It was mealtime.
Grandpa Zhou, Zhou You, and Wen Baozhu were sitting at the dining table having a meal.
Zhou You was full of energy throughout the meal. She kept asking Wen Baozhu about interesting things during her school days.
Grandpa Zhou couldn't stand it anymore and said, "..."
Wen Baozhu wasn't bored at all. She told Zhou You anything she could think of.
"I studied in the mainland. I don't know if Hong Kong would be more interesting."
When Wen Baozhu finished speaking, she didn't forget to put the emphasis back on Zhou You. "If you go to school in the future, you can tell me the differences."
"Sure! No problem!"
Zhou You didn't think and agreed quickly. But she realized what she said immediately. She coughed awkwardly. "If I have this plan..."
Grandpa Zhou and Wen Baozhu exchanged a look and smiled at the same time.
It seemed that sending Baozhu to school was a done deal.
After the meal, Zhou You started yawning. Stella saw that Grandpa Zhou and Wen Baozhu wanted to talk alone. So she took Zhou You back to the room for a lunch break.
Wen Baozhu saw the cigars on display in the study. She took the initiative to mention the topic. "Does Grandpa Zhou have an interest in cigars?"
She tried to figure out his preference in advance so that she could choose the right gift for him next time.
"I used to buy some. But I don't touch them anymore." Grandpa Zhou shook his head and laughed. "I have paid more attention to health preservation in the past few years. I want to live longer."
Living longer was also for spending more time with Zhou You.
Wen Baozhu understood this painstaking effort.
Wen Baozhu asked, "If Zhou You goes to school later, which school do you plan to send her to?"
"I'll see what she likes at that time. I have funded several schools in the past two years. If she is willing to go, I will feel more at ease."
The topic finally came to the point. Wen Baozhu took the initiative to throw out the reason for her visit today. "I would like to cooperate with you on the project of educational funding."
Grandpa Zhou wasn't surprised. He just raised his eyebrows. "Did A Lian send you here?"
Wen Baozhu immediately corrected him. "I'm representing the Fu Group. I would like to ask you to give advice on our charity project this year."
Grandpa Zhou had a sharp eye. "Is the Fu Group trying to share the dividends of educational charity? They are afraid that the public will think that they are hypocritical. They want me to take the lead?"
In the business world, there was no real humility.
It was just that I used you and you used me. Everyone laughed and divided the cake. They shook hands and made peace.
It seemed to be a good negotiation. But in fact, they were competing for every inch of land.
It was just a group of well-dressed beasts grabbing territory.
Wen Baozhu knew that she would be seen through. She didn't plan to whitewash her purpose. "This is a plan I proposed when I attended the charity law press conference last year. Since I said something nice at that time, I have to do things nicely."
Grandpa Zhou didn't continue to argue with her. He just sighed. "Xiao Wen, you are deliberately making it difficult for me."
Wen Baozhu lowered her eyelashes.
She knew what she was doing.
She had saved Grandpa Zhou. This was the first time she helped him; today, she had persuaded Zhou You to try to go to school. This was the second time she helped him.
In today's world, it was the most difficult to owe favors.
But she was kind and lucky. She had the favor of Grandpa Zhou in her hands. As long as she didn't kill or set fire, he really had no reason to refuse.
"I have a close relationship with A Lian. Zoey relied on him as an uncle when she was young. If he needs help, it's just a phone call away."
But—
"I'll ask you one more time. Who gave you this idea?"
Grandpa Zhou sat up straight and held a walking stick in his hand. "You don't have to worry about someone causing you trouble. Although my old bones aren't as good as when I was young, I can still support you in Hong Kong."
When he said this, Grandpa Zhou was full of energy and was full of the majesty of an elder.
The Zhou family didn't show their power. But if they stamped their feet, although Hong Kong wouldn't become ruins, it would still tremble.
No one would not give him, Grandpa Zhou, face.
Wen Baozhu's expression remained unchanged. "No one. I want to ask you for help myself."
"Hey, you silly girl."
Grandpa Zhou shook his head and sighed. "You know I owe you a favor. Why don't you ask for anything else? You have to talk about cooperation and earn a good reputation for the Fu family."
If a man does not think of himself, heaven and earth will destroy him.
But this girl was always stupid. She used her own favor to pay for others.
Wen Baozhu explained, "I'm working in the Fu Group now. I have to do my job when I get paid. Otherwise, I'll be looked down upon."
"Don't try to fool me with that." Grandpa Zhou snorted softly. "There are thousands of talents in Hong Kong. Why does the Fu family have to take you?"
"It shows that I have excellent talent and intelligence."
Hearing this, Grandpa Zhou was stunned for a moment. Then he laughed. "I don't see how intelligent you are. But you are the most stubborn."
Grandpa Zhou looked at her and couldn't bear it. "Xiao Wen, it's not as easy to make a living in Hong Kong as you think."
"If you are having a hard time, I can let you live in the Zhou family. You can accompany Zoey every day in the future. If you want to study or work, I can arrange it for you. Why do you have to..."
He didn't say the second half of the sentence. But Wen Baozhu understood what he meant.
Why do you have to jump into this big dye vat?
In a foreign land, Wen Baozhu's nose was sour when she received the sincere care of the old man without any other interests.
How lucky she was. Everyone she met was good to her.
"Grandpa Zhou, thank you for telling me so much. Since this is the case, I'll tell you directly."
Grandpa Zhou looked up.
Wen Baozhu, "I'm not working for Mr. Fu. I'm working for Mrs. Li."
"...What's the difference?" Grandpa Zhou frowned. "If you interfere in the fight between their mother and son, do you think you can retreat unscathed?"
"No. So I have no choice."
Wen Baozhu smiled. "Hong Kong is full of riches. Some people live in big houses while some people sleep in pigeon cages. You won't live to tomorrow if you live in comfort. I just want to take a gamble for myself."
"For yourself?"
Wen Baozhu repeated, "Yes, for myself."
Grandpa Zhou was surprised. He looked at Wen Baozhu again. He couldn't believe it.
After a long time, he nodded. There was helplessness in his eyes and he was full of admiration for her. "If you are doing this for A Lian or Wen Shu, I will advise you to think more. But since you are doing this for yourself, I'm willing to help you."
Young people had drive and ideas. Why wouldn't he help?
Moreover, this wasn't an ordinary young person.
Finally, she heard Grandpa Zhou agree. There was joy in Wen Baozhu's eyes. "Thank you, Grandpa Zhou. I'll..."
"But I'm limited in energy. I just handed this project to someone else this year."
Grandpa Zhou gave her a sweet date. But he immediately splashed a bucket of cold water on her. "I'm unable to do it. My adopted son is in charge of this section. You can communicate with him later. Is that okay?"
Wen Baozhu forced a smile and nodded. She said, "No problem."
No problem. Even if there was a problem, she had to say there was no problem.