205: Chapter 203 Tangyu’s Suggestion 205: Chapter 203 Tangyu’s Suggestion Since ancient times, it has been difficult to fulfill both loyalty and filial piety.
Once family and filial duties are involved, certain matters can become very complex.
Particularly in significant life decisions, most people still consider their parents’ feelings and wishes.
For instance, most arranged dates are in accordance with the parents’ wishes.
This is why even now, many marriages are arranged.
Perhaps it is due to China’s longstanding tradition, rooted deeply in many people’s hearts.
Therefore, this issue also caused Fang Min a great deal of headache.
From the perspective of loyalty and filial piety, she should accept this marriage proposal and fulfill her parents’ wish sooner rather than later.
However, from her personal stance on pursuing love, she did not want to hastily commit herself.
The main problem was that she didn’t have a bad impression of the man she met through the arranged date.
If she really had to, marrying him wouldn’t be impossible.
If she had any aversion, it would be simpler—she could just reject him outright.
“Min, just express your most direct feelings,” Tangyu said, “Think about whether you can spend your whole life with that man.
I think that’s very important.”
Fang Min pondered for a while before shaking her head and saying, “Honestly, I’m very confused right now; I don’t even know anymore.
I feel that my perspective on people has become somewhat realistic.
The ideals and persistence of my youth have probably been consumed by time.”
Indeed, as women age, their views on many past concerns fade.
A twenty-year-old woman can indulge in fanciful dreams, imagining marrying a handsome superstar, a wealthy tycoon, or entering a prestigious family.
But what about a woman in her thirties or even forties, possibly labeled as an ‘older woman’—can she still hold onto her youthful tenacity?
Clearly, she cannot.
As women age, certain advantages evidently diminish.
Ironically, men tend to be persistent.
A twenty-year-old man likes twenty-year-old women, a thirty-year-old man also likes twenty-year-old women, and even men in their forties and fifties still fancy twenty-year-old women.
The advantage of youth indeed has a significant impact on women.
“Alright, Min, it seems you really are confused, that’s why you’re so distressed and troubled.
How about this, Min, find a chance to meet that man again, and let me help you check him out.
I can’t guarantee other things, but I have some skill in judging people.
If that man really has good character, then you should consider it again.
Mostly, I think you’re worried that his quality isn’t as good as it seems on the surface,” Tangyu said.
Fang Min looked at Tangyu in surprise and after a long while nodded and said, “How did you know?
I indeed have that concern.
If he really is a good person, well, given my age, I could at least talk to him.
I don’t know if feelings can be cultivated.”
“Actually, Min, I’d rather you find true love; that would bring you real happiness,” Tangyu said, feeling a sudden surge of emotion.
“Sigh,” Fang Min sighed deeply and said, “I wish it were easy.
If time keeps slipping by, I’m getting older, and no one will want me.”
“How can you say that time is being wasted?
Min, in my heart, you’re still a strong woman.
You’re still young, and a lot of people pursue you, you know.
Ha ha, or how about this, Min, look at me, I’m also young and single.
If you haven’t found true love in the future, then just settle with me.
I don’t have anyone either; I think we share the same plight,” Tangyu joked.
“Pfft,” Fang Min laughed lightly and glanced at Tangyu, saying, “How could I compare to you?
You’re single now, but that won’t last long.
Stop joking with me.”
“No, Min, I’m serious,” Tangyu said, not completely joking.
“Uh—” Fang Min was also taken aback and looked strangely at Tangyu.
Hearing such words from a man a few years younger than herself felt oddly amusing.
She eyed Tangyu, seeing his half-serious, half-joking manner, and she couldn’t help thinking, could Tangyu actually be serious?
It couldn’t be, could it?
After all, she was much older than him, and besides, she wasn’t very beautiful.
He liked Liu Shanshan, didn’t he?
However, Fang Min felt an odd sensation in her heart that wasn’t altogether unpleasant.
“Ha ha, okay, Min, just joking.
But really, if you still haven’t found true love in the future, and I’m still single, you definitely have to consider me,” Tangyu laughed.
Fang Min felt somewhat relieved and said, “Alright, if neither of us finds someone in the future, let’s just settle down together.
I suppose I’d be getting the better deal then.”
“That’s a deal then, Min.
I’m serious, I’ll remember what we talked about today,” Tangyu said, feeling somewhat amused internally.
“Yes, I’ll remember too.
Just don’t regret it when the time comes,” Fang Min said.
“Ha ha, Min, you’re beautiful and graceful.
I would never regret it.
If it weren’t for you not being willing, I’d start pursuing you right now,” Tangyu joked more boldly, encouraged by the relaxed atmosphere.
“You men, always so slick,” Fang Min said somewhat unbothered, treating it as a joke.
Yet, for some reason, after this playful exchange with Tangyu, her previously gloomy mood completely relaxed, and she felt quite relieved.
It felt as if she had put down all the burdens she was carrying, a very subtle feeling.
Even in her heart, there was a sweet sensation.
Of course, this was probably something Fang Min herself hadn’t noticed much.
Although she was a strong, independent woman and wasn’t shy about matters of men and women, making such a joke was definitely a first for her.
“Sister Min, I don’t really have any work left, I plan to hand over the remaining work of this project to Dazhuang.
I’ve pretty much finished all the negotiations we needed.
Didn’t we agree you’d take me to meet that blind date of yours?
We can go now,” Tangyu said.
“Now?” Fang Min was startled.
“Yes, now, what’s the problem, is it inconvenient?” Tangyu said.
If he didn’t strike while the iron was hot, he was afraid Fang Min might change her mind later.
Some things had to be seized all at once; as soon as you delay, chances are things will change.
“This—” Fang Min hesitated for a moment before saying, “Alright then, it just so happens he said he wanted to collaborate with our company.
He’s called a few times under the pretext of discussing this collaboration, but I know he does this just to have a good reason to ask me out.
He even called twice just now, probably wanted to talk about this.
Since it’s been busy at the company these days, I’ve turned down his invitations for meals.”
“That’s even better, then I’ll go with you, Sister Min.
Since he wants to discuss business, having me, your assistant, by your side is totally appropriate,” Tangyu said.
“Since when did you become my assistant?” Fang Min looked at Tangyu.
“Ah, we’re just pretending, right?
Or you can say I’m your brother, driver, bodyguard, anything works.
I can handle all those roles,” Tangyu said.
Fang Min laughed, “Just kidding, alright then, later you can be my assistant and driver.
I’ll fix it with him now, you go and wrap up your work first, I’ll call you once it’s set.”
“Okay, Sister Min.” Tangyu nodded and quickly walked out.
Watching Tangyu’s departing figure, Fang Min was momentarily lost in thought, her mind flashing through various thoughts.
It wasn’t until Tangyu had left the office that she shook her head and refocused, “What’s with me, agreeing to so many things he says.
It’s embarrassing to share these things with others, but I agreed to meet him.
Well, at this point, I can only take things one step at a time.
That Tangyu, he really does mean well though.”
Just as Fang Min was somewhat lost in her thoughts, her phone rang again; she looked at it and picked it up.
As soon as Tangyu returned to the office area, he bumped into Li Jie.
“Tangyu, you’re here,” Li Jie greeted Tangyu with a nod and a smile.
“Yeah, Brother Jie, are you heading out?” Tangyu nodded.
“Yes, I want to wrap up a few cases quickly to free up more time to deal with the Dali Group project.
I’m going to get busy now, we’ll talk later,” Li Jie said.
“Uh-huh,” Tangyu nodded and returned to his seat.
Before he could even sit down properly, Wang Dazhuang ran over, grinning, “How did it go, Brother Yu?
What did Lu Youcai say?”
“What do you think?” Tangyu looked at Wang Dazhuang.
Wang Dazhuang pouted, “Brother Yu, with you in charge, it was naturally a success, easily secured.
Right, Brother Yu, you’ve secured the Changyou case?”
Tangyu smiled, Wang Dazhuang really trusted him enough.
“Yes, it’s secured, the basics have been settled.
The follow-up work, I’ll leave to you.
Contact Lu Youcai later, talk things over thoroughly with his team, finalize all the details as soon as possible, try to get the contract signed this week.
Take extra care with this case,” Tangyu said.
Wang Dazhuang was taken aback, staring at Tangyu, blinking for a while before saying, “Brother Yu, what do you mean?
You’re giving the whole project to me?”
“Yes, I’m handing it all over to you.
I might be quite busy lately, might not have much time or energy for this case since it’s pretty much settled already, and Lu Youcai also said he’d cooperate well with us.
So, whether I negotiate further doesn’t really matter.
What, don’t you have the confidence to handle it?” Tangyu nodded.
Wang Dazhuang immediately shook his head, “Of course not, Brother Yu, how could I steal such a big credit from you?
You personally secured the case, it should be you who follows it through to signing the contract, that would be a big achievement credited to you at the company, and this month’s bonus would be several tens of thousands at least.
Now if I take over the negotiations and signing, wouldn’t I be just picking up your credit for nothing?
No way that’s going to work, Brother Yu.
How about this: I help you with the negotiations, and when it’s time to sign the contract, you take over.”
Tangyu patted Wang Dazhuang’s shoulder and smiled, “Why are you being so formal with me?
This case was our responsibility together to begin with, doesn’t matter who signs it.
The performance credit can go either to you or to me, even if I’m the one who signs it, the credit would still be shared with you.”