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Mr. Jiang had been living in our village for a week. I refused the old man's offer of 5 million Hong Kong Dollars. He held my hand and said, "To bestow kindness without expecting anything in return is the mark of a true person. To receive kindness without gratitude is to be unworthy of being called human. You may choose not to accept it, but I cannot refrain from giving!"
I replied, "No matter what, I won't take this money, but there is something I would like to discuss with you..."
So, the old man moved in with an assistant and bodyguard, enjoying the wild rabbit and freshwater turtle stew I prepared for him. He particularly relished the fried cicadas, exclaiming "GOOD!" after every bite.
At night, as he lay on the rattan bed, he shared stories of his past while I spoke about my present. During this time, Jiang Xiaoli was so considerate that it made me question whether the woman I married three years ago was someone else entirely.
General Qin came to visit me, and the the Jiang Family treated him like an esteemed guest. With a serious tone, General Qin said, "Xiao Hu, this opportunity to save someone could change your life forever!" The the Jiang Family members listened intently, with Madam Jiang even spilling tea on the table in her eagerness.
When they heard that I had turned down Mr. Jiang's check for 5 million Hong Kong Dollars, I could almost hear Brother-in-law mutter under his breath, "Fool!" Old Jiang's expression also shifted dramatically.
"There’s another opportunity now, and I hope you can seize it! This is not just your chance; it's also an opportunity for our company. Dahua Group has business in Jiangbei as well. Given your connection to the the Jiang Family, it wouldn't be too much to ask you to convince Mr. Jiang to bring that business to us, would it?"
"Not at all!"
"Not at all!" The the Jiang Family members chimed in eagerly.
"Securing Dahua's business means that not only would you earn tens of millions—possibly even hundreds—but promotions and raises would be guaranteed!" The four pairs of eyes from the the Jiang Family were fixed on me with anticipation.
"What hesitation is there?" Old Jiang urged me by tapping on the table.
"General Qin has always treated you well! Helping the company while benefiting yourself—what's not to like?" Jiang Xiaoli said impatiently.
Yet, the unfamiliar photos sent via WeChat felt like daggers piercing my nerves, reminding me constantly to stay alert.
When I learned that Mr. Jiang had returned to Port City, I once again refused to go back to the company. The the Jiang Family seemed to have gone mad.
"Hu, you really are a pile of useless mud that can't stick to the wall. You refuse the wealth handed to you on a silver platter; there must be something wrong with your brain!"
My mother-in-law's sharp tongue was relentless, spewing out every venomous word she could think of.
"Don't say anything else, just hurry back to your godforsaken Annan and don't dirty our the Jiang Family's house!" My brother-in-law toyed with a baseball bat, his slanted eyes glaring at me.
The duck that was almost in my grasp flew away as my father-in-law waved his hand weakly, "Get lost, just get lost!"
The HR department at the company notified me to process my resignation. "Because of your mistake at the airport last time, your monthly and quarterly performance bonuses have been deducted!"
The HR manager looked at me with a mix of sympathy and helplessness.
The the Jiang Family was also pushing me and Jiang Xiaoli to finalize our divorce and demanded that I return the "joint assets" that had been transferred away. This time, the court had indeed accepted the case.
Brother Xiong looked at the materials I had prepared, his eyes bloodshot: "Buddy, these years have really been tough for you! Don't worry, if I can't win this lawsuit, I'll switch careers and sell roasted sweet potatoes!"
I found time to return to Annan, and when I learned that the the Jiang Family had sued me, my father finally exploded with curses: "A bunch of bastards!"
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