Chapter 573: Chapter 573: Tangtang Resembles You
Xu Bingzhi’s arrival made Sheng Tang’s birthday party quite strange.
Grandma was obviously unhappy.
With an outsider present, Gu Shiting also became silent. Earlier he was gabbing about marrying Sheng Tang, but now he was sitting quietly like a decorative piece.
Sheng Zong looked at one, then the other, not daring to speak rashly.
The room fell into a moment of silence.
Professor Sheng smoothed things over by saying to Sheng Tang, "Let’s light the candles. Tangtang hasn’t made her birthday wish yet."
Sheng Tang’s birthday wish this year was simple: for her to successfully get into the best film academy in the city.
After making her wish, she blew out the candles.
Her parents helped her cut the cake, distributing it to everyone, and gave a piece to Xu Bingzhi as well.
Xu Bingzhi took it in his hand.
"The New Year is coming, where will you be celebrating this year?" Professor Sheng took the initiative to start a conversation. "Returning to the United States, or staying in Beijing?"
"I need to go back to the United States to bring my two kids over and transfer them to school in Beijing," Xu Bingzhi said, then explained further, "I didn’t get married, but I had a girlfriend who gave me a pair of twins. They’re ten years old this year."
This year he had spent seven or eight months in the country, expanding new business and setting up a branch office.
Next year, he would focus his efforts domestically.
"Do you have any photos?" Professor Sheng asked.
Xu Bingzhi took out his phone and showed pictures of the children.
He handed the phone to Professor Sheng.
After looking at the pictures, Professor Sheng showed them to Sheng Tang, and Sheng Zong curiously peered over.
The atmosphere began to thaw a bit here.
Fang Mengying praised the children for their good looks and apparent intelligence.
"Tangtang, you’ll be taking the college entrance exam soon, right?" Xu Bingzhi skillfully changed the topic, asking Sheng Tang.
Sheng Tang nodded, "After the New Year, I have to prepare for the art exam. After that, it’s the college entrance exams. Next year will be quite busy."
"Art exam?" Xu Bingzhi seemed to be hearing about Sheng Tang’s aspirations for the first time.
He knew Sheng Tang did well academically and could easily get into a top university. Why the sudden interest in the art exam?
In Xu Bingzhi’s time, the art exam didn’t seem like a proper path but rather a shortcut for those who couldn’t get into university.
"I really want to be an actress," Sheng Tang said, "I like acting and I love the stage."
Xu Bingzhi: "..."
He couldn’t quite understand this kind of passion.
However, now that he’s back, no matter how deep the waters of the entertainment industry are, he could pave a way for Sheng Tang, so she wouldn’t encounter those hardships.
Besides, she was still Young Master Gu’s girlfriend.
"That’s great. I wish you success," Xu Bingzhi said.
At this point, the conversation was quite complete, and Xu Bingzhi feared spoiling the good atmosphere if they continued. He rose to say his goodbyes.
He was very tactful, so even Grandma didn’t lose her temper.
Professor Sheng saw him out to the door.
Xu Bingzhi didn’t get into his car immediately but instead stopped Professor Sheng to ask, "Sidong, does that Young Master Gu come here often?"
Professor Sheng nodded, "Yes."
"Then..." Xu Bingzhi hesitated, unsure how to phrase it.
Professor Sheng understood his meaning and took the initiative to say, "Ting treats Tangtang very well. We all see it, so you don’t have to worry."
Then he added a few more words, "Senior brother, Tangtang is different from Cheng Ruojun. She’s more like you. My old man said she’s clever, witty, sharp, and cunning, just like a natural Xu Family member."
Xu Bingzhi couldn’t help but laugh.
"Are you insulting me?" Xu Bingzhi said.
On his way back, he thought about Sheng Sidong’s words, feeling inexplicably reassured.
Being like a Xu Family member was good.
Xu Family members never suffer losses. As a father, his biggest fear was Sheng Tang walking the same path as Cheng Ruojun. Sheng Sidong’s words gave him a peace of mind.
