Rebirth: CEO's Sweetheart Reaches the Life Pinnacle!-Chapter 748 - 665: You are a Person from the Leng Family (First Update)
In the hospital room, Mr. Leng Sr. was speaking sternly with Leng Qianhan.
"Eldest! Have you really made up your mind to divorce Zeng Qiuping no matter what?"
Leng Qianhan nodded resolutely, "I’ve thought it through! I have to divorce her!"
From every perspective, he could no longer live with Zeng Qiuping.
Especially this time—not only had she disgraced him, making him unable to lift his head in front of Mochen and the younger generation, but even worse, she nearly angered Mr. Leng Sr. to a life-threatening point.
Mr. Leng Sr. was somewhat disapproving, "I suggest you reconsider. After all, at your age, going through a divorce won’t sound good to others."
"Dad, I know what you’re thinking! I’m already at this age. In a few years, I’ll step down anyway.
Wanting to take one more step forward isn’t impossible, but do you think the power struggles from all sides are still worth it for the Leng Family?
Let’s not even talk about that insubordinate son. Mochen has talent in business, but he has no interest in going into politics.
The girls, Leng Mo and Leng Ning, certainly won’t either. So even if I take another step forward, what would it actually accomplish?
Besides, I’ve grown utterly fed up with all the political schemes over the years! I also want to enjoy a peaceful and stable old age!"
Leng Qianhan looked at the old man, who, though awake, still appeared frail and spiritless, his lips pale, his face haggard.
Age was catching up with him, making him seem to have aged several more years instantly, causing a pang of pain in Leng Qianhan’s heart.
He used to be the one who caused the least worry for Mr. Leng, always considered the dependable one compared to Leng Qiankai.
Yet, as he grew older, troubles involving his son, his wife, and one thing after another ended up making Mr. Leng fret and grow haggard.
Mr. Leng let out a faint sigh, "I understand everything you said. After going through so much, all I’ve ever wanted is some peace.
But, eldest son, I can’t help but feel your decision to divorce is quite final.
Are you blaming Zeng Qiuping for everything that’s gone wrong these days because of my illness?"
As he watched Leng Qianhan’s expression grow furious at the mention of Zeng Qiuping, though his lips remained tightly shut without speaking, the old man shook his head.
"Actually, if we really talk about faults, you’re not faultless yourself," Mr. Leng continued.
Leng Qianhan quickly raised his head in defiance, "I’m at fault?"
He refused to believe he had done anything wrong!
Mr. Leng shook his head, "Your first mistake was failing to discipline Leng Mohao. After he ended up in trouble, you turned a blind eye to Zeng Qiuping’s behavior, allowing her indulgence to grow unchecked!
You think I’m old and oblivious to your little schemes, don’t you?
You’ve secretly resented me for leaving Leng Corporation entirely to Mochen, haven’t you?
You may not say it openly, but I’m sure you have some thoughts about it in your heart.
Eldest son, why do you think I said the daughters of this family would only receive shares as dowries when they marry?
First, I wanted to make sure Leng Mo would have a place to belong, so she wouldn’t live so isolated and alone. Second, I wanted to test all of your character.
And the outcome? It deeply disappointed me.
Can you honestly say you didn’t know about the child Zeng Qiuping set up with the Yin Family and how it connected to Leng Mo?
Even if you didn’t know at first, couldn’t you have stopped it once you found out?"
The old man’s eyes were filled with disappointment.
Everyone knew what kind of person Yin Xian was.
Even without considering Leng Ning’s feelings, you should have weighed the relationship Yin Xian’s ex-wife has with Mochen’s wife.
Everyone knew how much trouble this could cause, yet they recklessly went ahead with their plans regardless.
So, when Zeng Qiuping visited to discuss this, he firmly opposed it.
Were the daughters of the Leng Family really worth so little?
"Dad, I, I..." Leng Qianhan was left speechless by Mr. Leng’s pointed remarks.
He indeed had his little schemes, but he also had his reasons and considerations.
Mr. Leng waved his hand, "There’s no need to explain. Explanations are just excuses; it’s unnecessary.
I underestimated human nature and intentions. Perhaps I’ve also made my own mistakes.
There’s something only Mochen and I know.
Although I handed Leng Corporation to him on the surface, I also had him sign some documents. I was originally planning to have the lawyer reveal everything after my death.
But looking at things now, it’s probably better to reveal them sooner.
Maybe revealing them early might prevent so many issues later..."
Leng Qianhan never expected the old man to have this kind of ace up his sleeve all along.
He felt both touched and deeply ashamed.
"Dad! Are you going to..."
He suspected the old man was about to completely cut off his branch of the family from any inheritance.
Who doesn’t have a bit of selfishness while alive?
It was true he held some power in his hands, but to leave the entire vast Leng Corporation to Leng Mochen made him feel dissatisfied. Why did everything ultimately belong to his younger brother’s branch?
Even if Leng Mohao was incompetent, he, as the eldest son, was still here.
As the eldest in the Leng Family, how could he end up with no share at all?
So, when Zeng Qiuping created trouble, he had refrained from intervening too much, partly to annoy the others.
He also had complicated feelings about his daughter Leng Mo.
Others might not know, but he was well aware of why his daughter had been so distant and cold all these years.
When he learned that Leng Mo had met Yin Xian through a setup, he didn’t strongly oppose it.
Because, for the first time, he saw some vitality in her.
"As parents, no matter how ruthless, we always leave something for you, don’t we? Eldest, even if I gave Leng Corporation to you all, don’t you think it’d go bankrupt in under a year?"
Leng Qianhan nodded—he truly wasn’t suited for business.
"Alright then! Since you’ve made up your mind, I won’t try to dissuade you. The path you walk is of your own making.
I sent everyone else away today to speak with you alone, just so you’d have things clear in your mind. Don’t become like Zeng Qiuping and end up hurting your own family. As long as you understand that, then leave this to yourself. Don’t mention it to anyone."
"I understand! Dad, I was wrong before! From now on, I..." 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂
Mr. Leng waved his hand, "Don’t say things that are meaningless. First, deal with the issues involving Leng Mo and Zeng Qiuping. Eldest, a united family brings prosperity! You must remember that you are part of the Leng Family! I’m tired now, you may go."
With that, he shut his eyes. Speaking so much had exhausted his spirits and body.
Inwardly, the old man sighed deeply. All this trouble, and it was all about money!
"Dad, you take care and rest well!"
Leng Qianhan adjusted the blanket for the old man, stood there staring at his aged face for a long while, and finally turned to leave.
Soon after his departure, Leng Mochen arrived at the hospital with his family of three. As they got out of the car, Li Si took Buding from Leng Mochen’s arms.
Leng Mochen tried to take him back, but Li Si gave him a look, "Let me hold him. If someone sees, it might tarnish the mighty image of you as President Leng!"
Leng Mochen grinned and winked, "Alright, you’re right!"
At the first-floor elevator, Jin Jiachao and Jin Yichen, carrying gift boxes and a fruit basket, happened to run into them.
