Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

Chapter 268 Zhao Lidong's daughter is actually a giant baby?

As the sun sets, the sky is ablaze with rosy hues.

A gentle sea breeze dispelled the daytime heat.

Zhao Lidong stood on the balcony with a smile, watching the van slowly drive up to the front of the apartment building.

"Ruilong!!"

As soon as Zhao Ruilong got out of the car, Zhao Lidong shouted.

"Come on up, the food's all on the table!"

The shout was loud and joyful.

Zhao Lidong was afraid that the people in the compound wouldn't know that his beloved nephew Zhao Ruilong was visiting.

How could Zhao Ruilong not understand his little scheme?

They invited me to dinner, but didn't arrange for a driver or Secretary Wang to pick me up.

She said she'd have a meal ready at home and be waiting for me...

Isn't this blatantly designed to make me cooperate in a little charade?

Carrying the fruit basket upstairs, I heard Zhao Lidong shouting before I even entered the door.

"Ruilong, you don't need to change your shoes, just come in!"

"It's better not to change them. I'm afraid that if I take off my shoes, the smell will make everyone unable to eat dinner."

Zhao Ruilong carried the fruit basket into the house.

My second uncle, Zhao Lidong, is, after all, a political and legal secretary in Jinghai City.

Therefore, the houses allocated by the work unit are quite large, and there is no feeling of crampedness.

In addition, my second aunt had been a housewife for a long time, keeping the house very tidy and organized.

"Hey, you're here, why did you bring a fruit basket?"

Zhao Lidong feigned anger and glared at Zhao Ruilong.

"I can't come to my second uncle's house for dinner empty-handed, can I?"

After placing the fruit basket on the coffee table, Zhao Ruilong casually asked:

"Where are Second Aunt and Xiaoling?"

"Your second aunt is still cooking in the kitchen, Xiaoling..."

As Zhao Lidong spoke, he turned and walked towards the second bedroom.

He raised his hand and slammed it down several times with great force.

"Xiaoling, come out quickly! Your brother Long is here! Stop playing games! Come out now!"

Zhao Ruilong quickly said, "No rush, Second Uncle. She's finally graduated, let her have some fun!"

Zhao Lidong put his hands on his hips, sighed, and shook his head.

"She's completely addicted to playing!"

"I told her to learn to drive before she went abroad, but she said it would be useless because the UK doesn't recognize our driver's licenses, and they drive on the right."

“I told her to go to Zhongjiang and Handong to find Licheng and play with you, but she complained that it was too hot and she was too lazy to go. She stayed at home playing games all day. I’m really afraid that she will still be like this after she goes abroad.”

Zhao Ruilong laughed and said, "Don't worry, Xiaoling won't. But when is she leaving for England?"

"she?"

Zhao Lidong gave a soft snort.

"This girl can't wait to leave!"

“I told her to stay in the country a little longer and not to rush out.”

"Otherwise, once she goes abroad, I'm afraid I'll only be able to see her once or twice a year."

Zhao Ruilong laughed and said, "Actually, it's better to go sooner so we can get used to life abroad. Besides, isn't my second aunt going with her? Renting a place and getting things ready will take a lot of time!"

Zhao Lidong shook his head decisively.

"Time is a small matter, money is a big matter!"

"Things abroad are not like those in China. Prices there are not cheap at all. The sooner you go, the more money you will spend."

"Even if you two siblings set up a family trust education fund for the entire Zhao family, you can still save money wherever possible. There's no need to waste money!"

Zhao Ruilong frowned and sneered.

"Look at what you're saying! How can this be considered a waste of money? I think you're just a doting father who can't bear to let Xiaoling go abroad too early!"

Zhao Lidong was about to retort.

The door beside her opened, and her daughter, Zhao Xialing, came out.

She was wearing pajamas, her hair was messy, and her face was bare.

She looks exactly like a super homebody.

"You just came out like this? You should at least change your clothes and freshen up a bit!"

"Hey Dad, why should I get all dolled up? Brother Long isn't an outsider, right?"

As she spoke, Zhao Xialing gestured towards Zhao Ruilong with her lip.

"That's right, it's okay. We're family, so it's best to be casual."

After a round of laughter and conversation, all the dishes were served.

The four sat around the dining table, eating and chatting.

Although Zhao Xialing was not very obedient from a young age, her grades were quite good.

I didn't do very well in the college entrance exam that year, but I still got into Linjiang University.

Before even graduating from university, I received an offer to study at the world-renowned University of Glasgow in England.

Now he is about to go to the UK to study at the renowned Adams Business School, pursuing a master's degree in economics.

Since we're going to study abroad, the topic naturally relates to studying abroad.

In this life, Zhao Ruilong has never been abroad.

Before his time travel, he had made money in business and had visited many countries.

Moreover, in the mobile internet era, there are many international students and travel bloggers who share everything about overseas.

In addition to local customs, cultural landscapes, and food culture.

This also includes price levels, public security, and lifestyle.

The advanced internet allows people to learn about the world without leaving their homes.

of course.

This is also because the internet is so developed that anyone can shoot videos, write articles, and post them online.

Without excessive hype, the unfiltered reality of foreign countries has been presented to the Chinese people.

People who have never been abroad are finally realizing that developed countries are not perfect and also have all sorts of problems.

It's not that developed countries are necessarily technologically advanced, militarily powerful, economically prosperous, have sound legal systems, highly educated citizens, well-developed infrastructure, and excellent social welfare...

On the contrary, some long-established developed countries have long been nothing more than names.

When they can't maintain a technological lead, they resort to sanctions and suppression against their competitors.

They are complacent and their military strength is declining, so they can only rely on empty talk to show off their power.

Despite their seemingly prosperous economy, prices are high, the gap between the rich and the poor is enormous, and many people hold multiple jobs and struggle to make ends meet.

The democratic system and laws and regulations that are touted by countless people only benefit a small number of people. Although there seems to be no corruption in secret, officials and businessmen can switch identities at any time.

As for the claim that the citizens have exceptionally high moral character... that's an utter joke.

Swearing, littering, free shopping sprees, urinating and defecating in public, administering injections and taking drugs on the street, frequent shootings... all of these are documented in videos, witnessed by many videographers themselves.

Moreover, since all the infrastructure was built many years ago, and capital is profit-driven, it saves money wherever possible and avoids renovations whenever possible, resulting in many infrastructure facilities becoming very old.

Crooked railway tracks, an old airport, a subway line teeming with rats, and wooden utility poles that couldn't withstand wind and snow...

Many people have traveled abroad to what they thought were paradise-like developed countries, only to find that the infrastructure was in such a terrible state that it was shocking.

As for the high cost of living, deep-seated racial discrimination, the fear of walking alone on the streets at night, and the fact that in the event of a disaster, people basically have to rely on themselves for rescue...

Even though so many of these phenomena have been exposed, and even people from both countries have conducted online reconciliations, there are still many lackeys who refuse to admit it.

So at this very moment.

Knowing that Zhao Xialing was full of longing and anticipation for England, Zhao Ruilong certainly wouldn't discourage her.

I was just trying to be helpful by reminding her that there are differences in food culture and that there might not be any food in England that would suit her taste.

Furthermore, the arrogance accumulated over hundreds of years cannot be easily changed, so be prepared to face discrimination after you go there.

As for the advice to avoid going to remote areas and going out at night when you are in a foreign country, Zhao Lidong kept reminding Zhao Ruilong of this without Zhao Ruilong having to.

"Okay, okay, Dad, please stop talking."

"I'm over twenty years old, how could I possibly have no sense of danger at all?"

Zhao Xialing rolled her eyes impatiently, put down her chopsticks, wiped her mouth, and got up to leave.

"Wait a moment!"

Zhao Lidong called to his daughter, pointed to the chair, and urged her:

"Don't rush back to play games, sit down properly!"

After Zhao Xialing sat down, she said with a stern face:

"And then? May I ask if Your Majesty has any further instructions?"

"Your Majesty? My Majesty, my foot!"

After glancing at Zhao Ruilong, Zhao Lidong scolded him in an annoyed tone:

"Can't you learn properly from your brother Long?"

"We're both young, but look how successful your brother Long is now!"

"Not only can you offer advice and suggestions to the country, but you can also contribute money and effort to economic development. What about you?"

"Playing video games, playing video games! Ever since you came back after graduation, you've been cooped up at home playing video games every day. Look how fat you've gotten!"

Zhao Xialing rolled her eyes.

"If I don't play video games, where else can I go?"

“I said I wanted to go abroad early, but you wouldn’t let me. I wanted to go on a trip, but you wouldn’t allow it.”

Bang!

Zhao Lidong slammed his hand on the table.

"You're still arguing with me!"

"Is my refusal to let you go abroad or travel your way of life just an excuse for you to stay home and play video games all day?"

Zhao Xialing crossed her arms over her chest and sneered as she asked:

"Otherwise what? Do you expect me to learn to wash dishes, mop the floor, and do housework like Mom?"

"you!!"

Zhao Lidong was furious and trembling all over.

"Second Uncle, don't be angry. If you think Xiaoling is just sitting at home doing nothing, why don't you let her come back to Handong with me? I'll arrange for her to work at Huilong Group for a month or two of internship."

"Isn't she an economics major? She's already a graduate of Linjiang University, so she should have a certain level of professional expertise. An internship at the group would be a good opportunity for her to combine theory with practice and gain some work experience."

Upon hearing Zhao Ruilong's statement, Zhao Lidong's expression immediately brightened.

"This...how is this so embarrassing?"

"Oh, what's there to be embarrassed about? We're family!"

At this point, Zhao Ruilong glanced at the sulking Zhao Xialing and laughed:

"And to be honest, Huilong Group doesn't just belong to me and my second sister, it belongs to the entire Zhao family!"

"If Xiaoling hadn't really wanted to study abroad and learn more from world-renowned universities, I would have arranged for her to intern at the group long ago."

"Our group is developing rapidly and has many businesses. Now is the time when we urgently need people, and it is also a great opportunity to train people!"

Zhao Lidong looked somewhat embarrassed and said:

"But I'm worried that she's clumsy and careless, and might cause trouble for you and your brother."

"Cause trouble? How much trouble could she, an intern, cause? Besides, why do you think she's careless?"

As soon as Zhao Ruilong finished speaking, Zhao Xialing coldly snorted:

"Exactly! I haven't even started my internship yet, and you're already saying I'm not good enough? How can you look down on me like that?"

At this point, Zhao Xialing changed the subject.

"By the way, Brother Long, how much will I get paid for a month-long internship?"

Bang!

Zhao Lidong slammed his fist on the table again.

But this time, the intensity was much lighter.