Chapter 365 Who Am I to You?
"That should be the case."
Su Yunxi responded, and a moment later, added, "I investigated."
Silence, a long silence.
Chen Xuan was a little surprised, not expecting Mo Xiaoxue to have told Su Yunxi so many things. It was understandable, as they spent time together day and night, and while Su Yunxi was a cold CEO on the outside, she was actually very approachable in private.
Xue Chuan snorted coldly, "Hmph, she's an accomplice anyway!"
Although his tone remained indifferent, Chen Xuan could tell that Xue Chuan's eyes were no longer as icy, but instead held a sense of pity and empathy.
More than an hour later, Chen Xuan drove slowly into Daliu Town.
Daliu Town had three thousand households and over ten thousand people. It was rich in mineral resources, and the gap between the rich and poor was extremely severe. The town center of Daliu Town was very prosperous, even boasting a four-star hotel, while the outskirts were all adobe houses. If it snowed heavily, they would surely collapse.
Chen Xuan asked for directions and finally arrived at a tall and bright building. If it were in the city, it would be a villa.
"This is it!"
Chen Xuan, Su Yunxi, and Xue Chuan stood in front of the door.
After making inquiries, Chen Xuan learned that Aunt Tang, who was unassuming, came from the foremost family in Daliu Town and controlled the largest coal mine there.
Chen Xuan walked into the courtyard and saw Song Ping washing dishes. He suppressed the excitement in his heart, coughed twice, and asked, "Auntie, I'm looking for someone, Tang Huixin, do you know her?"
Tang Huixin?
Song Ping was stunned when she heard the name. While saying she knew her, she wiped her hands and gestured for them to come in and sit. However, the three people standing in front of her didn't move. She put on her reading glasses and saw that it was Chen Xuan, her daughter-in-law, and a young man!
"Oh, you little rascal!"
Song Ping was startled, her face full of joy. "How did you find your way here?"
"Aunt Tang's family is well-established, so it was easy to find out," Su Yunxi said with a smile.
"Don't let my daughter-in-law freeze, hurry inside and warm up."
With that, Song Ping took Su Yunxi's hand and walked into the house. Her warmth was so overwhelming that even Chen Xuan, her son, felt a pang of jealousy.
As for Xue Chuan's identity, Chen Xuan introduced him simply as a friend. They soon got acquainted. Aunt Tang was also very hospitable when everyone arrived, offering tea and drinks, and even brought out local specialties. The atmosphere became lively, and the festive mood of the New Year immediately kicked in.
When Song Ping learned that Chen Xuan and the others wanted to stay for the New Year, she was not happy. Instead, she put on a stern face and reprimanded Chen Xuan harshly. Chen Xuan was considered a married daughter, how could she spend the New Year here?
Chen Xuan had no choice but to bring up Su Yunxi, saying it was Su Yunxi's idea. Song Ping didn't know what to say, repeatedly saying that the Song family had found a good daughter-in-law, and she seemed very emotional. It was likely that she had compared Su Yunxi with Li Jiajia, and Li Jiajia was completely outmatched, utterly defeated.
"It's great that you're all staying here! Tonight, Aunt Tang will make delicious food for you!"
Aunt Tang also spoke, and so everyone stayed for the New Year. Naturally, there would be a delicious meal that evening.
In the blink of an eye, it was New Year's Eve.
According to Tang family rules, every New Year's Eve, they would gather for a reunion dinner, which was also known as a family gathering.
The gathering was held at Daliu Town's only four-star hotel.
When Chen Xuan and the others arrived at the hotel, several people had already arrived in the private room.
"Big sister, you're always the last one. Why are you so slow?"
As soon as they entered, a well-dressed woman in a mink coat, with heavy makeup, and around forty years old, said with dissatisfaction.
Aunt Tang was the eldest among her siblings, with a younger sister and a younger brother.
This noblewoman was Aunt Tang's sister, Tang Ruoyu.
She had been competing with Aunt Tang since childhood. However, Tang Ruoyu was also a winner in life, having married into a prominent family in Lin County. Her children's careers were successful, and they were not far from Daliu Town. She came to participate in family gatherings every year, ostensibly to show off.
"Yes, Big Sister, you're a bit late today."
Aunt Tang's brother, Tang Yongnian, said with a look of disdain.
Tang Yongnian cared about his reputation. Aunt Tang's husband was dead, and her son was useless, not even taking care of his own mother. In such a grand occasion, Aunt Tang's attendance was already embarrassing to him, and now her being late made him even more disgusted.
"I'm sorry for making everyone wait. There was a bit of traffic."
Aunt Tang apologized profusely, her gaze darting away.
Chen Xuan frowned. It seemed that Aunt Tang was not treated very well in the Tang family.
"Pfft!"
Tang Ruoyu burst into laughter. "What an excuse..."
Others also couldn't help but chuckle.
"Alright, alright, bring your people and sit down quickly!" Tang Yongnian gnashed his teeth resentfully.
Aunt Tang quickly led Song Ping and the others to their seats.
As most of the people had arrived, the conversation began.
Tang Yongnian looked at the delicate beauty sitting next to Tang Ruoyu and said with a smile, "Little sister, your precious daughter, I heard she works in a big company. Where is it?"
Tang Ruoyu smiled feignedly humble, "Eldest Uncle, Lingling is just a junior manager in the sales department of Medical God Pharmaceutical. To be honest, she's just working for others, nothing to be proud of!"
As soon as she said this, everyone fell silent, and then praises erupted.
"Amazing! I didn't expect her to be a manager at Medical God Pharmaceutical in Jiangzhou!"
"That's a big company! I heard it's a behemoth in Jiangzhou! To be able to enter such a company, one must be extraordinary!"
Tang Yongnian even said, "Little sister, Lingling is promising. She became a manager right after graduation!"
Zhao Lingling's eyes flickered with a hint of strangeness. She still said with smugness, "Thank you, Uncle! Although I'm just a manager, I do have some authority. If Uncle needs anything, I'll definitely help!"
She was not a sales department manager at Medical God Pharmaceutical at all, but just an intern. She called herself a manager just to show off.
Tang Ruoyu couldn't stop smiling, but she said, "No matter how capable she is, she's not as capable as your son, Big Brother. I heard your son is doing very well out there, even knowing the Tian family who are doing so well in Guang Province. And now he's started a company?"
Although she said this, Tang Ruoyu had a hint of competitiveness.
She secretly hoped that Tang Yongnian's son did not know the Tian family and had not started a company.
"Xiaofeng, report to your aunt."
Tang Yongnian also raised his head, his face full of pride.
Tang Ruoyu's smile faded. Seeing Tang Yongnian's expression, could it be that Tang Feng truly had great abilities?
Tang Yongnian's son, Tang Feng, smiled humbly, "Auntie, I have indeed started a company recently. With the care of the Tian family's eldest young master, I have assets worth tens of millions."
"Whoosh! Whoosh!"
The surroundings fell silent again. A company worth tens of millions wasn't small?
Tang Feng had struck it rich!
Many people flattered Tang Feng incessantly, and even Tang Ruoyu curried favor with him a few times.
Tang Feng was pleased with everyone's reaction, and Tang Yongnian was beaming with pride. A father gains prestige through his son!
They chatted for a while longer, which was essentially bragging about how much money they made and their achievements this year. Tang Yongnian had the most face today because of his son Tang Feng, while Tang Ruoyu's family was second, enjoying the admiration of others.
"Ruoyu, your family is indeed impressive. Our meager achievements are nothing compared to yours," a sister-in-law from a collateral branch of the Tang family flattered.
"Sister-in-law, you're too kind. Regardless of anything else, it's better than my big sister's family!"
At this moment, Tang Ruoyu did not forget to rub salt into Aunt Tang's wounds.
The Tang family members nodded one after another, their gazes subtly sweeping over Aunt Tang, revealing a hint of mockery.
There was no harm without comparison. With Aunt Tang as the benchmark, no matter how poorly others fared, they wouldn't feel too ashamed!
Aunt Tang couldn't even lift her head, her head nearly buried in the table.
She had a son, but he was unfilial, not even taking care of his mother. She, at her age, had to return to her maiden home. The gazes were like needles piercing her heart.
Chen Xuan watched this scene, his eyes chilling.
Human hearts have been treacherous since ancient times. Perhaps it was precisely because of blood ties that the cruelty was even more profound.
If you have power and influence, everyone is willing to flatter you. But if you are good for nothing, you are not even worth a fart!
At this moment, Chen Xuan glanced at Zhao Lingling and asked, "Are you a manager in the sales department of Medical God Pharmaceutical? How come I don't know you?"