"Woof woof woof..."
The intense barking sounded, full of intimidation.
On the lawn, Shi Zhenhua, who retired early, stopped his morning exercise and turned his head toward the sound.
The big white bear was barking wildly at the uninvited guest, a woman with no lavish accessories, yet carrying an aura of nobility.
Dogs, they grow so quickly, the big white bear now a size bigger than when Jiang Chen first saw it, its re size could instill fear, and its constant barking added to the terror.
But the female guest was clearly an extraordinary figure, calm and composed, although she stopped amidst the white bear’s barking.
"Take him away."
Shi Zhenhua commanded, dressed in a loose workout suit which was purely white, exuding a sense of ease and acceptance.
The bodyguard imdiately stepped forward and put a leash on the big white bear.
Dogs, while empathetic, can’t truly be compared to humans.
No.
Can’t bla the big white bear either.
The estate’s security system and housekeepers were all original staff, but it wasn’t.
It ca to this luxurious estate later, how could it recognize the people or events of the past?
The big white bear was leashed.
It was just barking fiercely.
Didn’t show any aggressive behavior.
"A rare guest."
With the dog leashed, Shi Zhenhua smiled and greeted, the once notorious tycoon had grown more affable since retirent.
Without the owner’s permission, the noble woman who entered freely showed no clear expressions of joy or anger.
"Is it your dog?"
"Yes. In old age, I’ve co to realize, what’s most needed is companionship. Qian Qian is so busy, so I can only keep a dog to pass the ti."
Shi Zhenhua sighed, then smiled and said, "The morning sun is nice, let’s sit outside."
A pair of enigmatic relations sat together once more.
Being over fifty, it’s certainly no longer about feelings, the only bond must be their children.
"Was building a factory in Kyoto your idea?"
The woman who was once the mistress of the estate was blunt.
"I’m retired."
Shi Zhenhua replied, always smiling with a face that, although aged, held lethal charm for won.
"Do you know what you’re doing?"
ng iling completely ignored Shi Zhenhua’s response, her tone was flat but carried a strong sense of oppressiveness.
Even after retreating from the frontlines, few dare to speak to the founder of Jinhai like this, but if it’s an ex-wife to an ex-husband, then it’s of no consequence.
Divorced couples may show good manners.
"If you doubt what I say, you can ask Qian Qian. iling, have you been out of touch with Qian Qian for a while? If you oppose, you shouldn’t express it at this ti."
"I thought you, as a father, would consider your daughter a little bit. I didn’t expect you’re still the sa Shi Zhenhua."
Shi Zhenhua’s smile slightly reduced, he said calmly, "Qian Qian has already taken over, and during her two years of taking over, she has already proven her ability to steer Jinhai with facts. As long as it’s her decision, I won’t interfere. iling, however you treated before is past, do you still want to control your daughter?"
"Did I ever control you?"
ng iling was calm.
Shi Zhenhua smiled blandly, looking at the estate built on imnse wealth, he didn’t reply.
"What kind of person you are, countless people are aware. Jinhai to you, is more than your life. You’re using your daughter..."
"I said, a long ti ago, I no longer ddle in Jinhai’s affairs, but of course, if Qian Qian is willing to talk with , as her father, I’m very happy to provide her with the experience I’ve accumulated over decades."
ng iling seed determined not to listen to the words of this ex-husband.
"Morning Light was launched not long ago, the focus should be on solidifying the foundation, not blindly expanding, rushing to build a factory in Kyoto is akin to trying to grow sprouts by pulling them, it’s a serious waste of resources."
No matter if he agreed in his heart, nor if her words were unpleasant, Shi Zhenhua always patiently listened till the end.
"Young people now are different from before. Morning Light One’s report card is excellent, in the new energy track, a second late could an eternal lagging behind. Jinhai entered this track late, if still hesitant, can only watch others’ backs. Qian Qian is our daughter, do you feel she’s one to be under others?"
"You seem very confident?"
Shi Zhenhua smiled faintly, "According to you, Jinhai is my life’s work, and Qian Qian is my daughter, why shouldn’t I be confident?" He paused, this textbook-like legendary figure continued with a grin, "Kyoto has already promised strong support for Jinhai’s factory project, and will provide full policy benefits."
Realistically speaking, as the forr mistress of Jinhai, now being the biological mother of Jinhai’s second generation, regardless of marital status, Jinhai’s interests surely represent ng iling’s own purpose too, even upon hearing her ex-husband’s confident words, she showed no happy expressions.
"Promises are not contracts, have no legal effect, any promise can be easily broken."
Shi Zhenhua fell silent imdiately, perhaps thinking of sothing.
"Jinhai’s main battlefield is in the south, venturing north rashly, investing so hugely, are you truly without worries?"
Old tales can’t be chased.
Being able to assist a man like Shi Zhenhua, it’s conceivable that ng iling is definitely no conventional woman, thus in matters concerning their private affairs, there was no entanglent.
"The path is walked forward. When I founded Jinhai, nobody thought highly of ."
Saying this, Shi Zhenhua paused, realized, and added, "Except you."
"You intend to use Jiang’s connections, right."
ng iling hit the nail on the head.
Shi Zhenhua smiled, "iling, you really haven’t changed a bit."
"You’re the sa, always the Shi Zhenhua I knew, never missing any chance, capable of utilizing any resource to the fullest."
"Does it matter?"
Shi Zhenhua showed no expression, "Whether for Jinhai or Qian Qian, there won’t be any negative impact. You, as a mother, know Qian Qian’s intentions well. So, why not?"
"So this is your reason for using your daughter?"
At this level, discussing whether it’s despicable is too shallow, ng iling’s voice showed no fluctuation, "You n think too simply about things. Have you considered, water can float a boat and also sink it?"
Shi Zhenhua’s gaze flickered.
ng iling stood up.
"I admit, you are a hero, but that was up till today. All your fa and accomplishnts may turn to dust in the near future. Even your na, Shi Zhenhua, may beco an eternal ridicule."
Shi Zhenhua returned to calm.
"iling, you are also Qian Qian’s mother. Just because I failed you, doesn’t an every man in the world is heartless."
ng iling chuckled slightly, showing her first smile since the visit.
She stood, looking down majestically.
"So, you’re gambling on ’conscience’, Shi Zhenhua?"
Shi Zhenhua said nothing.
"If you lose, you’ll lose everything. Since you own a dog, you presumably won’t be lonely."
ng iling no longer stayed, turned around to leave.
Sitting in the courtyard, Shi Zhenhua closed his eyes, bathing in the purest sunlight of the day, he rested in contemplation.
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