Chapter 158 Passionate always leads to ruthless suffering
“Brother, it’s time to eat.”
“Coming.”
Xu Liang agreed and quickly returned to the restaurant.
Hot dumplings have been placed on the table, and red wine has been put into the decanter.
"Come on, sir, I'm waiting for you." Qiao Yu said.
Xu Liang was used to her sarcasm and venomous tongue from time to time. He walked over and took a strong sniff.
“It smells so good.”
Jiang Xiaoyang handed over the chopsticks.
“Who did you call just now? It’s been so long.”
"Li Haizhen, I asked about the development of Zhongnan Branch." Xu Liang lied casually.
“How is it?”
“It’s difficult. The Internet foundation in several countries in Indochina is so poor, Myanmar and Laos have not even begun to develop optical fiber networks. Except for Thailand and Malaysia, including Including Vietnam, the Internet environment is barren.
Where we develop is like opening up wasteland, it is not easy.”
“The economic development in Nanyang is too poor, so you should invest resources. Once there, it is better to enter the European market, where the economy is more developed and the Internet population is large. If you take a piece of it, you will make more money than you do in Nanyang." Jiang Xiaoyang said.
"Having said that, the Nanyang region is closest to us, and its culture is also influenced by us. It is naturally our sphere of influence, so we must open up when we should. As for Europe, we will go there sooner or later."
Xu Liang Of course we know the importance of Europe.
But he is more aware of the gap between Bing and Google in search technology.
He is now desperately asking Yu Jun to recruit people to engage in technology, just to close the gap between the two sides, so that when the bayonet becomes popular in the European market, he will not be left behind because his technology is inferior to others.
“Just have an idea in your mind.”
Jiang Xiaoyang didn't say much.
"Okay, it's rare to relax, so don't talk about work."
Xu Meng said quickly.
“That’s right, let’s not talk about work.”
Xu Liang picked up the decanter and poured some for everyone.
"Today, New Year's Day, let us raise a glass together to celebrate our acquaintance over the past year." Xu Liang said loudly.
“Cheers.”
Ding….
Amidst the crisp collision sound, the deep red wine reflects the crystal-colored brilliance under the bright light.
Took a sip.
"I really don't think this wine tastes very good. How can it be sold for hundreds of thousands or even hundreds of thousands a bottle?" Xu Liang said.
"Things are rare and valuable. Moreover, Western culture now dominates the world, and what they think is good has become a global standard. The same is true for wine and perfume." Qiao Yuhui said.
"This is true. If I have spare money in the future, I will definitely make a lot of money by investing in a famous Bordeaux chateau." Xu Liang said with a smile.
Thinking back to the last life.
After villas, luxury cars, private jets and yachts are no longer on the streets, the new tool to show off is the winery.
It can show your taste without being too vulgar.
A simple summary is: low-key luxury with connotation.
“There are not many classified wineries in Bordeaux. You can’t buy them if you want. And those first-class wineries are not for sale, even if you have money.” Jiang Xiaoyang said.
“If first-class growth is not enough, then second-class growth will be better. In the future, when the company is listed, I will also buy a private jet. Today I am still discussing business in China, and tomorrow I will watch the sunset at my winery. , that’s called life.” Xu Liangchang thought about the future.
“Is this your ideal? It’s too low.”
Low, this word is something Qiao Yu would learn from Xu Liang.
“…The top wealthy people in the West are all playing with manors, villas, castles, islands and charity funds. How about your private jet and a winery?”
“ Just take it a little bit, and you won’t become fat even if you eat it.”
Xu Liang felt moved when he looked at Qiao Yuhui, who was speaking plausibly and confronting him.
Pick up the remote control next to you and turn on the TV in the kitchen.
"There is a New Year's Day party tonight, let's check it out later."
"Smelly brother, it's only 7:10, and the New Year's Day party doesn't start until eight o'clock."
"Then let's see Read the news and pay more attention to national policies. When doing business in the country, you can make a fortune by studying the news thoroughly."
After reading the YS news, Qiao Yuhui instantly thought of that beautiful night, her pretty face turned red, she glared at Xu Liang fiercely, and then stopped talking.
Jiang Xiaoyang looked at Xu Liang, then at his best friend next to him, his handsome brows slightly wrinkled.
Time passed little by little.
Everyone finished their dinner quickly.
After chatting for a while, Jiang Xiaoyang stood up.
"It's getting late. I have a meeting tomorrow, so I'll leave first."
"Sister Xiaoyang, it's only around eight o'clock now. Let's sit down for a while." Xu Meng said.
Jiang Xiaoyang smiled as he patted her head gently.
"No, I'll come back next time."
She was leaving, and of course Qiao Yuhui couldn't stay any longer, so she took the opportunity to say goodbye.
After driving away, Qiao Yuhui was about to go home when her cell phone suddenly rang.
Put on your headphones and press the answer button.
"Yuhui, is it me?"
The familiar voice made Qiao Yuhui's heart thump.
"Xiaoyang, is something wrong?"
"I have something to ask you."
"You can ask."
"It's not convenient to drive now. There is a Time Cafe not far ahead. Let's go there and sit."
Qiao Yuhui agreed. She also knew the cafe and turned the steering wheel and drove over.
After parking the car, I saw Jiang Xiaoyang standing not far from the door.
“Yuhui, here.”
Qiao Yuhui walked over quickly.
"I've reserved a private room, let's go in and sit." Jiang Xiaoyang said with a smile.
"Okay."
When he arrived in the box, Jiang Xiaoyang asked for a glass of lemonade.
Qiao Yuhui ordered a glass of water.
Neither of them has the habit of drinking coffee at night.
"Xiaoyang, is Hanhua's development going smoothly?"
"Several of the companies we invested in are developing well. Although they are not yet in the listing stage, their assets have increased by about 30%."
"Then you will be raising the third fund soon?"
"Let's talk about it next year."
"Tomorrow is 2001." Qiao Yuhui reminded.
Jiang Xiaoyang smiled and nodded, "Don't talk about me, talk about you. How are the preparations for Hongyan Fund?" The scale of investment is small and cannot be compared with Hanhua."
"Hongyan's business is PE and private equity, and it will definitely be better than Hanhua, which focuses on venture capital."
"To. Let’s talk about it when the time comes. Anyway, the company doesn’t have much money now.”
After Qiao Yuhui finished speaking, the two of them fell silent.
They are both smart and understand the reason for this meeting.
After a moment, Jiang Xiaoyang said directly.
"When did you fall in love with Xu Liang?" Hearing this, Qiao Yuhui pursed her lips tightly and subconsciously clenched the cup in her hand.
Slowly shook his head.
"I don't know either. I never thought that I would fall in love with a man who is four or five years younger than me, but after spending time with him for a long time, I unconsciously became attracted to his temperament and talent.
Xiaoyang, I’m really sorry.”
Jiang Xiaoyang took a deep breath.
"I never thought that you, who was so proud at Columbia, would actually like him. If I had known this, I shouldn't have introduced you to New Dream."
What a pity. It's too late to say anything now.
"I didn't expect this, but I really can't help myself with emotional matters. By the time I realized it, I was already deeply involved and couldn't extricate myself."
Looking at the woman opposite, Jiang Xiaoyang said in a condensing voice .
"Did you go to bed?"
"No. I can never get over the guilt I feel for you." Qiao Yuhui shook her head.
After Jiang Xiaoyang breathed a sigh of relief, "If I ask you to leave Xu Liang now, can you do it?"
Qiao Yuhui's expression changed, and she looked up at her best friend from Columbia University opposite, her eyes struggling fiercely.
After a long time, he shook his head with difficulty.
“I don’t know either.”
She would be reluctant to leave, and she would not be able to overcome the guilt she felt towards Jiang Xiaoyang if she did not leave.
Jiang Xiaoyang didn't push her anymore and drank the lemon on the table silently, not knowing what he was thinking.
Qiao Yuhui also fell silent.
After the two of them sat there for nearly half an hour, Jiang Xiaoyang stood up.
"I'm leaving."
"Then...?"
Qiao Yuhui hesitated to speak.
"Let him choose."
After saying that, he took his handbag and walked out. Watching her disappear, Qiao Yuhui was stunned for a while before turning around and leaving.
Back in the car, Jiang Xiaoyang finally couldn't help but shed tears.
Although it has long been expected that as Xu Liang becomes more and more outstanding, he will definitely attract the attention and love of countless outstanding women. But when this matter was really put in front of her, she still couldn't help but feel uncomfortable in her heart.
Driving home.
"Xiaoyang, why are you back so late?"
"The Chinese New Year is approaching, and there are a lot of things in the company. Mom, I'm a little tired, so I went up to rest first."
Changed shoes Finally, he waved his hand and walked towards his room upstairs.
Looking at her back, Liu Jihong frowned.
The wise daughter Mo Ruomu was keenly aware that something was wrong with her daughter's condition.
He walked upstairs and knocked on his daughter's door.
"Xiaoyang, I'm coming in."
After saying that, he opened the door.
Looking at my daughter sitting blankly on the bed.
“Xiaoyang, what’s wrong with you?”
"It's okay, I'm just a little tired from work recently."
"You can't lie to your mother, is that Xu Liang bullying you?"
Jiang Xiaoyang looked at his concerned mother and hesitated. Couldn't help but ask.
"Mom, can I ask you a question?"
"Of course, you are my precious daughter."
"Did there be many outstanding women who liked dad when he was young?"
"It's true. When your dad was young, he was tall, handsome, and from a good family background. At least there were girls who liked him in college. Forty or fifty.
But they are not as good as your mother and me." Liu Jihong had a hint of pride on his face.
"Mom, apart from you, dad has never had any affection for other women?"
"How is that possible? There is no such thing as a man who doesn't cheat. The richer he is, the more powerful he is. The more women there are around men, the same goes for your dad, whether it was in college or when he was working elsewhere, there were other women around him. ”
"Then you...?"
"Why didn't I separate from him?"
Jiang Xiaoyang nodded. In her impression, her mother had always been a very proud person.
“It’s not that I haven’t thought about separating from your father, but what will happen if we separate? I don’t like ordinary men, and the men I like have the same bad qualities as your father.
At least, although your dad made mistakes, he was good to me. And as he continued to progress, he took the initiative to cut off all those messy relationships for the sake of his career.
Xiaoyang, my mother knew Xu Liang, and he was indeed very good.
At the age of eighteen, he was able to create two large enterprises with a revenue of over 100 million and a certain influence across the country. His future achievements are limitless.
But he is a businessman, and no one will use moral standards to restrain him.
So, it is impossible for him to actively refuse the temptations around him for the sake of his career, like your father.
Taking a step back, even if he can refuse once, what about next time? What about next time? Human nature simply cannot stand repeated tests.
Therefore, I can say with certainty that he will be surrounded by many women in the future, and each of them will be very good.
So he is not a good match for you.
An outstanding young man like your dad who pursues an official career or joins the military is the most suitable partner for you. "
After a moment of silence, Jiang Xiaoyang laughed and said, "Mom, is there any difference between cheating once and cheating many times? "
"It depends on what you think. ”
After a pause, Liu Jihong continued.
“If you think you can’t accept it, then choose an honest and mediocre man; however, such a man only has a low chance of cheating, and he is not really a man of integrity for a lifetime.
If you can accept it, choose an honest and mediocre man. It doesn't matter if a woman shares a man. You can choose any of the outstanding men in the world."
Looking at her daughter's confused look, Liu Jihong smiled.
“But mom also has a plan to get the best of both worlds.”
Jiang Xiaoyang looked over, with questioning eyes.
"Yesterday, your Aunt Zhou introduced me to a young man. He is 30 years old and has a master's degree from G Defense University. He is now a major and has a bright future.
Mom has seen the photo. He's a good-looking guy, tall and tall.
And he's in the military camp, so there's no chance of cheating.
It fits your requirements. I'll give you his information soon. ”
Jiang Xiaoyang couldn't help but sarcastically said: "After saying so much before, this is your real purpose, right?"
"Xiaoyang, how can you say that about your mother?
Previous What I said is my mother’s sincerity.
Besides, you are already 24 years old, and you will be 25 in the next year, and you have reached the age to talk about marriage. ”
Jiang Xiaoyang stood up and pushed his mother out.
"If you feel good about Aunt Zhou's place, you can go by yourself. I haven't reached the point where I need a blind date, so I won't bother you to worry about it."
"Hey, you girl. It's just a blind date, and It’s a piece of meat for you. Besides, the young man is really good..."
Bang.
The door is closed.
"Hey, Xiaoyang. Open the door, I haven't finished speaking yet. If you don't want to go on a blind date, mom won't force you. But as for Xu Liang, your dad and I will never accept his presence The Jiang family can’t afford to be embarrassed by the nonsense outside.”
Jiang Xiaoyang leaned against the door, listening to the footsteps walking away, recalling her mother's decisive words, a touch of fatigue appeared on her pretty face.
She has always scorned those women who compete for men, thinking that they do not love themselves. But when this situation happened to me, I found that it was really difficult to let go.
“What should I choose?”
For a moment, Jiang Xiaoyang was full of hesitation.
(End of this chapter)