Free Web NovelChapter 776: Cannon Fodder in the Real World (22)
After that, Jiang Lai stayed at the Huang Family for a while.
The days passed comfortably, with everything served on a silver platter, living more freely than a princess of ancient times.
Over time, Jiang Lai found it boring again.
Though she hadn’t been in contact with the outside world, she knew how fiercely Jiang Li and his group were bouncing around.
Ever since finding out that Thelion Technology Company was founded by her, Jiang Li mobilized various forces to suppress her company.
Jiang Lai didn’t care and let them continue to bounce around.
A foreign company that initially agreed to a partnership with her, now suddenly changed its mind, willing to pay a penalty just to break the contract.
Then just terminate it.
Jiang Lai didn’t bother with much talk, took the penalty fee, and destroyed the contract.
Later, as for who this business went to, Jiang Lai knew full well.
This was indeed a big deal, with the other side directly ordering four million chips. Even at the lowest price, the total transaction amounted to nearly five billion.
Jiang Li certainly valued this deal; otherwise, he wouldn’t have started greasing the wheels so early.
Not only did Mr. Huang benefit, but the shipping companies along the entire coastal line received considerable perks.
The bulk definitely went to Mr. Huang. The gifts alone were worth millions, not to mention the high commissions given.
"Your big brother is capable; if he wasn’t greedy and worked honestly for you, your Jiang Family would dominate this industry in the future."
"How could a capable person possibly be willing to be subordinate?"
"Then he should leave the Jiang Family and start his own business! Back then, as a little girl, you managed to carve out a path even when the Jiang Family almost monopolized the market! While he, a grown man, only knows to covet the benefits in front of him that aren’t his!
Just saying it makes me feel ashamed."
Jiang Lai merely smiled upon hearing this.
Mr. Huang is somewhat biased.
He holds inherently patriarchal views, thinking that men and women are born different.
Of course, Jiang Lai never thought of changing his mindset at such an old age.
As long as he supports what she is doing now, that is enough.
"Alright, being idle is just being idle; I’ll go with the trip out to sea this time."
"Lai Lai, your Uncle Huang accepted the benefits; no matter how many grudges you and your brother have had before, you cannot joke with my reputation. freēwēbnovel.com
I don’t want to have my reputation ruined in my old age."
Mr. Huang was worried that Jiang Lai might mess things up; whether or not they make money doesn’t matter, but if this deal goes wrong, his Huang Family’s reputation would be ruined.
Jiang Lai looked at him helplessly.
"Why would I go against money? Most of the money he spent on greasing the wheels ended up in my pocket, so of course, I’m going to earn this money."
For every hundred Jiang Li earns, he has to spend fifty on greasing the wheels.
Jiang Lai sits back and takes half the profit without doing anything; she’s not stupid.
Mr. Huang nodded.
"As long as you understand, people should never go against money; whatever deep grudges you have should take a backseat in the face of making money."
"I understand."
To make money, to uphold the reputation.
Jiang Lai assured that his goods would have no issues at sea.
"Go tell Yu Bai, he’s in charge of these matters now. I’m old and no longer involved.
Be careful when going out to sea; this route passes through the Philippines, where things are unstable.
Though generally, nothing happens, don’t be too tense, just listen to Yu Bai’s instructions, and don’t act recklessly."
Mr. Huang did not constrain Jiang Lai’s thoughts.
If she wants to go, she should; how else will she know her capabilities?
He knows this kid, Jiang Lai, has great fortune ahead, so she shouldn’t live in complete safety in the greenhouse now.
She needs to see more and venture out, so later when he’s no longer around, this girl can protect herself well.
"Sigh..."
Thinking of this, Mr. Huang sighed.
What a pity.
Huang Chen is a good kid.
Steady, obedient, smart, and with a compassionate heart.
Such a person can’t be a leader but is excellent enough to be behind the scenes.
Mr. Huang intended to match him with Jiang Lai, hoping that Jiang Lai could have a partner in the future, someone to protect her during difficult times.
What a pity, what a pity.
That kid is too foolish.
"Uncle Huang..."
"Don’t call me uncle anymore in the future; like the others, call me Dad Huang."
"Dad Huang."
Jiang Lai smoothly changed the way she addressed him.
Mr. Huang laughed heartily, directly sending someone to bring a big red envelope over.
Jiang Lai almost didn’t catch it, surprised by its weight.
Looking at the square envelope, upon opening it, it held a hefty gold bar inside.
With its weight labeled.
One kilogram.
Two pounds, no wonder it’s so heavy.
"This is the fee for changing your address; I’ve been prepared for this day."
"Thank you, Dad Huang."
The necessary procedures were not missed. After receiving the fee, Jiang Lai kneeled on the soft mat to serve tea to Mr. Huang, officially becoming his goddaughter, just like his other children.
"From now on, you are like the other children, all siblings!"
Shi Yubai had just reached the door when he heard this sentence.
He paused slightly, then quickly walked in.
Then he saw Jiang Lai kneeling to serve tea, calling him Dad Huang.
Instantly, a layer of coldness covered the man’s eyes.
He walked forward, expressionlessly watching this scene.
"Yu Bai, you came at the right time; now you have another sister, Jiang Lai, meet your big brother."
Jiang Lai turned to look at him.
"Big Brother."
Shi Yubai’s lips were tightly pressed as he stared at Jiang Lai’s face without blinking.
"Lai Lai doesn’t understand, and neither do you, Dad?"
Mr. Huang frowned upon hearing this.
"What do you mean?"
"The master just left today, predicting today’s fortune, the children’s chamber is in great misfortune.
Adding children today is bad for you, and bad for Jiang Lai."
"Really?"
Mr. Huang hastily asked someone to bring over today’s fortune verdict, and surely, it wrote:
Children’s chamber: Great misfortune.
This master was invited from Thailand by Mr. Huang, dedicated to predicting daily fortune for the Huang Family.
In this business, the word "misfortune" is especially taboo.
Seeing this, he first frowned and pondered for a while, then glanced at Shi Yubai.
"Where is the master?"
"I’ll bring him over now."
The master came and confirmed what was written on the verdict.
Moreover, not only today, but he also said that Mr. Huang would henceforth have no children in his fate.
Forcing it would bring backlash.
Mr. Huang looked heavy, turning to Jiang Lai.
"Sigh... good child..."
"I’ll call you Dad Huang from now on, even if we aren’t father and daughter, our bond is stronger than that of father and daughter.
Dad Huang, don’t be so regretful."
At this moment, Shi Yubai spoke.
"Lai Lai is right; one doesn’t have to be father and daughter to fulfill filial duties. In the future, Jiang Lai will surely fulfill the filial piety of a child to you."
Mr. Huang looked at him, his gaze somewhat deep.
Shi Yubai’s expression remained natural.
"Dad, the port’s goods have been arranged, and we can set out tonight."
"Jiang Lai will go along. Make sure to keep an eye on her, with safety as the priority."
