Chapter 310 - Story Of Nina Li

CHAPTER 310: I'M STILL MY FATHER'S SON

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It was evening when Harry arrived in the hospital where his mother brought in. The moment he and Steven met eyes, both were throwing glares at each other. 

"Enough! Both of you behave around your mother. Don't make trouble or both of you will be kicked out in this family!" Great-grandpa Shang warned the twins. He doesn't want to hear or witness a brawl between his great-grandsons. He had enough family drama witnessing the other Shang quarreling. Not only that, but he is old to watch over this family and deal with every trouble created by the family member. It was time to pass the leadership of the Clan. Gilbert Shang mused inwardly. 

"Jerome I want to talk to you in private," said Elder Shang. He stood from his seat, he didn't wait for Jerome to reply. Elder Shang followed the corridor toward the coffee shop inside this hospital.

Before Jerome follows his grandfather, he reminds his sons not to start fighting. The better if they won't talk rather than provoking each other.

Mely was resting when Harry arrived. He entered the ward to avoid looking at Steven. He wants to conceal his irritation seeing him, but every time he remembers what he has done to Nina, his blood is boiling from anger. 

Great-grandma Mei seated on the sofa, Harry joined the old woman. 

"Why didn't you take a rest in the hotel, great-grandma?" 

"I am fine. I also worry about your mother. And I want to be here in case they start arguing." 

Harry understood the old woman's point in this situation. And he is thankful that the elders didn't overlook this matter. 

"Harry, have you seen Nina last night?" She heard about the dinner party where Harry and Steven attend with Nina. But then, the family decided to go back to China to separate Steven from Nina. What happens then, they have to stay in Hawaii until Mely is fine.

On the other hand, it surprised Harry why great-grandma Mei asked him this. But the old woman's face expressed how worried she was. Pushing a warm smile, he nodded as a reply. 

"How was she? I feel embarrassed about what happened." 

"She looks better now, great-grandma." 

"Is that so? I'm glad then." 

The old woman seemed to understand what he conveyed. Nina truly looked better when he saw her at the airport, but he didn't mention this to the old woman. But great-grandma Mei asked questions further.

"How about Nelson? Have you talked to him already? I heard your father talking with him on the phone, that if he has questions just ask you." 

"Ah, about that great-grandma. Uncle Nelson just asks me where you are headed." Harry doesn't want to mention the agreement he made with Nina's father. He needs to be cautious so Steven might overhear their conversation. 

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In the café, Elder Shang just waited for their coffee to be served before he spoke. Before he spoke. 

"Jerome, I won't take any curves. I call you here to talk about the future of the Clan. I'm tired of witnessing more drama in this family. So I'm thinking to step down and hand over the Clan to the most suited Shang in the family." Elder Shang caused and sip on his coffee.

Hearing his grandfather's statement, Jerome's eyes glowed with excitement. In the passing years, he worked hard to give a huge contribution to the family. So then, he will get his grandfather's attention. 

His hard work gained fruit when he was assigned to become the President of the Shang Empire. So close to the seat he is dreaming to achieve. 

"Jerome, you are my eldest grandson. I want you to unite the Shang and Li as soon as possible." 

"But grandpa… You heard what Nelson had stated during our meeting with them…" Jerome stopped talking when Elder Shang raised his hand. 

"That is now your problem, how you will persuade Li. Remember that they have no other heir. Nelson is the next head of the Li Household, but they don't have a male heir." 

"They were saying they didn't want to have more offspring to be Li's heir, but it was what Master Li wanted as soon as possible." 

"Annie had three sons. Master Li can adopt an older son who is about the age of Harry and Steven." 

"But Annie was cast out. She could not be Li's heir." 

"Speaking of Annie… I heard that her eldest son is wooing Korin." 

Elder Shang glowed upon hearing this and Jerome regretted why he mentions it. That was a mistake to bring up this information. He shouldn't feed his grandfather with possibilities that danger his chance to get the seat he dreams of. 

And he won't wait for that tide change. He won't wait for the day that Annie's family become Li's heir and the favor goes to his first uncle, Oliver Shang. 

"Grandfather, please give me enough time that I could court Li's family. Once I have the opportunity, I will unite the two families through Harry and Nina's marriage. My request right now is a little patience from you. Please, grandpa." Jerome bowed in front of Elder Shang. 

Drawing the cup to his mouth, Elder Shang nodded and hummed. At that moment, Jerome racked his head about how to do a move to pursue Nelson. 

He needs to make Nelson change his mind and let Nina and Harry get married as soon as possible. 

Well, Harry was here. He needs to talk to his son in private. 

Meanwhile, Steven finds a perfect spot in the café that neither his father nor great-grandfather notices him eavesdropping on. 

His face was darkened, it sharpened his gaze after he heard the conversation. Before, he tried to understand his father why he never supported him to win Li's favor. Now he understands very well. 

His father's greediness in power! To what he found out now, the anger he felt toward his father worsened. But one thing he realized...

'Huh. I'm still my father's son. We both are greed with something... Does he want power? I want the woman I love to be mine.' He pushed a smirk on the corner of his mouth.

Steven had a brilliant plan of how to win Nina back. And he needs a perfect time to commit it.. Right now, he needs to show his father that he is obedient to him.