Chapter 1410
Jin Yue 11
Chapter 1410 Jin Yue 11
Cheng Sui blinked, and then heard Tan You say, word by word, "No matter how many plans we made or how many possibilities we considered, if things don't go as we expected, don't regret it or feel remorse."
"Quickly assess the current situation and make the decision that is most beneficial to us; this is what is meant by remaining calm in the face of change and adapting to circumstances."
"Feelings of regret, remorse, or even frustration are useless. All we need to do is quickly calm down, find new opportunities, and seize them firmly."
"For example, right now, he's back safely, which doesn't align with our best interests. But that's fine too, since he's back, he's become our hostage."
Tan You acted as if Cheng Qian didn't exist, explaining everything to Cheng Sui in detail.
"With him alive, it's only right that the position of heir be passed on to you. You are the eldest son, and he is still alive. Even if the elders of the Cheng family are tempted by the position of heir, they wouldn't dare to make any underhanded moves."
"Pushing him in front to shield you from the schemes of the clan and the outside world is not a bad idea. It buys you time to grow up safely."
Cheng Sui lay on Tan You's lap like a little puppy: "Mother, if only I were a few years older, you wouldn't have to worry so much, and you wouldn't have to rely on him for everything."
Tan You stroked his forehead: "What's so troublesome about this? Sui-ge'er, don't have such shameful thoughts of relying on him. He is your biological father, and he has the responsibility to raise you."
"Giving someone food and shelter is considered nurturing, but considering all aspects of your future and hiring renowned teachers for you is also nurturing. It all depends on whether he is willing to do so."
Cheng Sui sniffled, still feeling wronged: "He's not good to me and Mother. He has time to teach Lin Ge'er to read and write, and he even hires a tutor for Lin Ge'er. He never thinks of me."
Tan You chuckled and playfully pinched Cheng Sui's nose: "Whose little baby is this? Is he crying now?"
Cheng Sui clung to Tan You like a twisted rope, resolutely refusing to look up.
Tan You said in a deep voice, "Cheng Sui."
Cheng Sui looked up and said, "Mother."
This was the first time Tan You had called him by his full name, and in such a serious manner. Cheng Sui couldn't help but tense up, looking at her with a bewildered expression.
Tan You straightened him up: "Cheng Sui, everything is based on self-interest. There is always self-interest first, and then feelings."
"Everyone knows I'm not your mother, but they still listen to me. Why is that?"
Cheng Sui thought for a moment and said, "Because my mother is so capable, she gave everyone an extra monthly allowance."
"If I only increase everyone's monthly pay, they definitely won't listen obediently. But after I demonstrated my strength and intimidated them, they are now afraid of me."
“This is a swift and decisive approach, but it’s not a good thing to make others fear you all the time. Because I need manpower and people to do things for me, I need to adopt a more conciliatory approach.”
Cheng Sui, being clever, immediately understood Tan You's meaning: "So Mother increased everyone's monthly wages and helped Granny Chang and the others obtain their indentures."
Tan You praised, "You are really smart."
Cheng Sui was confused again: "But what does this have to do with him?"
The little boy won't even call Cheng Qian "Dad" anymore, which shows he really dislikes him. Tan You: "It's only natural for a child to love his father, and I think your filial piety is very precious. But you also need to understand that people can love someone and hate them as well."
“The Wei family manipulated his marriage and forced him to marry your mother. He couldn’t be harsh on Wei Ruoyu because she was his mother, and he had to be filial to her, so he had to treat Wei Ruoyu and Lin Ge’er very well.”
"He can't disobey his mother, so he can only vent his anger on your mother and you. This is cowardly behavior. On the one hand, he covets Wei Ruoyu's beauty, and on the other hand, he doesn't dare to disobey the Wei family. In the end, he takes his anger out on innocent people."
“You and your mother did nothing wrong. It’s not your fault that others don’t like you. It’s because you didn’t bring them the benefits they wanted, so they have no feelings for you.”
Cheng Sui's mind worked quickly this time: "But my mother married into the Cheng family and brought benefits to the Cheng family, so they don't care about my mother."
Tan You wasn't stumped by the little kid. Instead, she calmly said, "Not everyone who gains benefits will develop feelings for them. But no matter what, it's always about interests first."
“It doesn’t matter if Cheng Qian doesn’t care about you or consider your feelings. Don’t have any feelings of filial piety towards him. If he’s obedient, then treat him as a tool. If he’s disobedient, then treat him as a servant.”
"As long as he brings you benefits, that's enough."
Cheng Qian couldn't listen anymore: "He is my legitimate son, and you're teaching him to be so disrespectful and unfilial? Aren't you afraid of what others will say about him?"
Tan You patted Cheng Sui on the back, and Cheng Sui immediately stood up and knelt down in a standard manner towards Cheng Qian on the bed: "It was Sui-ge'er who misunderstood before, Father, please don't be angry, Sui-ge'er apologizes to you."
Cheng Qian was caught off guard, never expecting Cheng Sui to have such a dog-like face. One minute he was itching to kill him, the next he was being so respectful. But it was all just respect, a facade.
Cheng Qian understood perfectly well.
This monster, she taught her son such rebellious ideas. But upon careful consideration, Cheng Qian had to admit that Tan You's words made sense; affection was intertwined with self-interest.
As a father, he didn't give his child love and care, so what right does he have to expect his child to be filial and respectful to him?
Tan You pulled Cheng Sui up: "Mother wants to eat hot pot tonight. Go and tell Gu Yu that the small kitchen will make hot pot tonight and prepare more vegetables."
Cheng Sui turned and ran outside, saying, "I know, Mother."
As soon as he left, only Tan You and Cheng Qian remained in the room. Cheng Qian subconsciously propped himself up, a look of fear flashing in his eyes for the first time: "What are you going to do?"
Tan You remained seated on the low stool, staring at him coolly: "What's the panic? Weren't you being pretty tough just now?"
Cheng Qian was a man of principle, and looking at Tan You, he gritted his teeth and said, "I will submit a memorial tomorrow requesting that Cheng Sui be made the heir apparent."
Tan You nodded slightly: "Go and write the memorial now."
Cheng Sui didn't want to make any moves. Requesting the title of heir apparent was just a temporary measure. He was only 22 years old; how could he be willing to pass on the title of heir apparent now? He just wanted to keep Tan You in check and figure out a plan after leaving the Marquis's residence.
But Tan You saw through his thoughts and directly manipulated Cheng Qian. Cheng Qian could only watch as he wrote a memorial requesting the title of heir apparent, as if his body had been completely controlled by the other party, and he was like a puppet on a string.
Tan You dusted off the memorial, snapped her fingers, and Cheng Qian, stunned, slowly shuffled back to bed. He knew what he had done, but he truly couldn't control himself.