Chapter 853: Chapter 853: Truly Worthy of Being a Zhao Family Descendant
"Gu Xian can wait a little longer, probably for two or three years. Grandma is anxious but not in a mad rush," Zhao Gushen chuckled.
"But you’re different." Zhao Gushen smiled lightly, "You’re already 37, Fourth Uncle."
Zhao Dingli: "..."
What’s with Zhao Gushen’s tone, heavy with urgency and like he’s frustrated with Zhao Dingli’s inertia!
"Grandma doesn’t need to worry about Gu Xian’s matters for now, so that leaves you," Zhao Gushen kindly reminded Zhao Dingli.
He can’t escape this.
As for Zhao Guqing?
She has high standards, with Zhao Dingye and Sun Qihui overseeing matters.
No need for the old lady to intervene.
She probably wouldn’t trust the introductions from Grandma anyway.
Grandma knows that if the introductions are from families of high status, they might not be interested in Zhao Guqing.
Grandma wouldn’t go looking for dissatisfaction.
If the introductions are from families of lower status, not only would Zhao Dingye and his family not be impressed, but they might even suspect her of having ulterior motives.
Doing something where you can’t get a word of gratitude, Grandma wouldn’t bother.
Although, helping each other as a family isn’t about gaining gratitude or getting something in return.
But a word of thanks, a recognition of kindness, makes everyone happy.
Better than helping ungrateful people.
Even if not seeking return, at least acknowledge the kindness.
If helping only brings blame, who wants to help?
Even if Grandma doesn’t plan to gain benefits from Zhao Dingye’s family, she doesn’t want to be resented either.
Therefore, Grandma doesn’t even bother to intervene.
Just let Zhao Dingye’s family handle it.
Zhao Guqing is only a few months younger than Zhao Gushen, basically of the same age.
Since Grandma isn’t worried about Zhao Guqing, she naturally starts worrying about the long-standing dilemma, Zhao Dingli.
Ye Fei just realized why Zhao Dingli hasn’t been a threat despite being more capable than Zhao Dingye.
Probably because Zhao Dingye feels Zhao Dingli is still single.
When he gets married and has children, they’ll be of the same generation as Zhao Gushen.
To have a grandchild would take several more decades.
Anyway, Zhao Dingli can never catch up, and will always be a generation slower.
No matter what, the position of Family Head won’t fall to Zhao Dingli’s family.
So, even if Zhao Dingli is highly capable, Zhao Dingye never saw him as a competitor.
Since there’s no chance of Zhao Dingli vying for Family Head, his abilities only serve to earn money for the Zhao Family, which is beneficial.
Thus, Zhao Dingye naturally has no reason to suppress Zhao Dingli.
Zhao Dingli said dryly, "Isn’t Xiao Mo enough to entertain Grandma?"
The little one, although playing games, is listening to the adults talk.
He paused his game and turned to look eagerly at Zhao Dingli.
Zhao Dingli: "..."
"Cough!" Zhao Dingli coughed lightly to clear his throat, saying, "I meant, Grandma must be busy taking care of Xiao Mo, right?"
"Not busy at all." Without waiting for Zhao Gushen to speak, the little one replied, "I usually have to go to Kindergarten, so I can’t visit Great-Grandpa and Great-Grandma. Although Kindergarten finishes early, Great-Grandpa and Great-Grandma’s place is too far, going there and back takes time, and I can’t play much there."
"So, I only go on weekends." The little one smiled broadly at Zhao Dingli, "Fourth Grandpa, don’t worry! Great-Grandma has plenty of time."
Zhao Dingli: "..."
It’s no surprise he’s truly part of the Lao Zhao clan.
After speaking, the little one resumed his game.
After all, it’s not his family’s worry, so he’s completely stress-free.
The third old man laughed heartily beside them.
This little kid is too clever.
The third old man couldn’t help but feel envious of the old master and old lady.
Even if the little one visits old houses once a week, having such a lively and quirky little one adds so much fun.
With this little one entertaining them, the old master and old lady must be living very joyfully.
The third old man, watching with envy, wants Zhao Dingli to hurry up and get married and have kids.
Having a grandchild to entertain him would bring happiness and liven things up.
However, the third old man knows waiting for Zhao Dingli probably means waiting for an unknown length of time.
The third old man said to the little one, "Xiao Mo, you said before you’d often visit Third Great-Grandpa."
Upon hearing that, the little one paused his game again, turned to face the third old man, and seriously nodded, "Third Great-Grandpa, I promised you, I’ll definitely keep my word!"
"Good, good." The third old man smiled widely.
Then kindly added, "You go back to the old house every week, it’s tiring."
Zhao Dingli’s mouth twitched slightly.
Listening to the third old man makes it seem like the little kid is managing affairs day and night.
"Moreover, once you’re in elementary school, entering Jixia Academy, you’ll have to excel in all subjects and learn many extracurricular things," the third old man said.
Currently, the little one is just in Kindergarten, not yet at Jixia Academy.
Ye Fei thinks since the future burden will be heavier once at Jixia Academy.
Then it’s best to let him fully enjoy childhood while still in Kindergarten.
Luckily, Jixia Academy’s preschool doesn’t teach anything beyond the program.
So even if he doesn’t attend Jixia Academy while in Kindergarten, he won’t fall behind.
"If you can visit during small holiday breaks like Labor Day, National Day, and Mid-Autumn Festival, I’ll be very happy," said the third old man.
Although Qingming is also a small holiday...
Visiting during Qingming...
That’s kind of unlucky.
After all, he’s still alive, right?
The little one nodded happily, "I remember! I will definitely visit Third Great-Grandpa."
The third old man nodded, feeling so happy he almost wanted to cry.
The third old lady has been gone for 5 years.
Though Zhao Dingli usually visits on weekends.
It’s not every weekend, due to work, sometimes there’s overtime or business trips.
Moreover, the third old man hopes Zhao Dingli won’t always return home.
He should use his off time to meet good girls.
Hurrying up to start a family is better than anything.
Normally, the third old man feels lonely at home.
Even with caregivers and servants around.
It’s a different feeling.
Now, the little one promises to visit him during holidays.
The third old man feels he finally has something to look forward to.
No longer feeling every day is dull.
"By the way, Ye Fei, after the holidays, you’ll continue the competition, right?" Zhao Dingli asked.
