stjorthotic Chapter 508: Declaring Our Stance
Chapter 508: Declaring Our Stance
After seeing Qu Lei off, Hong Yongze looked at Huang Xiaochuan with a regretful expression.
"Junior brother, it's just a nominal position! Why are you unwilling? Besides, it's a consulting fee of 100,000 a year plus a research funding sponsorship of 1 million, that's 1.1 million! I know you're not short of money, but this money isn't hard to come by, why don't you want it?"
Huang Xiaochuan smiled and said, "Senior, didn't you hear what President Qu said? That one million yuan research funding is to be given in five years, which is only two hundred thousand yuan a year."
Hong Yongze also wanted to persuade his junior brother that, in his opinion, the money was a free gift and he should take it.
Before he could even speak, Huang Xiaochuan asked him, "Senior, did you come by taxi?"
Hong Yongze nodded: "Yeah! I need to take a taxi back later. Do you want me to give you a ride?"
Huang Xiaochuan laughed: "You don't need to see me off, I'll arrange a car to take you. Look! The car is here!"
A black sedan, whose name Hong Yongze couldn't recall, stopped in front of him. The car's logo was a capital letter "b" with a pair of small wings on either side. The lights from the restaurant entrance reflected off the car, refracting a deep obsidian-like luster.
Although I don't know what brand it is, it looks very luxurious.
Hong Yongze blinked as he looked at the car. He really couldn't understand where his junior brother had gotten it.
Huang Xiaochuan opened the car door for Hong Yongze: "Okay! Stop looking, get in and watch slowly."
He then shoved Hong Yongze into the car, closed the door for him, told the driver the address, and waved goodbye to Hong Yongze.
Once inside the car, Hong Yongze's eyes couldn't take it all in, and the aroma of cedar and agarwood released by the car's fragrance system instantly sobered him up.
He gently touched the carved walnut wood trim by the car window. This was the first time he had ever ridden in a car like this, and he didn't even know what brand it was.
He couldn't help but ask the driver, "Sir! What brand is this car? Which company do you work for?"
The driver skillfully maneuvered the steering wheel, driving smoothly through the traffic on the city streets.
Upon hearing Hong Yongze's question, the driver politely replied, "This is a Bentley, made in England. It is said to be the official car of the British Royal Family. This car and I belong to Duguang Real Estate Company."
Hong Yongze was still a little surprised after hearing this. He didn't expect the car to be so important. But how could his junior brother borrow this car? Could it be that he has a connection with Guangda Real Estate?
Thinking of this, Hong Yongze asked the driver again, "Sir, may I ask what Professor Huang from the University of Finance and Economics does at your company?"
"Professor Huang? What Professor Huang?" The driver had only been notified by the company to pick up a VIP. How would he know who Huang Xiaochuan was? Because apart from a few senior executives in the company, no one else in the company knew Huang Xiaochuan's identity.
Seeing that the driver didn't recognize Huang Xiaochuan, Hong Yongze found it strange: "The one who just told you to take me to xxx?"
The driver racked his brains, but after a long time, he still couldn't find any recollection of the person who had just given him the address in his memory.
He finally shook his head: "I don't know him!"
Although Hong Yongze didn't get any useful information from the driver, he filled in the blanks in his mind.
Tonight, in front of him, Qu Lei offered to hire his junior brother as their chief economic advisor with an annual consulting fee of 100,000 yuan plus a research grant of one million yuan, but the junior brother refused without hesitation.
This shows that the junior apprentice doesn't care about this amount of money at all. Combined with the fact that the junior apprentice was able to easily borrow such a nice car from Guangda Real Estate to drive him, it shows that the junior apprentice has an unusual relationship with Guangda Real Estate.
Guangda Real Estate knows that this company is powerful. In just two years, it has built two skyscrapers in Shanghai, one on the banks of the Huangpu River in Pudong and the other on the bustling Huaihai Road. What does this represent? It represents strong economic strength.
In comparison, Qu Lei's Shenke Real Estate is nothing compared to Guangda Real Estate. No wonder the junior brother looks down on Shenke Real Estate; it turns out that Guangda Real Estate had already beaten him to it!
Judging from the car, the treatment is quite good. Just look at this car; it must be the car of many real estate tycoons. My junior brother is really something! Hong Yongze thought to himself.
Two days later, which happened to be the weekend, Huang Xiaochuan went to Yu Wei's house as promised, intending to have an open and honest talk with Yu Xiang and his parents-in-law.
Knowing that Huang Xiaochuan was coming, the Yu family, except for Yu Min who was far away in Qingjiang, all stayed at home waiting for Huang Xiaochuan's arrival.
Old Yu and Zheng Aiying were admonishing Yu Wei.
Old Yu said to Yu Wei with a stern face, "When Xiao Chuan arrives, you are not allowed to speak. If you dare to lay a hand on him again, get out of here."
At this point, Zheng Aiying also said, "If you really care about your sister, you shouldn't get involved in this matter, do you hear me?"
"Okay!" Yu Wei replied reluctantly.
Just then, the doorbell rang, and before the nanny could react, Tang Yuan ran to open the door.
Upon seeing Huang Xiaochuan, she even greeted him with a smile, "Brother-in-law!"
Huang Xiaochuan nodded politely, which was his way of responding to Tang Yuan.
"Your older sister, Mom, and Dad are all waiting for you inside. Hurry up and go in!"
After entering, Huang Xiaochuan greeted Lao Yu and Zheng Aiying in turn.
"Dad! Mom!"
Old Yu even stood up: "Xiao Chuan's here, please sit down!"
Zheng Aiying also busied herself inviting Huang Xiaochuan to sit down: "Xiaochuan, come sit here."
Before sitting down, Huang Xiaochuan glanced at Yu Xiang, who still looked indifferent.
As for Yu Wei, Huang Xiaochuan didn't even glance at him. After all, no one would smile at the attacker after being punched, not even his brother-in-law!
Two days ago on the Bund, Huang Xiaochuan had already let go of his worries. There will be many unpredictable things to come. When problems arise, just deal with them. No matter what happens, there will eventually be a result, whether it's a good one or a bad one. Even if the result is bad, tomorrow will still come as usual, and the world will still keep turning.
Zheng Aiying first looked at her son-in-law's face, which looked much better than the day before, and then she felt relieved. However, she still glared at her son fiercely, thinking that he was still so reckless at his age.
None of them spoke. After about a minute, Huang Xiaochuan took the initiative to say, "I came here today to express my attitude to Yu Xiang and the two elders."
As soon as Huang Xiaochuan opened his mouth, everyone in the living room perked up their ears, eager to hear what he would say.
"This has already happened. Although I am not at fault, these two children are indeed related to me by blood, and I will not deny that. Since that is the case, I will definitely make some arrangements, which is only natural."
My actions may have worried my parents and Yu Xiang, who are concerned that the two children might fight with Huang Zeji and Huang Ruiying for the inheritance in the future.
So I'm here today to tell you that I will definitely make arrangements for these two children, but their existence will not affect Huang Zeji and Huang Ruiying's future inheritance rights. I have already asked some lawyers to help me draft my property disposal plan.
I have referenced the practices of some families in Hong Kong and Singapore. If Huang Zeji and Huang Ruiying are capable in the future, they can participate in the company's operation. If they are not capable, they can only obtain a lifelong guarantee and receive a large sum of money from the family trust every year. This money is enough for them and their descendants to live a worry-free life.
As for those two children, no matter how outstanding they become in the future, I will not allow them to participate in the company's operations. They will only be able to obtain a trust guarantee from me.
However, the mother of these two children is a descendant of a wealthy businessman from Southeast Asia and never coveted my property. This was just a decision I made because of blood ties. Furthermore, please rest assured that the woman did not intend to give me custody of the two children, and of course, I have no such intention either.
As for one of them being adopted into the Zeng family to continue the family line, this was a decision I made after careful consideration. I have already explained the specific reasons before, and I hope you understand. I do not think that doing so would harm the interests of others.
But it's different for my maternal grandmother and uncle; I think my parents can understand the older generation's perspective.
Zheng Aiying glanced at Lao Yu and Yu Xiang and nodded. Giving a child to the Zeng family would not have any impact on her own family. This matter involved the past affairs of the Huang and Zeng families, so it was best for her side not to get involved.
Seeing that Huang Xiaochuan had said everything he wanted to say, although the group had different thoughts, they all felt that some of Huang Xiaochuan's actions were indeed correct, and that no one else would necessarily have done better than him.
At this moment, Old Yu spoke up: "Xiao Chuan, we know what happened. Your mother and I believe in you. We've watched you grow up since you were little. You've always been sensible in your actions. You're right! You handled the matter of your two children very well. We won't interfere in the adoption, after all, it's your maternal grandmother's family's business."
Old Yu's statement meant that he approved of his son-in-law's decision. Although Yu Wei seemed to want to say something but hesitated, he was suppressed by the eyes of Old Yu and Zheng Aiying and didn't dare to say a word.
Huang Xiaochuan was concerned about Yu Xiang's attitude, but she hadn't made a statement and just sat there calmly.
Seeing this situation, Huang Xiaochuan didn't want to sit down any longer. He had already said everything he needed to say, and Yu Xiang might not be able to process it for a while. In that case, he would give her a little more time to think about it.