Stay Home Daddy: I Was Reborn After My Daughter Passed Away
Chapter 469: Four hundred and sixty-nine, endure all hardships for the sake of the child_1

Chapter 469: Four hundred and sixty-nine, endure all hardships for the sake of the child_1

"Indeed, I can only rest easy when I entrust this matter to you."

"All the materials used in this store are non-toxic, ready for immediate occupation."

"Plus, the woodwork is all by the best carpenters in Chuan City."

Boss Gu looked around at the surroundings and was very satisfied in his heart.

All he had to do was casually buy some decorations, and the rest didn’t require his particular attention.

"Is the labor cost enough?" Boss Gu asked him.

After all, he had only left two thousand yuan, and Boss Gu didn’t know whether it would be sufficient.

"It’s not a matter of being enough, it’s that it’s too much. Boss Gu, I really tried to spend this money. I used the highest quality materials and hired the most professional people.

But even after completing the whole set of works, there’s still one thousand yuan left. Boss Gu, please take this money back."

As Old Zhang spoke, he took out one thousand yuan from his pocket.

For the first time in his life, he discovered that it could actually be difficult to spend money. He tried every means to spend it, but somehow, it just wouldn’t go.

Boss Gu took the money back and then said to Old Zhang, "Haven’t eaten yet, right? How about we grab a bite to eat together?"

Afterward, Lin Xuan took Old Zhang to a noodle shop.

While eating noodles, Old Zhang also chatted casually with Boss Gu.

"Boss Gu, how old’s your daughter?" Old Zhang asked.

"Not very old, just started kindergarten."

"It’s a bit less worrying when they’re in kindergarten. My youngest son just started elementary school today."

As Old Zhang spoke about his youngest son, his face beamed with happiness, and although his eyes couldn’t hide their worries, the joy overshadowed them.

"My little boy is very mischievous, no one can control him, not even me."

"But I think it’s fine for a boy to be a little mischievous. Nowadays, having a boy or a girl is the same, there’s no more fuss about it.

I’m earning money now, hoping that in the future, my children can have a better life every day."

As Old Zhang talked about this, the previously furrowed brows on his face suddenly smoothed out.

"I used to worry about this all the time, but I’ve come to terms with it now."

"The children’s future is up to them, what’s that saying again? I forget, but I think it goes something like ’children will have their own blessings.’

As a father himself, Old Zhang shared his current situation across from Boss Gu.

Boss Gu nodded in response, for he certainly understood what Old Zhang thought about every day.

Because Boss Gu did too, thinking about those same things every day.

Or rather, Boss Gu had been like that at one time.

Now, the mental states of both men had undergone a significant change.

Boss Gu no longer had the same troubles as before; now, he only thought about one thing every day, which was to ensure that Tangtang would have a better future.

What Old Zhang thought about every day was how to make Tangtang’s future life better.

In essence, the direction of their efforts was the same for both men.

"Speaking of which, I can’t help but thank you, Boss Gu. Without you, I would probably still have many worries every day."

Old Zhang’s face showed some excitement as he spoke about this.

He was very glad about the decision he had made that day.

At this moment, Boss Gu also calmly said to him, "What you have now, you deserve it all.

If you hadn’t approached me that day, perhaps there wouldn’t have been the opportunity that followed."

"Boss Gu, there’s been a question I’ve always wanted to ask.

Why did you agree to me at that time?"

Old Zhang often thought back on that incident and found it all a bit dreamlike.

At first, he hadn’t understood, but now when he saw the daily earnings of each computer in the internet café, he couldn’t help but feel puzzled.

Boss Gu had so many computers, he really had no need to give up a spot for him.

Who would complain about earning too much money?

And for that reason, Old Zhang was extremely curious about Boss Gu.

At that moment, Boss Gu himself hesitated for a bit, not even knowing why.

In the end, he came up with a somewhat supernatural explanation, "Maybe back then, I felt that you were like me, both fathers."

And that was indeed what Boss Gu had been thinking at the time.

Seeing Old Zhang’s age, he guessed that Old Zhang wasn’t young and must have a wife and children.

After all, there weren’t any advocates for singlehood; everyone did what they were supposed to do when they reached a certain age.

He didn’t want Old Zhang to end up like his younger self.

And it just so happened that he really could help him.

What was a mere trifle to him, could completely change Old Zhang’s life.

Hearing Boss Gu’s words, Old Zhang felt incredibly moved in his heart.

It was the most touching thing he had heard in many years.

"Boss Gu, despite us being strangers, you’ve offered me so much help; I, Old Zhang, will follow you from now on.

Whether you ascend to the knife mountain or descend into the seas of fire, wherever I can be of use, I won’t utter a word of complaint," Old Zhang expressed his heartfelt commitment to Boss Gu then and there.

Because Boss Gu had treated him very well, faced with such a boss, such a good boss.

Old Zhang felt that he should dare to take risks and dare to strive for once in his life.

Following Boss Gu, he believed that his feelings weren’t mistaken; Boss Gu would surely succeed.

And Boss Gu was sure to be a star that stood out from the rest.

"You’re too kind, it was just a small effort on my part," Boss Gu didn’t consider himself a savior-like figure.

He always remembered that he was just an ordinary person, after all.

"By the way, Boss Gu, which kindergarten does your child attend?"

Old Zhang broached the topic of children with Boss Gu once again.

Upon hearing the question, Boss Gu didn’t lie but told him the truth.

When Old Zhang heard about the kindergarten Tangtang attended, he was a bit astounded.

He had heard of that kindergarten; the tuition fees were not a small expense each year.

Essentially, the parents of the children who went to that kindergarten were all prominent figures in Chuan City.

Of course, in the small counties around Chuan City, there were also many wealthy people who would send their children to the best kindergartens.

In those days, the slogan "Knowledge changes destiny" still rang loud and clear.

Everyone placed great importance on education, in the vast majority of families.

Even in remote and impoverished rural areas, parents would do everything they could to let their children leave the mountains and see the world outside.

"If one day I can make money, I’ll give my son everything I can offer, even if it’s my life, I would be willing to,"

Old Zhang said solemnly after taking a sip of his drink.

He would always inadvertently mention his child, his lifelong pride.

Boss Gu nodded, thinking that if it were him, he would do the same.

For his children, enduring any hardship was worthwhile; children were like a pillar of support for their parents’ spirits.