Jiang Chenghua wasn't in a hurry. After listening to Li Fuguang's story, he poured himself another cup of tea to soothe his throat.
"Oh, so that's what's going on. No wonder that boy from my family asked me to take a team of bodyguards with him a few days ago."
Li Fuguang listened and realized it was exactly as he'd suspected.
It had been rumored in the community that the Jiang family kid had fallen out with his family over a girl, presumably Su Qing. So, in other words, Jiang Chenghua was unaware of the situation.
Li Fuguang felt relieved. He narrowed his eyes, "I wonder if Brother Jiang knows who that girl is? She's the one who made Brother Jiang's son sever ties with family. I heard from my rebellious son that she tried to seduce him but failed, so that's why..."
Li Fuguang was halfway through his words when he slowly glanced at Jiang Chenghua's expression. The man was just sipping his tea, his face expressionless, though a faint hint of anger could be seen between his brows.
After Jiang Chenghua finished half of the tea cup, a hint of anger etched in his eyes. He looked at Li Fuguang with a rather angry look and slammed the bowl down on the table.
The force was so strong that it inevitably made a noise.
Looking at Li Fuguang unhappily, he said, "I thought Mr. Li was here to discuss work matters. If you're here to discuss family matters, I'm sorry I can't accompany you. I don't want to hear any more about that rebellious son."
Li Fuguang saw Jiang Chenghua's reaction and secretly rejoiced. It was just as the people say in the social circle.
The Jiang family kid and Jiang Chenghua are somewhat estranged, and judging by Jiang Chenghua's expression, he genuinely doesn't like that girl.
But then again, it's really hard to like girls from that kind of family.
Always stirring up trouble, and still so troublesome.
Li Fuguang was completely elated at the moment, seemingly oblivious to the fact that he, too, came from a similar family. Or rather, Jiang Chenghua, sitting across from him, also came from a similar family.
At this moment, Li Fuguang had clearly forgotten everything, becoming somewhat carried away.
He sipped his red wine and looked at Jiang Chenghua. "Brother Jiang, don't be angry. I'm just worried about you. Every family has a difficult child. It's true that every family has its own problems. Since you don't like that girl, I won't consider you for this matter. But don't worry, I will definitely protect your son and prevent him from any harm."
Li Fuguang spoke in a high-sounding manner, constantly observing Jiang Chenghua's expression, which seemed to have calmed down considerably. He had originally wanted to confirm whether Su Qing was under Jiang Chenghua's protection.
If so, it would be more difficult. If not, then things would be much easier.
After all, Su Qing was practically half an orphan, and there were very few people who could make decisions for her.
Jiang Chenghua pursed his lips, took a sip of his tea, and looked at Li Fuguang.
"What about that piece of land, Brother Li?"
Jiang Chenghua had pointed out at the exact moment, and Li Fuguang naturally understood.
A businessman is a businessman. Li Fuguang felt everything was under control. He looked at Jiang Chenghua, thought for a moment, and then looked at him again.
"Brother Jiang, how about 50 million in cash?"
His words made Jiang Chenghua narrow his eyes. "Brother Li, what do you mean?"
Jiang Chenghua was still trying to be vague. Li Fuguang coughed a few times and then said to Jiang Chenghua.
"Brother Jiang, don't you understand this? The current employee knows, too. Do I need to explain it to you?"
"50 million? That piece of land is incredibly cheap. Don't you think it's a good deal, Brother Jiang?"
Li Fuguang's words made it clear. Jiang Chenghua narrowed his eyes. "Then how do we make the deal?"
Fifty million isn't actually a huge amount. Li Fuguang didn't understand why, after all these years of business, Jiang Chenghua was still so cautious, even a little cowardly.
Considering that he was merely a son-in-law, and that the Jiang Group was clearly his, it was likely that a large portion of the profits still belonged to the Mei family, so his behavior was understandable.
Li Fuguang felt incredibly superior, and couldn't help but pat his chest.
"Brother Jiang, don't worry about this. Leave it to me. If it doesn't work out, you can go with me. I'll be like helping Brother Jiang connect."
Jiang Chenghua's heart brightened after Li Fuguang finished speaking.
"Okay, sure."
Accustomed to Jiang Chenghua's simplicity, Li Fuguang didn't dwell on it.
Thinking the deal was done, Li Fuguang took Jiang Chenghua to buy the land that evening.
They were both very happy when the party ended.
However, on their way out, they spotted numerous police cars.
Everyone at the table, including several others, was whisked away in an instant.
The speed was incredible.
Li Fuguang didn't have time to explain himself. Seeing Jiang Chenghua and Pei Dai standing together, he instantly understood everything.
The truth of the matter blinded Li Fuguang, for the only time in all his years, to someone he'd misjudged.
His gaze fixed on Jiang Chenghua with a fierce gaze.
He couldn't believe he'd fallen into his trap.
As Li Fuguang was taken away, Pei Dai stood beside Jiang Chenghua, watching him.
"Don't tell Jiang Sui."
The man's voice was deep, carrying an inscrutable scar. When Jiang Chenghua called him, Pei Dai was still a little incredulous, unsure why he'd called.
Pei Dai didn't ask, but Jiang Chenghua explained it clearly.
"Back when I was with Jiang Sui's mother, many people disapproved. They thought I was a poor boy who couldn't bring happiness to Huahua. Later, they thought I was a businessman, and that I had too much of a businessman's aura. When I was young, I had no idea what a businessman's aura was. I didn't drink, I didn't smoke, and I didn't have any bad habits."
"Later, I gradually realized it was because I wanted success too much. The road to success is lonely and agonizing, and I tended to overlook too many things and too many people, leading to tragedy."
"I support Jiang Sui's situation, but don't tell him. Let him hate me like this. No feelings are much better than have feelings at all."
Hearing the man's words, Pei Dai instantly understood.
So Jiang Chenghua knew everything about Jiang Sui's condition and the situation.
He was protecting his son in an extreme, morbid way.
Pei Dai watched the retreating man. His youthful charm had long since faded. He exuded a strong aura of superiority, yet in the night, his loneliness and coldness seemed almost pathetic.
Thankfully, the case had taken a new turn.
Pei Dai gazed at the moon peeking out from beneath the dark clouds, put away his phone, intending to call Mei Yeqin, and go into the car.