C197 My Temper
C197 My Temper
After the meal, the banquet of Tao Family had not ended. The good show had just begun.
Dozens of servants tidied up the original dining table and changed into melon seeds and fruits. Then, they made a pot of good tea for entertainment.
The current Family Master of Tao Family, Tao Yuan, was sitting in a wheelchair because his legs were not good. Under the guidance of the butler, he walked to the podium.
Although old man's legs were not good, when he introduced the family's development history and future plans, he was passionate and resolute.
Among them, he praised Tao Jing, Tao Hong, and a few other outstanding juniors who had made great contributions to the family. He did not hesitate to praise Tao Jing and told her about her performance during this period of time.
But at this moment, Tao Hong stood up and shouted. "Grandfather, I don't accept it!"
Then, countless young people stood up and expressed the same opinion as Tao Hong. It was as if everything had been arranged in advance.
"Hmm?"
Tao Yuan looked at his grandchildren with some confusion. His eyes sparkled as if he was thinking about something.
After a while, he looked away and said with a smile, "Hong'er, why don't you accept it?"
"Grandfather, whether it is in terms of management of the company's accounts or development prospects, I am more outstanding than Tao Jing. Moreover, recently that Sister Jing seems to have not put her focus on work at all. Instead, she is dedicated to the development of Antique World. This is completely not doing proper work!"
Tao Hong said calmly. During this period of time, he had sent people to pay attention to Tao Jing's movements. He wanted to tell old man about her shortcomings in front of old man today.
When Tao Yuan heard this, his eyes passed the crowd and looked directly at Tao Jing. He asked without batting an eyelid, "Jing, is what your cousin said true?"
Tao Jing saw this and immediately stood up and said with her head held high and chest out, "This is true!"
Following her reply, the place immediately became lively.
One by one, the Tao family members pointed at Tao Jing and whispered to each other.
Tao Hong saw that his goal had been achieved, so he once again fanned the flames.
"Grandfather, you heard it too! She is just a person who does not do proper work. She cannot be praised like you!"
Tao Yuan ignored Tao Hong and continued, "Jing, although grandfather doesn't have any prejudice against Antique World, you have to know that Tao Family is a merchant family. Antiques are not our main business."
Tao Jing's expression didn't change. "Grandfather, I admit that my recent focus is on the Antique World, but I don't think there is anything wrong with it!"
As soon as she finished speaking, the entire hall was in an uproar.
Tao Yuan's status in the Tao Family was absolutely extraordinary. No one had ever dared to contradict him face to face, but Tao Jing's actions just now was undoubtedly challenging old man's authority.
This was something that Tao Hong had never expected. Initially, he thought that Tao Jing would have to put in some effort to defend herself after her involvement, but he didn't expect her to admit it so openly. To him, this was definitely a good opportunity!
With this thought in mind, Tao Hong increased the strength of his attack on Tao Jing and said,
"Grandpa, you heard it too. This person has gone mad. And don't forget about our treasure being stolen back then. "
Before he could finish his words, he was scolded by Tao Yuan loudly. "Shut up!"
What happened that year was something old man did not want to recall.
Tao Jing's father, Tao Wenqing. He was the absolute candidate for the next Family Master. However, old man had never thought that his son would secretly sponsor his old rival behind his back. This had truly disappointed him.
In the beginning, he strongly disagreed with this marriage. However, he couldn't resist the persistence of his beloved son. In the end, he could only reluctantly agree.
However, what happened after that really caught him off guard.
Tao Hong's expression was extremely ugly when he was reprimanded by his grandfather in front of so many people. But even so, he could only swallow his anger and accept it.
Tao Yuan did not care about how Tao Hong felt. He nodded at Tao Jing and said, "Jing, tell grandfather what you think!"
"Grandpa, in my opinion, the Antique World will definitely develop well in the future, and this will be a disguised investment.
" Now that the world is peaceful and prosperous, the price of the antiques will surely rise again and again. If we join them in advance, the return rate will be very high. I have also done some research on the market.
If I use the funds in my hands to invest, then the returns will be at least twice as high as when I set up the company! "
Tao Jing said it with a loud and clear voice. When her relatives heard it, they all gasped.
Tao Yuan did not have any superfluous expression on his face at this moment. He was analyzing the difficulties within.
"I also know about the return rate of Antique World, but the market has already solidified today. If we rashly step in like this, it will inevitably cause others to criticize us. Furthermore, Tao Family is not in this industry. If it is developed, the road will most likely be rugged!"
With the capital of the Tao Family, there was absolutely no problem for them to enter the Antique World. However, the key was that if the Tao Family wanted to do an antique business... It was definitely not for the purpose of playing with tickets. It was for the purpose of doing something big.
However, the Antique World had been developing for many years. How could the Tao Family, who came out halfway, use their advantages to compete with those big collectors and antique agencies?
"Grandpa, you know how I do things. All capitalists seek profits. If I don't have absolute confidence, I won't tell you what I think today!"
Tao Jing paused for a moment and then looked up at Sui Guan. She introduced him, "This is my future partner. Mr. Sui, if I can work with him, then I don't have to worry about competition at all!"
Sui Guan stood up with a smile and nodded at Tao Yuan.
He had been flattered by Tao Jing just now, and now he felt like he was floating.
At this moment, Tao Hong, who had not had an illustration for a long time, said mockingly with a face full of ridicule.
"What a joke. Do you think the whole family will believe you just because you invited someone to brag? I have attended many antiques auctions, big and small, and I have a certain understanding of the people of Antique World. But... I have never seen the person beside you in the Antique World! "
Aiyo, I finally managed to make a name for myself, but you dare to ruin my reputation?
Sui Guan was a little unhappy at this moment. He was now a little famous in Antique World. During the auction in Songjiang City, he had taken all the limelight and suppressed all those big shots!
But now?
This kid called Tao Hong actually dared to look down on him?
With this thought in mind, Sui Guan slammed a flawless white jade porcelain bottle onto the table beside him.
Tao Jing was shocked by Sui Guan's action, but when she saw what Sui Guan took out, her face was full of shock, and she didn't say anything for a long time.
Sui Guan did not pay attention to Tao Jing. Instead, he casually said to Tao Hong, who was mocking her just now, "Tao Hong, right? Do you recognize this thing?"
"Tsk, isn't this just a broken bottle? What's so strange about it?" Tao Hong said with an indifferent expression.
He was a layman who did not know what was good for him. Naturally, he did not know that the item Sui Guan took out was the White Jade Glass Bottle that had made a name for itself during the auction in Songjiang City.
When he saw that Tao Hong actually did not know what was good for him, Sui Guan was so angry that he laughed instead. "Aiyo, today I have finally seen what it means to be fearless if you don't know!"
Tao Hong's violent temper also followed after Sui Guan's words. Immediately, he took out the Gilded Falang bottle that he had prepared to give to old man from his side and spoke in an incomparably domineering manner. "Compete in porcelain bottles. Then, why don't you take a look at what I have here?"