Chapter 695: Chapter 696: Aunt Visits
Song Xiaodong had called Lu Lang before returning home, telling him about the dayâs events at the Su Family, to which Lu Lang immediately agreed to help relay the message.
Less than half an hour later, Lu Lang called back and said, "The higher-ups want you to take over, to prevent other families from growing stronger."
Song Xiaodongâs eyes narrowed as he said, "I understand."
Lu Lang laughed and said, "Yes, this is a good opportunity. With the Su Family as your foundation, your future development will be much easier."
Song Xiaodong gave a bitter smile and said, "Itâs not that development is easier, but rather the burden has become heavier. I fear that sooner or later I will become the public enemy of all the major families."
Lu Lang laughed heartily and said, "Thatâs something I donât understand, but I know you, my boy, have made a fortuneâten billion US dollars, Iâm so envious."
Song Xiaodong couldnât help but laugh as well and said, "Then Iâll give it to you. You can handle this."
"No deal! Iâd rather stick to my troops. I canât handle this kind of thing. Youâve grown up so quickly. Just a few years ago, you were still my soldier, and now youâre on an equal footing with meâoh, no, youâre even better than me now. Youâll have to look out for me in the future."
"Old Chief, you flatter me, it makes me feel unworthy."
The two of them joked briefly before hanging up the phone.
However, the expression on Song Xiaodongâs face became grave. He was clear about what the higher-ups meant. By taking over the Su Family, he was truly taking up this burden, and from now on he would inevitably face various disputes.
But Song Xiaodong was even more aware that he had no choice but to accept. Without the support from above, how could he compete with the Su and Sun families? Moreover, since they valued him so highly, he had no reason not to take on this burden.
When he got home, Song Xiaodong discussed the matter with Miao Qingqing and others. Miao Qingqing clearly had not anticipated that the Su Family would propose such an idea, and since there was already a directive from above, Miao Qingqing immediately started thinking about how to handle the matter in a way that would benefit Song Xiaodong the most.
In this regard, Shui Qingyue offered many suggestions. After all, she understood the family affairs much better than Miao Qingqing, which saved Miao Qingqing a great deal of effort. Soon, they had also drafted some preliminary shares agreement proposals for investing in the Su Family.
At about eight in the evening, Su Yuya actually came to Song Xiaodongâs house.
Miao Qingqing and Miao Xuanxuan were somewhat uncomfortable upon seeing Su Yuya, though they couldnât say exactly why.
Su Yuya, however, smiled slightly and said, "Whatâs this? Your aunt stops by for a visit to see you, and youâre not welcoming me?"
"Welcome! Welcome!" Miao Qingqing and Miao Xuanxuan hurriedly let Su Yuya in.
Su Yuya was quite casual, sitting down and saying, "Get me something to drink. After debating with those selfish people, I didnât even eat, and my throat is parched."
Shui Qingyue quickly poured a glass of juice for Su Yuya, who gulped it down in one go, then sighed with relief and said, "Thatâs better."
Then she looked around at everyone and said, "Donât look at me like that. Iâm not here as a guest. I just donât want to argue with them anymore. Iâve said what I needed to say. If they canât see the situation clearly, then thereâs nothing I can do. Iâm married off; I have to think about my husbandâs family now. Iâve done so much for the Su Family, Iâve fulfilled my duty as a member."
Miao Qingqing said, "Aunt, if itâs impossible, then let it go..."
Su Yuya, smiling, said, "Yes, and thatâs why Iâve let go now. Today, I ran here to find some peace. Itâs always harmonious at your house; Iâm thinking of staying here more often."
Miao Qingqing said, "No problem at all. Youâre welcome anytime."
After chatting for a bit, Shui Qingyue prepared some food, and Su Yuya began to eat heartily at the dining table. This mature woman had a charm all her own while eating.
Su Yuya turned to Song Xiaodong and said with a smile, "Little Song, you really showed some dominance today, worthy of being the man Qingqing and Xuanxuan chose. If I were just a few years younger, I might have been attracted to you too."
Song Xiaodong smiled slightly and said, "Aunt, you flatter me."
Miao Xuanxuan immediately added, "But Aunt, youâre not old at all. When weâre together, others could mistake us for sisters."
Su Yuya laughed lightly and said, "You really know how to sweet talk. Iâm already thirty-six, how can I compare to you young ones?"
"What? Aunt is thirty-six already? I thought you werenât even thirty yet." Xiao Yingying said, surprised.
Su Yuya burst into laughter and said, "You little girl, I do love hearing you talk."
The atmosphere was quite harmonious as they laughed and talked. After dinner, everyone returned to the living room, and Su Yuya looked at Song Xiaodong and said, "Little Song, I really hope you can take charge of the Su Family, or else itâs finished."
Song Xiaodong smiled slightly and said, "If they agree, I donât mind."
Su Yuya said, "I know these people wellâtheyâre all selfishâbut this time, they have no choice but to agree. They have no other options now, and all they are thinking about is how to negotiate the best benefits with you."
Song Xiaodongâs eyes narrowed as he said, "If Iâm to take charge of the Su Family, then my word is law. Anyone who disobeys can get out."
"Yes!" Su Yuya clapped her hands excitedly and said, "Thatâs the spirit a head of a big family should have! My father had the same dominance when he was young, but as he aged, he became moderate. Otherwise, our Su Family would have reached greater heights."
Song Xiaodong spoke indifferently, "Qingqing and I have discussed it; our basic principle is to break down the family structure of the Su Family into a shareholding system, managing it like a major company. All Su family members will hold shares, and the ratio of these shares is for the Su Family members to figure out. I wonât interfere, but once itâs settled, they will be shareholders, and they canât act as before without responsibility."
"Thatâs quite a unique approach. Who knows if theyâll agree. But since you want to take this on, I wonât interfere. After all, I donât have any shares in this."
"Aunt, how could you not have any?"
Su Yuya shrugged her shoulders and said, "I married out, so Iâm not a Su family member anymore, right? Look at those people; would they share their shares with me? Big families are like this, favoring men over women. Besides, I donât mind these things. As long as I can keep our Su Family from falling, Iâll be content."
Miao Xuanxuan said, "Aunt, since itâs like this, why do you still take this to heart so much? You really are something."
Su Yuya smiled slightly and said, "What can I do when my sense of family honor is strong? I guess after a while, youâll feel the same kind of honor, or maybe you already do."