Su Changtian broke the silence, "Zhao Dong, to be honest, you really surprised me, and it was a big surprise!"
Zhao Dong was curious, "Have you been disappointed?"
Su Changtian waved his hand, "Not yet."
Zhao Dong lowered his attitude and said, "Dad, can we talk about something else?"
"It's not good to be so stiff all the time. Your body can't bear it, and I can't bear it emotionally either."
"Besides, it makes Xiaofei worried too."
Su Changtian sneered, "You made me angry with a gun and a stick, and you just want to expose me like this?"
Zhao Dong was helpless, "You can't blame me for this. You asked me to speak directly."
"Now that I have spoken out, you blame me again? This is not okay!"
Su Changtian asked, "No?"
Zhao Dong raised his hands in surrender, "Okay, okay, then you say it, I'll listen!"
Su Changtian stared at Zhao Dong.
Zhao Dong stood up hurriedly and stood aside politely, changing into a respectful look that a son-in-law should have.
In the exchange just now, although he said he was venting his anger on Sophie's behalf, in truth, he himself was a little unhappy.
Now that the anger has been released, are you still holding on to it?
Zhao Dong really doesn't have the courage.
If he really did something bad to Su Changqiang today, he would not be able to explain it to Sophie, and he would be scolded bloody when he got home.
What he said just now was already out of line.
If he hadn't seen Sophie being wronged, he would have just kept it in his heart.
Right now, it’s your duty to behave yourself!
Su Changtian didn't talk nonsense and pointed to the desk not far away.
Zhao Dong understood and picked up a folder from above.
Returning to the tea table, he handed it over with both hands, "Dad, here you go."
Seeing that Su Changtian didn't answer, Zhao Dong understood that this was for him.
He opened it and found a financial statement and performance report inside. The header of the statement was "August 1 Shopping Mall".
Su Changtian said in a teaching tone, "This shopping mall was brought here as a dowry by Xiaofei's mother. It has been operated independently over the years, and the funds and sales have never been mixed with the Su family."
"In recent years, business in physical shopping malls has been difficult."
"This shopping mall is no exception. It didn't make much revenue last year and has been on the verge of closure."
"A few days ago, Aunt Mei transferred this shopping mall to Xiaofei as a dowry."
"Go home today, go back tomorrow to prepare, and go to work the day after tomorrow. I'll ask someone to arrange your duties for you."
"Give you half a year to put the mall into operation. This will be my test for you."
"If you can do it, you will be the son-in-law of the Su family."
"If you can't do that, then you can only be the Su family's son-in-law!"
"Do you understand the difference?"
Zhao Dong nodded, "Understood!"
Seeing that Zhao Dong was in normal mood, Su Changtian asked, "You don't seem to be surprised?"
Zhao Dong smiled bitterly and nodded, "It's not unexpected. In fact, I had thought about it before I came here."
"It's just that I originally thought you were going to let me take over the Su family."
Su Changtian said coldly, "Zhao Dong, yes, I admit that you are quite capable."
"But it's not that I look down on you. Based on your current qualifications, if you want to enter the Su family, do you think too highly of yourself?"
"I, Su Changtian, don't have much ability, and Su's is just a small local company in Tianzhou."
"But you, Zhao Dong, are still far behind in the doorway in this shopping mall!"
"To say you are just starting out is to flatter you!"
"Don't think that just because you were able to beat me to the punch with your heated exchanges of words just now, you can be like a fish in water in the Su family!"
"If I really hand over the Su family to you, within half a month, you will be eaten up and nothing will be left of you!"
Su Changtian didn't say much, "Okay, I'll give you some time to think about it."
Zhao Dong raised his head and said, "Dad, why should I promise you?"
"You should know that I have my own business outside."
"Although it's a small fight, although you don't like it, it is a career after all. Why should I abandon my career and go to the Su family to start over?"
Su Changtian said bluntly: "You are right, I have no reason to ask you to do anything for the Su family."
"Xiao Fei's whole heart is with you, so you don't have to pay attention to my request."
As he spoke, he looked like a cunning hunter and gradually tightened the mouth of the bag, "But didn't you just say that? You said that Zhao Dong loves his woman."
"In that case, I'll give you this chance!"
"If you get my approval, when I get along with Xiao Fei in the future, I can change my approach and try to ease the relationship with her."
"Zhao Dong, there is no father who doesn't feel sorry for his daughter!"
"But I have always trained Xiaofei as the successor of the Su family, so naturally I will not let her be immersed in the love of a son and a daughter!"
"If you, Zhao Dong, have the ability to help her share the burden, why should I make things difficult for her?"
"Wouldn't it be nice to let her be a happy, carefree princess?"
"But if you can't do it, don't tell me those high-sounding truths in the future!"
Zhao Dong narrowed his eyes, "Dad, are you convinced of me?"
Su Changtian looked unforced, "I'm not trying to convince you, it's your own words."
"As for whether to do it or not, it's up to you how you want to do it."
"Of course I also hope that my daughter will live well, but what step can you, Zhao Dong, do for her?"
"Is it really like what you said yourself? Are you going to the sword or into the sea of fire for her, or are you just trying to satisfy your cravings?"
Su Changtian took a sip of tea and gradually regained the initiative, pushing Zhao Dong lower and lower, "Don't worry, whether you agree or not today, I will not tell Xiaofei about the conversation just now."
"It's just that Zhao Dong, in front of me from now on, you will do your best and be a good person with your tail between your legs!"
Zhao Dong clenched his fists, overwhelmed by the pressure!
It's not that he can't accept the result, it's just that he can't accept the method.
Su Changtian was like a conspirator, negotiating, dragging him into the game step by step!
Zhao Dong also gradually figured out that maybe he had already entered the game from the moment he entered the study.
It seemed like he was in the driver's seat, but that wasn't the case.
Everything I think, worry about, and even every word I say is probably part of Su Changtian's plan!
Su Changtian was like an excellent businessman and an excellent hunter, taking advantage of the situation step by step to eat up and disintegrate him.
Use his spear and attack his shield to kill him, leaving him unable to resist!
Zhao Dong's unspeakable annoyance was not unwillingness, but disgust.
Disgusted with Su Changtian's methods!
I'm disgusted that he treats Song Hongyu, the Su family, and everyone else as pawns!
Even the father-daughter relationship between Sophie and them was used as a bargaining chip in negotiations!
In such a negotiation, Zhao Dong has no choice but to retreat, and he cannot retreat. Behind him is Sophie, so he will definitely lose!
Of course, Zhao Dong was also convinced of the defeat!
After closing the folder, he slowly raised his head and said, "Dad, I learned a lesson!"