Attention Sir, I Have Your Heart Handcuffed!-Chapter 417 - 294: The Brightest Couple (2nd Update 1)
Tang Yanyi was talking to George, unaware that on the other side of the one-way glass, Guan Liang was standing there, holding his breath. He quietly listened to their conversation, his long brows furrowing.
In this era where computers and the internet almost dominated the world, visitor records at the detention center were also entered into the police’s internal system. Even Tang Yanyi herself did not know that her name had been set with an "alert" in the entire online system by Guan Liang. Whenever her name appeared in the online world, the system would automatically pop up with red words and an alarm.
This was the hacker’s way of doing things, liking to pay attention in the dark to the person they cared about. Tonight, he discovered that she suddenly appeared at the detention center at this time to meet George’s number, and so he hurried over.
At this time, since Tang Yanyi had come so suddenly, she never thought that Guan Liang would arrive soon after, much less that most of her conversation with George would fall into Guan Liang’s ears.
At this moment, Guan Liang hated that his expertise was only in the cyber world, and that in Tang Yanqing’s team, his identity was only that of a "data analyst," instead of having the opportunity to outwit and confront suspects directly like Mr. Tang and Mr. Jia. Even the patrol officer Gao Cheng, who had been noticed by Mr. Tang the moment he provided a profile of the main suspect because of his potential, was now cooperating in operations. In this battle-ready team, his role seemed a bit like a bookworm. So when it came to face-to-face confrontations that required observation and psychological analysis, he was unable to reach a definite conclusion and couldn’t help Tang Yanyi.
He only had an intuitive worry that Tang Yanyi, driven by emotion, might have said too much to George.
He knew that he couldn’t stop her, but hoped at least that he could become a little tail, a shadow to her. When she might make a mistake due to impulsiveness, he could at least act as a live recorder and convey all the situations to Mr. Tang in the fastest time after the fact.
He himself could not help Tang Yanyi, but at least Mr. Tang should be able to help.
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The Tang family’s big party ended in an atmosphere of joy and harmony. In previous years, Yanqing would surely come close to Old Sir Tang’s ear and sing "Unforgettable Tonight." The old gentleman would tap him with his walking stick, and he would laugh it off, saying that there was no Spring Festival Gala in M Country, and he treated this annual big party as his Spring Festival Gala.
But tonight... the old gentleman’s ears were surprisingly quiet.
The children, tired from playing, had all gone upstairs early, leaving Tang Mingxiang, Su Xi Liu, Tang Mingyi, and Shen Wan to help the old gentleman with the final oversight and tidying up.
The old gentleman seemed a bit unaccustomed, tilting his head incessantly. Tang Mingyi hurried over to ask, "Dad, what’s up? Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere? I’ll call Song Lin right now."
Tang Mingxiang chuckled on hearing this, "Didn’t you notice that our old gentleman isn’t feeling comfortable by his ears? He must be missing that annual proverbial whisperer, making him uncomfortable."
The old gentleman laughed, "Third, where’s that Yan Qi kid? With such quiet tonight, I actually feel uneasy in my heart."
Shen Wan quickly stepped up to explain, "Something came up at the police station, and he left abruptly."
The Tang family, all being in the legal profession, understood that official matters took precedence over personal ones. The old gentleman just nodded, "I was wondering why Xiao Yi was also nowhere to be seen."
Hearing this, Su Xi Liu felt a bittersweet feeling in her heart.
Yanyi was not of Tang family blood, and in truth, Su Xi Liu felt the worst about it. It was she who brought this child into the Tang family, and she most didn’t want Yanyi to be looked down upon by the family because of blood ties. So she poured more feelings into Yanyi than into her own biological children, making her even more sensitive.
But the old gentleman, among all the grandsons and granddaughters, besides Yanqing, the second he mentioned was Yanyi, and it seemed he had long noticed that the child was missing, proving that he still valued Yanyi. So she promptly said, "Yes, she also went out to handle something."
The old gentleman listened with a smile, squinting his eyes and nodding, repeatedly saying "Good, good."
Everyone worked together, and when they finished tidying up, the old gentleman raised his hand, pointed at Tang Mingyi, and said, "Third, you escort me upstairs."
Everyone understood that the old gentleman wanted to speak with Tang Mingyi alone, so they respectfully bowed and saw them off.
Tang Mingyi supported the old gentleman upstairs, who asked, "How was it? Did you enjoy yourself tonight?" His tone was earnest, as if speaking to a young child.
Tang Mingyi smiled, "Yes, I enjoyed it. Thank you, Dad."
The old gentleman nodded appreciatively, "You’ve been busy with the election for over half a year. I’ve seen your tension, so I’ve always refrained from asking to avoid adding to your stress. But since everyone is happy and relaxed today during the holiday, let me ask you: How’s the election preparation going?"
Tang Mingyi replied objectively, "There are opportunities, but there are also obstacles. This state has never had an Asian governor. I can attract votes from Asian and other colored voters, but it’s not easy to get traditional white votes, especially from the business community. Those white businessmen, who hold most of the discourse power in this state, are observing me with a wait-and-see attitude. So the current situation is forty-sixty; I have forty, and the opponent has sixty."
The old gentleman nodded, "Forty is actually very high. Although we may feel it’s not enough, falling short of fifty and leaving us with some regrets, the opponent will find it high and will only be assured by pressing you down to a smaller number."
Tang Mingyi also nodded, "Exactly. My team and I understand that after this New Year holiday, the real close-quarters blood battle is set to formally begin."
The old gentleman suddenly flashed a grin in the dim light, "For years, from this point onwards, election battles begin to shed any civilized facade, and everyone starts showing their true faces. From this time, you start attacking your opponents like human ginseng, digging up material from their families."
Tang Mingyi frowned, "That’s what I hate most. I am very worried that my campaign might affect the family."
The old gentleman’s eyes twinkled mischievously, "Luckily, everyone seemed to have a good time tonight."
With his father speaking this way, Tang Mingyi couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow, "The guest list Dad made tonight was actually larger than in previous years, inviting the most guests in recent times."
The old gentleman understood that his third son had caught on.
Among his sons, the third son’s temperament was particularly unlike his, not so fond of play, more akin to his wife, calm and rigorous, with hidden strength within warmth. Fortunately, his third son’s son, that Yan Qi, resembled the old gentleman a bit more. This might be what they call intergenerational inheritance.
The old gentleman couldn’t help but grin again, "Yes, the more people, the more fun it is to gather together."
Tang Mingyi understood even more but could only sigh quietly and shake his head, "I was worried about impacting the family, but Dad instead brought everyone to our home."
The old gentleman smiled, "It’s better that they came; only when they’re here can they see clearly and understand thoroughly."
After finishing the stairs and standing on the platform, the old gentleman asked again, "Among these kids tonight, who do you think stood out the most? Don’t say it’s your Yan Qi again. Aside from shining a bit at the door, he didn’t make much of a splash later."
Tang Mingyi thought for a moment, "Then it would have to be White Horse."
"Ha ha!" The old gentleman laughed loudly, "Speaking of White Horse, let’s talk humans. I, the old man, think that the pair of Huangfu Huazhang and Shi Nian is the most eye-catching combination."
Tang Mingyi was momentarily stunned, "Combination?"
The old gentleman haughtily glared at his son, "Don’t know a combination? Third, you’re out of touch."
Tang Mingyi laughed, "Xiao Wan often says I’m an Out-man. Supposedly a super great hero."
In fact, he had asked his wife about the term "super great," and she had solemnly told him that it meant excellent culinary skills.
Recalling these funny things, Tang Mingyi’s mood relaxed, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.
The old gentleman walked over to the bedroom door, lifted his eyes and said, "Third, that White Horse is supposedly from Huangfu’s child to me, but in fact, it’s for you. I’m too old to ride, so I’m entrusting it to you. Don’t neglect it. Feed it well, take care of it with good grass and feed. I want you to make time every week to attend to it personally."
Tang Mingyi raised his eyebrows, then bowed respectfully, "Don’t worry, Dad. If I can’t take care of it, I’ll leave it to Yanqing."
Only then was the old gentleman satisfied, pushing the door and entering the room, "Alright, I’m tired, go rest now."
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Going downstairs, the whole mansion had quieted down. Tang Mingxiang and Su Xi Liu had also gone to rest. Only Shen Wan stood at the top of the stairs waiting for him.
Tang Mingyi reached out from afar and held Shen Wan’s hand. Shen Wan leaned over with a smile, "What secret weapon did the old gentleman pass on to you alone this time?"
Tang Mingyi shrugged, "White Horse."
"White Horse?" Shen Wan couldn’t quite understand at first, pondering for a moment, "What does it mean?"
Tang Mingyi said, "Dad’s White Horse was given to me, and he wants me to take care of it personally."
How clever Shen Wan was; she immediately lowered her head and thought carefully, "Huangfu Huazhang?"
If the gift itself isn’t anything special, then it must be something special about the person giving it. That’s why the old gentleman made such an arrangement.
