My autobiography is definitely not a tragedy!
Chapter 680 - 426: A Pitfall at the Scene

Chapter 680: Chapter 426: A Pitfall at the Scene

"Dad! Over here!" Zheng Wan waved her arms as soon as she saw Professor Zheng.

The changes in Zheng Wan’s appearance astonished Professor Zheng, but when he saw the clear bruise on the arm his son was waving,

his face instantly changed.

"Xiao Wan, you... did someone... did someone bully you?"

The incident on the rooftop earlier had left Professor Zheng with lingering fears, and he obviously thought of something unpleasant.

"Ah? Oh! You mean this?"

Zheng Wan realized what he meant and looked at the bruise on his arm.

"No, it’s not what you think, this is... cough! I accidentally did this to myself."

Zheng Wan, unsure how to explain life’s recent lessons, could only force a dry laugh in response.

What else could he say, that it was the result of being ’carefully instructed’ by a group of "masters"?

Heaven knows what had happened lately, but the most bizarre fellows in Liang Shanbo seemed to love using him to test out moves, under the pretext of assessing his martial arts talent.

How could he possibly have any martial arts talent?

During this time, he hadn’t discovered any talent, but he did gain a lot of experience taking beatings...

However, it was strange that every time Xiaoqi, his senior, wouldn’t answer his calls and he felt down, getting beaten up oddly cheered him up quite a bit...

When feeling down, venting through various means such as taking a beating could theoretically make one feel better and alleviate depression.

This phenomenon is known in psychology as "catharsis."

Of course, you could also call it a penchant for masochism...

Cough! In any case, one day he was crying and swearing to return the money and leave, and the next day he eagerly followed Master Yan and Master Li onto the platform to get beaten up.

Somehow, he’d muddled through to the present, and even the way some of the masters looked at him seemed to have changed...

"Really?" Professor Zheng was clearly still somewhat skeptical.

But looking at his vigor, he didn’t really resemble the Zheng Wan who had previously been surrounded by an aura of blue melancholy...

What on earth had happened to his son during his absence?

Why such a drastic change?

"Professor Zheng, this must be your distinguished son, right? Haha! He truly looks impressive!"

The handsome middle-aged man nearby chimed in with compliments.

"Dad, who is this..."

Before Professor Zheng could introduce him, the man spoke with a smile.

"Let me introduce myself. I am Tang Yijing, a senior investment advisor at Gao Sheng Group.

I came back to China specifically to discuss a collaboration with your esteemed father.

I must say, Professor Zheng, you are indeed a genius scholar brimming with talent. In a short period of time, you’ve managed to solve two challenging biological problems.

Even across the ocean, in the land where top medical scholars gather, Professor Zheng’s name is now well-known!

In my opinion, with Professor Zheng’s talent, if he were to accept our Gao Sheng’s investment, an annual salary of ten million and a green card would easily be within reach!

It’s just a pity that Professor Zheng has different aspirations, which is truly regrettable..."

Tang Yijing glanced at Zheng Wan.

As he sang Professor Zheng’s praises, the key phrase was clearly "an annual salary of ten million!"

Scholars like Professor Zheng might not be tempted by money, but which young person in China doesn’t love money?

If they knew they had the potential to become wealthy and could develop abroad, wouldn’t they rush back to urge their elders?

"Wealth cannot lead to debauchery" has become outdated; the present-day reality is "poverty cannot lead to relocation," where "relocation" refers to immigration...

"Ah?" Zheng Wan was indeed startled.

Hadn’t his salary just risen to one million a short while ago? Now, after just one trip, another zero had been added to his worth?

Even Gao Sheng Group, a top global investment bank, was proactively sending someone to seek collaboration...

What exactly had his father been through during this time?

Seeing Zheng Wan’s surprised expression, Tang Yijing continued to smile and further bridge the relationship.

"By the way, Professor Zheng, I heard your son is a student at Suzhou University? What a coincidence, that’s my daughter’s alma mater as well..."

"Dad!" A crisp female voice came from behind.

Turning around, Tang Yijing immediately grinned.

"Eh! Speak of Cao Cao, and Cao Cao arrives. Let me introduce you, this is my daughter."

"Hm?" X2.

Zheng Wan and Tang Xiaoqi looked at each other, staring wide-eyed.

Zheng Wan gazed at Tang Xiaoqi dumbfoundedly and pointed towards Tang Yijing, "Dad?"

Tang Xiaoqi rolled her eyes, "My dad!"

"Oh, oh! This is my dad!" Zheng Wan suddenly felt awkward, somewhat incoherent as he introduced Professor Zheng, but inside he was pleasantly surprised.

This truly was an unexpected turn of fortune, just when he thought he had been doomed to Tang Xiaoqi’s blacklist forever, and yet here he was, bumping into her by chance at the airport.

What is an opportunity? This is it!

What is fate? This is fate!

"Uh... how come? Do you know each other?" Tang Yijing asked in surprise.

"Hmph! No, I don’t!" Tang Xiaoqi crossed her arms and pouted, her look clearly showing she didn’t want to recognize him, causing Zheng Wan another round of awkwardness.

"Xiao Wan, you know Mr. Tang’s daughter?" Professor Zheng also looked at Zheng Wan, asking with confusion.

"Oh! Dad, this is Aunt Tang Yun’s daughter, Tang Xiaoqi. We also met at the airport last time..." Zheng Wan explained.

After she said this, she glanced at Tang Yijing and then it dawned on her.

So, that means... this man is Tang Yun’s ex-husband, her own father’s love rival?

Then, could it be that his return to the country is an attempt to rekindle the old flame?

Oh no! If the two of them start fighting, should I side with my own father, or with my potential father-in-law?

As Zheng Wan’s thoughts raced, Tang Yijing’s expression also started to look a bit off.

Looking at the people present...

Tang Xiaoqi claims they don’t know each other, Zheng Wan says they do... isn’t this just like young people having a tiff?

Zheng Wan even calls his ex-wife Aunt Tang Yun...

Well now, I just intended to poach someone, but it turns out they’ve already made it to my own backyard?

"Oh! So you’re the daughter of Mr. Tang, the director!" Professor Zheng finally realized, then turned to Tang Yijing with a smile. "I never thought I would have such fate with Mr. Tang."

"I also didn’t expect that, Professor Zheng, you already knew my ex-wife..." Tang Yijing’s face seemed a bit unusual.

Zheng Dalu didn’t think much of it.

"Hehe! We are colleagues, of course, I know her!"

"What? Colleagues?!" Tang Yijing was briefly stunned, then looked bewildered.

"Uh... Mr. Tang, don’t you know that Director Tang is currently employed at Changqing Biological?"

Tang Yijing: "..."

Tang Xiaoqi on the side looked on helplessly and pursed her lips.

"Dad, even though you’ve been divorced for many years, you should at least show some concern for mom’s recent situation?

I guess I now know why she divorced you..."

Tang Yijing’s face became even more embarrassed.

In these past years, he had spent most of his time abroad, and his work kept him busy, so aside from matters regarding Tang Xiaoqi, there was hardly any communication between them.

A few years ago, he did hear that Tang Yun had switched companies, to what seemed like an insignificant biotech company, and he didn’t give it much thought, not even remembering the name.

He never realized that Tang Yun’s company was the very Changqing Biological he was seeking...

Was this a case of looking for the donkey while riding on it?

"Professor Zheng, did you just say... Director Tang?"

"Yes! Director Tang is now in charge of the human resources department at Changqing Biological, and she is one of the company’s veterans.

Speaking of which, you want me to introduce our Chairman Gao to you, that seems a bit roundabout.

Director Tang is Chairman Gao’s right-hand person, highly valued by him, and her words carry a lot more weight than mine," Professor Zheng said with a smile.

"Uh..."

So, was it possible that he would need to ask his ex-wife for help with his mission this time?

Tang Yijing’s face looked peculiar.

After all, one reason they divorced was because of irreconcilable differences in their career paths, and both were wholly devoted to their work, leading to growing conflicts at home...

He never thought that on this return, he might actually have to address her as Director Tang?

Tang Yijing suddenly felt somewhat uncomfortable.

After all, "you’re doing better than me" is pretty much a critical strike against an ex...

Just then, Tang Xiaoqi suddenly asked a question.

"Dad, you said on the phone that you might spend 10 billion to acquire a company on your return home, it’s not Changqing Biological, is it?"

Tang Yijing: "..."

Zheng Dalu: "..."

Zheng Wan: "..."

Tang Yijing’s neck turned stiffly and slowly as he looked towards his daughter.

Come on! In front of so many people, you just casually mention the bottom line of your company’s acquisition...

Have you considered the feelings of the involved parties?!

Both Professor Zheng and Zheng Wan were also staring at Tang Xiaoqi with a strange expression.

Is this a case of being betrayed on the spot?

"Click-click!"

Unnoticed by the conversing group, there was a man in a trench coat with a DSLR camera not far away.

He seemed to be taking photos of the airport interior, but inconspicuously managed to capture everyone in the frame...