Chapter 236 - 236 236 Really Different Now

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236: Chapter 236 Really Different Now 236: Chapter 236 Really Different Now Watching the two tearing each other down, Zhao Guang silently felt a touch of warmth in his heart. However, he didn’t step in to stop them; disagreements like this were too common at home. If he intervened, he might just end up being their common target. Sure enough, within a few minutes, the two quieted down. “All right, we’re relieved to see that you’re doing well. Pack up today, and move out first thing tomorrow. I need to get back as soon as possible,” Zhao Feng said to Zhao Guang nonchalantly. “Dad, what’s the rush? Stay and have some fun here for a few days first.” “What’s there to enjoy here? I’ve got lots of things to take care of back home.” Zhao Guang was puzzled, wondering when his dad had become so busy. Hadn’t he quit his job to focus solely on helping their hometown’s development? But surely he didn’t need to be hands-on all the time. “You don’t know him; he needs to check on everything, big or small, otherwise he worries. Really, he’s not helpful, only adds to the chaos,” Li Dujuan complained to Zhao Guang with exasperation. “That’s called being responsible, you know!” Zhao Feng’s voice rose an octave higher. Fine, whatever, Zhao Guang thought, no longer wishing to comment. Then, he watched as his mother entered his room, ready to start packing up. “No, don’t bother packing those. I’ve got everything set up at the new place. We just need to move the pots and pans.” “You child, you have no idea how to live properly. Don’t you know the value of frugality?” Zhao Guang was bewildered, did he even need to worry about household frugality? With the amount of money he had now, he doubted he could spend it all even if he tried. What was the point of moving these old things to the new house, which wouldn’t even match the villa’s decor? Finally, Zhao Yan stepped in to prevent their mother from packing: “I will have someone take care of these things. Indeed, they aren’t suitable for his villa. Don’t worry, I’m planning to have a new floor built here, and we will make use of everything.” “That’s my girl, understanding unlike you.” Zhao Guang surrendered, raising his hands. What could he do? Next morning, before dawn broke, Zhao Guang was roused to offer incense and prayers, followed by carrying belongings headed for the villa district. Once everything had been delivered, the move was officially complete. After that came the meal with relatives and friends, a customary practice. However, Zhao Guang’s friends were all busy in Guisheng province and couldn’t come. His father’s brother was out of town and couldn’t come back, leaving only a message. However, his mother’s two brothers, despite being far away, made the trip this time. Add to that Zhao Guang’s sister’s family, it was a rather simple housewarming. But at the dinner table, both uncles were excessively courteous, heaping praise on Zhao Guang. If it hadn’t been for lifelong disdain from the pair, Zhao Guang might have believed their kind words. It had not been long, yet their attitudes had shifted dramatically. Obviously, the villa played a significant role. They might not know the extent of his wealth, but they understood it was not a trivial amount; after all, a villa doesn’t come cheap. “Don’t be upset with them; everyone’s just trying to make a living,” his mother said after the relatives had left. She was aware of Zhao Guang’s opinions towards his uncles. “I don’t mind, as long as they don’t scheme against us.” While it seemed unlikely, on second thought, they probably didn’t even have the chance to plot anything. He didn’t need help at his business, nor did he rely on relatives. Even if they wanted to get involved with Da Manjin, that wasn’t managed by him and he trusted nothing untoward would happen; he was merely a shareholder. His biggest concern was his parents being tricked by the two uncles at home. “Don’t worry, we’re not fools. Your great-uncle is still looking after things in the village; they can’t influence much. But you’re right about one thing; you really should be investing more.” Previously, concerned about frightening them, he had kept their investments moderate. Now that the village was developing, they realized everything needed money. The initial plans had been reduced to a tenth, yet there were still not enough funds, causing some distress. If they failed, they’d lose face in the village. Zhao Guang casually responded, “You and my sister can discuss those matters.” Zhao Yan added, “Right, my company has professionals. Let them handle the calculations in the future; they’re mostly idle otherwise.” That was true; though the company had few employees, there was even less work to do. Besides sourcing products for Zhao Guang, they did little more than record gemstone and gold transactions. “Is that alright? It won’t disrupt your work?” “Of course not. It’s our own company, silly not to utilize it. Besides, we don’t have much work. We’re not paying them to play around every day.” His remark resonated with the sentiment often directed at capitalists. Wait, he himself was now a capitalist, Zhao Guang finally realized. After chatting for a while, his parents left due to other obligations, and his sister, along with her husband, departed as well. Zhao Guang was left alone in the vast villa, feeling somewhat empty. “It’s different, it has all changed,” Zhao Guang reflected from his bedside, looking out with mixed feelings. Remembering the change in his uncles’ attitudes, contemplating the shift in his parents and sister’s thinking, he felt acutely aware that he was no longer the same person. But soon, Zhao Guang brushed aside these thoughts—it wasn’t something he deemed important. “First, I should go work on my Combat Energy; I’ve already missed a whole day.” With his parents at home, he couldn’t visit the Otherworld and was confined to studying and meditation. His parents didn’t understand what he was studying, only expressing astonishment at his success and advising him not to tire himself out. They had no clue about the utility of his studies. But as soon as he arrived in the Otherworld, Zhao Guang’s plans got sidetracked. Spotting Zhao Guang from afar, Xi Fei immediately clung to him. “Master, you haven’t been here for a day; what kept you busy?” “Nothing much, just some complicated stuff,” Zhao Guang said with a smile. “Then let’s return, Xi Fei missed you.” Zhao Guang instantly put everything else out of his mind—what training? That could wait. Right now, all he could think about was giving Xi Fei a good lesson.

Chapter 236 - 236 236 Really Different Now

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