"That sounds great Uncle Xie but I don't think I will be able to manage setting up four to five institutes at a go," Wei replied earnestly .
"Which is why Dad has asked me to pitch in . Since the one in Shanghai is already approved, you can go ahead and start with the planning . In the meanwhile, we can brainstorm and identify few other cities which may have the potential for the same . I will start visiting them and get permissions, liaison with the ministry and identify the land etc . Once, the groundwork is laid, you can take over," Tang said smoothly .
"I think this is a sound idea . With Tang's planning skills, the whole process will be a smooth ride . Between the two of you, draw out a detailed road map for the next six months to one year," Mr . Wang spoke .
Things were moving too fast for Wei to raise any objections . But he was reluctant to get Tang attached in any manner to this project . It belonged solely to Jia Li and him . He decided to have a word with his father in private instead raising objections in front of everyone, though .
"Dad, don't you think it is unfair to add the burden of this project to Tang's overflowing bucket of work? I mean, this is my idea and I want to see it reach the heights without inconveniencing anyone," he reasoned sitting in the car, on the way back from the hotel .
"Had it just been opening of some building in various places, it wouldn't have mattered . But now the politicians are involved and interested in this . Do you think Mr . Xie would let you take the entire limelight? In all these years, those father and son have not brought up your near nil contribution to the business even once . When he suggested that Tang should be a part of this venture, do you think I had any grounds to say no to him? If you are unhappy about sharing your success with him, then make sure that you don't give them a reason to be able to do in the future," he replied sternly .
He couldn't refute his father's argument .
"I will ensure that Jia Li is involved only in the Moganshan and Shanghai projects . She would prefer that as well," he consoled himself .
"You were correct in your assessment about Wang Wei . He did seem unhappy about your involvement in his project . I have never known him to care about sharing the limelight or forming political connections . It is better to keep an eye on things for now . I know you will be discreet about your actions, so I don't need to worry," Mr . Xie told his son .
In actuality, Mr . Xie didn't care much about the whole project and its impact since it was too insignificant financially to make a difference in their business revenues . But this was first time in many years that his son had sought him to consult on a matter . After the debacle with Jia Li, Tang had shut him out of his life and no matter how hard he tried, he had been able to earn his son's forgiveness .
Today, if his son wanted to get involved in the project, Mr . Xie would ensure that he made sure it happened . There was nothing bigger in his life than Tang's happiness, from the beginning till date .
Tang wrapped up the call with his father and told the driver to take him to office . He reached his cabin and dialled his sister on skype . It was late at night in New York and he saw Ethan's face before his sister's on the call .
"So the groundwork is set . Now, all you need to do is come down to China to help me with the execution of the next step," Tang addressed Ethan .
Chu snatched the phone from her fiancé and said, "I think your plan is extremely dangerous . I am really worried about something going drastically wrong . Why don't we look for other alternates? I am not getting a good feeling about this . "
Ethan pitched in saying that he agreed with what Chu said .
"You guys don't understand . At this stage, Wei has proclaimed himself to be madly in love with Jia Li . There is nothing standing in his way of trying to woo her with all his might . On the other hand, I can't even go and meet her without raising hue and cry at my house . Not that Jia Li is willing to even spend ten minutes alone with me, even if I managed to meet her . Under these circumstances, how am I supposed to take even one step towards her?" he argued in despair .
"Be that may be, but how do you expect me to accept the possibility of you getting hurt badly? I can't let you go ahead with this," she said forcefully .
"You come down to Shanghai and we shall talk face-to-face," said Tang in a soothing tone .
Chapter end
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