How to raise a random guy's wife

"Do you remember what Dad taught you when you spilled your drink last time?"

"Hmm..." A thoughtful look flashed through Ran Kobayashi's tear-filled eyes.

Kobayashi Sora made a gesture of reaching out, "First?"

"First, pick up the cup..." Ran Kobayashi said as she reached out and picked up the cup.

Kobayashi Sora continued to guide the conversation, "What if a transparent, shiny glass shattered into many pieces?"

"Then we need to ask an adult for help!" Xiaolin Lan thought of more.

“That’s great,” Kobayashi Sora smiled. “And next?”

"Wipe the drink clean." Ran Kobayashi looked at her grandmother. "Grandma, do you have any tissues?"

"Yes~" Grandma Kobayashi was no longer nervous at first, and found a tissue to hand to Kobayashi Ran.

Ran Kobayashi carefully wiped the drink off the floor. "All done!"

"Well done," Kobayashi Sora prompted. "And the end?"

"Finally?" Ran Kobayashi asked, somewhat bewildered. "I forgot..."

"Let's pour one last drink," Kobayashi Sora replied, "to reward Ranran for bravely taking on her responsibilities and perfectly resolving the problems that arose."

"Mmm!" Xiaolin Lan smiled, and with a blink of her big eyes, crystal tears fell down, but the initial panic and sadness on her face were gone.

With her grandmother's help, Xiaolin Lan got a new drink.

After carefully taking a big gulp, Xiaolin Lan smiled even more happily.

"There's one more thing," Kobayashi Sora said, shaking her index finger.

"Huh?" Ran Kobayashi tilted her head in confusion. "Is there more?"

"It's also important to release emotions. It's okay to cry when you want to," Kobayashi Sora smiled. "Now Lanlan can have a good cry and let all her grievances out."

"Hmm..." Ran Kobayashi looked a little troubled. "But I don't want to cry right now."

"I see," Kobayashi Sora thought for a moment, "Then... how about just a token gesture?"

Xiaolin Lan hesitated for a moment, "Waaah?"

"Perfect!" Kobayashi Sora praised. "Lanlan did the best!"

Xiaolin Lan's laughter was crisp and clear; she didn't even bother to fake crying anymore.

"Lanlan is so cute!" Grandma Lin happily hugged her granddaughter. "She's so smart and sensible!"

Kobayashi Megumi stroked her daughter's soft hair and then wiped away the parts that hadn't been cleaned properly.

Having resolved this minor incident, Kobayashi Sora looked at her father, awaiting his next words about the company.

But she saw her father's complex, almost profound gaze.

“Kongqing…” Grandpa Lin paused, looking at his son, his feelings even more complicated than his expression, “You’ve grown up.”

Kobayashi Sora was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "Yes."

There's still a lot I want to say.

But that was all the father said in the end.

Then they continued talking about the company.

But... that's enough.

Even if Grandpa Kobayashi didn't say it, Kobayashi Sora could sense it.

Because, just like my father said.

Kobayashi Sora has grown up.

"The best way to combat public opinion is to produce better work, but that takes time. During this time, we need to unite our supporters. There are three emotions that drive this unity: what was promised is being fulfilled—this has already been done; the people who lead us are being persecuted—this is happening; our opponents are both shameless and foolish—this requires your efforts." Grandpa Kobayashi explained in detail, "These three emotions will spread rapidly, turning wavering supporters into staunch ones, automatically filtering out anything unfavorable to us—this is our primary goal right now."

Kobayashi Sora: "Okay."

"At the same time, there are three emotions that can undermine unity, and you need to pay special attention to them," Grandpa Kobayashi added. "The people leading us are a bunch of idiots, we don't know what to do next, and there are a bunch of crazy people in my camp. In other words, you need to keep your mind clear to maintain your IQ, make a detailed plan to point out the direction of action, and cut ties with some people to avoid getting burned."

Kobayashi Sora: "Okay."

“I’m not worried about the first two points.” Grandpa Kobayashi knew Kobayashi Sora’s personality and style. Kobayashi Sora, who liked to make plans, wouldn’t make any low-level mistakes. What he was worried about was the last point. “The more useful a person is, the more likely they are to be harmful. We can’t continue to use them just because they still have value. Including your two PR people now. If necessary, we should fire them decisively. There are still positions in my company.”

Kobayashi Sora: "Okay."

"Since we want to diversify RER's business, it's time to incorporate Maltz into RER."

"Huh? But..."

"There are no buts. Although it's for you, it's ultimately for the child. If you want to refuse, let Lanlan talk to me when she's older."

Kobayashi Sora: "Okay."

“Malts is very experienced in making large-scale games and can help you launch new mobile games. Simple gacha games are gradually declining. Although gacha is still the future, the game content needs to be further enriched.” Xiaolin’s father’s speech gradually quickened. “Complete the company merger as soon as possible, then release the news to increase the valuation and prepare for the listing. Let Lanlan stay at home for a while longer.”

Kobayashi Sora: "Okay... eh?"

Chapter 540 - You're Not Allowed to Read It!

It seems that after saying so much, the last sentence is the key point.

The purpose was to exploit Kobayashi Sora's habitual way of thinking and make him agree without thinking.

Although Kobayashi Sora's answer was concise, he listened carefully to everything Kobayashi's grandfather said.

If Kobayashi Sora hadn't reacted quickly, he would have been fooled by Kobayashi's grandfather.

"Then it's settled." Grandpa Lin was only focused on hearing the word "okay."

“No…” Kobayashi Sora thought for a moment, “Ranran can’t sleep soundly without rice cakes.”

“You can go back and get your cat now,” Grandpa Lin replied. “We have cat food, cat litter, cat treats, and raw meat and bones at home, all the same brand as yours, so don’t worry.”

So you've prepared everything.

"I'll have to go to Hui's house later."

"Remember to bring Lanlan back after you go there."

"We also need to consider Lanlan's thoughts." Kobayashi Sora had just opened her mouth when she heard her mother talking to Lanlan.

"Lanlan, how about staying at Grandma's house for a few more days?"

"Well......"

"Grandma wants to go to the zoo and aquarium recently, does Lanlan want to go?"

"miss you!"

Alright, Lanlan's been won over too.

Kobayashi Sora thought for a moment, "And there's also Megumi's idea."

"Oh, right, Hui." Grandma Kobayashi took out a promotional brochure, "I recently invested in a hot spring hotel. If you have time, could you and Kong Qing go and check it out for me? What do you say?"

"Hmm... okay." Kobayashi Megumi nodded.

Yes, Lanlan's mother also agreed.

A familiar feeling rose in Kobayashi Sora's heart.

"The timeframe will be limited to one week," Grandpa Kobayashi added. "Don't worry about developing any bad habits."

"Okay," was the only answer Kobayashi Sora could give.

He should have thought of this long ago.

When the father proposed the idea, there was already a complete plan.

The next day, the family of three arrived at the Kato family's house.

Kobayashi Sora gained a deeper understanding of the bond between grandparents and grandchildren.

Even Grandpa Kato, who is usually concise, will explain things in detail when faced with Ranran's strange questions.

Grandma Kato held Lanlan in her arms, her eyes full of doting affection. "Lanlan, why don't you stay at Grandma's house for a few more days?"

"Okay," Lin Lan nodded in agreement, "but we have to wait until Lanlan comes back from Grandma's house."

"Huh? Why?"

"Because Lanlan promised Grandma first, she has to keep her word."

"Hmm, so good~" Grandma Kato's eyes lit up. "So, what Grandma is saying to you now, could you stay at Grandma's house for a few days next year?"

"Hmm... it's no use talking to Lanlan."

"what?"

"Because Lanlan can't remember... We have to tell her parents and then remind her so she can remember." Xiao Linlan counted on her fingers, "Lanlan has forgotten so many things."

"Will Lanlan miss her parents while staying at her maternal grandparents' house?"

Little Lin Lan replied in her childish voice, "Yes, I want to, but Lanlan is a big girl now. She can't just live with her parents; she also needs to take care of her grandparents."

"Take care of us?" Grandma Kato blinked in confusion.

"Yes, because Lanlan's maternal grandparents' children are taking care of her, so Lanlan has to take care of her maternal grandparents."

"Ranran is so cute~" Grandma Kato gave Ran a big kiss on the cheek.

"Is this the power of heredity?" Yoshinaga Hiromi looked at her sister and brother-in-law. "This logical thinking ability is clearly Aoi's, and this way of thinking is more like Megumi's."

"It's better to be more like my mother." Kobayashi Sora was quite self-aware of her personality.

"It's better to be more like Daddy." Kobayashi Megumi wasn't particularly satisfied with her personality.

"Like me, okay?" Yoshinaga Hiromi never expected that a casual remark would make the two of them show off.

"Give birth," Grandpa Kato said.

“What your father is saying,” Grandma Kato explained, “is that if you want a child who is like yourself, then have one yourself. Why take someone else’s?”

"I was just saying it casually... how did it all turn to me again?" Yoshinaga Hiromi muttered. "Anyway, you just want me to have a baby sooner, right?"

"Otherwise what?" Grandma Kato said, holding Ranko Kobayashi in her arms. "Look how cute Ranko is."