Chapter 636: The Talk Fell Apart

Li Ming, this matter should be viewed like this: Xiao Long after all is together with Fang Rui, and they have developed feelings. If we now let them break up, Xiao Long would also suffer, Fang Rui would also suffer.

Our mother also hopes Xiao Long and Fang Rui marry sooner, so she can hold a grandchild. I tried my best to persuade Li Ming.

Mom, she's old, what does she know?

Brother, I'll speak directly,

If my marriage had backing, it wouldn't have come to this point.

Look at the Cui Family, they have strong connections; one Bureau Chief made a mistake similar to mine,

But he is the Cui Family's son-in-law, he was detained only a few days and quickly reinstated to his post.

I didn't really understand these before, but now I finally grasp the importance of marriage.

If Xiao Long wants to work in the city and put down roots, he needs to marry into the family of city officials or someone of local prominence.

Only then, if something happens, will there be someone to protect him,

Xiao Long and Fang Rui must break up. Otherwise, I won't have this son. Li Ming said angrily.

I took a puff of smoke,

Li Ming, your understanding is wrong—what does 'if something happens, someone will protect' mean? Why must something happen? Can't we just work honestly?

Besides, aren't you doing fine now? You have a job and a place to live.

Must one become a leader to be considered successful?

Li Ming, some of what you said is right—marriage can be a support—but it's not absolute.

Marriage is the fusion of two people's feelings.

If a marriage lacks feelings, then such a union is even more painful.

Xiao Long's future happiness or unhappiness largely depends on marriage.

He and Fang Rui have genuine feelings; I believe that after they unite,

Xiao Long's future life will be much happier.

Li Ming, we've been through this; regarding the children's matters, we should try not to interfere.

Let them choose for themselves.

Xiao Long, grown up,

He has his own ideas; we should respect him.

Moreover, Xiao Long is an obedient child who has never done anything out of line.

I think, Li Ming, interfering in Xiao Long's love life is not very wise.

Brother, don't say more; Xiao Long is my child, I have the right to ask him.

This brat, why shouldn't he listen to me? I'm his father.

He is my son; I have the right to interfere with him.

He and Fang Rui must break up.

I have already asked a friend to introduce him, the Cui Family of Zaocheng; we must find a way to marry into the Cui Family. Li Ming said angrily.

There's no point continuing this talk; it's as if our discussion has broken down.

Li Ming is still thinking about marrying into the Cui Family.

Don't you know how they're playing you in your own heart?

I am a bit angry,

Li Ming, regarding Xiao Long's matter I'll set it aside, but you still can't forget the Cui Family; they deliberately set a trap to use you.

What are you thinking? Does the Cui Family really have that much power?

If you don't believe me, I'll have Cui Rulin come over now.

In my eyes he's nothing. Marrying into their family,

is really blind as a bat.

I disagree with Xiao Long and Fang Rui breaking up.

Seeking the Cui Family is tantamount to harming Xiao Long.

Li Ming, just listen to what I say.

Wouldn't it be good to let the children marry happily?

This matter, I'm not discussing it further; I have other things to do,

I'm going back to work. Li Ming said, then walked away angrily.

Leaving me standing there, watching Li Ming's back, I didn't know what to say.

I alone finished my cigarette before getting into the car.

Yang Tao in the car asked, 'What are you arguing about? How did you make Li Ming storm off?'

Sigh, about Xiao Long's matter. Xiao Long has a girlfriend he really likes, but Li Ming disagrees. Xiao Long came to me, asking me to persuade Li Ming to agree.

As a result, the two of us also ended up arguing. I said helplessly to Yang Tao.

This Li Ming meddles too much. He even asks about the children's affairs. In the UK, once children come of age, parents absolutely cannot interfere with their romantic matters. Yang Tao said.

That's in the UK; here we are in China.

What's wrong with China? It also needs to change.

We have some things that ought to align with international standards. Look at the royal family's children—they all marry commoners, and the children choose for themselves.

Parents don't intervene at all. Yang Tao said, looking at me at that moment.

Hmph, those things are all deceit—stories of princes and Cinderellas. They mean nothing.

I ask you, how did Lady Di die? How come they don't interfere with feelings and marriage? Don't look at surface appearances; they just act and hide it.

Forget it, I don't want to argue with you. Regarding Li Ming's matter, I can persuade him privately. Yang Tao said.

"Sure, as long as you can convince Li Ming, I'll give you a reward." I said.

"You paid me to be a go-between; are Xiao Long and that girl really a good match?" Yang Tao asked.

"I feel they're quite suited together; besides, it was Xiao Long who asked me to help him persuade Li Ming."

"Otherwise, I wouldn't want to get involved in such matters." I said.

"Let's wait a while; I'll talk to Li Ming later—he's angry now, so he definitely won't agree. You worry too much."

"By the way, just now Cui Chengshan and I chatted; he wants us to go to Xue County and treats us to a meal."

"Do you think we should go?" Yang Tao asked.

"Do you want to go?" I said, looking out the window.

"Let's go; anyway, we're idle. This Cui Chengshan is quite fun." Yang Tao said with a smile.

"Alright, let's go. Coincidentally, I have something to attend to with Li Jia."

"You're seeing Li Jia again. Hmph, then I won't go." Yang Tao said deliberately.

"You see Cui Chengshan, I see Li Jia—perfect, and we won't interfere with each other. We'll each attend to our own business." I said with a laugh.

"You, are you infatuated with Li Jia?" Yang Tao asked.

"No, how could I be infatuated with her? I only have Zhou Wei in my heart."

"Tch, men are all talk. I don't even know your little thoughts." Yang Tao said disdainfully.

"My thoughts, you really don't know. By the way, let's first return to Qi He Kuang, then go to Xue County."

"Tell Cui Chengshan we're coming over for dinner."

"What are we going to Qi He Kuang for?"

"Have Ding Li go to Zaocheng Mining Group to discuss the coal cooperation; General Manager Ji arranged it yesterday."

"Qi He Kuang still belongs to you?" Yang Tao asked.

"It's not mine anymore; it belongs to Xiao Feng and Ding Li." I said, then started the car.

"Come on, they're still your white glove."

"I feel you always hide yourself deeply. Tell me, how many secret matters do you still have hidden?" Yang Tao said with a smile.

I ignored Yang Tao.

I have many things hidden; I can't tell you everything.

My experience is like a roller coaster, full of ups and downs.

We should talk about all this with others. The older we get, the less we want to mention past events.

We only want to keep them hidden in our hearts.

Silence is our best choice as middle-aged people.

The car soon drove out of Zaocheng.

I'll first go to Qi He Kuang to arrange for Ding Li to discuss the price.

This matter was arranged by General Manager Ji; everyone knows the score, so we're just going through the motions.

As for the interests involved, everyone knows the score; there's no need to spell it out.

Anyway, that's how society works—people won't help you for nothing.

Everyone needs to have some benefit.

Next step: developing the tourism project in Xue County,

they all want to participate.

I both like and worry about it.

What I like is that everyone is bound together, thus forming a force,

What I worry about is that with many people and many matters, handling their relationships is very complex and a real test of character.