After Zeng Shengchun left his address and landline number, he departed.
Li Zhengguo looked at the address, an ordinary courtyard housing area, nothing special.
Zeng Shengchun's words, why did it seem like he or the Zeng family had so much influence?
Back then, when he sought Zeng Shengchun for information about the Fu Han Gang, the other party hadn't spoken with such an imposing tone.
He shared his doubts with his wife.
Tian Jing shook her head, "Everyone has their own secrets."
"I can feel that he genuinely wants to help us, harbors no ill intentions towards me, and is sincere with you."
"Isn't it said that one more friend means one more path? If he considers us friends, then we should consider him a friend."
"True friends only need sincerity, don't pry too much."
The couple then turned to discussing sending items to their two sons.
Although the receptionist said no gifts were needed, some food items were still necessary to send.
Ultimately, Tian Jing decided to make them herself, buying ingredients from the market.
Sweet potato chips, sugared peanuts, vegetarian meatballs, small fish, chicken legs, wings, and strips – these sweet and savory fried goods were packed into four bags.
Adding various biscuits and milk candies, they filled six burlap sacks.
Wang Huan and her two younger sisters helped Tian Jing. Wang Huan cautiously asked, "Boss Tian, can we make these to sell?"
"Feel free."
Tian Jing didn't mind; otherwise, she wouldn't have let Wang Huan and the others help.
"You're not old enough yet, and you still need to look after your two younger sisters. Doing some small business first is a good idea."
"However, you must pay close attention to hygiene when making food. If customers get sick, you'll not only have to compensate them but might also face legal trouble."
"Once you turn eighteen, you can also choose to join the real estate development company, which will be managed by Ouyang Lei upon his return."
"If you're interested, learn from Du Hongjuan. Don't be too harsh on yourself in life. The money I've given you has been accounted for by Du Hongjuan, and you can repay it slowly later."
"Mmm-hmm."
Wang Huan nodded, "I understand. I will think more, observe more, learn more, and ask more."
...
The receptionist received the six bags of food from Li Weihao and his two brothers, and became even more envious.
"Don't worry, Auntie and Uncle, these items will be delivered to them this afternoon."
Li Zhengguo handed the remaining bag to the receptionist, "This is for you. Thank you for your hard work."
The receptionist's eyes lit up, "It's no trouble at all, no trouble at all. It's all part of my job. Thank you, Auntie and Uncle."
Tian Jing handed him an envelope, "There's also a letter here. Please deliver it to Li Weihao."
"Certainly! Rest assured, neither the items nor the letter will be lost."
...
After sending the gifts, Tian Jing felt a little more at ease.
She patiently waited with her husband for Ouyang Lei.
After a week, this person finally arrived with his family.
As soon as he saw Tian Jing, Ouyang Lei demanded an explanation, "Great Hero Tian, you've really tricked me! Seventeen years!"
"For these seventeen years, I've been so dejected that I barely ate or slept. You owe me compensation."
Li Zhengguo pointed at Ouyang Lei's bulging belly, "Is this the result of not eating or sleeping?"
"Get lost, you weakling."
Ouyang Lei unceremoniously pushed Li Zhengguo away, "Aren't your two sons just doing well? Stop showing off in front of me. This is just middle-aged spread."
Li Zhengguo almost lost his balance when he was pushed, "My sons' success is my pride, unlike some people who only have a son who can walk."
Saying this, Li Zhengguo glanced at the four or five-year-old boy being held by a woman behind Ouyang Lei and his group.
These words made Ouyang Lei even angrier.
"If I had realized this earlier, I could have had grandchildren by now."
Li Zhengguo retorted, "Who's to blame?"
Ouyang Lei choked, "I'm not talking to you. Go away. Great Hero Tian, tell me how you plan to compensate me."
Tian Jing was in the middle of discussing Le Xia's recent situation with Xiao Di Le when she heard Ouyang Lei. She turned and said, "Didn't I plan to offer you a General Manager position?"
"General Manager? I was a Chairman down south. Besides, giving me this position is like asking me to clear virgin land."
"Then I can make you Chairman as well."
"Never mind."
Ouyang Lei deflated, "I know my own capabilities. I can't do it."
Tian Jing gave her husband a look, signaling him to placate Ouyang Lei, whose mood had suddenly soured.
She herself went to call the timid-looking woman standing behind them into the main hall.
"Hello, you must have had a tiring journey. Please come in. This, from now on, will be your home."
The woman appeared to be around her age, beautiful, with clear eyes but a hint of timidity.
"Hello, hello. I, I am Liu Yuelian."
"Hello Yuelian, I am Tian Jing."
"I know you. You are the Great Hero Tian that A Lei mentioned. A very powerful Great Hero Tian."
"Come in, come in and talk."
Tian Jing invited again, then turned to Xiao Di Le and said, "Xiao Di Le, go to the third house on the east side and get the key from Sister Du. Then, arrange a courtyard for you to live in."
Xiao Hu nudged Le Xiao Di, who still wanted to ask Ouyang Lei for instructions, "Put down your luggage and get to work quickly. Listen to Great Hero Tian."
Tian Jing bent down to coax the little boy, "Come, let's go see your room."
Liu Yuelian naturally followed them into the east room.
The east room was furnished with a large bed and a small bed, a wardrobe, a desk, and a chest of drawers.
The bedding on both beds had already been prepared.
"Are you satisfied?"
Liu Yuelian nodded, "Very satisfied. Thank you, Great Hero Tian."
Tian Jing waved her hand, "You're welcome. Just call me Tian Jing. You can unpack your luggage and rest with the child for a while. Someone will help with lunch."
"Okay, thank you."
Tian Jing waved goodbye, left the east room, and closed the door.
In the main hall, Ouyang Lei was pouring out his troubles to Li Zhengguo.
It turned out that as soon as he mentioned moving to the capital, his brothers immediately voiced their objections.
When he proposed dividing plots of land among his brothers for them to go solo, they all happily agreed, saying it was a great idea.
Then, they started fighting over the plots of land.
This infuriated Ouyang Lei to no end. He directly drove them away, saying he would handle everything and they had no choice.
Even those who came to apologize and repent, he ignored.
He wasn't upset that his brothers had their own little schemes; he was upset that he hadn't been as insightful as Li Zhengguo, who hadn't even witnessed the situation of his brothers in the south.
Finally, he assigned the suburban land to those who fought the most fiercely.
He gave the less assertive brothers plots of land in the bustling city center.
Then, he came to the capital with Xiao Hu, Xiao Di Le, and two other subordinates who still followed him.
"Am I a complete failure?"
Li Zhengguo shook his head, "Not a failure, you learn from your mistakes. Your company's regulations and reward and punishment systems were not properly established, and no one enforced them."
"Once the company registration here is complete, I'll help you draft the company's system."
"People say to establish a family before building a career, because if you can't manage your family well, you might not be able to manage your business."
"Tiantian plans for your brothers to have their own space. You should also settle down and provide a good environment for your son's growth."
"You say I brag about my son. I have the right to brag because I've put effort into raising my sons, and they've lived up to my expectations."
"Don't wait until the child's personality is set before regretting it. I see that child and his mother are both very timid."
"Is this what you want? More than half of your life has passed. What exactly are you chasing?"
"In terms of martial prowess, Tian Tian has surpassed you for seventeen years. Now, I've also helped you find the shortcomings in your cultivation method."
"If you want to pass it down, you need to educate your son properly and give him a normal family."