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Chapter 980 - 977: Yanhuang Is Our Child

Chapter 980: Chapter 977: Yanhuang Is Our Child

"Xiao Yan, you’re here?"

Before Tong Xiaohua could come out from the kitchen, the senior Tong, who had just finished watching a movie with Tong’s mom, strolled out with ease.

Yan Bo couldn’t shake the feeling that his future father-in-law looked exceptionally amiable today.

"Uncle Tong, has the movie ended?" Yan Bo stood up.

The senior Tong walked straight over, patted his shoulder, and gestured for him to sit down.

"It’s finished. Your aunt always likes to watch old movies. I could recite them by now..."

Yan Bo obediently sat down. At this point, he could be sure it wasn’t just his imagination—the senior Tong not only lacked any hostility towards him but also showed an unprecedented level of affection.

This affection felt a bit like being buddies, and a bit like the bond between the two grandpas.

"Uncle Tong, that’s called being romantic!"

The senior Tong chuckled and shook his head, "I don’t know about romantic, but it truly makes me sleepy."

Yan Bo pretended to check behind the man, "Uncle Tong, you can’t let Aunt Tong hear that."

So, when Tong Xiaohua and her mom entered the living room, they saw Yan Bo and the senior Tong, who previously hadn’t seen quite eye to eye, heads close together, muttering something to each other.

"Dad, what are you telling Yan Bo? It better not be badmouthing me."

Tong Xiaohua had made a round in the kitchen, and her previous unease had entirely disappeared.

"Why would you feel guilty? You’re my daughter; if I talked badly about anyone, it would never be about you."

The senior Tong protectively asserted his dominance, "Besides, what bad things could there be to say about you, right? Xiao Yan!"

Yan Bo naturally agreed, "Yes, even if Xiao Hua isn’t perfect, she is close to it!"

Tong Xiaohua couldn’t stand the two of them flattering one another—sometimes, when complements are too plentiful, they become hard to believe.

"Mom, let’s not mind them. We haven’t even had our drinks and they’re already acting drunk."

As soon as wine was mentioned, the senior Tong looked at Yan Bo, "Oh? Did you bring over some good wine?"

Yan Bo nodded, "It’s not exactly fine wine, but I did bring a couple of jars of freshly unearthed Osmanthus Brew from the Liu Winery."

Upon hearing this, the senior Tong became very pleased, stood up, and slapped his thigh. "Liu’s Osmanthus Brew? That’s some good stuff! Let me check it out!"

Halfway there, he turned back to Tong Xiaohua, "Xiao Hua, call your Uncle Ming. Tell him to come over and have a few drinks with me."

Tong Xiaohua looked at her mom and then at Yan Bo, clearly torn.

Tong’s mom nudged her, "Go ahead and call. It’s rare for your dad to be in such high spirits."

Tong Xiaohua, feeling helpless, followed her parents’ instructions and dialed the phone.

By the time she finished the call, the senior Tong had already inspected the wine and returned.

"Xiao Yan, the wine is excellent. Don’t leave tonight, stay and have a few drinks with us."

Yan Bo was already prepared for this, "Uncle Tong, of course."

Before dinner started, Yan Bo picked up the document bag on the coffee table and handed it to the senior Tong.

The senior Tong looked puzzled, "What’s this?"

Tong Xiaohua was also curious about what it was, "Dad, Yan Bo says it’s an indenture contract, if it’s too expensive we won’t sell, we aren’t in need of people in our family."

Yan Bo lifted his eyes and gave her a meaningful glance, "Really not lacking?"

Old Tong also looked at his daughter with interest, "Speaking of which, we really don’t lack for things like bodyguards and drivers. However, there is one position that is indeed vacant."

Tong Xiaohua was no fool, and after grasping the underlying meaning in Yan Bo and her father’s words, her face turned red again instantly.

Old Tong slightly lifted his lips in a chiding smile, "Look at you, no backbone at all!"

His precious daughter was clearly thoroughly charmed by this boy, Yan Bo. Fortunately, Yan Bo seemed to be a responsible person.

With her face red, Tong Xiaohua turned around and walked over to cuddle up next to her mother and sit down beside her.

Old Tong took out a stack of documents from a bag and reviewed them seriously.

After clearly reading the header, he looked up at Yan Bo with a hint of surprise.

"Xiao Yan, what is this?"

It was then that Yan Bo began to express his gratitude, "Uncle Tong, Auntie Tong, thank you for your trust and help. The current asset value of Yanhuang is clearly written here, so, based on the amount Xiaohua transferred to me this afternoon, I’ve calculated the corresponding shares. Does this look right to you?"

When he said this, Tong Xiaohua, who was sitting next to her mother, became restless, "Yan Bo, when did I ever say I wanted shares in Yanhuang?"

Old Tong, however, said nothing but gave Tong Xiaohua a calming glance and then signaled for Yan Bo to continue.

"Xiao Yan, tell us, what are you thinking?"

Since Yan Bo had prepared these documents, he naturally had a clear idea in mind.

"Uncle Tong, Auntie Tong, this is not a small amount of money. Of course, Xiaohua and I are planning for a lifetime together. But before we formally register our marriage, I think she should have some security, right? These shares will be completely under Xiaohua’s control in the future. Once the company’s finances are more flexible, she can choose to cash out the shares, or continue to hold them. I respect your wishes on this matter, and if Xiaohua wants to get involved in the management of Yanhuang, I am more than welcoming."

Feeling anxious, Tong Xiaohua tried to speak after Yan Bo finished, only to be preempted by Old Tong.

"Mmm, what Xiao Yan says is true. Of course, we trust that you will always treat Xiaohua well, but as life is unpredictable, this does indeed provide some security for Xiaohua."

"Dad!" Tong Xiaohua was exasperated. She had intended to help Yan Bo unconditionally, not to take advantage of the situation and carve up his company.

Yan Bo looked deeply into her eyes, "Xiaohua, I know you want to help me. My actions are not a rejection of your kindness."

Tong Xiaohua frowned slightly, "Yan Bo, Yanhuang is the fruit of your labor, doing it this way makes it seem like I have ulterior motives!"

Yan Bo looked back at her, "Xiaohua, Yanhuang is indeed my company, but for it to become a joint company, ours, gives it even more meaning to me. I believe I will manage the company even more diligently than before because it’s like our child."

Tong Xiaohua was taken aback; she never expected Yan Bo to liken Yanhuang to a child they shared.

While she was momentarily dazed, Old Tong quickly flipped through the documents in his hand, skim-reading the agreement.

"Xiaohua, sign the agreement," he said.

After reading it, he passed the agreement in front of Tong Xiaohua.

"Dad!" Tong Xiaohua glared at Old Tong, indignant, "You didn’t have this requirement during the day!"

Yan Bo hurriedly intervened, "Xiaohua, this is not Uncle Tong’s idea, it’s my own. I sincerely think this is good for both you and me. Just think about it, for the sake of our ’child’, where would I dare to slack off?"

Old Tong nodded, "Exactly, I agree with Xiao Yan’s point of view. A man performs better when he has responsibilities!"

Tong Xiaohua turned her head to look at her mother, hoping she would speak up for her.

Her mother simply patted her hand, "Xiaohua, I think Xiao Yan and your father are right, sign the agreement."

"Xiaohua, hurry up and sign the agreement, I will have the lawyer notarize it tomorrow."