President, Please Be Careful
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Zhao Youlin did not know whether she should laugh or cry. He took out a bag containing boxes of pastries under Joy's sparkling eyes.

When Joy saw the various pastries, she screamed and got even more excited.

Even Duan Yarong was stunned when she saw the bag was filled with boxes of pastries. He asked in surprise, "Why are there so many pastries?"

Zhao Youlin smiled and said, “It was made by my staff. I thought it felt pretty good, so I brought it back for you guys to try.”

Duan Yarong was relieved to hear that Zhao Youlin was willing to share with them when she got something good. However, he was more concerned about other subjects in the words of Zhao Youlin, your “Staff? Did you manage to recruit some staff?”

"Yes. I just hired them today. They are siblings and are quite skilled.”

While the two were chatting, Uncle Zhao walked towards them from afar and said, "The eldest miss, Master Zhao and the young master are waiting for you in the study room. They have something to discuss with you.”

'Something to discuss with me?' Zhao Youlin frowned and asked him doubtfully, "Did Grandpa say what it is about?"

"Mr Zhao only asked you to meet him in the study room as soon as you returned. As for what exactly, Eldest Madam, you should ask her yourself.”

'What evil plot was in the mind of that fool again ?!' Zhao Youlin rolled her eyes helplessly. Then, he handed the bag to Duan Yarong, bowed and stroked Joy's head. He said, “I'll see Grandma and Grandpa Big now. Joy, stay with Grandma obediently. You can only eat two to three of each cake and no more than that, okay?"

Joy drooled over the bag in Duan Yarong's hand. Even though he wanted to get things done, he obediently nodded after Zhao Youlin said so.

“Mother, keep an eye on Joy. Do not let him eat too much, otherwise he will easily suffer tooth decay.”

Duan Yarong nodded. He smiled and said, "Alright, you can go now."

After Zhao Youlin finished explaining, she hurriedly went to the study room on the second floor.

The former Zhao family master had already heard the gesture when Zhao Youlin walked into the house. Therefore, when he saw Zhao Youlin coming to him, he smiled, waved his hand at her and said, "Youlin, you have returned. Remember to close the door.”

Zhao Youlin closed the door of the study room and went to the former master and Zhao Shunrong. He asked, "Grandfather, Father, why do you want me to come in such a hurry?"

The corner of the former teacher's lips curved upwards, very similar to the smile of a Buddha. The more he smiled like this, the more shivering on Zhao Youlin's back. He always thought that the old man had some evil plans on his mind.

Indeed, the next former master's sentence fully revealed his intention, “Youlin, you have been back for quite some time. It's time to enter the Zhao Group to help your father.”

Zhao Youlin narrowed her eyes. He knew that the old fool meant badly. How long had it been since he dug a hole for her to jump into it?!

The former master would not let Zhao Youlin so easily. He said kindly, “Hey, what difference does it make if you don't major in this? Who has the right to say that one has to be a financial person to join the company?”

“But, I don't know anything. I'll just slow it down.”

Ever since the birthday banquet, Zhao Youlin had been the target of everyone. Joining a company is almost equivalent to exposing himself under everyone's laser view. He still wants to live in this world!

“It doesn't matter even if you don't know anything. Your father will guide you. Soon, you will be familiar with the basic operations of the company. At that time, you will not be the one to slow it down. Instead, you will be at the forefront.”

“But, I have never worked in the Zhao Group before. If I join the company all of a sudden right now and when people find out about this, they will talk about how the Zhao Group practices double standards and unfair policies.”

When the former master heard this, he snorted defiantly, “Speaking about us?! The whole company is ours. You are my granddaughter, one of the future heirs of the Zhao family. What's wrong with wanting to prepare my future heir for his future by letting him join the company to familiarize himself with it?! I wonder who would dare to talk about it just like that!”

Zhao Youlin rolled her eyes towards her former master. He decided to ignore the old man who was getting more and more annoying at all times.

When the former master noticed that Zhao Youlin was not moved by his words and ignored him, he decided to change his tactics. His expression changed in the blink of an eye and he grinned as he said, “Youlin, look at your father, he is only in his early forties, yet he already looks very old. It was all because he had faced the stress of the pile of work. If you join a company, you can share the burden with him so that he is not too tired. He could also spend more time accompanying your mother at home, right?”

When Zhao Shunrong heard the old man blatantly say that he looked old, he silently looked at him with a transparent disdain. 'Her husband, she's the oldest of us all, how shameless she is to say that I'm old. I really can't say.’

Zhao Youlin was disgusted by the fact that the former master used Zhao Shunrong and Duan Yarong to persuade her after she failed to convince him. He put on a fake smile and replied, “Yeah, as you mentioned, my father looks so old because he is tired of too much corporate business. If I join at a very young age, won't that make me grow old soon?! This is very scary, especially for young women! No, I definitely won't leave even if it means taking my life!”

Zhao Shunrong was silent. He wanted to say that just because he had fewer facial expressions, it didn't mean he was old.

The former Zhao family master was furious at Zhao Youlin's reply. It took a while before he calmed his breath. He looked at Zhao Youlin and said, "Are you really reluctant ?!"

Zhao Youlin sighed as she looked at the old man's serious gaze, which was a rare sight. “Grandfather, it's not that I'm stupid and don't want to share the burden with you and dad. It's just that it's completely beyond my ability. Taking care of Joy alone has made me full, especially I still have to take care of the outlet. I really have no energy for the affairs of the Zhao Group. Grandfather, please be compassionate and do not make it difficult for me.”

The former master looked fierce and said angrily, “Stop using my precious great-grandson as an excuse. Your mother can take care of him. So, he doesn't need you. As for your bad outlet, no one knows if the business can even be run successfully. How can you compare it to the Zhao Group?! How could you turn down a once in a lifetime opportunity for such an ugly outlet?! You really..”

“Truly what?” When Zhao Youlin heard the former master refer to the outlet she had worked so hard on as a bad outlet, her expression darkened and a cold glint caught in her eyes.

The former master noticed the cold gaze of his eldest granddaughter and like someone useless, he was intimidated by her gaze. He glanced at Zhao Youlin calmly and said in a sad tone, "T-T-Nothing ... Lass ..."

Zhao Youlin no longer paid any heed to her former master. He grinned and turned his face to the side. He clearly had no intention of accepting the old man's proposal.