
Zhao Youlin was a little surprised, but then she remembered the old man mentioning that he could seek help from Zhao Shunrong if he wanted to open his own shop, and he can also talk to her first on her behalf.
Zhao Youlin didn't think too much about it at the time, but she really didn't expect the old man to actually tell Zhao Shunrong about it!
Zhao Youlin became empty for a while, but she quickly nodded.
“Are you still considering launching a store? Do you find many preferred stores?” Zhao Shunrong paused for a moment before continuing to ask.
Zhao Youlin firmly nodded her head. To him, there wasn't much conflict between him returning to the Zhao Family and opening his own shop.
Returning to the Zhao Family did not mean that he was entitled to anything in his eyes, the old man and Zhao Shunrong had everything in the Zhao Family. And he's not so greedy to steal things that don't belong to him.
He wore the title of empty heir on his head. The only benefit he got from that was being a moving target for others. The old man had indeed turned him into a prey for the people out there and that only added to his annoyance. If she brings Joy back to the Zhao Family, she doesn't believe that it's the ideal environment for Joy to grow.
His son has been through a lot in his first few years of life, and he hopes the grudges adults have against each other won't interfere with his future life.
Of course, on the other hand, it was for Duan Yarong, because the woman had shown sincere attention to them, and she appreciated it greatly.
Therefore, one of his backup plans was to invest in the store's lot. This shop would be his last income and Joy, regardless of whether he stayed in the Zhao Family permanently or not.
And as the saying goes, a sly person has more than one hiding place. It was not that he did not trust Duan Yarong or the others; it was just that he had died once, so he had formed the habit of having a plan B, just in case.
“Lately I saw a bakery on the west end that was ready for rent. I think it's not bad.”
Zhao Shunrong pondered for a moment and said, “Hmm, the crowd flow is pretty good there. Opening a bakery there is a good option. I'll tell the secretary to get ready"
Zhao Shunrong had yet to finish his sentence when Zhao Youlin hurriedly stopped him and said, smiling, "Dad, I can handle this little matter myself."
It made no sense if her newly recognized parents did all the hard work for her when she was the one who wanted to open the store in the first place. Especially if Zhao Shunrong intervened, then perhaps his initial intention to open the shop would change.
Zhao Shunrong was a little surprised when he heard him refer to him as his father, so he remained silent after a dry cough to reveal his awkwardness.
Duan Yarong could not hide her excitement seeing him in such a state, and she looked at Zhao Shunrong strangely. “Let him if he says he can arrange it himself. He was no longer a child, and he had to take care of many things by himself in the future. You won't be able to help her all the time she has to figure it out on her own.”
“Alright then, the decision is in your hands now,” Zhao Shunrong finally said after a minute of silence.
He paused for a moment, then as if he remembered something, “But if you really can't manage it, let us know. You called us your parents for a reason,” he said awkwardly.
Zhao Youlin was surprised when she glanced at Zhao Shunrong, and she secretly wondered, 'Is this man possible ... embarrassed?'
"Group ..." Zhao Youlin could not help but snort at her thinking about it. He exchanged glances with Duan Yarong, and he knew he was equally amused.
Zhao Youlin intended to keep the two for lunch, but Zhao Shunrong and Duan Yarong both admitted to being preoccupied with the company's affairs, so they couldn't stay for long. After a few short conversations with Zhao Youulin, their phone started buzzing with the company phone call.
Duan Yarong reluctantly bid farewell to Zhao Youlin and Joy, but not before showering her grandson with additional hugs and kisses.
If circumstances allowed, Zhao Youlin believed Duan Yarong would only kidnap Joy right then and there. His actions showed that he was only a step away from it.
Three days after their visit, the transfer company and Zhao Shunrong were already at his doorstep, packing up everything, including Zhao Youlin and her son, and moving them to the Zhao Family.
Uncle Zhao, and of course the cunning old fox was there to greet them personally. However, the old master would never, with all his dignity, remain at the main door and wait for Zhao Youulin's arrival like Uncle Zhao did. He would just pretend to be sitting in the living room, with the newspaper in his hand, and wait for Zhao Youlin to enter. When he saw her, he acted naturally and said, "You're back."
Zhao Youlin glanced at the old man hiding behind the newspaper calmly. You don't have to look to know that behind that, he sneered.
Smiling, Zhao Youlin said, "It seems like you read the newspaper in reverse, Grandpa."
“Pfft...” The waiters there really wanted to laugh out loud, but they knew they couldn't, so their faces almost turned blue while holding him back.
The old man was completely focused on the movements outside and his ears had been rising from the start, so he did not even pay attention to the contents of the newspaper.
Now that Zhao Youlin mentioned it, she pulled the newspaper down and only then did she realize that she was holding it upside down the entire time.
The image of the old man was completely shattered after being exposed in front of so many people. After timidly looking at her for a while, she decided to stop pretending.
After putting down the newspaper, he stood up and cheerfully walked towards the two, clapping happily at Joy and saying, “Joy, come on, hug Grandpa. I miss you so much."
The look of this old man-friendly attitude surprised many elderly family servants. Despite the fact that the old man had resigned from his prominent position many years ago, he could still rule the Zhao Family with dignity and power.
He had always been strict with younger family members, and as a result, they were all still afraid of him to this day.
But the oldest woman, who rarely appeared in the main residence, had made fun of the old man, and most surprisingly it did not bother him in the least. He even acted nice with them! As a result, some intelligent servants had already calculated the future status of this woman in the main residence.
Zhao Youlin noticed the surprised expressions of the servants around her. His eyes sparkled because that was what he wanted to see.
He did not want to make the same mistake as he did in the Mu Family when he returned to the Zhao Family this time around. It was best if the servants here clearly understood his position in the family, and they better not mess it up or Joy!
When Zhao Youlin noticed the old man charging towards them, she shifted her body to the side and slipped away, causing the old man to hug the air.
“Grandfather, if my memory is fine, we just met three days ago. Your Memory has clearly disappointed you in your old age. But, as the saying goes, you ate what was lacking, so Uncle Zhao, please remember to order some boiled pig brains for Grandpa from the kitchen. Also, Grandfather, don't forget that you reached seventy just a few days ago, and you still act like a reckless little boy. It's no big deal if Joy falls, but it would be a big deal if your back was accidentally injured.”