Back at my lodgings that evening, I did my rehabilitation exercises alone in the yard. This process was extremely painful and difficult for me, but I kept giving it my all in order to break free from this curse.
After swimming a few laps in the pool, I sat on a deck chair to rest. I saw a vast expanse of starry sky. Amidst the rising and falling sounds of the waves, I felt ethereal. I felt that the starry sky was the embodiment of my troubles. After they drifted away from me, all that remained in my heart was peace and tranquility.
Because of this, I thought a lot about the future. In that future world that was within reach, my leg was healed, my real estate speculation business was going very well, and I even made a one-click travel game... My emotional path became less bumpy; later, I got married, and after marriage, I traveled to all the surrounding countries with my wife and mother... I never thought about my previous life again because I was very satisfied with my life.
I smiled unconsciously, and out of habit, I took out a cigarette and put it in my mouth, but still didn't light it... Zhou San said, "I don't really like smoking. I just love my country too much. Even if I can't smoke, I still want to contribute to the country's tobacco tax."
I think so too, because I never smoke Thai cigarettes. Whenever I find out someone is coming from China, I always ask them to bring me a carton of Yunnan Honghe cigarettes. I don't smoke them, I just put them in my mouth to satisfy my craving.
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A moment later, I received a voice request from my cousin Dai Qiang. I hesitated for a while before answering, afraid that he would talk about Ye Zhi. So before he spoke, I said, "If it's about Ye Zhi, then let's not talk."
"Brother, this time it really wasn't because of President Ye... She's getting engaged next month, why would I bring up such unpleasant things with you!"
"Um."
I responded, but a strange feeling welled up inside me. When Dai Qiang stopped calling Ye Zhi "sister-in-law," it meant that our path had truly come to an end... Everyone seemed to be very self-aware lately; in the past month, Chen Jin and I had talked a few times, but it was all about work. She never mentioned any of the emotional entanglements related to Ye Zhi to me again.
I controlled my emotions and then said to Dai Qiang, "What is it? Tell me quickly, I'm going to eat later."
“Then I’ll get straight to the point… One of our vice presidents wants to buy a villa in a Southeast Asian country for himself and his family to use for vacations. He’s already looked at some in the Philippines and Malaysia, and he’s currently in Thailand… When he mentioned this to me, I remembered that you’re speculating on real estate in Thailand… Do you have any suitable villas available right now?”
At this point, Dai Qiang smiled and said, "Brother, let me tell you, this guy is a real money magnet. He just sold a portion of the group's shares and cashed out hundreds of millions. As long as you have a house that he likes, the price won't be a problem at all..."
Did he discuss the budget with you?
"With so much money, why even talk about a budget... In Thailand, with ten million RMB, you can basically buy any house you want, right?"
"Pretty much. They're a bit more expensive in Phuket, but cheaper in other cities. With ten million, you can basically buy anything you want in Phuket."
"Then you'd better seize the opportunity... I'll give you his contact information, and you can contact him as soon as possible... I heard him say that his family won't be staying in Thailand for more than a few days, so don't miss the chance."
"Okay, give me his contact information, and I'll contact him in a bit."
Dai Qiang gave me the vice president's phone number and told me his surname was Wu. Before hanging up, he specifically warned me, "Brother, there's something you need to be careful about. Vice President Wu and President Ye aren't in the same faction in the group. Don't mention President Ye. He was forced to sell his shares by President Ye. Although he got a lot of money, he has no say in the group anymore. And the group's market value will definitely soar in the future. Selling shares at this time is actually a huge loss for him. He must be seething with resentment... If you mention President Ye to him, it might ruin your business!"
"We're from two different worlds now, why would I bring her up again?"
"I'm just worried that you'll try to get close to me in an indiscriminate way just to close the deal!"
I asked coldly, "In your eyes, am I such a shameless person?"
"Brother, please don't say that. I didn't misunderstand you... You've been helping me all these years, and I want to repay you... I know your business hasn't been going well lately. If we can close this deal, it should give you a break, right?"
"Hmm... I don't know if there's something wrong with my strategy, but this situation is making me quite nervous."
"Then you should seize this opportunity even more. Vice President Wu really has a need to buy a house... His son just got married last month to a second-generation official. He wants to buy a villa, actually to please his daughter-in-law. You could say it's a necessity for him."
"I know... If there's nothing else, I'll hang up now."
"Wait, brother..."
"What's wrong?"
After a moment of silence, Dai Qiang replied on the other end of the phone, "I'm getting ready to marry my girlfriend whom I met in Shanghai... The wedding will be held in our hometown. If you can spare some time during the Chinese New Year, please come back... I don't want to miss such an important event in my life!"
I wasn't jealous of Dai Qiang, but the thought that his younger brother was getting married, especially since he had worked so hard in Shanghai, made me feel a little down... I forced a smile and replied, "You're pretty good... You've been in Shanghai for three years and you've already settled your life's most important matter!"
Dai Qiang smiled and replied, "I've met the right person... Brother, can you come back?"
"It's hard to say right now."
I'm not rejecting Dai Qiang. I just don't have the confidence to recover my leg before the New Year. I don't want my relatives and friends to see me like this, and I don't want Lao Mi and my mother to be sad... Tell me, in that kind of situation, how could they not compare me to Dai Qiang in their hearts?
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In the end, I only gave Dai Qiang a vague answer. After hanging up the phone, I calculated the time; there was less than a month left until the Chinese New Year… It must be very cold back home…
I suddenly felt homesick... and even more eager to make something of myself... I didn't give myself time for sentimentality anymore, and immediately dialed Vice President Wu's number... To chat about "My Tenant Sister" with more like-minded people, follow "Hot Articles" or "rd444" on WeChat to discuss your favorite books with other book lovers.
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