His Genius Wife Is A Superstar novel Chapter 530

Chapter 530 - My Man Is The Bes

Everyone waited with bated breath for Long Tengfei’s reply. As for Iris, her expression was calm, serene even. Her current expression was far from her earlier angry one directed towards Long Hui.

Finally, Long Tengfei spoke.

"Fine. I’ll discuss this idea of appointing you as a brand ambassador for Long Industries with my fellow executives first. If they approve, I’ll contact you," he told Iris, maintaining a stern and serious tone.

"Thank you, Father." She might look calm on the outside but inside, she released a big sigh of relief.

This was the first step!

"Xiulan, you are my daughter," Long Tengfei said. He looked stiff and awkward all of a sudden. He opened and closed his mouth several times, wanting to say something but struggling to do so.

The others waited for him, curious at what he wanted to say.

He cleared his throat. "I might not always say or show it but I...I love you. My daughter, I love you. This is perhaps the first time I’m telling you this...no, it is the first time."

A look of surprise appeared on Iris’ face. She didn’t expect Long Tengfei to tell her that he loved her in a direct manner like this. Despite not treating Long Tengfei as her real father deep inside (he wasn’t her real father as Evelina), a heavy and complicated emotion swept over her. Before she knew it, tears were flowing down her face.

She was confused at first why her vision became blurry all of a sudden. She touched her face and discovered that her cheeks were wet.

"Huh?"

She stared at her wet hands like a dumb person. It was only when she felt a strong pair of arms envelop her into a tight and warm embrace that she started regaining her senses.

"It’s okay, love. It’s okay," she heard Jin Liwei’s low voice murmuring to her. His tone was filled with gentleness.

He took a handkerchief from his pocket and ever so gently wiped her tears. He did this while rubbing her back, kissing her forehead and murmuring soothing words to her, as if comforting a child.

Iris still felt a little confused at her sudden surge of emotions. All she could do was lean into her darling’s warmth and melt into his embrace. To her, he was the personification of safety and comfort.

When she glanced around, she saw an awkward-looking Long Tengfei. He looked a little funny, like he suddenly had no idea how to move his body properly so he just sat there, stiff and frozen like a statue.

His wife, Yang Jiahui, was sniffing and wiping her own tears beside him. Meimei looked touched as well.

Later, the atmosphere improved. It felt lighter. There was happiness yet also sadness in the air.

Iris was confused. Long Tengfei felt awkward.

Touching her chest with her hand, Iris felt her beating heart inside. She hadn’t felt the remnant ever since its revenge against Fan Luo last year. Then what was this confusing surge of emotion? It didn’t feel like her own yet also hers at the same time. There was no differentiation. It was all very confusing!

"Xiulan..." Long Tengfei called, hesitant.

Iris blinked and forced herself to focus on the present instead of trying to analyze her emotions. "Yes, Father?"

Long Tengfei cleared his throat once again. "You heard me. I just told you that I...I l-love you..."

"Thank you, Father."

A hint of sadness flashed in his eyes when she didn’t tell him she loved him, too. But he quickly covered it up and gave a rare smile. "In the same way, I also love your siblings, your brothers and sister. All of you are my children. Your brothers Hui and Jian. And your sister, Jinjing."

She nodded, silently telling him that she understood.

"I know that I’m not the best father and that I wasn’t always there when you needed me, but I care about all of you. You all have different mothers and that’s my fault. Regardless of that, I’m still proud to be the father of all of you. I know that it might be too much for me to ask for you to all get along, especially since you didn’t grow up together with me. But...I don’t want you fight. I want all of my children to live harmonious lives and to be at peace with each other."

Yang Jiahui held her husband’s hand to show her support.

Iris straightened but didn’t completely leave Jin Liwei’s embrace. She was silent for a few moments before replying to Long Tengfei.

"Father, to those who treat me well, I’ll treat them the same way, even many times better than how they treat me. But for those who hurt me or my loved ones, I’ll hurt them a million times worse. I’m not an angel or a saint. But I’m not completely evil either. At least, I don’t think so. I’m just a human with my own dignity and pride. I’m also reasonable and will humble myself to those who I think deserve it."

The others were quiet while listening to her firm words. She felt Jin Liwei squeeze her a little, making her feel that he supported her every step of the way. It encouraged her to finish what she was saying.

"You must understand, Father. There should be give and take. The situation regarding your eldest son isn’t just between me and him. It has more to do with his conflict with the mother of his child and my friend, Ying Yue. Liwei and I are only acting as Ying Yue and your grandson’s support system—"

"Me too! I’m also part of their support system!" Meimei interrupted.

"Yes, of course. You’re part of it, too," Iris agreed before smoothly continuing her speech. "We are their support system. If your eldest son continues this foolishness, then...I’m sorry to say this, Father, but I’m on my friend’s side. Liwei and I will always prioritize our godson’s wellbeing. And we believe that your eldest son can’t give Little Jun a good and sane life with that new fiancée of his. No. Way."

Long Tengfei sighed. He could see that his daughter’s decision was final. It also bothered him that she didn’t once call Long Hui "Elder Brother", as if they weren’t related to each other at all.

His daughter had become mature and sensible ever since waking up from her coma. It gladdened him and made him proud. Because of this, he and his wife were hoping that she would at least agree to their request of humbling herself to make peace with her older brother. Unfortunately, she refused to budge. He couldn’t place the blame on her, though. He sighed once again. _{freewebnovel.cσ๓}