My Wife is a Beautiful CEO - Chapter 486

Chapter 486

We Are in the Same Boat

Chapter 6/8

Outside the sanatorium was a large forest . Spring had come and brought with it a decent landscape of trees and flowers in its path .

Yang Chen sat on the edge of the forest in an ancient-looking pavilion . Evidently, no one came to this pavillion judging by how dirty the stools were . However, Yang Chen sat on one of them, unbothered .

Standing at the other side of the pavilion was a middle-aged man who was wearing a white shirt and a black suit pants . His face showed hardships and lament while he silently stood thinking of what next to say .

There was another young man standing with an upright posture and a cold face outside the pavilion . He would glance at Yang Chen occasionally with his gaze which was a little complicated .

One of them had been trying to get Tang Wan for decades but to no avail . He was none other than Tang Tang’s biological father—Fang Zhongping . The other man was his bodyguard, Dugu Zui, whom Yang Chen had once beaten in a fight without breaking sweat .

Yang Chen was shocked to see both of them coming out from the sanatorium . In fact, he assumed that he wouldn't have to deal with Fang Zhongping anymore for the rest of his life . He was a cultured man and Yang Chen didn’t really hate him although he was condescending due to his superior status .

However, the relationship between them was somewhat subtle because of Tang Wan .

Tang Wan didn’t love of Fang Zhongping who had chased her for a decade or more while she took the initiative to confess her feelings to Yang Chen whom she had known for less than a year . From Yang Chen’s perspective, that wasn’t something any man was willing to just let go .

Fang Zhongping would’ve probably thought of a way to get rid of Yang Chen if and only if the latter lacked the identity as a Yang clan member .

Therefore, Yang Chen was shocked when Fang Zhongping requested to talk to him .

After some time, Fang Zhongping seemed to have had enough of the the greenish scenery . He turned around and spoke in a slightly sad tone, “Speaking of my first time meeting Master Tang, I was just a little kid when my father brought me to Beijing for a visit . In the blink of an eye, twenty years have passed since then . ”

Yang Chen quietly listened to what he said because he knew that Fang Zhongping wasn’t done yet .

“In my mind, I always remember the impression that Master Tang gives . He is serious in speech and manner, has an aura of natural dignity and power, and he is a hale and hearty senior . A few days ago, I wanted to pay him a visit as I had a meeting in Beijing . Unfortunately, I received the news that Master Tang had been sent to Zhonghai for treatment . ” Fang Zhongping frowned and said, “I’m very upset to see Master Tang face such a situation . ”

I really don’t think anyone would be happy to see this, Yang Chen thought .

“Tang Wan didn’t tell me about this,” Fang Zhongping said suddenly, “If I didn’t coincidentally hear about this, I wouldn’t have known that so much has happened to the Tang clan . ”

Yang Chen blinked his eyes and said, “What are you trying to say?”

Fang Zhongping sighed . “Although I feel very frustrated, I have to admit that I’m inferior to you in her eyes . ”

Yang Chen smiled . “She might have thought that you were too busy .   Also, she needed my help . ”

“You’re right . She needs your help but she doesn’t need me,” Fang Zhongping said bitterly . “To her, our Fang clan is just a rich and influential one in Zhonghai . For a woman like her, there’s no reason for her to pay any attention to us . My power is just simply dispensable for her . ”

“She doesn’t look at you that way,” Yang Chen said with his brows furrowed .

“I know,” Fang Zhongping said with a smile . “I know that she doesn’t care about all of these . However, after the incident this time, I realized that you are indeed more capable . You’re the one who could help her through her difficulties . As for me, I appear weak and useless at times like these . ”

Yang Chen remained silent . He was speaking the truth . Evidently, the enemies Tang Wan was faced with weren’t people a mere party secretary could deal with .

“I heard that you helped Tang Wan find Miss Jane from the Royal Academy of Sciences to treat Master Tang . I’ve heard of Miss Jane’s reputation . Not many people in this world could just invite her over . It looks like Tang Wan found the right person for help,” Fang Zhongping said .

“Jane is only my friend, not my subordinate,” Yang Chen said .

“Your relations with her don’t matter . I only want to say that… if Tang Wan encounters any other troubles later on, please be sure to continue helping her,” Fang Zhongping said sincerely .

Yang Chen laughed . “Is this all you want to say after asking me for a talk?”

“Yes . Although I know this is a little inappropriate, I would like to finish my words,” Fang Zhongping said bitterly, “Tang Wan… She has sacrificed a lot for the Tang clan . She has been supporting it all alone which is incredibly tough . Due to my incompetence, I couldn’t support her in any way even though I love her . Now that there is someone that she can depend on, I think… I should give up completely . ”

Yang Chen thought for a while and said, “Listening to your tone, it sounds like you know something . ”

Fang Zhongping hesitated for a while and shook his head . “I think Tang Wan didn’t want to tell you about it but since you ask, i don’t mind telling you . Do you know why Tang Wan doesn’t want to marry but she gives birth to Tang Tang at an early age?”

Yang Chen was stunned . He hadn’t thought of that question before . If Tang Wan didn’t like Fang Zhongping, she could’ve chosen another man . However, that just couldn’t be justified . After all, Tang Wan was only around twenty when she gave birth to Tang Tang via assisted reproductive technology .

As for choosing her man, Tang Wan had chosen Fang Zhongping which evidently had proven him to be her most trusted man .

Yang Chen shook his head as he couldn’t understand why .

Fang Zhongping pondered for a while before saying, “Actually, the story starts from Tang Wan’s father, Uncle Tang Lun…”

“Tang Lun?” Yang Chen frowned . He recalled back to the day when he first met Master Tang and the old man was calling for ‘Lun’ . He asked Tang Wan who that ‘Lun’ was but she wasn’t willing to talk about it . He finally found out that the man was Tang Wan’s father!

Fang Zhongping gradually revealed everything that has happened all those years ago . Tang Zhechen’s eldest son was Tang Wan’s father Tang Lun . He was once the most talented young man in the Tang clan and was Master Tang’s favorite . Without a doubt, Tang Lun was considered a worthy successor to the clan . Many people even thought that Tang Lun would achieve more than his father .

However, things turned out quite differently than expected . Tang Lun seemed to have it all from the outside but deep down there were undersides that were planted deep in his heart . Perhaps it was caused by all the stress that was accumulated since he was little and his psychology needed a vent . It ended up resulting in domestic violence .

Not long after the birth of Tang Wan’s younger brother Tang Jue, Tang Lun’s mental illness had reached an unprecedented level .

Although no outsiders were informed about the issue, some of the core figures at home gradually discovered a series of problems between Tang Lun and his wife . However, Master Tang sealed off every rumour and gossip to maintain the facade of the clan while he tried to recover the eldest son’s psychological condition .
One morning, Tang Lun’s wife was nowhere to be found by the family members of the Tang clan . In the end, it was discovered that Tang Lun cruelly murdered his wife and then committed suicide in the room… The incident twenty years ago had been a shocking one to the upper class of Beijing . If it wasn’t for Master Tang who had handled the situation with the utmost care, the reputation of the Tang clan would be thoroughly wiped out back then .

Even so, that unfortunate incident had caused psychological changes in Master Tang, Tang Wan, and her brother .

The scene of her father cruelly abusing her mother was trauma inducing to Tang Wan, who was already a sensible child then . She naturally kept her distance with men as she grew up . Although it didn't cause an attitude distortion, it was still unacceptable .

In addition to the cliques and factions that were formed within the clan, even with the protection of Tang Zhechen, the growth of the two siblings was full of hardships .

Although Tang Jue was obedient to Tang Wan’s words, she was still lacking in power . Tang Wan grew up with her younger brother . So she was naturally worried that Tang Jue could get oppressed by the clan members if she were to get married .

However, it wasn’t easy to stay unmarried as she was the young lady from a wealthy and influential clan . Often, her identity was far more attractive than herself .

Tang Wan was indeed a real beauty to begin with . It caused countless men to come and seek for marriage .

In the end, Tang Wan who had just turned twenty decisively chose a path that no one else could think of—receiving an artificial impregnation and giving birth to a child .

It was an act that could be regarded as a scandal, but it wasn’t opposed by Master Tang . The old man suppressed the public’s anger and even handed over the Maple Group to Tang Wan, making her one of the most powerful successors in the Tang clan .

This way, Tang Wan wouldn’t have had to face the stress that came with marriage . After all, no one would risk being criticized by going after Tang Wan as they would seem to just be aiming for her family background instead . On the other hand, Tang Wan could finally stay in the Tang clan while taking care of the enterprise and at the same time looking after his only brother Tang Jue . However, due to the overwhelming opposition of her clan members, Tang Wan was forced to stay in Jiangnan for quite a few years… Following Fang Zhongping’s narration, Yang Chen could roughly deduce the series of events that caused the consequences to take place .

Thinking back to the first few times when Yang Chen met Tang Wan, she was indeed keeping a distance with men because of the trauma left in her memories .

“She’s a poor woman . ” Fang Zhongping sighed .

Yang Chen raised his head and looked at him . “You’re also a poor man . ”

Fang Zhongping was startled before laughing . “You’re right . We’re in the same boat . ”

Yang Chen looked at Fang Zhongping who appeared to be crying and laughing at the same time . He felt bad for him but no one could ever be forced to love . He stood up and said, “I will take my leave if that is all . ”

Fang Zhongping turned away, seemingly unwilling to face Yang Chen, before nodding his head .

Yang Chen walked slowly to his car and opened the door . He looked back at the man who was standing in the pavilion and took another glance at the seemingly peaceful and quiet sanatorium before boarding the car .