Hearing this, Zhai Cheng didn't know what to say. After all, he really felt strange towards this so - called biological father in front of him. But then he remembered what his mother had said, so he could only respond with a soft "Father."
Zhang Yao was extremely happy to hear Zhai Cheng call him father.
"Hey, good son. I wasn't by your side as you grew up. It's my fault. Before I die, I just wanted to see you. Now that I see you're healthy and happy, I'm content." Zhang Yao's words were really just for show, and the other three people present didn't believe a word of it.
On the way here, Zhai Cheng had told Song Ge about Meng Yajing and Zhang Yao. Both of them were suspicious of Zhang Yao's sudden appearance, but they didn't say much and decided to wait and see.
"Father, what are you saying? After all, you're my biological father." Zhai Cheng replied politely.
At this time, Zhang Yao told his assistant to take out the pre - prepared transfer contract of the company under his name.
"Son, I didn't do much during your growth. Now that I'm in poor health and don't have much time left, I'll hand over my company to you."
"Father, this is your life's work. How can I accept it? This illness can still be treated. There's no need to rush about the company." Zhai Cheng clearly didn't want the company. On one hand, he really felt embarrassed to take it; on the other hand, he was afraid that something might go wrong, so he just refused.
"Chen'er, this is my heartfelt gift. I hope you won't refuse. Otherwise, you really won't forgive your father. How can I rest in peace then? Don't refuse, Chen'er." Zhang Yao's tone suggested that Zhai Cheng had to accept it.
"Father, why don't you move in with us? Then Zhai Cheng and I can take care of you easily and show our filial piety. It'll also be good for your condition, and you can recover soon." Song Ge said. For some reason, maybe it was a woman's sixth sense, but she felt that there was something fishy about Zhang Yao's plan to transfer the company.
Hearing Song Ge's words, Zhang Yao felt a twinge of guilt. He shifted his gaze and replied,
"Is this my daughter - in - law? I appreciate your kindness, but I'm old. I don't want to trouble you young people. Moreover, I already feel so guilty towards Zhai Cheng. How could I ask you to take care of me?" Although Zhang Yao said this, he was actually thinking about quickly giving the company to Zhai Cheng and then leaving.
Afraid that Zhai Cheng might not believe him, Zhang Yao added, "Father knows that I was wrong to your mother and you many years ago. Now I really want to make up for it. Please don't refuse me. If you do, I really don't know what to do." As he said this, Zhang Yao began to cry. At this moment, he really looked like a remorseful old father.
Hearing Zhang Yao say this, Zhai Cheng really had no way to refuse.
"Okay, Father. I won't decline this contract anymore. I'll do as you say."
Hearing Zhai Cheng's words, Zhang Yao told his assistant to take out the contract and a pen for Zhai Cheng to sign.
But Song Ge didn't think things were that simple. Still worried, she said,
"Father, come home with us. We're really worried about you leaving alone. And company is the best way to make up for the past, isn't it? Moreover, we'll have our own children in the future, and then you'll have grandchildren. A three - generation family under one roof is true happiness. So, Father, come home with us." Song Ge said affectionately.
"Yes, Father, come home with us." Zhai Cheng and Song Ge were in sync, so he also said.
Hearing this, Zhang Yao's eyes flickered. He never expected this young girl Song Ge to be so persistent.
"No, Father still has things to do. I won't go back with you. Be good. Father knows that the guilt I feel towards you can't be made up in a short time, so I won't trouble you." Zhang Yao didn't know what else to say, so he just kept using this as an excuse.
Seeing that they couldn't persuade Zhang Yao, Zhai Cheng and Song Ge could only take Meng Yajing away.
Song Ge always felt that this matter was not that simple, so she decided to investigate.
"Zhai Cheng, you take Mom home first. I want to take a walk around here. I can go home by myself later." Song Ge made up an excuse to stay.
"What's there to see in this old city area?" Zhai Cheng was puzzled by Song Ge's words.
"The scenery in the old city area is nice. You know I'm designing something recently, so I just want to do some simple on - site research. Okay?"
Song Ge was really glad that she finally found a proper reason.
"If Song Ge wants to do on - site research, don't stop her. Song Ge, be careful when you go home later. If you need to, just call Zhai Cheng and ask him to pick you up." Meng Yajing really liked Song Ge, so she supported whatever Song Ge wanted to do.
Hearing his mother say this, Zhai Cheng couldn't say anything.
So, Zhai Cheng took Meng Yajing home first.
After Zhai Cheng drove away, Song Ge went back to the outside of Zhang Yao's house. Soon, Zhang Yao and the same assistant came out. And unexpectedly, another person came out of the house. That person was Xu Qin.
Song Ge was shocked. Why was Zhang Yao cooperating with Xu Qin? Originally, she thought Zhang Yao came back just to swindle some money, but with Xu Qin involved, things were not that easy.
Song Ge quietly followed the three of them.
"Did you get Zhai Cheng to sign the contract?" The speaker was Xu Qin.
"Of course. Lying is my forte." As he said this, Zhang Yao smiled proudly. He was really shameless.
"You're really something, even tricking your own son."
"So what if he's my own son? I haven't seen him since he was a child. We don't have any feelings. Money is closer to me, isn't it?" Zhang Yao said this so casually.
Song Ge, who was eavesdropping secretly behind them, was furious. But she had to keep listening because she wanted to know their next plan.
Hearing this, Xu Qin burst out laughing. He thought to himself, Zhai Cheng, even your own father treats you like this. You're really pitiful.
"Don't worry. I'll give you every cent you deserve after it's done. Rest assured."
Hearing this, Zhang Yao felt relieved.
"Go quickly. If they know I'm in contact with you, our plan will be ruined." Zhang Yao said.
Hearing this, Xu Qin thought it made sense and then left. Seeing that Xu Qin had left and there was nothing more to hear, Song Ge also left.
Song Ge didn't know how to tell Zhai Cheng about this. Although they all knew that Zhang Yao didn't mean well towards Zhai Cheng.