Chapter 789: Chapter 789: Precious Little One

"Hmm." Zhao Gushen leaned against the edge of the bathtub, holding Ye Fei in his arms.

Lazy as ever, he didn’t want to leave the bathtub.

Anyway, the water inside was still nicely warm.

Ye Fei’s body felt soft and plush, and he was holding her comfortably.

For the moment, he couldn’t escape this cozy feeling.

His palm absentmindedly caressed her little belly.

Occasionally, he would change spots.

Wandering without purpose, going wherever it landed.

There wasn’t any other intention, just like playing around.

Ye Fei was afraid Zhao Gushen would lose control, so she quickly said, "We’ve soaked enough, let’s go out?"

She had some things she wanted to ask.

Zhao Gushen then drained the water.

Ye Fei regained some strength and used a towel to dry herself off.

She picked up another dry towel to wrap around.

But Zhao Gushen stopped her, "We’re heading to bed soon, why bother wrapping yourself in a towel?"

Ye Fei mumbled, "But I can’t just walk over naked."

She didn’t have Zhao Gushen’s thick skin.

Although the bathroom was inside the bedroom, very close.

Without a word, Zhao Gushen suddenly scooped Ye Fei up in his arms.

Ye Fei could only use the towel to cover herself hastily.

After laying her down on the bed, she quickly tried to put on pajamas, but Zhao Gushen pulled her back into his arms.

"Why wear pajamas? Just sleep like this." Zhao Gushen said, "It’s so warm at home."

Ye Fei: "..."

She had tried sleeping like this before, but it was never as comfortable as wearing pajamas.

"Don’t worry, you’re so tired, I won’t do anything to you," Zhao Gushen promised.

Ye Fei: "..."

Zhao Gushen pulled the towel out of her hands and tossed it on the floor, then hugged her tightly.

Ye Fei was experienced now, not daring to move chaotically in his arms.

She just settled obediently as he hugged her.

"What do you want to ask?" Zhao Gushen said, "Are you sleepy now?"

"If you’re sleepy, then ask tomorrow; if not, ask now, and I’ll tell you."

Ye Fei lifted her head from his embrace, "What about you? Are you sleepy?"

"I’m not sleepy." Zhao Gushen chuckled, "I’m more awake now than when I first came back."

Ye Fei saw that he indeed looked incredibly energetic.

Suddenly, she suspected if this man had some kind of energy-replenishing ability he hadn’t told her about.

But since he was full of energy, Ye Fei asked, "I was just wondering, you mentioned before that there are relatives in the Zhao Family who are even worse than my parents and Ye Ning."

"Will we meet them on the fifth day this time?" Ye Fei asked.

Growing a bit concerned.

Zhao Gushen nodded truthfully, "We’ll likely encounter them, if nothing unexpected happens."

Ye Fei immediately got nervous, "Tell me then, just how exceptional are they?"

"How to describe it..." Zhao Gushen thought about it, "The biggest issue is my second uncle’s family."

"My second and third uncles are not from our side of the family. Grandpa and grandma only have my dad as their sole child. My parents also only have me."

"However, grandpa had a brother, who is my great-uncle, but he has already passed away. My second and third uncles are from great-uncle’s family."

"Hmm... maybe it’s tradition, their family has always been competing with the elder generation since great-uncle’s time. Later, because the old man awoke the family head powers, there was nothing they could do but back down."

"It’s not really backing down." Zhao Gushen chuckled, "Becoming the family head is determined by awakening the powers, similar to being chosen by fate."

"It’s all about luck. The position of family head is chosen by fate, not because someone lets it go."

"However, great-uncle was alright with it because this was always the rule. Regardless of whether he truly accepted it, he anyway acknowledged it."

"After great-uncle had my second uncle, he started eyeing the family head position again."

"My second uncle is only a few months younger than my dad." Zhao Gushen said, "So great-uncle pinned his hopes on my second uncle."

"Hoping he can awaken the family head powers and transfer the position from our side of the family."

"But as you know, the family head powers eventually remained with Dad."

This "our dad" sounded awfully affectionate, and it was unclear where Zhao Gushen had picked it up.

But it was indeed our dad, he didn’t get it wrong.

"My second uncle didn’t have as good a mindset as great-uncle."

"Also, he felt that determining the family head by powers was unfair."

"What does having family head powers prove anyway? Family head powers are just like a special ability, not truly counting as extraordinary, not that impressive."

"Besides, they don’t significantly influence managing a business empire or leading a family, they can’t prove someone has the ability to do these things well."

"Honestly, my second uncle’s arguments aren’t completely unreasonable." Zhao Gushen chuckled.

"Simply having family head powers doesn’t prove much; success is more dependent on one’s abilities."

"However, the powers do provide some benefits. For example, Cheng Zhi’s photographic memory, or Bắc Thành’s night vision, even he doesn’t understand its relevance to family management."

"But there aren’t any significant issues in her family except her mother’s minor conflicts, and the Yan Family never questions these rules."

"As for my family head powers, they are very useful and can be considered beneficial in any aspect." Zhao Gushen noted, "For instance, in business, the ability to understand others’ thoughts has undoubtedly offered me great advantages."

Ye Fei nodded.

Zhao Gushen’s powers weren’t miraculous, but among the Eight Great Families, they were exceptionally strong.

"But since my second uncle developed such thoughts, regardless of Dad’s family head powers or management skills, he remains unsatisfied."

"Even if the family head powers awakened in Dad, my second uncle believes his abilities are adequate, not inferior to our dad’s, so why can’t he be the head?"

"Therefore, although he doesn’t affect the family’s interests, he often tries to sabotage within these boundaries."

"Because of his unwillingness, even obsession, he hasn’t given up, even wanting my second brother to replace me." Zhao Gushen said.

"The children from your second uncle’s family are younger than you, ranked second?" Ye Fei pieced together.

"Strangely enough." Zhao Gushen chuckled, "In the Zhao Family, my second uncle’s family ranks second, and my third uncle’s family has a son ranked third. I’m the oldest."

"I’ve told you before, our family only had sons, having a daughter was exceptionally difficult. If a family had a daughter, she was cherished like a treasure."