"Ah?" Liu Siqi was shocked, a trace of panic flashed in her eyes, but she quickly calmed down: "Dad, why did you say that?"
Seeing the change in Liu Siqi's expression, Liu Haitao frowned even deeper: "Is what I said true?"
"I..." Liu Siqi was about to speak, but was interrupted by Liu Haitao.
"Siqi, I am your father and the person who loves you the most in this world. I hope you won't lie to me." Liu Haitao said slowly.
Liu Siqi bit her lip and said softly: "Dad, can I not answer your question?"
"No, you must answer me." Liu Haitao said without negotiation.
Liu Siqi frowned and said nothing.
"Siqi, I am your father, what can't you tell me?" Liu Haitao said in a deep voice.
"I...I'm afraid you will be angry if I tell you." Liu Siqi whispered.
"Just tell me, dad will not be angry," Liu Haitao promised.
Liu Siqi raised her head and looked at Liu Haitao: "Dad, are you really not angry? No matter what I say, you are not angry?"
Liu Haitao reached out and touched Liu Siqi's head: "You are my only daughter and my spiritual support in living in this world. I work hard every day, all for you. Dad said without any selfish intentions, I can
Do anything for you."
"Dad." Liu Siqi reached out and hugged Liu Haitao, choking and saying, "Having you as a good father is the greatest blessing in my life."
"Silly girl, I am lucky for my father to have such a well-behaved and beautiful daughter like you." Liu Haitao had a loving smile on his face.
Liu Siqi let go of Liu Haitao, sat up straight, and took a breath: "Dad, you are right, I do like my eldest brother."
After listening to Liu Siqi's words, Liu Haitao's face suddenly darkened.
Seeing Liu Haitao's expression change, Liu Siqi suddenly became nervous: "Dad, you just said you wouldn't be angry."
Liu Haitao shook his head: "I'm not angry...it's just...Siqi, the identity gap between you and Ma Xiaoyao is too big, it's impossible for you to be together."
"Dad, what age is this? The concept of being well-matched is no longer important. My eldest brother is a nice guy and I just like him." Liu Siqi said stubbornly.
Liu Haitao's face twitched a few times: "Okay, let's not talk about the identity gap between you and Ma Xiaoyao. Let's talk about your age gap. Ma Xiaoyao is almost thirty this year, and you are only fourteen. There is a big age difference between you.
Almost double. To put it bluntly, Ma Xiaoyao can be your uncle. With such a big age gap, how can you be together?"
Liu Siqi curled her lips: "Isn't there a difference of only ten years? When grandpa and grandma got married, they were more than twenty years apart. Aren't they still very happy after marriage? So, the age gap is not a problem at all." Liu Siqi
Her grandfather was a soldier who participated in the Anti-Japanese War. After the peaceful liberation, Liu Siqi's grandfather was almost fifty years old and was still single at the time. Later, by chance, Liu Siqi's grandfather met a female nurse. After several contacts,
, the female nurse fell in love with Liu Siqi’s grandfather. At that time, the female nurse was only 20 years old, which was more than 20 years younger than Liu Siqi’s grandfather. The two got along for a few months and then got their marriage certificate. After the marriage, they became very happy.
It was love that once became the model of marriage at that time.
"You...you girl, how did you pull out your grandpa and grandma..." Liu Haitao said angrily.
"The facts I mentioned, the examples of grandpa and grandma have proven that the age gap is not a problem at all." Liu Siqi said firmly.
"You...you are really pissing me off..." Liu Siqi moved her grandfather and grandmother out, leaving Liu Haitao unable to argue.
Liu Siqi pursed her lips: "Dad, you just promised not to get angry."
"You..." Liu Haitao was so angry that he was speechless.
At this time, Liu Siqi came over, stretched out her hand and gently hugged Liu Haitao's arm: "Dad, big brother is such a nice person, why don't you agree with me being with him?"
"Alas..." Liu Haitao sighed: "Siqi, you are still young and don't understand some things at all. I admit that Ma Xiaoyao is a good young man, courageous and capable, but his family is too inferior and his social status is not good.
I'm not tall, I'm from two different worlds from you, you two..."
"Dad, I find that you are becoming more and more snobby now. You were not like this before." Liu Siqi frowned: "Weren't you also very poor back then? You also worked hard slowly to achieve what you have today.
The eldest brother’s current achievements are low, but he is still young and will definitely stand out in the future.”
Liu Haitao shook his head with a wry smile: "Siqi, you think things are too simple. In addition to my own efforts, my father's achievements today depend more on the help of your grandfather's comrades. Without their help, I would not be able to do anything."
It is absolutely impossible for him to achieve his status today, so if a person wants to succeed, he cannot rely on his own efforts alone, but also needs the help of noble people." Liu Haitao has a deep understanding of the current situation of society over the years, and now he is
Society is a system of the weak and the strong. If you have no ability or background, you will only be bullied by the strong and will never be able to stand up.
"Dad, you can be my elder brother's noble man. If you help me, my elder brother will definitely get ahead." Liu Siqi said with a smile.
Liu Haitao was stunned for a moment, then shook his head: "Ma Xiaoyao is in the officialdom, and I am in the shopping mall. They are not in the same field at all. How can I help him?"
"Don't you know a lot of high-ranking officials? Go talk to those high-ranking officials and ask them to promote you." Liu Siqi was quite thoughtful.
Liu Haitao smiled: "Siqi, the rules of the officialdom are different from the rules of the business. For example, if I admire a young man, I can directly make him a manager, but this is not the case in the officialdom. People in the officialdom generally look at qualifications or political achievements, and there is no qualification.
It is absolutely impossible to be promoted without political performance. Ma Xiaoyao now has to have qualifications but not qualifications. If he wants political performance without political performance, he cannot be promoted at all. Besides, as a businessman, it is taboo for me to inquire about official affairs."
"Ah? The officialdom is so complicated." Liu Siqi frowned.
"Official life will only be more complicated than you think." Liu Haitao said.
Liu Siqi pondered for a moment, then smiled again on her face: "Dad, since you can't interfere with officialdom affairs, then just let your eldest brother hang out in the mall. At that time, you can help your eldest brother without any scruples.
Bar?"
"What do you mean?" Liu Haitao didn't understand for a moment.
"Let the eldest brother leave officialdom and come to the shopping mall. It would be best if you find a position for him in a hotel. Wouldn't that be enough?" Liu Siqi said with a smile.
Liu Haitao really didn't know what to say.
"Dad? Why don't you speak?" Liu Siqi asked doubtfully.
Liu Haitao licked his dry lips: "Siqi, are you sure Ma Xiaoyao will leave officialdom and come to the shopping mall?"
"Of course, people go to higher places. Since it is so difficult to get along in the officialdom, let's go to the shopping mall. With the help of a big businessman like you, I will definitely do well in the shopping mall." Liu Siqi said with a smile.
"Siqi, if I hadn't poured cold water on you, Ma Xiaoyao probably wouldn't have left the officialdom." Liu Haitao said calmly.
"Why are you so sure that eldest brother will not leave officialdom?" Liu Siqi didn't believe Liu Haitao's words at all.
Liu Haitao looked directly at Liu Siqi: "Siqi, although the officialdom is difficult to get into, it is a place that men dream of. Although I don't have much contact with Ma Xiaoyao, I can also see that Ma Xiaoyao is a very ambitious person. It is not easy for him to be in
The officialdom has gained a firm foothold, and we will never leave it easily now."
"Can't you still stand out in a shopping mall?" Liu Siqi asked rhetorically.
Liu Haitao shook his head: "The shopping mall is good, but it is far behind the officialdom. Siqi, you have to understand one thing. The status of officials is much higher than that of businessmen. For example, don't look at your father's current mess.
I am prosperous and my social status seems to be quite high. If government officials want to punish me, I will probably go bankrupt within a few months."
"No way." Liu Siqi's eyes suddenly widened.
"Siqi, don't underestimate the ability of officials. It's too easy for them to punish a businessman." Liu Haitao said seriously.
Liu Siqi blinked her big eyes: "Dad, are you thinking too much? You haven't done anything bad, so why do those officials want to punish you? It doesn't make sense!"
"The truth?" Liu Haitao snorted coldly: "These days, the truth is in the hands of the powerful, and the rules they set are the truth." At this point, Liu Haitao paused: "Siqi, you know too much about officials.
Less, if they want to punish a person, they don’t need too many reasons. As long as they don’t like you and talk casually, they will make you feel miserable. Therefore, there is a saying since ancient times, which is that the people do not agree with the officials.
Dou Dou, businessmen are also people, they are just people who live a better life. Therefore, businessmen do not dare to offend officials. Similarly, if there are officials willing to protect you, then your position in the shopping mall will be much more stable. Over the years, I have been
I worked hard to make friends with those high-ranking officials, kept treating people, giving gifts, and flattering me. Overall, the results were pretty good. Many high-ranking officials had a good impression of me. Under their protection, my life in the shopping mall became much smoother."
Liu Siqi was stunned. What Liu Haitao said to her today completely broke her previous understanding.
"Siqi, this society is very complicated. What you usually see is just some superficial knowledge. When you grow up in the future, you will definitely take over my business. By then, you will truly be exposed to all aspects of society. Your
If you are too soft-tempered, you will definitely suffer in the future, so from now on, I will try my best to sharpen your temper so that you can be independent, so that even if your father is gone, you can live well..." Liu Haitao said seriously.
