Chapter 1660: Promise? (1)
“Otherwise, I’ll miss out on a golden opportunity. It’s the same in the world of business and relationships. Uncle Dongfang, I’m afraid that no one has experienced this more deeply than me.”
Before Dongfang Gan could finish, Lan Xiu completed his sentence.
He put down the white chess piece in his hand and sighed softly. “I’m too cautious. I was afraid of cracks appearing in many things, so I’ve always been careful. I’m afraid that once I take that step, I won’t be able to go back to how it was.”
“Love and marriage are like a gamble. After taking that step, there are only two outcomes — acceptance and rejection. However, it’s only when you’ve done it that you won’t have any regrets. If you’ve been working hard to fight for it, you might not have lost to Fujiwara and Qi Lei. I know my own daughter. She’s not the type of person who would give up everything for love. Instead, she’s an extremely protective person. Since things have come to this, Xiu, I’m afraid that you can only…”
“I know that she’s very protective of Qi Lei now. After all…”
“It’s good that you know. You’ve been on your own for so many years, and you’re not young anymore. Don’t wait any longer. You don’t have much to look forward to. It’s time for you to worry about yourself. I promised your father that I would take good care of you. If you’re not doing well, I won’t know how to explain to your father. Don’t be too silly, waiting is often useless, especially when it comes to matters of the heart,” Dongfang Gan advised.
“I know. Uncle Dongfang, please don’t worry. I know what to do. I’m not putting much thought into these matters at the moment.”
If it was not going to be her, how was he to accept it?
The name Dongfang Liuyun had long been around him. He could even smell her breath when he closed his eyes. How could he accept other women? Since he could not have them, he might as well…
“There are many nice girls in this world. Don’t focus only on Liuyun. If you’re willing, Uncle will…”
“There’s no need, Uncle Dongfang. Other girls are nice, but they’re also other people. There are many girls in this world that are worth having, but they’re not Liuyun. They may be excellent, even better than her, but they may not understand the things I’ve experienced and what’s on my mind.”
Lan Xiu stopped what he was doing and said this.
“Just like how Auntie Song is irreplaceable to you, Uncle Dongfang.”
Dongfang Gan was stunned when he heard that—
“But Auntie Song and I are different. We’ve been husband and wife for decades after all, and you and Liuyun…”
“Uncle Dongfang, you don’t have to worry about me. I’m fine. I’m used to it already. It’s just that I should have one less person to miss now, the rest hasn’t changed much. However things were in the past will stay the same in the future. So, Uncle Dongfang, you don’t have to worry about me. We’re all people who want Liuyun to live a good life. I’ve always respected you as if you were my father, and she, she’s my sister. Although I admit that I’m very unwilling, if Qi Lei can really help her live a better life then I won’t say anything—”
“If Qi Lei doesn’t give her the life she wants, I won’t give up again.” Lan Xiu said this with a deep voice. His tone was firm, but only he understood that the chances of the future were too small. Dongfang Liuyun was someone who would not turn back since she had made her choice, unless…
“It’s good that you can think like that, but listen to me. If you find the right person, don’t let go of the opportunity. In this lifetime, many people don’t just live it, they live and endure it. Don’t mistreat yourself. You can decide the kind of life you want to live.”
As Dongfang Gan spoke, the chess piece in his hand quickly fell onto the chessboard.
Only then did Lan Xiu nod. “I understand. Uncle Dongfang, no need to worry about me. How are things going at the company recently?”
Ever since he met Dongfang Liuyun the last time, Lan Xiu had not gone to look for her. Instead, he had sorted out his emotions. He did not pay too much attention to the matters of the Dongfang Group, but he knew that Dongfang Liuyun’s days were probably not smooth sailing.
“It’s still the same. It’s not easy on Liuyun’s end. Next month’s Mid-autumn Festival new product launch will be handled by her team. This is a test.”
“I believe in her capabilities.”
“I don’t doubt it. It’s just that my heart aches a little. She’s only been in the company for a short while, but she’s already lost a lot of weight. She’s already as thin as a sheet.”
As Dongfang Gan spoke, his dark eyes were filled with fatherly care and love.
“The things I brought over just now are all good nutrition products. In addition, Uncle, your culinary skills are so good. If you get her to come home more often, she will be able to make up for it soon. Don’t worry.”
“She rarely comes back. She had a bit of a falling out with your Auntie Song. You know, she has always been unhappy with your Auntie Song’s actions. She has a deep grudge against her, so she doesn’t want to make things unpleasant when she comes back,” said Dongfang Gan helplessly.
“She often tells me that the problem between her and Auntie Song is historical, hierarchical, and they have different values in life.”
“Both of them are so domineering and independent. How can you expect them to be calm? The fire in this backyard of this house was not something that happened in a day or two. I have long been used to it. I will be fine as long as it’s two against one. Come, let’s play chess. It’s your turn.”
“Okay…”
…
With people like Lin Yuanyuan pressuring her, it was expected that Dongfang Liuyun’s work would not go smoothly, just like today.
“Secretary Ding, is today’s report not here yet? I’m about to go out. Hurry up and send the report over.”
Dongfang Liuyun stood under the shelf with her head lowered. As she flipped through the information in her hands, she said to Ding Xiaoling, who was clearing up the table.
“I’ve already asked the secretary to go and get it, but there’s still no news. Previously, Manager Lin said that our report didn’t meet the standards, so Secretary Zhang took it back and redid it before submitting it again. I remember it was in the morning, and it’s already afternoon. Logically speaking, Manager Lin should have finished reviewing it by now, right?”
As Ding Xiaoling spoke, she was also a little worried.
Meanwhile, Dongfang Liuyun frowned slightly as she listened. She suddenly raised her head from the document and looked at Ding Xiaoling
“You handed it in this morning? Call and ask immediately. I’m a little pressed for time here.”
“Okay, Manager Yun. I’ll call and ask now.”
As Ding Xiaoling spoke, she quickly dialed Secretary Zhang’s landline number…