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Qiao Changdong came back to China this time with the determination to "success". He never forgot the humiliation of the past, like a sharp blade hanging under his waist, reminding himself at all times that he must not fade away while fighting hard. Hate in my heart.Some people say that it takes a lot of courage to hate someone, but Qiao Changdong is willing to spend his whole life for this hatred.He has entered the middle age from the young age, and after more than 20 years, he has finally achieved what he is today.He returned to China with this achievement and glory, hoping to find a stronger partner to strengthen his fortress. One day, he will make Qiao Zhang regret his original decision, and let him see with his own eyes the hard work of his whole life. Career ruined.

The first thing Qiao Changdong did after returning to China was to inquire about Qiao Shanhua's news. When he got Qiao Shanhua's photo and recent news from a reliable person, Qiao Changdong couldn't help feeling a little bit embarrassed.Twenty years after leaving, she is still so beautiful, but she is a little fat and out of shape. The "young talent" back then no longer exists, and she looks like an old man.

How can there be a depression without a high mountain? Qiao Changdong is just using the past years as a comparison.The past no longer exists, and after going through vicissitudes, Qiao Changdong has undergone a qualitative change.During the time after Qiao Changdong left Qiao Shanhua, he suffered countless hardships, and what lingered in his mind was undoubtedly how to strive for progress. Perhaps it was because of his eagerness for success, which made him take many detours. Fortunately, Qiao Changdong failed repeatedly. In the end, he was appreciated by one person, and since then he has been on a steady rise, and his career has been smooth sailing.

Qiao Changdong chose to return to China this year, no doubt the time was ripe, and it was time for him to turn around and make Qiao Zhang look good.It is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge for ten years, even if Qiao Zhang may become his future "father-in-law".Qiao Changdong was still alone all these years, and while he was busy developing his career, he never forgot the love of his life.Qiao Changdong firmly believed that Qiao Shanhua would not form a new love. From the moment they decided to be together, they were destined to be inseparable in this life. Even if they were separated by thousands of miles, they would still miss each other in their hearts.Furthermore, if Qiao Shanhua really forgot about him, Qiao Changdong would not hold any grudges, because he was the one who chose to leave back then.Because of this, Qiao Changdong still feels very guilty towards Qiao Shanhua. Back then, he had to choose to leave for the sake of man's dignity because of his impulsiveness. He swore that he would come back one day.

Twenty years later, Qiao Changdong came back with his determination, ambition and hatred.After returning to China, Qiao Changdong approached the Bai family through the introduction of his seniors. He was confident enough to let the Bai family cooperate with him. After returning from the Bai family's old house that night, he patiently waited for the news.But the result was beyond his expectation, half a month passed, and there was no movement from Bai's side.Qiao Changdong couldn't help but wonder, could it be that the Bai family has no expectation of cooperation?

Even though Qiao Changdong had doubts, he still waited patiently, and finally got a call from Mrs. Bai.But what Qiao Changdong didn't expect was that Bai Ruiyang actually asked him to fly to the northeast to attend the opening ceremony of some small shop.On the one hand, Qiao Changdong guessed what Bai Ruiyang's plan was, and on the other hand, he asked his secretary to book a plane ticket, and he arrived in the Northeast the next afternoon.Now everything is clear, Bai Ruiyang really had a purpose in letting him come to the Northeast to attend the opening ceremony of an unknown store.

When Qiao Changdong and Dong Yu met, apart from their similar looks, there was an unexplainable feeling. Prompted by this feeling, Qiao Changdong's blood began to boil, and he couldn't help having fantasies. If he and Shanhua hadn't Separated, should his son be this old?

Bai Ruiyang glanced at the change of Qiao Changdong's expression from the corner of his eyes, then raised the corner of his mouth, waved at Dong Yu and said, "Dong Yu, let me introduce you, this is Mr. Qiao Chang Dongqiao. In a short while, he will be my business partner." Partner." Bai Ruiyang's words seemed to be an understatement, but he directly announced his thoughts to the public, and many people heard this sentence, including Qiao Changdong.

Qiao Changdong's hanging heart dropped half, and the remaining half was for the young man in front of him.

"You...okay." Dong Yu was the first to recover from the shock, and smiled politely. Just when he was about to reach out to shake hands with Qiao Changdong, Zhou Shuying and Qiao Shanhua, who had visited the shop earlier, came out.Qiao Shanhua's eyes were sharp, and she recognized the figure who had disappeared for many years in the crowd at a glance.

Qiao Shanhua saw Qiao Changdong, she didn't dare to go forward for a while, but calmed down on the spot.She didn't want to make a fuss in front of everyone, and despite her nose and jealousy, she finally held back.Qiao Shanhua didn't hate Qiao Changdong for leaving without saying a word, because he knew that in this parting, his father played the role of "executioner". See.Qiao Shanhua has held back her silence for so many years, in order to wait until her wings are full and she has completely taken over the power of the family, and then slowly look for Qiao Changdong's whereabouts... But what happened later caught him off guard. No more, she has no other skills, so she can only rely on a woman's instinct to find her son first.In addition, Qiao Shanhua firmly believed that Qiao Changdong would definitely come back.

The two who were supposed to be husband and wife were beaten up and separated, and when they meet again, they don't know what identity to use to face each other.Is it a couple?spouse?Or... lover?Qiao Shanhua stood still until Qiao Chang looked this way, and then his pupils dilated unconsciously, trembling slightly with excitement. If there were not too many people present, he would definitely rush up and hug Qiao Shanhua in his arms .

Everyone didn't see anything wrong, and no one set their eyes on Qiao Changdong and Qiao Shanhua. Only Bai Ruiyang looked back and forth, and the desired effect had been achieved, and it was time to put the flag to rest for the time being.

"Dong Yu..." Qiao Shanhua didn't want anyone to see anything, so she called Dong Yu.

Dong Yu turned her back to Qiao Shanhua, and when she heard the call, she turned her head and responded, "Aunt Shanhua, why did you come out?"

Zhou Shuying saw a little bit of clues. After Qiao Shanhua noticed the man who looked similar to Dong Yu, her aura was different.Zhou Shuying didn't want to inquire about the old sister's *, if she didn't take the initiative to talk to her, then this feeling would be an illusion.

"Your aunt Shanhua said that she didn't give you the gift money when she saw that you were busy just now. If you are not busy at the moment, you should take it quickly." Zhou Shuying joked: "Your aunt Shanhua is very generous. If I had known, I would have Compare with her." Zhou Shuying's words implied another layer of meaning, the difference between Qiao Shanhua and Dong Yu was too obvious.

Dong Yu didn't want to walk away. He tilted his head and smiled with Qiao Changdong before walking towards Qiao Shanhua, "Auntie, you are too polite. I am very happy that you can come."

Qiao Shanhua smiled and said: "Don't listen to your aunt Zhou's nonsense, I don't give much, so hurry up and accept it."

When Qiao Shanhua handed the cash gift and red envelope to Dong Yu, Qiao Changdong had already walked towards him, approached Fang and said, "Long time no see." With turbulent excitement.

Qiao Shanhua's situation was no better than his, but she still restrained the urge to act like a scourge in her heart, she smiled and said, "Long time no see."

Dong Yu took the gift money, looked around and did not speak.At the same time, someone behind him said something, "Hey, do you think Dong Yu is the son of that Mr. Qiao? This looks too similar, I don't believe it."

After the words fell, someone echoed: "I think so too. By the way, what is the background of this Mr. Qiao? I think Mr. Bai is very polite to him."

"You're so lonely and ignorant. I heard that this Mr. Qiao started his business overseas, and he just came back to seek development not long ago, and Mr. Bai also said just now that he will cooperate with Mr. Bai in the future."

"Have you started overseas? Hey... I heard that the Qiao family also started overseas before? Could he be the son of the Qiao family?"

"Hey, this Joe is not like that, it's different."

Everyone chattered non-stop, thinking that under the cover of the sound of salutes, they could talk about others without anyone noticing, but it was impossible to imagine that these words had been heard clearly by the parties.Of course, these are just those who like to talk about others on the surface, like those who have status, naturally they will not make loud noises to attract people's ears.

Pan Leqiao stood beside Han Ningjun and Han Zhewen, and whispered to them: "Dong Yu has something to do with that Joe? I really don't see any connection except that he looks like me. Could it be that Dong Yu is still a If you want to support yourself without relying on the shadow of your ancestors?" Pan Leqiao finished expressing her opinions endlessly, then raised her head and glanced at Han Zhewen, "Why do I feel that there is something between Qiao Shanhua and Qiao Shanhua?"

"Which one?" Han Zhewen was aroused by Pan Leqiao's words, and asked curiously, "Yes..." Han Zhewen mouthed two words, "lover".

Pan Leqiao nodded and shook her head again, "I'm not sure, but I just feel a little different."

"What's different?" Han Ningjun turned sideways and asked in a low voice.

Pan Leqiao thought about it: "As a woman, Qiao Shanhua might like someone with the surname Qiao."

Han Ningjun and Han Zhewen glanced at each other and laughed one after another.They believed in Pan Leqiao's feeling. If Pan Leqiao's feeling was right, then there would be more scenes to watch later.

Dong Yu couldn't help being a little embarrassed in the discussion, but besides that, he was uncontrollably excited. His heart was beating violently in his chest, as if it would burst out in the next second.Dong Yu secretly looked at Qiao Changdong. Between his eyebrows and facial features, he could definitely find similarities with himself. He is not the biological son of the Dong family, so... could the man in front of him really be his? Biological father?

Qiao Shanhua couldn't stand anymore, she raised her eyes and looked around, then smiled at Dong Yu and said, "It's open today, and you still have guests to greet, so hurry up and get busy." Qiao Shanhua just wanted to drive Dong Yu away , the helpless tone was a bit anxious, as if lacking a little courtesy.

Dong Yu realized it, so he didn't mind smiling and said, "Auntie, then I'll go over and do my work first, and I'll come back later."

As soon as Dong Yu left, Zhou Shuying also took the opportunity to leave to find Bai Ruiyang, because there were still many acquaintances there who needed to socialize.All the familiar people left, Qiao Shanhua secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and she said, "Let's find a place to chat."

"it is good."

Qiao Changdong followed Qiao Shanhua's footsteps and left the door of the small shop. The two of them walked along the whole street for less than 10 minutes, and found a coffee shop at the corner of the street. Know what to say.

Qiao Changdong and the waiter ordered two cups of coffee, and after the waiter left, he asked with a smile, "It's been so many years, haven't you changed your taste?"

Qiao Shanhua shook her head with a smile, "I can't change it, I'm used to it."

Qiao Changdong sighed, "I have to say sorry to you, leaving back then..."

"I know, it's my dad..."

Qiao Changdong smiled knowingly, "You are still so smart, and you are more attractive than before, are you still single now?" Qiao Changdong had inquired about Qiao Shanhua's information a long time ago, and now he asked, but it was on purpose, he wanted to hear it himself To Qiao Shanhua said.

Qiao Shanhua still smiled and said, "I don't believe you didn't inquire about me when you returned home."

Qiao Changdong smiled, "I have never been afraid of anyone in my life, you are the only one who can always guess what I do and what I am thinking." Qiao Changdong took the initiative and a gentleman to add a little milk to the coffee for Qiao Shanhua And Granose, and then said: "I know that I may be a little hasty when I say this, but I am such an impatient character, and I will never change it in my life."

Qiao Shanhua clenched the cup tightly to relieve the excitement in her heart, and asked in a flat tone: "What do you want to say?"

"I know you don't hate me, but I can't be confident, I want to say..." Qiao Changdong looked up at her, eyes still full of admiration, and said, "If you don't dislike, or don't mind , I think we can reconnect the fate that was broken before."

Qiao Shanhua took a heavy breath, and then said with a smile: "You really have a big face, you are no different from before, you are so sure that you don't hate you? ok... even if I don't hate you, do you really think we can still Can we continue?"

Qiao Changdong smiled and said: "I'm single, you are single, isn't it for today?" Qiao Changdong leaned back in the chair, raised his head and said, "I left in a fit of anger, even though I couldn't bear your father's humiliation and provocation. , but I still left with a man's self-esteem, I know how much my departure has hurt you, I just said that, it was just a gamble, a bet that you haven't forgotten me. "

"That's a good point, but you made a mistake." Qiao Shanhua said with a look of reminiscence: "I never hated you, even if you didn't leave at that time, maybe I would persuade you to leave later, my dad that People are unscrupulous, for the sake of the Qiao family, he can do any vicious thing." Qiao Shanhua sighed, "I believe, few children would say that about their father, when I have to say that , because I hate him, not only because he demolished you and me, but more..." Qiao Shanhua's nose was sour, and the fragility hidden under her high profile instantly emerged, and she cried in front of Qiao Changdong. It was the first time in many years that she cried.In the past, she was strong, gritting her teeth and moving forward, but when she faced Qiao Changdong, the tenderness and fragility sealed in her bones finally broke out unrestrainedly. Qiao Changdong was the harbor she wanted to stay in all her life, where it was gentle, It is a sacred place where she can confide her pain, and it is also a sacred place where she can feel happy.

Qiao Changdong was caught off guard by Qiao Shanhua crying so much, and quickly handed over a tissue, "Why are you crying so well?"

"Let me cry. I haven't cried for a long time." Qiao Shanhua lowered her head and let the tears fall on the table. See the bitterness she hides in her heart.

Qiao Changdong stopped talking, he just stretched, like when he first met Qiao Shanhua, he stroked her head lightly, "Touch it, and all the troubles will be gone."

Beautiful memories flashed before her eyes, Qiao Shanhua slowly raised her head, and smiled with tears all over her face, "Chang Dong, we have a child, a boy, but I failed to protect him and lost him."

Qiao Changdong was so shocked that he got goosebumps all over his body. He stared at Qiao Shanhua with wide eyes and said, "What did you say? We have a son? Really? But why did we lose it..." Qiao Changdong seemed to understand, and the conversation turned vicious "Did your dad do it?"

Qiao Shanhua nodded, and then told Qiao Changdong about the child's disappearance.

"How could he do this?" Qiao Changdong no longer needs the restraint of a gentleman and politeness. Quality is just an adjective for him now. He was trembling with anger, stood up and punched the table, "He looks down on me I can do it, why make things difficult for our children, don't forget, that is also his grandson."

Qiao Shanhua did not try to persuade Qiao Changdong to get angry, but said flatly: "Sit down first, I will ask you something."

Qiao Changdong let out a long breath, and sat down heavily on the chair.

"You are coming back this time to declare war on my father, right?"

"Yes, I swore that I would come back and declare war on him one day."

Qiao Shanhua nodded, "I understand you, but...the Qiao family is under my control now, you will know."

"I know." Qiao Changdong learned about the current situation of Qiao's family from the information he inquired about.

"Well, if that's the case, do you still want to declare war?"

"Yes, because it is the Qiao family that I want to destroy, not you." Qiao Changdong didn't hesitate at all.

Qiao Shanhua nodded vigorously, "Fortunately you said yes, otherwise I would think you are not a man." Qiao Shanhua smiled helplessly and said: "I supported the Qiao family just to find our children, because I am strong enough Only then can I let my father's mouth be opened, but... I have to make one point, you can't move the current Qiao family, because I want to leave everything I have to this child. In addition, you must also give everything to him he."

Qiao Changdong is of course willing to give everything he has worked so hard to give to his child, but the question is where is the child.Qiao Changdong opened his mouth, and suddenly swallowed back the questioning words. He looked at Qiao Shanhua, and seeing that she was full of ambition, he said, "Do you doubt that the young man just now is our child?"

Qiao Shanhua smiled and said, "Otherwise? How many chances do you think there are in this world that two people who are not related by blood will grow so similar?"