Yes, he was already a father, and he understood what Xuan Niao's father was thinking. After all, his daughter had been in the army for so many years without ever returning. As a father, he would naturally worry, and there was no doubt about that!
No one had the right to question a father's concern for his children.
Seeing that Xuan Niao still wanted to retort, Ye Longlin smiled helplessly, "Think about it, if he truly didn't love you, how could he have sold all of the Mo family's assets because of your words? If it wasn't for his love for you, how could he have traveled thousands of miles with all his sold assets to find you?
Do you think he was genuinely just looking for an investment? Or do you believe you've never held any status or dignity in his heart? As a father, perhaps he didn't do much, but no one can deny that he loves you."
Xuan Niao's silence made Ye Longlin realize he had struck a chord. After all, he was still Xuan Niao's father.
"I'll accompany you to meet him then. As the former leader of the Dragon Pavilion, it's only reasonable to show concern for a subordinate's affairs, isn't it? Or, to ensure work efficiency, helping you resolve family matters should be perfectly acceptable, right?"
Ye Longlin spoke slowly, a smile playing on his lips.
Only those who have become fathers can understand his thoughts, and only those who have become fathers can truly comprehend what a father's heart holds.
Perhaps this was empathy.
"Daddy~~"
The little girl ran over quickly, her two tender little hands gripping Ye Longlin's trouser legs. She tilted her head up, her eyes sparkling like stars. At this age, the little girl was at her most innocent. When she grew older, she wouldn't cling to him like this.
The little girl would also have her own thoughts, and as she grew, these thoughts would multiply, leading to a growing gap between father and daughter.
Life, the first twenty years of life's journey are essentially the same.
Kindergarten, primary school, junior high, high school, university. One might continue to pursue a master's degree, or even a doctorate. This timeline would bring one to around thirty years old. After graduation, one would enter a relevant company or a state-owned unit.
It's just that the people encountered and the events experienced along the way would differ.
Some might have a smooth journey, while others might face different circumstances, encounter different people, and experience different things.
It's impossible to find any two identical people in this world, nor any two people with the same personality. This is forged by life experiences.
And those who are shaped by acquired circumstances will ultimately be influenced by factors such as environment and family.
"See, since having children, some things become so simple. When you return home after a day of anger, there's always a little one who can instantly make you forget your frustrations."
Xuan Niao fell silent, a hint of nostalgia in her eyes, and then she let out a long sigh.
In the past, her father was like this too. But then, for some unknown reason, he gradually changed. At some point, he became busy, and at some point, he started going out early and returning late, to the extent that she and Xuan Wu rarely saw their father.
"Do you know why I've brought you and the Dragon Pavilion in as shareholders this time?"
Xuan Niao shook her head.
Ye Longlin gazed westward, his eyes deepening, and he spoke slowly, "The Dragon Pavilion still owes them. How many Dragon Pavilion soldiers died in foreign lands, how many gazed towards Daxia before their deaths, how many Dragon Pavilion soldiers spilled their blood on foreign soil.
They were fathers, they were sons, they were husbands, they were the pillars of their families. Once the man falls, leaving behind orphans and widows with little savings, it's a disaster for a family. If a child falls ill, parents will spare no effort to save them.
Although there is now medical insurance, many medications are not covered. Think about it, why are there still people who go bankrupt from medical expenses? Do these people not want to seek treatment? It's because they cannot afford it.
Therefore, I am willing to allocate five percent of the shares to the Dragon Pavilion. Once this matter is concluded, this money will be distributed per capita. Although each person will receive ten million yuan, this ten million yuan can change the lives of hundreds of thousands of families. This is a goal I wish to achieve with my life's efforts.
Additionally, I will allocate the remaining three percent to the Veterans Association. Should there be any medications that cannot be reimbursed by medical insurance, we will cover them. This is something I promised the Dragon Pavilion soldiers a long time ago, and my heart feels guilty that I am only now fulfilling it."
Xuan Niao listened to Ye Longlin's heartfelt words in a daze, her heart also greatly shaken.
These matters, their leader had never spoken of them, nor had he revealed any information about them.
"So, you're gradually increasing the investment in this business war, which will in turn increase the value of your shares and the Dragon Pavilion's shares?"
Xuan Niao took a deep breath, her gaze filled with shock. If this were the case, then in the coming years, or even decades, the Veterans Association would not lack funds. Of course, there might be instances of fraud, but there would surely be corresponding personnel, akin to supervisory commissions.
"This is also the first time I've known where all your money goes."
Mu Hanqi walked out slowly, her eyes also filled with shock. The Yuan Zhan Group's money, in fact, had dividends every year, with millions of yuan in each distribution. Yet, sometimes late at night, Ye Longlin would still ask her for money. More than once, she had wanted to inquire where the money went, but she had never managed to get an answer.
After all, he was a man, and a man of very high status. His finances had never been managed by her.
Now, as his wife, Mu Hanqi finally understood where Ye Longlin's money was being spent.
"I was afraid you'd say I was neglecting my proper business, so I didn't tell you."
Ye Longlin chuckled, reaching out to stroke Mu Hanqi's little head, his eyes full of affection, and continued, "After all, the annual dividends from Yuan Zhan Group are enough for us to live comfortably for the rest of our lives. Once you have more money, it just becomes a string of numbers, numbers you can't take with you when you die. Why not do something meaningful?"
Mu Hanqi fell silent again, simply hugging him tightly, not saying a word.
"But we don't need it."
Ye Longlin's expression turned serious, "Yes, you don't need it, but that doesn't mean others don't. Do you know how many people in our country earn less than five thousand yuan a month? Do you know how many earn more than ten thousand?"