"So what do you plan to do?" Chen Ran asked.
“I don’t know,” Hua Jiaming said. “I don’t want to be bound by my family, but I also don’t want to go against my father’s wishes.”
Chen Ran felt a pang of sympathy upon hearing this answer. He felt that Hua Jiaming was conflicted; he wanted to pursue his own happiness but didn't want to go against his family's wishes. He hoped that Hua Jiaming could find his way and escape this predicament.
"And what about you?" Hua Jiaming suddenly asked. "How have you been lately?"
Chen Ran was silent for a moment, then sighed, "Same here. I'm fighting tooth and nail with Ma Yun every day, and my wife at home wants a divorce too. Life is too stifling. I really miss the days when we used to party all night together."
Hearing Chen Ran's words, Hua Jiaming felt a pang of sympathy. Both he and Chen Ran had lost a great deal and were fighting for their futures. But both were persevering, refusing to give up hope.
“Yes, everything has changed,” Hua Jiaming said. “However, we still need to work hard and not let those bad people get away with it.”
After a moment of silence, Hua Jiaming suddenly said, "How about we find a place to have a good drink?" Chen Ran's eyes lit up. "Great idea!"
So, Hua Jiaming and Chen Ran went to the "Colorful World" bar, booked a private room, and invited a few girls along.
"Colorful World" bar is one of the most luxurious bars in Beijing, with opulent decor and a lively atmosphere. Hua Jiaming and Chen Ran felt the vibrant energy as soon as they entered. They walked across the dance floor and into a private room, where several people were already waiting for them.
"Come on, everyone, let's welcome Young Master Hua and Young Master Chen!" one of them shouted. Upon hearing this, everyone applauded in welcome.
After Hua Jiaming and Chen Ran sat down, they began to drink heartily. They ordered several bottles of good wine and started drinking freely. After a few drinks, both of them began to relax.
"Young Master Hua, I heard you broke up with Miss Lan?" one of them asked.
Hua Jiaming nodded. "Yes."
"Why?" the man continued to ask.
"Because she wasn't as proactive as you! Hahahaha!"
Hua Jiaming teased.
"Young Master Hua, you must be joking!"
"That's right, who would dare to pursue you, the number one young master in the capital!"
The others chimed in. Hua Jiaming and Chen Ran both laughed.
After several rounds of drinks, Hua Jiaming and Chen Ran had both drunk quite a bit. Their faces were flushed, but they were both in very good spirits.
"Come on, cheers!" Hua Jiaming, Chen Ran, and the others toasted together.
After a few drinks, Hua Jiaming suddenly said, "Chen Ran, actually, I wanted to tell you something." Chen Ran put down his glass. "What is it?"
“Actually, our family situation is a bit complicated. I’m telling you, but don’t tell anyone else,” Hua Jiaming said seriously. Chen Ran looked at Hua Jiaming, sensing his earnestness, but also feeling somewhat confused.
“Okay,” Chen Ran said.
“I have two older brothers. But my eldest brother is dead,” Hua Jiaming said slowly. Chen Ran was somewhat surprised to hear this. Since Hua Jiaming was willing to tell him, it meant that Hua Jiaming trusted him.
"How did your older brother die?" Chen Ran asked.
Chapter 127; The System Will Fall into Sleep Once Again
“He was killed by my mother,” Hua Jiaming said. “My mother killed my older brother to protect my position.” Chen Ran was shocked to hear this. He hadn’t expected Hua Jiaming’s family situation to be so complicated, and he never imagined that Hua Jiaming’s older brother had died at the hands of Hua Jiaming’s mother.
"Why?" Chen Ran asked. "Why did your mother do this?"
“Because she loves me,” Hua Jiaming said. “She has loved me her whole life, so she doesn’t want anyone else to take me away.” Chen Ran felt conflicted upon hearing this answer. He hadn’t expected Hua Jiaming and his mother to have such a close relationship, but he also felt a pang of sympathy. He understood Hua Jiaming’s mother’s love, but felt that this kind of love was somewhat cruel.
"And then what? Do you know that your mother killed your older brother?" Chen Ran asked. Hua Jiaming nodded. "I know." Chen Ran was somewhat surprised. "Then what did you do?" Hua Jiaming smiled. "What could I do? I could only pretend I didn't know. Anyway, my mother is dead. The dead can't harm the living." Hearing this answer, Chen Ran felt a pang of sadness. He hoped that Hua Jiaming could get out of this predicament and stop suffering from the torment of the past.
"Young Master Hua, Young Master Chen, you two are ruthless!" the others said enviously. Hua Jiaming and Chen Ran both smiled but remained silent.
After several rounds of drinks, Hua Jiaming and Chen Ran had both drunk quite a bit. Their faces were flushed, but they were both in very good spirits.
They tacitly kept silent about the secret struggle between the two families and the treasure.
After getting drunk, Chen Ran unexpectedly triggered the long-dormant "Conspicuous Packet System."
Chen Ran was extremely annoyed with his messy hair early in the morning because he sensed the appearance of the Conspicuous Pack System, which wouldn't let him sleep!
"System, you're finally here!" Chen Ran shouted excitedly.
"Hello, host. I am the Inconspicuous Pack System. How can I help you?" A mechanical voice sounded in Chen Ran's mind.
"You finally showed up!" Chen Ran shouted excitedly. "I don't ask for much, just give me a million first!"
"Host, you need to complete the task to receive the reward," the mechanical voice said.
"What mission?" Chen Ran asked.
"Host, your mission is to find the treasure. Only by finding the treasure can you receive a reward of one million," the mechanical voice said.
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Upon hearing this, Chen Ran was speechless. This was a treasure that his ancestors had searched for for hundreds of years without success. It was originally his father's long-cherished wish, but now it had become his mission.
"System, you're a total rip-off!" Chen Ran couldn't help but curse. "Do you know how hard it is to find that treasure? My ancestors have been searching for it for so many years and they still haven't found it. Are you sure I can find it?"
..... .... ...
"Host, you just need to do your best to find it. If you can't find it, it means your abilities are insufficient, and you need to improve them," the mechanical voice said.
"If the host does not accept the mission within ten seconds, the system will fall into a deep sleep again."
Chen Ran: ...
"Ten, nine, eight..."
"I accept! I accept!"
Chen Ran was speechless. This system was too cold-blooded! However, he wasn't one to be trifled with; he possessed a heaven-defying system!
"Okay! I will definitely find that treasure!" Chen Ran said firmly.
"Host, I have prepared a clue to the treasure for you. You can go and take a look," the mechanical voice said.
Chapter 128: Exquisite Glass Bottle
Chen Ran was quite surprised upon hearing this. He hadn't expected the system to be so reliable, actually preparing a clue for him. He quickly opened the system interface to check the clue.
The system interface displayed the following text: "The treasure is located somewhere in the western suburbs of the capital. You will need to find the exact location yourself. The clues are a map and a mnemonic."
Upon seeing it, Chen Ran felt a surge of excitement. Although the clue was somewhat blurry, it was better than nothing. He quickly copied the text, intending to discuss it with Hua Jiaming.
Hua Jiaming was woken up early in the morning by Chen Ran's phone call. He answered the phone groggily and heard Chen Ran's excited voice: "Young Master Hua, I've found a clue to the treasure!"
Upon hearing this, Hua Jiaming immediately snapped out of his daze. "What? You've found a clue to the treasure?"
"Yes!" Chen Ran said excitedly, "Get up quickly, let's go to the western suburbs of the capital to look for it."
Hua Jiaming was also very excited when he heard this. He quickly got up and drove to Chen Ran's residence.
After the two met, Chen Ran handed the clue to Hua Jiaming. Hua Jiaming was surprised when he saw it. "This clue is too vague! But it's better than nothing. Let's hurry to the western suburbs of the capital and look for it."
The two immediately drove to the western outskirts of the capital, beginning their treasure hunt.
However, unbeknownst to them, a conspiracy awaited them...
The treasure hunt was not so smooth; the two encountered many difficulties and dangers.
However, they did not give up, but continued their search relentlessly.
One day, they came to the mountains on the western outskirts of the capital. Hua Jiaming suddenly stopped. "I think I hear the sound of water." Chen Ran also heard the sound of water. "That's right, there seems to be a cave over there."
The two walked towards the cave, and upon entering, they saw a huge pool of water. Deep within the pool was a large stone chamber.
Hua Jiaming and Chen Ran exchanged a glance, feeling extremely excited. They knew that the treasure should be inside this stone chamber.
The two cautiously entered the stone chamber, and the scene before them astonished them. In the very center of the chamber stood a massive stone tablet, covered in mysterious symbols. Around the tablet was a huge chest, undoubtedly containing treasure!
Hua Jiaming and Chen Ran excitedly walked towards the box, opened it, and inside was an exquisite glass bottle containing a green liquid.
"What is this?" Chen Ran asked.
“I don’t know,” Hua Jiaming said, “but I think this bottle is very important.”
The two carefully picked up the bottle and examined it closely. There were no words engraved on the bottle, but they both felt that it must contain a great secret.
Suddenly, they heard a voice, "What are you doing?"
A man dressed in miner's clothes, holding a shovel, stood outside the cave entrance watching them.
2.5 "Construction is underway here, and it could easily collapse. You should leave immediately."
Hua Jiaming and Chen Ran were somewhat surprised. "This is a mountain in the western suburbs of Beijing. What kind of construction are you doing here?"
"You don't need to worry about that. You'd better leave now, or I have the right to arrest you," the miner said coldly.
Hua Jiaming and Chen Ran exchanged a glance, noticing how cold and serious this person was.
Chapter 129: Unknown Substance
“We’ve found what we’re looking for, let’s go,” Chen Ran said.
"What did you find?" the miner asked.
“A bottle,” Chen Ran said. “Look, it’s this.” Chen Ran took out the glass bottle and showed it to the miner.
The miner looked at the bottle, his eyes gleaming slightly. "Give me the bottle!" he shouted, reaching out his hand to Chen Ran.
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