Xi Yongxin: "I mentioned it. Wang Kang has already spread the word that he wants to seek help from the Tang Family. Yaoyao, you should spend more time with Yang Chen recently. First, to maintain a good relationship with him, so he won’t abandon us when the time comes. Second, to observe just how powerful he really is. Do you understand what I mean?"
Xi Yuyao: "Huh? Why do I feel like you’re doing what Situ Wangyun did by offering Diao Chan to Dong Zhuo? Are you wanting your own daughter to use her beauty as a strategy?"
Xi Yongxin was both angry and amused by his daughter’s words, saying, "Dad is just asking you... sigh... interpret it however you wish. You’re at marriageable age now. If you can win him over, that wouldn’t be bad either. The best outcome would be that we handle business, and your personal matters are resolved alongside. That would make your dad happy. Haha..."
Xi Yuyao: "Forget it. I’ve told Brother Chen, from now on, I want to be a cool goddess and never compromise myself to please anyone again. If you want me to use my feminine charm as a strategy, I won’t do it."
Xi Yongxin: "Are you silly? He’s so handsome and capable, top-notch in both appearance and ability. Why not pursue actively? Such a man, can you meet another like him in this lifetime?"
Xi Yuyao found herself speechless.
Those words seemed quite true.
Whether looked at from his personal qualifications or his individual abilities, Yang Chen was undoubtedly outstanding among men, a peerless man of this time, absolutely impossible to encounter another like him.
If business matters are resolved simultaneously with personal ones, that certainly is a pleasant dual achievement.
Xi Yuyao pouted, saying: "Alright, I understand how to grasp the situation. I’m leaving, going home to sleep."
...
Around nine p.m., Yang Chen just returned home when he received a call from Buffett over in the United States.
Buffett and Gates had completed the restructuring of their jointly invested B&G Mining Group, with Buffett owning 34% of shares, Gates 33%, and Yang Chen also 33%.
As per the initial agreement, Yang Chen needed to invest 100 million US dollars to acquire this 33% stake.
However, he didn’t actually need to pay this 100 million US dollars; subsequently, Buffett and Gates were investing in Jia Ye Mining Group over in Southern Myanmar, and this portion of the money was used to offset their shareholding investment.
Buffett invited Yang Chen to New York for signing, and to explore the sights of the United States.
Honestly, Yang Chen hadn’t been to the United States yet, and taking advantage of this opportunity to have a look didn’t seem bad.
Yang Chen then arranged with Buffett that after he resolved the ongoing issues, he would head to the United States to find him.
The matters Yang Chen referred to were definitely his grudges with the Tang Family.
Without putting the Tang Family in their place, Yang Chen certainly wouldn’t be able to relax.
On the other side, Wang Kang brought his wife, Zhang Yi, to Tang Chengbao’s household.
As soon as she entered, Zhang Yi hugged her sister Zhang Qian and started crying.
Wang Kang, adding fuel to the fire, explained the situation, emphasizing Yang Chen’s intention to use this opportunity to suppress the Tang Family.
Tang Chengbao immediately angrily slammed the table, saying: "This is outrageous! Last time he came with people and smashed our Tang Family courtyard, we haven’t settled accounts with him yet. Now he wants to use Xiaoxu’s issue against us, truly arrogant."
Zhang Qian quickly said: "How’s the relationship Dad sought out? Dragging this on won’t work, that Yang Chen might think our Tang Family doesn’t dare move against him, provoking us further. Xiaoxu’s matter has nothing to do with us, yet he’s deliberately picking on us because Xiaoxu is my nephew. Continuing like this, he’ll completely dominate us."
Tang Chengbao snorted coldly, saying: "Does he dare? Our Tang Family has been operating for generations, how can he just bully us? You rest, I’m going to talk with my dad."
Wang Kang: "Let me accompany you, meanwhile greet the elder."
Tang Chengbao nodded, taking Wang Kang with him, carrying gifts to visit Tang Hengyu.
Tang Hengyu, upon hearing Wang Kang’s recount, immediately became angry, breathing heavily.
Tang Chengbao quickly came forward to calm him, comforting: "Dad, don’t be agitated, we can handle him; no need to be so upset."
Tang Hengyu took several deep breaths, saying: "I’ve contacted old friends, but he laid out a condition, and I’m hesitating whether to agree."
Tang Chengbao: "What condition?"
Tang Hengyu: "His grandson returned from training and is preparing to establish a company similar to Shield Security Group. He suggests Xiaxia should marry his grandson, and thus our families will become one, making Tang Family’s matters synonymous with Ye Family’s."
Tang Chengbao: "Why hesitate there? Agree! Xiaxia will marry eventually! If it lets us become one with the Ye Family, that’s better than her marrying Yang Chen, isn’t it?"
Tang Hengyu: "But have you considered why he wants Xiaxia to marry his grandson, rather than Chunfeng? Because Xiaxia is Ah Hu’s daughter, and Ah Hu is the current Patriarch of the Tang Family. The grandson marrying Xiaxia equates to acquiring Tang Family’s future. If he learns I’ve nearly sidelined Ah Hu now, do you think he’d still want Xiaxia? Or, after Xiaxia marries his grandson, would he assist Ah Hu in reclaiming everything lost?"
Tang Chengbao was momentarily speechless, the old man indeed analyzed it accurately.
The Ye Family elder’s intentions weren’t merely intermarriage but to have his grandson gain control of Tang Family’s future.
Wang Kang quietly suggested: "Then Uncle, you could propose they marry Chunfeng."
Tang Hengyu: "If you were him, would you choose Xiaxia or Chunfeng?"
Wang Kang awkwardly smiled.
Tang Xia resembles Reba in appearance, with that exotic charm and beauty.
Tang Chunfeng, living up to her name, appears tacky, exuding an ordinary vibe; the Ye Family, being a prestigious clan, definitely considers appearance while selecting the next generation Sect Leader’s wife.
Thus, Tang Hengyu remains quite torn now.
He wishes to become one with the Ye Family but doesn’t want Tang Xia to marry Ye Family’s grandson, yet knows the Ye Family won’t accept Tang Chunfeng. It’s a deadlock that seems unsolvable.
At this juncture, scheming Wang Kang chuckled, saying: "Uncle, let’s approach this from another angle. The Ye Family is interested in Xiaxia, right? You agree to their marriage proposal, accept the betrothal gifts, and announce it to everyone in Hai City, making sure all notable people are aware of Tang and Ye Families’ impending marriage. Yang Chen certainly will find out too, as he’s involved with Xiaxia, and given his temperament, he’ll definitely oppose. With everyone in Hai City aware of Xiaxia being Ye Family’s future daughter-in-law, if Yang Chen disrupts the marriage, how embarrassed will Ye Family be? At that time, Ye Family and Yang Chen will directly clash, not aiding the Tang Family against him but defending their honor. Isn’t that right?"
The words awakened them as if from a dream, and both Tang Hengyu and Tang Chengbao gleamed with understanding.
Wang Kang’s method of sowing discord was indeed clever.
The Tang Family’s primary goal was to deal with Yang Chen, with the marriage to Ye Family being a secondary matter.
As long as Ye Family steps up against Yang Chen, what’s the point of all the considerations?
If Tang Family intensifies the situation enough, once Yang Chen is handled, Ye Family wouldn’t marry someone involved with another man given their pride, precluding marrying Tang Xia, thus preventing Ah Hu from leveraging Ye Family to reclaim lost power.
Tang Chengbao: "Haha... Dad, this idea is brilliant! I think we can proceed like this, done right, we might even enjoy the benefits unnoticed."
Tang Hengyu grinned, nodding, saying: "Yes, it’s indeed a good plan. Alright, then we’ll proceed with this plan. Tomorrow, I’ll visit Ye Family to agree to their terms."
Tang Chengbao and Wang Kang exchanged sly, triumphant smiles, confident that once Yang Chen was dealt with, they could both rest easy.