Chapter 1056: Chapter 1057: Village Orphan 101

Liu Gang came to Liu Ke’s side after moving to the South. Before heading south, he knew the two kids were starting a business here.

He knew they were working very hard, sometimes just grabbing a quick bite to eat. Knowing this, Liu Gang felt reluctant to let them continue like this and opted for early retirement to take care of them.

Liu Gang never understood, even if a business could earn a lot of money, it shouldn’t be at the cost of one’s health.

Only after moving south did he realize that Liu Ke’s business was really raking in money.

Time is literally money; besides supporting his son and daughter-in-law, Liu Gang also had to help in various ways.

Busy as he was, the business was indeed profitable. Only then did Liu Gang understand why his sons were reluctant to return to Capital City.

Initially, he worried that if the kids didn’t return, the house in Capital City might end up in Liu Qiang’s hands, which he was really unwilling to see happen.

But now Liu Gang no longer felt even the slightest reluctance. After all, it’s just a shabby house in Capital City. His sons could already buy a new house each week in the big city of the South.

Liu Gang now aspired to work hard and buy a house right here, a house that belongs to him.

Although his son said he would not treat him poorly, Liu Gang knew that no matter how nice the words, without money and property in his own name, nothing was reliable.

After Liu Ke calculated this month’s earnings, he took out a pre-prepared bank card, “Dad, here’s two hundred thousand, go look for a house.”

“Let me know if the money’s not enough,” Liu Ke understood that Liu Gang had been putting in a lot of effort as well.

Initially, he thought if Liu Gang came by just to help with meals, it would be nice. Yet Liu Gang even helped with shipping and monitoring cargo, contributing significantly.

Liu Ke never intended to let Liu Gang suffer because he knew Liu Gang sacrificed a house in Capital City to help him here.

Liu Gang never expected he could buy a house so soon. He looked at the bank card in front of him, “Son, this?”

“Dad, take it, go buy a house.”

“I know you worry, Dad,” Liu Ke genuinely hoped Liu Gang would purchase a house nearby.

But he didn’t dare say it, uncertain whether Liu Gang had other ideas.

Liu Gang thought for a moment, “Okay, I’ll buy a house on your block.” He had long wanted a house.

“Not checking out other houses?” Liu Ke was surprised at how quickly Liu Gang spoke, knowing he must have had plans.

Liu Gang shook his head, “If not downstairs from you, then downstairs from your brother.”

After buying the house, Liu Gang was in high spirits, his enthusiasm for work soared once more.

Seeing Liu Gang working zealously, Liu Yang gave Liu Ke a thumbs up, “Bro, you’re amazing.”

Liu Ke smiled, “Of course, that’s why I’m your brother.”

“In a couple of years, when the business thrives even more, we’ll buy Dad another house.”

Purchasing a house for Liu Gang was truly worth it, as the house would eventually stay in the family.

While Liu Gang and his family were busy making money in the South, they received news of Liu Dashan’s death.

Liu Gang was stunned, although he hadn’t gone back since, he frequently phoned Zhang Yu to inquire about Liu Dashan.

Upon learning of Liu Dashan’s death, Liu Ke didn’t even hesitate, “Dad, we’re not going back.”

“Dad, take plenty of money with you,” knowing that as a grandson of the Liu Family, his treatment was not nearly as good compared to Liu Yuanchao and Liu Jianshe.

It’s the time for making money in business, Liu Ke didn’t want to give up business for a grandfather who had never shown much love.

Liu Gang didn’t persuade Liu Ke and the others to go, “If you don’t want to go, then don’t. I’m just his son; there’s no way I can’t go.”

By the time Liu Gang returned to the Capital City, it was already the day after Liu Dashan’s death.

Liu Qiang was shocked at Liu Gang’s sudden appearance. Even though he had notified Liu Gang about Liu Dashan’s death, he had been prepared for him not to return,

considering by the time a train from the South to Capital City would arrive, the funeral would be over. However, unexpectedly, Liu Gang showed up the very next day.

Liu Qiang was quite displeased, thinking if Liu Gang had come a little later, he could have said whatever he pleased about Liu Gang and claimed Liu Dashan’s assets.

Liu Gang noticed Liu Qiang’s annoyed expression and knew his sudden appearance had spoiled Liu Qiang’s plans.

Zhou Xia saw Liu Gang’s weary face and thought he surely hadn’t gone south, assuming he was somewhere nearby in Capital City; otherwise, how could he have returned so quickly?

Wang Pandi seeing Liu Gang, cried profusely, “Old three, your dad is gone, your dad is gone.”

Regarding Liu Dashan’s death, Liu Gang wasn’t too saddened, “Mom, you must take care of yourself, live well with your eldest son.”

Liu Qiang was enthusiastic about caring for Liu Dashan but not at all willing when it came to Wang Pandi.

“I don’t want anything of Dad’s and Mom’s,” Liu Gang knew what would make Liu Qiang agree, “You take care of them, and I won’t complain.”

He wouldn’t inquire about the cause of his parents’ deaths; as long as Liu Qiang managed it well, it was good enough.

Liu Qiang was simply after the house and money, and hearing Liu Gang’s willingness, he was suspicious, “By the way, how’s life in the South?”

“So-so, Liu Ke and the others are busy all day with trivial earnings, I’m just cooking for them.”

“Married yet?” Liu Qiang kept asking.

“No time for that.”

“Aren’t they supposed to be earning money?” Liu Gang felt Liu Ke and the others should marry soon, but there was no way around it; they were too busy making money to date.

These words in Liu Qiang’s ear suggested Liu Ke and the others wanted to marry but needed to earn more money first.

Liu Qiang instantly thought Liu Ke and the others might not be doing very well, “Work hard, aim to marry sooner.”

“Jian She got married over there, as a live-in son-in-law.”

“He’s got two sons, both of whom follow the wife’s surname.” Thinking of this, Liu Qiang felt sour.

Liu Gang understood Liu Qiang was boasting about having grandsons, “So they took the wife’s surname, eldest brother, you and I are the same, without grandsons.”

“By the way, have you met Jian She’s kids?” Liu Gang jabbed at him again.

Liu Qiang remained silent. His grandchildren were already grown, yet he hadn’t met them.

“Right, is Jian She’s family coming for the old man’s funeral?”

“By the way, has Yuanchao been released?” Liu Gang jabbed again.

Liu Qiang closed his mouth, recognizing this third brother was not the same as before, “By the way, how did you get here so quickly?”

“Came back by plane.” Knowing they wouldn’t believe him, Liu Gang showed Liu Qiang his plane ticket.

Liu Qiang didn’t believe at first that Liu Gang had flown back, but looking at the ticket stub he presented, he was speechless.

After a long pause, “Not bad, old three, you’ve got money now.”

“Not that I can call it wealth.”

“Really rich, can’t compare with that girl, Zhang Yu,” Liu Qiang couldn’t help but marvel, “That courtyard alone could be worth a million.”

Not to mention the money invested in businesses outside; the exact amount was unknown, even to Liu Ke, but they knew that girl wasn’t one to be short on money.

Oh, did that courtyard really value at a million? Liu Qiang was truly amazed.

“Selling it would be easy, after some years, it could sell for tens of millions.”

Liu Qiang’s mind exploded, crashing down as he suddenly realized why Liu Dashan had collapsed before; the news was indeed overwhelming.