Chapter 155: 152. He Qing's Thoughts (Bonus chapter for 400 monthly votes!)

Zhang Ran had just finished seeing off Prince Haiman and his family when he saw He Yong and He Qing return.

"Why are you back so early? Didn't you stay at home for a few more days?" Zhang Ran asked while letting the two of them in.

"I had nothing to do at home, and my parents urged me to come out and help you," He Yong said, scratching his head.

Zhang Ran said, "I don't have anything going on here for the time being. Forget it, since you're already here. By the way, why is Xiao Qing back so early too? Has school started earlier than usual this year?"

"Uncle Zhang, I found a winter break job before the New Year. It also has a New Year holiday, and I need to go to work tomorrow," He Qing explained.

After bringing the two into the house, Zhang Ran first went into a room, took out a red envelope, and handed it to He Qing.

He Qing looked at her father, and seeing him nod, she said thank you and accepted it.

He Yong had also prepared red envelopes, and even more of them; Zhang Siyan, Zhang Sicheng, Liu Lu, and the two little ones all had one.

After Liu Lu finished pouring tea for He Yong and his daughter, she left with the two little ones. Zhang Ran looked at He Qing and asked casually, "Xiao Qing, do you have any plans for your future?"

Upon hearing Zhang Ran's words, a thoughtful look appeared on He Qing's face. Ever since the school public opinion storm last time, she knew that her Uncle Zhang was not an ordinary person, and was even more mysterious than she had originally imagined.

Therefore, when facing Zhang Ran, He Qing always felt a sense of tension. Especially upon hearing this question, which seemed very casual, He Qing could hear the other meanings in Zhang Ran's words.

Zhang Ran did not urge her, but just drank tea slowly with He Yong.

The reason he asked this was actually mostly due to He Yong. He Yong's loyalty to him was beyond doubt. Over so many years, he wouldn't say He Yong had never had other thoughts, but regardless of whether he had, Zhang Ran only knew that even when He Yong was in prison, he had not taken any actual action.

Therefore, Zhang Ran had a natural trust in He Qing. Although this trust was far less than that for He Yong, it was enough for now.

He Qing thought for a long while, looked at He Yong, and then said in a low voice, "I want to become part of the elite class."

After saying this, He Qing lowered her head and said nothing more.

In fact, even He Yong did not know that He Qing had already met her mother, only that the meeting was not friendly and had caused He Qing a certain amount of distress.

For so many years, the reason He Qing had studied so desperately was partly because she wanted to give her grandparents a good life, and partly because of her mother.

He Qing would never forget that day when that woman sat in a luxury car, looking down at her, and the things she said to her!

That tone, as if she were bestowing charity, and those eyes full of disdain, had further stimulated He Qing's already sensitive heart.

It was just that for so many years, He Qing had never shown it; she did not want her grandparents to worry about her.

Zhang Ran was slightly stunned when he heard He Qing's words. He had actually thought He Qing would say she wanted to live a wealthy, stable life, but he hadn't expected such an answer.

Although He Qing spoke quite tactfully, both Zhang Ran and He Yong could hear what she really meant.

Zhang Ran did not give He Qing an answer directly, but looked at He Yong and said, "Dayong, what do you think?"

He Yong was actually a bit surprised, but in the end, he took a deep breath and said, "Xiao Qing has grown up. She has her own ideas. No matter what, as long as you still trust her, I will support her ideas."

He Qing looked up at her father; she saw a trace of worry in his eyes.

Zhang Ran nodded and looked at He Qing, saying, "That's fine, but if you want to become part of the elite class, then you will need to put in a lot, lot of effort."

He Qing said loudly, "I'm not afraid of hardship!"

"Good. Then I'll give you two months to figure out the entire financial situation of Biaoxue Company. I will have Sicheng cooperate with you fully," Zhang Ran said.

He Qing did not know what Biaoxue Company was, but she knew that she had already taken the first step.

After leaving Zhang Ran's house, He Yong looked at He Qing and sighed, "Xiao Qing, Dad really hasn't fulfilled his responsibilities as a father for so many years, and I can't interfere with your choices, but you..."

As He Yong spoke, he didn't know how to continue. At this moment, he also felt a sense of unfamiliarity toward his daughter.

He also understood that perhaps he had never truly understood his own daughter.

He Qing said in a low voice, "Dad, I've caused you trouble."

He Yong smiled, rubbed He Qing's head, and said, "What trouble? You are my daughter."

"Thank you, Dad."

"Brother Zhang is giving you this opportunity; you must grasp it well," He Yong said.

He Qing nodded first, then asked with some curiosity, "Dad, what is Uncle Zhang's background? Can you tell me?"

Hearing He Qing ask this, He Yong's mind was flooded with many, many things. Especially recently, after coming out, he had been by Zhang Ran's side and had seen a lot of information. Although these materials were basically just a glimpse, some of the company names and figures gave him a strong sense of shock!

Especially since many of the company names were unknown even to people like Meng He; only he, as Zhang Ran's personal bodyguard, knew them.

"Don't ask about the specifics. You will slowly find out in the future," He Yong shook his head and said.

He Qing did not ask any more and just followed her father silently.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, He Yong suddenly said to He Qing with a serious expression, "Xiao Qing, what I am about to say next is not as a father; you must remember it deeply in your mind."

It was the first time He Qing had seen He Yong look so serious and earnest, so she couldn't help but nod.

"Remember, no matter what happens in the future, never harbor any crooked thoughts. You must keep this in mind. As long as you remember this, then whatever you seek in your heart, Brother Zhang will certainly satisfy you," He Yong said very solemnly.

He Qing nodded subconsciously.

"Since you have chosen this, you will definitely encounter many temptations, threats, and even traps set for you to jump into, or people trying to get a hold on you. But you only need to remember one thing: no matter what trouble you encounter, as long as you tell Brother Zhang the truth, Brother Zhang will definitely help you solve it."

"Don't just assume things on your own, and don't be afraid of losing anything. I have been by Brother Zhang's side for so long and know him very well; these are all my experiences," He Yong told He Qing all his insights on this day.

And the more He Qing listened, the more startled she became, and at the same time, she became increasingly curious about Zhang Ran's identity.