C16 Punishment

"Understood," Tong Fu replied immediately. "Honestly, I just sat in the park today, that's all. It's strange that my dad suddenly needs more money. Didn't he say two million dollars was enough to keep things running?"

As his daughter, she had already been sold out, and now the father who once sold her was treating her like a cash cow, constantly asking for money. What was this all about?

Tong Fu didn't want to be used as a tool, nor did she want to bring trouble to Fenng Yun. Even if Fenng Yun had the means to help, if he thought giving money would solve the problem, she wouldn't argue.

After dinner, Tong Fu remembered she still had some unfinished work. The tasks from the HR department needed to be completed sooner rather than later. She returned to her room to continue working, burying herself in her tasks.

Meanwhile, Fenng Yun was sitting in the living room. The butler beside him looked serious and tense.

"Where exactly did Tong Fu go today? After I left, did anyone follow her?" Fenng Yun asked, setting down his newspaper and looking at the butler. "I've said before, keep a close eye on her! Her emotions are unstable right now, and with a father like hers, who knows what she might do. Besides, what if she decides to run away?"

"I'm sorry, Director Fenng, that was my oversight. We should have kept a closer watch on Miss Tong Fu. But as of now, it seems she really just wandered around the park and didn't go anywhere else. However, Director Fenng, her father, Tong Haoyuan, called and said he wants to meet you. What do you think..."

Fenng Yun found it amusing; this kind of father sure knew how to put on a show.

"Alright, let's meet at my place. Tell him if he's not here in half an hour, then forget it," Fenng Yun said.

Half an hour later, Tong Haoyuan rushed through the Fenng family door, out of breath.

Tong Fu was sitting next to Fenng Yun, asking about some company matters. She was surprised to see her father and didn't know what to say.

"I invited him," Fenng Yun whispered in her ear, the gesture looking incredibly intimate.

"Director Fenng, you called, and I came right away!" Tong Haoyuan stood before Fenng Yun, looking obsequious.

But soon enough, Tong Haoyuan sat down as if he belonged there, smiling at Tong Fu. "Hey, we're all family here, aren't we? Tong Fu, you understand your dad's good intentions now, right?"

The atmosphere was awkward.

Tong Fu thought her father was shameless, but she held back her anger, closed her laptop, placed it on the coffee table, and smiled. "Director Tong, what are you talking about? I seem to remember you saying at the hospital that you'd have nothing to do with me anymore!"

"Tong Fu, is that how you talk to your father?" Tong Haoyuan now put on his fatherly airs.

Tong Fu didn't pay attention to his words. Instead, she wrapped her arm around Fenng Yun's neck, gently sitting on his lap, and leaned against him like a kitten. She smiled at Tong Haoyuan, "I guess I should thank you for practically giving me to Director Fenng!"

Tong Fu's petite frame fit perfectly in Fenng Yun's embrace.

"Hmm?" Fenng Yun raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Oh, not Director Fenng, but my man!" Tong Fu gave Fenng Yun a gentle kiss on the cheek and smiled. "Sweetheart, I'm really touched that you agreed to help my father! But I've made a decision in my heart."

"What decision?" Fenng Yun held Tong Fu, a smile playing at the corners of his mouth, clearly enjoying her playful antics.

"He used to be my father, and now I'm helping him one last time to show him who truly benefits him and who is foolish." With that, Tong Fu moved away from Fenng Yun and looked at Tong Haoyuan. "Dad, if this is a transaction, how about we make a deal too?"

"Tong Fu, what are you talking about? You're still your father's daughter, and you want something in return for helping him? If it weren't for your father, would you have grown up so well? Who took care of you? Don't be so ungrateful!" Tong Haoyuan scolded her, acting as if he was completely justified.

At this, Fenng Yun was a bit displeased. "Mr. Tong, I hope you understand something. You sold her to me and swore to sever your father-daughter relationship with Tong Fu. So now, to her, you're just a familiar stranger. I didn't want to get involved in this, but Tong Fu pleaded on your behalf, so I agreed. However, if this is your attitude, then I might just have to..."

"Hold on! Hold on! Director Fenng, let's talk this over calmly!" Tong Haoyuan, noticing Tong Fu's fierce gaze, reluctantly stood up from the couch and stood aside, saying, "Alright, tell me what terms you want to negotiate."

"Good, very good. If that's your attitude, I might consider having Director Fenng help you," Tong Fu smiled at Fenng Yun, then turned to Tong Haoyuan and said, "My mother is still the matriarch of that household, so her portrait must be displayed in the living room, bedroom, and study. Also, you need to have her portrait in your office!"

"Tong Fu! What are you saying? How is that even possible?"

"What? Does it hurt your feelings? Worried your mistress won't be happy? Embarrassed? If that's the case, then forget about the money," Tong Fu sneered at Tong Haoyuan.

A thin layer of sweat appeared on Tong Haoyuan's forehead. "No, no. Everything has a price. It can't be displayed forever! Besides, how much are you offering?"

Tong Fu initially thought twenty million would be enough, maybe even too much, but Fenng Yun immediately offered fifty million.

"To make my woman happy, I can afford fifty million," Fenng Yun said, instructing his people to get the check.

Tong Haoyuan's eyes widened, thinking he must have misheard or was hallucinating.

"Hmph, fifty million dollars should be enough, right? But you have to keep my mother's portrait displayed for the entire year. Plus, I'll have someone checking in at your home and office regularly. If the portrait isn't in your office, then..."

"Then I'll have someone trash your office and hang it back up!" Fenng Yun snapped his fingers, and the butler appeared at his side immediately. "Send someone to accompany Director Tong back. From now on, they'll live at Director Tong's place and go to work with him!"

"Understood, I'll arrange it right away."

"This is outrageous! Absolutely outrageous! How could I sell my dignity for a mere fifty million?"