Fanatic!

Chapter 130 Confronting the Family

It was 8:30 p.m. at a seafood restaurant in Xiangbutou.

"Real estate prices in Beigang have been rising for the past two years, and experts say they will continue to rise for the next few years. Now is the best time to buy," Ah Hao said while eating, speaking with an air of expertise.

"Which property development is better?" Chen Wujun asked.

"You want to buy? If it were six months ago, I would definitely recommend Taikoo Li. Right now, the hottest place is Whampoa Garden, priced at 3000 to 3800 per square foot. It's located in Chek Hom, a popular area with complete facilities, and it's young and trendy..."

"What about Taikoo Li?" Chen Wujun asked.

Huangpu Garden is located in Guanfuchang, which is too close to the Walled City.

“Taikoo Li is also good. It’s an established high-end community, with prices ranging from 3500 to 4500 per square foot. It has all kinds of facilities and appreciation potential, but not as much as Huangpu Garden,” Ah Hao said.

A-Yue looked down and did some calculations. One foot cost 3500, and one square meter cost more than 3.

Ten square meters would cost more than 30 yuan.

"It's so expensive, it's practically robbery."

"Of course it's expensive! There are so many rich people, the more expensive it is, the more they buy, and the more they buy, the more expensive it becomes! Before, when housing prices were falling, houses couldn't be sold. Now that prices are rising, everyone is rushing to buy, afraid of being too late!" Ah Hao immediately laughed and shouted.

"Taikoo Li is in Quarry Bay, right? Which gang's territory is it?" Chen Wujun asked.

“It’s from the Fuyi Society, but Taikoo Li is an upscale community, a white area, so the Fuyi Society has almost no influence there,” Ah-hao explained.

Chen Wujun had already made up his mind and planned to go and look at the house after the funeral.

……

The next morning, Chen Wujun asked Fa Zai to drive him to his master's apartment complex. Since his master was back, he should at least say hello and ask how he was doing.

When getting off the bus, he instructed, "Go to the newsstand and buy all today's newspapers."

After visiting Zhou Qing, Chen Wujun returned to his car, sat in the back seat with his legs crossed, lit a cigarette, and then opened the newspaper to read.

The funeral of He Tu caused a sensation in the walled city; when will the city's security be properly managed?

"Damn it!" Chen Wujun cursed as soon as he saw the first newspaper.

Which newspaper is this?

Chen Wujun glanced at it; it was the Beigang Daily.

I looked at the news again, and there were several photos of other gangs entering the funeral hall, but not a single one of my own.

My anger flared up even more.

"I told them not to talk nonsense, but they still did. I'll go and cause them trouble later."

Then he turned to another newspaper.

"The funeral of Hetu Longtou triggers a large-scale gathering of Huayan gang leaders" - Southern Morning Post.

Chen Wujun read it over and found that the newspaper mentioned him.

One report reads, "Besides the four main hall masters of Hetu, there is another person who has attracted attention, named Chen Wujun. It is said that he once killed his opponent in the arena and is now ranked high on the funeral committee..."

"Tsk!" Chen Wujun clicked his tongue, it was a pity there were no photos of himself.

He thought his clothes from yesterday looked pretty good in photos.

Chen Wujun spent an hour scanning all the newspapers before finally finding his photo in a lesser-known one.

He folded the newspaper a few times and put it aside, then secretly memorized all the newspapers that didn't mention him, and even mentally reviewed them twice in case he forgot.

……

On her way to the dentist carrying her lunchbox, Huang Meizhen was greeted warmly by acquaintances.

"Mrs. Chen! Your clothes look so beautiful today!"

"Going to deliver food again? I'm so envious."

"Mrs. Chen, please take care of me if there are any good things to do in the future!"

"Why are these people acting so strangely?" Huang Meizhen was gentle by nature, but she wasn't stupid. She quickly realized that the attitudes of the other people today were not quite right.

Huang Meizhen saw Aunt Liu, whom she knew best, and pulled her aside:
"Aunt Liu, what's wrong with them today? Are they all possessed?"

"They heard about your son's situation, so of course they'll try to curry favor with you. Even if they don't, they're afraid you'll hold a grudge against them," Aunt Liu said with a smile.

"Aunt Liu, explain yourself! What's going on?" Huang Meizhen asked, even more puzzled.

Which son? What's the matter?
"I never would have guessed that your Ah Jun is such a big shot in Hetu... How old is he...?"

“Aunt Liu, A-Jun and He-Tu are not related... they just have the same name.” Huang Mei-Zhen immediately understood what was going on. It had happened once before, half a year ago, and the family had discussed it at the time.

"Don't say things like that."

Back then, a group of loan sharks had made their family live in constant fear, but Hetu was far superior to those loan sharks.

"They said they saw your Ah Jun. He's grown taller now, with long arms and a strong body... His physique has changed, but his appearance hasn't changed much. He's surrounded by a lot of people..." Aunt Liu said softly.

"He Tu set up a mourning hall outside the city wall. Some people saw it yesterday when they went to watch the commotion, and the news has spread..."

"They're just talking nonsense, they must have mistaken me for someone else." Huang Meizhen felt uneasy but forced a smile.

"I still have to deliver food, we'll chat later."

She then walked quickly toward the dental clinic, becoming increasingly anxious as she walked.

Because the second son has really changed a lot in appearance now, with very long arms... just like Aunt Liu described.

"Could it be that he really joined HeTu?"

“They said that person has a very high status. Even if Ah Jun really joined Hetu... it hasn’t been that long. They must have made a mistake.”

When they arrived at the dental clinic, Huang Meizhen was still restless, and almost spilled her lunchbox on the floor when she took it out.

"What happened today? What happened?" Chen Hanliang couldn't help but ask from the side.

"It's nothing, I just overheard them talking nonsense..." Huang Meizhen forced a smile at first, then after a while said, "What if A-Jun joins Hetu?"

Chen Hanliang was stunned for a moment, then his expression turned serious: "What did you say?" "I tell you every day to stand tall and be a decent person! One's a gambling addict, and the other's joined a gang? Who told you that?"

Under Chen Hanliang's persistent questioning, Huang Meizhen nervously recounted the story.

"They must have mistaken him for someone else; it can't be Ah Jun."

Hearing Huang Meizhen's words, Chen Hanliang was also somewhat skeptical.

After all, those people said that person had a very high status.

Even if Ah Jun joins He Tu, she won't have a high status.

They've probably made a mistake.

"The mourning hall is over there, we'll go take a look in a bit. We'll just look from a distance." Chen Hanliang had lost his appetite.

However, he patiently finished his meal and then hurriedly went with Huang Meizhen to the mourning hall in the open space.

A crowd still surrounded the mourning hall. In addition to members of the group, many reporters were squatting nearby with cameras, and there were some police officers in the distance.

The two dared not approach and simply watched from a distance.

Not long after, some people carrying the portrait were seen entering the mourning hall.

Then they saw several cars stop in the distance, and a group of people in suits got out.

The large, swaggering young man surrounded by others, who looked spirited and arrogant, was very familiar.

“It’s Ah Jun…it’s Ah Jun…” Huang Meizhen’s face turned pale instantly, and she gripped Chen Hanliang’s arm tightly.

Chen Hanliang's eyes widened in surprise; it really was his son.

My second child.

……

Chen Wujun also saw Chen Hanliang and Huang Meizhen in the crowd. His expression was not different at all. He led the people into the mourning hall with a blank face.

He knew this would happen and was prepared.

Yesterday, various gangs came to offer their condolences; today, it's mainly wealthy businessmen associated with Master Xin and He Tu who are coming to offer their condolences.

"Ah Jun, this is Mr. Liu, a director of Dingsheng Bank..."

"Hello, Mr. Liu!" Chen Wujun's smile was full of sincerity.

He most enjoyed getting to know these wealthy businessmen.

"A young man with great potential!" Director Liu, who naturally knew Chen Wujun, praised him with a smile.

“Ah Jun, this is Mr. Ma from Jinqiao Construction…” Sha Jiu would call Chen Wujun over from time to time and introduce him to some wealthy businessmen.

"Hello, Mr. Ma!" Chen Wujun's smile became even brighter.

"Let's have tea sometime."

……

That evening, Chen Wujun left the mourning hall. This time, instead of going back to change his clothes, he went home wearing a black suit.

When I got downstairs, I ran into some familiar neighbors.

"Ah Jun is back..."

"It's Mr. Chen!"

News of the walled city spread the fastest, reaching the entire area in just one day.

Some people initially thought it was a mistake and didn't believe it.

However, upon seeing Chen Wujun in a high-end black suit, which was completely different from his usual attire, a warm yet reserved smile immediately appeared on his face.

Chen Wujun nodded slightly, went upstairs, and opened the door to his home.

The atmosphere at home seemed frozen.

Chen Hanliang sat on the sofa with a stern face, Huang Meizhen had no interest in cooking, only Chen Wuqi was carefree.

Chen Wuhong also heard about the incident from Huang Meizhen, and he was shocked for an hour.

My younger brother actually became a master of image collage.

From now on, I can do whatever I want in the Walled City, right?

Upon seeing Chen Wujun return in a high-end black suit, Chen Wuhong immediately winked at him, signaling with his eyes that his father was very angry.

"Why is everyone so quiet? Did you lose money?" Chen Wujun said with a smile.

"You're really something, keeping it a secret for so long! I tell you all every day to stand up straight and be upright people, and yet you all... one of you went gambling, and the other went to work in a gang..." Chen Hanliang burst out when he saw Chen Wujun's smiling face.

"Only those with money and power can stand tall and be upright; how can one stand tall without money and power?" Chen Wujun said casually.

"Haven't I always stood tall my whole life?" Chen Hanliang retorted angrily.

"I don't want to spend my whole life holed up in the walled city, living as an ordinary person and worrying about making ends meet every month!" Chen Wujun smiled.

"Then your whole family will worry about you, fearing that one day they will hear that you have been hacked to death, or that one day your enemies will come knocking on your door?" Chen Hanliang rebuked angrily.

"So I've prepared 1500 million for you to buy a few units. You leave the walled city and don't contact anyone there again."

Chen Wujun remained calm and spoke lightly.

"Even if you don't think about yourself, you should think about Aqi. You don't want him to continue growing up in the walled city, where he'll be called a vermin wherever he goes, right?"

"It'll be fine once we leave the fortress!"

Chen Hanliang stared wide-eyed, his face filled with disbelief.

Chen Wuhong's mouth was agape, his eyes filled with ecstatic joy.

Boom!
The bowl in Huang Meizhen's hand fell to the ground and shattered.

(End of this chapter)