Chapter 57 New Year's Eve (4)
After a passionate speech, thunderous applause rang out in the lobby.
Shangguan Zhengde nodded with satisfaction and finally turned his attention to Shangguan Nan, who was away from the world. "Our company can achieve great achievements today, which is inseparable from the acting president - Shangguan Nan. I believe everyone understands in their hearts that if it were not for him, Haina Group would not have been today, and everyone would not have lived such a rich life. His talents are obvious to everyone. Now I would like to ask Shangguan Nan to tell you a few words for applause!"
After the words fell, warm applause rang out at a time, but how many people could really applaud? There are many people who covet the position of Shangguan Nan, and there are many people who hate him to die early. Every Shangguan family hopes to become the helmsman of Haina Group. Especially now, the next president of Haina Group has not been confirmed in the end, and Shangguan Nan is just an acting president, so everyone present has already started to move privately.
Shangguan Nan was immersed in sadness. What echoed in his mind was not the praise of Shangguan Zhengde, nor the thunderous applause, but the resolute and cruel words of Fang Zhiqi.
"Nan, grandpa is asking you to go up!" Feeling the hot gaze from everyone, Gu Panpan pushed Shangguan Nan beside him with his elbow. Seeing that his face was very bad, he asked worriedly: "Nan, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling uncomfortable?"
Shangguan Nan immediately came to his senses, "It's okay!" He looked around and saw everyone looking at him, looking at Gu Panpan with confusion.
"Grandpa asked you to go up and say a few words!" Gu Panpan said softly with his ears.
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Nan looked contemptuous and snorted coldly in his heart: Say a few words? Humph! He even threatened me in the afternoon!
Shangguan Nan raised his eyes a little, and met Shangguan Zhengde's amiable old face, and two words appeared in his heart - hypocrisy.
To be honest, Shangguan Nan is still the one who is used to being angry at him in the afternoon, so that is his normal grandfather!
"Go!" Gu Panpan urged softly again.
Looking at Shangguan Zhengde still staring at him kindly, Shangguan Nan felt not warm but sad.
From childhood to adulthood, he has never received any care from Shangguan Zhengde, let alone a smile. Even that pretended to be kind face was fortunate to be seen only in public. Even if he lives under the same roof on weekdays, Shangguan Zhengde brought him cold, cold words, cold eyes, and cold home.
Since his parents passed away, Shangguan Nan had been asking for family affection and praying for it, but it has never been realized. Later, when he grew up, he also knew that this kind of love that could not be reached by him.
Something that others can easily get, but he has never been able to get it for half his life.
This is the sorrow of being born into a wealthy family, or the sorrow of being born into the Shangguan family. What Shangguan Zhengde always likes is that he can make money for Haina and can maintain the century-old foundation of the Shangguan family.
Sometimes Shangguan Nan really wants to ask Shangguan Zhengde, in his heart, what is he? Or is a chess piece that makes money?
"Nan, what's wrong?" Gu Panpan pushed Shangguan Nan again.
"nothing!"
After suddenly awakening, Shangguan Nan stopped thinking about it. He was already living in the play and not continuing to act. How could he continue to survive in the Shangguan family where he was fighting openly and secretly?
So when people wake up, the play still has to continue. Shangguan Nan stood up suddenly and took elegant steps towards the main podium while buckled the suit one by one without any haste.
Gu Panpan disliked Shangguan Nan, who was worried, very much, and even felt even sore in her heart. In her memory, he always said the same thing, was full of energy, and was always an invincible wolf.
However, today Shangguan Nan was sad and depressed. He didn't even take a look at the dress he ordered on him.
Gu Panpan couldn't help but begin to doubt Shangguan Nan's behavior of caring about him in the afternoon.
Women are sensitive, especially when it comes to feelings and marriage, and that sense of consciousness is very strong.
Of course, she wouldn't be so stupid that she thought that it was really work that affected him. It was more like Fang Zhiqi than work. Apart from Fang Zhiqi, Gu Panpan couldn't think of a second person who could easily influence Shangguan Nan's mood.
At this time, Gu Panpan regretted his soft-heartedness yesterday. Wouldn't it be better if she was cut off directly?
Looking at the elegant back, Gu Panpan was planning some ulterior motives in his mind.
"My good grandpa, I've been waiting for you for a long time!" Shangguan Nan said meaningfully to Shangguan Zhengde in a voice that only two people could hear.
After saying that, he took the microphone from Shangguan Zhengde with a smile, and instantly changed into a familiar cold and handsome face.
"Dear elders and relatives, good evening! On the annual reunion night, I am very happy to be together with everyone. As the saying goes: There are many trees that make a forest and don't be afraid of the wind. If there are more strings, you can pick up a thousand pounds. I hope that in the days ahead, everyone can work together, help and love each other, and ensure that our Haina Group can continue to carry forward and advance to the next level in the new year! Thank you!"
As Shangguan Nan finished speaking, the grand fireworks arranged by Shangguan Zhengde "boomed" outside, and huge fireworks suddenly bloomed in the air, which immediately shone brightly on the sky. Petals fell like rain, waiting for people to make a wish. The world of jade trees and jade flowers will reappear in the sky palace garden in the night. The red fireworks spread their charming smiles, and the dark night color is reflected in the darkness; the green aperture looks back and smiles shyly, and form a smile with Huang Can's fireworks... In the world of fireworks, only surprise and the beauty in memory are left behind.
Looking at the colorful flowers outside the window, Shangguan Nan felt extremely desolate. Although everyone often said that celebrating the New Year with his family is happiness, he felt that a loving family is happy regardless of whether it is the New Year or not. However, his happiness will never last.
Compared to the Chinese New Year, Shangguan Nan hopes to be with his beloved. However, although Fang Zhiqi and Lao Qi are not accompanied by their family or have a grand banquet, they truly feel happiness and joy.
The farmhouse private restaurant is brightly lit, the door is open, and two strings of big red lanterns hanging high under the eaves and newly posted couplets add festiveness and excitement to the arrival of the New Year. The lobby is as bright as daytime, and the usual tables and chairs have been put into the warehouse, leaving only a set of tables and chairs in the main hall.
At this time, the table was filled with wine and food, of course most of them were what Fang Zhiqi liked to eat. After the last dish was served, Lao Qi said happily: "Qiqi, bring two bottles of wine, let's have a few drinks tonight!"
When the wine was brought, Fang Zhiqi poured beer for himself and Lao Qi, then picked up the wine glass, stood up, and said gratefully: "Brother, thank you for everything you have done for me! You are Fang Zhiqi's rebirth parents. If you need my help, I will be willing to go up to the mountain of swords and sea of fire! Come on, brother, I will toast you!"
This sounded like a vow. Lao Qi stood up in panic and said hurriedly: "Qiqi, don't say that. Meeting you is the lucky one. It should be the elder brother's respect for you! I'll do it first!"
After saying that, he picked up the wine glass and drank it all.
Chapter completed!