After transmigrating, I became a stepmother.

"Even if it were an ordinary person, we wouldn't stand by and watch them die, let alone since we're relatives!" The old lady breathed a sigh of relief when she saw the person being helped up. She didn't want anyone to kneel before her; that would shorten her lifespan!

"Come here, Yu-ge'er, greet him. This is your great-uncle." The old lady hurriedly told her grandson to greet him, thus changing the subject.

"Grandpa Uncle!" The little boy called out softly from inside the old lady's arms, then shrank back inside.

"This child seems a little shy!" the old lady said to Manager Sun with a smile.

Upon hearing Gu Yu's little boy call out, Manager Sun quickly responded with an "Ah!" Hearing the old lady's words, he added, "He's just a child, it's normal!"

After searching his pockets without finding anything, he could only awkwardly say, "I came in a hurry and didn't bring a gift for the child!"

"It's alright, I didn't expect this gift anyway. If you feel bad, you can make it up to me next time!" Knowing his temperament, the old lady said.

"Uncle, the reason I called you here today is that I have something to ask of you!" Lin Hao said, trying to smooth things over as he saw that Manager Sun was a little embarrassed.

"Please speak!" Upon hearing this, Manager Sun Er forgot his embarrassment and immediately replied in a serious tone.

"As you've seen, business at our restaurant has been booming lately. We're in high demand and have a lot of customers from out of town. It's not good to keep them waiting all the time. So, I'm thinking of opening another restaurant in Ningyuan County next door as a branch of ours," Lin Hao explained his plan.

Upon hearing this, Manager Sun clapped his hands and exclaimed, "That's great news!"

"It's a good thing, but as you know, it's inconvenient for a woman like me to travel alone! There are so many things to do, like choosing a location and decorating, so it's best to have a reliable person to help oversee things!"

"I understand. If you trust me, boss, leave this to me. I'll definitely handle it perfectly!" Manager Sun patted his chest, his expression excited.

"That's why I called you here. Also, to be honest, if this new store opens, I plan to give you the position of head manager! I wonder if it's convenient for you at home?" Lin Hao was worried that it might be inconvenient for Manager Sun's family, and didn't want to cause any family discord over a job, which would be undesirable!

"It is convenient, but it's not quite right! After all, I'm just a second-in-command!" Second Manager Sun quickly declined.

“There’s nothing inappropriate about it. If it weren’t for Manager Li, you would have stepped up long ago. It’s a waste of your talent to continue being a second manager. Besides, it’s inconvenient to travel to and from the new store, so we need someone trustworthy to oversee it!”

Having said all that, Manager Sun understood that Manager Li would definitely stay at the restaurant here, so he might as well go over there to help the Gu family expand their territory.

"Alright, I am grateful for your trust, I, Lao Sun, will definitely do my best!" He clasped his hands in a fist salute, his voice full of determination.

"Alright, then I'll leave the matter of this new restaurant to you, Uncle, no, Manager Sun!" Lin Hao was also stirred up by his actions.

The two exchanged a smile, their eyes burning with ambition. No one could predict where this ambition would take them in the future.

"Alright, now that things have been settled, let's stay and have a meal together!" The old lady invited him, seeing that the matter was settled.

"This..." Manager Sun hesitated visibly.

"Uncle, please stay! It'll keep Mother company," Gu Liunian said, trying to persuade him to stay.

“That’s right, so we can discuss the specific details.” Lin Hao also tried to persuade them to stay.

"Alright, then I'll stay and freeload a meal!" Manager Sun was a straightforward person, and upon hearing this, he no longer refused.

"That's right! I'll ask the kitchen to add a few more dishes, and we'll have a good meal today!" the old lady said happily.

The adults all enjoyed the meal, and everyone was happy! The old lady, in particular, ate an extra half bowl of rice.

During the meal, the group finalized some details about the new store. Sure enough, the experienced manager, Mr. Sun, mentioned many things that Lin Hao was unaware of, such as the situation of the brokerage firm and the selection of employees.

Sure enough, experience is the best teacher. Not only the experienced Manager Sun, but also the old lady and Gu Liunian shared their insights, which greatly benefited Lin Hao, the novice.

However, while busy ensuring her son was getting enough nutrition, Lin Hao didn't neglect him. She noticed that he was eating less than usual and talking less. With others around, she didn't press him, deciding to ask later.

After seeing Manager Sun off, the family of three returned to Qiyuan. Lin Hao urged Gu Liunian to wash up, while she herself pulled the little bun to sit on the couch.

"Baby, are you unhappy today?" Lin Hao looked at the little boy, carefully observing his expression, not missing a single detail!

"No!" The little boy's tone was normal and full of energy!

Lin Hao found it strange. At dinner, she clearly saw that Xiao Baozi ate less than usual and was much quieter, which was very unusual. Xiao Baozi was a typical foodie and rarely acted like this unless he was sick.

But on the way back, he acted just like usual, chattering away, showing no signs of anything amiss!

"Sweetie, are you a little scared of your great-uncle?" Lin Hao thought of how he hid in the old lady's arms when she asked him to greet her, and tentatively asked.

"How did Mother know?" The little boy covered his mouth in surprise. How could his mother know? He clearly hadn't said it.

Seeing that she had guessed correctly, Lin Hao breathed a sigh of relief; it was good that she had found the reason. However, she then frowned slightly.

"Baby, why are you afraid of your great-uncle?" Although Manager Sun was a bit burly, he didn't look particularly fierce. Logically speaking, the little bun shouldn't be that scared!

"I don't know!" The little bun shook his head innocently.

Lin Hao was speechless; he himself had no idea!

"So, is my great-uncle scary-looking?" After thinking for a while, Lin Hao could only guess.

"It's not scary!" the little dumpling answered honestly.

"Is there anything about your great-uncle that frightens you? Like his height or his clothes?"

"No." The little boy shook his head again.

After considering several possibilities without finding a solution, Lin Hao thought that the problem might not really lie with Manager Sun, but rather with Xiao Baozi himself, which was what she feared most.

"Honey, are you scared because it's your first time meeting your great-uncle?" Lin Hao asked the question she had been avoiding.

"It seems so!" The little bun tilted his head, thought for a while, and then gave this answer.

Lin Hao felt a chill in her heart; just as she had expected!