Chapter 365 - Birthday Party
Chapter 365: Birthday Party
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
“Xiaohui, I know that my son is a bastard. But you have lived in the Tan Family for so many years, I don’t believe you don’t have any feelings for this place. You and Shilin are a married couple and a divorce is a big deal. Tell me, as the previous CEO of a prestigious corporation, if you were to work in
someone else’s company, what would others say about you?”
Old Master Tan started to panic.
No one would dare to hire the former CEO of the Tan Group if she were to work in another company. Everyone knew that Hu Hui was a member of the Tan Family. Once she broke away from the title of the Tan Family, she definitely wouldn’t be able to survive in this industry. Besides, if any company really
dared to take her in, given her many years of connections and resources in the Tan Family, she would definitely be a threat to the Tan Family.
“Dad, I think you’re mistaken. I want to open a bakery of my own in the future and won’t compete with you. It’s too tiring to live as the wife of the Tan Family,” Hu Hui said.
Old Master Tan kept quiet and thought for a moment.
“This is between the two of you, I can’t control it either, but as for the company’s shares, don’t even think about it. We can’t give up the Tan Family’s shares.”
Old Master Tan had his own considerations. 5% of the total shares wasn’t a small sum. If an outsider was allowed to hold it and it was transferred to someone else, it would be a life and death crisis for the company if anything happened.
“Did you hear that? I knew Dad wouldn’t agree. Honey, think about it again. Leaving the Tan Family is harmful in every way. You have lived here for so many years, how are you going to live alone all of a sudden?”
Tan Shilin pleaded again. He would rather Hu Hui was managing the company than his niece.
He couldn’t live his life under the control of his niece, it would be too embarrassing.
“Idon’t want the shares, but I want several properties under the Tan Family’s name. This can match up to §% of the shares.”
Hu Hui thought about her divorce and couldn’t leave the marriage with nothing. It was Tan Shilin’s fault, she wasn’t the one who let the Tan Family down.
“In your dreams!”
“Sure, Xiaohui, since you want a divorce, I have no objections. The Tan Family welcomes you back to work anytime. I’ll apologize on behalf of my unfilial son.”
Old Master Tan bowed, appearing extremely pitiful.
Hu Hui pitied him, but she had no choice.
“Dad, are you senile? You…”
Tan Shilin couldn’t believe his ears. His father actually agreed to her request.
“shut up, you bastard! It’s all your fault. Xiaohui, it’s been so many years. You’ve worked hard for us. Are you going to be so harsh?”
Old Master Tan would always remember to leave some room for discussion.
Hu Hui didn’t speak, turning to go upstairs to pack.
“Shilin, the Mo Family’s project is being watched by Siwen. Initially, I wanted Xiaohui to go, but it might not work now. Siwen is a sentimental girl and I know she likes Mo Jinrong. Tan Lin is also watching the deal covetously. You have to work hard and keep an eye on him.”
Old Master Tan didn’t have anyone he could depend on now, he could only rely on his disappointing son. He didn’t expect that both of his sons, who weren’t interested in business, would be useless trash.
Tan Shilin nodded, but he wasn’t convinced. He wasn’t in the mood to help that brat, but he enjoyed monitoring Mo Jinrong.
In the blink of an eye, it was nighttime and Lan Tingyun’s vital signs were stable. Lan Anran then felt at ease and went to Zhao Xiumei’s birthday party.
Zhao Xiumei had spread the news early that there would be a birthday party at Red Star Hotel today under Lan Yanran’s name. She told everyone that a big star was coming, so the scene was especially lively.
Xu Yanshan pawned the inherited jade bracelet in the pawnshop. She didn’t expect it to be so valuable. She rented the venue and after removing the alcohol, she had quite a bit of money left. She only gave Old Mrs. Lan half and left the other half for herself.
“Mom! You look great today.”
Xu Yanshan started to suck up to her.
Zhao Xiumei enjoyed the flattery very much and smiled triumphantly. Today, she had taken out all the treasures Lan Tingyun had given her. Although they weren’t worth much, they were still valuable.
She wore golden earrings and a golden necklace around her neck. She put on makeup and even put on lipstick. She looked at least five or six years younger.
“This is a collection from my private wardrobe. The cheongsam I’m wearing is made with gold and is worth a lot of money.”
Zhao Xiumei bragged, but she was a little regretful because she had used the love token the old man had given her in exchange for money.
Xu Yanshan had never seen Old Mrs, Lan in such a dress and she started to regret it. The jade bracelet was just the tip of the iceberg. She didn’t expect Old Mrs. Lan to have such private items. She could have exchanged one of them for at least a thousand yuan.
At this moment, Zhao Xiumei’s old friend Feng Xiulan sauntered over and smiled.
“Xiumei, your outfit is stunning, When did you buy this? Why haven’t I seen you wear it before?”
Feng Xiulan was a former colleague of Zhao Xiumei and she was a retired doctor. They called each other when they had nothing to do and complained about their own troubles. They could be considered best friends.
“Of course I need to dress well for the birthday party today. I bought this at the beginning of the year and was thinking of wearing it during my birthday party. It is decorated with gold thread and is very expensive.”
Zhao Xiumei spun around triumphantly from the compliment.
This dress was indeed bought early this year before Lan Anran came back. Back then, she was still very rich.
“You are so blessed. Why don’t I see your son today?”
Feng Xiulan didn’t know about her recent situation and Zhao Xiumei wasn’t willing to tell her that her eldest son was in jail and her younger son was recuperating in the hospital. She just smiled at her and then complained helplessly.
“Don’t you know my son? He’s always busy in the hospital. He didn’t have time to attend his mother’s birthday party because the hospital is too busy. It’s obvious that I’m not important to him at all.”
Zhao Xiumei was still complaining about Lan Tingyun.
She hadn’t told anyone about everything that had happened recently, as she was afraid that others would have dirt on her. She didn’t want to embarrass herself.
“Your eldest son is more filial. Look, your firstborn daughter-in-law values him so much.”
Feng Xiulan praised.
suddenly, a group of young people ran over to the birthday party. They were all children of the relatives Zhao Xiumei had invited, and a portion of them were relatives of the Lan Family. They surrounded Zhao Xiumei and talked non-stop.
“Grandma, Grandma, I heard that Lan Yanran is coming.. Is that true? Why haven’t we seen him yet?”