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The husband and wife continued to fight with each other.
"Is it really serious? Are we really cut off from the Jin clan? Maybe the clan head is just throwing a fit and he’ll retract his decision once he calms down," Jin Chenggong’s wife said in a hopeful tone.
"Jin Liwei is a serious man. If he says something, then he’ll do it and it’s final," Jin Chenggong told her. "I know that he’s serious. All of these happened because of that slut Iris Long! If it wasn’t for her, then our branch family wouldn’t be cut off like this from the clan. Now we’re experiencing all of these shit because of her! How dare she ruin our lives?!!"
"You’re right. She’s really an evil woman. Everyone in high society thinks so, too. She’s the same as her mother who’s one of the biggest sluts in high society. I bet that Iris Long is only using the clan head and will divorce him later on to squeeze alimony from him just like how Wei Lan used Long Tengfei all those years ago."
"Evil has entered our clan and her name is Iris Long!"
Just a few seconds ago, the husband and wife were fighting each other but now they banded together against a common enemy—Iris Long.
Then Jin Chenggong received a call all of a sudden. After speaking for a couple of minutes, he returned to his wife with the ugliest expression on his face.
"What happened?" she asked him.
"Sir Lu Jianhong has fired me from my position in the board of directors!"
"What?!!!"
"That damned Jin Liwei! He must’ve called the old man and told lies in order to discredit me! Dammit!"
"Oh no! We’re ruined! Ruined, I say!"
"Shut up, woman! Don’t bother me with your noisy mouth! Let me think!"
Jin Chenggong left his wife and headed to an empty sitting room. Then he called someone on the phone.
"Hello?" Romeo Young answered the call after three rings.
"It’s me, Chenggong."
"I know. What’s the matter?"
Jin Chenggong told him everything that happened earlier that day at the Jin Family’s Old House.
Romeo Young was silent for a few moments, processing what Jin Chenggong told him.
"That’s very unfortunate," he said. "Iris Long is becoming a much bigger problem than what I first thought. Jin Liwei, too. It seems like that woman managed to seduce him to the point that he’ll even throw away blood relations just for her. Truly pathetic."
"Exactly." Jin Chenggong felt better after Romeo Young echoed his own thoughts out loud.
"We’ll do something about this. Don’t worry. I’ll assist your branch family in any way that I can. I’ll also tell my wife about your problem. I’m sure that her family there in China will be able to extend a helping hand to you. You’re my daughter’s biggest supporter in the board of directors. I’ll always be grateful for your help in championing Rose to become Jin Corporation’s next CMO back then," Romeo said.
"I’ve known Rose since she was only a little girl. She used to visit my house and play with my kids, nieces and nephews every summer. She’s such a smart girl and now she has grown up into an amazingly smart and successful woman. There is nobody else in the world more suitable to become the next Madam Jin except for her. Your daughter, Rose, is the only Madam Jin that I’ll ever accept in my life," Jin Chenggong declared.
"Thank you. I know that things are difficult for you and your family right now but just endure. We’ll help each other out to achieve our ambitions together. Once my daughter succeeds in becoming the next Madam Jin, we’ll remember your help and reinstate your branch family back to your previous status—no, we’ll place you in a higher position in the Jin clan and of course in Jin Corporation as well."
"Good, I like that! Yes, I’ll endure. My family will endure. All of us will endure until we achieve success!"
The two men were in two different countries but it was as if they were in front of each other. They dreamed of being on top together while planning the demise of Iris Long, trapping Jin Liwei into marriage with Rose Young, and acquiring the main family’s portion of Jin Corporation.
Regarding Sir Lu Jianhong, yes, they recognized him as a big problem. But he was already an old man. They only needed to wait it out for a few years, maybe even a decade, and he would eventually die. He hadn’t chosen his heir yet. He also never involved any of his Lu relatives in Jin Corporation, choosing to keep half of his portion of the company all to himself. What a greedy and selfish old bastard!
That was why his own flesh and blood grandson grew up to be such a happy-go-lucky guy. His grandson almost died by breaking his neck while skiing on a snowy mountain somewhere in the world—what a ridiculous way to die! However, it seemed that his grandson had now turned over a brand new leaf and had begun acquiring small business all over the country on his own. Despite this, Lu Zihao’s business achievements weren’t enough to make him deserving to inherit Sir Lu Jianhong’s half portion of Jin Corporation.
Thus, the only possible and acceptable candidate that everybody could think of was Jin Liwei himself, the current President-CEO of the company. By the time that Sir Lu Jianhong died and passed his half portion of the company to Jin Liwei, Romeo Young was confident that he and his daughter Rose would be able to control him. Then wouldn’t that make his Young family the puppet master pulling the strings behind the entirety of Jin Corporation?
Both Romeo Young and Jin Chenggong rubbed their hands in anticipation at the same time. They couldn’t wait for that moment to come. But for now, they needed to endure.
Endure.
And also to make sure to erase Iris Long, the biggest obstacle to their plans of controlling Jin Liwei.
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Long Ancestral Residence.
The sun had already set when Iris, Jin Liwei and their bodyguards reached the ancient residence that the main family of the Longs inherited from their noble ancestors many centuries ago. It was a dark and cold evening.
While they walked through the roofed walkway of the inner courtyard to the master wing, the couple talked about what happened earlier at the Jin Family’s Old House.
"Love, I’m sorry about what you experienced at my family home. I’m embarrassed by what you’ve seen about my Jin clan," Jin Liwei told his baby girl.
"Don’t apologize. It’s not your fault. To tell you the truth, I already expected it to happen so I’m not surprised at all. Yes, I felt angry but more than anger, I felt indifferent. They’re not worth my time," she replied.
"Yes, you’re right. They’re not worth your time. Don’t worry, love. If I can cut off Uncle Cheng—I mean Jin Chenggong’s branch family from the clan, I can cut off the others who dare disrespect you again. All of those who disrespect the wife of the clan head will be gone from the clan forever!"
Iris hugged his arm, a little shy that he was referring to her as his wife without adding the word "future" before it.
"I’m not your wife," she whispered.
"Not yet. But you will be."
She nodded.
The bodyguards walking around them—most of them single dogs—channeled the power of one of the elements and pretended that they were air. This was so that they wouldn’t drown too much from the overflowing dogfood the lovey-dovey couple kept on producing.
Not knowing that the bodyguards were suffering because of them, the inconsiderate couple continued whispering sweet nothings to each other.
That was until Iris remembered something and sighed while looking around the ancient ancestral place.
"You’ve already kicked out a branch family from your clan. I should feel sorry that it’s largely because of me but I’m not. That Jin Chenggong also dared disrespect Grandma Li and Auntie Yuyan. He and his equally disrespectful daughter deserve to be punished for how they acted earlier today. What happened with them reminded me of the same stupid political games the branch families of the Long clan are always playing.
"I guess I also have to do some cleaning in the Long clan as well, just like what you did with your Jin clan. What a hassle. I really don’t have much interest in the Long clan affairs but I guess I have to start interfering now, especially after what that stupid idiot did to Ying Yue. Suddenly dragging her into a painful custody battle for their son, our godson Little Jun.
"I won’t rest easy after all of the things he did to hurt my friend and our godson. It’s just a pity that I wasn’t able to buy that 5% shares of Long Industries when it was put on sale. Qiao Yu even offered more money above the asking price but it was declined because the seller didn’t like me."
Jin Liwei was quiet for a few moments, thinking about what she said. Finally, he spoke. "If they don’t want to sell shares to you because of their blind stupidity, then maybe they would be more willing to sell shares to me."
Iris quickly glanced up at him, then frowned. "But—"
"Matrimonial assets," he simply said.
"Oh..." She tilted her head to the side. "50/50 again?"
"En, if you want."
"Hmmm... That’s not a bad idea. I prefer to buy them solely under my name but I can’t do anything if the sellers don’t want to accept my offer of purchase. I guess this is the only way."
He kissed her forehead. "Think about it."
"Okay. I’ll talk to Qiao Yu about it. I want to hear what he thinks about your suggestion first. If they don’t want to sell shares to me, maybe he could throw your name around and they’ll be more willing to sell. We’ll buy it together. I can’t let that stupid idiot gain more shares than me any longer. The more foothold he gains in the clan and in Long Industries, the more arrogant he becomes into thinking that he could bully my friend and threaten her to take Little Jun away."
Jin Liwei’s expression turned cold and dangerous.
"Don’t worry, love. Grandpa Lu’s lawyer already contacted both of our lawyers. He already took over our godson’s custody case. With our three lawyers working together, there’s no way Long Hui would be able to successfully take our godson away from Jiang Ying Yue and from us. We won’t let it happen. Jiang Ying Yue and our godson are safe in our Dragon Palace mansion, especially now that Fifth Brother’s subordinates have tightened our property’s security even more."
She nodded, feeling better after hearing what he said.
Finally, they arrived at the main wing of the ancestral residence. Long Tengfei, Yang Jiahui and Meimei welcomed the couple. Iris and Jin Liwei gave them the souvenirs they brought home from France.
Then Iris handed two small objects to both Long Tengfei and Yang Jiahui. "These..." She cleared her throat and tried again. "These keychains are from my mother. She wants me to give them to you."
Long Tengfei didn’t take the tiny keychain, so Yang Jiahui had no choice but to take both of them herself.
"They’re so tiny and cute," she said in an appreciative tone. "Please thank your mother."
"I will." Iris was relieved that Yang Jiahui was a kind woman and didn’t make things awkward like Long Tengfei.
To make up for the unimpressive keychains that Wei Lan bought, Jin Liwei handed his future father-in-law the seventy-year old vintage cognac from his own cellar while Iris gave a big Orchidia Beauty gift basket to Yang Jiahui.
This time, Long Tengfei finally displayed an appreciative expression. He was obviously pleased by his future son-in-law’s gift to him.
As for Yang Jiahui, she was delighted.
"Oh! Orchidia Beauty products! And so many! Thank you, Xiulan!"
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Meimei interrupted her aunt’s happiness. "Whoa, Xiulan. Did Jinjing approve of you giving so many products away for free? She’ll complain to you about the company’s budget again."
Yang Jiahui’s excitement turned to concern instead. "Oh. Xiulan, is it really alright to give me this many Orchidia Beauty products? I don’t want you to get into trouble."
Iris gave a subtle glare at Meimei before smiling at Yang Jiahui. "Of course, Auntie. Don’t worry about it. You mustn’t forget that Orchidia Beauty is MY company. If it makes you feel better, these products are the last batch of samples that I’m free to give away for this month. I decided to give them all to you."
Indeed, Yang Jiahui felt better after hearing Iris’ assurance.
Meimei pouted. "Then what about me? You gave so many to Auntie but where’s my Orchidia Beauty free samples?"
"Didn’t you already mooch some from Clover?"
"You knew about that? Did she tell you?"
"Of course I know. I’m the company owner. Besides, it’s not like Clover is doing anything questionable behind my back. She also receives a set number of free samples every month. She could give it away to anyone as she likes. You two are the only ones acting like you’re doing something illegal."
Meimei giggled. "True. It just feels exciting that way. It gets me into a dangerous yet thrilling mood that is very important when I write my webtoon."
"Your webtoon is very entertaining. I’ve almost caught up to the latest chapter. I can see why it became extremely popular. Congratulations," Iris told her friend.
"Thanks, Xiulan!"
"And if you really like to receive more free products, then you must attend my company’s launch tomorrow. We’ll be giving out gift packages to all the guests who attend. They’re the full market versions of the products, not free samples."
"Really? That’s great! I can’t wait! Don’t worry! I already worked extra hard this past week on my webtoon so that I can take the day off tomorrow! I’ll definitely attend! Besides, that bossy bitch Chen Fei will kill me if I don’t come."
Iris chuckled and nodded.
Later, the group headed to the dining hall. Jin Liwei spoke with Long Tengfei and Yang Jiahui about the France trip, while Iris and Meimei continued to chat with each other.
Meimei had big, dark eye bags. She also looked, er, fatter—COUGH COUGH—"bigger" than the last time Iris had seen her.
"Stress eating," Meimei said after noticing Iris trying to covertly look at her body. "My webtoon has entered a dramatic and emotional arc. I’m always crying whenever I’m working on it. Not to mention that many of my readers are demanding for faster and longer releases. Eating makes me feel better. It soothes me."
Iris only nodded, choosing not comment about it.
They finally arrived at the dining hall and were seated around the table. Iris and Jin Liwei noticed that there was an extra seating placement. Even Meimei looked confused.
"Is there someone else joining us?" Iris asked.
Yang Jiahui began acting nervous.
Long Tengfei cleared his throat before replying, "Your brother."
Iris, Jin Liwei and Meimei’s expressions turned dark.
Right at that moment, Long Hui arrived led by the old chamberlain. When he saw Iris and Jin Liwei, his expression also became ugly.
"Why are you here?" he asked, his tone filled with spite.
"That’s what I want to know, too," Iris said, her tone cold.
Long Hui sneered. "Of course I’ll be here. I live here, not like you."
Jin Liwei narrowed his eyes and was about to open his mouth to join the argument, but Iris squeezed his hand under the table, silently telling him to let her do the talking this time.
"Yes, you live in the compound at another wing, not here in the master’s wing. You’re not the head of the clan, so you’re not the master. Father is still alive so don’t go around claiming that you live here in the master’s wing. Based on your attitude, it sounds like you can’t wait for Father to die and replace him as the next head of the clan," Iris retorted without mercy.
Long Tengfei’s expression turned black. He encouraged healthy competition between his children, usually not minding them talking about inheritance after his death, but he didn’t like watching his children fighting and hating each other like this.
"What are you talking about?!" Long Hui glared at Iris before hurriedly telling Long Tengfei, "Father, don’t believe her. I didn’t say anything like that. Little Sister is the one talking about such a morbid topic about you, not me. I don’t want you to die, Father. I want you to live a long life."
"Enough!" Long Tengfei shouted.
Silence.
The atmosphere was heavy and tense. They glared at each other, the invisible antagonistic sparks shooting between them.
Iris and Jin Liwei vs. Long Hui.
It was Long Hui who looked away first and said, "I didn’t know that you’ll have guests. I don’t want to disturb your dinner so please excuse me. I’ll return to my residence." Then he started walking away.
"Come back here. You’re eating dinner with us," Long Tengfei called him back.
"I don’t want to eat with him—" Meimei started to complain.
"Xiao Mei!" Yang Jiahui reprimanded her niece, shooting her a warning look.
Meimei shut up but continued giving Long Hui a dark look. The man might be her Uncle Tengfei’s son, but she couldn’t forgive Long Hui for insulting and hurting her two friends, Iris and Jiang Ying Yue. He hadn’t apologized to either of them yet.
Iris and Jin Liwei both had cold expressions. Their combined aura conveyed an image of a frozen and forbidding hell.
Long Hui looked around. "It’s only the two of you? You didn’t bring Jiang Ying Yue and Long Jun?"
The couple didn’t reply to his question, making Long Hui glare at them even more.
Then Iris stood up all of a sudden. "I’m not feeling well. Father, Auntie Jiahui, please excuse Liwei and me. Darling, take me home."
"Xiulan, stay," Long Tengfei said in a softer tone but it was still strict and commanding.
Iris’ stubborn streak didn’t want to listen to him. She wasn’t the least bit intimidated by Long Tengfei. He was like a mouse compared to her draconian parents in her past life, especially her artic-cold mother.
Her mouth pressed together into a tight and thin line. "We’re going. Let’s go, darling."
Jin Liwei also stood up and started following her.
Yang Jiahui panicked. "Wait! Xiulan, Liwei, please stay. You too, Hui. I...It’s actually my idea to invite all of you for dinner tonight. Please don’t blame your father. If you want to blame someone, then blame me."
Iris’ hard expression softened a little. She and Jin Liwei stopped walking away but they didn’t return to the dinner table yet. Same thing with Long Hui. The scene came to a standstill.
"I’m sorry for not warning you beforehand," Yang Jiahui continued saying. "If I did, I knew that nobody of you would even want to come. So forgive me if I tricked you into coming tonight."
"It’s not your fault, Auntie!" Meimei interjected.
Yang Jiahui smiled sadly at her niece before looking at the two opposing sides with nervous uncertainty. Her husband, Long Tengfei, continued to sit at the head of the table with a seemingly impassive expression. His eyes, however, showed a similar nervous uncertainty as his wife.
"Both your father and I are well aware of the conflict between you. Hui, Xiulan, you are brother and sister. Your father and I can’t bear to watch you fighting against each other like this anymore. I invited you all for dinner tonight hoping that we can at least have a meaningful conversation. Let’s talk about the issues between you. It won’t be pleasant, I know, but conversation is still important," Yang Jiahui said, trying to explain herself.
The two opposing sides didn’t reply. The dining hall once again descended into a heavy and tense silence.
Iris no longer cared about the dinner. She wanted to go home. After what happened at the Jin Family’s Old House and then Grandma Li’s health scare earlier, Iris had no mental and emotional energy to deal with any negativity for the rest of the day. She was about to pull Jin Liwei and leave but Meimei’s pleading eyes stopped her.
’Please do this for my aunt,’ her eyes seemed to implore her.
Iris sighed. Her friend was asking something of her. It wasn’t that difficult to do but it was, without a doubt, a great bother.
"Fine," she eventually said, sighing once again. "Come, darling. Let’s join everyone for dinner."
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Dinner was an ordeal for everyone. Nobody had an appetite. The atmosphere was heavy and tense, making everyone uncomfortable.
As the elders, Long Tengfei and Yang Jiahui tried to act as if everything was normal. They forced themselves to eat, even though the food tasted like sand in their mouths at that moment.
Meimei began stress eating, shoving food into her mouth nonstop, much like her twin bro, the food-vacuum Dom. Although she was eating a lot, it didn’t look like she was enjoying it.
The two men, Jin Liwei and Long Hui ate mechanically. Both of their expressions were cold, but they still continued to eat. They also looked like they weren’t enjoying the food.
As for Iris, she didn’t bother eating. After a couple of bites, she simply stopped. She just sat there with her hands on her lap and watched her darling eating beside her.
Perhaps the atmosphere became too much for Yang Jiahui until she couldn’t bear it anymore because she shot a meaningful look at her husband, silently telling him to do something.
Long Tengfei carefully set his chopsticks down. Then he cleared his throat to get everyone’s attention. The others stopped eating and looked at him.
"Hui, Xiulan, the two of you are my children. You are brother and sister. As your father, I want you to stop fighting like this. Talk to each other and try to solve all of the issues between you."
Silence.
Finally, Iris was the one who responded to Long Tengfei first. "Your eldest son is the one who should stop hurting and make peace first with my friend Ying Yue and my godson Little Jun. He’s the one who caused this mess. Once he asks for Ying Yue’s forgiveness and she forgives him, then that’s the time that I will stop fighting with him."
Everyone noticed that she stopped referring to Long Hui as her "Elder Brother", referring him to Long Tengfei as "your eldest son" instead.
Long Hui glared at her. "I’m the one who caused this mess?! Jiang Ying Yue was the one who cheated on me first!"
"She didn’t," Jin Liwei interjected. "Jiang Ying Yue and my Eldest Brother Lin Yehan aren’t in a relationship. They only met the weekend before you saw the photos of them together. That was just a coincidence. I don’t think that they’re even friends. Eldest Brother Lin Yehan is a man of integrity. He’ll never destroy a committed relationship by having a love affair with one of the parties involved. You’re the only one who latched onto this idea that they’re cheating on you even though it’s not true. You didn’t even let the mother of your child explain her side of the story. You were just trying to find a reason to break up with her so that you can marry your current fiancée who’s richer and has a status in high society compared to Jiang Ying Yue. Truly a pathetic man who can’t even own up to your motives and decisions and just keeps on blaming others for the mess you made."
Long Hui was triggered by what Jin Liwei said about him. "What did you say, you bastard?!"
"Don’t you dare call my fiancé a bastard!" Iris also raised her voice at him.
"Enough!" Long Tengfei banged his hand on the dinner table, making some of the dinnerware bounce dangerously.
Long Hui immediately stopped, acting like a well-behaved son. Years of being trained and disciplined as the successor since he was a young child made him unable to openly defy his father. He could only do things behind Long Tengfei’s back. If it was face to face, he didn’t have the courage to do it.
On the other hand, Iris wasn’t the least bit affected by Long Tengfei. She even shot a cold look at her "father".
"I’m sorry to say this, Father. But I can’t accept that you’re not doing anything while your son is doing all of these things to hurt the mother of your grandson. Little Jun is caught in the middle of this mess! You didn’t hear how your grandson was screaming and crying—he was so scared, poor child—when this jerk barged into their condo unit and fought with Ying Yue," she told Long Tengfei.
"You! Stop it! Don’t try to influence how Father should think," Long Hui said in a hurry, a slightly panicked look in his eyes as he glanced at his father.
Iris ignored Long Hui and continued speaking directly to Long Tengfei. "Father, I know that you prefer to leave us, your children, to decide on how we live our lives. This son of yours is intent on hurting my friend and taking advantage of her weakness and powerlessness. He’s using their son, your grandson, to hurt her and validate his mistaken sense of dominance in their relationship. If you’re just going to let him do what he wants in this matter, then please don’t stop me if I want to simply protect my friend and your grandson from his attacks. Between him and them, I choose my godson and my friend! Little Jun has no future with this jerk! He’ll only bring Little Jun into a world of hurt if he successfully gains custody of your grandson!"
"Who are you calling a jerk?! And what do you mean my son has no future with me?! I can give my son a brighter and much better future than Jiang Ying Yue! She’s only a bodyguard! How can a mere bodyguard compare to me and what I can give to our son?!"
"You fucking asshole! How dare you call Big Sis Yue a ’mere bodyguard’?!! How dare you?!!!" Meimei yelled at Long Hui, waving a fork in a threatening manner at him. It was as if there was nothing in the world that she wanted to do right now but to stab him with the fork.
"Xiao Mei, stop! Don’t interfere with their discussion!" Yang Jiahui reprimanded her niece.
"Auntie, I can’t stop! He just insulted my friend! Unforgivable! And you call this a discussion? What part of this is a discussion? This is fighting, that’s what this is!"
"You—" Yang Jiahui closed her eyes, helpless at her niece.
With Meimei riled up like this, of course Iris also felt offended for her friend. If eyes could shoot fire, hers would be like a military-grade flamethrower burning Long Hui alive.
"Ying Yue might not be able to afford what you can give Little Jun with her own money, but I can! Liwei can! We both can! We’ll assist her in every way that we can in raising her son! Little Jun is our godson and what you can give him, Liwei and I can give him many times over!"
"Correct," Jin Liwei said.
Long Hui banged both of his hands on the table and shouted at the couple. "Long Jun is not your son! He’s MY son! I have every right to take him! I’m in a much better position than Jiang Ying Yue to raise him!"
"Don’t you dare yell at Xiulan," Jin Liwei warned him in a low, dangerous voice.
"Stay out of this! You’re not even a Long! You’re an outsider of this family!"
"Liwei is my future husband. He’s MY family. He has every right to be here," Iris retorted.
"So you’re going to use Jin Liwei’s status and influence to suppress me?" Long Hui asked, daring her to answer with his expression.
"So what if I do? I just told you, he’s my future husband! His power is my power and my power is his power! This is what a relationship is! You don’t understand because you only think about yourself! You know what? I’m glad that you broke up with Ying Yue! She’s better off without a scum like you!"
"That’s right! She’s so lucky that you showed your true colours before you married! Good riddance to you!" Meimei butted in.
"Xiao Mei, please..."
Yang Jiahui pleaded to her niece to stop but Meimei was too fired up to listen to her aunt.
Long Hui ignored Meimei. He sneered at Iris. "Hah! So you’re admitting that you’re using Jin Liwei’s power for your own benefit! You’re exactly like your mother! That slut—"
"STOP IT!!!" Long Tengfei roared.
A glass of water crashed to the floor a few metres away from the table after he threw it.
Everyone became silent, even Iris. They could feel Long Tengfei’s fury.
In the end, the attempt to reconcile Iris and Long Hui during dinner by Long Tengfei and Yang Jiahui failed.
It failed miserably.
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Long Hui left everyone and marched off in anger to his own residence.
Iris, Jin Liwei and Meimei glared at his back. Yang Jiahui watched him leaving, a sad expression on her face, while Long Tengfei looked conflicted. Long Hui was still his eldest son after all.
"Jerk!!!" Meimei spat when Long Hui was gone.
"Xiao Mei, you should stop," Yang Jiahui said in an exhausted tone, massaging her temples.
"I’m only telling the truth, Auntie. Uncle Tengfei, your son is a big jerk!!!"
Yang Jiahui sighed, not bothering to scold her niece anymore.
Long Tengfei didn’t respond to Meimei, turning to Iris instead. "Xiulan, you shouldn’t have provoked your brother. He...he’s very stressed. It’s hectic at the company now, not to mention that he also has to deal with the custody battle."
Iris frowned. "And I’m not stressed? Ying Yue is not stressed? Father, my schedule is also very hectic. I’m not only juggling my showbiz career but also my studies and my businesses. But do you see me acting out, making a mess of things and hurting others? And also please remember that he’s not the only one dealing with the custody battle. Liwei and I are also very involved in it. If we leave your son to do what he wants, Ying Yue and your grandson will suffer. Liwei and I can’t do that, Father. We won’t leave Ying Yue on her own. She would be powerless to fight the custody battle without our help.
"And don’t forget that it’s your son who filed for this custody battle in the first place and made a mess of everyone’s lives! Yes, Ying Yue left him before when she was pregnant but they got back together. It was your son who left Ying Yue this time and started distancing himself. So excuse me, Father, but don’t tell me that I shouldn’t have provoked your son. He’s the one who provoked us first. What you’re asking me is to be understanding of him, but does he deserve it? Do you want me and Ying Yue to martyr ourselves over a man like him? No way!"
Silence.
Nobody dared speak after Iris’ impassioned speech. The tension in the air became too thick. After a few moments of heavy silence, Iris finally managed to calm herself down. Her angry expression smoothed out. It was as if she expelled most of the negativity inside of her with her earlier words.
"Father, I have a request," she said.
Long Tengfei looked at her now calm expression. "What is it?"
"I want to become more involved in Long Industries," she said.
Jin Liwei glanced at her, not surprised that she changed the topic all of a sudden.
In contrast, the others looked taken aback and confused. They knew that Iris never showed any interest in becoming involved in working at the family company before, aside from partnering with Long Industries for her company, Orchidia Beauty.
Despite this, Long Tengfei was still a full-fledged businessman and at the same time, a father. He smoothed out his own expression as well before speaking to his daughter in a serious tone.
"I know that Sir Lu Jianhong is your business mentor and that you’re a Cross Academy student. But even so, I can’t give you an important position in my company just like that. And I’m sure that you’re not asking me for an insignificant position, especially since you’re already the President and CEO of your own company. Your two brothers started from the bottom and worked their way up. Your sister Jingjing would have also done the same if you didn’t poach her from me after she graduated from business school. Even if you’re a genius, I can’t just give you a high position and hand it to you on a silver platter."
The others took on the role of spectators as they watched the father and daughter’s discussion. It felt weird because the conversation went into a completely different turn after the earlier heated argument between Iris and Long Hui. The change in topic was unexpected...and confusing.
"I understand, Father," Iris replied with a brief nod. "I won’t ask for much. Just this. Please make me the face of Long Industries. I’m a musician, a celebrity. That’s my calling in life, despite my other skills in business and languages. My fame has been experiencing quite a significant increase, especially after I won a number of awards earlier this year and at the Sommet International Film Festival in France. I’m now one of the most well-known faces in the country. The film festival has also made me a little more known in Europe."
She said all of these in a straightforward manner. There was no arrogance or hubris in her tone. She was simply stating facts.
"I’ll be an effective brand ambassador for Long Industries. With my current status as a celebrity, I know that I can greatly contribute in increasing and improving the company’s impression, reputation and presence among the Chinese people."
The corner of Jin Liwei’s mouth hooked upward into an almost unnoticeable smile. His smile might be small but it was filled with tremendous pride for his baby girl. He also nodded his head, approving of her "sales talk" about herself. Without a doubt, she was Grandpa Lu’s student.
Long Tengfei looked at his daughter for a long time, studying her. There was a quick flash of pride in his eyes before he hid it behind a stern expression.
"You know what you’re asking of me?" he asked.
"Of course, Father."
"You’ll have to work hard in fully understanding Long Industries. Brand ambassadors are different from normal endorsers that way. You won’t just endorse our company but also represent its entirety, including its values," he told her.
"Yes, I’m ready. I want this position, Father. Please give it to me."
Iris looked at Long Tengfei straight in the eyes, conveying to him that she was serious in her request. She needed a way to gain more influence within Long Industries besides being a shareholder, especially since Qiao Yu was having difficulty in purchasing shares in the company under her name. Sellers were biased against her. The first time was mostly a fluke because Qiao Yu was friends with the person who sold the shares.
She didn’t want to start at the bottom of the company like what Long Hui and Long Jian did. That would take too long—years. There was no way she would waste that much time. If she couldn’t take the traditional route, then she would need to find an unconventional way to enter Long Industries. And this was what she decided to do.
Becoming a brand ambassador, an effective one, would be the fastest and most convenient way for her to gain influence in Long Industries without having to start from the very bottom. If she used her cards right, she could forge herself into becoming an indispensable marketing and PR force for the company.
Once she succeeded in doing this, then she could take over the entire company along with the Long clan, wash it completely clean of filth, and safeguard it until her godson expressed desire in inheriting it. If Little Jun didn’t want it, then maybe one of her future children would. Only time would tell.
This was her ultimate goal in making this request from Long Tengfei. She already discussed this with Jin Liwei beforehand. She had a motive but didn’t share it with Long Tengfei. He didn’t need to know it.
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Chapter 530 - My Man Is The Bes
Everyone waited with bated breath for Long Tengfei’s reply. As for Iris, her expression was calm, serene even. Her current expression was far from her earlier angry one directed towards Long Hui.
Finally, Long Tengfei spoke.
"Fine. I’ll discuss this idea of appointing you as a brand ambassador for Long Industries with my fellow executives first. If they approve, I’ll contact you," he told Iris, maintaining a stern and serious tone.
"Thank you, Father." She might look calm on the outside but inside, she released a big sigh of relief.
This was the first step!
"Xiulan, you are my daughter," Long Tengfei said. He looked stiff and awkward all of a sudden. He opened and closed his mouth several times, wanting to say something but struggling to do so.
The others waited for him, curious at what he wanted to say.
He cleared his throat. "I might not always say or show it but I...I love you. My daughter, I love you. This is perhaps the first time I’m telling you this...no, it is the first time."
A look of surprise appeared on Iris’ face. She didn’t expect Long Tengfei to tell her that he loved her in a direct manner like this. Despite not treating Long Tengfei as her real father deep inside (he wasn’t her real father as Evelina), a heavy and complicated emotion swept over her. Before she knew it, tears were flowing down her face.
She was confused at first why her vision became blurry all of a sudden. She touched her face and discovered that her cheeks were wet.
"Huh?"
She stared at her wet hands like a dumb person. It was only when she felt a strong pair of arms envelop her into a tight and warm embrace that she started regaining her senses.
"It’s okay, love. It’s okay," she heard Jin Liwei’s low voice murmuring to her. His tone was filled with gentleness.
He took a handkerchief from his pocket and ever so gently wiped her tears. He did this while rubbing her back, kissing her forehead and murmuring soothing words to her, as if comforting a child.
Iris still felt a little confused at her sudden surge of emotions. All she could do was lean into her darling’s warmth and melt into his embrace. To her, he was the personification of safety and comfort.
When she glanced around, she saw an awkward-looking Long Tengfei. He looked a little funny, like he suddenly had no idea how to move his body properly so he just sat there, stiff and frozen like a statue.
His wife, Yang Jiahui, was sniffing and wiping her own tears beside him. Meimei looked touched as well.
Later, the atmosphere improved. It felt lighter. There was happiness yet also sadness in the air.
Iris was confused. Long Tengfei felt awkward.
Touching her chest with her hand, Iris felt her beating heart inside. She hadn’t felt the remnant ever since its revenge against Fan Luo last year. Then what was this confusing surge of emotion? It didn’t feel like her own yet also hers at the same time. There was no differentiation. It was all very confusing!
"Xiulan..." Long Tengfei called, hesitant.
Iris blinked and forced herself to focus on the present instead of trying to analyze her emotions. "Yes, Father?"
Long Tengfei cleared his throat once again. "You heard me. I just told you that I...I l-love you..."
"Thank you, Father."
A hint of sadness flashed in his eyes when she didn’t tell him she loved him, too. But he quickly covered it up and gave a rare smile. "In the same way, I also love your siblings, your brothers and sister. All of you are my children. Your brothers Hui and Jian. And your sister, Jinjing."
She nodded, silently telling him that she understood.
"I know that I’m not the best father and that I wasn’t always there when you needed me, but I care about all of you. You all have different mothers and that’s my fault. Regardless of that, I’m still proud to be the father of all of you. I know that it might be too much for me to ask for you to all get along, especially since you didn’t grow up together with me. But...I don’t want you fight. I want all of my children to live harmonious lives and to be at peace with each other."
Yang Jiahui held her husband’s hand to show her support.
Iris straightened but didn’t completely leave Jin Liwei’s embrace. She was silent for a few moments before replying to Long Tengfei.
"Father, to those who treat me well, I’ll treat them the same way, even many times better than how they treat me. But for those who hurt me or my loved ones, I’ll hurt them a million times worse. I’m not an angel or a saint. But I’m not completely evil either. At least, I don’t think so. I’m just a human with my own dignity and pride. I’m also reasonable and will humble myself to those who I think deserve it."
The others were quiet while listening to her firm words. She felt Jin Liwei squeeze her a little, making her feel that he supported her every step of the way. It encouraged her to finish what she was saying.
"You must understand, Father. There should be give and take. The situation regarding your eldest son isn’t just between me and him. It has more to do with his conflict with the mother of his child and my friend, Ying Yue. Liwei and I are only acting as Ying Yue and your grandson’s support system—"
"Me too! I’m also part of their support system!" Meimei interrupted.
"Yes, of course. You’re part of it, too," Iris agreed before smoothly continuing her speech. "We are their support system. If your eldest son continues this foolishness, then...I’m sorry to say this, Father, but I’m on my friend’s side. Liwei and I will always prioritize our godson’s wellbeing. And we believe that your eldest son can’t give Little Jun a good and sane life with that new fiancée of his. No. Way."
Long Tengfei sighed. He could see that his daughter’s decision was final. It also bothered him that she didn’t once call Long Hui "Elder Brother", as if they weren’t related to each other at all.
His daughter had become mature and sensible ever since waking up from her coma. It gladdened him and made him proud. Because of this, he and his wife were hoping that she would at least agree to their request of humbling herself to make peace with her older brother. Unfortunately, she refused to budge. He couldn’t place the blame on her, though. He sighed once again.
"The two of you are such prideful people. You are truly brother and sister, my children from the Long clan. I’ll try talking to your brother again. I hope that if I succeed in persuading him to make peace with you and Jiang Ying Yue that you’ll accept his apology and forgive each other," he said.
Iris didn’t reply right away. But eventually she nodded. "I give you my word, Father. I may not forget but I will forgive if Ying Yue does. However, Liwei and I will still not allow him to take Little Jun away."
Long Tengfei nodded. Deep in his heart, he also agreed that his grandson would be better off with his mother, Jiang Ying Yue, than with his son and his new fiancée. Long Hui spent almost the entire day working at the company, only going home late at night.
In this aspect, his son was very similar to him. It was a good trait to be hardworking but it was difficult to be a good father like this. Make money and climb the business ranks? Or be a good father and spend quality time with one’s children?
Long Tengfei had chosen his decision long ago. He chose Long Industries over personally raising his own children. Yes, he was generous to them, financial-wise. But as a hands-on father? Not at all.
If Long Hui was like him, then he wouldn’t be able to spend quality time with Little Jun. Long Tengfei also didn’t trust his son’s new fiancée to properly raise his grandson. It was better for the mother, Jiang Ying Yue, to raise Little Jun. He also felt better that her youngest daughter and her fiancé cared so much for Little Jun and were willing to help raise the child.
And with that, the dinner concluded.
Although it wasn’t as satisfying as how Long Tengfei and Yang Jiahui expected it, at least Iris and Jin Liwei didn’t storm off like Long Hui did. She was at least more receptive and listened, even if she didn’t agree in making the first step to reconcile with her brother.
In the end, they all felt relieved that the dinner was over. They didn’t even remember what they ate. All they remembered were the emotional events one after another, and then Iris’ unexpected request to become more involved in Long Industries.
Iris and Jin Liwei left the ancestral residence, feeling extremely exhausted. It had been a long day. So many things had happened.
It was already very late in the evening. The weather was cold, almost freezing but not quite. Jin Liwei ignored his baby girl’s protests and wrapped her tightly like a burrito with a few scarves they borrowed from Meimei.
On the way home inside their car, they discussed her earlier request to Long Tengfei.
"I think Father liked the idea of me becoming brand ambassador for Long Industries. The only question is...will the other executives agree to it?"
Jin Liwei quickly glanced at her before returning his attention to driving. This area wasn’t very busy. There weren’t a lot of streetlights so the road was quite dark in some places.
"If they’re smart, they will," he replied. Quick glance at her, then focus on the road. "You’ve become more famous after winning an award at the Sommet International Film Festival. I’ve heard that there are many companies wanting to sign you. If Long Industries doesn’t sign you, then they’re stupid. I was hoping to make you Jin Corporation’s brand ambassador after we marry but I guess I’ll let Long Industries temporarily have you for now."
"You want me to become an ambassador for Jin Corporation? Darling, I’m very expensive. Always have been. You know that."
He chuckled. "Of course, I know. Even until now, you still charge me millions for one of your reports. And don’t think I don’t know that you’ve delegated most of the work to Ketchup. Not that I’m complaining. I’m happy to pay. Everything of mine is also yours now."
Iris smiled. "Thank you."
"En."
"Darling?"
"Hm?"
"If I really become a brand ambassador for Long Industries, I’ll become even busier."
He was quiet for a moments before saying, "I know."
"Is that alright with you?"
"I don’t like it. I want to spend more time with you. But if this is what you have to do, then I’ll have to accept it," he told her.
Iris turned her head and rested her cheek on the seat’s headrest. She studied Jin Liwei. Lights and shadows played on his profile as they drove in the night. They made him look more handsome and alluring in her eyes.
"I’m sorry," she whispered.
He glanced at her. "What for?"
"I’m always doing my thing and asking you to understand me."
"I love you," he simply said. For him, these words were enough explanation.
"I love you too, Jin Liwei."
The two descended into a comfortable silence, enjoying with each other’s presence.
"Darling..."
"Hm?"
"Things will start getting messy after I become brand ambassador for Long Industries. You’ll be caught up in it. Maybe it will even affect the Jin clan and Jin Corporation. I’m going to conquer Long Industries and the Long clan," she told him.
"Go ahead, love. I’ll help you in choosing your weapons and in organizing your army for the war. My woman, Jin Liwei’s woman, is meant for victory."
Iris smiled, feeling content. "My man is the best," she murmured before falling asleep.
A soft smile made Jin Liwei’s harsh profile in the dark gentler. He made sure to drive carefully in order to bring his queen home safely.
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