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Chapter 158 Family Reunion, Zhang Chao's Comeback! (3-in-1, please subscribe~)

Zhang Chao's parents usually don't call him.

Every time I call him, there's definitely something on his mind.

Moreover, without exception, they are all about money!
Looking at his constantly ringing phone, Zhang Chao held onto a tiny sliver of hope.

I hope Mom isn't here to ask me for money this time!

"Hello, Mom."

With a swipe of his finger, Zhang Chao answered the phone and greeted his mother warmly.

Although there were some unpleasant incidents at home during the Spring Festival, they are family after all, and he didn't want to make things too tense.

Now that his mother has taken the initiative to call him, he hopes to take this opportunity to ease the tension between them.

"Big brother, your brother has already found someone, and they'll be getting married this May Day."

"That's great. It's not easy to get a wife these days."

After hearing his mother's words, Zhang Chao forced a smile; it would be a lie to say he wasn't envious.

He would be overjoyed if his parents treated him even half as well as they treated his younger brother.

“Your dad and I borrowed some money from your uncles, aunts and uncles, and we’ve already bought him a house.”

“We are still short 8 yuan for the bride price, and we have nowhere else to borrow from. Eldest brother, please help your younger brother again.”

"Mom promises, this is the last time, and we will definitely pay you back this money."

As Zhang Chao listened to his mother on the other end of the phone, the conversation drifted back to money, and his expression was full of bitterness.

I shouldn't have had too many expectations of my mother!
During the Spring Festival, the scene of being verbally abused by his mother resurfaced, making Zhang Chao feel increasingly disheartened.

"Mom, I really don't have any money. I lost money in business the year before last, and I just finished paying off my debts last year. Let alone 8, I can't even come up with 8000 right now."

Zhang Chao took a deep breath and tried to keep a calm tone as he stated a fact to his mother.

Of course, it's a lie that he lost money in business; the truth is that he's a big spender and loves foot massages, so he hasn't saved much money.

"Mom believes you. Mom knows you really don't have any money. Don't you have a rich friend? His name is Jiang... what's his name again?"

"I heard from the villagers that he now drives a Mercedes-Benz and has invested several million yuan in raising cattle. He's really capable!"

"You two have a good relationship, right? Borrow 8 from him... no, 10, make it a round number, it shouldn't be too difficult, right?"

Hearing his mother casually tell him on the other end of the phone to borrow 10 yuan for his younger brother, Zhang Chao was so angry he laughed and refused.

"Mom, my relationship with Brother Jiang isn't good enough for me to borrow that much money. I can't bring myself to ask him."

Knowing his parents and younger brother as he did, Zhang Chao knew that once he lent them the money, he could never expect them to pay it back; in the end, he would have to pay it back himself!

"Why can't you even ask?! Asking you to borrow money is like asking you to die! As the older brother, can't you help your younger brother?!"

"Your father and I raised you for nothing, and when we need your help, you won't lift a finger!"

"You've been working for so many years, how much money have you ever brought home?"

"I don't believe you don't have 100,000 or 200,000 in savings!"

"Don't think I don't know what you're thinking!"

"You just don't want your brother to get married! You're selfish!"

"I'm too lazy to argue with you! Just give me a straight answer: are you taking the money or not?"

"If you don't take it, don't ever come back to this house! No one will care if you die out there!"

On the other end of the phone, Zhang Chao's mother lost her patience when she heard that he was unmoved by both soft and hard tactics and refused to give her the money.

The old lady's true nature was revealed, and she went into berserk mode.

Listening to his mother's loud, shrewish voice, Zhang Chao felt increasingly cold inside.

This is my mother!

"I'll say it one last time: I really don't have any money, and I won't borrow any. No matter how much you pressure me, it won't work."

Zhang Chao also adhered to his bottom line.

If he had money, he would give some to his parents even if he was unwilling.

But if he doesn't have money himself, he will never lend money to his parents.

"Fine! You little bastard, you think you're all grown up now?! Don't ever come back!"

"Your father and I will consider you dead! Don't come back and get in our way!"

"Beep beep..."

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Chao, feeling irritable, pulled out another cigarette from the pack, lit it, and quickly exhaled smoke.

Every time I call home, it's about money, and it always ends badly.

Money, money!
Even family ties are fragile and vulnerable in the face of money!
From childhood to adulthood, no matter what I do, I always give way to my younger brother.

You have to give all the good food, drinks, and toys to your younger brother!

Even if she and her younger brother both like the same girl, she has to give way to her brother!

Zhang Chao felt he had done a good enough job as an older brother.

But he never received a single word of praise from his parents!
They always felt it was his duty, and that it wasn't enough; they wanted him to help his younger brother even more!

They're both sons, so why is there such a big difference between them?
Zhang Chao has doubted more than once that he is not his biological son.

Suddenly, Zhang Chao remembered something Jiang Tao had mentioned to him while drinking more than half a month ago.

A wealthy man in Beijing offered a reward of one million yuan to find his son.

I wish I were that child!

such a pity……

So much time has passed without any response; it's clearly hopeless.

Jingle Bell--

The phone rang again, and Zhang Chao thought it was his father or brother calling to reprimand him.

Every time he argued with his mother, one of his father and brother would always jump out and stand on the moral high ground to criticize him, the son, for making his mother so angry.

The caller ID on my phone screen read "Brother Jiang".

Zhang Chao's tense mood instantly relaxed a bit.

"Hey, Brother Jiang."

"I'm at the market in Shahe."

"Huh? Going back now?"

"Okay, I'll pack up and head back now."

"Okay, see you in a bit."

After connecting with Jiang Tao, the two brothers chatted briefly on the phone before hanging up.

Zhang Chao didn't ask why. Jiang Tao told him to pack up and go home, so he hung up the phone and packed up immediately.

He closed the cargo bed flaps, got on the truck, started the engine, turned around, and sped off towards Xiaoshahe.

It takes 39 minutes.

When Zhang Chao drove back to the entrance of Xiaoshahe Village, he saw Jiang Tao's imposing Mercedes-Benz GLS in the distance!
The people renting in Xiaoshahe Village are mostly migrant workers from other places. Even those who own cars only have vehicles worth tens or hundreds of thousands of yuan.

There are very few cars priced over 20.

Jiang Tao's Mercedes-Benz GLS was parked in an open space at the entrance of the village, standing out conspicuously against the surrounding ordinary cars!

Boom boom boom~
Zhang Chao drove the truck directly next to Jiang Tao's Mercedes.

He swerved the steering wheel sharply, reversed into the parking space, and pulled the handbrake—all in one smooth motion.

After parking the car, Zhang Chao jumped out and walked over to Jiang Tao's car with a smile, greeting him through the window.

"Brother Jiang! You're not busy today? What brings you here to see me?"

Jiang Tao rolled down the car window and greeted Zhang Chao with a smile, "Get in the car first, go to the back seat."

"okay!"

Zhang Chao smiled and nodded in agreement, then opened the back door and sat in the back seat.

"Chaozi, I have something to tell you, you'd better be prepared."

He turned around and looked at Zhang Chao, who had just sat down in the back row, and said something meaningful.

"What's wrong, Brother Jiang?"

Hearing the serious tone in Jiang Tao's voice, Zhang Chao's expression became somewhat tense.

"Don't be nervous, it's good news. Remember what I mentioned to you a while ago? The test results are in."

"Test results?"

Upon hearing Jiang Tao's words, Zhang Chao naturally realized something and his heart jumped into his throat!

This result is extremely important to him!

Whether you continue to struggle miserably at the bottom or return to your roots and soar to great heights, it all depends on this one tremor!
Jiang Tao spoke frankly and directly:
"Yes, the test results show that your DNA is 99.99% similar to that of Mr. Wang, which can be considered a medical father-son relationship."

"This……"

Although he was filled with anticipation, when his expectations came true, Zhang Chao felt it was somewhat unreal!
Could it be that I really am the son of the wealthy man who posted the exorbitant missing person notice?

This is not a dream, right?
Although Zhang Chao had doubted countless times whether he was his parents' biological child.

But that was just a spiteful thought I had when I was arguing with my parents.

"We still need to go there to collect some blood samples for testing before we can make a final diagnosis, but I feel it should be a sure thing."

"I told you your face looked a lot like that of Mr. Wang, and I was right!"

Jiang Tao looked at Zhang Chao with a smile, feeling quite pleased.

If Zhang Chao's identity can be confirmed, it will not only benefit Zhang Chao.

He can also receive the 100 million yuan reward offered by Wang Minglong!
100 million!
Back in my hometown of Pingxian, I could buy a spacious three-bedroom apartment of over 120 square meters with cash!
"Brother Jiang, is this thing reliable...?"

Zhang Chao had never been so nervous in his more than twenty years of life!

In the past two years, there have been many news stories online about wealthy people successfully finding their sons.

Examples include Xie Mouyue and his son, Xie Moufeng and his son, and so on, the list goes on and on.

Abducted children who are reunited with their biological parents also receive many benefits.

During this time, Zhang Chao also secretly and carefully investigated Wang Minglong's information.

I know he is the chairman of Natsume Ryoko.

I knew he was worth billions!

Having such a powerful father means that even a small leak from him can greatly improve one's situation!

"Don't be nervous, it's most likely true, it's very reliable."

"When Mr. Wang called and asked me to bring you over, what did you think? Did you go or not?"

Jiang Tao looked at Zhang Chao. He respected Zhang Chao's opinion on this matter and did not force him.

"Go! I'll go!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Zhang Chao immediately agreed to go!

This is a rare opportunity in one's life, and one with a very high chance of changing one's destiny.

He naturally wouldn't let it go and wanted to hold on tight!

"Let's set off now!"

After Jiang Tao finished speaking, he started the car and drove towards the location he had agreed upon with Wang Minglong.

Along the way, the two brothers chatted casually, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.

Around 11:30 a.m.

The Mercedes-Benz GLS arrived at the office headquarters of Xia Hualiangzi in Chaoyang District.

As Jiang Tao parked his car in the visitor parking space and was about to open the door, he suddenly heard a loud bang.

A red Ferrari sped in through the main gate and pulled up next to him with a beautiful drift.

"Wow! He's kind of handsome!"

Seeing how Ferrari parked, Jiang Tao couldn't help but be impressed and sincerely praised it. Zhang Chao, sitting in the back seat, also watched Ferrari's impressive maneuver with equal astonishment.

"Let's go, Chaozi, get off the bus."

After saying something to Zhang Chao in the back seat, Jiang Tao got out of the car and stood on the ground.

at the same time.

The Ferrari's doors also opened.

A man dressed in a black suit and white shirt, sporting a sharp, spiky hairstyle and wearing large sunglasses, got out of the car.

After getting out of the car, the man subconsciously glanced in the direction where Jiang Tao was.

When Wang Fei saw Jiang Tao's appearance clearly, he was stunned.

Influenced by his girlfriend's infidelity, Wang Fei has a very deep impression of Jiang Tao's appearance!
He also remembered that night at the bar in Huilongguan, when he spent 8 yuan to punch Jiang Tao to vent his anger.

As a result, he spent the money, didn't vent his anger, and even suffered in the process.

Wang Fei demonstrated through his actions what it means to pay money to suffer!
"Why are you here?"

Wang Fei pushed his glasses up his nose and looked at Jiang Tao with a puzzled expression, asking a question.

"Hey, look, you over there, what's missing!"

The moment Jiang Tao saw Wang Fei, he recognized him.

But I forgot his name for a moment.

When I was refueling at the gas station, the intelligence report related to Wang Fei that I triggered mentioned his name.

But since it happened so long ago, Jiang Tao had long forgotten his name.

"what……"

I saw Zhang Chao get out of the car right after me.

Wang Fei's face showed an expression of utter surprise once again!
These two are brothers from the same parents and look about six or seven points alike.

When the two of them stand together, anyone would think they're brothers!
"You are...you are my long-lost older brother!"

After seeing Zhang Chao's face clearly, Wang Fei excitedly stepped forward to greet him.

"Hello, I……"

This was Zhang Chao's first time meeting a rich young man of Wang Fei's caliber.

Suddenly, he felt a bit suffocated by the sharp aura emanating from Wang Fei, a single, super-rich second-generation heir.

His speech has become somewhat slurred.

Jiang Tao was also taken aback when he heard Wang Fei's words.

Is it such a coincidence?
This guy is actually Zhang Chao's younger brother?

"So alike! So much like your dad! You look more like him than I do!"

"There's absolutely no need for further testing! In my opinion, it's completely unnecessary!"

Wang Fei stared intently at Zhang Chao, his face filled with excitement!
"Come on, come on! I'll take you to Dad's office!"

After saying that, Wang Fei turned around and led the way, with Jiang Tao and Zhang Chao following closely behind.

"You two know each other?"

Wang Fei looked at Jiang Tao and asked curiously.

Although he didn't know Jiang Tao's name, he had a deep impression of Jiang Tao, and now when he saw him, he wanted to punch him a couple more times.

"We're from the same hometown, and we're good buddies."

Jiang Tao always felt that there was something wrong with the way Wang Fei looked at him.

It seems this guy hasn't gotten over his girlfriend cheating on him yet.

"Oh."

Wang Fei gave a casual reply and then ignored Jiang Tao, turning his gaze to Zhang Chao to ask some questions about daily life.

For example, what kind of work they do, where they live, whether they are married and have children, etc...

Along the way, the three chatted idly.

Soon we entered the lobby on the first floor of the office building.

Wang Fei led the two to the elevator building and took the elevator directly to the door of the chairman's office on the fifth floor.

"Please come in."

Hearing Wang Minglong's voice inside, Wang Fei pushed open the door and led Jiang Tao and Zhang Chao inside.

"Dad! They're here!"

After entering the room, Wang Fei greeted his father, Wang Minglong, with a somewhat excited expression.

He and Zhang Chao are brothers from the same parents, and he has been hoping to meet his older brother for many years.

Now that his wish has come true, he is naturally happy.

As for the idea that more people mean more inheritance, Wang Fei had no interest in it.

Besides him and Zhang Chao, Wang Minglong has two sons and four daughters, so he doesn't need Zhang Chao.

"Good morning, Mr. Wang. I've brought the person over to you."

Jiang Tao greeted Wang Minglong with a smile, neither humble nor arrogant, and pointed to Zhang Chao standing to the side.

"Woof, Mr. Wang, hello."

Zhang Chaoqiang, suppressing his excitement, greeted Wang Minglong and then lowered his head, avoiding eye contact.

Even though he knew that the man sitting behind the desk might be his father, whom he had never met.

But Wang Minglong exuded a sharp and imposing aura that came from someone who had long held a high position.

It still made him feel incredibly nervous, his heart pounding rapidly.

Wang Minglong remained seated without getting up to greet him or saying a word.

His gaze seemed to be welded to Zhang Chao, never leaving him for a moment.

picture!
This kid looks so much like me!
It's definitely my own!
Of all Wang Minglong's children, Zhang Chao is undoubtedly the one who looks most like him!

Ears, nose, mouth, eyebrows, eyes, figure—it's just like a younger version of myself!

At this point, there's no need for any further testing; Wang Minglong is basically certain that Zhang Chao is his long-lost eldest son!

However, just to be on the safe side, Wang Minglong still arranged for people from the hospital's laboratory to come to the site to collect blood samples from him and Zhang Chao.

Re-verify the DNA match.

This time it was much faster; the results came out in less than half an hour after the blood was drawn.

With a DNA similarity of 99.999%, the two are parent and child!
Not long after the test results came out, a lady in her fifties or sixties, dressed in luxurious clothes, also came to the company.

"My child, my child! My poor, unfortunate child~"

The moment the woman saw Zhang Chao, her eyes reddened, and she immediately opened her arms and rushed to him, hugging him tightly.

He kept calling out "child, child," "my child"...

Zhang Chao also realized that this woman must be his biological mother.

At first, he didn't feel anything.

After all, the two hadn't seen each other for decades, so there was no longer any familial bond between them.

However, listening to the other person's heart-wrenching cries, hearing them call out "child, child..."

Zhang Chao's heart, which was as hard as stone, was slowly softened, his eyes gradually reddened, and tears flowed silently.

The hands, which had been somewhat awkwardly tied behind her back, gradually rested on the woman's shoulders.

"Brother, welcome home!"

"My parents and I have been waiting for you to come home for over twenty years!"

Wang Fei watched as his mother and his long-lost older brother embraced and wept bitterly.

He was also infected; his eyes turned slightly red.

Wang Minglong appeared calm, with a completely expressionless face.

But his inner joy was no less than that of his wife, Kang Huijun.

After searching for more than 20 years, they finally found their son.

How could he, as the father, not be happy?

Zhang Chao was his first child, and technically his eldest son.

People have a special feeling for their first child, and Wang Minglong is no exception.

Even though he already has a son and a daughter, and a whole bunch of kids, he still offers a huge reward for information about his eldest son.

This also shows how much he values ​​Zhang Chao.

"Son, you have suffered all these years. Your father and I are sorry."

"It was our carelessness that caused us to lose you. We're so sorry."

"Son, can you forgive your mom and dad? We're so sorry, so sorry..."

Kang Huijun held Zhang Chao tightly, as if she was afraid that if she let go, she would lose him again.

Feeling the warmth of his mother's embrace, Zhang Chao's heart, which had been chilled by his adoptive parents, gradually warmed up again.

"No, it's nothing. I've been doing very well all these years, very well..."

As soon as Zhang Chao opened his mouth, it seemed as if he was thinking about the grievances he had suffered in his adoptive parents' home over the years.

Once she uttered a word she didn't mean, she suddenly broke down and burst into tears!

He got it.

He understood why his adoptive parents treated him so differently from his younger brother!

It turns out I really wasn't their biological child!

Memories played in my mind like a slideshow.

From the time he could remember, his adoptive parents were always seen as very strict and fierce in his mind.

Even the smallest mistake will result in a combined beating from both parents!
When playing with my younger brother, if he cries, my parents will beat him without asking any questions.

Zhang Chao has lost count of how many beatings he has received since childhood.

He hadn't felt the warmth of home and the care of his parents for a very, very long time.

Now, she is being held in her own mother's arms.

That feeling of being connected heart to heart stirred something within Zhang Chao.

All the grievances he silently endured over the years were transformed into cries and tears.

"..."

Jiang Tao watched the mother and son crying their hearts out and was deeply moved.

He suddenly realized that helping Zhang Chao return to his biological parents was more meaningful than the 100 million yuan prize.

Jiang Tao glanced at the people in the room and suddenly felt that he was being somewhat superfluous.

The family of four reunited after more than 20 years, and their emotions were overflowing.

It's really a bit awkward for an outsider like me to be here alone.

Taking advantage of everyone's inattention, Jiang Tao quietly left the office, turned around and walked towards the elevator, taking the elevator downstairs.

The task of helping Zhang Chao reunite with his biological parents has been successfully and perfectly completed.

Next, he just needs to wait for Wang Minglong to contact him to collect the reward money.

He believed that given Wang Minglong's wealth and status, he wouldn't ruin his reputation for such a small amount of money.

Moreover, if handled properly, this matter could be a great publicity opportunity for Wang Minglong's company.

He might gain far more than the 100 million yuan reward he paid!
After going downstairs, Jiang Tao strode back to the parking area.

After getting on the bus, he first sent a message to Zhang Chao on WeChat, telling him that he was leaving first and that he could catch up with his family.

After sending the message, Jiang Tao started his car and drove away.

(End of this chapter)