327: Chapter 327: Heroes Emerge in Their Youth 327: Chapter 327: Heroes Emerge in Their Youth At the Fang Family home, after the guests left, the atmosphere became even more oppressive.
Fang Tangjing and Zhang Cuihua checked the gifts Tangyu had sent, which were worth about twenty thousand, and they too were a bit surprised.
His generosity was indeed too much.
Along with Tangyu’s enchanting medical skills, the expressions and feelings of the two elders became rather complex.
On the one hand, their view of Tangyu had drastically changed.
If it weren’t for Niu Gaoyuan’s situation, they would have been very pleased with Tangyu.
However, Niu Gaoyuan had been arranged first, and the parents of both families had already met and verbally agreed.
They now didn’t know how to backtrack on their word.
The door swung open, and Fang Min came back.
Zhang Cuihua pulled Fang Min over, “Min, there are no outsiders now, tell us honestly, is Tangyu really your boyfriend?”
Fang Min had anticipated that her parents would ask this question.
She wouldn’t admit it now that it had come to this, “Mom and Dad, why don’t you believe me?
You know I seldom interact with boys, and if I don’t like one, I definitely keep my distance.
If Tangyu weren’t my boyfriend, why would I bring him home?”
After she said this, Fang Min suddenly felt a mysterious emotion surge in her heart.
She, too, was now confused about her feelings for Tangyu.
Really, is he just a shield for me?
Perhaps Fang Min could have confidently said yes before Tangyu arrived, but not now.
She was uncertain.
That short lunch break had subtly shifted her feelings toward Tangyu.
She had become too absorbed in the act—she even felt like Tangyu was her boyfriend and that she liked Tangyu.
The elders exchanged looks for a while.
Zhang Cuihua silently sighed and said helplessly, “Min, it’s not that your father and I are against you dating.
You know your parents have always encouraged and supported you.
“However, you’ve seen the current situation.
We’ve already spoken with Aunt Niu about this, and we were even setting a date for you.
Now you suddenly bring a boyfriend home and want to push Gaoyuan aside, what should I say to Aunt Niu?
Where would that leave your father’s and my face?”
Fang Min naturally understood this issue, “I’m sorry, Mom and Dad.
I wanted to tell you back then.
I already said I had no feelings, but you insisted that love could develop over time, so you made the decision for me.
What I didn’t expect was that you would act so quickly, which forced me to bring Tangyu home.
Marriage is a matter for my whole life, and you wouldn’t want me to be unhappy.
I know Niu Gaoyuan is great in many aspects, and his family really likes me, and his future is immeasurable.
Getting married to him, I could lead a happy life.
But that kind of happiness is just what you think is happiness, merely material happiness, and not what I pursue.
Now, my career is also on the rise, I can get material things through my own efforts.
Besides, you really don’t understand Tangyu, I think he’s better than Niu Gaoyuan in every way.
You’re just too biased from the start.”
The elders fell silent for a while before Zhang Cuihua sighed helplessly and shook her head, “Alright, alright, if you really want to make this choice, your dad and I can’t push you.
We’ll have to let you be.
I’ll just have to swallow my pride and apologize to Aunt Niu.
But Min, make sure you don’t regret your choice today.” Oh, the woes of parental love.
Fang Min’s nose tingled with emotion, “Mom and Dad, thank you.
Your daughter has disappointed you.
I will be happy, definitely, no regrets.
I believe this is the wisest decision of my life.” After saying this, a thought suddenly crossed Fang Min’s mind—wouldn’t it break her parents’ hearts even more if she didn’t end up with Tangyu?
Once the lie had begun, would it require countless more lies to maintain?
“Min, what about these things?” Zhang Cuihua asked.
Fang Min knew what her mother meant, “These things were bought by Tangyu, I had no idea he bought such expensive gifts.”
“What does he do?” Zhang Cuihua asked.
“He’s—a colleague from our company, I guess.” Fang Min wasn’t sure how to explain.
“A colleague?
A regular employee?” Zhang Cuihua asked.
“…”
“How can he afford such expensive gifts?” Zhang Cuihua asked again.
“Mom, stop asking about it,” Fang Min really didn’t know how to respond.
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At the gate of the City Public Security Bureau, the guard was strict, and the armed Wu Jing stood there solemnly, forbidding entry to irrelevant persons.
Just as Tangyu got out of the car, a forty-something middle-aged man greeted him with a warm and chrysanthemum-like smile.
He carried an air of authority, clearly an influential figure.
However, Tangyu knew at a glance that he was not Bureau Chief Yang; not that Bureau Chief Yang couldn’t come out to meet him, but he just wasn’t like him.
There wasn’t a trace of a military demeanor about the man.
The Yang Family was a military family, and Bureau Chief Yang should carry a distinct military bearing.
If that weren’t the case, a case this significant, with such big-shot involvement, wouldn’t be something he’d insist on taking down.
From this, it was clear that Bureau Chief Yang was a very assertive and determined person.
“Hehe, you must be Tangyu?” the middle-aged man said with a smile as he approached, quite polite.
Tangyu returned the smile with a nod, “Indeed.”
“Hehe, I am Secretary Luo, the secretary of Bureau Chief Yang.
You can just call me Secretary Luo.
Bureau Chief Yang sent me to bring you in; please follow me,” the middle-aged man said.
Tangyu smiled inwardly, Yang Bureau really did think things through, sending someone to wait for him here ahead of time.
Just for that, this Yang Bureau deserved his respect.
“Secretary Luo is too polite, having you personally come to pick me up.”
“Ha ha, if I didn’t pick you up, you wouldn’t be able to get in.
Let’s go; the Yang Bureau is waiting for you,” said Secretary Luo.
“Yes, after you, Secretary Luo,” Tangyu replied.
Following Secretary Luo, they quickly arrived at an office door.
Secretary Luo stepped forward, knocked on the door, paused for three seconds, then respectfully said, “Yang Bureau, Tangyu has arrived.”
“Let him in,” a commanding voice replied from inside.
Secretary Luo opened the door and gestured for Tangyu to enter.
“Thank you,” Tangyu nodded to Secretary Luo before stepping inside.
Secretary Luo didn’t follow him in but closed the office door after Tangyu had entered.
Upon entering the office, Tangyu immediately sensed an indescribable aura of authority and presence, as if he had entered a solemn place.
His gaze was caught by the figure sitting at the office desk, not indulging in idle chat, with a stern face reviewing documents.
He appeared to be in his early forties.
To have reached this position at such an age clearly indicated Yang Bureau’s capabilities and influence.
A long face, yet as resolute as if carved from stone, gave off an intimidating air even without anger.
It was evident that Yang Bureau was a person of authority.
From the contours of his face, one could see the resemblance with Yang Xiaoyu.
“Yang Bureau,” Tangyu called out, stopping two to three meters from the office desk, careful not to approach too closely, out of respect for the host.
Only then did Yang Tianqiang put down what he was holding and looked up.
His gaze landed on Tangyu.
This wasn’t the first time he had seen Tangyu, so he wasn’t a stranger to him.
A slight elder’s smile appeared on his face, which relaxed the atmosphere of the office considerably.
“Sit over there,” Yang Tianqiang indicated the sofa on the side.
“Yes,” Tangyu nodded and sat down.
Yang Tianqiang also got up and sat opposite Tangyu.
“Would you like some tea?”
Tangyu dared not have the Yang Bureau pour tea for him and promptly refused, “No need, Yang Bureau.”
Yang Tianqiang nodded slightly without insisting and said, “For this meth case, you’ve played a crucial role in eradicating a significant cancer from Donglin City.
I want to give you a reward.
If there’s anything you need, you can tell me, and I will consider it appropriately.”
The bureau chief’s promise meant the reward wouldn’t be insignificant.
However, Tangyu wasn’t very interested.
How much could a reward be?
At most a million, but would he care about a million?
As for recognition, what could be awarded that held any weight?
At best it would mean an interview with the television media, a feature on the evening news, and maybe a citywide commendation or the like.
Tangyu wasn’t interested in such superficial things.
Although he now wanted to change his low-key ways, being this high-profile wasn’t to his taste either.
“Let’s forget about the reward, Yang Bureau.
I’m not keen on publicity.
Just credit the achievements to Captain Song.
She has helped me, and I promised to help her.
Plus, I had my own personal grudges in this case.
Strictly speaking, it wasn’t like I was deliberately trying to help the police,” Tangyu confessed earnestly.
Yang Tianqiang frowned slightly, and a glint of light flashed through his eyes as he observed Tangyu and then smiled, “Not seeking money, not seeking fame, there are not many young people like you left nowadays.
This was a great opportunity for you to be recognized, yet you declined.
Not bad, not bad, you are indeed sincere.
A young man with such composure is truly rare.”
Hearing Yang Tianqiang’s praise, Tangyu felt a bit embarrassed and smiled, “You flatter me, Yang Bureau.
I just did what I believed needed to be done.”
“Mhm,” Yang Tianqiang nodded, fell silent for a moment, then asked, “What are your thoughts about the background of this case?”
Tangyu was startled and then squinted with a smile, saying, “I believe without my saying so, the Yang Bureau should already know something.
There must be bigger fish behind Zhang Guoli.
Indeed, I have already learned from Zhang Guoli who is behind this, but I fear it’s not as simple as I know.”
Yang Tianqiang’s eyes brightened, “Let’s hear it.”
“Zhang Guoli said that everything was orchestrated by Liu Dingyang, the ‘wicked youth’ of the Liu Family.
However, personally, I feel there’s more to it than that,” Tangyu replied truthfully.
“Oh, Liu Dingyang of the Liu Family, a formidable young man.
Why do you feel that way?” asked Yang Tianqiang, nodding.
“No particular reason, it’s just a feeling I have,” Tangyu answered vaguely.
Yang Tianqiang fell silent for a while before finally speaking, “A hero emerges from youth, Tangyu, you really are impressive.
No wonder Xiaoyu was so willing to acknowledge you as his older brother; you indeed have the makings of one.
In the future, Xiaoyu will need more of your care; he is still young and naive.”
Tangyu was briefly taken aback.
The Yang Bureau already knew about his relationship with Yang Xiaoyu and promptly smiled, “I will, Yang Bureau.”