Hong Kong Variety Show: From Little Brother to Big Boss

Upon hearing this, Liu Xu's mouth curled up unconsciously. He was happy that his childhood playmate was admitted to the University of Hong Kong, but then he realized that there was something else behind his mother's words.

"Yes, Huilan has always been excellent." Liu Xu tried to guide the topic.

Zhou Lanhui sighed, and the sadness in her eyes became even more intense:

"Yes, Huilan has been smart and clever since she was young, and her appearance is also fresh and refined, especially her butt. You can tell at a glance that she can give birth to a son."

"Look at them, and then look at you. You're already in your twenties, and you still haven't solved your personal problems. I'm really worried about you."

"Mom, if you like her, you can definitely find time to invite her home to sit for a while. Xiaoliang just turned sixteen, and we both have good academic potential."

"I believe they will not only get along well, but will also have a lot of common topics. Although Huilan is three years older than Xiaoliang, a woman three years older will bring wealth!"

Seeing his mother's dissatisfaction, he quickly added, "Maybe the other party can guide Xiaoliang and help him get into Hong Kong Island University!"

"Isn't this okay?"

Liu Xu was about to retort when he heard his mother continue, "It seems that it's not impossible. I'll call Huilan's family later and invite her to come over."

As she spoke, she seemed to realize something and glared at Liu Xu. "I'm talking about you. Xiaoliang's matter is not urgent. You, the eldest brother, haven't even married yet, so how can he get married first?"

Liu Xu smiled helplessly, feeling both embarrassed and grateful. But after thinking about it, he decided to express his inner thoughts:

"You can't say that, Mom. I'll tell you the truth. I have no plans to get married. The most I want is to find a woman to live with."

"Besides, I have found this person now. He is six years older than me."

When Zhou Lanhui heard this, her face froze instantly and her eyes widened. She was obviously shocked and puzzled by this sudden news.

"What? Six years older than you? How can that be possible!"

"You're looking for someone to walk through life with you. With such a huge age gap, how can you have a common language and live harmoniously in the future?"

Liu Xu anticipated his mother's reaction, so he patiently explained, "Mom, love can't be measured by age."

"She and I get along very well and we have the same outlook on life. Age is just a number. What matters is the feeling between us."

"And she doesn't object to me having other women. If I ever meet someone younger than me who shares the same outlook on life, maybe we can live together."

When Zhou Lanhui heard her son's words, her face instantly turned pale with anger. She could hardly hold the kitchen knife in her hand and said in a trembling voice:

"You...what are you talking about? How can you be so casual about feelings and still think about other women? You are trampling on love and insulting yourself!"

Seeing this, Liu Xu realized that he had spoken out of turn and quickly made amends: "Mom, don't be angry, I didn't mean that."

"I mean, we are now very free with each other and respect each other's choices and space. This is not casual, but a mature way to handle a relationship."

"Even so, it's not a reason for you to find someone who is much older than you and... who still holds irresponsible ideas!" Zhou Lanhui's tone was full of disappointment and worry.

Seeing this, Liu Xu gave up the idea of completely persuading his mother. After all, he was still too deeply imprisoned by the feudal ideas of the old era and could not accept it for a while.

"I won't talk to you anymore, Mom. I've been busy all night, and I need to get some sleep and relax. But I've already told you about my situation, so please don't arrange any blind dates for me."

After saying that, he handed the bowl of soup to his mother, leaving an unquestionable back.

Zhou Lanhui looked at her son's departing back, feeling mixed emotions.

She was both angry and disappointed with her son's concept of not getting married and his irresponsible remarks;

She also felt guilty and regretful that her son dropped out of school due to family changes, and she was busy with work because of the family changes, so she did not establish a correct outlook on life for her son.

Now that my son has grown up, he has his own ideas and no longer likes his parents to dictate his life.

A series of thoughts reminded her of a photo she had seen in the newspaper some time ago, in which her son took over a stick in front of thousands of gangsters.

Zhou Lanhui felt her heart instantly filled with worry and guilt for her eldest son. If it weren't for her own negligence and her husband's carelessness, perhaps...

A long sigh suddenly sounded in the kitchen. Perhaps as a parent, she really had no right to dictate her eldest son's life.

When Liu Gensheng woke up from his sleep, he saw his wife's face full of bitterness and worry. He approached her with concern and asked if anything had happened.

When he learned that it was his son who made his wife unhappy, he immediately raised the crutch in his hand, cursed and planned to teach his son a lesson.

But he was finally stopped by Zhou Lanhui. However, after learning the whole story, Liu Gensheng first shook his head and scolded his eldest son Liu Xu for not knowing how to feel sorry for his parents.

Then he couldn't help but sigh that his eldest son was really a person who would take care of himself when he was poor, and would think about helping the world when he was rich. He was indeed worthy of being his son.

After hearing this, Zhou Lanhui instantly put aside her guilt and sorrow for her son. With her eyes blazing, she grabbed Liu Gensheng's ear and shouted that she needed an explanation.

"Oh, old woman, let me explain. I mean, although my son has unique ideas, he has a stubborn heart and a determination to succeed.

"It's exactly the same as when I was little. That's not a bad thing!"

Zhou Lanhui was furious when she heard this: "You're still praising him! Look at him now. He has no plans to get married or have children, and he's even found a woman six years older than him."

"What's this talk about freedom of emotion and non-interference? What kind of nonsense is that? If this continues, his life will be ruined!"

Seeing his wife's agitation, Liu Gensheng quickly comforted her, "Don't worry. It's normal for a grown-up son to have his own ideas."

"Besides, there's been very little we two could do to help Ah Xu over the years. We really have no right to dictate our son's life. As long as he lives a happy and peaceful life, that's all that matters."

"But..." Zhou Lanhui wanted to say something but was interrupted by Liu Gensheng.

"Don't blame me, old lady. All we can do is support him silently and believe in him. He is no longer the little kid who needs to be taught to walk."

Looking at her husband's determined eyes, Zhou Lanhui's worries did not decrease at all, but her emotions gradually calmed down.

Perhaps, she should try to learn to accept and understand.

In the bedroom, his keen sixth sense allowed him to hear the argument between his parents. Seeing that it lasted only a short time, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and he turned over and continued to fall asleep.

……

In Siam, on a small island surrounded by the Mekong River in the Golden Triangle, Tian Yangsheng was in a mess as he shuttled through the dense forest on the island, holding his hands.

Behind him, gunshots echoed in the dense forest, occasionally accompanied by curses and shouts, getting closer and closer, as if the footsteps of death were approaching step by step.

Tian Yangsheng used the terrain he had surveyed in advance and flexibly ran among the bushes, trying his best to increase the distance between him and the pursuers behind him.

Finally, he successfully reached the edge of the island. Before his eyes was the vast and turbulent Mekong River, with surging waves, forming a natural barrier for the warlords on the island.

He looked back and saw dozens of flashlight beams penetrating the darkness among the dense woods, like a hunter's eyes, locking onto his position.