SAG -Chapter 184 Susu Misses Grandpa

Zhang Ran’s phone suddenly rang.

He glanced at the caller ID and immediately answered.

“Hello, Susu. Are you missing Grandpa already?”

Both Susu and Taotao had their own children’s smartwatches with calling functions.

Everyone present looked at the broad smile on Zhang Ran’s face and nearly failed to process what they were seeing.

Was this really the same imposing man from just moments ago?

On the other end, Susu spoke in a pitiful voice.

“Grandpa, do you not want me anymore?”

Zhang Ran instantly panicked.

“How could that be? Grandpa loves Susu the most!”

Still sounding aggrieved, Susu continued, “But… but Grandpa hasn’t come home for a really, really long time. I miss Grandpa.”

“I’ll come back right now! Grandpa’s heading home immediately!”

There was even a hint of urgency on Zhang Ran’s face.

The little girl’s words had clearly struck him harder than anything else.

Standing nearby, Zhang Siyan felt slightly jealous.

She hadn’t gone home these past few days either, so why hadn’t Susu called her?

After hanging up, Zhang Ran saw that everything here had already been resolved.

After a moment’s thought, he said, “You’ve only just recovered, so get some proper rest. I’m going back to see the two children first.”

“And look into that matter involving Su Yu. Have Zhao Hu handle it later.”

“Also, prepare some reserve funds over the next few days. I might need them soon.”

“Find some professionals as well. Dahe will explain the details to you later. Assign all of them to Mingxuan.”

He hurriedly arranged everything.

Now that Huo Zhiyuan had openly expressed her stance, Zhang Ran saw no reason to be polite. Whatever needed preparing, he simply instructed her to do it.

Huo Zhiyuan smiled.

“I understand. I’ll prepare everything as quickly as possible. Brother Zhang, you should hurry home. I’ll finish things up here soon as well.”

Zhang Ran said no more.

He practically jogged away.

Susu missed her grandpa—

And Grandpa missed Susu too.

Especially the little girl’s pitiful tone just now; it had struck the softest part of his heart.

After Zhang Ran and Zhang Siyan left, Huo Zhiyuan began asking Meng He about the specific arrangements.

Meng He no longer concealed anything and explained Zhang Ran’s upcoming plans.

Huo Zhiyuan didn’t react much.

But Zhao Jingyu and Meng Zixuan, hearing about it for the first time, were completely stunned.

Tian Yaohui’s Yaotian Pharmaceutical was also Zhang Ran’s?

Meng Zixuan suddenly felt that the speculation she had once dismissed might actually have been correct.

As for Huo Xin, she understood none of it.

Ever since going to university, she had rarely returned home and paid little attention to domestic affairs.

…

Outside, Zhao Hu had already handed Huo Li and the others over to the police.

When he saw Zhang Ran coming out, he hurried over.

Zhang Ran looked at him and said, “Go see Huo Zhiyuan. Follow her arrangements for the time being.”

After saying that, he got into the car, preparing to leave.

Zhao Hu was momentarily bewildered.

Then, noticing that He Yong had deliberately slowed down, he quickly asked, “Brother Yong, what does Brother Zhang mean? Is he no longer holding me responsible?”

He Yong replied, “What do you think? Your performance just now earned Brother Zhang’s forgiveness.”

“You got lucky, kid.”

“And remember the old rule: do the job, don’t ask why. If I find out you’re digging around and asking questions, don’t blame me for being harsh.”

Hearing this, Zhao Hu’s face lit up with joy.

The burden weighing on his heart finally disappeared.

“Brother Yong, don’t worry. I absolutely won’t ask unnecessary questions. Thank you, Brother Yong.”

“Don’t thank me. Thank Brother Zhang,” He Yong said.

…

At the Kang Shilan headquarters, Huo Jiaxiong sat at his desk with a faint smile on his lips.

He was in an excellent mood.

After learning about the progress on Huo Li’s side, he had already begun preparing himself to become Kang Shilan’s successor.

In truth, he had been preparing for this for over a decade.

Sun Guilan and Huo Li had been instilling that concept into him since childhood.

When he first learned of Huo Li’s plan, he had been shocked.

But after discovering the contents of Huo Zhiyuan’s will, he quickly made up his mind.

According to Huo Li’s calculations, within less than a month, they would use their status as relatives to “help” Huo Zhiyuan manage her shares.

Of course, matters wouldn’t be that simple.

Other shareholders would resist.

But that problem could be solved by sacrificing some benefits—something they had already taken into account.

Several female employees nearby looked at Huo Jiaxiong with admiration in their eyes.

After all, he was Huo Zhiyuan’s nephew.

Many of them wondered whether they might have a chance to become close to him.

Besides, Huo Jiaxiong was refined and scholarly in appearance, and he treated everyone kindly within the company.

He was quite popular among the female staff.

Just as Huo Jiaxiong was basking in his ambitions and imagining himself in control of Kang Shilan, two police officers approached.

“Are you Huo Jiaxiong?” one asked.

The moment he saw the police, his heart skipped a beat.

But he quickly regained his composure.

With a gentle smile, he replied, “I am Huo Jiaxiong. May I ask what this is about, officers?”

The officers couldn’t help feeling astonished.

Truly, appearances could be deceiving.

“Huo Jiaxiong, you are implicated in a criminal case. Please come with us.”

Huo Jiaxiong froze.

“Officer, there must be some mistake!”

The department supervisor who had accompanied the officers also spoke up.

But the policeman shook his head.

“No mistake. The report was filed personally by your President Huo.”

After saying that, he offered no further explanation.

They had been specifically instructed not to spread details of the matter.

Huo Jiaxiong allowed himself to be led away in a daze.

Only moments earlier, he had been dreaming of ruling Kang Shilan.

Now, he was becoming a prisoner.

…

When Zhang Ran returned home, he saw the two little children sitting side by side at the entrance to the garden.

Both were supporting their chins with their hands, staring expectantly toward the road.

The instant they saw him, they leaped to their feet and sprinted toward him.

“Grandpa! Grandpa!”

Unsurprisingly, that was Zhang Xiaotao’s voice.

“Grandpa!”

Susu cried out eagerly as well.

Zhang Ran quickly stepped forward, scooped both children into his arms, and kissed each of their chubby cheeks.

Watching the scene, Zhang Siyan felt another pang of jealousy.

I’m your mother, you little ingrates. Didn’t you even notice I came back too?

“Big Aunt!”

“Mommy!”

Just as Zhang Siyan was brooding over this, the two children finally noticed her and immediately ran over, demanding hugs.

At once, all her earlier resentment vanished without a trace.

She embraced them both with a radiant smile.

Zhang Ran chuckled as he watched.

After they had enjoyed their reunion for a while, he asked, “Alright, let’s go inside. Taotao, has your mother finished cooking yet?”

“It’s already done!” Taotao announced loudly.

“We were just waiting for Grandpa to come home so we could eat!”