Reborn in 85: Starting with a family split and becoming the richest man, the ungrateful wretch regre

Cheng Lin sighed helplessly, "Alright, let's hurry back so you don't miss your university registration."

Lu Yang smiled and said, "No, it's a good opportunity to go and see how Zheng Yuntao's construction team is doing."

After Cheng Lin got into the car, the two immediately drove south at high speed.

It was August, and Guangzhou was as hot as an oven.

Cheng Lin, shirtless and exhausted, said, "Could you please ask Aunt Zheng if we can borrow her bathroom to take a shower? I feel like I'm going to spoil."

Lu Yang wasn't much better off. He finished the last sip of water and said weakly, "I kind of regret applying to this university."

Cheng Lin burst out laughing and sped up, saying, "Hang in there, it's only four years, it'll be over soon."

Lu Yang wiped the sweat from his face and leaned wearily against the passenger seat.

Upon arriving at Zhengjia Village, the two immediately borrowed Zheng Yuntao's bathroom to take a cold shower.

After washing up, I finally recovered a bit, ate something, and went straight to sleep.

When I woke up again, the sun was already setting.

They invited Zheng Yuntao to go to the black market together, this time to buy jewelry.

The jewelry here is incredibly diverse, and many of the items are things I've never seen before inland.

Lu Yang was quite knowledgeable, and he was still dazzled by the choices, managing to pick out over a hundred different styles of accessories to load into the car.

"Such small, oddly sized items have managed to fill up the truck."

Cheng Lin stood under the car, drenched in sweat, and breathless as he spoke.

Lu Yang urged, "Come on up, let's go back to sleep."

The three got into the car and went straight back to Zhengjia Village.

The following morning, the three of them rode in Zheng Yuntao's three-wheeled vehicle to the factory that Lu Yang had previously bought.

They all own shares, so naturally they'll pay more attention.

“I’ve been here almost every day these days, and the project is progressing faster than I expected.”

"But you've been spending this money like water; the 10 you gave me is almost gone."

Zheng Yuntao said excitedly as he drove.

His family used to disapprove of him, thinking he wasn't suited for business and would lose money if he did.

He was never willing to work for others, and it was during a time of depression and frustration that he met Lu Yang.

Lu Yang was his benefactor, who helped him get back on his feet and also helped him shake off the impression he had in his parents' eyes.

Even though Lu Yang paid for the house himself, he told everyone that they bought it together and even gave him a share of the profits. He had never met anyone more honest than Lu Yang.

Lu Yang thought for a moment and said, "I'll give you the other 200,000. We've been quite busy up north lately, so we might not be able to come over."

"Please take care of things here. I'll be there as soon as possible."

Zheng Yuntao chuckled and said, "What's the big deal about it? I just want to start work and make money as soon as possible."

When the three arrived, there were more than 30 workers building a house on the construction site.

The sounds of large mixers and construction were incessant, as if the surrounding air itself was boiling.

Cheng Lin, fanning himself with a palm-leaf fan, grinned and said, "Once this place is built, I'll definitely open an ice cream shop. As long as I'm here, I'll come here to eat every day!"

Zheng Yuntao couldn't help but burst into laughter, and said nonchalantly, "It's not the hottest time yet. It will be even hotter in mid-August."

Cheng Lin's face darkened, and he urged, "Let's finish reading quickly and leave, otherwise we'll definitely get heatstroke."

Lu Yang also admired the construction workers; they were able to work so hard despite the scorching heat.

The three of them walked around the construction site, each of them drenched in sweat.

Cheng Lin and Lu Yang had no choice but to go back because they couldn't stand the scorching heat.

After returning to Zhengjia Village, the two first mailed the ornaments back, then went to buy a batch of electrical appliances before saying goodbye to Zheng Yuntao and leaving in a hurry.

When they returned to the provincial capital, Cheng Lin, munching on an ice pop, said, "I'm finally back alive."

After loading all the appliances into the warehouse, the two immediately got to work.

Lu Yang took the gifts to see Brother Chen, while Cheng Lin went to look for a house to open a jewelry store.

When Lu Yang arrived at Brother Chen's place, he found him on the phone.

This guy had one hand on his hip and was speaking very loudly; he seemed to be in a bad mood.

Lu Yang stood to the side and waited. After more than ten minutes, Brother Chen finally put down the phone and turned to look at Lu Yang.

"You always bring things, you don't need to be so polite!"

Chen looked a little pale. He turned around, sat on the sofa, and poured himself a glass of wine.

Lu Yang placed the newly bought electric fan on the ground and asked somewhat awkwardly, "Do you know Du Miao?"

Brother Chen looked up and suddenly laughed: "You're here because of Du Miao too?"

Lu Yang simply told him everything, and Brother Chen couldn't help but burst into laughter after hearing it.

He pointed at Lu Yang and said, "What I like most about you is your honesty!"

"Everyone else is still being secretive, but you're telling the truth."

As Chen Ge spoke, he quickly stood up and said, "I'll give her that thing; go and get it for her."

"If you get the goods back, you can sell them to her at a discount, and she won't make things difficult for you anymore."

Lu Yang was curious about what it could be, but he nodded anyway, since Chen Ge was more closely connected to him by interests.

Brother Chen quickly returned with a box. Inside the box was an envelope, which was sealed.

"Give her this envelope. If she backs down, I'll let her go!"

Brother Chen's expression was grim, clearly indicating his dissatisfaction with the only son.

Lu Yang nodded, took the envelope, and got up to leave.

He wasn't sure where Cheng Lin was, so he didn't tell him and went straight back to the county.

Without lingering for a moment, he went straight to Chen's Restaurant.

Du Miao was indeed waiting for him at the restaurant. He walked over and handed the envelope to Du Miao: "Brother Chen asked me to give this to you."

Du Miao raised an eyebrow, said nothing, and opened the envelope.

Lu Yang turned and left without even looking at the contents of the envelope.

"Lu Yang, have you received the goods?"

He had just reached the door when Du Miao asked.

Lu Yang said directly, "A total of 40,000 yuan worth of goods."

"It's quite a lot. You don't need to look for a house, I'll take care of it myself. Just consider it as you running errands for me to get this batch of goods."

Du Miao walked quickly to Lu Yang's side and said, "See you in the provincial capital."

Lu Yang nodded, then handed the post office slip to Du Miao.

Du Miao had someone fetch 40,000 yuan for him, and the two parted ways.

Back at a phone booth near his home, Lu Yang finally called the branch of the electronics store.

Cheng Lin has already gone back; he answered the phone.

"No need to look for a house anymore. Something went wrong, and I've already received payment for the jewelry from Du Miao."

Lu Yang remained calm and asked another question: "Is Brother Chen's surname Chen?"

Cheng Lin smiled and said, "Yes, he's from the same hometown as us."

Lu Yang's heart sank; these two really did know each other.

In that case, let them handle their internal affairs themselves.