He didn't want to be outdone by people who were not as good as him because of his family background and family lineage, and lose the opportunities that should have belonged to him.
He smiled and said, "I just want a short-term shelter. As for how far I can go and how high I can climb, that's up to me."
Lan Zhuojing frowned: "Only three years?"
Shen Xingzhou nodded: “Three years is enough!”
Lan Zhuojing and Lan Guoxiong looked at each other with different expressions.
Lan Zhuojing thought that this kid was quite nice since he only asked for these little things.
Lan Guoxiong felt that this guy was really unfathomable and very cunning.
Just when Lan Zhuojing was about to nod and Lan Guoxiong was about to speak out to stop his silly son, Lan Zhuochi's energetic and excited voice came: "Old Shen, are you here?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he pushed the door open and walked in, rushing directly in front of Shen Xingzhou, jumping suddenly and jumping on him, "Ahhhhh, you are here, I missed you so much,"
Lan Zhuojing laughed and scolded: "Xiao Chi, come down quickly, don't be so impolite."
"Brother, what do you know? Lao Shen and I are brothers."
Shen Xingzhou's mouth twitched and he pulled the man down.
You are just a little brat, who calls you a brother?
"Old Shen, are you guys done talking? How was it?"
Lan Zhuochi stood in front of him, crossed his arms, and squinted at Lan Guoxiong, "Old man, you'd better agree to whatever conditions Old Shen has, otherwise I won't agree, and I will look down on you!"
Lan Guoxiong looked at this brat whose elbow was bent and said through gritted teeth: "I know."
Lan Zhuochi continued, "Remember to give them some extra money. I ate a lot of their food in Hong Kong City."
Seeing that Grandpa Lan's face was getting darker and darker, and he was about to lose control of his temper, Lan Zhuojing stepped forward and pulled Lan Zhuochi aside, "Little brother, Dad has agreed to your elder brother Shen's request. Be good and take your elder brother Shen out for a walk."
Lan Zhuochi looked at Chen Xingzhou and said excitedly: "Come on, go to my room, I have something good to show you."
Shen Xingzhou also knew that they, father and son, should still discuss something, so he followed him out.
After he left, Lan Guoxiong snorted coldly: "I'm still considering it. I haven't said I'll agree to it."
Lan Zhuojing said: "I see that this man has a cold personality, but his eyes look clear. He doesn't look like someone who would deliberately cause trouble. It shouldn't be a big deal for us to protect him for three years."
Lan Guoxiong stared at him. The more he looked, the more he felt that although his eldest son had well-developed limbs, his mind was rather simple.
"Since that kid dared to reject my suggestion of upgrading two levels in two years, it proves that he has confidence in his ability. I'm afraid what he wants to do is higher than two levels."
Lan Zhuojing smiled, "So what? It's only natural that capable people should be promoted to higher positions, isn't that right?"
Lan Guoxiong sighed: "Can those who are capable really get promoted?"
"After so many years, you really can't see clearly. There are too many twists and turns here. Boss, think about Ye Lin who works in the government in the next street. Doesn't he have talent?"
He took a sip of water and explained the situation to his son. "Yes, he made many contributions during his tenure and never made any mistakes. But another person who was not as good as him was promoted. Do you know why?"
"Anyone with talent can only have a smooth career unless he has an extraordinary background and family. It is not that easy for a talented person from a poor family to rise to become a nobleman..."
Lan Guoxiong suddenly smiled. "Just now, that kid said that he has a stubborn temper, which means he doesn't know how to flatter. It will take us a lot of effort to protect such a person. It's not just a one-time deal, but three years..."
"In three years, who knows how high he can go? You know, the higher you go, the harder it is,"
Lan Zhuojing was silent for a moment, then looked up at his father, "Dad, if I really can't come back, Mom's illness won't be cured, and you won't be able to let it go. This favor is too great, I must repay it."
"Do we want others to say that our Lan family is ungrateful?"
Lan Guoxiong sneered: "Did I say I disagree?"
He was very angry with the two unfilial sons today, and slammed the table fiercely, "I am teaching you the truth, can't you hear it, ah..."
"Every one of you is a rebellious son. It makes me so angry. Get out of here."
Lan Zhuojing rubbed the tip of his nose and said, "Then I'll have someone notify Comrade Shen."
On the other side, Shen Xingzhou came to his room amid Lan Zhuochi's chattering, "Old Shen, please sit down,"
Lan Zhuochi pulled him to sit on the bed. He sat cross-legged to one side, staring at him with his big eyes.
Shen Xingzhou was helpless, "Why are you looking at me?"
He leaned in front of Shen Xingzhou and asked, “What happened on the day you sent me off?”
Shen Xingzhou rubbed the top of his head and pushed him away, “It’s okay,”
He smiled and said, "I'm glad you're okay. You don't know, I wanted to get off the boat, but Grandpa Song knocked me out. I was worried for a while when I woke up."
Shen Xingzhou was a little amused, “I remember that I wasn’t very nice to you in Hong Kong City.”
He really didn't understand why Lan Zhuochi was so nice to him and even elbowed him in front of Lan Guoxiong.
If he were an adult, he might think he was overthinking and wonder if there was some conspiracy, but this little kid was only ten years old, and he didn't think he was up to anything.
So he is really helping him, why?
Lan Zhuochi pretended to be an adult and patted his chest. "A real man should repay a favor. You saved me. Although you didn't treat me well, I can see that you are a good person."
When Shen Xingzhou rescued him, there were pursuers. He had to deal with the people behind him while protecting him. When the person behind him opened the wooden warehouse, he also protected him in his arms.
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