Chapter 121: Drowning Sorrows in Alcohol (2/2)

“The person who stole your wife years ago is now after your land, how can you be so indifferent?”

“Tell me, what are you planning to do about your situation?”

Perhaps listening to someone else’s troubles could improve his own mood.

Old Shen thought that after sharing his thoughts, Feng Biao would become as worried as him.

But unexpectedly.

Feng Biao was not only not worried, but he laughed even louder.

“Bro Shen.”

“My issues don’t matter.”

“I’ve realized that I’ll probably never amount to much in this life.”

“But I still have hope, I think Little Feng is smart.”

“Plus, with my years of life experience as his uncle, if I train him a bit when I have the time, I guarantee he’ll be even more capable.”

“You know, Little Feng even said he’d build a huge pig farm for me in the future. Just with my guidance and his efforts, this is practically in the bag!”

These words might as well not have been said.

As soon as Old Shen heard the name Zhao Qingfeng, he felt a headache coming on.

What great things could a kid of eighteen achieve?

Building a pig farm?

Pure nonsense.

Maybe the kid inherited a bit of his uncle’s talent for bluffing!

But it’s undeniable that since coming back from the provincial city, the kid indeed seemed to shine a bit brighter than before.

For example, having the courage to bet with his aunts.

For example, earning some money in the provincial city and buying an MP3 for his daughter.

But what do these prove?

Fixing computers is not a long-term or stable job.

When he grows up, won’t he still rely on marrying Lingyao into a good family to give him a lift?

Old Shen stopped talking.

He drank sullenly, bottle after bottle.

Feng Biao, carefree as always, accompanied him. After drinking a few bottles, he too got drunk, curled up on the sofa watching TV, and soon fell asleep snoring.

“Sigh…”

Old Shen sighed, touched his car keys.

After thinking it over, he put them down again.

It was good to calm down. His attitude just now was really hurtful. He’d wait a couple of days, let both sides cool off, and then go to the countryside to bring Ding Xiang back.

With alcohol weighing on his mind, he went back to his room and fell asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow.

He quickly had a nightmare.

He dreamt that Zhao Qingfeng, who accomplished nothing, eloped with his daughter, and also dreamt that the wealthy old rival eloped with his wife.

They both stood in front of him, looking very happy.

Watching the two women he loved being taken away, Old Shen nearly cried himself into a tearful mess in the dream.

“Ah!”

After who knows how long, he suddenly shouted and woke up.

It was already morning.

What greeted him besides the morning sunlight was Ding Xiang, frowning and holding his hand tightly.

Ding Xiang had rushed back overnight.

Not only worried about Shen Lingyao’s studies but also concerned about the man she loved.

“Ding Xiang!”

Old Shen was startled at first.

Remembering last night’s nightmare, he suddenly felt everything was unreal.

Ding Xiang really wanted to know the truth.

But Old Shen still didn’t tell her, just kissed her gently and apologized softly, “I’m sorry about last night. I shouldn’t have taken my frustrations out on you and Lingyao. It won’t happen again. There’s really nothing big going on my end, just some minor setbacks. Things will work out soon, and I’ll tell you then.”

After saying that.

He got up and dialed Wang Tieshan’s number.

“Old Wang, let’s go beg Liu Li. I think she’s close with Manager Zhang.”

Since talking to Manager Zhang didn’t work, maybe asking someone else would be better. After all, there are always multiple sides to an issue. Networking might make things easier, which is also part of his social experience.

Most importantly.

Besides wanting to make money to not be looked down upon by his rival, he also understood the importance of matching family backgrounds.

If his daughter really ended up falling in love with some rich guy, and then they disapproved because of their family’s situation, that would be embarrassing.

“Liu Li, huh? That could work. But everything at Erlunsi isn’t settled yet, we’d better wait and go over the weekend.”

Wang Tieshan was also eager.

He too wanted to make big money, to ensure his son could be worthy of Shen’s daughter.

After discussing, they settled on visiting Liu Li over the weekend.

Meanwhile, Zhao Qingfeng was leisurely sitting in the business car, waiting for the Wang brothers to instruct him on ‘taking the stage to make a fool of himself’.

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