Reborn in 1979: I Raised a Fortune with Four Daughters

Chapter 238 Visiting Bai Bin

Just then, a series of steady and powerful footsteps came from the stairs. It turned out that Bai Bin was slowly walking down from upstairs.

"Secretary Bai, I'm so sorry to bother you and Aunt Qiao today," Zhao Yuan said hurriedly as he went to greet them.

"Haha, Zhaoyuan, you're here, why did you bring so much stuff? You're being too polite!" Bai Bin replied with a hearty laugh.

"Hello, Grandpa Bai!" Zhao Zhaodi, who was standing next to him, also quickly greeted him politely.

"Oh my, look who this is! Isn't this our Zhao Di? I heard you're the top science student in the capital this year, that's amazing! Congratulations! Like father, like son!"

Bai Bin said with a big smile.

"Thank you for your praise, Grandpa Bai. I was just lucky, and I don't deserve such praise."

Zhao Zhaodi blushed and responded modestly.

At this moment, Bai Bin turned around and called out to Aunt Qiao, who was concentrating on making tea:

"Xiao Qiao, could you please call Bai Wei right away and ask her to come over for dinner tonight? Also, please tell her that Zhao Yuan is coming to visit as well."

"Alright, Lao Bai."

Aunt Qiao smiled and responded, then handed the two cups of freshly brewed tea to Zhao Yuan and Zhao Zhaodi respectively before getting up and going to the side to make a phone call.

A short while later, Aunt Qiao returned to the living room after finishing her phone call and said to Bai Bin:

"Secretary Bai, I've already spoken with Bai Wei, and she'll be here on time tonight."

Then, she turned to Zhao Yuan and Zhao Zhaodi and greeted them warmly:

"Zhaoyuan, Zhaodi, you two sit down and rest for a while. I'm going to buy some groceries to cook dinner. We'll have a nice meal here tonight. Bai Wei will be coming over later too."

After saying that, Aunt Qiao picked up the vegetable basket that was placed by the door and made as if she was about to go out.

However, before Aunt Qiao could even step out the door, Zhao Yuan quickly stood up and stopped her, saying sincerely:

"Aunt Qiao, please don't be so polite, don't go to all that trouble! I came here mainly to keep Secretary Bai company and chat with him. I've already booked a private room at 'Zhao's Kitchen' for tonight, so we can just go there to eat. I can't let you work so hard at home."

“How can that be! I know very well that ‘Zhao’s Kitchen’ is indeed your family’s business, but since you’ve come to my home as guests today, it’s my way of showing my appreciation by having you eat here.”

Bai Bin smiled and spoke very sincerely.

"How about this, Secretary Bai? I'll make a call and have the chef over there prepare the food and send it over directly. Aunt Qiao, don't bother, it's really not that complicated. I didn't come here just to freeload a meal, but to chat with you and catch up."

Zhao Yuan quickly explained.

"Haha, Zhaoyuan, have you been eating too many delicacies lately and now you look down on our simple meals?"

Bai Bin joked, a smile still on his face.

"Oh dear, Secretary Bai, you're being too polite! You flatter me! Alright, alright, I'll gladly accept your offer. I'll just have to trouble Aunt Qiao to cook for me again."

Zhao Yuan quickly agreed.

"It's no trouble at all, Xiao Zhao. I'm so happy that you came all this way to visit us."

He's retired now and has nothing to do all day. It's the happiest thing for him that you old friends of so many years can take some time to come and visit.

As Aunt Qiao spoke, she walked out of the room with a happy expression to go buy groceries.

Bai Bin and Zhao Yuan brewed a cup of tea, then moved a small table and chairs to the courtyard to sit and chat over tea.

Bai Bin saw Zhao Zhaodi looking bored and said:

"Zhaodi, there's a study on the left side of the first floor. Go and see if there are any books you like. You can look at any of the books there, and if you find anything you like, you can take it back as a gift."

Bai Bin said.

Zhao Zhaodi looked at Zhao Yuan.

"Go ahead, take a look at Grandpa Bai's book, you're sure to make some new discoveries."

Zhao Yuan said.

"Yes, thank you, Grandpa Bai."

After saying this, Zhao Zhaodi happily went into the house and went to the study on the left.

Pushing open the door, a faint scent of ink mixed with the smell of old paper wafted out.

The study is small, but it is decorated very warmly.

A row of tall bookshelves stood against the wall. The wooden shelves had darkened slightly with age, but the books on them were neatly arranged.

From the works of Marx, Engels, Lenin, and Stalin to classic literary masterpieces, from historical biographies to anthologies of poetry, everything is available.

In the center stands a heavy solid wood desk, its surface marked with mottled marks, as if telling the story of countless times it has been turned over and written on.

An old-fashioned desk lamp sits on the table, its green shade casting a pale yellow light.

Next to it was an inkstone and a brush dipped in ink, as if someone had just used it.

In the corner was a rattan rocking chair with a worn-out cushion, and several open magazines were scattered around it, all from the 1980s.

Zhao Zhaodi stood there, her eyes sparkling with excitement, feeling as if she had stepped into a treasure trove of knowledge. She couldn't wait to walk to the bookshelf and start picking out books.

Zhao Zhaodi's gaze swept over the familiar books, and suddenly, she spotted several original English works in the corner of the bookshelf.

This was extremely rare in the study of an ordinary family in 1988.

She carefully pulled out a book with "Pride and Prejudice" printed on the cover.

She gently stroked the pages, her heart filled with joy.

At this moment, Zhao Yuan walked in. He was also surprised when he saw the original English text in Zhao Zhaodi's hand.

"This book is quite rare, how did Grandpa Bai get it?"

Zhao Zhaodi said in a low voice.

Zhao Yuan leaned closer to take a look and said with a smile:

"Perhaps Grandpa Bai brought these back from his time studying abroad. Grandpa Bai must have a lot of good books here. Before he retired, Grandpa Bai was the Secretary of the Huzhou Provincial Party Committee."

Zhao Yuan said as he walked out of the study.

Zhao Zhaodi opened the book and began to read it carefully. The beautiful words flowed into her heart like a gentle stream.

"Grandpa, I'm back!"

With a clear and loud shout, Zhao Yuan slowly raised his head.

A tall, handsome young man was seen slowly pushing a bicycle into the yard.

The young man was about 180 centimeters tall, with a well-proportioned figure, distinct facial features, and a youthful vitality.

At this moment, Bai Bin, standing to the side, said to Bai Wenbo with a big smile:

"Bai Wenbo, come here quickly! This is Uncle Zhao, the famous CEO of the Zhao Group—Uncle Zhao Yuan! He's a prominent figure in our business world, a true entrepreneur!"