C107 (1/2)

”Alright,” Ning Zhiyuan slapped the table, ”Brother Ran, it is indeed wonderful. I will start tomorrow to settle these matters and settle everything before next Wednesday. I will let you and the little miss have a smooth journey on Wednesday.” Ning Zhiyuan was calculating how long it would take for him to do these things.

”Good, Zhiyuan, you truly are my good brother.” Tao Ran was somewhat touched.

”Brother Ran, what are you saying?” Ning Zhiyuan laughed loudly. ”But Brother Ran, if you leave in the future, I'm afraid we won't have a chance to meet again …” Thinking of this, Ning Zhiyuan felt a little gloomy.

”Zhiyuan, we will always be brothers.” Tao Ran smiled as he filled Ning Zhiyuan's glass with juice. After all, they had to drive a car, so they couldn't drink. Besides, drinking was a mistake at the moment.

”Brother Ran, I'll go and tell the young lady what your plan is.” Ning Zhiyuan suddenly thought of something even more important.

”There's no need. As long as you're prepared, it's good enough. Yao Yao's movements are not very stable right now. It's best to let her rest on her laurels.” Tao Ran stopped Ning Zhiyuan. He truly cared about his little sister's body.

”That's true.” Ning Zhiyuan nodded, feeling that Tao Ran's words made sense.

”Haha, hurry up and eat. After eating, go home. If you go home late, grandpa will definitely be suspicious.” Tao Ran knew that moving was inconvenient, so he had to be careful.

The two of them rushed home after a while.

”Ah Ran, Zhiyuan, what took you so long?” Tao Weiguang rushed over as soon as the two entered the house with a reproachful look on his face.

”Grandfather, Zhiyuan and I have discussed the development of the West Mountain at the company. After all, we are both working at the same time and cannot become an independent entity in the North Fourth Ring High Tower.” Tao Ran explained.

”Have you eaten?” Ever since Tao Tian had left, Ning Zhiyuan had been living in the Tao family. It was Tao Weiguang's idea to stay at home, as he always said that after Tao Tian had left, the house had become a little cold. In any case, Ning Zhiyuan was living alone.

Ning Zhiyuan would rather do as he says …

”Yes, I have. Brother Ran brought me out to eat.” Ning Zhiyuan said.

”Hurry, I got Sister Yun to prepare the Blood Swallow nest. The two of you work so hard, come and have a taste.” As Tao Weiguang said this, he pulled the two of them to the dining table. Yun-jie carried the bird's nest to them, and the two of them wolfed down their food.

Tao Ran felt a chill in his heart as he looked at Tao Weiguang who was looking at him with a familiar and loving gaze.

What kind of mental fortitude did he need to have in order to be able to do this?! Tao Ran couldn't help but admire him in his heart. Previously, when he didn't know the truth, he didn't think much of it. But now that he understood the many complicated stories behind this, he realized that his grandfather was the real schemer.

The two of them lowered their heads and wolfed down the entire cup of blood.

”Grandfather, we've finished eating. We've all gone to rest. You've waited for us all night, you should be tired by now.” Tao Ran looked up and met Tao Weiguang's loving gaze

”Ah Ran, you're not young anymore. You should consider finding a wife.” Tao Weiguang slowly said.

”Grandfather, why are you saying all this in such a good manner?” Tao Ran was completely unsettled by Tao Weiguang's words. After all, he was currently mulling over a plan to escape from his grandfather's side. Having his warmth today really made him feel a little uneasy.

”Ah Ran, don't mind this grandpa's nagging. Grandpa wants to, once you're married, I'll pass on this Tao family's company to you.”

After Tao Weiguo finished speaking, he lightly coughed twice.

”Grandpa, why are you coughing? Did you catch a cold?” Tao Ran looked at Tao Weiguang's weak appearance and his soft nerves were affected. The Tao Weiguang in front of him didn't look like the person he was in at all. However, he was a kind-hearted old man with a weak body.

Tao Ran stared fixedly at his grandfather with a profound gaze, as if he wanted to see some other color from his grandfather's benevolent appearance.

”Ah Ran, what do you think about answering grandpa?” Tao Weiguang refused to give up. The reason why he acted out this show of warmth was because he was aware of Tao Ran's recent actions. Although he did not find any substantial evidence, he already knew that Tao Ran wanted to betray him.

He knew that Tao Ran valued friendship greatly. Otherwise, he wouldn't have risked his life just for the little girl Tao Tian. Now, he was going to use Tao Ran's kindness to keep Tao Ran here.

”Grandfather, don't say that.” Tao Ran lightly patted Tao Weiguang's back, trying to help him get better.

”Finding a wife is not something that can be found overnight either. Grandfather, with you being so old, living another hundred years won't be a problem. Don't be in such a hurry. Leave Tao Shi in my care.” Tao Ran wanted to shirk his responsibility. After all, the most important matter at hand was the pregnant Tao Tian, and his grandfather had to hand over the Tao Clan at this time. What should he do?

”Ah Ran, the reason grandfather has groomed you for so many years is for today. If you don't agree, grandfather …” Cough cough, grandpa is too sad … ” Tao Weiguang was moved.

”Grandfather, I …”

”Aran, are you not willing?” Tao Weiguang looked expectantly at Tao Ran.

”Grandfather, I …” Tao Ran had an awkward expression and did not want to agree.

”Brother Ran, just agree to the old master's request.” Ning Zhiyuan, who hadn't spoken a word, signaled Tao Ran to accept the offer.

”Ugh …” Tao Ran dragged out his voice, ”Grandfather, don't worry. I'm just afraid that I'm too inexperienced to take on such a heavy responsibility.” Tao Ran nodded in agreement with Tao Weiguang's suggestion.

”Haha, this is my grandson, grandpa. I've been looking forward to this day ever since you were 5 years old.” Tao Weiguang laughed, ”Tomorrow, in the morning, come with me to the company. I want to give you everything I have, little by little.

Hearing Tao Weiguang arrange things like this, Tao Ran was startled. This meant that in the short term, he wouldn't have time to arrange matters of leaving with Tao Tian. It was unknown if his grandfather had already noticed the matter of him and Tao Tian.

”Alright, alright, this is my good grandson. I'm relieved. It's getting late. Grandfather is going to rest. You two brothers should go to bed as well.” Tao Weiguang looked at the two of them thoughtfully before he leaned on his walking stick and walked upstairs.

Ning Zhiyuan and Tao Ran were left speechless in the spacious living room.