Chapter 2

I know. How could I confuse them, and which Chen Rui are you referring to?" Su Nan patiently retorted, "When we all lived in Haicheng, he would sometimes open the door for me or fetch things. It wasn't as exaggerated as you say.

To be precise, it is the connection between Chen Rui's father, Chen Kaisheng, and her grandfather.

At that time, Sun Yutan's father, Sun Pingshang, was still in swaddling clothes, and the household was managed by his grandfather. His grandfather was a generous man, and thinking that Chen Kaisheng had called him brother a few times, he would always manage to spare a little for him, even though the family was not well-off.

During a video call with my mother in the evening, Sun Yutan mentioned Chen Rui again

Sun Yutan nodded

Someone laughed a few times in response, but no one engaged with him. "After all, it still depends on women," he continued, "his wife is the true young lady; just look at how she holds her chin up, she probably has never looked down on anyone. How did she end up with Chen Kaisheng?"

Do I really have such a grandfather? Sun Yutan joked, not taking it to heart. However, on the day of going to the hotel, she was in high spirits. She was a small-town girl who had never seen much of the world, and while sitting at the table, she was wondering what her wealthy and academically accomplished grandfather's family, whom she had never met, looked like. They were all seated on the second floor, and she wondered if she would be able to see their true faces.

Zhou Shuxin then asked the two what their relationship was. Sun Yutan hesitated and said, "Classmates? Distant relatives? Speaking of which, I should still call him uncle, if we consider the generational hierarchy."

"If you look down on Chen Kaisheng, then you also look down on yourself. You should stop being so sour." Someone nearby jabbed at him

He rented the most upscale restaurant in the city, with a grand procession of vehicles spanning several streets, inviting the entire village, young and old, totaling several thousand people, specifying that no monetary gifts would be accepted, and intending to treat everyone to a feast.

After a few years like this, apart from being somewhat emaciated, Chen Kaisheng was now completely able to feed himself through his own efforts. He followed the young people from the village southward and found work in a factory in Haicheng.

Indeed, different fates for the same kind of people

Sun Yutan felt a pang of sadness, "Perhaps he just cannot stand me being alone."

Chen Kaisheng, with his intelligence, eagerness to learn, patience, and ambition, rose from being an inconspicuous screw on the assembly line to being recognized by his superiors and soaring to great heights. Somehow, he caught the eye of the daughter of a high-ranking official in Haicheng, and once the marriage news was confirmed, influential figures began to emerge around him like bamboo shoots after a spring rain. He established his own foothold, navigating the ups and downs of the business world for decades, and now he is the wealthy Mr. Chen, whose fortune is beyond measure.

The reason why Sun Yutan's family moved to Haicheng when she was fifteen years old can be traced back to the connections established between the Sun and Chen families several decades ago

Not long after, the hotel began to serve a dazzling array of dishes, and she was immediately captivated after trying a few. Her attention was now fully focused on the extravagant feast that was overflowing with variety and abundance

Is that so! Sun Yutan looked at her mother with suspicion, "Are we talking about the same person? Chen Rui, Mom, you didn't mix him up with someone else, did you?"

Her phone was standing next to the computer screen, and while she was sliding the mouse to pull files, she said: "Mom, Chen Rui seems to have a much better personality now, he is easier to get along with than before"

Hello everyone! As Chen Kaisheng's voice resonated clearly through the speakers, the noisy crowd gradually quieted down, with everyone looking at them with curiosity or inquiry

Sun Yutan, who had a night filled with a series of vivid dreams, woke up early. She buried her face in the pillow, her mind flooded with memories of her first meeting with Chen Rui. This encounter had once left a profound impact on her; although she rarely thought about it now, experiencing it in her dream made her realize that she had always remembered it clearly in her subconscious, even the details had become vivid.

"When you become a big boss, it's truly different." Sun Yutan heard a middle-aged man speaking behind him, "Look at how arrogant Boss Chen is, if I were to say that he once came to my house begging for food, I doubt anyone would believe it."

Further on, it becomes a story similar to countless others, a template-like tale of a poor young man turning his fortunes around

"Why?" She widened her eyes, "No, who is so wealthy?"

"Why didn't I hear you call out?" Zhou Shuxin took advantage of her, saying: "How rude, you didn't even call out when you saw your uncle"

At that time, Sun Yutan had just graduated from middle school and was enjoying a long summer vacation filled with fun. Her father, Sun Ping, owned a hardware store in Shaocheng. While unloading goods and chatting with her mother, Su Nan, he mentioned this matter, and both of them expressed some sentiments. Sun Yutan was eating watermelon while watching television, which was showing a scene where the female lead fell off a cliff. Therefore, her shock came a moment late, and she only realized that her father had just mentioned someone wanting to invite her grandfather and the entire village to a certain hotel.

After a few more words, her mother began to urge her to go to sleep

When will you return to Malaysia

I can see it now," Zhou Shuxin smiled, "I estimate this will be the end of the meal."

While eating, the floor-to-ceiling screen in the center of the hall flickered to life, revealing three figures that were only partially visible. Sun Yutan, seated nearby, caught sight of them at a glance.

Mother Sunan said: "Chen Rui has always been a very polite child. It was just a bit difficult to approach him at first"

As for Shaocheng, the place that witnessed General Chen's humiliation and embarrassment, he has never returned there again

Perhaps you remembered incorrectly, as it is today that someone is treating you to a meal

Grandfather Sun indeed allowed him to enter the house, saying that he was too busy at home and asked him to help watch the fire in the kitchen, so Chen Kaisheng lowered his head and went in

I took a nap in the afternoon, and if I look at it for a while longer, I will fall asleep again

One thinks during the day and dreams at night. The ancients do not deceive me

Alright, understood, goodbye

That is a very conspicuous family. The man stands on the left, lowering his head to adjust the microphone. In the center is a girl wearing a sleeveless dress, who is turning her head to speak to a woman. The woman is tall and has shoulder-length curly hair with a slight wave. After she says something to the girl, they both look towards the camera, their delicate faces adorned with similar smiles.

Sun Yutan ignored him and said: "It has indeed been a long time since we last met. However, it is quite strange, as we were never really the kind of relationship that would dine together privately."

It was not until Chen Ting's precious daughter was admitted to the country's highest institution of higher learning that he emerged from the extraordinary stories that had been circulating and appeared before everyone.

Even if you have already slept, you should still go to bed; staring at the computer for too long is not good for your eyes. Go to bed early

Thirty to forty years ago, due to an accidental incident, Chen Kaisheng lost his father. Less than half a year later, Chen's mother abandoned the young boy, who was not yet ten years old at the time, and remarried in another village. This remarriage was complete and thorough; she never looked back to care for her son's well-being again

The long and bitter winter has arrived, and Chen Kaisheng can no longer endure in his drafty earthen house. He often lingers in front of the Sun family's door, having overstayed his welcome for meals and hospitality. He is well aware in his heart of who might extend a helping hand to him.

Chen Kaisheng, apart from having a bed to sleep on and a eave to take shelter under, is not much different from a homeless child. Every day, he wanders in front of various houses, eagerly hoping that someone will take pity on him and invite him inside for a bowl of rice, just enough to get by for another day.

An uncle, no, you should call him grandfather. It is indeed worth celebrating that his daughter has been admitted to Beicheng University. However, her mother said, "But he is very wealthy, extremely wealthy."

In a couple of days," Zhou Shuxin's expression became serious, "I will send you the information on the Wing Sect shortly. It's not much, so take your time to read it. You won't need to visit often; just let them have someone inquire when necessary.