Chapter 254 Plans Unfurling (1/2)

Puay Kiow was emotional as Xing Han was leaving. He had been away from home for a year, and was only home for a week. Though she knew he was going to better himself and learn from Kyle, it didn't make the separation any easier.

Xing Han was her pride and joy. The one that soothed her and she hoped that he would be able to find that special someone to fill his heart.

A marriage, no matter how amicable it is, is lonely when you have no deep love for your spouse. He was nice and kind, but his heart was basically with his two mistresses.

So she spent her energy on her children.

Xing Han had always been the one that just knew how to shower her with the affection she craved. Her eldest was too much like her father. Distant. Her other two girls were not as distant but they weren't exactly close to her either.

She gave Xing Han a long hug, squeezing him tight.

”I will be fine, Mother,” Xing Han said soothingly at her.

”I know,” she answered with a smile, ”Kyle is a good friend.”

Rose and Jessica nearly choked at that statement but still managed to keep a straight face.

Kyle smiled a bit at that.

He was a bit envious to see the close bond between Xing Han and his mother. Kyle never had that. Be it as Kylie, or as Kyle.

He did have the bond with his own kids, but that is gone forever now. The usual pain that came whenever he thought of them was pushed down.

This was neither the time nor place for him to be weak or show any sadness.

So he turned his attention towards the Tan sisters to keep his mind occupied.

Each was unique with their own diverse personality, which Kyle felt Xing Han embodied.

Karen, at 19, was the serious, stoic one. Expected, since she was already an adult, in college and working anonymously as a part-time intern at the company.

Despite the fact that the Tan Clan favoured boys over girls, they didn't bar the girls from working at the Company. In fact, they were encouraged to do so for it was felt to be better that they did. It would allow them to be the support for Xing Han.

Kyle felt this was completely different from the Smiths, ironically enough. Kay wasn't encouraged to be involved in the Smith Industries, as she would be someone else's wife.

It was as if the Tan's progressed while the Smith's regressed about this. Pushing aside the strange Tan Family tradition regarding marriage, the way they treated the females in the Clan was admirable. Kyle shrugged. Once he took over the Smith Industries, he'd definitely change that part.

He looked at the other two girls.

Jessica. 17 years old. The rational one but does have her 'giddy' moments - she had screamed like a fangirl when she saw him, but was rational enough not to stalk him or something.

She was 'in-between', so to speak. Kind of reminded Kyle of Brittney Spears song, ”I'm not a girl, not yet a woman”. That line fit Jessica perfectly.

Now, Rose. 12 years old.

Obviously in the 'highly excitable' category. The one that had absolutely no intention or desire to reel in her more enthusiastic exploration of whatever. At the moment, the focus of her 'research' was Kyle - or more specifically, him with Xing Han.

While Kyle was busy studying the girls, Zhènlín was busy studying Kyle.

During the entire time he was here, Zhènlín noted how serious and respectful Kyle had been. He had the demeanor and aura befitting the CEO Heir. It wasn't just his appearance. His knowledge and skills were also impressive.

When Zhènlín had given some tough questions on the market or business dealings, Kyle could answer them smoothly and to his satisfaction.

Zhènlín also found, to his surprise (and pride), that his own son could also give very good insights. When the two started arguing or discussing things, their views of the business world was truly inspiring.

It was a new Era.

Zhènlín felt that a collaboration between the Tans and the Smiths may be something that would be highly beneficial to both.

Little did Zhènlín know, this was exactly what Kye wanted. He had already planted the seed within Xing Han, and he needed to do the same for Zhènlín. This was the true purpose of the visit. The plans Kyle was making towards that future collaboration, was slowly unfurling.

Zhènlín was very impressed and extremely content that Xing Han would be following Kyle around at this time. When he had first gotten Xing Han's 'report' on why he wanted to do this, Zhènlín had still been a bit apprehensive.

He was glad that he decided to trust Xing Han's analysis and arguments, for this Kyle certainly had a lot that he could guide Xing Han on.

While Zhènlín was busy analysing Kyle, Puay Kiow simply used her judgment and eyes for that.

She could see how close the two were, and it warmed her heart. Kyle had been the first friend that Xing Han had latched onto, who didn't appear to mind his 'bullet-train' aspect.

Initially, when Xing Han had come home from his first day at Retsu Primary School and started talking about Kyle, Puay Kiow had been worried. She was worried that Xing Han was setting himself up for a huge fall. She had never seen him attach himself to anyone so strongly before. She feared that one day if Kyle was to leave, how would Xing Han take it?