Chapter 201 - JL International Anniversary Ball (4)

16 February, Star Dream Hotel, City K

Across the room, David Hwang was carefully watching the scene between Lexi Yao, and the Rong family. Conflict was interesting and conflict like this could be exploited. The question was which side of the conflict did he need to come down on? The older or younger generation. The older generation would open some doors, but the younger generation was more and more taking over business in this town.

He looked and spotted Robert nodding as to indicate he would some and speak to him further, but before he could move, Abigail Mo, approached him.

"David, why did you not come and speak to me?"

"It looked like you were talking to friends, and the last thing I wanted to do was disturb that. I knew you had seen me, and when you were free would come over and talk."

"You take it for granted I will come?"

"Abigail, I know that we have been talking marriage, but I am older that you. I would not be worthy of you if I did not respect that you have interests and friends outside of me."

"Flatter," responded Abigail. "What was interesting you?"

"What happened over there with the Rong family. Do you have an opinion?"

"If you listened to my parents, they would back the Elder Rong couple all the way. They are as set in their views about some things, including relationsh.i.p.s, but leaving that behind the charities chosen are quite good. As Phillip Rong said, cancer of any form does not discriminate. While I know, if I was stuck down with any cancer, we could afford the best treatment. I heard a story of a family having to choose between giving a child the chance of living by paying for cancer treatment without guarantees or focusing on the child that was guaranteed to live. What a choice to make, and for that reason it is a good charity. As to the military support initiative, my parents will blacklist it because they do not like my brother-in-law, but I think you would have the same idea as me, giving those who served support to transition and deal with the consequences of their service is important, because it creates a choice. If people do not join, the only option for the government is compulsory service, and that I do not want to see. You?"

"I do not dispute your position on the cancer charity, no one chooses to get cancer. However, I think it would be selfish on me to adopt a position on the military initiative, given I have finally been able to re-connect with my cousin after so many years. Knowing that is there, is good, but at the same time, I can see that others would view that this is the responsibility of the government."

"Speaking of your cousin, when are you going to introduce him to me?"

"We spoke about it. Given what you have told me about how your parent's reacted when your sister married that solider, he suggested that it would not be appropriate until we are engaged or married. His said that given your brother-in-law, due to a recent promotion has become his superior, seeing him welcomed into the family because he was my cousin, when he was rejected would be a significant slap in the face. I must agree with him on that. But I have a question would you like a dress designed by LY?"

"If you asked me a week ago, absolutely but given what happened with my mother, that might be a slap in the face to her…"

"Forget about her, how about you? Something special for…"

"You have your heart set on winning it for me?"

"Absolutely." David paused and could see that Robert wanted to speak to him, and said "Can we leave the idea tonight, and talk about it at a less public place. I brought my cousin here, and I have left him alone."

"Fine, but promise me…"

"I will." With that David walked away and over to Robert, leaving Abigail to head back towards her parents and their friend.

As David reached Robert, they moved off to the side carefully watching everyone around them to find a quiet spot to speak. Robert quietly said, "You know that scene creates an opportunity."

"I do, the question is which way to exploit it. Side with the older or younger generations? My instinct is to side with the older generation, more because they control the family wealth, but because it protects my in with the Mo family. But the problem is it could sideline Abigail, Mo, you know that she is critical to the next move that I am making."

Robert paused, and said "Just thinking, talk to Abigail. From what I have found about her is that she is reasonable. Explain to her that your siding with her parents is about the future. If they are that old fashioned in their views, they will expect you to ask for their permission to marry her…"

"Their permission," laughed David. "They have over the last month been throwing her at me. Their goal is to get her married young to a businessman who can help their ailing family business. Kevin Mo is no businessman. Ever since his father gave him control of MoTang Enterprises he has been running it into the ground, and they have been living beyond their means. They need someone who can turn the company around quickly and support them."

"Well then, talk to Abigail. Get her on side and appease her parents. We cannot make the final moves until you have your place secured in society to parlay into contracts…"

"I know. Will you be alright on your own?"

"Absolutely, now remember our goals."

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