Chapter 0008 The Future is Not a Dream

In the afternoon, a weary-looking Li Yuan and Fan Baobao returned to take Fan Beibei away

Zhao's father thought for a moment and shook his head: "Let's take a look first. You and the baby should focus on your studies. As for the matters at home, we adults will handle them."

After all, with a psychological age of several decades, it would undoubtedly be a joke for Zhao Fusheng to suddenly develop feelings for a twenty-year-old girl

Father, what are your plans for the next step

Zhao Fusheng has never been someone who shirks responsibility, for he believes that a man should keep his word; once a promise is made, it is as binding as a nail driven in with a spit. Since he has nodded in agreement to something, he must fulfill it no matter what.

Zhao Fusheng looked at his father's back, his expression not looking good. His father had ultimately aged, in his forties, though not yet showing all the signs of old age. However, compared to the spirited young man of years past, time had unknowingly taken away his father's youth. The white hair at his temples and the wrinkles served as constant reminders to Zhao Fusheng that the father who once sheltered him from the storms of life like a mountain had truly grown old

After much consideration, the only opportunity to inquire about this matter will be when I return to school and can ask Fan Baobao.

Fortunately, little Fan Beibei saved everyone. The little princess pointed to the chicken wings in her bowl and instructed Zhao Fusheng, "Guo Guo, Beibei wants to eat meat"

He cannot say it that way; since his father has asked this question, it indicates that it is very likely that the underworld has approached him again, attempting to persuade him to set aside the debts of the Fan family and instead invest the money in the stock market

When his mother got off work, she specifically bought back some spare ribs. Naturally, Zhao Fusheng personally ran to the Fan family, inviting the three women to come over.

Ah?

This morning, Zhao's father went to the workplace, and without any unnecessary talk, he directly signed the contract for the buyout of his years of service. According to the factory accountant, he should be able to receive this payment within three days

In this context, it was Jiang He who approached Zhao's father.

Pfft

In Li Yuan's view, Zhao Fusheng is undoubtedly the son-in-law candidate that satisfies her

A few elders were taken aback, looking at each other, and suddenly felt that what Zhao Fusheng said seemed to have some merit.

Both Zhao Fusheng and Fan Baobao wanted to shout MMP, but unfortunately, in the face of Zhao's mother's enthusiastic demeanor, no one dared to resist

Fan Baobao remained silent, her eyes slightly red, quietly lowering her head to eat. In her heart, she had made up her mind to work hard in acting and earn money after graduation to repay Zhao Dad and Zhao Mom

However, when Zhao's father opened the door at noon, Zhao Fusheng smiled at his father without saying a word and said, "Dad, why don't you play with Beibei for a while"

If Zhao Fusheng knew Li Yuan's thoughts, he would surely be terrified. He admitted that Fan Baobao is very beautiful, but the problem is that he really does not have any feelings for her at the moment

The statement that one's state of existence determines their perspective is indeed a piercing truth. At times, people can only watch helplessly as a close friend transforms from being open and sincere to becoming indifferent and closed-off, yet there is nothing they can do, for this is simply life

These were all picked for him by Li Yuan

... ...

Zhao Fusheng was taken aback for a moment, but soon understood that his father's words were quite clear. If he were to say that he did not like Fan Baobao, then the Zhao family could completely disregard this debt, and at most, they would lend the Fan family a maximum of 18,000 yuan, which would be considered as having done their utmost. After all, the degree of closeness varies, and so does the approach to handling matters.

Thinking of this, Zhao Fusheng hesitated for a moment, then gently nodded: "Mm."

He then looked at his son and asked, "What is wrong with you?"

More importantly, he and Fan Baobao are more like good friends who grew up together, and when it comes to romantic feelings, Zhao Fusheng himself cannot clearly say whether they exist or not

Father, rest assured, I will definitely not let you down, Zhao Fusheng said with a serious expression

Filial and understanding, the school is also quite good, and the family is well-acquainted. The key point is that he treats Fan Baobao very well and does not mind being a burden along with his second daughter.

Patting his son's head, Father Zhao smiled and said, "Rest assured, I am still looking forward to holding my grandson."

Originally, Zhao Fusheng intended to inquire about certain matters with Li Yuan, but upon seeing the expressions of the mother and daughter, he hesitated and did not dare to speak up

Therefore, classmate Fan Baobao diligently ate the ribs and chicken wings in front of her, as if they were that bastard Zhao Fusheng.

Since his father has been laid off, the next step that Zhao Fusheng is considering is what to suggest to his father to do

As the saying goes, a mother-in-law looks at her son-in-law, and the more she looks, the more satisfied she becomes

As Zhao Ma would say, we are all family, so why be polite

As expected, upon hearing Zhao Fusheng's words, Zhao's father nodded and said, "Since that is the case, I will inform Uncle Jiang that there is no need to worry about it."

It seemed inappropriate to bring this up with his son, so Zhao's father found an excuse for himself and tossed Zhao Fusheng onto the sofa

This is influenced by his father; Zhao's father has always been this way

He placed the little one on the sofa, and Zhao's father turned to his son and asked, "Do you really like the baby?"

Fate is like a powerful force; since it cannot be resisted, one can only enjoy it to the fullest

... ...

Breaking through the constraints of time, the memories within the bloodline, although this world may seem somewhat unfamiliar and ambiguous, for Zhao Fusheng, as long as his father and mother are present, nothing else matters

Zhao's father did not expect that his words would create a somewhat heavy atmosphere, leading to an immediate sense of awkwardness

His statement was undoubtedly meant to reassure Fan Baobao and Zhao Fusheng, especially since both of them are currently attending university

Fan Jian borrowed from a loan shark. If he really waits a month to repay the debt, that 50,000 yuan may not even be enough to cover the interest. At that time, he might not be able to repay the debts, and the daughter-in-law he was about to have could end up in a disastrous situation.

Zhao Fusheng laughed heartily, while helping Beibei cut the chicken wings into small pieces of meat, he said to several people: "Dad, you don't need to worry. There are so many people going into the sea now, and you have skills, so you will definitely be able to find a job. If that doesn't work, we can always open a shop ourselves"

Zhao Fusheng looked innocently at the mountain of vegetables piling up in front of him

Father, you must take care of your health from now on, as our family is counting on you Zhao Fusheng quickly expressed his filial piety to his father

After all, Zhao Fusheng is the biological son, while I am merely the so-called "daughter-in-law" with no connection established yet.

The current issue is how to make one's father listen to oneself

Therefore, he would ask Zhao Fusheng whether he truly has genuine feelings for Fan Baobao

Then, I will go check on the child

Looking at his son, who was resolute in his determination, Father Zhao hesitated for a moment before lowering his voice to say: "Well, you and the baby are still young, so be careful not to cause any fatalities..."

As we are about to enter the twenty-first century, there are indeed numerous industries in my mind that are profitable and suitable for my father. To put it metaphorically, Zhao Fusheng is like a dealer in a casino, holding too many cards in his hand. A casual distribution of a bomb to my father would be enough for him to dominate the field.

It must be said that although he is a rough man, Zhao's father is quite talented when it comes to soothing children, and he quickly managed to lull Fan Beibei to sleep

For a moment, Li Yuan felt that even if she were to leave this world now, she would not have to worry about her two daughters

In plain terms, 50,000 yuan is not a small amount. The main reason Zhao's father refused Jiang He is largely because he does not want any unexpected issues regarding the money intended for his son to marry.

Zhao's father was indeed somewhat moved, but what he was considering was something else

Upon hearing these words, Zhao Fusheng felt a sudden pang in his heart; for him, the most difficult attachments in this life might be his father and mother

Zhao Fusheng was eating and asked his father

Zhao's father immediately burst into laughter, not expecting that his son would also experience such a setback.

Just a single word from Zhao's father could instantly break his composure

It is often said that children speak without reservation; this little one likely does not yet understand the difference between a brother-in-law and a pot. To her, Zhao Fusheng is the hero who can save her and her mother from the peril they face at home

If that is the case, Zhao's father would feel ashamed to face his son

Zhao Fusheng had a bitter expression on his face: "Well, he asked me what my brother-in-law is..."

Sitting on his own sofa, Zhao Fusheng fell into deep contemplation

Regardless of the circumstances, we are no longer in a feudal society. The so-called commands of parents and the words of matchmakers are merely excuses. Although Zhao's father and mother are very fond of Fan Baobao, they do not wish for their son to marry a woman he does not love

Rather than worrying about the lives and deaths of others, it is better to pay attention to one's own future

Zhao Fusheng is no different; although he is well aware of what Jiang He is doing, he is powerless to prevent other events from occurring, aside from stopping his own parents, because even if he attempts to intervene, no one will heed his advice

Uh... Zhao Fusheng instantly felt that something was terribly wrong with him

Zhao's father looked bewildered, picked up Fan Beibei, and rubbed his stubbled face against the little one's cheek, making the child laugh heartily.

It is often said that truth lies within the range of cannon fire; in essence, this means that only when one is in a position of strength can one possess the power to make decisions

His meaning is quite simple. After all, the debt owed by the Fan family is due in one month. Instead of waiting, Zhao's father might as well use this money to invest in stocks together, a guaranteed profit with no loss. Why not do it?