My Perfect Female CEO

Chu Erzhu, Mengyao’s grandfather, and Uncle Sun were people of the same era, and their relationship was quite close.

Therefore, Uncle Sun recognized Mengyao at once, which was understandable.

Even though they hadn’t seen each other for many years, it didn’t prevent Uncle Sun from calling out the name of Old Chu’s granddaughter.

"Grandpa Sun, you’re still so robust, your children don’t have to worry," Mengyao said respectfully.

"What’s the use of being robust at my age," Uncle Sun sighed, "You young folks, you can’t live like us old ones. What the elderly fear most is loneliness, not having their children’s company, nothing else."

Uncle Sun spoke without reserve or any hesitation, his tone was quite didactic.

"You’re right," Zhang Lu chimed in, deeply agreeing with Uncle Sun.

"If your children heard this, they might not be pleased with you," Mengyao said softly.

Uncle Sun’s words held some truth; this is an undeniable fact nowadays, and no one can find fault with it.

As an old man, he had a deep understanding and experience of this.

"Those little brats of mine, I’ll say what I need to say right in front of them, and I won’t hold back my criticism," Uncle Sun said matter-of-factly, unable to hide a sense of loneliness in his eyes.

An elderly person, no matter how strong, can’t erase the loneliness of lacking children’s company in their heart.

"You’re tough," Zhang Lu said sincerely, admiring him.

"Young people nowadays, I don’t know what they are thinking. They are all grown-ups, yet they don’t think about marrying or establishing careers. At your age, my kids were already in middle school," Uncle Sun lectured, "Look at you all, not many are still single, how can your families not worry?"

"Times have changed, there’s no need for you to lecture us," Li Tong interjected with a bitter smile.

"No matter how times change, one thing remains the same: a girl needs to be a mom and a man needs to be a dad," Uncle Sun said earnestly.

"We understand your point, you don’t need to keep pointing out our flaws, our families already push hard enough, we don’t need another," Zhang Lu remarked wryly.

In the face of Uncle Sun’s lecture, both Mengyao, Ye Fan, as well as Zhang Lu and Li Tong listened attentively.

At this moment, Uncle Sun was entirely in the role of an elder, imparting life lessons and principles.

"Look at you, acting so righteous, have you made being single a habit? Listen to my advice, hurry up," Uncle Sun was not planning to miss this lecturing opportunity, glanced around and focused on Mengyao, "I’ve often heard Old Chu complain that his granddaughter couldn’t get married because she’s too pretty, now it doesn’t seem so, you two seem close, how far have you gotten?"

As he spoke, Uncle Sun finally looked at Ye Fan.

"We’re engaged, she’s my fiancée," Ye Fan explained proudly.

"I’m surprised that someone as dull as you could find a fiancée, it makes no sense," Uncle Sun teased before adding seriously, "You two should cherish each other, that girl’s a good one, don’t do anything to wrong her."

Ye Fan smiled and nodded in agreement.

In theory, Uncle Sun wouldn’t say these heartfelt words, but seeing Mengyao brought up some past memories, and being so familiar with Old Chu, he treated Mengyao as one of his own, leading to such an earnest lecture.

"Grandpa Sun, it’s rare for us to gather together, let’s go have a meal," Mengyao earnestly invited.

"I think I’ll pass, I won’t join you, I don’t understand your lively activities, don’t let me become an obstacle," Uncle Sun said seriously. Seeing Mengyao was about to speak, he resolutely added, "It’s enough that you have the thought, no need for a meal, you youngsters enjoy being together."

Having said this, he promptly turned and left, not giving Mengyao and the others a chance to persuade him to stay.

"Let’s go, don’t try to stop him," Ye Fan said calmly.

Mengyao nodded and then looked towards Zhang Lu and Li Tong, "You two, come on."

"Are we being third wheels, is that appropriate?" Zhang Lu asked symbolically.

"Perfectly appropriate," Mengyao replied boldly, "Order whatever you want, I’ll make sure you’re satisfied."

"Then I’ll be unabashed," Zhang Lu said with a wide grin.

"Talking as if you’ve ever held back," Mengyao teased.

"Listening to your tone, it sounds like you’re complaining I always mooch off meals," Zhang Lu mumbled in mock grievances.

"Judging by your innocent look, seems like you’ve had your fair share," Mengyao retorted.

"Fine, I better keep my mouth shut; it gets harder to speak after eating your food," Zhang Lu exaggeratedly said.

Amidst the banter between Mengyao and Zhang Lu, the four got into the car Mengyao brought and disappeared outside the research institute.

In the car, Ye Fan received a text message: Li Dingguo went out to eat with Zhao Gongming.

This message was from Yang Shu, indicating there’s an intriguing angle to it.

Yang Shu and Qian Weiguo had been lying low, constantly protecting Li Dingguo’s safety.

Ye Fan and Li Dingguo’s plan was unknown to Yang Shu and Qian Weiguo, otherwise, this text wouldn’t exist, as knowing Li Dingguo’s cautiousness, he definitely wouldn’t go out to eat with anyone, let alone with Zhao Gongming.

"Stay calm, no action allowed no matter what happens," Ye Fan edited the directive message and sent it.

The reason Yang Shu sent the message was because she noticed something off about Zhao Gongming; his invitation to Li Dingguo for a meal was clearly something Li Dingguo didn’t want, but succumbed to Zhao Gongming’s persistent persuasion.

This situation naturally caught the attention of Yang Shu and Qian Weiguo.

After receiving Ye Fan’s directive, Yang Shu and Qian Weiguo went silent again.

"What’s happening?" Zhang Lu and Li Tong’s gaze fell on Ye Fan, who was driving.

Ye Fan’s actions naturally didn’t escape their notice, so they asked seriously.

"Maybe the fish has taken the bait," Ye Fan replied uncertainly.

"Who?" Zhang Lu and Li Tong asked in unison.

"Not sure if it’s that particular fish yet, but this person will absolutely shock you. Until we confirm the situation, patiently wait for news, no need to ask unnecessary questions," Ye Fan deliberately withheld the subject.

Zhang Lu and Li Tong quelled their curiosity and didn’t ask further.

"Seems like someone is about to have bad luck," Mengyao said thoughtfully.