Cao Zhang did not expect that the emotional experience between Shen Dapeng and his cousin would be so difficult, and that the insurmountable mountain that stood between them was the powerful Huang family.
The Huang family and the Cao family had a marriage contract first. Shen Dapeng paid a lot of price in order to cross this mountain and let the oral marriage contract between the Cao family and the Huang family automatically become invalid.
Cao Zhang's mind was filled with scenes of Shen Dapeng and Cao Mengyuan's ordeals. After a long time, he finally calmed down and sighed deeply.
"Dapeng, I didn't expect that there are so many stories between you and Mengyuan. I finally understand that you have been holding your breath and working hard to develop in the past few years, not only for yourself and your family, but also for
Mengyuan!"
Shen Dapeng took a sip of tea and nodded slightly, "Yes, if I can't get Mengyuan in this life, everything I have done will be in vain."
"To put it this way, my cousin is really very happy. To be able to get such deep affection from someone is really a blessing she has cultivated in her previous life. I think that when you two come together, you must be the best person in the world.
A happy couple!"
"Thank you, Brother Cao, for your blessing. Now, does Brother Cao think it's still dangerous for me to help your Cao family?" A smile appeared on Shen Dapeng's calm face.
Cao Zhang was startled, then looked grateful, "The Cao family is really grateful for your help. I think you have long been prepared to deal with and compete with the Huang family! I support you!"
"Brother Cao is the one who knows me," Shen Dapeng joked with a smile and a deliberate tone.
"Haha." Cao Zhang couldn't help but laugh.
The small office was much warmer because of the warm winter sun, just like the hearts of the two young people at this time.
The Cao family in Beijing.
The morning air was still a little cold, but Cao Mengyuan felt much warmer at this time.
Looking at Shen Dapeng, who was very calm following her, Cao Mengyuan felt a little uneasy.
"Dapeng, I know you are doing it for the good of our Cao family, but grandpa's temper..."
Cao Mengyuan showed a trace of worry.
Because of his own resistance, the engagement contract previously agreed between the two families was voided, and Cao Zhongxiao was unable to stop the Huang family's suppression. As a result, several large coal mines owned by the Cao family have now been shut down.
The raw materials could not be shipped out, and no one dared to cooperate with the Cao family. The partners made dozens of calls a day to urge the goods. Cao Zhongxiao was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, but there was no way.
When Cao Mengyuan learned that Shen Dapeng was going to help the Cao family, she was excited but also a little worried.
With the old man's temper, can he give Shen Dapeng a good look when he sees him?
"Mengyuan, don't worry, I'll take care of everything."
Shen Dapeng turned to look at Cao Mengyuan seriously and gave him a firm smile.
There have been many nights when I have been lying in bed alone, with loneliness and coldness accompanying me. When I think of the unknown future with Shen Dapeng, I can't help but feel worried.
Now, Shen Dapeng's career has finally succeeded, and he can compete with the Huang family. He has also bravely broken through the constraints of the Cao family and the threats of the Huang family, and has come together with his beloved. He no longer has those worries in his heart.
It has become much quieter.
That's right, no matter when and where you encounter any difficulties, as long as you can be with the one you love, you will be very satisfied.
Therefore, after hearing Shen Dapeng's words, a warm current surged in Shen Dapeng's heart, and he took the initiative to hold Shen Dapeng's hand, and the two of them continued to walk forward.
Soon they arrived at the place where Cao Zhongxiao lived. The two of them stopped in front of the antique door. Cao Mengyuan knocked on the door softly a few times.
After a pause, an old voice came from inside.
"Please come in!"
It was Cao Zhongxiao's voice, but it sounded listless.
Cao Mengyuan gently pushed open the antique wooden door, took Shen Dapeng's hand and walked in.
The large living room is very bright and has all kinds of furniture. The whole layout looks very Chinese-style and not conventional.
After Shen Dapeng looked around the living room, he immediately noticed an old man in his sixties who was sitting on the sofa and drinking tea.
If my guess is correct, this old man is Cao Zhongxiao, the head of the Cao family in Beijing.
In the past, the Cao family was one of the few prominent families in the capital. Of course, as the head of the Cao family, Cao Zhongxiao must have given people the impression of being energetic and calm.
But the Cao Zhongxiao in front of him at this moment was hunched over, with gray and messy hair, and a haggard expression, which was far from what Shen Dapeng had imagined.
Shen Dapeng couldn't help but feel shocked. Maybe the old man was not like this before. It was because of the pressure from the Huang family that he became like this.
"Grandpa, Dapeng is here." Cao Mengyuan said softly.
"Hello, Grandpa Cao!" Shen Dapeng said politely.
Cao Zhongxiao put down the tea cup in his hand and slowly raised his head. His eyes first fell on Cao Mengyuan, and he suddenly showed an indifferent attitude.
Maybe it's because of Cao Mengyuan's persistence that he broke the engagement with the Huang family, but Cao Zhongxiao is still angry, right?
Cao Mengyuan didn't seem to care. She had long expected that Cao Zhongxiao would do this to her, but she was not the protagonist today, so she didn't say anything, but stepped forward to pour tea for Shen Dapeng.
When Cao Zhongxiao's eyes fell on Shen Dapeng's face, his tired expression suddenly brightened up. After looking at Shen Dapeng up and down, he said lightly, "Sit down."
Shen Dapeng nodded, then took a few steps forward, and under Cao Mengyuan's guidance, sat on the sofa opposite Cao Zhongxiao, while Cao Mengyuan naturally sat next to Shen Dapeng.
"I heard from Mengyuan that you want to help our Cao family?"
From the moment Shen Dapeng stepped forward to the time he sat down, Cao Zhongxiao's eyes never left Shen Dapeng. After Shen Dapeng sat down, he asked slowly and expressionlessly.
"Yes, Grandpa Cao, when things have reached this point, there is no need to hide it. Mengyuan and I like each other, and I will definitely treat Mengyuan well."
"I also know about the marriage contract between Meng Yuan and Huang Bin of the Huang family. Because of me, your Cao family has been suppressed by the Huang family. I feel guilty, so I want to do my best to help the Cao family get through this difficulty!"
Cao Zhongxiao still stared at Shen Dapeng with his unchanging cold eyes. He didn't seem to hear Shen Dapeng's words.
As time passed by, the room seemed unusually quiet.
Shen Dapeng was a little embarrassed by Cao Zhongxiao's unusual gaze, but he had no choice but to calm down, pick up the tea cup in front of him, and take a few sips slowly.
"Mengyuan lied to me back then."
At this moment, Cao Zhongxiao on the opposite side suddenly said coldly. Shen Dapeng almost choked on the sip of tea he just took into his mouth, and swallowed it hard, looking at Cao Zhongxiao in confusion.