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Chapter 1022 - 1019: Treating You Like a Son

Chapter 1022: Chapter 1019: Treating You Like a Son

Master Tong’s brothers, Xiao Yan had met Uncle Ming, Uncle Du, and Uncle Zhang, but he wasn’t clear about the rest.

Moreover, he understood that Master Tong’s invitation to dinner this time had another purpose.

If in the past Master Tong introduced him saying he, Yan Bo, was Tong Xiaohua’s boyfriend, then after tomorrow night, his identity would no longer be just that of a boyfriend.

It wasn’t only Yan Bo who guessed Master Tong’s intention with this dinner.

After his parents had finished their sugar water and returned to their room, Tong Xiaohua tugged at Yan Bo and whispered advice to him.

"Yan Bo, you better think it through before you reply to my dad tonight," she said.

Yan Bo pinched her face and smiled, "Why? Surely, I’m not afraid your dad will gobble me up?"

Tong Xiaohua rolled her eyes at him, "You know that’s not what I mean. Anyway, you still have time to back out before lunch. Those uncles won’t show up before noon; just think it over on your own."

In the morning, everyone got up rather late.

It was past nine when Uncle Yuan saw Yan Bo and Tong Xiaohua come out and only then did he serve breakfast.

"Uncle Tong, Auntie Tong, I’m sorry, we overslept. You really didn’t have to wait for us."

Yan Bo felt quite embarrassed and apologized to the two elders waiting for him and Tong Xiaohua in the living room.

"It’s okay, we just got up too."

Master Tong was becoming increasingly tolerant of Yan Bo.

"Do you feel that my dad is treating you differently?" Tong Xiaohua asked softly, tugging at Yan Bo’s sleeve.

Yan Bo pretended not to understand, "Really? I haven’t noticed."

Tong Xiaohua explained in a low voice, "Before, my dad treated you like a son-in-law, so he was very picky. Now I feel he treats you like a son, so he’s full of tolerance and compromise."

Yan Bo put his arm around her shoulder, "Silly girl, Uncle Tong is loving the crow because of the pagoda tree."

He didn’t deny that Master Tong was indeed treating him better, but this kindness came from Tong Xiaohua, not because of Yan Bo himself.

Tong Xiaohua, seeing he didn’t believe, didn’t bother to argue further and instead brought up the dinner again.

"Have you thought it over about the dinner?" she asked.

Yan Bo nodded, "Yes, I’ll book a place later. Do you and Auntie Tong want to join us?"

Tong Xiaohua knew he had made up his mind and didn’t urge him further, shaking her head at his suggestion.

"Why would we join you rough men for drinks? Go ahead, my mom and I are going to the cheongsam shop tonight."

So, Yan Bo didn’t press further. During breakfast, he said to Tong Xiaohua’s mom, "Auntie Tong, Xiao Hua told me you and she are going to the cheongsam shop tonight. Could you also make an appointment with the designer for me? I’d like to have two Chinese style suits made for the Spring Festival. Uncle Tong, would you want to join? I’ll take care of the bill."

Tong Xiaohua’s mom didn’t stand on ceremony, nodded with a smile, and agreed, "Sure, Xiao Hua and I will go measure ourselves first. Let us know when you two are free, and I can arrange for them to come over to measure you as well. As for the designs, they can also bring some sketches so you can choose."

The four of them discussed the Spring Festival outfits and some traditions over breakfast, appearing more harmonious than many nuclear families.

After breakfast, Tong Xiaohua and Yan Bo each went back to their rooms to change clothes because they planned to go out.

"Xiao Yan really thinks everything through thoroughly; having several sets of clothes made at the cheongsam shop won’t be cheap,"

Tong Xiaohua’s mother was growing more satisfied with this prospective son-in-law by the day.

Master Tong was quite dismissive, "That amount of money, he can certainly afford it."

"It’s not as simple as that, a lot of people can afford that sum, but not everyone is willing to spend it so willingly."

And Tong Xiaohua was also a bit worried about this large expense.

"Yan Bo, getting several Chinese-style suits from the Cheongsam shop isn’t cheap, do you have any spare funds?"

Sitting in the co-pilot’s seat, Tong Xiaohua, while buckling her seat belt, looked worriedly at Yan Bo, who was starting the car.

"Don’t worry, I still have that amount," he said.

As Yan Bo drove away from the Tong Family Mansion, he turned his head, seeing Tong Xiaohua’s somewhat skeptical look, and added, "The government transferred the second installment of the project funds the day before yesterday, and the villa, which began presale last month, just received an advance payment from the bank yesterday. Together, these funds are enough to cover Yanhuang’s cash flow for the next quarter."

At this, Tong Xiaohua’s worries turned to joy, "Really? Then you don’t have to worry so much anymore, do you?"

Yan Bo originally didn’t want to discuss business during his time off, but seeing her still worried about the company’s cash flow issues, he no longer concealed the good news and told her directly.

"Yes, Yanhuang has now passed the crisis period. I already instructed Di Xu yesterday to have the accounting department calculate dividends and year-end bonuses based on profits."

Tong Xiaohua was very happy for Yan Bo, "That’s great, the company has dividends and year-end bonuses in less than a year?"

"Of course, especially for a major shareholder like you, the dividends should be substantial!"

"Forget about mine, anyway, I am not lacking money," Tong Xiaohua said, instinctively rejecting Yan Bo’s proposal to give her dividends.

"How can we forget about it? This isn’t just my personal matter; it’s official business. Based on your shares, you should receive whatever you deserve."

After considering it, Tong Xiaohua said, "Then I’ll reinvest my dividends back into the company, that should be fine, right?"

Yan Bo nodded, "That’s possible, I’ll have accounting calculate it and convert it into shares for you."

Tong Xiaohua could only nod, "Alright, whatever."

She wasn’t concerned about the money, but she needed to respect Yan Bo and consider his dignity and self-esteem.

As they chatted about the company, before they knew it, the car had reached the flower market.

Originally, Yan Bo wanted to accompany Tong Xiaohua for a casual shopping walk, but she suggested a stroll through the Flower Market.

Because, the Tong family’s storefronts needed to buy a lot of flowers and New Year’s Oranges for decoration during the Spring Festival.

While Yan Bo accompanied Tong Xiaohua through several flower shops, Miss Guo called to ask some questions, and Yan Bo casually asked, "Miss Guo, does our company need to buy flowers and New Year’s Oranges to decorate the storefront for the Spring Festival?"

In this regard, Yan Bo had no experience.

"Ah, Boss, you’re amazing, I just mentioned this to Di Xu yesterday, he told me to talk to you myself, and then I completely forgot."

"Then you calculate it, send me the types and quantities needed, I’m currently with Xiao Hua in the Flower Market, we might as well prepare everything for the company as well."

Tong Xiaohua pointed to several dozens of red Peonies and several dozens of New Year’s Oranges selected by the shop owner, then asked Yan Bo.

"My father used to like having daffodils in the office, not only are they beautiful, but they also smell great, do you want to also keep a few?"

Daffodils, a plant that only blooms brilliantly in the warm Southern regions.

Yan Bo, who knew nothing about this, gave all the decision-making power to Tong Xiaohua.

"Sure, if you like them, let’s keep them!"