Tang Xueqing thought someone would come coax her into eating at dinnertime.
But by eight o'clock, there was still no sign of anyone.
She had no choice but to open her door and go downstairs. No one was there, so she hurriedly asked a servant, "Where are my parents?"
"Sir is in the study. Madam took Miss Shiba out for a walk."
With no one else around, Tang Xueqing's expression darkened. "Why didn't anyone call me for dinner?"
The servant flinched at her expression and quickly said, "Sir said not to call you. If you're hungry, you can cook for yourself."
"Impossible. They always used to come coax me. Why? Did Tang Shiba say something to them?"
Biting her nails, Tang Xueqing turned and headed for the study.
She would admit her mistake and get Dad to forgive her, then sweet-talk him a little. She would still be his favorite.
As for Tang Shiba, she just had to stop their parents from announcing her identity. Once her reputation was ruined, there was no way the Tang Family would still want her.
"Dad, I have something to tell you."
Tang Xueqing knocked and went in. Tang Cheng had just finished working and hurriedly shut his computer down.
Ever since learning that Tang Xueqing would sell confidential information to others, he had become somewhat wary of her.
But he still had a soft spot for this child.
"Xueqing, what is it?"
"Boo-hoo, Dad, I was wrong today. I shouldn't have pleaded for her. Please don't be angry anymore. I never imagined the servant was that kind of person either."
"Mom's really disappointed in me too. But I was just worried that now you have my sister, you wouldn't love me anymore. That's why I wanted to put in a few good words for the servant. After all, she was one of the few people who usually treated me well."
Seeing Tang Xueqing cry so pitifully, Tang Dad felt he had gone a little too far.
After all, making a few mistakes at her age was normal.
"I'm not angry anymore. You haven't eaten yet, have you? The servant hasn't left. Ask her to make you something."
"Thank you, Dad. I love you most."
Tang Xueqing rushed over to hug Tang Cheng and act cute, her spirits restored.
Tang Cheng rubbed her head, his face full of affection.
He let it go. As long as she didn't cause trouble, he could simply give her a little more money when he sent her away.
Suddenly, he decided to test Tang Xueqing.
"By the way, Xueqing, the company has run into a little trouble lately. We need fifty million in working capital. Do you have that much? Let me borrow it, and I'll pay you back later."
Tang Xueqing stiffened.
Fifty million—that was all her savings.
She let go of Tang Dad and said, sounding a little dejected, "Dad, I really want to help, but I don't have that much money. Can I borrow some for you?"
"From whom?"
"My brothers must have some."
Tang Cheng was disappointed. In the end, she still wanted to use his family's money. Luckily, when he had distributed shares back then, he had remembered how young Tang Xueqing was and hadn't given her any.
Looking back now, he could only feel relieved.
"Oh, never mind, then. Your brothers have already contributed. If we get through this, we could make several billion."
What? Several billion?
Tang Xueqing hesitated, but then something occurred to her, and she said, "Dad, I'll find a way for you. If I manage to borrow fifty million, you'll have to give me a little reward when you pay me back."
Tang Cheng was shrewd. Otherwise, he could never have built the Tang company into such a powerful business.
"Of course I'll reward you, but you have to transfer this money to me voluntarily. Here's a gift agreement. Only then can I rightfully accept your money."
Tang Xueqing had no choice but to sign. Most of the money had come from the Tang Family anyway. By calling it a gift, Dad would only think she was being considerate.
After signing, Tang Xueqing went out, saying she needed to make a call. Little did she know that Tang Dad, whose brains were finally back online, had already trapped her.
Tang Dad glanced at the agreement and chuckled. "No one gets to threaten my company. I'll hold on to this money for her and give it back once she behaves."
As a tycoon worth tens of billions, Tang Cheng naturally had no interest in this sum. He felt that none of the children in this family had ever suffered hardship. This was the perfect chance to curb their extravagant, indulgent ways.
Tang Xueqing called her eldest brother and asked whether the company was short on money. Once he confirmed it, she sighed in relief.
So the company really did need money. As long as she lent them this sum, Dad would surely love her even more.
She took out her phone, found a contact, and called. "Send me the money. We'll make a big profit later."
Soon, fifty million arrived in her account, and Tang Xueqing immediately transferred it to Tang Cheng.
Upon receiving the money, Tang Cheng smiled and brewed some tea in an excellent mood.
Song Jia and Tang Shiba returned from their walk. Song Jia pushed open the study door and was a little surprised to see him drinking tea.
"Still working?"
"Honey, I just froze Xueqing's money too."
Song Jia gave him a thumbs-up. "How did you freeze it?"
"I had her voluntarily give it to me and sign an agreement."
Song Jia's eyes shifted, and she whispered to him, "Then don't give it back. Let me tell you a secret."
Tang Cheng leaned closer and asked, "What secret?"
"This coffee table of yours is secondhand. I checked. It's worth less than a hundred thousand."
Startled, Tang Cheng hurriedly examined the coffee table.
When Tang Xueqing had given it to him, she had said it was from the Qing dynasty. He had bragged about it to his friends for ages.
Luckily, he hadn't invited them over for tea back then, or he would have made a complete fool of himself.
He hurriedly looked it up and discovered that it really was a high-quality imitation!
His chest hurt with anger. "I've given her over a hundred million in pocket money, and she actually bought me a fake. I'm not giving that money back!"
Downstairs, Tang Shiba was enjoying the drama.
It seemed her parents could see a little more clearly now. She only hoped they wouldn't go blind again later.
Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to see a thing. And those who couldn't see what was happening would meet a miserable end. People would die!
Tang Xueqing ate nearby, and neither of them spoke.
Only after finishing her meal did Tang Xueqing speak.
"Sis, Dad's company has run into some trouble lately. You can't keep asking Mom to buy you things. That costs a lot of money."
The company's in trouble? That information must be wrong. Isn't it supposed to go bankrupt five years from now?
In the study, the couple pricked up their ears to catch the gossip.
Tang Shiba's words shocked them!
Five years! It would go bankrupt in just five years?
Tang Shiba gave an "Oh," then said, "Mom's willing to buy things for me because she wants to make it up to me. So what if they're expensive? Expensive things can put food on the table too!"
Tang Xueqing choked on her words. What a sharp tongue. "Sis, even though you're their biological daughter, our parents still care about their reputation. You can't mess around when you act in the future. If you want to make money, I can ask our second brother to get you some opportunities. Don't take those low-class jobs."
"Really? You're awfully nice. Thanks, then."
Tang Xueqing frowned. Did this woman not understand plain language? Why wasn't she angry?
Who was really the one who couldn't understand plain language...?
Tang Xueqing continued, "Sis, our second brother has a bad temper. He won't tolerate any misconduct. You're an artist under his company as well as his biological sister, so don't embarrass him again out there."
"If anything comes up, you can tell me. I can make decisions and help you. After all, our second brother loves me most."
Ah, yes, our second brother loves you most~ Loves you most~ Loves you most~
Tang Shiba thought, So much pointless chatter, all dripping with fake sweetness. How bitter! Blah blah blah, blah blah blah.
The two in the study were speechless...
"Yes, yes, yes. Thanks in advance for all your help, little sister."
Yay! Just watch me go completely wild.
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