Plunder-Chapter 294: Looking for Dad

A whole week had passed, and he stayed with the security team without any intention of leaving.

"What should we do now?"

Qiao En asked, puzzled.

Everyone’s perception of Zhou Ziyan was that apart from his proficiency in indulgence, he was useless in other respects.

But this time, he was actually enjoying his work in the security team.

"Let’s cross the bridge when we come to it. It’s too soon to tell right now."

As a result, Zhou Ziyan worked at the security post for nearly three months.

He seemed like a changed man.

Externally, that evil air about him had gradually faded; internally, his spirit had fully returned.

One day, just as he was finishing work, Zhou Jin’an’s Maybach had just driven out of the underground parking lot when he ran into Zhou Ziyan.

"Big brother."

Zhou Ziyan jogged up to Zhou Jin’an.

Zhou Jin’an had always been cold-faced toward him, but Zhou Ziyan didn’t mind at all and kept eagerly approaching the cold shoulder.

"What’s up?"

Zhou Jin’an peered out through the crack in the car window.

"When will the shares be settled?"

Zhou Ziyan was a man eager for quick success and profit, never engaging in anything without the promise of gain.

"It’s none of your business."

Zhou Jin’an said coldly, then rolled up the car window.

"Big brother, we are family after all. The Nanchen Group is something dad left for all of us, not just for you alone. You asked me to start from the bottom, and I agreed. How can you still..."

Zhou Jin’an suddenly had an idea and said, "If you want shares, you have to agree to a condition."

"What condition? Don’t just say one, even if it’s ten or a hundred, I’ll agree."

Zhou Ziyan blurted out without thinking.

Zhou Jin’an’s eyes deepened, "Bring Qiqi to your side and take care of him personally."

"Qiqi?"

Zhou Ziyan was baffled.

He didn’t understand what medicine Zhou Jin’an was selling in his gourd.

"Is there a problem?"

Zhou Jin’an leaned back in his chair, his face expressionless.

Zhou Ziyan wanted to say something, but in the end, he said not a word.

"Fine, I agree."

"Then wait for my notice."

Zhou Jin’an did not agree right away; after all, Qiqi was a person, and his wishes were also very important.

At dinnertime, Auntie Jiang was not around.

Sister Rong held Qiqi in her arms as they ate in the kitchen.

"Where is mom?"

Zhou Jin’an curiously asked.

He hadn’t seen Auntie Jiang for several nights when he came home for dinner.

"She went to the hospital."

Qiao En said.

"Is she not feeling well?" Zhou Jin’an asked again.

Qiao En shook her head, as she had not originally planned to tell Zhou Jin’an about this.

"She went to visit Zheng Gang."

Qiao En said softly, her eyes downcast.

The man was her father, but she couldn’t bring herself to say it.

What she hadn’t expected was that Auntie Jiang, always so strong-willed, would choose to stand by Zheng Gang’s side at this moment.

It wasn’t until late at night that Auntie Jiang tiptoed back home.

"Mom, you’re back."

When Auntie Jiang returned, she ran straight into Zhou Jin’an coming out of his study.

With a guilty conscience, Auntie Jiang was visibly uncomfortable.

"Haven’t you gone to bed yet?"

"Uh-huh, I just finished up. Did you go to see En’en’s dad?"

When Zhou Jin’an hit the nail on the head, Auntie Jiang’s face became even more unnatural.

She headed to her bedroom with her head down, but Zhou Jin’an called out to her.

"Mom, there’s something I’d like to discuss with you."

Regarding Qiqi’s matter, he needed to seek Auntie Jiang’s opinion.

"Go ahead."

Auntie Jiang was clueless, her hands tightly clasped.

Zhou Jin’an gestured for her to sit down before he opened up the conversation.

"It’s about Qiqi. I’ve talked with Zhou Ziyan, and he’s willing to acknowledge Qiqi. From now on, Qiqi will live with him. What do you think?"

Auntie Jiang was a bit stunned—the matter was so sudden.

"When?"

"In the next few days."

Auntie Jiang’s eyelids drooped, and after a long while, she finally spoke up.

"I need to ask Qiqi about this; I can’t decide for him."

In these past months, Qiqi had been her sole companion. Now, someone suddenly wanted to take the child away from her, and she was reluctant to let him go.

"Uh-huh."

The next morning, everyone gathered around the dining table for breakfast.

Zhou Jin’an took care of Qiao En while surreptitiously observing Qiqi.

He was young, but had a maturity not seen in his peers.

"Qiqi, Uncle has a question for you. Do you want to live with your father and grandmother?"

Zhou Jin’an asked seriously.

Qiqi, busy eating, looked at Zhou Jin’an but did not speak.

Auntie Jiang panicked, immediately speaking for Qiqi, "Qiqi, tell Uncle that you’re not going anywhere. You’ll stay with Grandma."

Qiqi looked blankly towards Auntie Jiang again.

"Mom, Jin’an is doing this for Qiqi’s own good. He’s only five years old. Being with his biological parents is the best choice for him."

Auntie Jiang held her tongue, unable to let go.

"Qiqi, do you want to know who your father is?"

Qiao En reached out and gently touched Qiqi’s head.

Qiqi nodded immediately.

"Then, would it be okay if Uncle took you to meet your father tomorrow?"

"Okay."

Qiqi agreed in a babyish voice.

A wind intent on leaving can’t be held back.

Auntie Jiang, despite her reluctance, ultimately agreed.

The following day, during office hours, Zhou Jin’an led Qiqi by the hand out of the Maybach.

"Uncle, where are you taking me?"

Qiqi, puzzled, clung tight to Zhou Jin’an’s fingers and refused to let go.

"I’m taking you to meet your father."

Zhou Jin’an had his secretary summon Zhou Ziyan to the reception hall.

He wore a security guard’s uniform, having gradually blended into that simple and happy way of life.

The moment Zhou Ziyan entered, Qiqi’s gaze never left him. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

"Who is he?"

Zhou Ziyan furrowed his brows, looking at Qiqi with surprise.

Children change a lot, and it had been more than half a year since Zhou Ziyan last saw this child. Now, he looked very different.

He squatted down and stretched out his hand to touch Qiqi’s head, but the child was frightened and immediately hid behind Zhou Jin’an.

"Qiqi, don’t be afraid, he’s your father."

Zhou Jin’an led Qiqi by the hand towards Zhou Ziyan.

Hearing the word ’father,’ Zhou Ziyan’s eyes suddenly reddened.

"Qiqi, I’m your father."

He repeated the words with a choked voice.

Qiqi still kept everyone at a distance, and as Zhou Ziyan tried to pull him into an embrace, he resisted and moved away.

"I want Grandma."

He clung to Zhou Jin’an’s trouser leg, shaking it.

Zhou Jin’an, on the verge of becoming a father himself, was filled with mixed emotions as he bent down to pick up Qiqi.

"From now on, Qiqi, you will live with your father."

In an instant, Qiqi burst into tears.

"I don’t want to, I only want Grandma."

He struggled, refusing to get close to Zhou Ziyan.

"Son, don’t cry. Dad will take good care of you from now on. Shall we go home? Grandma is waiting for you there."

Zhou Ziyan wiped away a tear and picked up Qiqi to leave.

Qiqi cried loudly.

Zhou Jin’an’s voice came from behind, "Remember our agreement. Otherwise, you’ll lose not only this child but much more."

That ’much more’ naturally referred to shares in the Nanchen Group.

"Don’t worry, big brother, I’ll keep it all in mind," Zhou Ziyan replied firmly.

A week later, Zhou Jin’an transferred three percent of the Nanchen Group’s shares into Zhou Ziyan’s name.