It was already ten o'clock in the evening when Liu Dong came back from Cambour's house. Considering that the Queen's dinner would be four days later, there was no need for him to wait in London.
After briefly explaining the matter, he flew to Manchester. When he arrived, his mother could specially ask him to come and see his grandma!
Not surprisingly, Liu Dong's arrival made the old lady happy.
"Grandma, how are you during this time?"
"Well, thanks to your good grandson, grandma has been in good health during this period!" the old lady said kindly, holding Liu Dong's hand.
"That's good! By the way, grandma, this is the fifty-year-old wild ginseng my mother asked me to bring you, specifically to nourish your body!"
"Hey, don't bring this kind of thing to me in the future! The problem with me has been cured by you, my dear grandson, so why waste this money!"
People who came from the 1930s and 1940s, no matter how wealthy they became, inherited the habit of frugality.
Of course, what the old lady said is also true. Under Liu Dong's medical skills, which can be said to be a master of rejuvenation, the old lady's high blood pressure, coronary heart disease and other elderly complications have disappeared. In addition to the natural law of human body aging,
Liu Dong had no choice but to deal with other illnesses.
However, a mother's concern for her mother needs to be expressed through certain channels.
"By the way, dear grandson, I heard your mother say your wife is pregnant a few days ago?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Dong's face immediately showed a warm and expectant smile. He only got the news when he left the capital a few days ago. Wang Qiang, Lin Ling, Jiang Tingting and Yan Qingqing were all confidantes in the country.
, he basically made her pregnant.
Liu Dong was very satisfied with the power of the Huanxi Zen Kung Fu, which he had suppressed for more than twenty years and finally achieved a breakthrough.
In fact, if the matter at Hanhua Telecom was not too urgent, he would not even want to come to the UK. Instead, he would stay with a few confidantes to prepare for the birth.
"Yes, grandma! You are going to have some more great-grandchildren soon!"
"Haha, this relationship is great! Having more children and grandchildren means longevity! Grandma, I just like to see your children in groups, and our old Song family is flourishing!"
The old lady smiled, all the wrinkles on her face softened.
"Hey, Xiaodong is here? Why is there a car parked outside?"
While Liu Dong and the old lady were talking in the living room, Song Xiangjun pushed the door open and walked in with the vegetables he bought in his hand.
"Fifth Aunt!"
"Hey!" After agreeing, Song Xiangjun put the things he brought aside and walked over. He first said hello to the old lady and then said to Liu Dong, "Why do you have time to come to England this time?"
"I want grandma to come over and have a look!"
At home, Liu Dong was unwilling to talk more about the company.
"Then you can stay here for a few more days. The old lady is always talking about you during this time!"
"Yes, if Xiaodong is fine, he can stay here for a few more days to accompany his grandma!" the old lady agreed.
"Oh Well!"
He didn't know when the Hanhua Telecom matter would end, so he did not refuse the old lady's request.
"Mom, you chat with Xiaodong while I go to the kitchen and ask the nanny to cook today's lunch!"
"Go! Let Xiao Wang make a hearty lunch, and call your eldest brother and second brother by the way, and ask them to come and have dinner together at noon!"
"Don't worry, Mom! Leave these things to me!"
After saying that, Song Xiangjun stood up and left.
The lunch was very sumptuous, and the family had a great time sitting here and eating. After lunch was finished, it was naturally time to talk.
However, according to China's thousands of years of tradition, men sit together and chat with men, while women sit together and chat about family affairs.
Different from Song Xiangjun, Song Yuzong, Song Yujian, and fifth uncle Chen Changxing are all businessmen. Naturally, they pay more attention to every move in the shopping mall, especially the British business community. In addition, Liu Dong is his nephew, so Hanhua Group's influence in the UK
They are also very concerned about management.
Therefore, they also understand that Hanhua Telecom encountered obstacles in its acquisition of Mercury Telecom during this period.
As I sit here now, the topic naturally focuses on this.
"Xiaodong, what are you going to do?"
"Uncle, I have already visited Vincent Camble, the British Cabinet Secretary for Business. According to the last conversation, he will at least not oppose this merger. However, it is impossible to get him to express support!"
Song Yuzong nodded, "I have dealt with people like Vincent Cambre several times. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are old and cunning. You can only believe five points of his words!"
"That's right! The British are always pragmatic. Even if they promise you not to interfere, it can't change the fact that Hanhua Telecom's merger and acquisition has been blocked," Song Yujian said.
"Yes!" Chen Changxing nodded, glanced at Liu Dong and said, "Xiaodong, why did you choose the telecommunications industry? There are too many giants in this industry, and the market has basically been divided up. Moreover, Hanhua's China
Capitalist countries such as the West are inherently resistant to their capital background. It is too difficult to make Hanhua Telecom bigger and stronger here! And you also have to face competition from giants such as Vodafone and France Telecom!"
"Uncle, second uncle, fifth uncle! I know that Hanhua Telecom will face a series of difficulties if it wants to develop in Europe. However, I am also optimistic about the future of telecommunications, especially the 3G telecommunications industry. Moreover, Hanhua's goal is to become
As the world's top giant conglomerates, we cannot ignore the United States and Europe. Even if we do not invest in telecommunications and turn to other industries, we will encounter the same criticism from European governments when we enter the European market, sooner or later.
Face it. So, there is nothing to be afraid of. I believe there is always a way to solve difficulties."
Looking at the high-spirited Liu Dong, Song Yuzong and the other three looked at each other and said, "Xiaodong, we are all old, and we focus on maintaining success in business management! You are still young, and you should really take advantage of the great opportunity to bravely venture into something new."
Chuang. As you said, there is nothing to be afraid of when facing difficulties. There is always a solution! Moreover, our Song family has been developing in the UK for more than half a century and has accumulated some personal connections. During this time, I have
Please spread the word, we will hold a reception in your name, and we can have more exchanges then, maybe it will be helpful to solve Hanhua's current predicament!"
"Thank you, uncle!"
"Hey, thank you for that! One family doesn't speak the same language as the other families!...Oh, second brother, what are you thinking about? You don't even speak!"
"Oh, ah, big brother?"
Song Yujian, who had an obviously thoughtful look on his face, finally came back to his senses.
"Why do you think you are absent-minded? What's wrong?" Song Yuzong asked.
"Oh, it's nothing! I just have something to ask Xiaodong!" After saying that, Song Yujian turned to Liu Dong and said, "Xiaodong, I know you are a very romantic boy, and you have more than one woman around you! Are you out there now?
Leave your own seeds?"
Being asked this by his direct elder, even with Liu Dong's thick skin, his expression was a little unnatural.
"Second uncle, your niece-in-law just got pregnant a few days ago, and she won't give birth until next year!"
"That's weird!"
Song Yujian's face showed a trace of confusion!
"Second brother, tell me what is going on, let's listen, and we will analyze it together! It will also save you a headache!" Chen Changxing said.
"That's right, second brother, is there something you can't say in front of your family?"
"That's not true!...Look!" As he said that, Song Yujian took out a 5-inch photo from his pocket.
The content in the photo is not a particularly important secret, but a beautiful little girl who is about four years old, with braids on her head, a round face and big eyes, like a porcelain doll.
"This child is quite beautiful!" Chen Changxing praised.
"Brother, what do you think?"
After taking the photo in Song Yujian's hand and looking at it carefully, Song Yuzong frowned. After thinking for a while, he looked back and forth between Liu Dong and the photo.
"This child's nose and mouth are so similar to Xiaodong's, it's as if they were cut out of the same mold!"
"Like me?"
Liu Dong was stunned. Because his seat was facing Song Yujian, he didn't see the content in the photo just now.
"It's not just her nose and mouth. Look at the mole on her right earlobe. It looks like a plum blossom. People of our Song family bloodline all have this mole on our ears!"
"It's true!" After looking at it carefully, Song Yuzong handed the photo to Liu Dong, "Xiaodong, look at it!"
Liu Dong, who had long been curious, took the photo and just took a look at it. His expression immediately became excited. He stood up suddenly, stared at Song Yujian closely, and said in an urgent tone: "Second uncle, this
How did you get the photo?”
Song Yujian and the other three were not stupid. From Liu Dong's expression, they understood that this child was probably closely related to Liu Dong. Therefore, Song Yujian did not hesitate and said directly: "Your cousin Ling Fei gave it to me! She was also curious.
This kid looks a lot like you, so I took this photo."
"Uncle, second uncle, and fifth uncle, I'm going to leave now. I'll tell you in detail when I get back!"
After finding the clue that he had been pursuing for four years, Liu Dong was anxious and still wanted to stay here to chat. He grabbed the mobile phone on the table and ran outside like a fly.
"Oh, Xiaodong, Ling Fei is still at school...!"
"Okay, Brother! Stop shouting, he has Feifei's phone number, and he will definitely be able to find her!"
"Haha, it seems that this kid really has a close relationship with Xiaodong!" Chen Changxing said with a smile.
"You can tell he's right just by looking at the way he looked just now!" Song Yujian said.
"Hey, where is Mr. Xiaodong? Wasn't he here chatting with you just now?"
At this moment, Song Xiangjun, who came out of the kitchen with the nanny carrying cut fruits, asked.
"Xiaodong has left beforehand." Chen Changxing said.
"Let's go. Didn't he say he would stay here for a while? Why did he leave so soon?"
"There must be something big going on when you leave! Don't worry, he might be back by the evening!"
"That's good, otherwise I won't be able to explain to my mother!"
With that said, Song Xiangjun put the fruit on the low table.
…
Song Lingfei is Song Yujian's fifth child and the youngest. She is currently studying for a bachelor's degree in economics at the University of Manchester, one of the top 50 universities in the world and one of the top eight universities in the UK.
When Liu Dong called her, Song Lingfei, who had a lively personality, ran out happily holding her textbook.
Although they have not known Liu Dong for a long time, the relationship between the two cousins is very good. Moreover, Liu Dong's dazzling achievements have long become the object of Song Lingfei's admiration.
"cousin!"
Looking at Song Lingfei, who was full of youthful spirit and running towards her, Liu Dong, who was anxious in his heart, temporarily suppressed his thoughts and said quickly: "Run slowly, you are still so frizzy even for such a big person!"
"Hehe, aren't they anxious to see you?"
Song Lingfei ran over and hugged Liu Dong's left arm.
"By the way, cousin, when did you come to England? Why don't I know any news about you?"
"I just arrived yesterday and flew over from London this morning!" After a pause, Liu Dong took out the photo just now and said, "Feifei, my second uncle told me that you gave him this photo?"
"Ah, my dad told you?...Hey, cousin, tell me honestly, is this child yours?"
Seeing Song Lingfei's gossipy face, Liu Dong had to admit that education abroad is more open than at home.
"probably!"
Liu Dong nodded with a hint of love and emotion in his eyes.
In fact, when he saw this photo for the first time, he had already confirmed that the child was his daughter. Because of the Buddha pendant around her neck, Liu Dong was really impressed.
"Tell me, tell me, what happened? A dark knot after a night of lovemaking? Or did the man forget to wear a condom after having sex with the girl, causing the girl to become pregnant? You were unwilling to take responsibility, so she took it with her
The child left? Or...!"
"boom!"
"Ah, why are you hitting me on the head? It hurts!"
"In your mind, would I, your cousin, be an irresponsible person?"
"Who knows this? Anyway, it's written like this in the books, and it's also shown like this on TV!" Song Lingfei pouted and said dissatisfiedly.
"From now on, you should watch less romance novels and bloody TV series, and read more books! This will save you from finding a job after graduation!"
"Hey, this girl is a talented girl. She has been recommended to graduate school a long time ago! You don't have to worry about work!" Song Lingfei said with a proud face.
"When you become the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, come and be proud in front of me!"
"Do you think everyone is as big a monster as you! The CEO of a Fortune 500 company?" Song Lingfei shook her head in frustration, completely losing her previous arrogance!
"Okay, my cousin will help you with work later. Now you tell me where this child is now?"
"Then you promise me first that I will go to your company for an internship this summer?"