However, she had still underestimated the ruthlessness and heartlessness of Mr. Mo.
Han Xiao thought that if she brought up Mo Shao Xuan and explained things properly to Mr. Mo, he would let her off the hook this time for Mo Shao Xuan's sake. After all, everyone makes mistakes.
And Han Xiao's only mistake was loving Mr. Mo too much.
Her love was so humble.
For so many years, she didn't mind the lack of status, didn't care, and silently stayed by Mr. Mo's side. Mr. Mo wasn't married, and Han Xiao, in order to stay with him, hadn't married either.
Han Xiao had believed that Mr. Mo would see her earnest efforts.
Even if they couldn't be together now, they would be in the future. And even if they weren't, after Mr. Mo died, his fortune would go to her and Mo Shao Xuan.
But who could have imagined he had another daughter?
Mr. Mo didn't even bother to look at Han Xiao, turning and leaving.
Han Xiao was unwilling. She stepped forward and grabbed Mr. Mo's sleeve, wanting him to forgive her this once, wanting him not to be so heartless towards her.
But Mr. Mo called security, and Han Xiao was dragged out.
There was not a trace of tenderness or pity.
The surrounding employees, upon learning that Han Xiao had been dragged out, knew that Tang Yi had won this battle.
When Mr. Mo returned to his office, Tang Yi saw that he was alone.
Tang Yi spoke, "Isn't Mrs. Mo with you?"
"Is she still unable to accept me? Otherwise, I..."
"Yi Yi, you are my daughter. No matter what others say or do, this fact cannot be changed."
Tang Yi's words were interrupted by Mr. Mo.
In truth, Mr. Mo, at his age and after years in the business world, had seen all sorts of people.
Tang Yi, fresh out of college and lacking any cunning, her self-perceived little cleverness had long been seen through by Mr. Mo.
However, Mr. Mo was unconcerned.
Girls having their own little schemes was ultimately a good thing.
Mr. Mo was not angry, nor did he expose her. He let Tang Yi act in front of him.
He even pretended to know nothing, playing along with Tang Yi's act.
Tang Yi, meanwhile, believed her recent maneuvers were flawless.
She looked at Mr. Mo, paused for a moment, and then said, "Isn't this not good? No matter what, she's your wife. Are you not afraid of being punished at home because of me, your illegitimate daughter, causing discord with your wife? Besides, I don't intend to forgive you, nor do I intend to acknowledge you. You won't gain anything from me by doing this, and you'll offend your wife too. You'll end up losing more than you gain."
"Yi Yi, first of all, I want to tell you that Han Xiao is not my wife. She gave birth to Shao Xuan for me back then, and she manipulated me. I never touched her. Although I had Shao Xuan take a paternity test afterward, and it was indeed my child, I have no idea what method she used to conceive my child. Shao Xuan's existence is not the crystallization of my love with her; he is a pawn in her scheme against me."
Tang Yi had already heard this when listening to Mr. Mo's conversation with Han Xiao in the restroom. She hadn't expected Mr. Mo to hide nothing from her, telling her everything truthfully.
Mr. Mo looked at Tang Yi. Perhaps Tang Yi resembled Yu Gui Lan very much.
And Yu Gui Lan was the woman Mr. Mo could never have.
Therefore, Mr. Mo transferred all his love and regret for Yu Gui Lan onto Tang Yi.
He patiently explained, "Secondly, you are not an illegitimate daughter; you are the crystallization of my love with your mother. Although over the years, due to my negligence, I caused you and your mother to wander, I will make it up to you. Even though your mother is no longer here, you will not be an orphan. From now on, my home will be your home. To prevent those women from ostracizing you, I've decided I will never marry again."
Hearing Mr. Mo's words, Tang Yi felt for the first time that her biological father wasn't a scumbag.
He was also a victim of the separation between him and her mother back then.
He had been used.
Tang Yi suddenly didn't know how to express herself.
Mr. Mo looked at Tang Yi and said earnestly, "Fu Group is an excellent company. Learn management well there with Fu Yan Ting, and then come back to Mo Group to manage it. Your father is old and will retire in two years. With your brother's condition, he definitely cannot manage the company. By then, the entire Mo Group will be yours."
Although Mo Shao Xuan was indeed unsuitable for managing a company, Mr. Mo's words were heartfelt.
Before he knew of Tang Yi's existence.
Mr. Mo had planned to sell Mo Group after his retirement and deposit the money into Mo Shao Xuan's account to secure his future.
As for Han Xiao, Mr. Mo had never intended for her to take care of Mo Shao Xuan in the future.
After sharing his inner thoughts with Tang Yi, Mr. Mo looked at her and said softly, "You prepare yourself too. This weekend, I plan to take you to the old house to see your grandmother. She doesn't know about your existence yet. If she knew she had a smart, clever, and beautiful granddaughter like you, she would be very happy."
Grandmother?
Frankly, Tang Yi wasn't ready yet. She could barely accept this father, let alone a grandmother.
But thinking of how Mr. Mo had turned on Han Xiao for her sake in the restroom, Tang Yi felt a pang of sympathy.
Everyone has their helpless moments.
For Mr. Mo, his most helpless moment was when he was young and reckless, unable to protect his mother, unable to safeguard their love.
He had let his mother be bullied and had them, lovers, torn apart.
Tang Yi knew Mr. Mo was innocent.
She didn't need to take her and her mother's misfortune out on Mr. Mo.
So, Tang Yi was silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "I understand."
After today's events, Mr. Mo felt a little uncomfortable.
But thankfully, he had Tang Yi, his "little cotton jacket," by his side. Moreover, after this incident with Han Xiao, Tang Yi seemed to have less prejudice against him.
This was a source of comfort for Mr. Mo.
Han Xiao left Mo Group, her eyes filled with rage. Since these people were heartless to her, she wouldn't be merciful.
Thinking this, Han Xiao clenched her fists tightly. She suddenly thought of someone, a smile crept onto her lips, and she hailed a taxi.
Since Tang Yi wouldn't let her have an easy time, she wouldn't let Tang Yi have a good life either.