Street Hustler and His Policewoman Wife

Chapter 224 224: The Old Man and the Little Girl

Chen Xiao was in the yard whispering with Zhao Xiaoyu.

It wasn't until after dinner that Zhao Xiaoyu returned to her father's side.

Zhao Hai felt a bit embarrassed, but Chen Xiao didn't mind and even said:

"I'll be staying in Shencheng City for the next few days; if you need to work during the day, you can let this girl tag along with me."

"Really, Uncle Chen?!" Zhao Xiaoyu was thrilled.

Just as Zhao Hai was about to scold, Lin Yao immediately walked over, "Mr. Zhao, how about letting Xiaoyu stay with me for the next few days? After all, it's quite lonely sleeping alone, and she can keep me company!"

"Yes, yes! I love sleeping with Sister Yaoyao the most!"

Zhao Hai gave a helpless smile, and Chen Xiao added, "It's fine to rest with your Sister Yaoyao, but later you have to go somewhere with me."

"Where are we going?"

"How about meeting an old grandpa?"

"Alright, but he won't be very strict, will he?"

"No, he's a very kind grandpa."

"Okay, Uncle Chen, I promise I won't pull his white beard."

Zhao Xiaoyu said earnestly, while Zhao Hai looked a bit worried. Chen Xiao smiled and said, "The situation tonight is a bit tricky, maybe taking Xiaoyu will yield a unique effect."

"Since you put it that way, I won't stop you. Xiaoyu, remember to listen to Uncle Chen."

"Okay, Dad, you be safe going home."

Zhao Hai nodded and took his leave first.

Afterward, Chen Xiao took Zhao Xiaoyu to the airport to pick up Guo Zhengchang.

On the way there, Chen Xiao called Guo Qing.

In the past, as soon as Chen Xiao called, Guo Qing would immediately greet him with a "brother."

But today, while Guo Qing answered the call, he remained silent.

Chen Xiao waited for two seconds, then laughed and said, "What, you don't even want to talk to me?"

"No, it's just that I saw the news. Chen Xiao, I finally realized why I never quite gained grandpa's approval. You were right, there's a rightful way to earn money!"

"Stop with the drama, do you know that Elder Guo is coming to Shencheng City?"

"Yes, and I'm already in the yard waiting on my knees for his arrival."

Hearing this, Chen Xiao couldn't help but be shocked by Guo Zhengchang's authority within the Guo family.

After a pause, Chen Xiao said, "Good that you know, I'm on my way to pick him up, just watch for my signals later. I'm not familiar with anyone else in the Guo family, compared to them I hope Elder Guo will pass the 'big ship' to you to steer in the end. I hope my friendship with the Guo family will last long, do you understand what I mean?"

On the other end, Guo Qing was a bit incredulous.

"Chen Xiao, would you really still help me? I once thought solely of using you!"

"As I've said, aside from the old gentleman, you're the only one I'm familiar with in the Guo family."

"Alright, I won't say more; I'll follow your arrangements!"

"Okay, I'll hang up now; I'm almost at the airport."

Chen Xiao didn't say much more and continued driving.

Although when Guo Qing called him when he was about to take the crucial step, Chen Xiao indeed wasn't too pleased.

But that wasn't a grudge, much less resentment.

Since it wasn't a grudge or resentment, why would Chen Xiao make things difficult for Guo Qing?

Moreover, not only did he easily forget about the previous displeasure, but he also wanted to help Guo Qing.

Of course, there are things, where once is enough but not twice.

Guo Qing could ignore his presumptuousness the first time, but if there's a next time, it means Guo Qing truly didn't care about him.

Chen Xiao had to sort out these matters clearly in his mind.

Before long, Chen Xiao arrived at the airport.

Zhao Xiaoyu kept looking at the exit, constantly asking, "Uncle Chen, what does the old grandpa look like?"

"White hair."

"Oh, I expected the old grandpa to have white hair."

"Oh, he's also quite tall."

"But there are so many tall grandpas!"

"Well, I don't really know how to describe that grandpa. If someone waves at us later, then that's him."

Zhao Xiaoyu said okay, and soon Chen Xiao spotted Guo Zhengchang.

Accompanying Guo Zhengchang were two expressionless men, clearly his bodyguards.

Just as Chen Xiao was about to greet him, Zhao Xiaoyu pointed at the waving Guo Zhengchang and said, "Uncle Chen, there's a grandpa waving at us!"

"That's him."

Chen Xiao smiled and walked forward. Guo Zhengchang was immediately curious to see him with a little girl:

"Whose little girl is this? She's really pretty!"

Zhao Xiaoyu was delighted by the compliment, "Thank you, Grandpa, my name is Zhao Xiaoyu, my dad is Zhao Hai."

Guo Zhengchang naturally didn't know Zhao Hai and curiously looked over, and Chen Xiao briefly introduced him in a low voice.

"Oh, so it's your friend's child. You should've said earlier, then I could've prepared a meeting gift for the little girl."

Chen Xiao smiled, "Elder Guo, let's discuss more in the car."

"Alright, just give the keys to those two, you and this girl sit in the back with me."

Chen Xiao nodded, and the group of five got into the car.

Throughout the trip, Chen Xiao barely had a chance to speak, as it was all a conversation between Guo Zhengchang and Zhao Xiaoyu.

Perhaps Zhao Xiaoyu was naturally good at amusing the elderly, or maybe Guo Zhengchang inherently liked children, the elder and the child even started singing nursery rhymes in the car.

Seeing Guo Zhengchang without a trace of sternness, Chen Xiao felt he made the right choice in bringing Zhao Xiaoyu along.

Upon reaching Guo Qing's residence.

Chen Xiao couldn't help but halt his gaze as he got out of the car.

He initially thought Guo Qing's words over the phone were a joke, he never expected Guo Qing would actually be kneeling at the door since earlier!

Seeing Guo Zhengchang arrive, Guo Qing didn't dare move.

Guo Zhengchang also put on a serious expression, walking solemnly to Guo Qing:

"How long have you been here?"

"Three hours."

"Do you realize what you did wrong?"

"I forgot the old master's teachings – to act rightly and sit upright."

Guo Zhengchang said nothing, helping Guo Qing up personally.

The latter instantly looked touched, with even a redness in his eyes, "Grandpa, I know I was wrong."

"Stand up." Guo Zhengchang said, and Guo Qing nodded repeatedly.

Zhao Xiaoyu also quickly reached out her small hands to help Guo Qing up.

Seeing this, Guo Qing couldn't help but curiously ask, "Grandpa, she is…?"

"A friend of Chen Xiao's daughter."

Guo Qing paused, then stood up, expressing gratitude, "Thank you, little one."

"No need to thank me, uncle, I've been punished by my dad too, so I know how much it hurts the knees."

"Uh… you were punished like that when you were young?"

"Yes, a few times for not eating and wasting food, so my dad punished me. Uncle, everyone makes mistakes, as long as we correct them and don't repeat them, it's fine!"

Listening to Zhao Xiaoyu's words, Guo Qing fell into contemplation.

Chen Xiao also couldn't help but be thoughtfully impressed.

This brief sentence, for some reason, conveyed many things to Chen Xiao.

He also knew that Zhao Xiaoyu might not even fully comprehend what she was saying, she was just repeating the lessons taught to her that she believed were right.

And yet, such a simple principle led the burly Guo Qing to an awkward yet sincere smile after contemplation.

Guo Zhengchang shot him a glance, "You've lived so many years, yet you're not as wise as a child."

"Grandpa is right, and so is this little girl!" Guo Qing said with a smile.

Guo Zhengchang didn't scold further and gave a meaningful look to Chen Xiao, "You two come with me to the study, Xiaoyu, you play by yourself for now, later you can sing more to grandpa, okay?"

"Fine, but I've sung all the nursery rhymes I know, can I tell you a story instead?"

"Of course, grandpa loves hearing stories too."

"Then you hurry up!" Zhao Xiaoyu urged, and Chen Xiao followed Guo Zhengchang and Guo Qing into the study.

Not long after, Zhao Xiaoyu, feeling bored being alone in the yard, picked up a stick and started earnestly writing on the ground…