Chapter 112 - Lu Yin Zes night (II) (1/2)
The Tang family was one of the legendary families in China. If there was a tiger Xiong, a Lion Lu and Wolf Guan, there is also a tigress Tang.
These four families are legendaries for some reason.
They were all long deep-rooted in the business industry for more than a century. It's unimaginable how much money they had.
However, unlike the three families that grow in the business industry, the Tang family originated from a Martial Arts Organization or the so-called Jianghu*.
(A/n: *- community for the martial artist in ancient times)
In the old times, the Tang family was known for their martial arts and manpower that every official wanted to be friendly with them. They have many connections. May it be political, industrial, or economical. People look for their protection.
At the end of 1800, the Tang family acc.u.mulated so much money that they put it to business to grow. They used their connections, and like a cheetah, their business prospers so fast and smooth. No enemy came to look for them. Since the Tang family composed of martial arts experts.
Since the family originated from martial arts, they required their descendants to study the manual.
They prosper for so long and dominated the country.
However, the heavens became fair.
In 1900, men descendants become rare from the Tang family. Like the Tang family was being cursed, generations after generations the Tang women gave birth only to women. There's no male descendant.
This was a huge matter to the Tang family. Men could only inherit the empire, men could only study the manual.
Because of this, the Tang family that single-handedly dominated the east side of the world declined.
Until the two generations above the current mistress, Tang realized that even they are women they need to uphold their surname, Tang.
Since they still have power, money, and authority. The women in the Tang family only accept a man to marry in the family. They study and teach their daughters the manual even it was difficult for women. They learned and teach them the business despite the discrimination in society. Luckily, they still held power in the industry.
Until the Tang family stands equal to the three families. Now, this empire that was run by women was not any less than the three empires.
The Tang empire was revered, especially when it has so much long and admirable history.
Lu Yin Ze was led to the elevator. He hadn't met anyone aside from his friends.
This would be the first guest that he would greet.
A ting sounded and the elevator opened.
An old woman with her back straight wearing a white qipao was revealed. She looked only in the fifties when in fact her age was in the seventies. She was healthy and dignified.
”Tang Ying. You haven't aged since the last time I saw you.” Old Lu greeted them with a laugh.
”Hmph. That's what you always say every time we meet. Even in praises, you're so stingy.” Old Mistress Tang said with her eyebrow raised. Then she looked at Lu Yin Ze. She was stunned a bit and went nearer to him.
Lu Yin Ze composed himself and bowed.
”How's your flight, madam?”
However, a gasped answers him. Lu Yin Ze could not help but lookup. Then a pair of strong hands cupped his face.
”Old Lu, you're grandson really looks a boy version of Priscilla! I thought he looked like Sasha at first. But the more I looked, the more I can see Precilia on him.” Mistress Tang said unbelieving while she examined Lu Yin Ze's face left and right. Lu Yin Ze felt like crying. The grip of the old lady was too strong!
”Hey! Stop it! You're molesting my grandson!” Old Lu used his walking stick to block Mistress Tang's hands from touching Lu Yin Ze more.
Mistress Tang let go of him and harrumph to Old Lu.
”Now I know, why you favored your second grandson too much. Are you being unfair to your first grandson?”
”La. ” A beautiful girl beside Mistress Tang stopped her from saying more. The girl's teen's eyes communicate to her grandma to stopped talking and pointed it simply to Old Lu and his grandson.
Old Lu was silent. He wanted to retort that he doesn't have a first grandson since he followed and chose his father instead of him. But Old Lu can't say that in front of Lu Yin Ze. He knew that Lu Yin Ze was so sensitive when it came to his brother and father. He doesn't want to ruin his birthday.
Mistress Tang was sensitive to this kind of thing as well. Especially they both came from big and wealthy families. They are bound to have inner struggles and problems inside their family.
To ease the atmosphere, Mistress Tang laughed.
”Looked at me. I'm getting older. Meet my sensible and granddaughter, Tang Xinyang. ”