The old lady’s expression instantly dimmed.
“Di Jue Group is the lifelong effort of you and Father. As a son, I have been evading responsibility. It is only in my old age that I understand what bearing responsibility means. Rest assured, I will lead these younger generations to steer Di Jue Group in a better direction.” Di Jiancheng spoke fine words.
But the old lady coolly poured a basin of cold water on him, “So many years have passed, and you still haven’t figured it out?”
Back then, the old lady did not not choose him, but he was not suitable to be a leader. He lacked ability and could not even lead at a basic level, let alone move towards better development.
“Figure out what?” Di Jiancheng asked.
“Forget it, let’s not talk about this.” Seeing his earnestness, the old lady quickly changed the subject, “Since you’re back, spend more time with me. Have Yutong come back in a while, we haven’t had a good family gathering in a long time.”
“Sister is still unwilling to come back?” Di Jiancheng asked.
Di Yutong was the old lady’s only daughter and a rare girl in the entire Di family. She enjoyed everyone’s affection since childhood, which had led to her spoiled and headstrong personality.
“Sigh, what kind of karma have I created? None of my children listen to me!” The old lady patted her thighs.
Her only pillar of support, her eldest son, had died in a car accident. Even her most beloved and favored grandson had suffered greatly.
Di Jiancheng moved closer to the old lady and took the initiative to say, “Mom, you still have me. Don’t worry, I won’t disappoint you.”
Glancing at him, the old lady merely sighed without saying anything.
Di Jiancheng’s intentions were too obvious. His return this time meant that the Di family would again face turmoil.
The old lady picked up her cane and walked towards the front hall.
“Dad!” Di Ruihe exclaimed in surprise.
He and Di Dongsheng had just come in from outside. Seeing Di Jiancheng before him, he thought he was mistaken for a moment.
The father and son embraced. Di Jiancheng looked at Di Dongsheng, who stood there unsurprised.
The two exchanged a glance, their hearts connecting.
The group entered the front hall. Di Jiancheng, feigning ignorance, asked Di Dongsheng, “How has the company been doing lately? Are you still able to handle it?”
“Dad, the company is no longer under my management,” Di Dongsheng sighed.
As soon as he said that, Di Jiancheng excitedly stood up from the sofa, “Ah? When did that happen! You stopped managing the company for no reason?”
As they spoke, their eyes secretly glanced at the old lady.
The old lady, under the butler’s service, was drinking her blood pressure-lowering medicine and paid no attention to their conversation.
Di Dongsheng, feeling resentful, deliberately said, “After Mingjue woke up, the company was returned to his hands.”
“Heh, he really can’t tolerate anyone replacing his position for even a moment!” Di Jiancheng suddenly blurted out his true feelings without restraint.
This statement also clearly touched upon the old lady’s displeasure.
Handing the cup to the butler, the old lady stood up from the sofa. She looked around with little interest, “You three father and son, bond with each other. I’m tired, I’ll go back to my room to rest.”
“Mom,” Di Jiancheng called out reluctantly.
The words were meant to be said to her. If she left, what would be the point of them talking?
The old lady acted as if she hadn’t heard, her footsteps never stopping. She quickly disappeared up the stairs.
The three looked at each other. Di Dongsheng, feeling suffocated, kicked the coffee table. The tabletop shook, and the cup the old lady had just used fell to the floor.
“Keep your voice down, don’t let her hear you!” Di Jiancheng looked fearfully at the second floor.
Di Dongsheng snorted, “So what if she hears? Besides pretending to be foolish, can she say anything else? I think she’s just biased and doesn’t consider us her own grandsons and son at all!”