HCB Chapter 53 What's meant to happen will happen!
Chapter 53 What's meant to happen will happen!
Perhaps no one can understand how the old lady is feeling right now.
She is sad.
I am very sad.
In old age, what people hope to see most is a house full of children and grandchildren, enjoying the joys of family life.
But what about her?
My son is lying in bed in a vegetative state, unable to take care of himself.
The daughter-in-law has disappeared!
His only granddaughter's fate is unknown.
Countless times she woke up in the middle of the night with her eyes swollen from crying.
Seeing her old friend like this, Chen Yin's eyes also reddened. She held the old lady's hand tightly and said, "We will find her. We will definitely find Sheng Bao."
Grandma Shi nodded. "I hope so."
After saying this, the old lady wiped away her tears and continued, "Ayin, let's not talk about this anymore. This time you're in the capital, you must stay with me for a while."
"The research institute has been quite busy lately, so I can only stay in Beijing for three days," Chen Yin said with a smile. "I'll come to Beijing to visit you after I'm done with this busy period."
"Don't try to fool me," said Old Mrs. Shi, looking at Chen Yin.
"What are you talking about? When have I ever lied to you?" Chen Yin continued, "Speaking of which, it's been many years since you've been to City A. Why don't you come with me to City A next time? I just met a very talented young woman here, and she's quite skilled in medicine; she's a descendant of ancient medical practitioners. Maybe she can cure your headache. If you meet her, you'll definitely like her very much!"
"Really?" asked Mrs. Shi.
Chen Yin nodded. "Really, to be honest, I was lucky to escape with my life. Last Wednesday, I collapsed on the street due to a sudden heart attack, and it was that little girl who saved me. If it weren't for her, I would probably be ashes by now."
Hearing that her old friend had just narrowly escaped death, Grandma Shi was extremely worried and immediately said, "So, that young girl was your savior? Then I really must go and see her!"
She wanted to see if Jiang Ning was really as good as Chen Yin said.
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In the hall.
Shi Nanyue prepared some delicate snacks. "An'an, take these to your grandma's room later."
Tang An glanced at his mother, then looked around, and frowned slightly. "Mom, it's no use."
"What do you mean it's useless?" Shi Nanyue was a little confused, not understanding what her daughter meant by that.
"I'm telling you, it's useless for me to try to please Grandma. No matter how good I am to her, it won't compare to her Shengbao." Tang An felt a headache coming on and rubbed his temples. "Mom, why do you keep making me try so hard to please her?"
Tang An disliked the old lady who fawned over her.
I hate it.
She hated hearing the name "Shengbao" from Grandma Shi even more.
In the old lady's heart.
She's an outsider.
Only Shi Sheng was Old Madam Shi's precious darling.
Upon hearing this, Shi Nanyue immediately frowned and said sternly, "How could you say such a thing, child? How heartbroken would your grandmother be if she heard this? No matter what, you are her granddaughter, and her blood flows in your veins. Whether she likes you or not, you must be filial to her and not disobey her!"
“This is blind filial piety,” Tang An said, strongly disagreeing with his mother’s idea.
If she were Shi Nanyue, she wouldn't have been so dutiful to Old Madam Shi for ten years straight.
Shi Nanyue sighed, "Because she is my mother, it is only right that I be filial to her. Also, you will be taking over the Shi Group in the future. As the heir of the Shi Group, you cannot have any stain on your record, especially the stain of being unfilial."
At this point, Shi Nanyue paused, then continued, "Actually, your maternal grandmother also loves you very much. The year you turned 18, she gave you 50 million in start-up capital to support your business. And last time she went to the US, she even brought back earrings that Princess Anna wore..."
Grandma Shi really liked Tang An.
in fact.
The Tang family was of very modest means. Tang An's father, Tang Gaoyi, was an orphan without parents. It would be more accurate to say that Tang Gaoyi married into the Shi family than that Shi Nanyue married into the family.
Not only did Mrs. Shi financially support Tang An's business venture, but she has also consistently supported her son-in-law's business over the years.
If it weren't for the Shi family.
The Tang Group is probably long gone.
But Tang An scoffed, "Give me 5 million? What is 5 million to the Shi family? It's just a drop in the ocean. Mom, do you think my grandmother would only give Shi Sheng 5 million if Shi Sheng were still alive? Besides, as far as I know, when Grandma came back from the US this time, she didn't just bring back a child's necklace that Princess Anna wore; she also brought back a gemstone necklace that Princess Anna wore. Where is the necklace? Obviously, she's going to leave it to her precious granddaughter!"
Compared to a necklace.
What are earrings?
The collectible value of earrings is less than half that of a necklace.
“I’ve been taking care of her for so many years, and I’ve only received the smallest benefit. I’m supposed to be grateful to her, while Shi Sheng hasn’t even shown her face, yet she gets the best resources and treatment! Tell me, how can I be at peace with this?”
Tang An couldn't understand why Old Madam Shi would favor one over the other when they were both her and Shi Sheng's granddaughters.
"To put it nicely, I'm the heir to the Shi family; to put it bluntly, I'm just a backup plan. If Shi Sheng is found today, she'll hand over the Shi Group to Shi Sheng tonight!"
But what about her?
She still needs to wait for the old lady to make her will.
This is the difference.
The more Tang An thought about it, the sadder and more wronged he felt, and tears welled up in his eyes.
"Never mind, never mind," Shi Nanyue felt heartbroken seeing her daughter crying like this and immediately took out a tissue to wipe her tears. "Mom knows you're upset, but your grandma is getting old. Why are you arguing with her about this? As long as you're the one who inherits the Shi Group in the end, that's all that matters. The process doesn't matter."
After comforting her for a while, Tang An's emotions gradually stabilized. Shi Nanyue took out the snacks she had just prepared and said, "Go, take these to your grandma."
Although Tang An really didn't want to face Old Madam Shi, he could only swallow his anger and nodded, saying, "I understand."
Seeing her daughter so sensible, Shi Nanyue smiled with relief. "That's my good daughter. Go on your way. Being able to take things on and let them go is essential to managing the Shi Group well in the future!"
**
Eight o'clock in the evening.
It was Cheng Zijun and Zhang Shuyi's engagement party.
Cheng Zijun and Zhang Shuyi's engagement banquet was held at a luxurious six-star hotel in City A.
Royal Hotel.
The Royal Hotel is divided into Building A and Building B. Today is an auspicious day. Building A was booked by Cheng Zijun for his engagement banquet, while Building B was booked by the Yue family for their daughter's 18th birthday coming-of-age ceremony.
Cheng Zijun is a rising star in City A. With the Cheng Group's new game about to be released, many reporters have already come to stake out the engagement banquet before it even starts, hoping to get a first-hand scoop.
Wang Yuan and her son Cheng Zijun were standing at the door welcoming guests.
Cheng Zijun, wearing a limited-edition suit, looked at Wang Yuan beside him and said, "Mom, you must be careful about your words and actions. There are many reporters today, so please don't make any mistakes."
"I know." Wang Yuan nodded, her gaze falling on the crowd ahead, somewhat puzzled. "Son, why hasn't Jiang Ning arrived yet?"
Based on Jiang Ning's usual personality, she should have arrived much earlier.
But today...
But it never appeared.
Cheng Zijun squinted his eyes. "Don't worry, what's meant to come will come."
Another half hour passed, and almost all the guests had arrived, but Jiang Ning was still nowhere to be seen. Cheng Zijun frowned slightly.
What's wrong with Jiang Ning today?
Has she really changed her personality?
"Brother! They're here!" Just then, Wang Qingke's excited voice rang out, "Jiang Ning is here!"
Cheng Zijun immediately looked up.
Sure enough, a figure stood out from the crowd not far away.
She has a great figure and fair skin; she's the kind of striking beauty who can be recognized at a glance, even from a distance.
Cheng Zijun's lips curled slightly, his eyes filled with disdain.
"Yuze, did you see that? Who's here!" Cheng Zijun laughed smugly. "I told you, Jiang Ning can't do without me. All her previous actions were just a ploy to get me."