Chapter 760: We're All Family! (2)

Chapter 760: We’re All Family! (2)

Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

“The two old masters should calm down. I’ll give each of you two boxes later.”

The two old masters glanced at each other and gave a tacit hum.

Zhou Chao also breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. Both of these old masters were quite old, yet they behaved like children.

“Alright, let’s talk about something serious. After dinner, Xiao Chao, you stay behind. There are some things I need to discuss with you!” Xiao Lao’s expression turned somewhat serious.

Zhou Chao nodded. Seeing that the two old masters had nothing else to say, he walked over and sat next to Jiang Li.

“What confidential matter did your grandfathers discuss with you?” Jiang Li asked softly as soon as he sat down.

“It’s nothing much. Grandpa finished his wine and wants me to bring him some more later. Besides, there’s something to discuss after dinner. You can take Third Aunt and the others for a stroll then!”

“Don’t worry, my mom and Third Aunt have already agreed. After dinner, we’ll all go out for a walk together.”

“Clap, clap, clap!” Just as Zhou Chao was about to speak, Jiang Youdao stood up and clapped his hands.

All eyes turned to him.

“Ahem, today is a good day. Everyone, raise your glasses and let’s welcome the arrival of Zhou Chao’s Third Aunt and Uncle. Let’s drink to this occasion!”

Upon hearing his father-in-law’s words, Zhou Chao felt like he was about to sink into the ground.

Perhaps because he was young, unlike Third Aunt and Uncle Xiao Zhong, everyone, including Third Aunt, stood up happily and raised their glasses.

Seeing everyone standing up, Zhou Chao also stood up with Jiang Li, raising his glass of red wine.

“Cheers!”

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The dinner lasted for a full hour and a half. As the dinner ended, it was already eight o’clock in the evening.

“Third Aunt, you can go out for a stroll with Ah Li, or if you don’t want to, you can go home and rest. I have some things to deal with here!”

“Well, we’ve already discussed it. Your mother-in-law and I are going out for a walk. You go ahead with your business. Don’t worry about us. After all, Xiao Li is still here!”

Third Aunt seemed a bit impatient, holding Jiang Li’s hand and waving it, indicating for him to leave quickly.

Seeing this, Jiang Li covered her mouth and chuckled, even her mother-in-law, Li Ya teased him.

“I can briefly explain it to you, but you’re not allowed to tell anyone else!” Jiang Lao said sternly.

As the only two uninformed members of the Xiao family, father and son quickly nodded.

“This is a technology related to desertification. It can change desertification and convert it into arable soil, and the cost is quite low.”

Changing desertification? Doesn’t this mean there will be more available farmland and land?

Thinking of the current desert area in the country, Xiao Zhong instantly understood the importance of this technology.

Xiao Zhong licked his dry lips, glanced at Zhou Chao, then at the two old masters. He wanted to say something, but when he opened his mouth, he didn’t know what to say.

“Xiao Chao, besides the previous request you mentioned, do you have any other requests?” Jiang Lao suddenly turned the topic to Zhou Chao.

“Me? I don’t have any, just the one before. If there’s anything else, I hope the duration of land ownership can be extended to permanent!” Zhou Chao chuckled after finishing.

If he really became the permanent owner of the land, wouldn’t that mean he owned a private territory? It’s probably impossible in China.

“You’re quite ambitious, kid. But this request isn’t unreasonable. Without this technology, who knows how many decades it would take to combat desertification!”

Jiang Lao fell silent for a moment before continuing, “I’ll mention it to No. 1. I can’t guarantee if it will be accepted!”

“As long as you said that, Grandpa!”

Xiao Lao looked somewhat embarrassed as he glanced at Zhou Chao. “Xiao Chao, there’s something I need to consult you about.”

“Xiao Lao, we’re family. Just say what you want to say directly!”

Xiao Lao gritted his teeth, as if he had made up his mind. “Well... it’s about... your uncle is not getting any younger, and he’s been in this position for some time now. I... I want to take this opportunity to let him move up!”

“I thought it was something big. You’ve mentioned this before, and you said you’d handle it. Besides, Uncle is also family. I fully support this proposal!”

Zhou Chao also knew that Xiao Lao had never asked for help in his entire life. Being able to say these things meant he had put down a lot of his pride.

“Thank you, Xiao Chao!” Xiao Zhong also understood the meaning behind Xiao Lao’s words earlier. It turns out that he could have this opportunity all thanks to Zhou Chao’s efforts.

“Uncle, we’re all family. Why are you talking like we’re from different families!” Zhou Chao pretended to be angry.

“Yes, yes, Xiao Chao is right!” Xiao Zhong’s face was beaming with smiles.

“Alright, look at your ugly face, really bringing shame to the Xiao family.” Xiao Lao glared at Xiao Zhong unkindly.

“Hehe, isn’t this just excitement!”