Zhang Hongmei certainly wouldn't get involved in their problems. However, she was quite happy to know that Zhao Haozheng could stay a little longer.

A straw mat was laid out on the ground in the yard, and the seven children sat on it to play. Anne was the oldest, and everyone followed her lead.

She and Danny felt no awkwardness with the four children at all, and got along very well.

"Carlos, how are your godparents' health?"

“Mom has high blood pressure, otherwise she would have come this time too. It’s Dad who disagreed.”

"If you have high blood pressure, try not to overwork yourself. As you get older, all sorts of illnesses will start to appear."

"Yes, she's keeping an eye on it herself. You don't need to worry. She brought more formula for her sons this time than last time. It was all pre-ordered. Also, I brought you a computer this time; Wyatt said you should need one."

"Well, it doesn't matter here. I've already started introducing solid foods to them. Formula alone isn't enough."

They were chatting and laughing, and the children were getting along very well as well.

It was past 10 p.m. when Liu Jingsong took Annie and Daniel out into the alley. They saw the stone lions on both sides of the front door and thought they looked particularly majestic.

Children are naturally curious about these things. The three of them went out and returned in about fifteen minutes, because Daniel didn't want to stay; he wanted to stay with Zhang Hongmei.

The next day, Zhang Hongmei was reading Wang Xinyi's letter. She was surprised to learn that the couple had taken a liking to Lu Xing and wanted her to arrange a meeting between Lu Xing and Zhao Haozheng.

Thinking about the two of them, I really don't know what they could have in common. Besides, Lu Xing is seventeen years old now. I really can't figure out how that quiet girl could have caught Wang Xinyi's eye.

Lu Jing was asked to call Lu Xing over. She usually stayed in her room or went out to check accounts at various factories.

Zhao Hao had just finished resting when he strolled into the living room and saw a girl talking to Zhang Hongmei.

"Come, let me introduce you. This is my chief accountant, Lu Xing."

Lu Xing, this is Zhao Haozheng, the person in charge in the US.

The two shook hands, and Zhao Hao was starting to find it interesting; this little girl's hands weren't as soft as other women's.

"Zhao Haozheng, are you planning to go to the textile factory?"

“Go ahead, and I also need to check out the new factory in Shandong.”

"Okay, then go find Lu Xing to give you the accounts from both factories."

Zhang Hongmei created an opportunity for the two of them to get to know each other first and see if they could spark a romance.

Zhang Hongmei smiled, realizing she had become a matchmaker herself.

Carlos woke up later than Zhao Haozheng. When he arrived, the seven children were already playing on the floor. Daniel was very patient in teaching the third child to walk. But this lazybones just stood there without moving.

Carlos found it very amusing. He also took off his shoes, sat on the mat, and picked up the eldest brother who was closest to him.

Zhang Zhenye stared at Carlos, then suddenly reached out and touched Carlos's eyes. A look of curiosity appeared on his usually expressionless face.

“Hongmei, this child only looks a little like you in the mouth.”

"That's right, it's a waste of time to have him." Zhang Hongmei was still a little resentful. That shameless man even said it was because his genes were strong.

The leader saw Carlos close his eyes, withdrew his hand, and looked at the person face to face with him with a puzzled expression.

"Hongmei, what's his name?"

"He's the eldest, the one sitting on the ground next to him is the second eldest, the third eldest is the one who's competing with Daniel, and the fourth eldest is the one in Annie's arms."

“I know that your ancient tradition is that the eldest son inherits the family business.”

"Hehe, that saying doesn't exist anymore, but the fourth son will definitely inherit the Gu family business. His name is Gu Yaozu."

"What's wrong with Gu Yaozu? It's a nice-sounding name." Gu Chuanming entered the living room, and he wouldn't tolerate anyone having a bad word to say about the fourth son.

"Grandpa, why are you back?"

"Zhou Shixiong is fine too."

Carlos, holding his eldest son, quickly stood up and said, "Grandpa, hello!"

Anne and Daniel, the two children, also affectionately called their great-grandfather "Great-Grandpa".

"Hehe, sit down, Annie. Don't you think the fourth one is the most well-behaved?"

This stumped Annie. She had been keeping the fourth child under her wing because he was always causing trouble for the third, which was why she was limiting his presence. But with her great-grandfather asking this, she really didn't know how to answer.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "Great-Grandpa, the fourth son is too lively."

Zhang Hongmei burst out laughing when she heard Annie's answer. However, there was nothing wrong with that answer.

When the fourth brother saw Gu Chuanming coming over, he immediately reached out to ask him for a hug.

"Hehe, my fourth child is the smartest."

Zhang Hongmei was helpless. The children were still young, but when they grew up and became more sensible, if Gu Chuanming still said the same thing, the other three would feel resentful.

It's fine if what you're saying is true, but this is clearly biased!

"grandfather!"

"Alright, alright, I was just saying it offhand. How could my grandson, Gu Chuanming's grandson, not be smart?"

Zhang Hongmei was truly at her wit's end.

Carlos sat with his eldest son in his arms, legs crossed, letting the eldest sit on his lap. Then he picked up his second son.

The second brother glanced calmly at Carlos, then continued playing with his toy. It was a nine-linked ring set that Zhang Shouyi had brought back. Each of the four of them had one. These were the ones the eldest and second brothers usually carried. The remaining two... well, let's not even mention them!

Carlos found it incredible to have two children, who were 90% alike, in his arms. He looked at the older child on the left, who was engrossed in playing with a Rubik's Cube, and at the younger child on the right, who was working on a nine-link puzzle.

Carlos felt his heart melt completely.

This time, Mom insisted on coming alone. Actually, I was afraid to see the four children. But after actually seeing them, I realized how ridiculous my previous thoughts were.

That evening, everyone in the family was present for dinner, including the old lady and Hu Aifen.

Zhao Hao was making the old lady very happy; she really liked this young man.

The old lady gave well-behaved Annie another toy, a jade pendant. It was an old item, probably used to be handled and played with often, so the jade looked particularly warm and smooth.

Daniel also received a jade pendant, though its quality was average. However, the meaning behind the design was exceptionally auspicious, but to foreigners, all jade was just jade, and there was no difference between them.

The next day, Zhao Hao set off, accompanied by Lu Jing. Lu Xing couldn't go out freely; she was in charge of the family accounts, so they needed to find her an assistant soon. Otherwise, it would be troublesome if something unexpected happened.

Carlos didn't go anywhere; he just spent all day playing with the seven children. He seemed incredibly patient.

No one knows how he does it, but as soon as he sits down, his two eldest sons automatically climb onto his lap. Zhang Shouyi doesn't know this, otherwise he'd probably be quite jealous.