Eighties Sweetheart Wife
Chapter 269: How Much to Give?_1

Chapter 269: Chapter 269: How Much to Give?_1

Xia Xindong’s requirements were quite simple. First, he admitted that his health was problematic and that he needed rest and a peaceful environment, which meant it was out of the question for him to go to Beidu or any other place.

Second, the pharmaceutical factory could be established in Nanshan County Town.

Third, he would need a complete personal file afterwards.

There was no need to discuss these demands, so they were agreed to on the spot. They were well aware of Xia Xindong’s situation and understood that it would probably be impossible to separate him from his family.

Wei Qingmei was from the health department, so she was naturally in attendance, yet somewhat preoccupied.

She dared not look at her master for fear of witnessing his cold and icy demeanor.

However, her master was paying close attention to Song Yunuan the entire time.

Song Yunuan, this little girl was quite formidable.

She had Shangguan Yunqi wrapped around her finger.

Including the usually wise Xia Bowen, even in his discomfiture, he didn’t dare to show the slightest discontent.

From beginning to end, everyone could see that it was the foolish Shangguan Yunqi who, living aimlessly all these years, had shot himself in the foot.

Shangguan Yunqi?

This lifetime had been too smooth-sailing for him.

A bit too ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth.

If he had taken Song Yunuan seriously and been cautious in dealing with her, just like Xia Bowen did, he would not have been skinned and deboned.

Wei Qingmei snapped out of her reverie and glanced at Song Yunuan discreetly, then quickly averted her gaze.

And at that moment, as they were discussing where to build the factory and the lab, Kou County managed to suppress his excitement and said, "I have no experience, but if needed, just give the command, and our Nanshan County Town will support the project with all our might."

Old Mr. Gong was the most anxious.

He was even hoping to produce the medicine immediately so his son could be the first test subject.

But he had to wait.

De Ming said, "I need to report back to the leadership."

The usually silent Gu Huai’an spoke up, "The test flight base can provide some of the lab equipment."

De Ming’s eyes lit up. That was truly good news.

The discussion then continued.

Throughout the whole process, Song Yunuan had not spoken.

Because what she had to say was to be discussed privately after the meeting, not in the presence of everyone.

So only De Ming, Xia Bowen, Song Yunuan, and Xia Xindong remained in the conference room.

Xia Xindong didn’t know what Little Nuan had planned,

but all he had to do was listen.

Song Yunuan said, "Old Master Xia, I asked you to stay because this is a family matter, which shouldn’t be made known to outsiders."

Xia Bowen: ...

Why didn’t you say it was a family matter when you were setting a trap for Shangguan Yunqi?

De Ming’s eyes gleamed brightly.

The little girl knew how to speak, implying that he wasn’t an outsider.

Even if Xia Bowen had a belly full of complaints, his face remained earnest as he said, "Little Nuan, now that no outsiders are present, feel free to express any ideas or requests you have."

Yet internally, he felt a twinge of regret once more.

Little Nuan was only seventeen, yet she possessed a brilliant mind and extraordinary abilities.

What might she be like when she grew older?

He was not a good man, and reconciliation was impossible in this lifetime, but he sincerely hoped Little Nuan would not end up harmed like Zhong Yong.

Even if they did not acknowledge it, she was still his descendant.

Song Yunuan blinked and said, "Old Master Xia, I shouldn’t be the one to raise this request; it would be better if you took the initiative."

Take the initiative?

Even De Ming couldn’t figure out what Xia Bowen needed to take the initiative on.

Acknowledge their ancestry and return to the fold?

No, no, no, that was definitely not it.

What was that?

Perhaps from dealing with Song Yunuan too much, Xia Bowen experienced a stroke of genius at this moment. He said, "I will give compensation."

Song Yunuan held up three fingers.

Xia Bowen said, "Alright, thirty years of compensation, I’ll give it, I must give it."

At this point, Xia Bowen truly breathed a sigh of relief.

Song Yunuan asked again, "How much will you give?"

Without any hesitation, Xia Bowen replied, "All of my fortune."

Song Yunuan expressed satisfaction. "When you have drafted the specific amount, have my uncle deliver it all to me."

Xia Bowen replied, "Alright."

Song Yunuan continued, "As for Shangguan Heng’s compensation, we can sort it out after he arrives."

At this time, Xia Bowen and De Ming exchanged glances.

Could Shangguan Heng come?

Song Yunuan then went to see Xia Xindong. "Uncle, is there anything you’d like to add?"

Xia Xindong felt as though he was slowly reshaping the world he loathed.

Without a second’s thought, he shook his head. "There’s nothing to add."

Xia Bowen sighed and said to De Ming, "I’ll go find Police Officer Lew."

After Xia Bowen had left, Song Yunuan said to De Ming, "Uncle De, I have an unreasonable request."

De Ming: What?

Then, he immediately said, "Just speak your mind."

Song Yunuan first sighed deeply, conveying her distress. "Actually, I didn’t want things with Old Master Xia to come to this, no matter what, we are blood relatives. But contrary to my wishes, it has come to this situation."

De Ming kept silent, just waiting for Song Yunuan to continue.

Song Yunuan went on, "It hasn’t been easy for the old man to reach where he is today. If he had built everything depending on his wife and her family, then losing it wouldn’t matter.

But as someone who started with nothing, everything he achieved was through his own struggle. Not to mention his foolish and vicious brother, Third Child Xia, just take the people of Xia family village, to whom he has given a lot of help.

The cousins in the clan are nowadays living quite comfortably back in the hometown, and there are those friends who followed him..."

De Ming didn’t expect Song Yunuan to say these things.

He suddenly felt even more contempt for Xia Bowen, thinking: You could help your clansmen and brothers, but couldn’t you care for your children? After all these years, had you even inquired a little, your son wouldn’t have been locked up for thirty years.

De Ming really hadn’t expected Xia Bowen to be such a person and had his own judgments about him.

Indeed, birds of a feather flock together.

He and Shangguan Yunqi were no different, neither of them were good.

De Ming looked over to Xia Xindong.

Xia Xindong stated, "You don’t need to look at me. I wasn’t just making excuses at the meeting earlier. I’ve always been locked in the basement, not interacting with others. Whatever Little Nuan says is correct."

De Ming blinked, "...Little Nuan, please continue."

Song Yunuan said, "I am also aware that the joint venture company is a pilot project, under the scrutiny of many eyes. While Old Master Xia may be unscrupulous and not a good person, his ability in finance cannot be denied. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been chosen for the major role. My uncle and I hope that the organization and the leadership will consider this when making their decision, allowing him to continue his role as chairman without being affected by Shangguan Yunqi’s actions."

De Ming looked at Song Yunuan with a complex expression and after a long moment said, "I admire your magnanimity."

Song Yunuan gave an embarrassed smile.

But a trace of coldness flashed through her eyes.

Xia Bowen felt that he had done all he could at work, considering his demeanor at the meeting, he seemed prepared to be dismissed.

But she was determined not to let him step down, which was why she spoke well of him.

Besides, blocking someone’s financial path is akin to killing their parents. There were many who depended on Xia Bowen, and if he fell, they would be doomed too. So, for the moment, she couldn’t afford to be too hated.

Another point was that it seemed most people were currently on her side, holding Xia Bowen and Shangguan Yunqi in contempt.

Because they were the underdogs.

People tend to sympathize with the underdog.

We won’t mention Shangguan Yunqi, just Xia Bowen.

If he became destitute and was brought low suddenly, people would immediately start to sympathize with him.

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