The Crazy Son-In-Law

Chapter 224: Ten Billion

“Our little beauty is awake?” Tang Zhi teased. “I came to see your father about something.”

“My dad hasn’t come down yet?” Tang Shishi was a bit surprised. Usually, her father would get up early and jog a few laps in the courtyard. What was going on today?

Tang Zhi shrugged and spread his hands, indicating that he didn’t know.

A sumptuous breakfast was already on the table. Tang Shishi walked over, sat down, and drank some milk. “Uncle Zhi hasn’t had breakfast yet, right? Let’s eat together.”

Tang Zhi didn’t refuse. He put down the newspaper, and joked as he walked, “I came so early just to freeload some breakfast.”

However, the Tang family was strict. Since Tang Li hadn’t come down, the two of them could only drink a glass of milk first, without rushing to have their breakfast.

About two or three minutes later, Tang Shishi saw her father slowly walking down the stairs with the help of her mother, Yan Ying.

Yan Ying was in her early forties, well maintained, and looked about the same age as Tang Shishi. She had a graceful figure and a beautiful face.

“Dad, what’s wrong?” Tang Shishi asked worriedly.

Tang Li’s eyes were filled with bloodshot veins, and his eye bags were swollen. His eye bags were already heavy, but now they were swollen like little peaches.

After Yan Ying helped Tang Li sit down, he waved his hand to signal the two to sit down and said, “It’s nothing serious, don’t worry. I’ve been feeling a bit dry for a few days, but I didn’t pay attention to it. Yesterday, it started to itch, and when I woke up this morning, it became like this. It should be conjunctivitis. I’ll have Dr. Bai come and take a look later.”

Tang Shishi couldn’t help but think of the words of that rascal she had met in Stillwater.

Her heart tightened, as if it had been gripped by an icy hand, and she exchanged glances with Le Wen.

Her father’s condition had started two years earlier than the heartache she felt. Could it be that the guy had really guessed it?

Le Wen’s eyebrows furrowed slightly. Although she was usually outspoken, she knew to restrain herself in front of her master. There was no place for her to speak here.

“Do you have any urgent matters coming to our house so early today?” Tang Li looked at Tang Zhi and asked.

“Can’t I come to see my big brother even if there’s nothing going on?” Tang Zhi was in his forties but still acted like a child. He was cheerful, liked to joke around, but was never careless about serious matters. Tang Li highly esteemed and trusted his younger brother.All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

Tang Li snorted lightly, “You? Coming to see me specifically, do you think I believe it?”

Tang Zhi chuckled, then became serious, “Jiayin went to Stillwater to negotiate the acquisition of Starline.”

Upon hearing the name Stillwater, Tang Shishi’s eyes flickered.

“Oh? Any news?”

“It didn’t work out, and she was even beaten.” Tang Zhi said with a playful smile, “Our manager has always been very proud. I’m afraid she’ll be depressed for a while after this setback.”

Tang Li was taken aback and ignored the latter part of his words. He frowned and asked, “How could she get beaten? Who did it?”

Tang Zhi tore a piece of bread and stuffed it into his mouth, “According to the report from a colleague who returned with her, she was beaten by the boss of Starline.”

He then briefly introduced the situation at Starline. As for what happened later at the bar, Tang Zhi seemed unaware.

After listening to his words, Tang Li thought for a moment with a serious expression, “Send someone else to continue the negotiation. Show them our sincerity, and money is not a problem.”

“Are we still going to negotiate with them? In my opinion…”

Tang Zhi stopped midway when he noticed Tang Li staring at him. Reluctantly, he said, “Alright, if you say so.”

“Dad, Uncle Zhi, why don’t we let me give it a try?” Tang Shishi suggested.

“After all, I’m also a member of the Tang family. Shouldn’t I contribute to the family as well?”

On one hand, she didn’t like staying at home. On the other hand, she wanted to meet that guy again. But first, she had to wait for Dr. Bai to diagnose her father’s condition.

“My dear niece, you better forget it. Stillwater is a remote and impoverished place. You can’t stand the hardship,” Tang Zhi said with a smile.

“Besides, you don’t have any negotiation experience. Acquiring Starline is an important task for our family. It’s not a place for you to play around.”

Though Tang Shishi had graduated from a prestigious university, Tang Zhi knew very well that she had learned practically nothing abroad besides eating, drinking, and having fun. Upon returning, she hadn’t participated in the company’s operations and had no experience. How could she bear such a great responsibility? Tang Li hesitated. The Tang family was a large family in the capital with more than just his branch, and competition was fierce. He also knew what it would mean if he could successfully acquire Starline, as it would definitely put his branch in an invincible position.

Ever since Tang Shishi had returned from abroad, she had been resisting working at Kumi Group. Now that she was voluntarily offering herself, it could be considered a good thing. Tang Li had only one daughter, and if she could successfully negotiate this acquisition, she would be able to secure a place in the company. It would then be legitimate for her to become his successor, and others would have no objections.

“Are you really willing to go?” Tang Li asked Tang Shishi solemnly.

“I am,” Tang Shishi replied, blinking her eyes.

“Alright.” Tang Li turned to Tang Zhi and said, “Arrange a few capable assistants for Shishi.”

“Brother… you know how important this case is to us. Shishi is still too young, I’m afraid…” Tang Zhi said anxiously and incoherently.

“Uncle Zhi, do you really not have faith in me?” Tang Shishi pouted and complained playfully.

“It’s not that, Uncle Zhi means well. Alright, I’ll arrange it now,” Tang Zhi said helplessly. He then lost his appetite and left hastily, saying, “I’ll arrange it now.”

“Dad, how are your eyes feeling now?” Tang Shishi asked with concern.

“He sees double and can’t see things clearly,” Yan Ying replied, taking over the conversation.

“That’s why I had to help him downstairs.”

“It’s a minor issue. But what about you? Do you have confidence in going to Stillwater?” Tang Li waved his hand and then lowered his voice, “Remember, as long as they are willing to make an offer, you can accept it.”

“Are you serious?” Tang Shishi looked at Tang Li, frowning, and quickly corrected herself, “I mean the upper limit, the upper limit.”

“Ten billion.”

Tang Shishi covered her mouth in surprise, an incredulous expression on her face. “What company is worth ten billion? Our company has a total market value of just over sixty billion. Where are you going to get ten billion in cash?”

“You don’t need to worry about that. What I want is not the shell company, but their research and development team and Starline Health’s formula. You must pay attention to this,” Tang Li said solemnly.

“If you don’t understand, ask the assistants Uncle Zhi assigns to you. If you succeed in this, I’ll give you a year off to go wherever you want, and I won’t interfere.” Tang Shishi’s eyes lit up, and she eagerly nodded in agreement.

Soon after, Tang Shishi, along with Le Wen and a few assistants, left the capital for Stillwater. Meanwhile, Tang Li’s eye condition had not improved, and although it wasn’t life-threatening for the time being, Tang Shishi still felt uneasy when he thought about what Xiao Shun had said. If it was true, his skin would ulcerate and it could even be fatal.