Chapter 57



The old man of the Rong family is celebrating his 79th birthday today. Although it is not a full birthday party, given the Rong family's financial status, today's birthday banquet is also held in a very grand manner.

Mr. Rong’s hair was gray, but his face was ruddy and he looked full of energy. When he saw Rong Zezhou, he immediately smiled like a flower.

"Azhou is back," Grandpa Rong said, "Come and sit next to grandpa."

Rong Zezhou took out the birthday gift he had prepared in advance. It was an eighteen-bead bracelet, which bore the traces of time and was obviously an old item.

"I wish Grandpa a long life."

Rong Zezhou put the bracelet on Grandpa Rong's hand personally. Grandpa Rong laughed heartily, grabbed Rong Zezhou's hand and pulled him to the chair beside him.

"My son Azhou is sensible and knows how to be filial to his grandfather,"

Mr. Rong stroked the bracelet and couldn't let it go. "Unlike some people, who only care about jewelry and diamonds, which is so vulgar."

Rongheng gritted his teeth and forced himself to smile.

That tattered bracelet is not worth much at all, how can it compare to the birthday gift he carefully prepared?

It’s just that the old man is partial. He thinks whatever Rong Zezhou gives him is good.

In the side hall on the other side, a woman in a royal blue cheongsam was greeting the visiting female guests with a smile on her face.

"Mr. Rong really loves his grandson. Mrs. Rong is so lucky."

A female guest came up to talk to him, "I heard that Azhou is now running an e-sports team? That's a new industry in recent years, and it has a bright future. Azhou has a good vision."

"It's just a kid's mischief, it's not a big deal," Mrs. Rong smiled, "Unlike your Xiaoya, who joined the family company right after graduation. She is a rare good kid."

The female guest smiled even more, holding Madam Rong's hand and saying, "Speaking of this, I was thinking of letting Xiaoya and Azhou get to know each other. They are of similar age, so they should be able to get along well."

Madam Rong nodded with a smile: "That's great, I'll introduce them to each other later."

The two women were polite in their words, but they understood each other's meaning in their hearts. After exchanging a few more pleasantries, the female guest called a young girl over.

"Xiaoya, didn't you prepare a birthday gift for Grandpa Rong? Go with Aunt Rong and give it to Grandpa Rong in person."

Gu Ya nodded, holding the gift box and followed Madam Rong to the main hall.

In the main hall, Mr. Rong was pulling Rong Zezhou to ask about the WDG team.

"I watched yesterday's game. Did something happen to that little flower on your team?"

Rong Zezhou explained: "When we played the first game yesterday, his father had a stroke, so we made a temporary substitution and sent him to the hospital for care."

"Which hospital?" Mr. Rong asked with concern. "He is young and just started playing games. He doesn't have a lot of money. If his family is in trouble, you have to help them out."

Rong Zezhou nodded: "I was planning to go to the hospital this afternoon to check the situation."

As the grandfather and grandson were talking, Madam Rong walked in with Gu Ya.

"Dad, this is Gu Ya, the daughter of the Gu family. She has come here specially to wish you a happy birthday." Mrs. Rong pushed Gu Ya to the front attentively.

Gu Ya presented the birthday gift in her hand, said a few auspicious words, and then looked at Rong Zezhou with secret curiosity.

From the moment Madam Rong came in, Rong Zezhou put away the smile on his face and exuded an unapproachable coldness.

Gu Ya: Wow, the God of Ship is only so gentle in front of Xiaomi!

"Azhou, Xiaoya is about your age, why don't you take her around the house." Mrs. Rong looked at Rong Zezhou with a smile.

Rong Zezhou pretended not to hear and didn't even glance at her.

Gu Ya mustered up the courage to ask, "Ship God, can you sign an autograph for me? I'm a fan of the WBG team!"

"Haha, since I'm your fan, don't be so arrogant."

Mr. Rong said with a smile, "Go quickly and sign an autograph for them."

Today is Mr. Rong’s birthday. Rong Zezhou didn’t want to upset him, so he agreed obediently, stood up and walked out. Gu Ya thanked Mr. Rong and quickly followed.

Looking at their backs, Madam Rong said, "These two children are a perfect match, handsome man and beautiful woman."

Mr. Rong put away the smile on his face and said, "Don't get involved in Azhou's affairs. He won't listen to you anyway. If you insist on embarrassing yourself, don't cry and say Azhou is ignorant."

Mrs. Rong didn't expect Mr. Rong to say that. Her face turned pale. She looked at Rong Heng for help. Rong Heng quickly said, "Dad, Jinxiu is also concerned about Azhou. You were still talking about Azhou not having a girlfriend a few days ago. Why are you saying that now that Jinxiu is trying to find him a girlfriend?"

"I enjoy talking, what's it to you?"

Old Master Rong snorted, "I'm telling you, you ignored Azhou when he was a child. Now it's too late for you to act like a father. Azhou is already sensible enough. You two should also shut up, especially you——"

Mr. Rong nodded at Mrs. Rong and said, "Azhou is not your son. You should stop interfering in his affairs."

Mrs. Rong was about to cry. Rong Heng said dissatisfiedly, "Dad, you have spoiled Ah Zhou! He doesn't help with so many things at home, but insists on doing e-sports. Not only do you ignore him, you also bought him a team. Now you don't even let us interfere in his marriage. If you let him go on like this, when will he be able to change his mind?"

Old Master Rong rolled his eyes and said, "I can't talk to someone like you who has no ideals. If you two want to take care of your son, just go and have one yourself and don't bother my Ah Zhou. Come on, go do what you need to do and don't get in my way here."

After saying that, he actually closed his eyes and refused to look at his son and daughter-in-law again.

Rongheng: ...

Even if I can give birth to another child, can I just ignore that brat?

This old man is old and really unreasonable!

Gu Ya followed Rong Zezhou nervously, not daring to speak.

The two of them walked to a pavilion in the yard, and Rong Zezhou stopped and turned around to ask, "Where do you want to sign?"

Gu Ya: ...

"Don't you want an autograph?"

Rong Zezhou was a little impatient, "No paper and pen prepared?"

So what this woman just said about being a fan of WDG or something like that was all just an act, right?

Gu Ya: The God of Ship is still as unfriendly as ever!

"Of course I want an autograph, but I'm here for a birthday party, not for school. How could I possibly bring a pen and paper with me?"

Gu Ya took out her phone from her small handbag and asked, "Can you add me on WeChat so I can send you my autograph later?"

Rong Zezhou took a step back cautiously: "No."

This woman really has ulterior motives. She actually wants to trick him into using WeChat.

Gu Ya: ...

I'm tired and want to stop being a fan.

As expected, e-sports players are cuter when they are in front of the camera during competitions.

"Then can we take a photo together?" Gu Ya made a final effort.

However, Rong Zezhou shook his head firmly: "No."

What if this woman has bad intentions and sends the photos to his tour leader?

That’s how it’s played out in TV dramas!

Gu Ya almost cracked apart on the spot.

Stop being a fan, you must stop being a fan.

When she goes back tonight, she will quit the group and stop following the group. From now on, she will only follow her Xiaomizaizai!

As for Mizhou CP, take my baby away, mom doesn't agree to this marriage!

Rong Zezhou thought he was very alert and avoided a bloody plot, but he didn't know that from then on he lost a fan and gained a "mother-in-law" who wanted to obstruct his good deeds.

Rong Zezhou and Gu Ya each had their own thoughts and disliked each other very much, so they simply went their separate ways and left the pavilion in opposite directions.

After the birthday banquet, Rong Zezhou chatted with Mr. Rong for a while and said goodbye only when Mr. Rong felt sleepy.

Before leaving, Mr. Rong suggested that he want to visit the WDG team base. Rong Zezhou hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed.

However, due to the temporary substitution of players these days, they will be busy with training, so Rong Zezhou made an appointment with Grandpa Rong for next week.

After leaving the Rong family's old house, Rong Zezhou did not go directly back to the base, but went to the hospital.

Hua Shuran's family was not well off, so he chose a public municipal hospital. The environment was relatively chaotic, but the cost was relatively lower.

Rong Zezhou asked Han Qing to buy some gifts, and the two of them walked into the inpatient department together.

Hua Shuran's father is still in the intensive care unit, and family members cannot stay there to take care of him all the time, so they can only wait in the rest area outside.

It's called a rest area, but in fact there are only a few rows of chairs with peeling paint. When people move while sitting on them, they make a creaking noise. Plus, there are many people waiting here, so it's inevitably a bit noisy.

As soon as Rong Zezhou came in, he frowned.

If Hua Shuran endures this kind of environment for a few more days, he might find it difficult to return to training quickly.

"Ship God, why are you here?"

Hua Shuran walked out of the bathroom with his eyes badly swollen.

"Are you Xiaoran's boss?" A middle-aged woman suddenly spoke up. "Oh, thank you for coming to visit me. Just give me the things. Just give me the things."

As she spoke, she stepped forward and took away the things in Rong Zezhou and Han Qing's hands.

Hua Shuran hurriedly stood in front of Rong Zezhou and said angrily: "Aunt, what are you doing!"

The middle-aged woman glared at Hua Shuran and muttered, "Look at how petty you are, just like your mother! What's wrong with me accepting the gift from others? Can I keep it all for myself?"

Hua Shuran's face turned red with anger, but the middle-aged woman kept talking: "I tell you, it's because you ran away from home to play games that your father is so angry. Pay me back the money your mother borrowed from me! Your boss happened to be here, so you borrowed money from your game company. Didn't your mother say that you can make money by playing games?"

"You're talking nonsense, we don't owe you any money!"

A woman in simple clothes hurried in from outside, holding a freshly heated lunch box in her hand.

Hua Shuran quickly walked over to take it and said, "Mom, our team captain came to visit and brought a gift."

Hua Shuran's mother He Fang took a look at the thing that the middle-aged woman was holding tightly in her arms, and understood what was going on. She quickly thanked Rong Zezhou: "Auntie, thank you for coming. Captain, take Xiaoran back. There's nothing wrong here. We don't need him."

Hua Shuran said anxiously: "Mom, Dad is still in the ICU, how can I leave now!"

Rong Zezhou grabbed Hua Shuran's arm and said to He Fang, "Auntie, I want to talk to Shuran."

He Fang nodded immediately and pushed Hua Shuran to let him and Rong Zezhou go out.

Rong Zezhou took Hua Shuran into the emergency staircase, and found that there was no one inside.

"Shu Ran, when you joined the team, the team gave you a signing bonus of one million. Have you used it all?"

Rong Zezhou didn't beat around the bush and asked directly.

Hua Shuran nodded: "Well, my father was in poor health and owed a lot of money. I quickly paid off all the foreign debts after I got the signing bonus. Really, I really paid it off."

The boy's eyes were red and full of sadness: "But my aunt insisted that we still owed her interest. Seeing that my dad was sick, she came to ask for money, saying that I shouldn't waste money on my dad's treatment, because it can't be cured."

"Fuck, who is this person?" Han Qing muttered in dissatisfaction, "Shu Ran, don't be afraid, I will throw her out later."

Han Qing has been living in the team base and looking after houses. He has a good relationship with the members of the WDG team. He knows that Hua Shuran is a sensible and well-behaved child. Seeing him like this, he can't help but feel sorry for him.

The noisy voice of Hua Shuran's aunt could be heard from outside the safety passage. Rong Zezhou stopped Han Qing who wanted to go in and said to him, "Go contact Huali Hospital and help Shuran's father get transferred to another hospital. The environment here is too bad and not conducive to treatment."

Huali Hospital is a famous private hospital in City S. Both its medical level and inpatient environment are much better than this hospital, but the fees are much more expensive.

Hua Shuran bit her lip and tried to stop him, but she heard Rong Zezhou say, "Shuran, the conditions at Huali Hospital are better than here, and unrelated people are not allowed to come in and out at will. Your father needs to be hospitalized for a while. If he keeps making noises like this, he won't be able to recover properly, right?"

"Don't worry about the expenses. The team will advance the money for you," Rong Zezhou said bluntly, "and you can pay it back after this year's bonus is distributed."

Rong Zezhou patted Hua Shuran on the shoulder and said, "Settle your family first, then return to the team to train and compete. The team will not take any share of the bonuses it wins, but will share them with the players. How much you can get at the end of the year depends on how hard you have worked."

League of Legends competitions have high prize money, and of course the champion gets the most.

This bonus may not be a big deal for star players, but for newcomers like Hua Shuran, it will be a considerable income, which can completely ease the burden on his family.

Rong Zezhou knew that the child in front of him had a strong sense of self-esteem, so he did not promise to help Hua Shuran pay the money, but said that he hoped he could pay it back with his bonus.

Hua Shuran understood Rong Zezhou's intention. He bit his lip and nodded vigorously, then said in a tearful voice: "Don't worry, Ship God, I will definitely work hard!"

Han Qing acted quickly to help contact the hospital for transfer, and the ambulance from Huali Hospital arrived quickly. It was not until the professional medical staff pushed Hua Shuran's father and the equipment out of the ICU that his mother and aunt learned about the transfer.

Hua Shuran's aunt immediately raised her eyes and cursed Hua Shuran for wasting money and refusing to return it to her. She wanted to step forward to stop the medical staff, but was stopped by Han Qing.

Faced with Han Qing, who was ready to fight and had a bad look on his face, Hua Shuran's aunt opened her mouth but didn't dare to force him. Hua Shuran took the opportunity to pull her mother to the elevator and go downstairs with the medical staff.

After the elevator door closed, Rong Zezhou stepped forward and looked at Hua Shuran's aunt and said coldly: "Tomorrow our team's lawyer will contact you to confirm Hua Shuran's debt. Please prepare the IOU and transfer voucher and other relevant documents, and cooperate with the lawyer to collect evidence."

After saying that, he stopped talking nonsense with Hua Shuran's aunt and directly pulled Han Qing into another elevator and left.

Hua Shuran's aunt was stunned. After everyone left, she sat down and howled, "The game company is bullying me - they owe me money and not pay me back, and they hired a lawyer to sue me. Is there any justice in this world?"

The other patients' families around her hid aside with a look of disgust on their faces, and no one wanted to pay attention to her.

Everyone here is a family member of the patients. Some of them would give everything to save their loved ones. How could they tolerate someone like Aunt Hua Shuran who is so selfish that she wants to give up on treating her brother for a little money?

What's more, the child said that the debt has been paid off, but this aunt is still trying to figure it out. Now she is so scared when she hears that the leader is going to find a lawyer. I'm afraid she is really blackmailing him, right?

Alas, it is really pitiful that a good child has such an aunt. Fortunately, he met a good leader who transferred him to a good hospital and hired a lawyer. I hope his father can get through this ordeal safely.

The author has something to say:

Ship God: Xiaomi, I fought bravely with three women today and won all of them!

Xiaomi: (operating Lulu) Turn into a sheep and run fast!

Thanks to the little angels who irrigated the nutrient solution: Dongguo Zijun 20 bottles; T Xiaoxiao L 5 bottles; Candy Bean Paste Bun, Xiaoyu, Love to Eat Rice Cat, Yuan 1 bottle;

Thank you very much for your support, I will continue to work hard!


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