A group of friends helped Li Duo devise a plan, contributing manpower, resources, and money. They all agreed that going through official channels would definitely take a long time. Furthermore, the other party was so arrogant because he had also bribed some corrupt officials. Even if someone discovered something amiss, as long as those people claimed he was innocent, many people would still believe them.

“Li, if you want to get your family’s money back, you can’t pin your hopes on the authorities. You know, we don’t know who has been bribed and who hasn’t. Besides, the deception you’ve been subjected to is something our country can’t deny. If we don’t catch him and get our money back, we’ll only alert him.”

"Yes, and it's hard to say whether the other party's money has already been transferred elsewhere."

Li Duo squinted and said, "I know, I will definitely get the money back. As for how, no one should ask!"

In a small European country, twin boys carrying backpacks were snatched away the moment they got off a bus at the school gate by people who rushed out of a van waiting by the roadside and disappeared into the unobstructed road.

Meanwhile, the conman in Country M, who was having an affair with two women, refused to believe the call, saying, "How could that be? I've hidden them so well, who would dare..."

Just then, a waiter knocked on the door. "Sir, a Mr. Li Duo wants to see you. He says that if you don't see him, you won't be able to see anyone you want to see in the future..."

The money was eventually returned.

No one knows exactly how Li Duo got the money back.

It wasn't until the Li family's account received 200 million yuan, along with the interest accrued over such a long period, that the families in Beicheng who had been scammed realized that the Li family had gotten their money back, and even the interest had been included in the calculation.

After the news spread, countless people flocked to the Li family, wanting to know how they got the money back, but the Li family remained tight-lipped and refused to say anything.

Soon, some people discovered that Li Duo had traveled abroad to the United States, which was the same country rumored to be the country where the absconded boss was located. They suspected that during his fifteen-day vacation, Li Duo had actually gone to the United States to collect money and had successfully returned it.

In a short period of time, Li Duo's net worth skyrocketed. Even his current boss began to promise him 10% of the year-end bonus, fearing that Li Duo would be poached by someone else.

Li Zhonggeng once again expressed to Li Duo his desire to return to the Li family, but Li Duo firmly refused.

Of course, Li Duo's refusal was not as cold and hard as usual, but rather sincere and earnest, explaining his reasons for not returning to the Li family for the time being.

“Father, after I went outside, I realized that I was arrogant and self-important in the Li family and made many wrong and inhumane decisions. Although these wrong decisions did not cause major failures, they made me miss out on many excellent talents and projects.”

“In the long run, I will lead the Li family to another extreme. I am now somewhat glad that you replaced me back then, because after the third sister took over, she explored the potential of the Li family from another angle, and also let me see the changes brought about by different styles of leadership in the same company.”

“My third sister has her own advantages. Her gentle and graceful methods, unique to women, have neutralized the strong impression I left when I led the Li family. I still have a lot to learn, and I don’t think now is the best time for me to return to the Li family.”

"Moreover, the Li family wasn't the only one to be deceived, which shows that the scammers' methods were indeed sophisticated, exploiting people's herd mentality. If we negate all of Third Sister's achievements over such a long period of time because of this incident, it would be unfair to both her and me."

"Finally, I am a man of my word. My boss helped me when I was in trouble, and I promised to serve him for three years. I want to keep my promise and help him build up his business before I leave. If I go back to Li's now, it would be the same as breaking my promise, and it would be very difficult for me to build up my credibility in the future."

Li Zhonggeng asked, "You mean you're going to wait three years before coming back?"

Li Duo replied, "Please consider this a three-year agreement between us. I hope you will give me three years, and also give my third sister three years to prove herself, allowing us to grow in our own way, rather than simply relying on the power of the family."

Li Duo's words were very pertinent, without any spite or emotion, and he spoke to Li Zhonggeng with the utmost sincerity.

Li Zhonggeng opened his mouth, but finally nodded and said, "I understand what you mean. Since you've put it this way, if I insist on doing something against my will, it will only prove that I'm a stubborn, inflexible, and disrespectful old man."

“I’m getting old, and I’d like to be flexible this time. Li Duo, I believe you’re a man of your word. You said you’d come back in three years, so I believe you will. You’re right, your third sister really needs to prove herself, and I can’t negate all her efforts over such a long period just because of one mistake. Li Duo, in this respect, I’m not as good as you; you’ve definitely done a better job than me!”

After Li Duo reached an agreement with Li Zhonggeng, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. He knew about his family's situation, but things couldn't be done that way.

Li Yuanqing is so eager to prove herself; if we don't give her that opportunity, the Li family will never have peace again.

After returning to the company, Li Duo made a promise to his boss that he would fulfill the contract until its expiration, and only then did the boss breathe a long sigh of relief.

Li Duo recovered the money that the Li family had been swindled out of, which made the business community in Beicheng see again that Li Duo had the ability to turn the tide.

Throughout history, in Beicheng, very few people who have been swindled out of their money, whether legally or illegally, have ever managed to get it back. Even if the swindlers are later caught, the money is never recovered because they have already transferred it to their wives and children. Even if the swindlers are caught, no one can do anything about it.

Li Duo didn't mention a word about how he got the money back, not even in front of Wen Shu.

When Wen Rourou got home from get off work, she skipped and hopped to Li Duo, stretching out her little arms for a hug.

Li Duo scooped him up in his arms and bounced him around, asking, "Has my little chubby gotten fat?"

Wen Rou Rou immediately clenched her little fist, "Rou Rou eats a lot!"

Li Duo couldn't help but laugh, "You eat so much meat? That's amazing!"

Wen Shu stood beside her with a smile on her face; the matter concerning the Li family had finally been settled.

Three days after Li Duo returned to China, Li San's grandmother suddenly fell critically ill.

Li Duo and Wen Shu took Rou Rou to the hospital. Grandma Li was lying on the hospital bed with a ventilator covering her face and her breathing was very weak.

Upon learning that Li Duo and Wen Shu had arrived, Grandma Li struggled to sit up, and her spirits suddenly lifted. She opened her eyes and stared at Li Duo and Wen Shu, as if she wanted to say something.

Li Duo and Wen Shu hurriedly stepped forward, "Third Grandmother, please take good care of yourself and don't rush to speak. There will be plenty of time to talk later."

Grandma Li shook her head and said, "If you don't say it now, you'll never have another chance..."