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Huo Changqing was the most unfortunate one during this industry overhaul: he was arrested, his mistress ran off with the valuable belongings from their home, his child wasn’t even his own, and his mother was bedridden from both anger and fear.
Cui Mingjiu was a treacherous little man. During this industry restructuring, his Ruitu Funeral Company was fined 500,000 yuan and ordered to suspend operations for three months. Altogether, it amounted to a significant loss, and this old scoundrel had set his sights on Huo Changqing, who had been thrown into detention.
Whether it was taking advantage of someone’s misfortune or fishing in troubled waters, as long as he could make a profit, he didn’t mind getting his hands dirty. He was certain that some of his competitors would exit the industry during this restructuring, and three months later, the funeral business in Jiangcheng would be booming.
Huo Changqing's ex-wife announced that Evergreen Funeral Company was up for transfer, which made Cui Mingjiu ecstatic: he could recover his losses from her. The real estate of Evergreen Funeral Company was valued at around 2.6 million yuan. Additionally, its location was the best among all funeral homes in Jiangcheng, boasting a massive scale and comprehensive facilities. On the first floor alone, there were four funeral parlors. They also had four hearses, bringing the total value to approximately 3.4 million yuan.
However, Huo Changqing's ex-wife only listed it for a low price of 3.2 million yuan. Cui Mingjiu immediately realized that this woman hadn’t forgotten her past feelings and was eager to raise funds to bail him out! If he didn’t take advantage of this opportunity now, he wouldn’t be living up to his nickname of “Little Zhuge.” He sent his brother-in-law to quietly rally others: “I have my eyes on Evergreen Funeral Company…”
Those in the industry who had been eyeing it knew Cui Mingjiu’s notorious reputation; while he was ruthless in action, it was mainly his underhanded methods that made them hesitate.
People in the circle weren’t paying attention; those from other industries were basically uninterested: who would want to buy property meant for a funeral home? It would bring bad luck!
Cui Mingjiu approached Huo Changqing's ex-wife and pretended to be kind-hearted: “Sister-in-law, I know about Changqing’s situation. No matter what, we are brothers; I can’t just stand by and do nothing! However, you know I’ve also been fined a lot this time. How about this? I can borrow some money and take out a loan to buy your property?”
He continued with feigned sincerity, “But… you know my financial situation isn’t great; I might not be able to offer you what you’re asking.”
At first, Huo Changqing's ex-wife felt grateful, but as she listened further, something felt off. She hesitated and asked, “Brother Jiu, how much can you offer? I’ve listed it for 3.2 million; if you want it, you’ll definitely have to give me less!”
Cui Mingjiu held up one finger and then four more: “Sister-in-law, I can only offer this much.”
“140 thousand? Brother Jiu, this isn’t buying a house; you’re trying to cut my throat!” Huo Changqing's ex-wife couldn’t believe that her husband’s “closest ally” would strike so hard when he was at his most vulnerable.
Her expression hardened immediately. “Brother Jiu, you know that besides this company, Old Huo has nothing left. He will eventually come out of there; when he does, this is his lifeline. 140 thousand? That’s far too low! If you really want it sincerely, give me 2.8 million so I can explain it to him when he gets out!” she insisted.
“Sister-in-law,” Cui Mingjiu said ominously, “you should know what Old Huo has done. It involves organized crime! And it happened in a hospital while threatening state officials; do you really think he’ll get out?” He continued coldly, “I’m offering you 140 thousand; whether you go back to your hometown or stay in this city as a single woman, it should be enough for you to live on.”
Mrs. Huo completely turned against him, saying, "Brother Jiu, please stop. I’m selling this property to help Old Huo get out sooner or to lessen his suffering inside. I appreciate your kindness, but I simply cannot accept the price of 1.4 million... Let's just leave it at that for today." She picked up her teacup and sipped quietly, refusing to say anything more.
Cui Mingjiu stormed out, muttering angrily, " Grumpy Women, your man will have to listen to me. I refuse to believe I can't handle you!" He instructed his brother-in-law to visit a nearby real estate agency and warned, "Anyone who dares to show Huo Changqing's house should watch out; I'll break their legs."
What he never expected was that Sister Hong would dare to get involved and go directly to Mrs. Huo. This made him seethe with hatred towards Sister Hong: that Widow's Curse of a woman dared to snatch food from his mouth!
He knew that without Huo Changqing's signature, Evergreen Funeral Company wouldn't be able to process any paperwork; no buyer would invest two or three million in a property that couldn't be transferred.
He decided to go see Huo Changqing first. Cui Mingjiu arranged for his brother-in-law to prepare some instant noodles, sausages, and liquor in a mineral water bottle, leveraging connections to get into the detention center.
This was the first visit for Old Huo since he had been taken in. After some time apart, Huo Changqing had lost a lot of weight; the fierce look on his face was now weathered and worn.
After everything he had been through, Huo Changqing finally realized how inflated he had been. Honestly, what did it matter if he had a bit of fame in the underworld? Outside of that circle, who the hell knew who he was?
He had even led an assault on a hospital, attempting to attack patients and their families. It didn't matter if they were government officials or ordinary citizens; with behavior like that, even the police would have dealt with him.
Then he heard the news: his son wasn’t his own, and all the valuables in the house had been taken by that little wife of his, along with the pretty makeup artist from his shop.
The blow was devastating; he felt like giving up entirely. But hatred also made him stronger: Damn it, now I'm just like Lu Junyi walking on the wrong side of fate. Once I get out of here, I'll catch you two scoundrels and that little brat—one knife each!
What he never anticipated was that the first person to visit him would be his abandoned First Wife. After being kicked out, this woman had been living in an old neighborhood in Jiangcheng, scavenging for scraps.
Yet this seemingly aged woman rushed over as soon as she heard about his troubles. She brought him food and drink and didn’t mention the past at all; instead, she urged him gently, "Focus on reforming yourself and taking care of your health. There will come a day when you can walk out!"
He owed this woman so much. Because they had no children, he and his mother had blamed her for everything. Looking at the current situation, it was clear that infertility largely stemmed from his own issues.
The woman spoke softly: "There’s still a long life ahead of us. We’ve survived those days when you carried corpses; how much worse could things get from here?"
Her words filled Huo Changqing with deep regret.
He said to First Wife, "The only valuable things left at home are two properties, both registered in my name. That woman can't take them away. Don't sell the house; just live in it as a compensation from me, Old Huo, for your first half of life. As for the company, you probably can't manage it anyway, so if you can't, just sell it. No matter how much you sell it for, keep that money for yourself. Since we don't have any children, you can use this money for your retirement!"
Hearing this, the woman began to cry again. "You need to think positively and relax. I’ve spent money to ask around; your situation isn’t serious. At most, you'll be out in a year or two. I’ll wait for you!"
These words gave Old Huo a great deal of motivation. When Cui Mingjiu arrived, Old Huo thought he was just coming to check on him and show some brotherly affection. However, as soon as Cui Mingjiu opened his mouth, Old Huo instantly became alert.
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