booktalesy Chapter 590: Parents' Tolerance
Chapter 590: Parents' Tolerance
After Huang Erhe's divorce, Huang Xiaochuan called him out of concern and care, as he hadn't received a call from Huang Erhe for a long time. He mainly wanted to ask about Huang Erhe's current situation and his next plans, and whether he needed to change his work and living environment.
Huang Erhe politely declined his younger brother's offer: "Forget it! Changing jobs would mean starting all over again, and I don't want to go through that again. It's fine as it is now."
Huang Xiaochuan thought about it and decided to respect his second brother's wishes. Anyway, everything had already been arranged for him, including a house, a car, and a nanny to take care of him. At least he didn't have to worry about his living conditions.
However, Huang Xiaochuan still suggested, "Why don't you come to Hong Kong soon? Visit your parents and relax a bit."
This time, Huang Erhe did not refuse his younger brother's kindness and agreed.
After hanging up the phone, Huang Erhe felt heavy-hearted. He refused his younger brother's suggestion to change his job and living environment, not because he was ungrateful. Having just divorced, he had no interest in anything. However, his brother's invitation to visit their parents in Hong Kong and relax was something he couldn't refuse. He really needed to spend time with his parents. During this time, he had been reflecting on his past actions and realized that his parents had always given so much to him, while he had done so little for them and even hurt their feelings. This made him feel even more guilty.
A few days later, a Gulfstream business jet landed at Hong Kong Airport. As soon as the cabin door opened, Huang Erhe immediately felt a wave of humid heat hit him. Below the gangway, Gao Song and two bodyguards had been waiting for a long time.
"Mr. Huang Erhe, welcome to Hong Kong. Mr. Huang sent me to pick you up." After saying that, Gao Song reached out and took Huang Erhe's simple luggage.
Before Huang Erhe could refuse, his luggage was taken away. He could only nod and thank Gao Song, saying, "Thank you, thank you for your trouble!"
As the convoy drove away from the airport, Gao Song and Huang Erhe explained, "Mr. Huang has arranged for you to stay in a villa on Baijia Road at the top of the mountain. That property will be yours to use from now on. It's quiet there, which will help you adjust your mood. Later, someone will pick you up to visit the old lady and the old gentleman."
Huang Erhe didn't ask Gao Song what his younger brother was doing. He could guess without even thinking that as the richest man in Asia, he must be very busy!
Huang Erhe was right; Huang Xiaochuan was receiving instructions from Zhang Sui, who had rushed back from the United States.
The car wound its way up the mountain road and finally stopped in front of a villa surrounded by tall green plants, boasting an unparalleled view of Victoria Harbour. The environment here was indeed extremely tranquil, with only the sounds of birdsong and the sea breeze.
The villa's interior decoration is simple and understated, but the luxury it exudes cannot be concealed; every corner is filled with the texture of top-quality materials and craftsmanship.
The huge floor-to-ceiling windows offer a magnificent view of the city and the sea. The servants had already prepared tea and refreshments and a comfortable room for Huang Erhe.
Standing on the terrace, Huang Erhe looked down at the bustling Hong Kong skyline, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He couldn't help but think of the three-bedroom apartment in Shanghai that he had lived in not long ago. Fan Yingrong had complained that the apartment didn't even have heating. Compared to this place, it was like heaven and earth.
At 11 a.m., Huang Erhe was picked up and taken to the mansion where Lao Huang and Zeng Lijuan were currently living. Having experienced Lake Hidden Garden and his current residence at the White Road Villa, Huang Erhe felt less awkward and shocked by this mansion.
"Daddy!" Upon seeing his father, Maowa excitedly rushed into Huang Erhe's arms like a little cannonball, chattering excitedly about his experiences in Hong Kong. "Daddy, Grandma took me to Ocean Park to see the great white sharks! They were so big! Their mouths were this big!" The little guy gestured exaggeratedly with both hands. "And there were seals, they could clap their hands and balance balls on their heads! I also played hide-and-seek with Xiaoduo in the garden, it was such a big garden! We also went on a big boat to the sea, and there were dolphins, they jumped so high! Daddy, can you go next time?"
The child's joy was pure and infectious, instantly dispelling the gloom in Huang Erhe's heart.
"Erhe!" Hearing the noise, the elderly mother Zeng Lijuan and Lao Huang came out of the house to greet them.
When Huang Erhe saw Lao Huang and his elderly mother Zeng Lijuan, his eyes immediately welled up with tears.
"Dad, Mom!"
Seeing her second son, Zeng Lijuan's face was filled with satisfied joy, and when Old Huang saw his son holding his grandson, a long-lost smile also appeared on his face.
Zeng Lijuan grabbed her second son's hand and asked with concern, "Are you hungry? Dinner will be ready soon!"
Huang Zemian, Huang Zeji, and Huang Ruiying also stepped forward one by one, obediently calling him "Second Uncle" and "Second Uncle." This long-awaited, pure care from family warmed Huang Erhe's heart.
After sitting down, Huang Erhe looked around and, not seeing his younger brother and sister-in-law, asked, "Mom, where are Xiaochuan and the others?"
While preparing her second son's favorite dishes, Zeng Lijuan replied, "Your brother and his wife don't live here. They're usually busy with work and don't come home for lunch. If they don't have any social engagements, Xiao Chuan usually comes over for dinner with Yu Xiang."
While preparing her second son's favorite dishes, Zeng Lijuan replied, "Your brother and his wife don't live here. They're usually busy with work and don't come home for lunch. If they don't have any social engagements, Xiao Chuan usually comes over for dinner with Yu Xiang."
"Oh!" Huang Erhe nodded. His younger brother was now the richest man in Asia, so he must be very busy.
After the meal, Huang Erhe told his parents that he had divorced Fan Yingrong.
Upon hearing that her second son had gotten divorced, Zeng Lijuan felt even more heartbroken for him, her voice choked with emotion: "Erhe! You've suffered so much, it's better that you're divorced!"
Old Huang patted his son on the shoulder and said in a deep voice, "Get rid of that woman, that's all! Maowa's doing just fine here with us!"
Huang Erhe's pent-up frustration and loneliness finally found an outlet. This man, who had once endured the hardships of military life, couldn't help but tear up, his voice hoarse: "Mom and Dad! I'm so sorry!"
Zeng Lijuan wiped away her tears: "Why are you apologizing to my own family!"
Old Huang comforted his son, saying, "It's all in the past. You should live your life well from now on. If you meet the right person in the future, you can start a new family."
In Lao Huang and Zeng Lijuan's hearts, divorcing Fan Yingrong was the best thing their second son ever did.
After dinner, the children were taken to rest by the nannies. Huang Xiaochuan, enjoying a rare moment of leisure, sat with Huang Erhe on the terrace facing Victoria Harbour. The city lights stretched out below them like a flowing galaxy.
"Second Brother, are you getting used to it here?" Huang Xiaochuan handed Huang Erhe a cup of warm tea.
Huang Erhe nodded, gazing at the night view. "Great, wonderful! It's just too unreal, like a dream." He paused, his voice lowering, "Xiao Chuan, thank you for that. I'm sorry!"
Huang Xiaochuan waved his hand, his tone calm yet powerful: "Second brother, we're family, no need for formalities. The past is past, that was Fan Yingrong's own choice, she went astray, it has nothing to do with you. You're my brother, Maowa is my nephew, that's enough. Grandma, Dad, Mom, Uncle, Aunt, Eldest brother, Sister-in-law, you, Sister Hong, Sister Xia, the children, we're all family. As long as family is here, our roots are here. You can stay in Shanghai if you want, but if you want a change of scenery or to be closer to Mom and Dad, just tell me anytime. Hong Kong, Singapore, or anywhere else with a better environment are all fine, I'll arrange it."
These words, devoid of grand pronouncements, flowed into Huang Erhe's heart like a warm current. He understood that his younger brother's wealth and status far surpassed his imagination, but his love for his family had never wavered. He nodded heavily, his eyes welling up with tears again. This time, it wasn't resentment, but relief and warmth. "Okay! I understand."