Xie Sui personally went to the dock to pick them up. Lin Wanwan was heavily pregnant, and there were many people on the dock. Fearing she might be jostled, he didn't have her come.
Since his brother-in-law was coming, Xie Sui added several more cars. There were more people, and fewer cars wouldn't be enough.
Coincidentally, Du Feiyang also wanted to discuss something with him, so he accompanied him to meet the arrivals. He was familiar with Chen Weimin; they had drunk together before, and they were all acquaintances.
This man always liked a grand display when he traveled. Now that he was the chairman of the Du family, young and promising, at the peak of his success, he had completely let his personality run wild. Five cars, more than ten bodyguards, assistants, and secretaries.
With such a spectacle, there were twenty to thirty people at the dock, all in black suits and sunglasses, with crew cuts and tall stature, clearly not to be trifled with. The surrounding people all gave way, forming a vacuum zone.
Du Feiyang reveled in this feeling of being admired and feared. With a thick cigar in his mouth, he looked dashingly roguish.
Lin Guoqing was considering whether to give his brother-in-law a show of dominance upon meeting him, so that he wouldn't dare bully his sister in the future.
Standing on the deck, he saw Xie Sui's entourage from afar. His eyes lit up, and he pulled Chen Weimin, saying, "Brother Chen, I want to be like that too in the future. Look, surrounded by followers, how impressive! If this were ancient times, it would be the treatment of an emperor."
Chen Weimin also saw them and said with a strange look, "This, perhaps, maybe, might come true for you, depending on how you conduct yourself. Don't envy them. Work diligently. You're still young, and the road ahead is long."
"Thank you for your encouragement, Brother Chen. You're better than my elder brother. My elder brother just lectures me, telling me to be sensible and keep a low profile, not to try to get rich quick. It's so annoying."
Chen Weimin said, "Your elder brother is looking out for you. He's right."
"Hmph, can you get rich by keeping a low profile? Look at my brother-in-law. If he had kept a low profile, he'd still be farming in the village now. I don't think my brother-in-law is that kind of person."
"Of course not. You have a good eye for this, kid. Work hard."
The ship soon docked. Lin Guoqing looked enviously at Du Feiyang, who had the most presence, with his large gold chain and watch, and flowery shirt with black shoes—everything he desired. Unfortunately, his elder brother wouldn't buy them for him, not even gold-plated ones, which drove him mad!
As the group disembarked, Lin Guoqing was still wondering what his brother-in-law looked like when he saw a man with a large gold chain opening his arms and smiling as he approached. "Welcome, welcome! Brother Chen, we meet again."
"Young Master Du, why have you troubled yourself to pick me up?"
"This is my territory, of course, I have to pick up Brother Chen. Today, you'll do as I say. We must treat Brother Chen well."
The two embraced, and Lin Guoqing was dumbfounded. Could this be his brother-in-law? He hadn't expected his brother-in-law to be so... fashionable.
Back then, "emo" or "individualistic" weren't popular terms; fashionable meant alternative.
"Hello, brother-in-law. I'm Guoqing. I'll be following you from now on. Please take good care of me." He stepped forward proactively, emulating Chen Weimin's hug, and thumped Du Feiyang hard on the back as if they had known each other for a long time.
Chen Weimin and Du Feiyang exchanged a look of shared exasperation. They instinctively glanced at Xie Sui. Xie Sui was speechless. Was this the unlucky brother-in-law? He was worlds apart from his elder brother.
"Your brother-in-law is over here. Who are you mistaking?"
"Ah, you're my brother-in-law? Then who is he?"
Du Feiyang burst into laughter. "I'm your brother-in-law's brother. Call me Brother Du. From now on, Brother Du will look out for you. In Port City, there's nothing Brother Du can't handle. Brother Xie, I like your brother-in-law. How about he comes with me?"
"Not really. You'll corrupt him. Be careful, Wanwan will tear you apart. I won't plead for you."
"Then forget it. Brother-in-law, welcome."
"Hello, Brother Du."
Lin Guoqing flushed scarlet, gaining more respect for Xie Sui. Even the fashionable Brother Du called his brother-in-law "brother." His brother-in-law must be even more formidable!
The row of luxury cars truly opened Lin Guoqing's eyes. Chen Weimin was somewhat accustomed to it, but his followers' eyes were glued to everything. The bodyguards, in particular, exuded such an intimidating aura, with bulges at their waists. Were they carrying guns? It was terrifying and thrilling.
They first arrived at Xie Sui's villa. Lin Wanwan was already busy in the kitchen, directing several chefs to prepare a feast. Her husband and brother were coming, so they had to be entertained properly. Especially her brother, whom she hadn't seen in seven or eight years; she missed him dearly.
The cars stopped at the villa's entrance. Lin Wanwan hurried out, her belly protruding, and stood at the doorway to greet them.
"Elder Sister."
"Second Brother."
Both were visibly emotional. Lin Guoqing held his sister's hand, overwhelmed with a thousand words he didn't know how to express.
Xie Sui, being the mischievous one, quipped to Chen Weimin, "It's like the Oath of the Peach Garden. Should I join too? Elder Brother, Second Brother, Third Brother. Let us swear brotherhood in the Peach Garden today, not seeking to be born on the same day of the same month of the same year, but only to die on the same day of the same month of the same year!"
Chen Weimin and Du Feiyang roared with laughter, their stomachs aching. If reporters saw him like this, how many female celebrities would be heartbroken? This wasn't the domineering and wealthy CEO Xie, this was a lunatic!
Lin Wanwan hadn't heard him clearly, but judging by his expression, she knew he wasn't saying anything good. Her face fell. "Xie Sui, what are you saying?"
"Nothing. I was saying what a good day it is today. My brother-in-law has arrived, we must open some good wine, right?"
"Yes, Brother Xie didn't mention anything about the Oath of the Peach Garden." Chen Weimin, being steady, ushered them inside, deciding not to pursue the topic further, lest Xie Sui get into trouble. In front of outsiders, a certain mystery should be maintained.
Entering the villa, Lin Guoqing felt as if he couldn't have dreamed of such a luxurious home, and it belonged to his sister. His heart ached terribly; how many good opportunities had he missed? He should have come to rely on his sister much sooner. In the city, he used to swagger with a group of young guys, flirting with girls, thinking he was so cool. Now, he realized he was just an idiot.
"Sit down and rest. You must be tired. The kitchen is preparing food, it'll be ready soon."
"Sister, your house is this big? Are people in Port City living this well? No wonder people say Port City is paved with gold, it just depends on whether you can pick it up."
Xie Sui smiled and said, "Brother-in-law is right. Sit down. Brother-in-law will tell you... ah, no, tell you properly." Du Feiyang was clutching his stomach, unable to speak for laughing. Was Brother Xie deliberately amusing his brother-in-law?
The nannies brought in Xiao San and Xiao Si. They were playing in the sand on the backyard lawn. Lin Wanwan called them back to meet their second uncle.
"Guoqing, these are Xiao San and Xiao Si. Quickly greet them. This is your Second Uncle."
"Hello, Second Uncle." The two boys weren't shy, hugging his legs and clinging to him affectionately.
"Second Uncle, why don't you say Eldest Uncle?"
"Are there also Third Uncle and Fourth Uncle? Why haven't I met you?"
For over a week, they had been little chatterboxes. Xie Sui was already exhausted, constantly bombarded with a million questions, terrified of not being able to answer and losing face as a father. Now, with his second uncle to help entertain the children, he could finally have some peace.