her eyes. She had never imagined that the family fortune would become a bargaining chip in someone else's eyes, much less that such thoughts would permeate the minds of the next generation. Xia Mingyang seemed to sense the awkwardness as well, his voice hesitant: "Grandma, I know, but Auntie is very good to me, I don't want..."
Xia Liang coughed lightly to acknowledge her presence. Xia Mingyang turned around, a hint of panic on his face: "Auntie, I..."
Xia Liang waved her hand, interrupting him: "Mingyang, there's no need to explain. Your aunt knows your character and won't change her opinion of you because of what others say."
Her voice was calm yet firm, revealing a composed demeanor. Xia Liang walked to Xia Mingyang's side and gently patted his shoulder: "Remember, your value is not determined by wealth, but by your character and talent."
Xia Mingyang took a deep breath, a resolute glint in his eyes: "Aunt, I will remember your words, and I will prove my worth with my actions."
At this moment, Han Yulan was also disturbed by the conversation in the living room. She came out of the bedroom with a look of concern on her face: "What happened?"
Xia Liang turned around and briefly explained the situation to Han Yulan: "Mom, it was Aunt who called Mingyang and said some inappropriate things. But I have already talked to Mingyang, and he understands his position."
Upon hearing this, Han Yulan's face showed a hint of displeasure: "Xia Mingyang, don't take your aunt's words to heart. Our Gu family has always valued family ties and will not let property affect the harmony of the family."
Xia Mingyang nodded earnestly: "Great-Grandma, I understand. I will study even harder and not let you and Aunt down."
A warm feeling welled up in Xia Liang's heart; she was proud of her nephew's maturity and determination. This unexpected phone call, though bringing some unpleasantness, also strengthened her belief that the family's future needed to be built on sound values and mutual support. For Xia Mingyang, this was also an opportunity for growth, allowing him to clarify his life's direction and goals.
Xia Mingyang knew perfectly well that he had never coveted the family fortune. He was well aware that his two older cousins were exceptionally talented and fully capable of taking over and developing his aunt Xia Liang's company. Even though traditional views existed within the family that businesses should be inherited by men, Xia Mingyang believed that ability and talent were the key factors in determining who was more suitable to shoulder this responsibility.
Xia Mingyang said to his aunt on the phone, "Grandma, I know you mean well, but I really don't have that kind of thought. Both of my cousins are very capable, and I believe they can manage the company very well."
On the other end of the phone, his aunt seemed to want to say something more, but Xia Mingyang continued to express his position gently but firmly: "Grandma, times are changing, and our views should change accordingly. I believe that Aunt and the whole family will understand and support my ideas."
After hanging up the phone, Xia Mingyang turned to face Xia Liang, his eyes filled with sincerity: "Aunt, you heard what I just said. Please believe me, I have never had any inappropriate thoughts or ambitions."
Xia Liang looked at Xia Mingyang, her heart filled with emotion. She knew that Xia Mingyang was a child with his own thoughts and would not be easily influenced by the outside world: "Mingyang, your aunt understands you and believes in you. You have always been a sensible child, and your aunt is proud of you."
Xia Mingyang nodded, then mentioned another suitable candidate for family successor: "Aunt, if we really want to consider the succession of the family business, Xia Yuxuan from my second uncle's family is also a good choice. He is also a member of our family, and he has both the ability and the willingness."
Xia Liang listened attentively to Xia Mingyang's words. She knew that Xia Yuxuan was indeed a promising young man. She was pleased with Xia Mingyang's maturity and fairness: "Mingyang, I am very grateful that you think this way. The future of the family needs to be considered and planned by us together, rather than simply relying on traditional ideas."
Xia Mingyang's words not only revealed his own stance but also reflected his deep consideration for the future of the family. Xia Liang and Han Yulan were both proud of Xia Mingyang's maturity and rationality, believing that he could become a positive force in the family, propelling it towards a more open and progressive direction.
Although this phone call incident caused some setbacks, it also provided the Xia family with an opportunity for reflection and communication. Xia Liang and Xia Mingyang both realized that family harmony and unity are more important than any material wealth. Through this incident, the relationships between Xia family members have become closer, and the family's future has become clearer.
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