HCB Chapter 70 Signs that Two Men Are Trying to Take the Child
Chapter 70 Signs that Two Men Are Trying to Take the Child
Xu Pingtao said, "The money is yours to keep. You can use it however you like. If you need any help from your grandfather, just let me know."
"I've been waiting for Grandpa to say that. Once you've said it, you can't go back on your word. I'll definitely ask you for help in the future."
Xu Pingtao looked up. "I was just being polite. You actually took it seriously?"
"Never mind, I'm taking it seriously."
"Haha." Xu Pingtao laughed. "Little fox, you really know how to leave yourself a way out."
"There's nothing I can do, I have good genes."
Shen Wancheng now only has Xu Pingtao as her elder, so who else is she to blame for her genes?
Shen Wancheng's silent flattery made Xu Pingtao even happier.
"Tell me, what kind of real business do you want to start? I originally thought you valued the Hong Kong stock market more because you seemed to be throwing money into it."
"The stock market and real estate sector in Hong Kong are undoubtedly the most profitable industries right now, but these industries are all about money making money, the law of compound interest..."
Using his knowledge of finance and his understanding of Hong Kong's economic development in the future, Shen Wancheng gave a brief analysis of Hong Kong's current economic situation.
Xu Pingtao's expression gradually changed from casual to serious.
Shen Wancheng seemed completely unaware of his change, and at the end of her sentence, she only said one sentence.
"In short, I will definitely enter the stock market or real estate market, but not now."
If Xu Pingtao hadn't listened to Shen Wancheng's earlier analysis, he would have thought Shen Wancheng was being arrogant and instinctively assumed that Shen Wancheng wanted to rely on the He family's capital to enter the market later.
But at this moment, Xu Pingtao no longer thought that way.
Unlike other wealthy young men in Hong Kong who use their pocket money to dabble in investment and entrepreneurship, Shen Wancheng's eyes are actually on the family business.
However, Xu Pingtao was an old man who had been in the business world for decades. Although he was shocked by Shen Wancheng's profound insights into the economic situation, he did not lose his composure.
Instead, they quickly grasped another key point.
"You learned all of this by reading books on your own?"
Shen Wancheng nodded, "Grandpa should know very well that these conclusions are not something that ordinary people can hear from elsewhere."
Shen Wancheng's words were based on her knowledge and skills as a financial analyst, combined with the future economic development trends of Hong Kong Island. Shen Wancheng was absolutely confident that even ordinary financial analysts could not make such clear and understandable conclusions.
Xu Pingtao couldn't find any other reason besides believing that Shen Wancheng was a genius.
For the first time today, Xu Pingtao remained silent for a full minute before speaking.
"It seems that none of your plans have taken the He family into account?"
Xu Pingtao meant that Shen Wancheng had not considered what she would do after becoming the heir to the He family business. Even if she wanted to get involved in the stock market or real estate, she would only consider when she would have enough capital to participate.
“Grandpa, I will only include what I am capable of acquiring in my plans. What you mentioned is merely an unexpected gain for me. Moreover, even if one day... I will never confuse the He family's businesses with my own. They will always be independent entities.”
No one wants their business to be absorbed and renamed.
Therefore, Xu Pingtao was both surprised and satisfied with Shen Wancheng's answer.
"So, where do you plan to start?"
Xu Pingtao asked Shen Wancheng what specific industry she wanted to be in, and what she wanted to produce and sell.
Shen Wancheng blinked. "I'll keep it a secret from Grandpa for now. I'll talk to Gu Jinxing first and then tell you when I've confirmed it."
"Okay, okay, you want to tell Gu Jinxing first, but not your grandfather? Girls are really outgoing."
Shen Wancheng, "..."
The joke came out of nowhere, leaving Shen Wancheng speechless.
“You have no business dealings with the Xu family, so it won’t affect them. Gu Jinxing can do it, but I need to confirm the feasibility before I can say anything. Otherwise, it would be embarrassing if it doesn’t work out.”
"Haha, when have you ever embarrassed yourself so far?"
Shen Wancheng raised an eyebrow, her expression revealing just the right amount of smugness. "No, not at all."
Since Gu Jinxing had been mentioned, Xu Pingtao took the opportunity to ask a question that he had actually been curious about for a long time.
"What exactly is your relationship with Gu Jinxing? How did you meet?"
"We met when he was injured in mainland China, as for our relationship..."
Shen Wancheng considered her words carefully.
"Currently, there is only one relationship: he is the biological father of the child in my womb. As for anything else, it is still under discussion."
Xu Pingtao had actually guessed this connection long ago, but when Shen Wancheng confirmed it, his heart sank.
If it were Shen Yao, Xu Pingtao would be overjoyed to marry a family head like Gu Jinxing.
But Shen Wancheng is Xu Pingtao's chosen successor. If she marries Gu Jinxing, will the family fortune still be handed over to Shen Wancheng? Wouldn't that be equivalent to the entire He family going to the Gu family?
Xu Pingtao asked Shen Wancheng directly, "So what do you think?"
Shen Wancheng put away her smile and said solemnly, "Grandpa, I know what you're worried about. I can assure you that even if I marry Gu Jinxing, the He family will always be the He family. No matter what Gu Jinxing thinks, I will not let him touch the He family's business."
Before today's conversation, Xu Pingtao might have doubted the truthfulness and feasibility of Shen Wancheng's words.
But at this moment, Xu Pingtao chose to believe Shen Wancheng.
However, he was also wondering if there was a better, more foolproof solution.
Xu Pingtao's gaze fell on Shen Wancheng's stomach.
He had previously suggested that Shen Wancheng's child take the surname Xu or He. At the time, it was just a casual suggestion because he didn't know who the child's biological father was. In Xu Pingtao's view, if the child took his surname, he could obtain the right to inherit a wealthy family. Shen Wancheng had no reason to refuse such a good deal.
Therefore, Xu Pingtao felt there was no rush at the time.
But now he was anxious.
It's best to settle this matter as soon as possible.
Xu Pingtao changed to a consultative tone and said, "Wancheng, your grandfather has an idea."
When Shen Wancheng noticed Xu Pingtao's gaze on her stomach, she understood what he was thinking, but she still pretended to be clueless and asked, "Um, Grandpa, what are your thoughts?"
Xu Pingtao cleared his throat and said, "Look, you're carrying triplets. It'll be great when they're young, but they'll inevitably compete for the inheritance as they grow up. If there's an extra share of the family fortune, the triplets will get a bigger slice. Don't you think so?"
Shen Wancheng chuckled softly, “Grandpa, you don’t need to be so tactful. I know you want one of the children to take your surname. I didn’t actually want to object, but the children aren’t even born yet, so it’s too early to talk about these things.”
"It's not early, it's only a few months away, it's not early."
Shen Wancheng said helplessly, "I will consider it carefully and give you an answer as soon as possible."
"Hmph." Xu Pingtao feigned anger. "So you want to discuss this with Gu Jinxing?"
Shen Wancheng sighed, feeling as if she were already facing a fierce battle to save three babies in her belly.
In other families, the mother-in-law and the mother fight over the child, but in her case, the child is being fought over by two men.
Shen Wancheng said to Xu Pingtao, "Of course I can decide what's going on with the baby in my belly. But Gu Jinxing, as the child's biological father, should also have the right to know."