When I returned from Rabbit Ear Village, I wanted to go to Zeng's hometown to look for clues.
Back in Rabbit Ear Village, I asked that crazy beggar a question: Was Fourth Brother once the richest man?
The beggar first nodded slightly, then shook his head.
Later, when I asked him if the richest man in China had been manipulating everything behind the scenes, the beggar was clearly provoked.
With his last breath, he called out Wu Zhiguo's name.
Later, Luo Tianhe helped me find out that Fourth Brother was Zeng, the richest man in China, and Wu Zhiguo was Zeng's driver.
Luo Tianhe stroked his chin and pondered for a moment before asking me if I wanted to investigate something that happened ten years ago.
I hummed in agreement and said that according to clues I obtained from Su Mingyang's girlfriend, Xiao He, and others, everything started ten years ago.
"Ten years ago?" Jin raised an eyebrow.
I nodded: "That's right. Xiao He said that Zeng, the richest man, used to treat his wife and children very well, but ever since a feng shui master came ten years ago, Zeng's personality has changed drastically, as if he has become a different person."
"Putting everything else aside, at least when my grandfather was alive, he was a very polite person."
"Brother Luo also found out that before he became rich, he was a Chinese language teacher in the village. The children all liked him very much, but things changed after that feng shui master came ten years ago."
Jin stroked his chin and pondered, "You want to go to Zeng Shoufu's hometown to investigate whether that feng shui master from ten years ago was your grandfather, Chen Laogou?"
I said it wasn't just about investigating that feng shui master, but also the two brothers and nephew of the former richest man, including how the driver, Wu Zhiguo, died.
"Two older brothers? The driver?"
Jin was taken aback again.
He wasn't at the bar Luo Tianhe owned at the time, so many details aren't clear.
I had to tell him everything from the beginning.
After hearing this, Mr. Jin clicked his tongue repeatedly and muttered to himself, "What exactly happened ten years ago that caused the former richest man's personality to change so drastically? His brother, nephew, and even his driver all passed away one after another ten years ago."
That's why I went to the hometown of Zeng, the richest man in China.
Although we have Bai Su's head as leverage to blackmail Zeng, which can make him somewhat wary.
But this is a double-edged sword. Who knows when he might turn on us and do something desperate?
Once it gets to that point, this seemingly powerful trump card in our hands will instantly become worthless.
Therefore, we must not remain passively attacked and in a defensive posture.
Only by taking the initiative and turning a passive situation into an active one can there be a glimmer of hope.
I looked intently at Jin Ye: "Since everything started ten years ago, what happened ten years ago is the key to unraveling all these mysteries. We must start from the source."
"As long as the truth of what happened back then is uncovered and all the secrets are made public, the richest man in the country will lose his most powerful trump card and there will be nothing to fear."
Luo Tianhe was the first to step forward and respond: "I agree with what Lao Chen said. I'll go with you this time."
Jin chuckled and said that since everyone was going, he would go too.
Upon hearing this, Luo Tianhe naturally showered him with compliments, saying that with Master Jin around, things would definitely be much easier and they would avoid many detours.
He doesn't understand, but I understand perfectly.
This old man is quite capable, but he's incredibly timid.
I reckon he went along because he was afraid of being left alone to face the richest man's revenge.
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The hometown of the former richest man is not far from this city; it only takes two hours to get there by car.
However, as soon as we arrived, we began to question our existence.
Is this really the hometown of the former richest man?
Isn't it too desolate?
Luo Tianhe also checked the navigation on his phone again and again, and even re-entered the address several times, still not believing it, thinking he had given the wrong directions.
"That's right, this is it! Why is it so desolate? Wasn't it supposed to be as bustling as Liede Village? This is unbelievable!"
Luo Tianhe got out of the car cursing and said he wanted to stand on the roof to look into the distance because the grass was too tall and blocked his view.
I was also a little puzzled.
I remember Luo Tianhe saying that after becoming the richest man in the country, he was extremely generous to his fellow villagers and wholeheartedly gave back to his hometown.
They not only donated funds to build modern schools in the village, but also funded the construction of flat and wide roads and medical stations.
To make the villagers' living conditions more comfortable, he personally funded the construction of brand-new villas throughout the village, created a leisure square, and added various fitness equipment to enrich the villagers' daily entertainment life.
They even built a golf course and a riding stable.
But where is the bustling scene before my eyes?
As far as the eye can see, there are only rampant weeds, some so tall they almost reach my waist.
A few buildings stand not far away. At first glance, they look quite stylish, but upon closer inspection, the doors and windows are tightly closed and the exterior walls are covered with moss, indicating that they have been uninhabited for a long time.
"Is the address wrong?" Jin Ye also pushed open the car door and got out.
"That's it! This is it!"
Luo Tianhe jumped off the roof of the car, pointed ahead and said, "I see the statue of Zeng, the richest man."
"A statue?" Jin Ye looked puzzled.
Luo Tianhe explained that the villagers spontaneously erected a statue of Zeng, the richest man in the village, in order to remember his kindness.
His explanation only made me more confused.
Ask him why this place is so desolate.
"You're asking me? Who should I ask?"
Luo Tianhe analyzed in an annoyed tone.
"Maybe this used to be a golf course. All the young people have left, and those who remain in the village are mostly elderly people. They don't know anything about golf, this 'foreign stuff.' So it's been neglected for a long time."
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