Chapter 46: 46. Treating to a Meal (Seeking collections, seeking recommendation votes!)

Zhang Ran came over this time firstly to see Zhang Siyan's specific situation now, and secondly, he was thinking about whether to buy the shop Zhang Siyan is currently in and gift it to her.

He bought a house for his son, so he cannot treat his daughter unfairly either.

However, it seems that for the time being, these are no longer needed.

Actually, regarding Huo Zhiyuan, Zhang Ran also has somewhat complicated feelings; back when he passed by that small mountain village, he couldn't stand the behavior of Huo Zhiyuan's parents, and he also felt a bit sorry for this little girl.

At that time, a kind impulse struck him, and he helped Huo Zhiyuan.

From then on, a little tag-along appeared by Zhang Ran's side, and Zhang Ran also renamed the little girl, who was then called Er Ya, to Huo Zhiyuan, with the meaning of being well-read and sensible, and like an osprey flying and fish leaping.

With his return this time, he also knew that Huo Zhiyuan had originally intended to come over, but for some unknown reason, she did not come in the end.

Unlike Meng He and these people, when Zhang Ran chose Meng He and the others to lay out some industries back then, although there was a relationship of friendship involved, a large part of it could actually be called a kind of cooperation and investment.

But back then, Zhang Ran truly regarded Huo Zhiyuan as a younger sister, and Huo Zhiyuan's reliance on him was also the same as that for a family member.

Therefore, Zhang Ran did not take the initiative to find Huo Zhiyuan to ask about anything; the current Huo Zhiyuan is no longer the little girl from before, she has her own thoughts and her own plans.

So Zhang Ran has been waiting, and now he seems to have waited for some answers?

Seeing Zhao Jingyu leave, Zhang Ran said to Zhang Siyan and the others: "This agent requires quite a lot of agency fees, right? Are you short on money? I have some money here; if you are short on money, I can give it to you now."

Zhang Ran decided not to buy the shop for now and see how things go; if Zhang Siyan is short on money, he can give this money to her for business first.

Before Zhang Siyan could speak, Qian Li immediately said: "Thank you, Zhang Shu, but there is no need. Assistant Zhao just said that the company will provide some help, and no money is needed in the early stages."

Zhang Ran laughed: "Don't look at the fact that your Zhang Shu just returned; I have some money on me, so don't worry about the money problem."

"Really, no need, don't worry, Zhang Shu, Siyan and I won't stand on ceremony with you," Qian Li said with a grin.

Hearing Qian Li say this, Zhang Ran did not ask any further; he would look at the specific situation first before deciding.

"By the way, Qian Li, see if you and your parents have any time recently; I would like to invite you all to a meal to thank you for your care over such a long time," Zhang Ran said earnestly to Qian Li.

Zhang Siyan had already told him about the intentions of Qian Li's parents two days ago, and Zhang Ran thought he could not let them invite him to a meal; he must take the initiative on this.

So coming today also meant to invite Qian Li's family to a meal; once a time is agreed upon, he needs to prepare properly.

Through chatting with Zhang Sicheng, Zhang Ran also learned of the care Qian Li's family had shown his family, especially towards Zhang Siyan; saying it was like their own daughter might be a bit of an exaggeration, but it was definitely not bad, and Zhang Ran must remember this kindness.

Qian Li hurriedly said: "My dad was just saying two days ago that he wanted to invite you to a meal."

"How can that be? This time it must be my treat, also to thank your family," Zhang Ran said.

Zhang Siyan also said: "Lili, ask your uncle and aunt when they have time; it is indeed our turn to treat them."

Qian Li was not a shy person by nature, and hearing Zhang Ran and Zhang Siyan both say this, she no longer hesitated: "Alright then, my parents have time whenever."

"Then I will treat them to a meal at noon three days from now," Zhang Ran thought for a moment and set a time.

Next, Zhang Ran chatted with Qian Li and the others in the shop, mostly talking about some things from Zhang Siyan's childhood; Zhang Ran wanted to find out more through Qian Li, who was a best friend that had grown up playing with Zhang Siyan.

There were some things that perhaps even Sicheng did not know, but Qian Li knew.

By three o'clock, Zhang Ran was also ready to leave: "Taotao and Susu will be out of school soon; I have to go pick them up."

"By the way, Siyan, you and Qian Li go to Sicheng's house for dinner tonight; you didn't come to see her yesterday, and I saw that she missed you a bit."

Zhang Siyan replied: "Mm, we will go over after work."

Leaving the mall, Zhang Ran drove Meng Mingxuan away again; Meng Mingxuan suddenly had a feeling of being at work, and regardless of whether there was anything to do or not, he had to come to Zhang Ran's side to clock in.

Zhang Ran first arrived at the kindergarten entrance; Susu seems to have gotten used to Zhang Ran picking her up, so the first thing she did upon coming out was to look at the old spot.

After seeing Zhang Ran, there was clearly a trace of happiness on Susu's little face, and although it disappeared quickly, Zhang Ran saw it clearly.

"Susu, what did you learn in kindergarten today?" Zhang Ran hugged Susu and asked with a smile.

Susu wrapped her little arms around Zhang Ran's neck and whispered: "Drawing."

"Drawing, huh? Then will Susu draw a picture for Grandpa when you get back?" Zhang Ran said with a chuckle.

Susu nodded her little head gently.

Compared to Susu, Taotao, this little fellow, is much more lively, making Zhang Ran feel the mood of the grandfather of the Calabash Brothers once again.

"Grandpa, Grandpa!"

Zhang Ran looked at the charging Taotao and hurriedly squatted down to catch this little cannonball.

"Grandpa, look, this is my test score, one hundred points!" Taotao excitedly took out a test paper from his schoolbag and handed it to Zhang Ran.

Zhang Ran took it to look and said happily: "Taotao is truly great. Tell me, what do you want to eat today? Grandpa is treating."

"That's great! Susu, what do you want to eat?" Taotao first waved his little fist, then looked at his younger sister.

In Taotao's heart, taking care of his younger sister is a given, so when there is a good thing, the first person he thinks of is his sister.

Seeing her brother Taotao, Susu's big eyes were also filled with joy, and she held Taotao's hand and said: "Fried chicken wings."

"Grandpa, can we go eat fried chicken wings?" Taotao immediately said to Zhang Ran.

"Alright, but you can't eat too much, or if Mom finds out and you get a spanking, don't blame it on me," Zhang Ran said, rubbing the heads of the two little ones.

"Mm-hmm, just eat a little bit," Taotao said, gesturing.

It must be said that the self-control of this little fellow Taotao is quite good; he said he would eat a little bit, so he ate just a little bit.

However, when Zhang Ran saw the two little ones looking like they were still wanting more, he immediately said: "Don't save money for Grandpa; if you want to eat, then eat. Grandpa has lots and lots of money."

Well, the one who said not to eat too much just now was him, and now the one telling the two little ones to eat more is also him.

Hearing Zhang Ran's words, a look of happiness clearly appeared on the little faces of Taotao and Susu, but they were still very sensible; they only ordered one more portion to share between the two of them and did not really eat their fill.