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As Old Master Zuo walked over with his walking stick, Anhaoâs lips twitched.
Suddenly, she heard Zuo Hanchengâs footsteps approaching from behind her. Her heart, which had been hanging in the air, relaxed slightly because of his approach.
The main reason was that Master Zuoâs aura was too oppressive. Anhao had no experience in meeting elders, so she only knew that she should not be too indulgent and speak carelessly like usual. She could only say things like lifting the roof in front of Zuo Hancheng, but in front of the Zuo family, even if she could not pretend to be a good girl, she had to maintain a sensible state and not speak carelessly.
âLooks like I donât even need to ask. Grandpaâs body is clearly stronger than five years ago.â
Zuo Hanchengâs words came from behind her. He walked to Anhaoâs side and spoke calmly.
âRidiculous!â
However, Zuo Hanchengâs words, which sounded like flattery, did not have any effect on the old manâs ears. He only cursed angrily with an ugly expression,âHan City! Youâre too ridiculous! Previously, Zuo Yue said that you married a young lady who hasnât even reached the age of twenty. I thought that Zuo Yue was just fooling me! I didnât expect you to marry a random girl to deal with me! â
The old manâs roar scared Zuo Yue so much that she quickly let go of Anhaoâs hand. She turned around and found an excuse to escape.
From the corner of her eyes, Anhao saw Zuo Yueâs back as she ran away in a hurry. Her eyelids twitched.
Who was the one who said that she only needed to mention her name in the Zuo family? Now, he was actually the first to run away!
However, Zuo Hanchengâs eyes remained calm. At the same time, he held
Anhaoâs hand again and held it tightly as if he was silently comforting her.
The cold war and stalemate of the past few days seemed to have disappeared in an instant. No matter how angry Zuo Hancheng was before, he would protect her by her side every time she was about to be hurt. This kind of tight grip made Anhaoâs heart feel warm and almost melted. For a moment, she was no longer so nervous. She gathered her courage and looked at Old Master Zuo who was blowing his beard and glaring at her.
âGrandpa, hello. Iâm Gu Anhao. Iâll be twenty in a week.â
âShut up! You have no place to speak here!â Old Master Zuo suddenly glared at her, completely impolite.
Anhao blinked and smiled again. At the same time, she turned to look at Zuo Hancheng. When he lowered his eyes to look at her, she said with her eyes,â Your old master has a bad temper!
Zuo Hancheng smiled and looked at the old man again.ââl havenât been back for five years, so you didnât have to start scolding me the moment I entered the house. No matter what, Anhao is your granddaughter-in-law first.â
âWhat guest? I think youâre the guest!â â Ever since you moved Sheng Ling out of the United States five years ago, youâve only returned to the United States for a few days. Youâve only returned to Los Angeles a few times, but youâve never found the time to go home. Youâre always in a hurry. Do you really think that I can live a long life and wait for you to come back?ââ
âIf I hadnât forced you back this time, would you have waited until my funeral to come back and take a look? You havenât been willing to go home for so many years. Do you even treat this place as your home? Do you still have me in your eyes?â
Even though Old Master Zuo had already said so much, there was no hesitation or fear on Zuo Hanchengâs face. His calmness made Anhao feel at ease.
She couldnât help but look at his handsome and perfect face. She didnât know how he would respond to the old masterâs scolding and making things difficult for her.
âAlthough Shengling is the Zuo familyâs business, it was taken over by me at the beginning of its establishment. From its initial appearance to its top position in the American business world, it took more than effort. Moving away from Los Angeles five years ago would have consumed a lot of energy and resources. You also started doing business when you were young, so you should understand the hardships better than me. Even though I didnât have time to go back to the Zuo residence when I returned to Los Angeles several times, you should know the reason. Itâs not just because Iâm busy, I canât make more space in my schedule.â
âDonât tell me this! Youâre clearly avoiding me by not coming back! Do you really think I canât defeat you when Iâm old? You dare to play with my brain just because youâre young? Donât forget that the blood of the Zuo family flows in your veins. Iâm your grandfather!
Even if you stand here and donât say anything, I know what youâre thinking!â
âOh? Then what am I thinking?â Zuo Hancheng did not retort. Instead, he asked with a faint smile.
Old Master Zuoâs face turned even uglier, but he suddenly looked at Gu Anhao.
Anhao shivered when she saw the old manâs gaze. She felt Zuo Hanchengâs hand gently change direction and interlocked with hers, filling her heart with a sense of security and courage.
Actually, this old man seemed so difficult to deal with. He didnât give others face when he spoke, but it just so happened that people like him were the easiest to deal with. He just didnât know if this old man would fall for his tricks. âGrandpa, although Iâm young, Iâm an adult after all. If youâ¦â
âDid I let you speak?â Old Master Zuo looked at her sternly.ââShut up before I tell you to speak.â
Anhaoâs voice paused. Although she felt that it was a little embarrassing, she had to admit defeat to an 80-year-old man who was once a legendary figure in the American business world.
Therefore, she shut her mouth and gave up on communicating with this stubborn old man.
â Iâm already married to Anhao,â Zuo Hancheng said calmly.â This is a fact that you canât refute no matter how much you object to it, Grandpa.âââ
âIn order to move Sheng Ling out of the United States, you used extreme means to create dual citizenship. Currently, your marriage with this little girl is only protected by Chinese law, but it will not be recognized by me! Before you get married in the local way in the United States, donât even think about getting married to this little girlâ¦â
âBefore I returned to the States, I had already ordered someone to complete the marriage procedures for me and Anhao in Los Angeles. The procedures have already been completed and are on the way to the Zuo residence.â
Zuo Hanchengâs voice was neither servile nor overbearing. He smiled and said, ââGrandfather, I have thought of everything that you can think of. What you canât think of is what you canât reject the most.â
âWhat did I not think of?â Old Master Zuo narrowed his eyes, a hint of unwillingness in them.
Zuo Hancheng raised his eyebrows and suddenly glanced at Anhao.ââAre you sure you donât want the child in her stomach?â
Anhao almost staggered, but she did not dare to show too much shock on her face. She looked up at the same stunned look in Master Zuoâs eyes and carefully poked Zuo Hanchengâs palm with her finger.
Indeed, one could not judge a book by its cover. When a person like Zuo Hancheng lied, even she almost believed him!
But was there a need to use such a method to deceive the old master? How could there be a child in her stomach?
Was he trying to force a beautiful girl to her death?