The nun smiled and said, "I can't even fathom the workings of cause and effect, nor can I answer your questions. Are you sure you want to thank me?"

The teacher was still confused and couldn't figure it out, but Nie Zhao understood what was going on.

That was in Chen Rou's previous life, many years after Macau's return to China. At that time, the big boss of Macau was no longer Hu Xiaotian, but Chen Jinbao, so she asked the police to pay close attention to Chen Jinbao.

It was only then that mainland police began to crack down on casinos in Macau.

Just like in her previous life, Chen Rou went to the casino, this time as an undercover agent.

Furthermore, through her, the black market behind the casinos suffered a major blow, and a large number of people were likely arrested.

Because he had always maintained good relations with the mainland military, Boss Wen, or his successors, in order to protect their assets as much as possible, would see that Buddha statue and, just like Boss Wen did that night, return it to him.

And he returned the Bodhisattva to Lantau Island, this blessed land, just as he did today, so that it could receive incense offerings.

In the end, it wasn't him, but Chen Rou, or rather, time and time again, it was her.

In her past life, she was an undercover agent who held the Wen family's lifeline in her hands, forcing the Wen family to return that Buddha statue.

She remains the same person in this lifetime, sweeping through the entire casino, forcing Boss Wen to call upon a deity to intervene.

It was also because of that great opportunity that Nie Zhao in his previous life also got a chance to make a wish.

If he had any wishes back then, what would they be?

That must be the life he has now: a happy family, with a wife and children.

The nun is right. The person he owes all to is his wife, because in both his lives, all his misfortunes came from his family and the wealth that came with it, but all his salvation came from his wife, Chen Rou.

This must be what Buddhism calls Zen. The nun seems to have said nothing, but she has said everything.

Nie Zhao seemed not to understand, but in an instant, he suddenly understood everything.

As he prepared to say goodbye, his phone rang. He opened it and saw a text message, and immediately frowned.

The old nun seemed to have expected this, and said with a smile, "If I'm not mistaken, your father is much better now, isn't he?"

Indeed, it was a text message from the hospital saying that Nie Rong, who had been in a coma for a long time, had suddenly woken up and wanted to eat.

He happened to be performing a ritual when Nie Rong suddenly recovered. Could it be...?

The nun said, “Your father has too many karmic creditors and too much karma, so he has to suffer. But he is, after all, the head of the family. By performing the rituals for him, he can also benefit from them and reduce some of his karma. We live this world for karma, and his karmic debts will soon be cleared up.”

Nie Zhao understood the unspoken meaning in the old lady's words: Nie Rong's time was probably coming to an end.

As for his karmic creditors, who are they? It must be Mei Lu and Mei Baoshan who are causing trouble and tormenting him.

Back in Hong Kong, Chen Rou and Nie Han took A Yuan to invite another beautiful woman to dinner.

Nie Zhao then went to the hospital as usual, went up to the VIP building, and visited Nie Rong, who was said to be much better.

As if seeing a ghost, Nie Rong was indeed much better, and looked much fatter. He was leaning against a pillow, chatting with Liang Lisheng, who had just returned from Shenzhen. Nie Rong was talking about business in mainland China and news from Hong Kong.

The most talked-about topic recently has been the apology from the British military.

It's like being played by a scumbag for many years. Everyone has suffered and been bullied. Now all that's needed is an apology. And because of the British Prime Minister's coordination, the Queen instructed the military to apologize on a later date.

But poor Colonel Rango was already frustrated enough to be responsible for lowering a flag for the British Empire.

He was forced to personally apologize, and do so during a live television broadcast; he was truly wronged.

So he kept postponing it, citing feeling unwell, and the latest news is that it will be tomorrow.

Unlike others who only knew the latest news, Nie Rong was as if he had been asleep for a year and had only just woken up. He was unaware of the twists and turns that had occurred in between and could only find it unbelievable. He looked at Liang Lisheng and asked, "The British army will apologize?"

This was like saying that God was coming to provide them with services, which Nie Rong found incredible.

Liang Lisheng also found it unbelievable, and said with a smile: "Back then, when we heard that the country was going to return to China, we had a closed-door meeting and even planned to have Ah Yao take stock of all the businesses and then go to Great Britain. Who would have thought that the British army would apologize to us?"

Nie Rong still found it unbelievable and repeated, "The British army will apologize, really?"

Seeing that he was in a daze, Liang Lisheng stopped talking about it and personally fed his good older brother.

He added, "The doctor said you have severe edema, and there's nothing else we can do. Eat as much as you can to nourish your body and strengthen your constitution."

Nie Rong actually managed to eat a bite of porridge, and still seemed incredulous: "The British army actually apologized."

Just then, Nie Zhao came in, and Liang Lisheng said, "Thanks to Ah Zhao's hard work over the years, he will be returning in three months. Brother, you are first on the list of attendees. Recently, many leaders from the mainland have called to inquire about your health and asked us to protect you so that you can witness this historic moment."

Nie Rong turned his head and saw his son. This time he finally recognized him: "A-Zhao, it's A-Zhao!"

Liang Lisheng felt a little guilty and chuckled, saying, "It's all because of him."

Nie Rong wasn't actually fat; she was just swollen and plump because all her fat had been used up.

He looked at his son standing at the foot of the bed, his suit crisp and neat, his eyes deep and dark, and his face that bore a striking resemblance to his mother. After a long while, he suddenly said, "Ah Zhao is so grown up now?"

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