We agreed it was just a hug, why did you actually do it?

"The Tang Group? Of course I know it. Everyone in Jinhai knows it, after all, it's one of the six major families in Jinhai."

The eldest uncle took a sip of tea and began to recount, "Speaking of the Tang family, their status was far inferior to that of the other major families back then. It wasn't until later that the eldest son of the Tang family married the only daughter of a super-rich man, who was also the daughter of the Jiang family in Jiangcheng."

There's a saying among the common people: "In Jinhai, don't boast about your official rank; in Jiangcheng, don't talk about being rich." This shows just how wealthy the Jiang family, one of the richest families in Jiangcheng, must be. How the two met is unknown; all that's known is that after their marriage, the Tang family, with the help of the Jiang family, quickly rose to the ranks of the six most powerful families.

However, this happy period didn't last long. It's said that the eldest daughter of the Jiang family fell seriously ill after giving birth, and eventually returned to the Jiang family, never to return. Several years later, she tragically died there.

Su Weile's heart skipped a beat. "Who is that child?"

"That child is Tang Shaowu, known as the Prince of Jiangcheng."

Su Weile muttered to herself, "Tang Shaowu is from Jiangcheng?"

Su Hui continued, "Yes, he's always been traveling between Jiangcheng and Jinhai. He probably grew up in Jinhai. He's said to be an extremely intelligent child, and the Tang family was grooming him to be their successor. But then I heard some things happened."

"What's wrong?" Su Weile asked anxiously.

"What exactly? We ordinary people have no idea. All we know is that Tang Shaowu's father soon remarried, and she also has the surname Jiang. She's probably a distant relative of Tang Shaowu's mother. Sigh, the grudges and feuds of these wealthy families are mostly hearsay. We don't know if it's true or not."

"But one thing is certain: the Tang family will soon have another young master named Tang Yi, who is Tang Shaowu's half-brother."

After talking for a while, Su Hui finally remembered to ask, "Lele, why are you suddenly interested in these wealthy families?"

Su Weile smiled to cover it up. It was nothing. She had just met some friends recently and was curious to ask about it.

Su Hui nodded without suspicion. "Sigh, the affairs of wealthy families, on the surface they seem glamorous, but in reality they are full of twists and turns and filth. Although Tang Shaowu has been a young master that everyone envies since childhood, his mother died early and he has a stepmother, so his life is not necessarily easy."

Currently, the Tang family's authority still rests with Old Master Tang, but he's getting on in years. It's said that Tang Shaowu isn't highly regarded by his grandfather, but because of the powerful Jiang family's backing, no one dares to do anything to him.

Su Weile frowned and said, "Tang Shaowu is the eldest son and grandson in the family, so why is he not valued?"

Su Hui frowned. "I don't know the specifics, but I do know that this Tang Shaowu is no ordinary person. He stood out in the Tang family, which was heavily suppressed, and it is said that he now holds more shares than anyone else on the board of directors and is the true head of the Tang family. This man is rumored to be incredibly powerful, and many people say that he is a cunning and ruthless person."

Su Weile gently bit her lip.

Su Hui continued, "If you ask me, someone who has achieved so much at such a young age can't be an ordinary person. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they're ruthless. Otherwise, they wouldn't have earned the nickname 'Smiling Tiger'! In short, that kind of person is not one of us. If we see them, we should stay far away from them."

Su Weile gently repeated her uncle's words, "They are not the same kind of people as us."

Su Hui refilled his teacup and said, "Yes, the gates of noble families are as deep as the sea. Children raised in these families often lack emotion because they haven't experienced much familial love, so they don't know how to have feelings. Just look at these spoiled brats; they're either indulging in romance and playing around, or they're cold-blooded, ruthless, and only interested in profit."

Su Weile was silent for a moment before saying, "In that case, Tang Shaowu is so pitiful."

Su Hui didn't hear clearly what was said, "What?"

Su Weile raised her voice a little and said, "I said it's so pitiful to have never experienced family affection or love."

Su Hui laughed heartily and said, "Silly child, everyone has different pursuits. Some people have countless riches and honors, yet they still feel sorry for us. Some people don't need feelings, and they don't believe in them either."

Su Weile firmly said, "It's not that he doesn't need it, it's that he hasn't experienced it, which is why he says he's pitiful."

-------------------------------------------

In the special care ward of Jinhai General Hospital, Tang Shaowu listened to the report from the head of Jiang's Group in Jiangcheng on the other end of the computer.

The manager opposite him keenly noticed Tang Shao's unusual silence today, which made him nervous and cautious in his response.

After the manager finished his report, Tang Shaowu remained silent for a long time. A minute later, a slight smile appeared on Tang Shaowu's lips.

The manager on the other end felt a chill run down his spine. The well-known saying in the company flashed through his mind: "Tang Shao's smile can mean the difference between life and death."

Tang Shaowu smiled and said calmly, "How much money do I allocate to your overseas department every year? This market research report I have here looks like a joke. Is this the elite you've cultivated for the company? You haven't even learned the humor of foreigners, yet you've forgotten your own rigor."

Tang Shaowu tossed the documents aside. "If you can't manage your subordinates remotely, then put aside your work in Jiangcheng and go there personally to teach them by example."

Tang Shaowu took a deep breath. "Two days. I need to see a complete feasibility report. Otherwise, you and your overseas department are all out of here."

Standing on the other side, Lao Xu couldn't help but look up at Tang Shaowu, who had just closed the video conference.

In Lao Xu's memory, Tang Shaowu rarely showed such direct emotions; even when he was angry, he usually didn't show it. Tang Shaowu always wielded his knife with a smile.

Tang Shaowu tilted his head back slightly and spoke with a faint smile, "Uncle Xu, it seems like this is the first time someone has scolded me to my face today? It's never been that they always addressed me respectfully as 'Young Master Tang' to my face, but then they'd badmouth me behind my back?"

Upon hearing this, Old Xu knew who Tang Shaowu was referring to: "Young Master Su is a free-spirited child, a very good child."

Tang Shaowu said expressionlessly, "He insults people to their faces. He's just a little idiot."

A soft knock sounded on the door, and the nurse came in, saying, "Young Master Tang, I just took your temperature, and you have a slight fever. So, this medicine can't be taken for now. I'll put it in your freezer; it has to be frozen at a low temperature."

Old Xu immediately stepped forward and said, "Okay, thank you for your hard work."

The nurse was very talkative. "Hi, it's all part of my job, it's not hard work." She had just put the medicine in the refrigerator when she suddenly noticed the handmade ice cream inside. "Wow, this must be the savory ice cream! It's the ultimate treat for people who don't like sweet things but still crave ice cream!"

Old Xu stared blankly at the ice cream in the refrigerator for a moment, then slowly looked at Tang Shaowu.

The handsome man was resting quietly against the headboard with his eyes closed, the smile that usually graced his face long gone.