The dew started to fall, and the path by the lake was a little damp. Zhu Tong and Duohua walked slowly along the path, chatting casually about their recent experiences.
The lake surface looks particularly holy in the moonlight. The breeze blows the willow branches at any time, causing the clear waves to spread in the moonlight until very far away...
However, under Zhu Tong's deliberate guidance, it was mainly Duohua who was talking, and Zhu Tong was listening.
More than an hour passed, and the two of them moved to the pavilion.
Duohua started talking about Liao Feng's plans again, saying that reporters would be sent out immediately to investigate, make secret visits, and collect information.
Zhu Tong couldn't stand listening anymore and said: "Duohua, wealth and resources are limited. Society will not be as beautiful as you imagine, and it is impossible to be perfect; but it is not as bad as you imagined. You were born in Phoenix
Compared with children in the city, children in the countryside are naturally less confrontational, but you are blessed because you have a relatively relaxed childhood and youth. If it weren't for chance, you might only be able to survive in this life.
Those who are willing to live a mediocre life like your fellow countrymen and classmates will never be able to touch the current world. Fairness and justice will always only exist in part. I say this, do you understand?"
"I understand..." Duohua's understanding was much deeper than before, and she frowned and said, "But what Teacher Liao said is different from what Big Brother said."
Zhu Tong decided to give her some strong medicine: "It's not easy for the Phoenix Foundation to reach what it is now. From helping out-of-school girls in the mountains to helping out-of-school girls in the city, it has established more than a dozen Phoenix schools. Every step is progress.
But Duohua, have you ever thought about who you were before? Who are you now? What could you do in the past? What can you do now? What do you want to do in the future? Do you know that whether you are Wang Xiangjian’s daughter or not; if you
If we really do these programs, it is likely to ruin Phoenix Talk and in turn harm the Phoenix Fund."
"No way? Teacher Liao said that this will require shouting to wake up the sleeper. We don't want to hurt anyone." Duohua said in surprise.
"There is a greater woman, her name is Soong Ching Ling. With her greatness, she only did one thing in her life, the Soong Ching Ling Children's Foundation. A flower can make the Phoenix Foundation good and big in a down-to-earth manner.
, it is already valuable to help more out-of-school girls. China has more than one billion people and more than nine million square kilometers. In your lifetime, the girls you can help are just a drop in the ocean. Your life should be happy and
It’s true, you have a career that you like. In the eyes of most people, you have already achieved success. However, your success does not depend on your own efforts. There are not many people including your parents, Huang Hai, Sister Liu and your elder brother who care about you.
It’s a joke that you got to where you are today without the help of people. Because of your father’s identity, you have access to a lot of resources, but you have no right to use these resources arbitrarily.”
"Brother, I just want to help more people."
"You are not a savior, and Liao Feng is not a savior. Before enough wealth is accumulated, the arrival of every 'savior' means a catastrophe that will destroy all lives." Zhu Tong felt angry in his heart and frowned: "Duohua
, do you still recognize me as your elder brother in your heart?"
Duohua nodded: "You will always be my big brother."
"That's good;" Zhu Tong raised Duohua's chin; "Duohua, you must understand one thing before making a decision. The world in front of you is not colorful, nor black and white, but gray. It's time to rest.
Yes, we will talk about this today. Tomorrow, you come with me back to Shanghai, and I will let you see some things and some people clearly. Okay?"
Duohua nodded obediently, with a hint of hesitation and struggle flashing in her clear and dark eyes.
But Zhu Tong's almost perfect elder brother image in her heart overcame the hesitation, and she weakly leaned on Zhu Tong's shoulder: "Brother, my heart is very messed up."
Zhu Tong gently caressed Duohua's shoulder, as if he wanted to brush away the talent dust in her soul, but he knew that just a few words would not do it.
Wang Xiangji came back just before dawn, and Auntie Die had been waiting in the living room. She had no complaints or dissatisfaction, she only waited willingly.
Zhu Tong felt it silently and thought a lot.
The next day, Zhu Tong hung out with Duohua all morning, had dinner with Huang Hai and Zhang Wei at noon, and then took Duohua back to Shanghai on the 14 o'clock flight.
Before leaving, Zhu Tong asked Huang Hai while Duohua was packing her things. He was a little worried because the relationship between Huang Hai and Duohua was not very solid.
Huang Hai's attitude is very clear. Most of his thoughts and time are now devoted to his career. Although he also hopes that Duohua will have her own career, he does not want her to go too far. As for the relationship between the two... Huang Hai seems to
She has let go of Ye'er's heart and transferred her feelings to Duohua.
Duohua did not notify anyone related to the Phoenix Fund or Phoenix Chat when she came to Shanghai this time. She dressed up specially according to Zhu Tong's instructions. No one on the plane recognized her as the Phoenix Fairy.
After the plane landed, two Shanghai media reporters at the airport recognized "Miracle Doctor Li Xiang" but did not recognize Fairy Phoenix who was a few steps behind him.
Returning to the penthouse apartment, Duohua let out a long sigh of relief and stared blankly at the phone that had been turned off.
Of course she had some grievances and dissatisfaction, but Zhu Tong was her most trusted elder brother, and she understood that Zhu Tong did this for her own good.
"You know how to use this?" Zhu Tong took out a set of gadgets with earplugs and handed them to her.
"Of course;" Duohua assembled it skillfully; "Brother, what do you mean?"
"Listen." Zhu Tong pointed to his mobile phone; "Tomorrow afternoon, I have an appointment with Dr. Liao for tea. You go with me, but you can't let him see you."
"But..." Duohua hesitated, unsure whether she should obey Zhu Tong's arrangement. She had been in Vanity Fair for two years and was no longer the silly Xiangxi girl she used to be. She knew very well that Zhu Tong's tongue was powerful.
Most people simply cannot resist his attacks.
"Duohua, I will not interfere with your life;" Zhu Tong sat down opposite Duohua; "You are an adult and have the right to choose the life you like. Whether it is Huang Hai or Liao Feng, as long as they are right
You are sincere and I will only be happy for you."
"Isn't this interference?" Duohua held up the eavesdropping equipment.
"When Huang Hai met you, you were just a girl from the mountains. And Liao Feng knew from the beginning that you had the Phoenix Fund and a high-ranking father. He may be a very knowledgeable, good teacher and good scholar, but in this case,
In fact, I don’t think his feelings for you are as pure as you feel. Birds of a feather flock together and people divide into groups. Whether you like it or not, life has been drawn in a trajectory, also called a circle. You and Liao Feng are not
A person in a circle. You have the resources he needs."
Duohua stopped talking, and there was obviously resistance and unwillingness in her eyes.
"Do you think my elder brother is the same as what your father said?"
"Dad wouldn't say these words. You only think so much." Duohua muttered dissatisfiedly.
Zhu Tong found a piece of information from the computer and let Duohua read it.
A year ago, Zhu Tong investigated several young scholars in order to choose an opponent for Senator Lehman. This is a summary of the information left at that time. Most of it was attributed to Tai Haiyan, who broke into Liao Feng's computer.
Get out all the useful, useless, messy, and serious things inside.
Through this information, we can observe the unknown side of Liao Feng. Among them are records and sexy photos of Liao Feng’s entanglement with two confidantes, one of whom is still a married woman; Zhu Tong has never had the opportunity to use them.
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After seeing it, Duohua said angrily: "Where did this come from? Teacher Liao didn't hide it from me, that... was his first love. I used to think that Teacher Liao was rich and famous, and even after marrying a rich man, she still pestered him.
He refused to let go. Later, when he saw that Teacher Liao became famous, he said that he wanted to divorce and marry Teacher Liao, but Teacher Liao refused and they broke off completely. This is his junior sister. They have been dating for two years, which is normal. "
Zhu Tong sighed, Liao Feng's move was powerful enough. It seems that he needs to use more brains in tomorrow's confrontation. He patted Duohua on the shoulder and said: "Silly sister, think about it carefully. Any vigorous love
It will fade with the passage of time. If you want to maintain it, you must add other elements, such as family and friendship. Mutual support refers to a long process. The drying of firewood is only an instant matter. Once it is burned, it is over. The ashes can only be blown away by the wind.
Go. It will be too late if you regret it then. Huang Hai accepted you when you were in the most difficult situation. He did not give up on you all the time. There are not many such good people. Duohua, you are twenty years old now.
Learn to be responsible for yourself and know how to cherish it.”
Duohua thought for a long time, nodded and shook her head; "Brother, this is why I am in trouble. Ah Hai is a good person, but I don't think he loves me. I don't want to be Sister Ye'er's substitute."
"How do you know Huang Hai doesn't love you? He is an honest man and is not good at expressing those romantic things. But I am sure that he regards you as his lifelong partner."
Duohua fell silent, and Zhu Tongkan couldn't persuade her. He took the computer upstairs to read the information and prepare for tomorrow's confrontation.
In addition, he would also like to invite a guest, Fan Xin. After all, Liao Feng is considered a celebrity now, and he needs a flatterer to adjust the atmosphere.
Miaomiao was out of school. She had done a show with Duohua, and the two of them had gotten along very well. When she saw that Duohua was unhappy, Miaomiao was very sensible and did not disturb her.
At ten o'clock in the evening, Ye'er and Xiao Xiao came back tiredly. The apartment suddenly became lively, and Duohua became happier.
Ye'er didn't care much about gossip and didn't know why Duohua came; Xiao Xiao had heard some rumors and chatted with Duohua, leaving Ye'er no chance to ask Huang Hai, Phoenix Talk and other sensitive topics.
At around eleven o'clock, Xiao Xiao took Duohua back to the room, saying that she wanted to talk by candlelight at night; only then did Zhu Tong have the opportunity to talk about Duohua and Liao Feng.
Ye'er immediately became anxious and wanted to persuade Duohua.
Zhu Tong grabbed her and said: "If persuasion is useful, I won't bring her to Shanghai. Especially you, you can't say anything at this time. Xiao Xiao's persuasion to her will probably be useless. She needs to see Liao clearly.
Who is Feng?"
Ye'er turned around: "What are you going to do?"
Zhu Tong said a little guiltily: "Tomorrow afternoon, I have an appointment with Liao Feng for tea."
"It's not easy for him either; give him some leeway, okay?"
Zhu Tong nodded and opened his arms.
Ye'er weakly leaned into Zhu Tong's arms and sighed slightly.
Although she has not directly seen any of Zhu Tong's "masterpieces", she is one of the people who knows him best.
Liao Feng will probably be destroyed in the hands of this man.