Boss Du leaned down and whispered, "Sir, I've had a stroke of luck..."

He hadn't changed his name yet. He had been demobilized from the army and returned to his hometown, where he lived a mundane life with a fixed salary and a sickly widowed mother, until he met his chance.

On a rainy day, he went out to buy medicine for his widowed mother and picked up an injured old man on the road.

The old man was skilled in divination and medicine. In return, he prescribed medicine to cure the old widow who was nearing the end of her life. At the same time, he also helped him, who had been unable to make up his mind to quit his job and start his own business, to calculate his fortune.

What industry is he suited for? What methods can help him accumulate wealth?

This ultimately led to the Mr. Du we know today.

Zhou Hongyu: This description is about 60% like her father!

Boss Du laughed: "Sir, I'm still in contact with the master. If you need anything, just let me know. I'll ask the master for help. Last time I met with the master, I found him a rare and unique book. I still have some influence with the master!"

There are not many people in this world worthy of his respect, and the person in front of him is one of them.

Zhou Hongyu slapped her thigh – it really was her father!

Zhou Hongyu told Chang Xingwang her deduction, and Chang Xingwang raised his eyebrows slightly, thinking, "What a coincidence!"

Now that they had recognized each other, all that had happened before was a joke. Boss Du immediately ordered his men to release the four members of the Chang family.

He also brought his younger uncle along.

When Uncle Du saw his nephew, he rushed up to him and started yelling at him: "You! You're rich but heartless! Don't forget where your money came from! If you hadn't had that good intention back then, would you be where you are today!"

Du Xiaojiu kept cursing, and the old widow couldn't stand it anymore.

Even if the son is unfilial, he is still her own son, and besides, the mother and son have no deep-seated hatred for each other.

The old widow started yelling at Du Xiaojiu. Chang Hongbing felt very embarrassed and stepped forward to mediate. The old widow got even angrier when she saw Chang's son being so filial, and she yelled at him even more.

Chen Zhaodi reached out and nudged the silent Old Man Chang, who immediately sprang into action as if a switch had been flipped, letting out a roar and joining the fight.

"This won't do!"

Mr. Du was embarrassed and went over to try to persuade her, but before he even reached the outer edge of the circle, his mother punched him in the eye.

The old widow was completely oblivious to her accidental injury, and was having a great time fighting three people at once.

Chang Xingwang glanced at Boss Du's bruised eyes and admonished him, "How can a businessman like you meddle in government affairs? Don't you know that this can easily lead to trouble!"

Once the label of collusion between officials and businessmen is attached, there's no escaping it.

Mr. Du never thought about this relationship: "I have so much money that I can't spend it all, so I think about giving back to society. I often take the initiative to contribute funds to provide welfare for nearby units!"

Rice, flour, cooking oil, daily necessities...

With a grateful heart, Boss Du thought of everything carefully, wishing he could send the best things to those people.

But unknowingly, they committed a grave mistake.

Chang Xingwang frowned. Providing food and drink and showing special care was more endearing than being a provider of food and clothing. No wonder the police station staff were so attentive.

It's not that Boss Du is particularly powerful or influential; it's that he's so skilled at winning people over that he's unknowingly amassed a large following.

Mr. Du sincerely admitted his mistake and promised to correct it.

Chang Xingwang's expression improved after that.

Having not seen each other for many years, Boss Du couldn't wait to find a place to sit down, eat, and have a good chat, and for a moment he didn't care about the few people fighting hard next to him.

If you want to fight, then fight. We'll talk about it after we've fought enough. He has to take the leader and his wife out to dinner first.

After Boss Du finished speaking, Chen Zhaodi immediately shouted to the men who were fighting, "Hongbing, stop them from causing trouble. Let's go eat. Boss Du is treating!"

Chang Hongbing was always a beat slow to react, and he just let out an "Ah."

The old widow put away her fists, grabbed Uncle Du, and ran over: "I don't want to fight with you anymore, let's go eat!"

Regardless of whose favor she benefited from, the fact remains that her son, despite his busy schedule, had time to have dinner with her this time.

Du Xiaojiu: ...Sister, weren't you and I fighting just now?

The dinner table was bustling with activity. The old widow secretly poured herself some wine, and after drinking it, she went on a drunken rampage, lashing out at Boss Du. If Chang Xingwang hadn't stopped her, the mother and son would have definitely started fighting on the spot.

Mr. Du couldn't understand why his elderly mother, whom he had never been reluctant to part with after he became wealthy, had so many complaints about him.

The old widow felt even more wronged. Her son only cared about money and wished he could die on a pile of money. How long could she, an old woman with not much time left, stay by her son's side?

Her son was not tolerant of her at all.

After the argument between Boss Du and his mother, they turned around and saw the drunken old widow and her brother hugging each other and crying, recounting the hardships and difficulties of their past.

Mr. Du was extremely embarrassed. The person he was entertaining today was a leader he had always respected immensely, but his mother and uncle...

Chang Xingwang noticed his discomfort, smiled, and pointed to the other side.

The old widow made quite a stir, and the four members of the Chang family were equally formidable, engaging in a silent competition with each other.

Old Man Chang has gone mad again, constantly calling Chang Hongbing "Dad." If Chang Hongbing is his father, then the ugly woman next to Chang Hongbing should stay away from him.

Chen Zhaodi was furious; she wanted nothing more than to twist his head off!

Old Man Chang and Chen Zhaodi were at odds, and Chang Hongbing was caught in the middle. Before he knew it, Old Woman Chang had eaten the abalone from Old Man Chang's bowl.

Old Man Chang is making a scene, demanding that his father, Chang Hongbing, uphold justice!

As Zhou Hongyu ate her meal, she looked at the chaotic scene and shook her head slightly. Staying away from them might allow her to live a few more years.

*

Chang Xingwang and Boss Du recognized each other, and with the help of the local tycoon, Chang Hongbing and his wife would have someone to look after them in Hai Province in the future.

They didn't plan to stay long in Hainan Province, intending to spend their short time with Chang Xingwang and help him meet with friends scattered across the country.

That day, Chang Xingwang chatted with Boss Du until late at night, which stirred up his longing for his past life.

Before that, they had to discuss with Chang Hongbing and his wife where the elderly couple would go.

Zhou Hongyu and Chang Xingwang intended to bring the elderly couple from the Chang family back to the capital.

As Chang Xingwang's immediate family members, they should receive the same treatment. Given their current worrying condition, they could be sent to a very good sanatorium.

After this experience, Zhou Hongyu and Chang Xingwang gained a deeper understanding of Old Man Chang's ability to cause trouble.

Chen Zhaodi agreed to take Old Man Chang back to the capital, but not Granny Chang. Granny Chang was more important to her than her husband and daughter. Without Granny Chang, there would be no one to listen to her nagging, and she couldn't bear it.

Chang Hongbing disagreed with all of them. He had cried for a day and a night after learning that Chang Xingwang had been diagnosed with cancer. Sending his parents, who were unable to take care of themselves, back to cause them trouble would be a disservice to him.

That's not how you behave, especially since he's the eldest son in the family.

Since his younger brother is sick and can't be with him, the older brother should help share the burden.

How much time does his brother have left to live?

Thinking about this makes me unable to stop crying.