A luxurious villa in Chongqing.

On the sofa in the living room, Hong's mother said with a somewhat sad look, "Xiaowei, I'm not urging you, it's just that my health has not been very good, and I don't know how many years I have left to live. My biggest wish in this life is to see you get married and have children.

But you are already 33 years old, and you haven’t even brought back a female friend. I am so anxious! I am afraid that I will not see the day when you get married and have children, and then suddenly leave...”

Hearing this, Hong Xiaowei, who was sitting next to his mother, couldn't help but interrupt: "Mom, what are you talking about? You will live a hundred years."

Although he knew that his mother's words were essentially an attempt to urge him to get married, he couldn't ignore it because his mother's health was indeed not very good.

Mother Hong waved her hands and said, "Xiaowei, I know my physical condition very well. It is impossible for me to live to be a hundred years old. I will be satisfied if I can live a few more years to see you get married and have children!"

His mother had said so much, Hong Xiaowei couldn't drag it out like before, he could only come clean: "Mom, it's not that I don't want to get married, but women nowadays are too realistic. They don't like me as a person, but the balance in my bank account. I don't see the point of marrying a woman like this as my wife.

If you just want to continue the family line, then you can look for good genes, and I can just do IVF."

Upon hearing this, Hong's mother frowned slightly. She had always felt that her son's attitude towards marriage was a little strange, but she couldn't tell what was wrong. When she heard her son's words, she vaguely realized that something was wrong.

"Xiaowei, you wouldn't have such thoughts for no reason. Tell me the truth, have you ever been hurt by a woman before?"

Hong Xiaowei nodded and said frankly: "Mom, I have indeed been hurt by a woman. It was from that time that I realized that there is no love that lasts until death in this world."

Hearing her son's slightly extreme words, Mother Hong asked calmly, "Xiaowei, what's going on? Would you mind telling me about it?"

"It's not inconvenient. This story starts from the year when I was in high school..."

So, next, Hong Xiaowei did not hide anything and told his mother about his relationship with his first love girlfriend over the years, including the fact that his first love girlfriend was stolen by Liang Bing (the guy who had exchanged identities with Hong Xiaowei and is now the adopted son of Hong's father and mother).

After hearing this, Hong's mother couldn't help but curse: "Liang Bing is a bastard. He actually stole your girlfriend. He really deserves to be punished."

Hong Xiaowei sighed and said, "Mom, I don't blame him for this. Even without Liang Bing, there would be Li Bing, Zhang Bing and Chen Bing. The main problem is not with Liang Bing, but with my first love. If she really loved me, she wouldn't throw herself into Liang Bing's arms for money.

So now I have seen through it all. All the vows and promises are fake. No matter how sweet the love is, it cannot stand the test of money."

Hearing this, Hong's mother finally understood why her son hadn't had a girlfriend for so many years. She couldn't help but persuade him, "Xiaowei, I have to say something to you. You can't generalize. Not all women in this world only care about money."

Hong Xiaowei said noncommittally: "Maybe. Anyway, in all these years, I haven't met a woman who doesn't value money."

Mother Hong asked, "Xiaowei, how many girlfriends did you have later?"

Hong Xiaowei said: "Since then, I have never had a girlfriend again!"

Mother Hong asked in confusion: "Since you haven't been with her before, how can you say that you can't find a woman who doesn't value money?"

Hong Xiaowei said: "Later, I also met a few women who looked good, but unfortunately, none of them could stand the test of money."

Mother Hong was stunned and asked, "Xiaowei, did I understand correctly? You haven't even been with her yet, and you're testing her with money?"

Hong Xiaowei said as a matter of course: "Of course this needs to be tested. Otherwise, if you invest your feelings in a relationship and find out that she is another vain woman, wouldn't that be like stabbing yourself in the back?"

Mother Hong was really convinced, and said with a smile: "Xiaowei, you are using the wrong method. Without an emotional foundation, which woman can withstand the test of money?"

Hong Xiaowei shook his head and said, "Anyway, I don't believe in love anymore. Instead of marrying a wife to take care of me, I might as well spend money to support a few lovers. If I want children, I can just do IVF. How comfortable and carefree life would be!"

Mother Hong said, "Xiaowei, I won't tell you whether what you did is right or wrong, but have you ever considered this? Your child is born without a mother. Such a life is actually incomplete. A single-parent family has a great impact on the growth of a child."

Hong Xiaowei was silent when he heard this. It was because he had considered this more realistic issue that he had been putting it off until now and had not done the in vitro fertilization.

Seeing her son silent, Mother Hong said earnestly: "Xiaowei, this world is huge, with billions of people, and there are hundreds of millions of women of marriageable age. How many have you met so far?

So, don't be disappointed in love, it's just that your destiny has not arrived yet. I heard someone introduce a very powerful matchmaker a few days ago. I believe that if you ask him to help you, he will definitely be able to help you find a satisfactory partner. I wonder if you are willing to give it a try?"

Hong Xiaowei sincerely felt that there was no woman in this world who was worthy of his love. Even if Yue Lao came down to earth to help with the matchmaking, it wouldn't change anything, let alone a matchmaker.

However, seeing his mother's expectant look, and remembering that her health had not been good, Hong Xiaowei could not refuse her, so he nodded and said, "Then let's give it a try!"

…

After Jiang Xue gave birth to her child in a private hospital, she was quickly transferred to a confinement center to recuperate after the baby’s birth.

According to the customs in Bailiang County, women in confinement basically have to eat chicken cooked with ginger and wine every day, because chicken can replenish vital energy. If women eat more chicken during confinement, they can make up for the vital energy lost during childbirth.

Ginger can dispel cold and warm the body, and rice wine can increase milk production, so eating chicken cooked with ginger and wine during the confinement period can have a significant effect on the body's recovery.

When Jiang Xue was in the confinement center, she mostly listened to the advice of professionals, except for adding the dish of chicken cooked with ginger and wine to her diet.

Of course, the chickens used must be home-raised native chickens. Although some experts say that the nutritional value of feed chickens is the same as that of native chickens, anyone who believes such words is a fool.

After Jiang Xue entered the confinement center, Jiang's relatives began to leave one after another. Then, after staying for a few days, the people from her husband's family also went back after being persuaded by Jiang Xue.

Of course, Qu Wenhua, the husband, must stay. Although there are plenty of people to take care of Jiang Xue and the child, she still needs her husband's company during the confinement period.

Jiang's father and mother didn't stay in the provincial capital for long. As soon as their in-laws left, they set off for their hometown. Their daughter and grandson were taken care of by so many professionals, and their two sons were also in the provincial capital, so they could go back with peace of mind.

…

That night.

The provincial capital of Xinjiang Province.

In a luxuriously decorated master bedroom**, Fan Lihua (the 1.93-meter-tall girl) leaned half-way in Wang Kang's arms with a big belly, and asked with a smile: "Husband, have you thought of a name for our child?"

Wang Kang gently stroked his wife's belly and replied with a smile: "Soon, I've already thought of a few backup names. When I think of a few more, I'll let you decide then."

Fan Lihua said: "Hubby, tell me the names you have in mind first. Maybe you already have a name that satisfies me!"

Wang Kang scratched his head and said, "Wife, let me think of a few more names. The names I've come up with now are a bit tricky, and I'm afraid you won't be satisfied."

Fan Lihua asked in confusion: "Is there any trick in naming this?"

"Anyway, let me think of a few more and I'll tell you."

"No, you've aroused my curiosity. You have to tell me now, or I won't be able to sleep tonight!"

Wang Kang said helplessly: "Okay, go ahead, but let's make it clear first, no matter whether these names are nice or not, you are not allowed to make fun of me!"

At this time, Fan Lihua's appetite was aroused. She nodded quickly and said, "Okay, stop nagging and tell me."

Wang Kang cleared his throat and said, "I have given our son four names, namely Wang Yong, Wang Meng, Wang Gang, and Wang Qiang. Which name do you think sounds good?"

"Huh, this is really strange. Why do these names you chose for me sound vaguely familiar?" Fan Lihua frowned, wondering where she had heard these four names before.

Wang Kang said with a guilty conscience: "Wife, I told you that this name is a bit tricky. I think you can figure it out if you think about it again!"

"Brave, fierce, tough, and strong."

When she said this, an idea suddenly flashed in Fan Lihua's mind, and she blurted out, "Xue Yong, Xue Meng, Xue Gang, Xue Qiang? The four sons of Xue Dingshan and Fan Lihua? Wow, Wang Kang, you are really a genius. You actually came up with such names!"

Wang Kang chuckled and said, "Isn't it your name that inspired me? If you give me four sons, I must give them the names of Brave, Strong, and Strong."

Fan Lihua spat at him and scolded him with a smile: "You think I'm a sow. I'm lucky enough to give you a son. Why do you want four?"

"Wife, these four names are a bit tricky, but they are really good."

"That's right. If you really like these four names, I'll consider getting enough people for you."

“…”

While the couple was lying in bed talking privately, in the study room of his parents' home more than ten miles away, Wang's father smashed the phone in his hand in anger!

He really never expected that Li Xu, whom he had known for nearly twenty years and whom he considered one of his best friends, would actually betray him.

This story began three months ago, when Li Xu introduced an emerging financial institution called "Ruiying Investment Co., Ltd." to Wang's father.

According to Li Xu, the company focuses on high-yield investments and has become famous for its advanced algorithmic trading systems and portfolio management capabilities. He also said that he has invested a considerable amount of money in the project and has achieved considerable returns.

The two were old friends who had known each other for many years. Naturally, he would not suspect that Li Xu was setting a trap for him. He just thought that his old friend had found a way to make money and was taking him to make a fortune together.

Of course, trusting friends is one thing, but Wang's father still has to be vigilant. After all, he has been in the business world for so many years. If he had not been vigilant at all, he would not have his current wealth.

In order to convince Wang's father of the authenticity of the project, Li Xu invited Wang's father to visit the office of Ruiying Investment Company. During the visit, Wang's father saw a large and professional investment team that used a complex trading algorithm and diversified investment strategies to obtain high returns.

At the same time, Ruiying Investment Company also showed Wang's father a series of past investment performance.

In addition, Li Xu also found some so-called "investors" as witnesses, who claimed to have made considerable profits from their investments in Ruiying Investment Co., Ltd. These witnesses not only shared their success stories with Wang's father, but also expressed high praise for Ruiying Investment Co., Ltd.

With Li Xu's careful arrangements, Wang's father, who had never doubted Li Xu, completely believed in Ruiying Investment Company. So he decided to do a big thing and directly mortgaged his shares in a well-known real estate group and raised a large sum of money to invest in it.

As a result, it didn't take long for Wang's father to realize something was wrong, but it was too late!

…

The loud noise attracted the Queen Mother over. Looking at the broken cell phone on the ground and the livid Wang Father, she couldn't help but ask worriedly, "Old man, what happened? Why are you so angry?"

Father Wang took several deep breaths before he managed to control his emotions. He smiled bitterly and said, "Old lady, I was tricked by that bastard Li Xu!"

The Queen Mother naturally knew who Li Xu was. He was one of her old man’s best friends, and they had been friends for nearly twenty years.

I don’t know what Li Xu did to make the old man so angry.

"What did Li Xu do to you?"

Wang's father said with a pale face: "Li Xu, that bastard, he cheated me out of more than one billion. My life's hard work was wiped out by him just like that."

When the Queen Mother heard this, her mind exploded. After an unknown amount of time, she came to her senses and asked with a pale face, "Old man, what is going on?"