Fang Mingshan's family, whose relationships had only just begun to ease up a bit, were somewhat bewildered to see their neighbor, Boss Wu, show up at their door. However, Liu Wenxia was quick on the draw and immediately took the gifts from his hands.
Oh, Boss Wu, please come in and have a seat, have a seat.
Well, I won't sit down. I'm mainly here because there's a certain matter...
Just say the word! Fang Mingshan felt very honored. In the past, this guy surnamed Wu always looked down his nose at people. He hadn't expected him to be so polite today, which made him unconsciously straighten his back.
It's about Fang Zhiyi...
Fang Zhiyi? What happened to him? Did that unfilial son offend you, Boss Wu? Old Man Fang chimed in from the side.
Liu Wenxia, however, suddenly thought of something. Could it be that that wretched girl offended Xiaohu? Boss Wu, that wretched girl of ours has already been adopted by Fang Zhiyi. You can't come to us for the trouble she causes!
Boss Wu looked at the members of the Fang family, his face full of disgust, though he couldn't well lash out. No, no, I'm here to ask you all to plead for mercy on my behalf with Boss Fang.
Boss Fang? The Fang family members looked at each other in dismay.
Boss Wu, you must be joking. Fang Zhiyi is a good-for-nothing, how could he be a boss? I heard people say he drives a broken truck around town collecting garbage all day.
Collecting garbage? Boss Wu looked at the people in front of him and suddenly understood. It seemed Fang Zhiyi's relationship with this family wasn't very good at all. He stood straight up and reached out to snatch back the gifts he had brought. You blind fools, to think I actually counted on you. Bah!
Seeing that he was about to leave, Fang Mingshan spoke up. Boss Wu, tell us what exactly is going on. Fang Zhiyi is still my parents' son, after all. There's no way he would ignore what my parents say.
Old Lady Fang nodded repeatedly from the side.
Their family had been arguing for days over the missing fifteen thousand, and they had finally decided to make Fang Zhiyi make up the difference. This was the perfect excuse to go look for him.
Boss Wu glanced at them. Thinking about how he couldn't even manage to see Fang Zhiyi's face, he had no choice but to explain.
I just want to ask you all to help me pass a message to Boss Fang. If I, Wu Laicai, have offended him in any way, he can just say it directly. Just let me off the hook, one way or another...
These words made the Fang family even more confused. That Fang Zhiyi?
Boss Wu, I'm afraid you've made a mistake. My older brother just muddles through life. How is he worthy of talking to you...
Boss Wu sighed. Do you people never leave the house? Go ask around the whole town right now, who doesn't know Fang Zhiyi? He collects garbage? The garbage clearance for the entire town now requires his nod of approval!
What?! The Fang family was shocked.
Had Fang Zhiyi suddenly transformed into a big shot?
Boss Wu didn't believe it at first either, but a series of phone calls convinced him of the news. That quiet Fang Zhiyi had unknowingly become a local tyrant in town. He started out collecting scrap, and in the blink of an eye, he got connected to the renovation waste clearance business. Then, using some unknown methods, he gathered a group of idle workers and suddenly transformed into Boss Fang. The people under him began to get involved in transporting building materials for small construction sites. Word had it that even all the stall spaces in the new market had now been contracted by Fang Zhiyi. If you wanted a spot, you had to go rent it from him!
Boss Wu was no fool. If one person said it, there might be a mistake, but with several people saying the same thing, he had to believe it even if he didn't want to.
Ultimately, Liu Wenxia snatched the gifts back again, patting her chest and promising to definitely get the matter with Fang Zhiyi sorted out.
Did this good-for-nothing really become a boss? Fang Mingshan was somewhat doubtful.
It doesn't matter. Either way, what's his is ours!
Exactly! That wretched girl was adopted by him anyway, so what's wrong with him giving us a little more?
Meanwhile, at Fang Zhiyi's house.
Back then, I picked up a few of Wu Xiaohu's candy wrappers. He clearly saw me, but he still falsely accused me of stealing his candy. My mom rushed in and beat me, and even dragged me to the Wu family's door to beat me. Even now, I still remember the look on Wu Xiaohu's face as he watched the show.
Fang Zhiyi nodded. So you're afraid that I, your uncle, will be just like your mother?
Fang Qingci lowered her head, remaining silent.
Isn't that an insult? Alright, hurry up and go do your homework.
Little Hei watched Fang Qingci go into the room before saying, You clearly could have resolved this using your own people, so why are you putting the child through this?
Fang Zhiyi tapped on the table. To correct her mindset, untie the knot in her heart, and improve her endurance... Besides, you don't really think that I didn't plant anyone among the people who went to teach that kid a lesson, do you?
Speaking of this, Fang Zhiyi seemed to remember something. He turned his head and called out toward the courtyard gate, Hey, Xiao Wu!
The two young men sitting at the door playing cards both turned their heads. One of them responded, Brother Fang, what is it?
Put the word out. The guy surnamed Wu has offended me deeply, and there's no room for negotiation on this matter.
Understood.
A moment later, a voice came from outside the door.
Who are you people? I'm looking for my older brother!
Get out of the way!
A few seconds later, Xiao Wu poked his head in again. Brother Fang, there are two... uh, two people looking for you.
Fang Zhiyi nodded and got up to walk outside. The moment he saw him, Fang Mingshan looked smug. See that? This is my older brother! Brother! You're doing so well for yourself now, why didn't you say anything? As he spoke, he tried to walk inside, but Fang Zhiyi firmly blocked his way.
Qingci is doing her homework. Don't go in and disturb her.
Qingci? It took Fang Mingshan several seconds to react. What's the point of a little girl studying? By now, he fully believed Boss Wu's words, and his mind was entirely focused on how to take advantage of the situation.
Exactly, how can she compare to our Tianqi? Oh my, we should have called Tianqi over. He said he missed his uncle. Liu Wenxia also held up the plastic bag in her hand, which contained a few rotten apples.
Fang Zhiyi frowned. I don't like hearing anyone speak ill of my daughter.
Huh? Fang Mingshan froze for a moment. Immediately after, he took a kick to the thigh, stumbling back several steps before falling flat on his rear.
Fang Zhiyi stared at him. I don't care what you're here for, get the hell out. With that, he waved his hand, signaling the two underlings at the door to see the guests out. Seeing Fang Zhiyi's attitude, Xiao Wu and the other guy immediately understood and stepped forward to aggressively drive them away.
Liu Wenxia immediately started throwing a tantrum. Fang Zhiyi! What is the meaning of this? You actually hit us? Believe it or not, I'll curse you to death! I'll curse your ancestors back eight generations!
Fang Zhiyi didn't even turn his head. Curse away. My ancestors are your ancestors anyway.
Your mother's crotch rotted to give birth to you... Liu Wenxia blurted out, but Old Lady Fang, who had just arrived, heard every word loud and clear.
She instantly flew into a rage, bringing her walking stick down directly onto Liu Wenxia's body.
Ouch! What are you doing, you old hag... Liu Wenxia's mouth was still foul. Hearing this, Old Man Fang quickly tried to mediate. Stop arguing! Let's get down to business first!
Oh, my son, what happened to you? Old Lady Fang finally noticed her son sitting on the ground and hurried forward to check on him.
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