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Chapter 1027: Love Cannot Fill One's Stomach with Water

The visitor was Cheng Qi, who was holding a wine glass in his hand.

"Hello, Mr. Tang."

Tang Jianhua turned his head and realized he seemed to recognize the man, but there were many members in the Federation of Industry and Commerce, and he couldn't possibly know them all.

At this moment, Cheng Qi introduced himself: "President Tang, we've had dinner together before. I'm Cheng Qi from Haibo."

Tang Jianhua then remembered, and he stood up to shake hands with him: "President Cheng, long time no see!"

The two exchanged pleasantries for a while, but it was all just bland, empty talk.

Seeing that the groundwork had been laid, Cheng Qi carefully began to speak.

"Mr. Tang, I've inadvertently learned something that concerns your daughter. I'm not sure if I should tell you?"

Upon hearing that the matter might involve his beloved daughter, Tang Jianhua's expression hardened. He gestured for Cheng Qi to follow him to a secluded spot.

"Please go ahead, Mr. Cheng."

Cheng Qi understood Tang Jianhua's intention and quietly recounted how Fang Linghua had inquired about Tang Ruixuan at Li Xu's house in Jinling that day.

He told the whole story truthfully, without embellishing it.

Finally, he added: "I came into contact with Li Xu for some business matters. My wife learned about this while chatting with Li Xu's wife. I also have a daughter, so I find Li's wife's actions somewhat distasteful. It just so happens that I ran into you, Mr. Tang, today. After thinking about it, I decided to tell you so that you can be mentally prepared."

As Tang Jianhua listened, his expression turned cold. He listened carefully to every word Cheng Qi said. Although he knew that his daughter would get married one day, he would never allow anyone to scheme against him and his daughter.

Moreover, Tang Ruixuan is only eighteen years old this year, and she will have to wait several years before she can fall in love and get married.

Excellent girls are never short of boys pursuing them, and it's not a bad thing that someone likes your daughter. But scheming against your daughter and yourself is another matter entirely.

It's obvious that the other party's arrogant attitude at first followed by obsequiousness was aimed at his family's wealth and his brother-in-law; they've got a pretty shrewd plan.

If Mrs. Li had been willing to accept Tang Ruixuan from the beginning, things would have been different. But the disdain she showed back then fueled Tang Jianhua's anger.

On what grounds?

Their own daughter was actually looked down upon by others. Who does the Li family think they are? Acting all high and mighty, ugh!

This matter can't be left like this. I'll ask my daughter first. If it's true, then we'll see.

However, he didn't forget to thank Cheng Qi: "Thank you for informing me, Mr. Cheng. There's nothing I can do; there are always some people who come up with strange ideas. I appreciate your kindness, Mr. Cheng. We should keep in touch more often in the future."

Cheng Qi was overjoyed, but he remained composed: "Mr. Tang, you're too kind. It was nothing. You're busy, so I won't bother you any longer."

Tang Jianhua stayed until the end of the banquet, and only returned home after seeing everyone else off.

Zeng Hong was busy taking care of her no-longer-young skin when she saw Tang Jianhua return. She asked, "You're back! Didn't you eat enough? I asked Sister Liu to prepare a late-night snack for you. If you're hungry, you can go and eat something."

Tang Jianhua waved his hand angrily: "I'm not hungry, I'm full of anger."

Upon seeing this, Zeng Hong stopped what she was doing.

He asked in surprise, "What's wrong? Didn't you go to the Federation of Industry and Commerce's New Year's banquet? Who made you angry?"

Tang Jianhua then relayed what Cheng Qi had told him to Zeng Hong.

Unexpectedly, Zeng Hong's reaction was even stronger than his: "What? Who does this Li family think they are? They actually dare to set their sights on our family?"

After being annoyed for a while, Zeng Hong said angrily, "No, this matter can't be left like this. If we don't teach them a lesson, who knows how many Tom, Dick, and Harry will come to bully us."

Tang Jianhua advised, "Don't worry, you know our daughter. We'll ask her about it later. If it's true, then we'll proceed to the next step."

Zeng Hong thought Tang Jianhua was timid and cowardly, so she ignored him completely and instead called her younger brother Huang Xiaochuan.

Huang Xiaochuan was writing his thesis in his study when he received a call from his older sister, Zeng Hong. He listened quietly while unconsciously stroking the surface of his rosewood desk.

But as he listened, his hand stopped, and the expression on his face turned cold.

After listening to Zeng Hong's accusations, Huang Xiaochuan comforted her, "Big sister, don't be angry. Let's find out about this first. If you have time, go to Jinling tomorrow and talk to Xuanxuan to find out more. Just think of it as you, as her mother, going to see her. Don't say too much to Xuanxuan, especially since you're in such a mood right now. Don't let Xuanxuan see it."

"Yes, I understand!" Zeng Hong had already realized that her younger brother was also very angry, but he held back for the time being until the matter was investigated.

Tang Ruixuan's younger brother loves her more than anyone else, and her mother knows this all too well. Previously, a spoiled brat drove a sports car to harass her, and when her brother found out, he immediately sent someone to find the other boy's parents. As a result, the other boy never dared to show up again.

After hanging up the phone, Huang Xiaochuan lost all interest in working on his thesis. He tapped the table lightly with his fingers, his eyes filled with a coldness.

In fact, if it were a normal pursuit, Huang Xiaochuan wouldn't interfere. His niece Tang Ruixuan is beautiful and talented, so it's normal for her to be liked and admired. In the future, Xuanxuan will eventually meet her ideal partner.

The man's family background is certainly necessary, but it's not absolute. The most important thing is that the boy's understanding must reach a certain level. If his understanding is insufficient, the two of them will not be happy in the future.

After all, Tang Ruixuan's childhood experiences and lifestyle are beyond what ordinary people can achieve. Although Tang Ruixuan herself has not yet realized it, as long as she enters society and comes into contact with more and more people, she will notice the differences.

Therefore, Tang Ruixuan's understanding far surpasses that of young people her age, and many people in their thirties and forties may not have the same level of insight as Tang Ruixuan.

Huang Xiaochuan was certain that his niece's choice of a partner wouldn't be like what's portrayed on TV, where a candied hawthorn could easily win her heart. It would require that their outlook on life, values, and future plans align.

Ordinary people definitely wouldn't catch her eye. There's no way around it; the differences in lifestyle and habits between her and ordinary people are too great. It's an invisible chasm that blocks the vast majority of people.

Of course, there are many outstanding boys in Jin Da, and it would be wonderful if Tang Ruixuan could meet the one she likes.

However, in reality, very few campus romances actually lead to marriage; most love stories are defeated by reality.

The story of "love conquers all" only exists in TV dramas.