stonecrandall Chapter 245 I Was Counter-Taken by the Male Lead (33)
Chapter 245 I Was Counter-Taken by the Male Lead (33)
It can be said that when a wall falls, everyone pushes it down. Just like the Qin family in the past, the Sun family has become a big piece of fat meat that everyone wants to take a bite out of.
While everyone was still observing, Xie Nan had already made his move. Seeing that someone had taken the lead, the others naturally followed suit, and the Sun family completely disappeared from Kyoto.
Many people felt a sense of regret at this result, but also a feeling of relief.
That's how Meng's father was. When Qin Nuan failed to secure the project, he was secretly disappointed for a long time, feeling that she was too indecisive.
But now it seems like a good thing. Looking at the capable Qin Nuan, Meng's father inexplicably thought of the deceased Qin's father, and a trace of emotion flashed in his eyes before disappearing.
"You did a good job. If Lao Qin were still alive, he would be so happy."
He chuckled a few times as he spoke, looking extremely kind.
Hearing him casually mention Qin's father, Qin Nuan clenched her fists tightly behind her back, her face showing no emotion, only the sadness revealed by his words.
Seeing his hypocritical act, Qin Nuan felt disgusted. He was so terribly hypocritical. Not wanting him to further tarnish her parents' reputation with his fake words, she changed the subject.
"Dad, there's a problem with the supplier in Nancheng."
Upon hearing this, Meng's father slammed his teacup on the table, his face turning ashen with anger. After a long pause, seeing Qin Nuan's hesitant expression, he took a deep breath and gestured to her:
"Go on."
Upon hearing this, Qin Nuan no longer held back and told the whole story without any attempt to cover it up.
Although Meng Heng left home with backbone, he was still their only son, so his parents arranged for him to work at a subsidiary of the Meng family business.
Meng Heng was also in charge of contacting the suppliers in Nancheng. The two companies had been cooperating for many years and had a very solid relationship, so this deal was already a done deal.
Meng's father entrusted this matter to Meng Heng in order to give him experience and lay the foundation for him to enter the Meng family in the future, which can be described as his deep love for his son.
But this seemingly sure thing has now gone wrong.
Newly appointed Meng Heng made a sweeping decision to replace the suppliers he had worked with for many years. The reason was simple: it was all for Bai Qiuyu.
The Bai family behind Bai Qiuyu was an insignificant, declining family. Meng Heng wanted to help the Bai family out of love, so the Bai family became their new supplier.
Unexpectedly, the Bai family used inferior goods to pass off as superior ones, causing the entire latest batch of goods to be scrapped, resulting in a huge loss for the Meng family.
After hearing this, Meng's father was so angry that his hands trembled uncontrollably. He was about to say something when he fainted from exhaustion.
Qin Nuan became even busier. She became the de facto head of the Meng family. As for Meng's father, the nominal head of the family, although he received timely medical treatment after fainting that day, he was told that he had suffered a stroke.
Meng's father is currently lying in bed with his eyes and mouth crooked, and naturally, he is willing but powerless to deal with matters at the company.
Using the Sun family as a springboard, Xie Nan's company grew rapidly, winning several projects in succession with unstoppable momentum, making people sigh that the younger generation is truly formidable.
Xie Nan, who was being praised, stood reluctantly in front of the airport watching the receding figure until it was no longer visible before turning his gaze away.
As the holiday approached, Jiang Rou and Qin Nuan embarked on their journey home, and Grandma Jiang naturally wanted to know about the family reunion.
Although the company was on the right track, it still couldn't do without its boss, Xie Nan. He was helpless but could only watch the two of them leave.
Throughout the journey, Qin Nuan was filled with unease and seemed somewhat dazed. Jiang Rou noticed this and reached out to hold her slightly cold hand.
She gently reassured her, "Don't be nervous, Grandma is very easy to get along with."
As she spoke, she told Qin Nuan many interesting stories about her grandmother. Qin Nuan listened and her nervousness dissipated, but she also felt a little bittersweet. These were things that she and her sister had never experienced.
As soon as the car stopped, I saw the little old lady standing in front of the door, looking around with a smile on her face, occasionally exchanging a few words with the people passing by.
Jiang Rou got out of the car and ran towards Grandma Jiang, calling out, "Grandma, I'm back!"
Grandma Jiang smiled broadly as soon as she saw the person, looking them up and down, left and right. Just as she was about to say something, she saw Qin Nuan following behind Jiang Rou.
Hearing Qin Nuan's words, Grandma Jiang sat blankly on the sofa, holding Jiang Rou's hand tightly, as if afraid that she would disappear if she let go.
Grandma Jiang's husband died early and left no children. She thought she would live out her life alone until she found Jiang Rou.
Watching the little girl grow up, she had been secretly saving money for a long time. She had already decided that if Jiang Rou got married in the future, she would use this money as her dowry, and if she didn't get married, it would be Jiang Rou's way out.
She had thought about many things, but she never considered the possibility that Jiang Rou's family would come looking for her. However, this possibility that she never thought of has now come to pass.
Qin Nuan looked at the silent Grandma Jiang, sighed in her heart, got up and walked to her, kneeling straight on the ground.
Her action startled the two of them. Grandma Jiang got up to help her, but Qin Nuan didn't get up, her expression very sincere:
“Grandma, it’s all thanks to you that Arou and I were able to recognize each other. You are our family’s benefactor. Arou has told me a lot about you and her. I know how good you are to her. Arou has grown up to be who she is today thanks to you.”
She choked up for a moment as she spoke: "Before my mother passed away, she told me that I must find my sister. I have been looking for her all these years."
Grandma Jiang was moved by what she heard, and her eyes were already moist. But Arou was also the apple of her eye. To make Jiang Rou leave her would be no different from tearing out her heart.
But Qin Nuan's next words made Grandma Jiang forget her sorrow:
"Now that Arou has been found, Mom and Dad can rest in peace. The fact that Arou is your granddaughter will never change. I want to call you Grandma from now on, just like Arou."
Grandma Jiang felt a pang of grief. What did she hear? Her granddaughter was still her own granddaughter, but now there was another one.
Realizing what had happened, Grandma Jiang, without even wiping away her tears, quickly helped the person up from the ground, her face full of loving kindness.
“Good child, from now on you will be my granddaughter just like Arou. This place will be your home.”
Grandma Jiang's sadness vanished instantly. Holding Jiang Rou in one hand and Qin Nuan in the other, her joy was undeniable.
The two stayed at home, and Grandma Jiang cooked for them in various ways. Grandma Jiang felt very sorry for Qin Nuan; what kind of good life could a little girl have living under someone else's roof?
Qin Nuan was at a loss for what to do about this kind of love she had never experienced before, but she also accepted it gladly.
The time they spent together was always too short. The two stayed at home for almost half a month before returning to Kyoto. As Jiang Rou watched her figure getting smaller and smaller in the rearview mirror, tears streamed down her face.
Qin Nuan felt very sorry for him, wiping away his tears while gently comforting him:
"Next year, we'll bring Grandma to Kyoto, okay? Don't cry."
It was not easy for Qin Nuan to free up this half month of time. She went to the company as soon as she got off the plane and made proper arrangements for Jiang Rou before leaving.
"Get some rest. It's fine to go back to class in a few days. Remember to eat."
Qin Nuan had no objection to Jiang Rou's desire to become an actress; nothing could buy Jiang Rou's passion.
Although the entertainment industry is a big melting pot, with her protecting her, Jiang Rou will definitely not be tainted in the slightest.
After watching Qin Nuan leave, Jiang Rou got into the car and quietly gave the driver a few instructions. After driving for a while, the car stopped in front of an office building.