C13 An Awkward Meal

"Haha, that's just ridiculous. How cruel can someone be to say something like that?"

"Qiao Zi, if back then my father had asked your daughter to serve Fenng Yun, would you have agreed?" Tong Fu sneered at Qiao Zi. "If you wouldn't do it yourself, then don't sit here making snide comments."

"Mom, look at her. Not only is she ungrateful, but she's also accusing us of things," Tong Yingqing said, setting down her nail file, seething with anger, wanting to confront Tong Fu.

Ten minutes later, Tong Haoyuan finally arrived, and the family began their meal. The atmosphere was still unbearably awkward. Tong Fu sat there silently, not touching her food, just sitting.

"Don't be like this. Dad is genuinely apologizing this time. What I said in the hospital last time was purely because Fenng Yun is difficult to deal with! You know how temperamental he is! If I hadn't said that, he definitely wouldn't have agreed with Dad. Think about it, you've already been with him, and if our family doesn't benefit, wouldn't that be a loss?"

Haha, as if her dignity was so cheap.

Tong Fu took a deep breath, looking at her father with resignation, and said, "Dad, just be straightforward. Why did you call me here today? I doubt it was just to have dinner. You know I can't eat with these two in front of me."

"Don't talk like that; she's still your aunt!" Tong Haoyuan was putting on an act again.

"Alright, just tell me why you really called me back. Does the company need money again?" Tong Fu asked, a hint of skepticism in her voice as she looked at Tong Haoyuan.

These days, the only thing that could motivate Tong Haoyuan was money.

Tong Haoyuan set down his bowl and smiled at Tong Fu, saying, "Since you're asking, I'll be straightforward. The company was short over ten million dollars recently, and while I was trying to gather funds, the gap has grown even larger. So, given your good relationship with Fenng Yun, could you possibly..."

"Could I possibly get you more money?" Tong Fu found it laughable. "Dad, I thought you invited me to dinner today to sincerely apologize. Turns out you just want to use me again, to have me ask Fenng Yun for money?"

"Tong Fu, how can you talk to your father like that? I love you. You're at an age where marriage is appropriate, and you already have an engagement with Fenng Yun. After raising you all these years, shouldn't you do something for your father and the company?" Tong Haoyuan lectured her with a self-righteous air.

So, this is what it means to do something for the family? Sacrifice her youth and body, while still having to respectfully call him 'father' and help him siphon money from others?

So, in her father's eyes, Tong Fu was just a leech he could use!

"Dad, I might consider this, but Fenng Yun mentioned that last time you promised not to bother him again. Now, suddenly asking for money, I'm not sure he'll agree. Besides, Tong Yingqing just said that with your skills, getting another million-dollar loan shouldn't be a problem!" Tong Fu chuckled softly. "So, why come to me now?"

"It's not like that, Tong Fu, let me explain! Tong Yingqing doesn't know what she's talking about!"

"Alright, let's leave it at that. I have other things to do, so I won't interrupt your family dinner." Tong Fu stood up and left.

On the way back, Tong Fu cried, her eyes red and swollen, feeling utterly miserable. She didn't know what to do and was heartbroken over having such a father.

That night, Tong Fu hid in her closet, crying until she fell asleep without realizing it.

Originally, Fenng Yun was supposed to arrange for Tong Fu to start work today, but no one could reach her, and Fenng Yun couldn't either. This made him very worried, so he rushed over.

The entire Fenng family searched the house from top to bottom but still couldn't find Tong Fu.

Finally, Fenng Yun found her in the closet, her eyes red and swollen from crying.

"Why are you hiding in the closet and crying again?" Fenng Yun sighed, exasperated. "Come on out!"

Tong Fu's legs had gone numb, so Fenng Yun had to carry her out. In the room, Tong Fu massaged her legs and looked at Fenng Yun. "I'm sorry, I..."

"If anything like this happens again, just tell me directly. There's no need to hide away and be upset. I have a pretty good idea of what's going on with your dad's company. Twenty million isn't enough to fill that hole," Fenng Yun chuckled softly, looking at Tong Fu. "Just stay by my side, and I'll help you get your revenge. But if you don't listen, I can't make any promises."

"If we don't give him the money, will the company go under soon?" Tong Fu asked, her big eyes fixed on Fenng Yun.

"No, if he doesn't get the money, he'll just go to the bank for a loan. That'll keep things afloat for a while. But if you do give him the money, things will change. I've seen how your dad runs things, you know?"

Tong Fu nodded. Her father was so greedy that if he got more money, he'd definitely let his guard down. While the company might hold on for a bit longer, every project incurs massive daily expenses. If her dad kept going like this, they'd run out of money soon enough.

She chose to trust Fenng Yun, putting all her hopes on him.

Fenng Yun gently patted Tong Fu like she was a little kitten and said, "Alright, are you hungry? Let's go eat!"

“Mm, dinner time!”

That evening, Fenng Yun was sitting on the couch reading a book, while Tong Fu gradually fell asleep resting her head on his lap. For some reason, she always felt an incredible sense of peace sleeping next to Fenng Yun.

Around ten at night, Tong Fu suddenly woke up. She noticed the window in the room was open, so she got up to close it. It was then she realized she was already in pajamas, lying in bed. She distinctly remembered not changing before she fell asleep. Could it have been Fenng Yun who helped her change?

Blushing, Tong Fu couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

She stepped out and stood at the door of Fenng Yun's study, watching him still engrossed in work, unsure of what to say.

Once her plan for revenge was complete, she would have a reason to leave Fenng Yun. That would be the best outcome. She reminded herself that she really wasn't suited to stay by someone like Fenng Yun's side.

The next day, Tong Fu rode with Fenng Yun to the company. In his office, Fenng Yun had his secretary personally choose a job for Tong Fu and instructed her to report for it. Miss Yang, Fenng Yun's secretary, personally escorted Tong Fu to the HR department to check in. At that time, the HR department was busy dealing with the month's attendance records.

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