The next day, Han Lang sought out Han Kang early, preparing to accompany him to the Tang Group.
When Han Kang learned that Han Lang had secured thirty billion in investment from the Tang Group, he was overjoyed beyond words.
However, upon inquiring about the Cao family's unwillingness to provide assistance and learning the truth, he couldn't help but feel a pang of disappointment and sadness.
It was Han Lang who ultimately comforted him, stating that the Han family's weakness was the reason others looked down upon them.
While Han Kang expressed his understanding, he also pledged to cherish this opportunity for cooperation with the Tang family and strive to catch up with the eight great families as quickly as possible.
Without further conversation, the two soon arrived at the Tang Group headquarters.
Due to prior instructions from the Tang Group's president, Han Lang and Han Kang were able to enter the president's office without any hindrance.
However, the president's excessive enthusiasm left them both bewildered. It wasn't until they began discussing the cooperation details that Han Lang discovered the underlying reason.
"No, President Brother. We are here today to discuss the details of our cooperation. Can you please not agree to everything we say? The Tang Group can certainly propose any requirements or ideas you have!"
The president smiled and politely explained.
"It's like this, Mr. Han! Regarding this project, the family head had already instructed me that everything should be based on your ideas. The Tang Group will unconditionally support this project, no matter what. Furthermore, for any funding issues you encounter in this project from now on, our Tang Group can always provide additional investment at any time!"
Han Lang and Han Kang were stunned upon hearing this.
Neither of them had expected Tang Haoran to issue such an order to the Tang Group!
This left Han Lang astonished, and his heart was filled with gratitude.
"Please convey my regards to Brother Tang. I, Han Lang, will remember his thoughtful intentions!"
"Certainly!"
After the discussion concluded, Han Kang readily signed his name at the end of the contract. The president then promptly notified the finance department to transfer the pre-arranged thirty billion to the Han family's account.
A day passed quickly.
In the evening, a black Rolls-Royce suddenly stopped in front of the Han family villa.
Cao Xuèróng, in the driver's seat, was the first to exit the car, thoughtfully opening the door for the elderly Mr. Cao seated in the back.
"Ding dong!"
She pressed the doorbell.
Soon, Luo Jiāyǐng, dressed in a simple dress, came running out. Upon seeing Cao Xuèróng and Mr. Cao, she happily opened the door for them and gave Cao Xuèróng a big hug.
She then enthusiastically ushered them inside and called out loudly towards the house.
"Brother Han Lang, Sister Xue and Grandpa Cao are here, hurry downstairs!"
Han Lang, who was discussing the details of the facial mask launch with Han Kang, immediately came rushing out upon hearing Luo Jiāyǐng's voice.
"Ah, Brother Cao, why didn't you inform me in advance of your visit? If there's anything, you could have just called, and I would have come to you. Why did you have to come all this way yourself?"
Mr. Cao chuckled, and as he was invited to sit down, he said to Han Lang with a hint of teasing in his tone.
"I heard you were wronged at our house yesterday, so I specifically came to check on you. What, you don't welcome me?"
Han Lang was actually delighted by Mr. Cao's visit, but hearing him mention yesterday's events did indeed make him feel a bit uncomfortable.
"How could that be! If Brother Cao comes, this younger brother naturally welcomes you wholeheartedly. However, yesterday's events are in the past, and it's best not to mention them!"
Mr. Cao naturally detected the mixed emotions in Han Lang's tone. His expression immediately changed, and he deliberately said.
"Look at you, acting like a little wife who's been wronged, not at all like you've let it go! I know in my heart that you're blaming me for not helping you when you needed it. I apologize to you, alright?"
After speaking, he deliberately feigned getting up, preparing to formally apologize to Han Lang.
This action startled the young people gathered around.
Han Lang quickly stepped forward, carefully helped him sit down, and then said.
"Brother Cao, what are you saying! No matter how wronged I feel, my anger wouldn't be directed at you. Besides, in business, it's normal to choose partners! My Han family is weak, and it's only natural that Mr. Cao is unwilling to provide financial assistance. We can't blame anyone!"
However, Mr. Cao listened to these words with a look of disbelief.
"You truly don't blame me?"
"I truly don't blame you!" Han Lang replied with a sense of helplessness. "If I were to be angry, I would only be angry that Mr. Cao shouldn't have said that I only considered the Han family's interests and disregarded your Cao family's interests! Miss Mi Tao knows the prospects of this project; it's definitely a win-win project! But in Mr. Cao's words, it became that my Han family wanted to use your Cao family's influence to soar to the heavens. Tell me, can I tolerate that?"
Seeing Han Lang enumerate his grievances one by one, Mr. Cao's heart finally felt a lot more at ease.
"Yes, Rong'er told me about this. It was my unpromising son who was short-sighted. How about it? Have the problems been resolved now?"
Hearing Mr. Cao's concerned inquiry, coupled with the recent outpouring of his feelings, Han Lang felt much better. He replied truthfully.
"To be honest, Brother Cao, I have already reached a cooperation agreement with the Tang Group. The crisis has been resolved!"
Upon hearing Han Lang's affirmative answer, Mr. Cao's brow also relaxed.
"It's good that it's resolved! It's good that it's resolved! I knew that old fellow Tang Haoran wouldn't be as myopic as my son!"
Han Lang was somewhat surprised.
"You knew I went to the Tang family?"
Mr. Cao said dismissively.
"Of course! From the moment I learned about this last night, I prepared to track you down immediately. If I hadn't known you went to the Tang family, I would have contacted you last night!"
Hearing how much Mr. Cao cared about him, Han Lang's anger completely dissipated.
"However, Brother Cao! I still have something to say, though I'm not sure if I should."
"Hey! What's the need for politeness between us! Just say whatever you have to say!"
After hearing this, Han Lang no longer hesitated and spoke directly.
"Let's talk about the matter itself. I still feel that Mr. Cao, in his dealings, lacks some of the assertiveness of a prominent family. Being so indecisive, I fear he will always be led by the nose by others at critical moments!"
Mr. Cao savored these words slightly and then stated decisively.
"That makes sense! Compared to him, Little Rong'er's perspective is even more insightful! If this continues, the Cao family will miss out on countless good opportunities in the future!"
"No, I'm going back this time and will strip him of his position as family head! From now on, all family matters will be handled entirely by Rong'er! This way, he won't waste such great opportunities next time!"