Daddy! Come Home for Dinner!-Chapter 285: My Family Is Your Family

Ye Fei couldn’t help but smile at Zhao Gushen, "How comprehensive."

"Of course," Zhao Gushen nodded, "The few of us always look out for each other, it’s a habit now."

"The reason the outside world respects the Eight Great Families so much isn’t because a single family is so powerful. To be honest, no matter how strong one family is, it’s hard when besieged." Zhao Gushen said slowly.

"Have you noticed? Whenever people talk about the Eight Great Families, they always mention all eight together. Unless they’re talking about just one, they rarely single out any one family." Zhao Gushen said.

Ye Fei nodded, "That’s true. Before I met you, I didn’t understand any of this. I just heard others calling them the Eight Great Families, so I followed suit. I imagine, aside from some who really know you, most people just call it that too."

Zhao Gushen smiled and nodded, "Exactly. Most people just followed that small group of people at the start, getting used to it without really thinking about why."

"Is there a reason behind it?" Ye Fei was surprised, "I never thought about it."

"It’s because the eight of us are so close, it’s not an exaggeration to say we’re like one family. Our families each work in different fields and aren’t competitors. On the contrary, we can help each other out."

"Plus, every generation, especially the family heads, have great relationships. Take the older generation, for example, those old partners were close friends, even the older ladies."

"Oh right. Last time I went to the old house, I saw many elderly ladies of similar age. They’re all part of the Eight Great Families?" Ye Fei remembered.

"Yes. Our parents’ generation down to ours, you’ve seen the group chats, we’re all good friends. Whenever one of us faces any troubles, the others will help without hesitation. If anyone dares to harm one of us, all eight families will unite to deal with that person."

"That’s why no one dares to offend us," Zhao Gushen said, "Sure, it’s possible to target one of us, as long as they gather enough forces. But to go against all eight, it doesn’t matter how many forces they unite. Plus, not everyone is as united as the Eight Great Families," Zhao Gushen chuckled, "That’s why many people hold us in such fear."

"I’m telling you this to let you understand our situation, but also to tell you not to be polite with them. We’re all family." Zhao Gushen ruffled Ye Fei’s hair, "I know, for the past 19 years, even if you had family, you were incredibly lonely, without anyone to rely on, no one to help."

"In the last five years, perhaps it was a bit easier mentally, but you still had to rely on yourself." Zhao Gushen said softly, "But now, you don’t have to face this alone anymore. You have me, and you have family. My family is your family."

"From now on, the Zhao Family will stand behind you, protect you, offer support, and be your pillar."

In this small bedroom, outside the window, a few lights from nearby buildings could be seen.

The sound of occasional cars passing by on the road wasn’t very noticeable.