Mollycoddle My Wife[Layho]

Chapter 10 : Plots again!

Old Madam Zhang continued talking about the betrothal gifts that she was giving, completely ignoring the jaw-dropping expressions everyone had. Even Zhang Guo and his wife sat there with their mouths agape.

Even as old Madam Zhang finished talking, the rest had not even come back to their senses.

Old Madam Zhang cleared her throat. “Ahem. If there’s any opinion or suggestion, you may share it now.”

Elder Lee , who had finally recovered from the shock, instantly felt regret filling her up – Pennywise, Pound-foolish.

If they had known that old Madam Zhang would give Suho such generous betrothal gifts, of course they would not have mentioned the matter about their own company. At the very least, they should have waited until Suhoreceived those gifts; then the Lee family would have gotten much more out of the deal, compared to the petty amount they were receiving to recover the company’s losses. Even if she didn’t know how much those small islands and mineral rights were worth, it would not be a small amount. Perhaps it couldn’t even be compared with the entire Lee family’s financial worth. Not to mention those properties and that twenty million dollar allowance that was given to Suho – those were tangible amounts! And half the profits of those hotels? Those figures were sky-high! Elder Lee felt so regretful for being impatient earlier.

Yet, her thoughts quickly turned around; Suho ’s betrothal gifts were also meant for the Lee family. It was illogical that suho could monopolize all those benefits. No matter what, the Lee family must get a share out of it. But old Madam Zhang’s words made her worry, what could she do? They must think of a way to get something out of it.

The shrewd old lady pondered, deep in thought. Then, moments later, a bright glint appeared in her eyes – she just had to make those properties under Suho ’s name be handled by her grandchildren and that was it. Until then, they could scrape whatever amount of profits as they like. The thought of it made Elder Lee ’s chubby face brighten up like a full-bloom flower. “Madam zhang, we’re really thankful that you’d value Junmyeon ; it’s his blessing to be so valued by you. However, he is still too young; there are many things he wouldn’t have any idea on how to handle. The betrothal gifts you’re giving are too much, handling it alone would be too much for him. Those islands and mines, how would he know how to go about handling them? Why don’t we do it this way: Suho ’s father has been in the industry for many years, he’s an experienced person. Plus, the two children we have at home have been following alongside their father for a long period of time, hence they know quite a bit about managing businesses. Why not let suho ’s properties be managed by his father and brothers? Firstly, Young Master zhang must already be busy with the whole of zhang Establishment Group and Suho won’t know all these business dealings. It’s only right for his father and brothers to share his burdens with him; that’ll also make things easier for our young master. Secondly, they’ll feel at ease to leave this sort of matter to their own family members. Family won’t put each other at a disadvantage; we’ll be sure to manage things well for him, what do you say?”

With Elder Lee ’s words, Congmin immediately caught on and interrupted, “That’s right, old Madam zhang, Suho has been living with us since he was young, there’s no doubt about his father’s love for him. His brothers get along well with suho too; it’s only right to share his burdens with him, don’t you think so too, dear?” The feet beneath the table stomped hard on Lee yang , along with her eyes hinting at him ‘Say something, go along with mum’s decision and take away those managing rights from suho.’

Mr Lee knew from the bottom of his heart what his mother and wife had in mind. But, how could the Zhang family believe that? Yet, his mother’s piercing gaze and his throbbing feet below the table had reminded him that if he did not say anything there would not be peace when they got home. So, he smiled forcibly. “It’s true that Suho doesn’t know anything about managing businesses. Why not…” he could not bear to continue to embarrassing words. He had already sold off his son, and to be eyeing his son’s betrothal gifts, he really could not bring himself to be that shameless.