The music on the old-fashioned tape recorder stopped for a long time, and then Mr. Cao opened his eyes and said to Cao Jianguo: "Sit down."
Cao Jianguo did not move, lowered his head and said, "Father, I will just stand like this, so that I can feel better."
If it were in the past, the old man would definitely scold me.
Such Cao Jianguo will definitely make him angry.
So what if it fails?
Just get up again.
But today, he didn't say anything more. Instead, he changed the topic and said: "My health has been getting worse lately and I keep coughing. I thought maybe she was missing me down there. Maybe, it won't be long before I do too."
It’s time to go, so I want you to come back and see you again.”
When speaking, Mr. Cao's expression was calm and sincere.
But Cao Jianguo and Cao Ying felt extremely distressed.
The old man was really shocked.
In the first half of his life, he worked hard for the liberation of the country and the nation, which was considered for everyone. In the second half of his life, he devoted himself to bringing the Cao family to glory, which was considered for the sake of the small family.
However, having already achieved his goal, he experienced such a catastrophic change. It is understandable that he would be sad, sad and disappointed.
"Father, has the doctor seen you?"
Cao Jianguo asked.
The old man smiled and said, "I've seen it, there's nothing wrong with it."
Cao Ying bit her lip and said, "How about I ask Tang Xiaobao to come over and treat you? His medical skills are very good, and he will definitely be able to--"
Mr. Cao suddenly frowned and waved his hand: "Do you think I still have the nerve to see him?"
Suddenly, Cao Jianguo's face became extremely hot.
His father was scolding him.
Shame!
If I hadn't been too greedy, why would things have happened like this!
At this time, Cao Jianguo felt a strong sense of guilt.
He knelt down with a thud.
"Father, I'm sorry, I let you down."
"stand up!"
Mr. Cao suddenly reprimanded: "Is this useful? We, the Cao family, must have stronger bones and not kneel down all the time!"
"I--"
"Why, my words don't work?"
Mr. Cao's face looked a little ugly.
Cao Jianguo had no choice but to stand up. He lowered his head and said, "Father, I'm ready. From now on, Xiaoying should manage the company. I'm not as good as her. I can't drag down the family anymore."
Cao Ying suddenly turned her head to look at her second uncle.
"I don't agree."
She didn't want to clean up this mess.
You have lost everything to your family, and now you want me to take over. Why?
"Xiaoying, I was really wrong before. I shouldn't have been so greedy, and I shouldn't have been so eager for quick success. In fact, I regretted it later, but I can't go back. No matter what, you and I are both Cao, and we can't let Cao
If our family is destroyed again in my hands, I believe you can bring the Cao family back to life."
Cao Jianguo apologized ashamedly.
The old man said nothing and just watched with cold eyes.
Perhaps, such a result had been expected by him, or it had been his decision.
He has not died for a day, and he can be the master of this family.
This may not be good, but this is a habit developed over decades. Usually he can let go, but at critical moments, he can make the final decision.
Cao Ying stopped talking and frowned.
She didn't want to take over, but what Cao Jianguo said was not completely unreasonable.
Everyone knows about her relationship with Tang Xiaobao, and she wants to take advantage of this relationship.
But this was something she found particularly difficult to accept.
She hoped that the friendship between herself and Tang Xiaobao would be pure and not mixed with other things.
Of course, this itself is difficult to be pure.
Between men and women, the man is affectionate and the woman is interested, but they have never broken through the layer of paper. Can this be pure?
It seems that things are about to be settled like this.
But at this moment, a loud voice sounded from the door of the courtyard.
"I don't agree."
Cao Pingzhi walked in.
He seemed much calmer.
However, Cao Jianguo encouraged him and shouted at him: "Get out of here."
He is angry with his son.
At the beginning, if Cao Pingzhi hadn't encouraged him many times, he wouldn't be here today.
"Dad, what did you say? Tell me to get out?" Cao Pingzhi was still laughing: "Why? Grandpa is still here, isn't my surname Cao? Did you pick me up from the roadside? Since my surname is
Cao, let me get involved in such an important matter and express my views.
Point, is there something wrong? Am I not qualified? Or have I done something wrong? What heinous crime have I committed? In my conscience, I can say responsibly that everything I have done has always been
For the sake of my family, this is my ambition since childhood!"
"you--"
Cao Jianguo wanted to scold his son, but suddenly found that he had no way to refute.
Yes, from the son's point of view, he did nothing wrong.
Mr. Cao spoke: "Okay, tell me your reasons, or you have a better plan."
"I admit that I am not as good as Xiaoying, but I am also responsible for this matter. As a descendant of the Cao family, I must stand up and assume my responsibilities. The company will be managed by Xiaoying. I
No objection, but I want those dozen hospitals and the 5% stake in Huimin Pharmaceutical."
Cao Pingzhi didn't know why, but he became particularly calm.
Cao Jianguo frowned and said: "What nonsense are you talking about? Now that our Cao Group has suffered such losses and is almost empty, you still want to start your own business? Aren't you spreading your resources by doing this?"
“Resources dispersed?”
Cao Pingzhi smiled and said: "Perhaps, this is the best way. For example, if Xiaoying had not established her own business in Yanjing, our real estate company would have lost this time, right? Putting eggs in one basket is definitely the right thing.
Well, I just want to diversify the risk. No matter how it develops in the future, my surname is Cao, so these industries will naturally also be surnamed Cao. Besides, the dozen or so hospitals now cannot bring much profit to the family, so it is better to let them
I'll do the hard work, grandpa, are you right?"
Cao Jianguo sighed and had nothing to say.
The whole family looked at the old man.
Important decisions must be made by the old man.
This is the rule of the Cao family.
After a while, Mr. Cao said: "Since you have said so, I have nothing to say. It seems that I can't justify not supporting you."
This is the final word.
Cao Jianguo looked at Cao Ying apologetically.
Cao Pingzhi was truly relieved.
Now that his father has made up his mind, he has figured it out and cannot influence his father's determination, so he should settle for the next best thing.
As long as he can be given a piece of land for his own use, he will have the confidence to build his own business.
Cao Ying said: "Grandpa, why not let my cousin manage the company? My ability is limited. It is already very difficult for me to manage Yanjing's real estate company."
Mr. Cao said calmly: "Xiaoying, your surname is also Cao. At this time, don't refuse. Although our family has experienced this change, I am not dead yet. Our spirit cannot be defeated. Listen to your second uncle.
If so, from now on the family will depend entirely on you."
"But--"
Mr. Cao suddenly started coughing again.
After a while, he calmed down and took the hot tea sent by Cao Ying. He took a sip, then grabbed Cao Ying's hand, patted it, and sighed: "Grandpa is getting old, and others are counting on him."
No, do you understand?"
Cao Ying felt bitter and distressed, but he finally refused.
However, he suddenly felt that his grandfather's clapping action seemed to put great pressure on him, as if the entire family was put into his hands.
Mr. Cao got up and walked back to his old house.
"I'm going to lie down for a while, and you all go about your business."
Watching Mr. Cao leave, Cao Ying felt extremely heavy. (To be continued)