BHBF Chapter 64.1

Boss, He’s Becoming a Father (Arc 3) Chapter 64.1: The Son-In-Law of a Wealthy Family (22)

When Zheng Yaozu woke up again, he was in the hospital, in a separate ward, with the smell of disinfectant filling his nose.

Shao Mingzhu, who was beside the bed, looked worried and asked, “Yaozu, are you too tired recently?”

Zheng Yaozu was full of depression, he just wanted to yell at Shao Mingzhu.

At this time, Zheng’s father walked in with a bag in his hand.

There was hot food in the bag.

After taking a look at his son, Father Zheng said, “The doctor said you might be tired. You should rest more in the next two days.”

Before Zheng Yaozu could reply, Zheng’s father looked at Shao Mingzhu and said, “I just went out and saw them selling lotus leaf cakes.”

“This is the lotus leaf cake that is only available in Lincheng. It tastes delicious and cannot be bought anywhere else. Mingzhu, you must try it.”

Since his son only had a minor illness, Zheng’s father naturally had the energy to continue trying to please Shao Mingzhu.

After Shao Mingzhu took a bite, she passed the rest to Zheng Yaozu and said, “Try it too. Maybe it still tastes like your childhood.”

Zheng Yaozu didn’t know what mood he should use to face Shao Mingzhu at this moment, so he turned around and turned on the TV opposite with the remote control.

The economic news is being broadcast on TV at this moment.

“Recently, Shanghai Shao Properties is suspected to be facing a bankruptcy crisis, with heavy debts and many of its properties listed for sale…”

As soon as he turned on the TV and heard such bad news, Zheng Yaozu wanted to smash the remote control.

Shao Mingzhu didn’t know the news about Shao Group yet. When she suddenly heard about it on the news, she was stunned.

Father Zheng hadn’t noticed anything was wrong at first, but when he saw his son and daughter-in-law’s expressions were not right, he suddenly realized something and asked belatedly, “Shao’s, is it my daughter-in-law’s family company?”

Zheng Yaozu nodded.

Father Zheng’s eyes suddenly widened: “Bankruptcy? Debt?”

Zheng Yaozu nodded again with difficulty.

Shao Mingzhu stood up and ran to the corridor to call Shao Yu. Shao Yu answered the phone and was still very patient in response to his daughter’s questions.

“Mingzhu, Dad originally wanted to keep it a secret from you, but now that you know everything, Dad will tell you the truth. The company is indeed going bankrupt, and Dad sold everything that could be sold to repay the debt. Qiqi didn’t actually go abroad, but was sent to an old friend of mine in the countryside. When the storm is over, you can ask Yaozu to take her to you.”

“Dad…” Shao Mingzhu burst into tears. She was worried about everything, but she didn’t know what to do.

Shao Yu continued, “You should stay in Lincheng for the time being. You and Yaozu are both top students at Dongda University, so it won’t be difficult for you to find a job in Lincheng.”

“And you, Dad? What are you going to do?” Shao Mingzhu asked.

“Dad has told you that you should be upright. I will try my best to repay the money I owe to others. As long as I am still alive, I will pay it back.”

“Dad, I’ll go to Shencheng to help you,” Shao Mingzhu said.

Shao Yu chuckled and said, “The company is in this state because of my poor management. You should stay in Lincheng with peace of mind. These things cannot involve you and Yaozu.”

“Dad, we are a family. We should stick together at this time.”

Without waiting for Shao Yu’s reply, Shao Mingzhu hung up the phone and returned to the ward.

“What did your father say?” Zheng Yaozu asked anxiously. He just wanted to hear some good news at this moment.

Shao Mingzhu shook her head and said, “Dad said that the company’s debts must be repaid during his lifetime.”

Zheng Yaozu looked grim and asked, “You are his only daughter. Didn’t he leave you a way out? Tell me, he secretly left you some money!”

Shao Mingzhu looked at him with disapproval and said, “Dad said that we should be upright. How can we do such sneaky things? Dad said that he will not only sell everything in the house to pay off the debt, but also work to pay it back in the future. As long as he has a breath, he will work hard to pay off the debt.”

Zheng Yaozu obviously couldn’t understand Shao Yu’s thoughts and said, “You can’t even make a living on your own, and you’re still thinking about others.”

Shao Mingzhu frowned.

Zheng Yaozu added: “Don’t be so naive. Call your father now to stop him, and then send all the valuables in your home to Lincheng. This is the right way.”

Shao Mingzhu’s eyes changed when she looked at Zheng Yaozu. She said, “Are you sick and confused? Dad would never do such a thing, and I would never make such a call.”

“If you don’t call, I’ll call.” Zheng Yaozu said as he was about to make a call, but Shao Yu didn’t answer his call at all.

Zheng Yaozu turned to urge Shao Mingzhu, but although Shao Mingzhu was a naive person, she was a naive person with upright character. Firstly, she had no concept of money, and secondly, paying back debts was the code of conduct in her mind, so she refused to make the call no matter what.

Shao Mingzhu’s determination shattered the last bit of fantasy in Zheng Yaozu’s heart. He also knew that Shao Yu was a man of his words. Since he was determined to repay the debt, Shao Yu would definitely not hide any other assets.

Such a Shao family naturally has no meaning to Zheng Yaozu.

Shao Mingzhu was unaware of her husband’s thoughts, and instead said, “When you have rested, we will return to Shencheng. We will be with Dad at this critical moment. We are both graduates of Dongda University. Let’s find a job together and help Dad pay off his debts.”

Zheng Yaozu said directly: “Why are you crazy? If you want to go back, go by yourself.”

Shao Mingzhu was very surprised by his reaction and said as a matter of course: “We are a family. Dad’s health is not good, and there are many things to do in the company. What if he collapses from exhaustion? We must go back to accompany him.”

Compared with the company’s financial situation, Shao Mingzhu was more worried about Shao Yu’s health.

After hearing this, Zheng Yaozu said, “I won’t go back. If you want to go back, you can go back on your own!”

Shao Mingzhu has not yet realized the change in Zheng Yaozu. No matter how she persuades him, Zheng Yaozu was unwilling to return to Shencheng.