He Yanmei was out walking her dog; she hadn't watched the news.
She didn't know about the press conference held by Chairman Qianjun, nor about Qianjun Group canceling its partnership with Tang Yongle. She had no idea that Tang Chuchu had threatened Tang Tianlong with a 10% stake, threatening to marry into the Chinese community.
She was stunned when she heard Tang Chuchu's words. "A 10% share transfer agreement? What shares?"
She was momentarily stunned.
Tang Chuchu handed her the contract. "Mom, this is Grandpa's transfer agreement, signed by Grandpa himself. As long as Dad signs it, he'll inherit 10% of the family assets."
He Yanmei quickly took the contract, flipped it open, and began to read it carefully.
After reading it, she hugged the contract, kissed it, and chewed on it, bursting out in laughter. "Haha, it's true! It's a transfer agreement. 10% of the shares! Grandpa has finally gotten the point!"
"Mom, let me see." Tang Song was also incredulous. All the family shares were held by Tang Tianlong. Other members of the Tang family also held some, but his family alone had none.
He Yanmei excitedly handed it over. "Xiaosong, don't you want to buy a new car? Mom will buy you one tomorrow. A nice one. You'll look impressive when you drive it out!"
Tang Song looked at the contract, his face also beaming. He said hastily, "Mom, this is a 10% stake. Every dividend from now on will be a tidy sum. Mom, I'm planning on buying a house. The one in the city is too small. Mom, have Dad give me 5% so I can move on!"
"What's your dad's will be yours sooner or later. Why are you in such a hurry?"
"Mom, I've got my eye on a dress. It costs tens of thousands." Wu Min also spoke up, pulling He Yanmei's arm and coquettishly saying, "Mom, Xiaosong and I's anniversary is in a little over a month. I'm planning on buying a nice dress."
"Okay, okay, let's buy it!" He Yanmei was in high spirits. After all these years of being stuck in poverty, she finally had a stake in Tang Yongle.
Seeing her mother so happy, Tang Chuchu was also happy. She couldn't help but squeeze Jiang Chen's hand and look at him with gratitude on her face.
After seeing He Yanmei receive the equity transfer agreement, Jiang Chen stopped looking at Tang Chuchu and said, "Mom, Chuchu asked for this contract back. She asked for it for Dad."
"You're the only one who talks too much." He Yanmei's face darkened, and she put her hands on her hips. "You're just a servant hired by the Tang family. You have no right to speak here. Besides, I've raised her for over twenty years. Isn't this what she's supposed to do?"
Tang Chuchu noticed He Yanmei's anger and said, "Mom, I'm sorry. Jiang Chen didn't mean to contradict you. This is truly what a daughter should do."
"Okay, come in." He Yanmei was in a good mood, too lazy to argue with Jiang Chen and turned to go inside.
Tang Chuchu's face was filled with joy. She finally had her mother's approval.
Jiang Chen, however, looked helpless.
Tang Chuchu was too soft-hearted, too eager for her family's approval.
This also showed how much she had endured over the years.
After entering the house, the family gathered to discuss the contract. He Yanmei even called Tang Bo, asking him to return quickly to sign the contract.
Soon, Tang Bo returned.
When he learned that Tang Chuchu had secured a 10% stake in the family business for him, he was stunned and couldn't help but ask, "Chu, Chuchu, is this true?"
Tang Chuchu sat on the sofa and nodded, "Yes, Dad, it's true. Grandpa even let me return to the family."
"Haha, that's great..." Tang Bo laughed excitedly.
He Yanmei poured cold water on him, yelling, "Alright, stop being so proud. You didn't win this yourself. You've been a coward all your life, a life of no achievement. If it weren't for Chuchu's hard work, you'd never be able to hold your head up in the Tang family!"
Tang Bo lowered his head, not daring to argue.
Tang Chuchu returned with the equity transfer contract. The family was delighted and planned to go out for a nice meal to celebrate.
The family went out.
Although Tang Bo didn't have much money, he was a company manager, earning a decent salary. He also had a mortgage on a Honda worth over 300,000 yuan.
Tang Song also had a car, bought by his family when they got married. Although it was only worth over 300,000 yuan, it was more than enough for transportation.
Tang Song drove away with Wu Min.
Jiang Chen and Tang Chuchu got into Tang Bo's car.
The family went downtown and found a high-end restaurant.
Meishixuan was very famous in Jiangzhong City. It was the most luxurious restaurant there, divided into several levels.
There were Diamond Rooms, Gold Rooms, Silver Rooms, Bronze Rooms, Iron Rooms, and finally the Grand Hall.
Even in the Grand Hall, a meal would cost thousands or even tens of thousands of yuan.
It was dinner time, and the Grand Hall was already full. There was a line, and there were over 30 people in front of it.
He Yanmei complained again.
"Tang Bo, you're such a loser! Tang Hai is a bronze member of Delicious Cuisine. He doesn't even have to wait to eat; he can go straight to the private room."
"And you, a lousy soldier with no money or power? Look at Tang Jie's son-in-law. He's a well-known figure, a silver member of Delicious Cuisine. One phone call and the waiter comes out to greet him. How could my daughter marry a pauper?"
Having to wait for her meal ruined He Yanmei's beautiful mood.
She started complaining, scolding Tang Bo for being useless and scolding Tang Chuchu for marrying a useless husband.
Jiang Chen was used to He Yanmei's cold sarcasm, and he didn't want to bother with it.
While waiting in line, he said to Tang Chuchu, "Chuchu, wait a moment. I'm going to the supermarket across the street to buy a pack of cigarettes."
"Okay," Tang Chuchu nodded.
Jiang Chen turned and went to the Lifestyle Supermarket across the street.
"Hey, isn't that Tang Chuchu? What's wrong with your face?"
Just as the Tang family sat in line at the entrance of Delicious House, waiting for their meal, a sarcastic voice rang out.
Tang Chuchu looked over and saw a woman, dressed provocatively and covered in foundation, carrying a shoulder bag.
"Wang Jing." Tang Chuchu recognized her instantly. This was her college classmate, born into the wealthy Wang family. Back then, she was the campus belle, the object of countless pursuit by young men.
And back in college, she was the ugliest woman on campus.
Wang Jing looked at Tang Chuchu.
During this time, Tang Chuchu's fame within Jiangzhong had grown immense. Not only had she restored her appearance, but she had also become a friend of Qianjun Chairman Ye Xiong. Then, news broke that Tang Chuchu had been slashed on the face by Xiao Zhan of the Xiao family.
After Tang Chuchu's appearance was restored, she made the news and appeared in newspapers, being hailed by the media as the most beautiful woman in Jiangzhong.
This made Wang Jing jealous. How could such an ugly woman be called the most beautiful woman in Jiangzhong?
Seeing Tang Chuchu at the entrance of Delicious House, her face still bandaged, she burst into laughter. "Even so, you're still the most beautiful woman in Jiangzhong? Come and see, this is Tang Chuchu from the Tang family, the Tang Chuchu previously hailed as the most beautiful woman in Jiangzhong by the media. Come and see, does she look like one?"
Wang Jing's voice caught the attention of many.
"Is this Tang Chuchu?"
"Tang Chuchu, Executive Chairman of Tang Jia Yongle. She doesn't look like her. She's not as beautiful as she appears in the news."
"I heard Tang Chuchu is being kept by Ye Xiong. Even with a woman like that, I wouldn't want her even if she paid me."
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Some unpleasant voices echoed.
Tang Chuchu's face was filled with anger. She and Wang Jing were merely classmates, with no previous interactions.
Now that Wang Jing was publicly humiliating her, she angrily demanded, "Wang Jing, I haven't offended you, have I? Why are you mocking me?"
Wang Jing approached and, glancing at the gauze bandaged around Tang Chuchu's face, took advantage of her inattention and ripped it off, revealing several unhealed scars and a scarred face.
"Haha..." Wang Jing doubled over in laughter, extending a delicate finger and pointing at Tang Chuchu: "Look! The most beautiful woman in Jiangzhong! This is what they call the most beautiful woman in Jiangzhong."
Though the Tang family members were sitting nearby, they turned their heads away, fearing that others would know of their relationship with Tang Chuchu.
He Yanmei even moved a chair and moved away. She didn't want to be recognized as Tang Chuchu's mother and embarrass herself.
After the gauze was ripped off her face, Tang Chuchu panicked and lowered her head, not daring to look up at the crowd.