Chapter 416: The Picture Album
Translator: End less Fantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
This topic was too heavy, and Sang Qianqian didn’t know how to respond.
Old Lady Zhen was depressed for a while before she muttered, “There’s no need for the birthday banquet to be too ostentatious or too deliberate. It’s fine as long as the family is around and high-spirited. Qianqian, help me come up with some ideas and discuss with Hanyu how the banquet can go smoothly.”
She sighed a little. “I’m old and out of touch with society. Compared to an old antique like me, Yiping would definitely be able to accept it if you and Hanyu helped arrange things.”
“Yes, no problem.” Sang Qianqian quickly nodded.
The old lady looked at Zhen Zhu, who had her head lowered and was silent, and said in a pleading tone, “Zhuzhu, can you please go to the banquet for Grandma’s sake? No matter how bad he was, he’s still your father… Right now, he’s in a special case. If you are willing to celebrate his birthday, he will definitely be happy.”
“I might not have the time.” Zhen Zhu pulled a long face.
“It won’t take much time. Just go and meet him once, or try and persuade him on behalf of Grandma. No matter what, he would still consider your words.”
Old Lady Zhen looked at her expectantly and said meaningfully, “I heard from Hanyu that he listens to your suggestions in the company.”
In the previous project team’s advancement plan, there were a few plans that Zhen Yiping thought were too risky, and he didn’t approve of them.
Later on, Zhen Zhu directly went to meet him with the proposal, and he eventually agreed.
Afterward, facts proved that the project’s final progress went on smoothly, and they managed to achieve great results.
Zhen Zhu’s eyebrows didn’t even move. “He didn’t listen to my advice; It was his own judgment. He did have an issue with it in the first place, all 1 did was argue and convince him.”
“When it comes to decisions involving the company, there have never been many people who can make your father change his mind.”
The old lady did not mind Zhen Zhu’s attitude. Instead, she looked pleased. “Hanyu is one person, and you are another.”
She held Zhen Zhu’s hand. “Zhuzhu, I’m begging you. Help me, okay?”
“I can’t afford to have you begging me, Grandma. My words might not help change anything.”
Zhen Zhu’s tone wasn’t so tough anymore. She wasn’t used to the usually kind and dignified old lady lowering her stance like this.
Moreover, she had an agreement with Shen Hanyu, and he had reminded her that things might not be as she thought.
She also had a hidden concern in her heart. What if she really had wronged Zhen Yiping all these years?
“It’s better if you’re willing to persuade him rather than not wanting to.”
Seeing that Zhen Zhu had the intention to relent, the old lady was overjoyed. “Then it’s settled?”
Zhen Zhu nodded perfunctorily. “You called me here today to talk about this, right? Now that I’m done, I should leave.”
She looked at Sang Qianqian. “When Cousin-in-law has booked a place, just let me know.”
Old Lady Zhen wanted to say something but hesitated. In the end, she reminded Zhen Zhu, “Your father’s birthday is the day after tomorrow, which is the 18th.”
The old lady’s expression was solemn. “Zhuzhu, Grandma will be waiting for you.”
*
Zhen Zhu had no choice but to agree to Old Lady Zhen’s request, so she couldn’t help but feel a little stifled after leaving the Zhen family’s residence.
She had indeed been in contact with Zhen Yiping a lot in the company recently because of her work.
However, the grudges and estrangement from back then hadn’t disappeared at all. Now, she would have to go to his birthday banquet for no reason but only to persuade him into going to the hospital. No matter how she thought about it, she was unhappy.
On the way back, she made an overseas call to Shen Hanyu, but he only picked up after a long time.
Shen Hanyu’s voice was low. “What’s the matter?”
“Cousin, how’s the investigation going on the matter you promised me?”
Zhen Zhu was a little dissatisfied. “How much longer do 1 have to wait?”
“I’ll give you a clear explanation when 1 come back this time,” Shen Hanyu said in a deep voice.
“You went on a business trip this time because of me?”
Zhen Zhu’s heart trembled. “You’ve already found out?”
“Yes,” Shen Hanyu said briefly.
Her tone was urgent. “When are you coming back?”
“The day after tomorrow.” Shen Hanyu paused and added, “On your father’s birthday.”
She had wanted to ask him about the results of his investigation and whether Zhen Yiping was really related to her mother’s death or not.
However, Shen Hanyu seemed to be busy at the other end of the line. The call was cut off as soon as he finished speaking.
The thought of finding out the truth about her mother’s death made her emotions fluctuate, and she couldn’t calm down for a long time.
Soon, her phone rang again. She thought it was Shen Hanyu, so she quickly picked it up.
On the other end, it was a middle-aged man’s voice. “Hello, is this Zhuzhu?”
The voice sounded unfamiliar, but this man seemed to be addressing her in a very intimate and close way.
“And you are?”
“I’m Zhen Chongming, your seventh uncle.”
The man’s voice was gentle and had a hint of a smile. “Zhuzhu, do you still remember me?”
Of course, Zhen Zhu remembered him. Not long ago, Tang Bochuan had just told her about her seventh uncle’s past ‘misdemeanors’.
Zhen Chongming was ranked seventh in the Zhen family. Old Man Zhen only trusted him deeply, and he later became Zhen Yiping’s right-hand man.
It was a pity that he had never recognized his position and was a little impatient, so he was later dealt with coldly by Zhen Yiping and took up a sinecure in the group.
Instead of restricting himself, he secretly stirred up trouble. Not long ago, he even secretly colluded with the group’s competitors and almost caused huge losses.
Fortunately, Shen Hanyu felt that something was wrong and stopped Zhen Chongming in time. Zhen Yiping let him retire on account of their past relationship, which saved his reputation in his later years.
To be honest, Zhen Zhu didn’t have much of an impression of this so-called Seventh Uncle. Moreover, she didn’t view these kinds of traitors too kindly.
“Just call me Zhen Zhu.”
“Anyway, what’s the matter?” Zhen Zhu asked coldly.
“Seventh Uncle hasn’t talked to you ever since you returned to the company.”
Zhen Chongming smiled and said, “Are you free tomorrow? Seventh Uncle will treat you to a meal.”
“Seventh Uncle, you must know that I’m working in the company now. My boss is Deputy General Manager Xu Kejing.”
Zhen Zhu said indifferently, “Besides, I’m busy with a project and have to work overtime tomorrow. I’m very busy and I’m afraid I won’t have time to go.”
“It’s fine. We can talk whenever you have time.”
Zhen Chongming was very patient. “Seventh Uncle will contact you again after you’re done with your work for the next few days.”
“If you need anything,”
Zhen Zhu said lightly, “You can just tell me over the phone.”
“It’s better to talk face to face. It wouldn’t be convenient to talk over the phone.” He chuckled.
Zhen Zhu frowned. This person was so mysterious and sneaky. She didn’t know what he was up to.
She immediately lost her patience. “Fine, then we’ll discuss it soon.”
She made up her mind that even if this person called to meet again, she would not bother with him.
*
Sang Qianqian left the Zhen family’s residence and got into the car. She immediately took out her phone and saw that Xie Shi’an had already replied to her message.
He never doubted Sang Qianqian’s words, especially when it concerned Ruan Xiaodie’s illness.
[There are quite a few of them, so 1 took some photos.]
Xie Shian, [Take a look at this one first. If it’s not enough, I’ll take another photo and send it over.]
Sang Qianqian’s fingers trembled slightly. She calmed herself down and tapped the top of the message board.
The next moment, the pictures sent entered her eyes one by one..