"Young Master Yan, there's no need to bring up the past."
Zong Mao's attitude was noticeably more arrogant than last time.
Yan Shao naturally understood that Zong Mao probably hated him because of his repeated obstruction during this period.
But there was nothing he could do about it. At the time, whether he was standing on the side of Bai Shao or Zong Zhe's friend, he couldn't possibly hand Xiao Lu Zi over to someone who suddenly appeared out of nowhere, even if that person was Xiao Lu Zi's biological grandparents.
At this moment, Yan Shao, like Zhu Qianying, was also vaguely worried about Bai Shao and Xiao Luzi's future prospects.
Or rather, there's nothing to worry about with Xiao Luzi. After all, she's Zong Zhe's only child. No matter how heartless Zong Mao and his wife are, they wouldn't go so far as to harm their only granddaughter.
As for Bai Shao, she will have no name or status in the Zong family from now on, and those days will probably be quite difficult.
Zhu Qianying made an excuse that she still had some things to pack and woke up her friend. The two of them went into the bedroom together.
As soon as the door closed, Zhu Qianying looked at Bai Shao with concern.
"Xiao Shao, have you really thought this through?"
Bai Shao looked up at her and nodded without hesitation, "Yes, I've thought it through!"
Zhu Qianying stared intently at Bai Shao, while Bai Shao quietly met her gaze, her eyes filled with an unwavering determination that no one could shake.
Meeting her friend's gaze, Zhu Qianying knew that nothing she said would make a difference.
He had no choice but to reach out and hug her, whispering in her ear, "Xiao Shao, if anything happens, remember to call me, or you can call Young Master Yan directly. Although he's not very capable, he can still help with some things."
Zhu Qianying was afraid that after her friend left, she would have to endure all the hardships alone.
"I will protect Xiaoluzi, myself, and my dad, so don't worry." Bai Shao patted her back and reassured her in return.
Thus, Zhu Qianying had no choice but to swallow all her words of advice.
The two chatted for a few minutes in the bedroom, afraid that Zongmao and his wife would become suspicious, and then returned to the living room after only a few minutes.
Yan Shao was chatting with Zong Mao and his wife about trivial matters when he saw them come out. He got up, took the phone, and went to the side to make a call.
"Bai Shao, quit your job!"
As soon as Yan Shao left, Zong Mao spoke to Bai Shao in a very forceful manner.
Zhu Qianying looked at her friend in astonishment, thinking that if it were a few years ago, her friend would definitely have lost her temper immediately.
But the white peony in front of me is not the same white peony as it was a few years ago.
"Mr. Zong, let's talk about this later. I'm still on vacation. Let me go back to the company and see what's going on."
Clearly, Bai Shao wanted to keep her job.
Zong Mao wouldn't allow her to play games. "We Zong family members don't have the right to seek employment at outside companies. Don't wait any longer. I'll have Jiang Qi talk to your boss directly in a bit. Don't worry about compensation or anything."
When Yan Shao told Zhu Qianying that Zong Zhe's parents were not easy to get along with, Zhu Qianying assumed they were similar to Yan Shao's uncle, Yan Yuan, only with a cold appearance but a warm heart.
But after witnessing it firsthand, Zhu Qianying realized that she had made a huge mistake.
"Elder Zong, I want to handle this matter myself."
Bai Shao also hardened her stance. Of course, she still spoke quite politely, but her tone was unwavering and unquestionable.
Zong Mao snorted, "I'll give you a week. If you can't handle it, I'll have Jiang Qi take the compensation to your boss."
Hearing this, Zhu Qianying was a little annoyed. She opened her mouth to say a few words for her friend, but Bai Shao tugged at her arm.
Fearing that it would make things difficult for her friend in the future, Zhu Qianying ultimately held back her words.
Just then, a chattering sound came from outside the gate, interspersed with low, soft barking. Needless to say, it was Zizai and Bai Xiaolu returning with Xingxing after their walk.
Zong Mao and his wife obviously heard the child's voice as well, and their faces immediately showed a different kind of joy than when they were facing Bai Shao. The two of them stood up at the same time and saw a little boy and a little girl holding hands and walking into the living room from the entrance hall. Behind them followed a big dog that was shaking its head.
"Mommy!"
The two little ones cried out in unison, shook off their hands, and ran to their respective mothers' arms, snuggling against them affectionately.
Bai Shao cupped the little girl's face in her hands, pointed to Zong Mao and his wife who had walked up to them, their faces full of joy and anticipation, and said.
"Little Lu, these are your grandparents!"
Bai Xiaolu instinctively tightened her grip around her waist, tilted her head back, and looked at Zong Mao and his wife with a wary expression.
The little boy, who was buried in Zhu Qianying's belly, also quickly raised his head when he heard Bai Shao's words, and looked at Zong Mao and his wife with a very wary gaze.
At that moment, Zong Mao and his wife only had their granddaughter in their eyes, and therefore did not notice the two little brats' hostility towards them at all.
Before Bai Xiaolu could speak, Zizai tugged at Zhu Qianying's arm and asked in a low voice, looking very uneasy.
"Mommy, are they really Bai Xiaolu's grandparents?"
Zhu Qianying patted her beloved son's head and nodded, replying, "Yes, that's right, they are!"
Zizai tilted his head and carefully looked Zongmao and his wife up and down. His brows remained tightly furrowed the entire time.
After observing for a while, Zizai seemed to understand something. He suddenly let go of Zhu Qianying, ran to Bai Xiaolu and Bai Shao, stretched out his arms, raised his face and shouted at Zong Mao and his wife with extreme hostility.
What do you want to do?
Zizai's roar startled not only Bai Shao and Zhu Qianying, but also Zong Mao and his wife.
Previously, the couple's attention was entirely focused on Bai Xiaolu, so they hadn't paid much attention to the little boy.
Seeing him fiercely protecting his granddaughter and then roaring at them, they finally took a proper look at the chubby little boy.
Zizai looks so much like his father that Zongmao and his wife could tell his identity at a glance.
"Child, you are Yanhan's son, right?" Madam Zong gently reached out to touch Zizai. After all, no one could be fierce to such a cute and handsome boy.
Zizai, however, didn't appreciate her gesture. He turned his head away from her touch, his eyes still wide open, staring at her and Zongmao without blinking.
What do you want to do?
Clearly, he had sensed something was wrong, and his unease was growing.
Because he himself had a similar experience.
Initially, when Mommy sent him back to Daddy and Grandpa and Grandma, he didn't see Mommy and Grandma for a long time.
Therefore, in his mind, seeing his grandparents was almost synonymous with separation.
Zongmao and his wife were taken aback by the little guy's sudden hostility and anger, and for a moment, they didn't know how to respond.
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