Chapter 2066: Small Gathering, Casual Chat

After seeing the family onto the plane and having Zhang Qian personally escort them to Italy, Zhao Fusheng finally took Fan Beibei home.

"Brother, are we free now?"

As soon as she entered, the little girl dove onto the sofa, then looked at Zhao Fusheng with a smile.

"Heh..."

Zhao Fusheng looked helpless.

How much did this kid crave freedom, to ask that?

"What, isn't it?" Fan Beibei blinked. "I checked the information. Italy has a time difference with us. When they sleep, we're at school or work; when they get up, we're sleeping."

"You know that?"

Zhao Fusheng was somewhat surprised.

He hadn't expected Fan Beibei to know even that.

"Of course."

Fan Beibei was quite proud. "I'm the computer genius in my class."

"Impressive." Zhao Fusheng walked over with a smile and tapped her on the head. "Stop daydreaming. Study hard, got it?"

"Don't hit my head; you'll make me stupid." The little girl said discontentedly.

"Keep talking, and I won't take you out for a big dinner tonight."

Zhao Fusheng pulled out the ultimate threat.

"What are we eating?" Fan Beibei's eyes widened.

For a foodie, having a big meal was undoubtedly a very pleasant thing.

"What do you want to eat?" Zhao Fusheng asked with a smile.

To him, this girl was practically raised like a daughter. Although Zhao Fusheng was strict with her now, it was because he worried that such a living environment might spoil her.

As the ancients said, thrive in adversity, perish in comfort. Fan Beibei was different from Fan Baobao; by the time she was old enough to understand things, the family's circumstances had already improved.

From childhood to now, except for the very first year, everything Fan Beibei had was the best her elders could give.

As for her future life, it was already planned out by Li Yuan.

Study abroad, grow up, do what she likes if she wants, or join the family business if not.

To be honest, compared to Fan Baobao, Fan Beibei was undoubtedly luckier than her sister.

Similarly, Zhao Fusheng worried more that she might go astray.

After all, being a rich second generation didn't necessarily mean being elite; those who received elite education might not necessarily succeed.

Zhao Fusheng knew all too well what Chinese students abroad were like.

Some lived up to their parents' expectations and became elites, while others squandered their family's money and ended up as good-for-nothings.

Zhao Fusheng didn't want Fan Beibei to become that kind of person.

Even though, in fact, he could afford to support her even if she did.

But the problem was, that wasn't what he wanted Fan Beibei to become.

"Seafood?"

Fan Beibei had no idea how far ahead Zhao Fusheng was thinking. She was truly carefree now. After a moment's thought, she said to Zhao Fusheng, "Bro, did you really buy a plane?"

"Bought it, bought it." Zhao Fusheng smiled helplessly and patted the little girl's head. "When it arrives next year, I'll take you to Europe to play, okay?"

"Great, great."

Fan Beibei nodded eagerly like a chick pecking at rice.

After all, she was still a child; such things held immense appeal for her.

As for Zhao Fusheng buying a plane, that wasn't so surprising in her eyes.

Brother could do anything!

That was a fact etched in Fan Beibei's heart since childhood.

In her understanding, there was nothing Zhao Fusheng couldn't do. What was buying a plane?

The two tidied up, and Zhao Fusheng called Liu Yiming. Soon, Liu Yiming came to pick up Zhao Fusheng and Fan Beibei.

"Hello, Brother Yiming." Fan Beibei greeted Liu Yiming politely.

That was her nature; no matter what guest came to the house, she was always very polite.

"Hello, Beibei."

Liu Yiming quickly nodded.

No way; he wouldn't dare act like an elder in front of Fan Beibei.

This little princess was the apple of the entire Future Group's senior management's eye. The chairman raised her like a daughter, and she had even lived with Zheng Yao and Dong Chenxi from a young age.

Just based on that identity, Liu Yiming dared not be negligent.

Besides, who wouldn't like such a cute and pretty little girl?

"Let's go."

Zhao Fusheng nodded, took Fan Beibei's hand, and got into the car.

The convoy soon arrived at the restaurant Liu Yiming had booked. As they entered the private room, Zhao Fusheng had Fan Beibei sit beside him and said to Liu Yiming, "Go greet at the door. President Zheng and Miss Dong will be here soon."

"Okay."

Liu Yiming quickly nodded and turned to go meet them at the door.

"Will Sister Chenxi and Sister Yaoyao come too?" Fan Beibei asked in surprise.

Zhao Fusheng nodded. "I texted them. They happen to be free and miss you, so they'll come have dinner with you."

"Great, great."

Fan Beibei clapped her hands happily.

To her, Zheng Yao and Dong Chenxi were two very nice, pretty sisters. Every time she visited them, there was always good food and fun things to do, and she could do whatever she wanted.

Bliss!

...

...

"Sister Chenxi."

"Sister Yaoyao."

Fan Beibei greeted Zheng Yao and Dong Chenxi sweetly.

The two were naturally delighted to see her, and soon the little girl was sitting between them.

"Have Baobao and the others left?" Zheng Yao picked up her chopsticks and casually asked Zhao Fusheng.

Zhao Fusheng nodded. "They've left. Zhang Qian will see them there and then come back."

"Is it safe over there?"

Dong Chenxi smiled and asked casually.

"Of course it's safe."

Zhao Fusheng explained, "The island itself is fine, and we have gun permits there."

"Really?"

Even Dong Chenxi and Zheng Yao were taken aback.

Gun permits?

They hadn't expected such a thing.

Did that mean the Future Security personnel sent to Italy could carry guns on the island?

"Really."

Zhao Fusheng nodded. "They're more relaxed about that over there. Besides, it's my private island, so security measures are necessary."

He smiled and continued, "Heavy weapons are definitely not allowed, but regular weapons are fine."

Of course, he wouldn't tell Dong Chenxi and Zheng Yao that he had secretly arranged to purchase heavy weapons.

After all, this was where his family lived; stricter security measures were better.

"We'll have a place to vacation in the future." Dong Chenxi smiled at Zheng Yao.

Clearly, in her eyes, Zhao Fusheng's island was a great spot for leisure and holidays.

Zheng Yao didn't have as many thoughts, but she still nodded. "Nice. When I have money, I'll buy an island too."

Obviously, they were quite envious of this.

"Let's eat, let's eat. Beibei is hungry." Zhao Fusheng didn't bother to tease them and picked up his chopsticks.

Today, they were just getting together as friends, so naturally they didn't talk about work, only personal topics of interest.

Like when they would get boyfriends, or what kind of boyfriends they liked.

Although Fan Beibei was there, the little girl was focused entirely on eating and couldn't care less about what Zhao Fusheng and the others were discussing.

"Stop worrying about us."

Zheng Yao shot Zhao Fusheng a glare. "You have the time, look over more documents and send me back the approvals quickly."

Zhao Fusheng looked helpless but had to nod.

"By the way, I looked into that matter you mentioned last time."

Dong Chenxi picked up a napkin, wiped her hands, and said to Zhao Fusheng.

"Alibaba?"

Zhao Fusheng was slightly surprised.

"Yes."

Dong Chenxi nodded. "I checked. Ma Xiaoyun has been fine lately; he's focused on that online payment thing."

"Heh, quite ambitious."

Zheng Yao laughed upon hearing this. Her impression of Ma Xiaoyun was that he was very smart and also very ambitious.

Although Alibaba was now listed, in Zheng Yao's view, Ma Xiaoyun's future wasn't very bright. With Hongshan Capital, SoftBank, Yahoo, and Future Investment all restraining him, could he still stir up trouble?

Zhao Fusheng nodded. "We have shares in that Ant Financial, right?"

"Yes."

Dong Chenxi nodded. "After several rounds of financing, we still have thirty percent. Why?"

"The bottom line is twenty percent."

Zhao Fusheng said to her. "If it goes lower, tell Ma Xiaoyun I won't accept it."

"Okay."

Dong Chenxi agreed.

Although she didn't know why Zhao Fusheng said that, since he asked, she would do it.

"Is that what you wanted to talk about?" Zhao Fusheng then asked Dong Chenxi.

If it were just about Ma Xiaoyun, he didn't think Dong Chenxi would specifically bring it up.

"No."

Dong Chenxi shook her head. "There's something I think you should know."

"Go ahead."

Zhao Fusheng said.

Since Dong Chenxi put it that way, it seemed there was another issue.

"At JD.com, Liu Qiangdong has been in contact with Tencent Technology recently." Dong Chenxi spoke slowly. "I suspect he might want to raise funds."

"More funding?"

Zhao Fusheng frowned, somewhat surprised.

He wasn't surprised that Liu Qiangdong had contacted Ma Huateng. After all, in his previous life, he had seen news about a famous dinner in Wuzhen where Liu Qiangdong organized a gathering, and Ma Huateng attended. Most of the companies at that dinner were invested by Tencent Technology.

That in itself meant something, though outsiders couldn't see it.

But Zhao Fusheng hadn't expected that after just raising some funds from him, Liu Qiangdong would still want to continue fundraising.

Just how ambitious was this guy?