Reborn in the 90s, I traded my ex-husband for eight apartments.

Shuo Shuo doesn't remember much about anything before he was five years old, except for one time when he woke up in the middle of the night and saw his mother secretly crying.

Since leaving the Pei family, Mom has never cried again.

So Shuo Shuo really enjoys his current life.

He greatly admired and liked Huo Zheng, but he couldn't stand it if Uncle Huo made his mother cry.

Huo Zheng ruffled Shuo Shuo's hair:

"We'll protect her together. If anyone dares to bully her, we'll beat them up together."

Shuo Shuo stretched out his fist:

"It's a word."

Huo Zheng bumped fists with him:

"It's a word."

The next day, Bai Zhenzhu got up and had just washed her face when she saw Huo Zheng and Shuo Shuo returning from outside.

Shuo Shuo was covered in sweat and collapsed onto the sofa as soon as he entered the room.

Bai Zhenzhu was puzzled:

"Where have you been so early in the morning?"

Huo Zheng laughed:

"I took Shuo Shuo for a run, but the little guy was being stubborn."

She then went over and sat on the sofa, grabbing his legs and massaging them:

"Running should be done gradually, and the key is to persevere."

Shuo Shuo nodded:

"Uncle Huo, I understand."

Bai Zhenzhu went to get a towel and wiped the sweat off Shuo Shuo's face.

Shuo Shuo leaned against his mother's chest, still feeling a little embarrassed.

However, this feeling is really amazing.

At that moment, he no longer envied those who had fathers.

Huo Zheng massaged his calves and instructed him:

"Don't take a shower immediately after exercising and sweating; wait until the sweat dries. No matter how hot it is, don't drink cold water; wait a while before drinking some warm water."

Bai Zhenzhu placed a towel on Shuo Shuo's back to absorb sweat.

"Then take a bath later, Mom will find you some clean clothes."

Shuo Shuo hummed in agreement and smiled happily.

His eyes are like his mother's, and when he smiles, he looks like a very warm boy.

Huo Zheng thought to himself that this kid would definitely be extraordinary when he grew up; he was just too lovable.

After having breakfast at Xu Yin's house, Shuo Shuo and Jia Jia stayed there to do their homework with their brothers, while Bai Zhenzhu and Huo Zheng went to the company.

Bai Zhenzhu and Dou Bin have been working through the night these past few days to produce the initial renderings.

On the 27th, it took another day of drawing to finally complete the four sets of renderings.

On the morning of the 28th, Xiao Zhongyun and An Ping went to the company to look at the plan. The couple were very satisfied and immediately signed a contract with the company.

After lunch, Huo Zheng drove Bai Zhenzhu, her son, and Jiajia back to Rongcheng.

Bai Zhenzhu originally planned to return to Rongcheng before the two children started school, but she felt bad that Huo Zheng, who was so busy, had been waiting for her in Yuan City.

Anyway, everything was going smoothly in Yuan City, and there was nothing for her to worry about, so she simply came back ahead of schedule.

After having dinner at the courtyard house, Huo Zheng finally went home.

Qi Yuan and Qin Mo were already waiting at home.

Qi Yunzhu saw him enter looking travel-worn and complained:

"You didn't even bring anyone with you on your business trip, but... it seems like you had a pretty good trip, you're in good spirits."

Huo Zheng remained unfazed:

"This trip went relatively smoothly, Mom. I've already had dinner. I'll go upstairs and have a meeting with them first."

He hurriedly led Qi Yuan and Qin Mo upstairs.

Qi Yunzhu called from downstairs:

"Xiao Qi and Xiao Qin haven't eaten yet. Come down and eat in a bit."

Huo Zheng: "Understood."

Qi Yunzhu muttered:

"All you do is work all day long."

The nanny was already cooking, and Qi Yunzhu went to the kitchen to give her instructions.

At this moment, Cui Lan brought over a bag of lotus roots.

Qi Yunzhu especially liked stewing pork ribs with lotus root, and happily accepted it:

"This lotus root is so fresh! It's perfect timing that Huo Zheng is back. We'll make soup with it tomorrow."

Cui Lan smiled and said:

"If you like it, I'll have my relatives from my hometown send some more over. This time they sent several dozen kilograms, and I've shared some with each family. I'll send some more to Pearl tomorrow; she's back from Yuan City too."

Qi Yunzhu was taken aback:

"Pearl has returned to Yuan City?"

"Yes, she sent her mother and nephews back on the 23rd. School starts soon, so she only came back this afternoon."

Cui Lan was very excited at the thought of her own teahouse:

"I'm going to see Pearl tomorrow; I need to talk to her about something."

"Aunt Qi, you don't know, Lao Ge and his team have already set up a hotel restaurant, and the effect is amazing."

Qi Yunzhu nodded:

"I don't know how Xiao Bai's brain works. I heard that some of the guys in the compound who used to hang out with Huo Zheng are going to open a bar and they want Xiao Bai to design it."

Cui Lan smiled and said:

"They will definitely come to Shuhang about this."

After Cui Lan left, Qi Yunzhu couldn't help but ponder it for a moment.

On the 23rd, Xiaobai went to Yuan City, and Huo Zheng went on a business trip.

Today, Xiaobai returned to Chengdu, and Huo Zheng happened to return at the same time.

And when Xiaobai was injured in Guangzhou last time, if she remembered correctly, Huo Zheng was on a business trip around those days as well.

This is too coincidental, right?

Upstairs, Qi Yuan and Qin Mo were reporting their work to Huo Zheng.

After reporting on company matters, it's time to discuss personal matters.

Huo Zheng: "Jinfei Real Estate, have you found out?"

Qin Mo's expression tightened:

"We found out about Mr. Huo. There really is a Jinfei Real Estate company from Shanghai, which came to Chengdu three years ago."

"Jinfei Real Estate is a relatively large real estate company in Shanghai. The boss is Xia Jinfei."

Qin Mo continued:

"This Pei Xiangyang is Xia Jinfei's brother-in-law. He was sent to Rongcheng less than a month ago."

"Although he is Xia Jinfei's brother-in-law, I heard that he doesn't have any real power at Jinfei Real Estate. He is not the person in charge of Jinfei Real Estate's Chengdu branch; he only holds the title of vice president."

Huo Zheng raised an eyebrow as he listened:

"Did Pei Xiangyang come to Rongcheng alone, or with his family?"

"one person."

Qin Mo looked furtive:

"President Huo, that Pei Xiangyang asked Uncle Wang, who guards the gate, about President Bai's situation. Luckily, I had told Uncle Wang beforehand, and he didn't say anything."

"They came three times in a row."

Huo Zheng nodded:

"Okay, I understand. Tell Uncle Wang to let me know next time he comes."

Qin Mo: "Understood, President Huo."

Qi Yunzhu called downstairs to call for dinner, so Qi Yuan and Qin Mo went downstairs to eat, and then came back upstairs to continue their meeting.

The next day, Bai Zhenzhu received lotus root personally delivered by Cui Lan. She asked Sister Luo to buy pork ribs and stewed lotus root and pork rib soup that evening.

Just as we were about to eat, Huo Zheng arrived again.

He drove his Santana and wore a striped shirt, suggesting he had spent the day in meetings at the company.

Looking tired.

"Did something happen?" Bai Zhenzhu asked.

Huo Zheng shook his head:

"No, it's just that I have a lot of work to catch up on."

As he spoke, he looked at Bai Zhenzhu with deep affection in his eyes.

White Pearl: "..."

This person said it on purpose, as if seeking sympathy and pity.

So she served Huo Zheng a bowl of lotus root and pork rib soup:

"Mr. Huo, you've worked hard. Eat more and replenish your energy."

At this moment, Shuo Shuo and Jia Jia were still frantically finishing their summer homework in the yard. Huo Zheng looked at Bai Zhenzhu:

No matter how tired I am, seeing you makes me feel less tired.

Bai Zhenzhu's lips curved slightly.

This person came all the way here after work; it can't really be just for her family's food.