Tang Qiulu is happy, Su Changfeng is naturally happy too.
But Sun Mei saw Su Changfeng's smile and was very displeased. She then said coldly, "Why are you laughing? This was Qiulu's hard-earned achievement, and it has nothing to do with you."
Tang Qiulu was about to speak on Su Changfeng's behalf, but Su Changfeng shook his head, so she sighed and said nothing.
"Now you don't have to worry, no one can kick us out of the Tang Family."
"No more worries, no more worries. I never expected my daughter to be so capable; Mom is also very pleased."
The whole family was delighted, but Su Changfeng was left out, so he could only walk into the kitchen by himself.
That night, Tang Xiangdong went to the Tang Family Mansion with his father. He didn't want Tang Qiulu to have any chance to turn things around; he was determined to stop it all.
"Grandma, are you really planning to let Tang Qiulu take charge of this cooperation?" Tang Xiangdong said to Grandma Tang in the villa's living room.
Grandma looked as if it was only natural, and she said, "Since Qiulu brought back the contract, she will surely be in charge of it. Do you have any questions?"
"Mom, you must think this over carefully. After all, Tang Qiulu is a woman. Once she establishes her authority in the group, Donglin's position will be uncertain," Tang Zhenbang said.
Old Madam Tang showed a dissatisfied expression upon hearing this, glaring at them as she said, "Alright, stop beating around the bush with me."
"Grandma, even though Su Changfeng married into our Tang Family, after all, this guy is an outsider. He hasn't done anything for three years. If Tang Qiulu manages the company, aren't you worried that our Tang Family's assets might fall into Su Changfeng's hands?" Tang Xiangdong said.
"Qiulu doesn't have any feelings for this coward. If I hadn't been concerned about the Tang Family's reputation, I would have made those two divorce long ago," Grandma said.
Tang Xiangdong gritted his teeth and continued, "Grandma, who knows what the future holds? We must prepare for the worst. After all, we have the contract in hand; it doesn't matter who we switch to. Do you really want to bet the Tang Family's future on the relationship between Tang Qiulu and Su Changfeng?"
After hearing these words, Grandma's expression suddenly became very serious.
Even though Tang Qiulu and Su Changfeng were only nominally married, no one could guarantee that their relationship wouldn't improve if something changed in the future.
The West District project is crucial for the Tang Family. It can enhance the Tang Family's position in Hai City. It can be said that whoever is responsible for this project will surely gain increased prestige within the group.
If Tang Qiulu were to win people over, the Tang Family might indeed fall into Su Changfeng's hands.
"Grandma, Su Changfeng has endured for a long time. I think this guy might have some ulterior motives. Maybe he's just waiting for this opportunity," Tang Xiangdong continued.
Old Madam let out a cold snort and said, "He's just a coward; how dare he covet the Tang Family's things? Wishful thinking. Alright, you take charge of this. I'll call Tang Qiulu right away."
Hearing this, Tang Xiangdong was very pleased, but still pretended to be calm, saying, "Grandma, it's not that I want to steal Tang Qiulu's achievement. The reason I'm doing this is purely out of concern for the Tang Family."
Grandma had lived long enough to know exactly what Tang Xiangdong was thinking.
"You don't need to say so much nonsense. I fully know what you're thinking. Also, don't try any tricks in front of me in the future. On my birthday, what kind of thing did you give me?" Grandma said sternly.
Tang Xiangdong kept nodding and then said, "Grandma, your criticism is right. From today on, Donglin will certainly work earnestly."
When Tang Qiulu was preparing the documents, she received a call from Old Madam, and was immediately devastated.
Even though the cooperation was indeed easily achieved, it was undeniably her accomplishment. Why was the responsibility suddenly handed over to Tang Xiangdong for no reason?
"Grandma, I..."
"Alright, I've made up my mind. You can take a day off tomorrow."
The call ended, and Tang Qiulu was filled with resentment. She knew very clearly that Tang Xiangdong was definitely behind this; otherwise, Grandma wouldn't have changed her mind so easily.
Soon after, someone else called her—Tang Xiangdong.
As soon as she picked up the phone, she heard Tang Xiangdong's arrogant voice: "Tang Qiulu, don't think you have a chance to turn things around! I can tell you directly that you'll live the rest of your life in my shadow."
"Tang Xiangdong, you bastard, can you be any more despicable? The cooperation was my doing!" Tang Qiulu said unwillingly.
"So what? Anyway, Grandma said I'm in charge of this project. Do you have any objections? In fact, I originally needed to thank you; if not for you, I wouldn't have been able to take charge of this project. But then, we're enemies, right? You'll end up like that useless guy, having nothing at all..."
Before Tang Xiangdong could finish speaking, Tang Qiulu hung up the phone, trembling with anger this time.
This was decided by Old Madam, and Tang Qiulu was aware that she currently had no way to change it. She had no choice but to endure Tang Xiangdong's flaunting.
"Ah——" Tang Qiulu felt so suffocated inside that she could only scream.
The startled Tang Zhenhua and Sun Mei quickly rushed from their bedroom to the living room.
"Qiulu, what happened? Did that boy Su Changfeng bully you?" Sun Mei asked anxiously.
Even though Su Changfeng and Tang Qiulu had been married for three years, Sun Mei was aware that Tang Qiulu had not been touched by Su Changfeng during those three years. In any case, she didn't want her precious daughter to be ruined by Su Changfeng.
"What happened? What's going on?" Tang Zhenhua also asked nervously.
"Nothing," Tang Qiulu said, just venting, as the facts couldn't be changed: "I was just a little upset, so I yelled."
"What are you upset about? You managed to secure the Weishui Real Estate deal! In the future, you'll be responsible for it, and our prestige within the group will surely rise. You should be happy," Tang Zhenhua laughed.
"Dad, the person in charge changed. It's not me anymore; Tang Xiangdong replaced me," Tang Qiulu said sadly.
"What?" Tang Zhenhua looked shocked. The cooperation clearly was negotiated by Tang Qiulu, so why was Tang Xiangdong in charge?
Sun Mei trembled with anger, then shouted, "Tang Xiangdong, that son of a bitch, definitely said something to Grandma. No, I have to find this bastard and demand an explanation."
When Sun Mei was about to storm out, Tang Zhenhua grabbed her: "This was decided by Mom; going to Tang Xiangdong now is useless!"