Chapter 21: The Big Spender Has Arrived

Most people are happy to see the God of Wealth! Yan Yueqing was different.

She was happy to see people who spent money!

She had just been thinking about how to invest.

Now, someone had delivered themselves to her doorstep!

Tang Tang was her bound target baby after all~~

Yan Yueqing smiled and said, “Hello, Director Tang.”

The other party seemed to be in a bad mood and was holding back anger: “Do you have time tomorrow morning? We need to meet.”

“Ah?”

It was so sudden! Yan Yueqing thought for a moment: “Is there something wrong?”

“It’s about Tang Tang, and those LV handbags you sent. I think it’s necessary for us to communicate.” Director Tang’s cold attitude was slightly harsh, “I know you’re back in C city, not in T city. Tomorrow at 10 AM, C City Wanfeng Department Store, fourth floor café.”

Director Tang had a decisive personality. Having decided to confront her, he specifically investigated her schedule and set the meeting place in her city.

Such sincerity left the other party with no excuse to refuse!

Yan Yueqing hadn’t expected Director Tang to act so swiftly, but it made sense. She had given gifts worth two million at once, so the parent would certainly be concerned. It was perfect timing to discuss the investment matter with Director Tang, so she readily agreed: “Alright, I also have something to discuss with you. See you tomorrow morning!”

Hearing the reply, Director Tang showed an “as expected” expression, briefly grunted an acknowledgment, and coldly hung up the phone.

Auntie Liu stood at the doorway with coffee, hesitating to approach.

Director Tang looked up, revealing a sharp gaze beneath his glasses, his tone as soft as possible: “Has Tang Tang fallen asleep?”

Auntie Liu nodded: “Yes, she’s asleep.”

She walked over, placed the coffee on the table, hesitated for a moment, but still asked: “Sir, are you going to meet Miss Yan tomorrow?”

Director Tang picked up the cup and blew on it: “Not alone, I plan to bring Tang Tang with me.”

“Bring Tang Tang?” Auntie Liu imagined that scene and said, “Won’t that be…a bit too cruel?”

Director Tang’s lips curled into a cold smile, “Auntie Liu, do you know how Yan Yueqing responded when I just arranged to meet with her?”

“What did she say?”

Director Tang’s gaze instantly turned cold: “She said she also had something to discuss with me… Heh, what else could it be? She spent three million on Tang Tang, undoubtedly using this as an excuse to gain benefits. Hmph, using Tang Tang to get close to me, how despicable!

Last time when Qin Si did that, we never told Tang Tang the truth to protect her, only saying that Auntie Qin went abroad and wouldn’t return. But as one Qin Si left, another Yan Yueqing appeared… The more power I have at Zhongxing, the more people will try to get close to me. She’s five years old now, it’s time she learned to distinguish between those who use her and those who truly care for her!”

Auntie Liu nodded regretfully.

Since Madam Tang’s death, there had been far too many people trying to get close to Tang Tang to reach the sir!

Back then, Qin Si had tried so hard, managing to win Tang Tang over with a facade of gentleness. If she hadn’t been too greedy and exposed her true nature, Mr. Tang might have even married her.

Director Tang never showed his ruthless tactics in front of the child. Qin Si’s downfall was well-known in the circle, but out of respect for Director Tang, no one mentioned it to Tang Tang.

Now, because of Yan Yueqing, Mr Tang actually wanted to bring Tang Tang to witness such a scene?

Auntie Liu felt sorry for the child but couldn’t bring herself to say ‘no’.

Director Tang instructed: ” Aunt Liu, please take Tang Tang with you tomorrow and sit in the private room next door. I’ll make Yan Yueqing reveal her true intentions and let Tang Tang hear it clearly.”

“Okay.”

***

The next day.

Everyone arrived on time for the appointment.

Tang Tang had heard early in the morning that they were going to see Yan Yueqing and was incredibly excited. She specifically picked out the flower bubble dress and bunny shoes bought on her birthday, dressing up beautifully.

Seeing Tang Tang’s joyful face, Auntie Liu’s face looked a little sad.

Yan Yueqing hadn’t slept all night, preparing all the necessary documents for the investment. After printing everything out, she calculated the time and stepped into the café.

A female waitress gently greeted her and led her to the private room.

As soon as she entered, Director Tang was sitting solemnly in the soft chair.

Yan Yueqing put down her bag and politely greeted: “Hello, Director Tang.”

Director Tang was very young, appearing to be in his early thirties. Under his black messy hair, a pair of cold eyes shone sharply, and he spoke in a commanding tone: “Sit.”

He had always been known for his cold temperament, and since Yan Yueqing was technically his subordinate, he didn’t need to feign politeness.

“Miss Yan, I value my time, so let’s cut to the chase. What exactly is your purpose in giving those gifts to Tang Tang?”

Director Tang had arrived ten minutes early today and secretly placed a pinhole camera in an inconspicuous spot in the room, streaming the video to a tablet in real-time so Tang Tang could see everything clearly in the next room.

At this moment, Auntie Liu was holding Tang Tang, looking at the suddenly stunned woman on the screen, her face clouded with worry.

Yan Yueqing knew Director Tang was a straightforward person.

But this was too direct! She had prepared a whole bunch of opening remarks, but they were all completely useless now!

Seeing her speechless, Director Tang sneered and spoke: “You’ve been with the company for years, always performing poorly. Apart from variety shows needing extras, you’ve hardly had any other endorsements or contracts. Three million isn’t easy to save up, and you’ve spent it all on Tang Tang, using her as a stepping stone. Aren’t you afraid that your efforts will be in vain?”

“A stepping stone?” Tang Tang looked at the screen and finally understood why her father insisted on her going to the next room.

She looked up, quickly waving her hands to explain to Auntie Liu: “Auntie, my dad misunderstood! Sister Yueqing isn’t that kind of person!”

Auntie Liu smoothed out the curled edges of Tang Tang’s bubble dress and sighed: “Tang Tang, you can’t judge a book by its cover. Yan Yueqing isn’t related to you, yet she suddenly spends so much money on you. Anyone would be suspicious! Your father is just worried about you being deceived, that’s why he specially arranged to meet her and talk.”

“It’s not like that… You all think she’s getting close to me because of my dad… Auntie, I… I know I’m still young, and I don’t have any proof… At first, I did find Sister Yueqing a bit annoying, but later I realized she genuinely cares for me…” Tang Tang bit her lip and emphasized, “Not in a flattering way! I can feel it.”

“Tang Tang—”

“She’s different from others! Even Auntie Qin Si… is different from Sister Yueqing!” Tang Tang’s little mouth turned down in grievance, “You didn’t tell me, but I know Auntie Qin Si is like those people, just smarter so she managed to trick me… Later you all said she went abroad, but I know she didn’t… My dad sent her away!”

“Tang Tang!” Auntie Liu was shocked, “Who told you that?”

“No one told me, but I just know! Auntie, Sister Yueqing, she—”

Before Tang Tang could finish, Yan Yueqing’s voice came from the tablet.

“Director Tang, you might have misunderstood. My kindness towards Tang Tang doesn’t have the meaning you imagine.”

Her clear voice was resolute.

Director Tang glanced at her askance: “Is that so? Miss Yan should have heard the saying, ‘There’s no free lunch in this world.'”

‘Those who offer unsolicited gifts have ulterior motives’.

Yan Yueqing admitted frankly: “Yes, Director Tang is right. I do have other intentions for being nice to Tang Tang.