Chapter 251: Unkind Visitors
Hearing that the other party came for the store, Zhao Shu became more alert.
"Won't you invite us in and sit for a while?" Xu Zhaoyuan was still smiling, his smile as bright as a spring breeze.
But in Zhao Shu's eyes, this smile looked like a big wolf with bad intentions.
"It's not convenient." Zhao Shu refused coldly.
Xu Zhaoyuan's smile froze, but he had seen a lot of ups and downs, so he quickly recovered and introduced himself, "My name is Xu Zhaoyuan, the chairman of Qizai Department Store. You see, you have Qizai Store, and I have Qizai Department Store. Is this fate?"
They could have come to the capital earlier, but as soon as they arrived in the mainland, he was invited by local officials, who spent money and promised to build a building in the local area, which was the Qizai Department Store, before he was able to get away. Ten of the more than 20 people he brought from Hong Kong were left there.
However, he was optimistic about the development prospects of the city, and it was worthwhile to invest in building a department store. Of course, the local government was not only attracted by his money, but also by his connections, not only in Hong Kong, but also in several Southeast Asian countries and even in Europe. He had the contact information of many commodity suppliers, so he could buy all kinds of the most advanced electrical appliances and electronic products in the world.
In fact, the government would like him to set up a factory and invite some high-tech talents from abroad.
However, they overestimated him. It took him more than ten or twenty years of hard work to open several supply channels. It would be difficult to go further.
He built a department store over there, and when he came to the capital, his superiors also wanted him to build a department store and bring in the most advanced electrical and electronic equipment from abroad.
Xu Zhaoyuan wanted to settle down in the capital, so he agreed without hesitation. Therefore, he had been in the capital for more than two months, but he was too busy to get away, with meetings and dinners one after another, and now he finally found time to come.
However, he was not free during the day, so he came here several times at night, standing quietly outside the door until his legs were sore before leaving.
Zhao Shu didn’t know what Xu Zhaoyuan was thinking. He only knew that after their Qizi store became famous, the other party named his department store Qizi Department Store with sinister intentions.
"You can't use the name Qizi. We used this name first." Zhao Shu said angrily.
Xu Zhaoyuan shook his head. "No, I have already registered the trademark of Qizai Department Store. The name now belongs to me. It is illegal for you to use it, but I will not pursue it. You can continue to use it."
Zhao Shu didn't know what a trademark was, but he knew the man in front of him was up to no good. "Did you choose this name on purpose?"
"If I say it's a coincidence, would you believe me?" Xu Zhaoyuan was afraid that he would make his son's godfather angry, so he changed the subject, "I heard that the goods sold in your Qizi store are of very good quality. After my department store is built, are you interested in opening a branch in my department store? I'll give you a 50% discount on the rent."
"Not interested." Zhao Shu refused without even thinking about it. Their goods were not enough to sell every day, so how could they afford to open a branch?
"Can you make the decision? Why don't you ask your godson? I heard that your godson's surname is also Xu, and he and I have a connection." Xu Zhaoyuan said meaningfully.
Zhao Shu then noticed Xu Zhaoyuan's appearance. He didn't think he was special at first glance, but when he looked closely, he was surprised to find that this man looked 70% like his godson, especially his eyes, nose and mouth. However, his godson's eyebrows were sharper, his facial features were more distinct, and his eyes were more lively.
Seeing Zhao Shu distracted, Xu Zhaoyuan confirmed a fact, that Xu Hexiao really looked like himself, and they must be father and son without a doubt.
Xu Zhaoyuan looked inside the door. The house was lush and green, with the fragrance of fruits and vegetables. Several villas combined modern and ancient styles, using both styles to the extreme and blending them perfectly. Such houses are among the best even in Hong Kong City.
His son is very capable.
When Xu Zhaoyuan saw the environment his son lived in, the guilt in his heart was slightly alleviated. At least, his son's life was not as hard as he had imagined.
What about his old father? Is he living a happy and comfortable life in his later years?
Also, how did his son come to the capital and how did he buy two large houses?
"Can I talk to Xu Hexiao?" Xu Zhaoyuan asked with a hint of pleading in his tone.
Zhao Shu pursed his lips and said, "My son is away on a long trip."
"Going on a long journey? What a coincidence?" Xu Zhaoyuan was surprised.
"Yes, he left the capital the day before yesterday." Zhao Shu didn't know what the relationship was between this man and his godson. He couldn't make decisions for his godson. "If you're here for my godson, then come back in a few days."
"What about your daughter-in-law? It's the same if you talk to her." He wanted to meet this woman who had given birth to seven children for the Xu family. She was the woman who carried on the Xu family's bloodline and was a contributor to the Xu family.
"My daughter-in-law is not here either." Zhao Shu said, "You came at a very bad time. I am the only one at home."
Xu Zhaoyuan had finally come here and was unwilling to leave. "Where are those children? Are they getting ready to finish school? Can I go in and wait for them after school?"
"The children don't go to an ordinary school. They won't be back tonight or tomorrow night. If you want to see the children, you can come back on Saturday or Sunday." By then, the godson and daughter-in-law should be back.
Xu Zhaoyuan gave a bitter smile, "Is it such a coincidence?"
"Boss, since we have already settled down in the capital, we will be able to meet him a few days earlier or later," the subordinate advised.
"Yes, I can always see people." Xu Zhaoyuan comforted himself, "Then let's come again on Saturday."
At twelve o'clock in the night, Lu Huazhang drove Lin Qi and her daughter back to the house at the end of Fuxing Lane.
Zhao Shu heard a knock on the door, turned on the street light, and hurried to open the door in his clothes. When he saw that the people outside were Lin Qi and Xu Boxi, his eyes moistened. "You're back. Are you hurt?"
"No, I'm fine, Grandpa." Xu Boxi threw himself into Zhao Shu's arms and hugged him, "I'm sorry for making Grandpa worry."
"No need to apologize. Our Boxi is really awesome. He can even take on missions. Let's go home first. Are you hungry? Grandpa will cook noodles for you." Zhao Shu took Xu Boxi's hand and walked inside.
Lin Qi walked behind and closed the door.
After returning home, the first thing Lin Qi and her daughter did was to take a shower. When they came out of the shower, Zhao Shu just came to the main building with two bowls of noodles.
"It's getting late. I haven't cooked much. Just fill your stomach. I'll make you a hearty breakfast tomorrow morning." Zhao Shu said.
"Thank you, godfather."
"Thank you, Grandpa."
"We're a family, you're welcome. Then you guys eat, I'll go home first, and I'll wash the dishes tomorrow."
The next day, Lin Qi slept until noon. After waking up, she first transferred a wave of supernatural power to the plants in the house as usual, and then went to wash up.
Zhao Shu thought that the mother and daughter would not get up early, so he did not rush to cook breakfast. After they got up, he started to cook breakfast. The breakfast included meat buns and crab roe buns that he had made early in the morning, soy milk, fried dough sticks, millet porridge, and shrimp dumplings, filling the table.
"Grandpa, you are so nice." In the past, when other children were around, Xu Boxi was always calm and steady, acting like an older sister. But after this incident, the girl became much more lively.
"Eat more, grandpa made a lot." Zhao Shu said with a smile.
"Grandpa, eat some too." Xu Boxi put a shrimp dumpling into Zhao Shu's bowl.
Lin Qi also picked up a meat bun for Zhao Shu.
The three of them had breakfast together and were quite happy.
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