Xiao Lingzhi's grandpa and Tao Mo were acquainted, but they weren't close before, after all, the Tao Family's business was so vast, and he wasn't one to seek connections above his station, usually just nodding acquaintances.
However, as everyone got older and handed over their businesses to the younger generation, there were no longer so many interests to avoid. Instead, they got to know each other better in their old age, and Tao Mo had become one of his tea buddies.
He had seen Tao Mo's daughter-in-law, a gentle woman. How could she hit the child with a bamboo board without any hesitation—striking anywhere? What if she hurt him?
Tao Mo lowered his voice, "I'll explain later; you were abroad these past days and didn't know about the situation at my home."
Grandpa Lin nodded and didn't ask any further questions.
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After the two kids had their fill, they held hands and went downstairs, where the crew was in the hotel lobby.