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Li Mu said, "Yes! Since you want to come, let's bring you here."

Upon hearing his boss admit it, Su Daqiang was overjoyed and danced with joy, tears welling up in his eyes.

He sobbed, "Mingzhe, Dad knew it. You're the most filial of all your siblings; you wouldn't abandon me..."

Mingcheng, who was listening from the side, was speechless. Just a moment ago he was scolding his older brother for being unfilial! But as soon as he mentioned taking him to the United States, he immediately became the most filial son.

So all my hard work taking care of you for months has been for nothing, and it's not even as good as my older brother making a few phone calls from the US.

Fortunately, I'm already familiar with Su Daqiang's personality, so it's not worth getting angry.

On the other hand, Li Mu said in a serious tone, "Dad, it's fine to bring you to the United States, but there are some things I must say beforehand."

Su Daqiang's heart tightened as he recalled how his eldest son had shattered his American dream a few days ago. He cautiously said, "You say... Dad will listen to you."

Li Mu said, "I have work to do, and Feifei has to take care of Xiaomi. This place is not like China. The nearest supermarket and restaurant are several kilometers away, and there is no public transportation nearby. We have to drive to go out."

"This isn't really Chinatown. There aren't many people who speak Mandarin, and even the maids speak English. There aren't many people to chat and have fun with."

"You need to be prepared in advance, so that you don't feel bored or restless and start making a fuss."

"If that's the case, I'll send you back to your country."

Su Daqiang's initial joy turned to disappointment. This eldest brother was being incredibly unreasonable; was this how he spoke to his elders?!

Are you saying all this just to scare him and prevent him from going to the United States?

Even if there are these troubles and worries, as a son, you can find a way to solve them. What's wrong with suffering a little?

Look at Mingcheng and his wife, they suffered less grievance, and they never kicked me out.

So unfilial!

Su Daqiang's mind was in turmoil; he wanted to give Mingzhe a good scolding.

But he dared not. Given Mingzhe's behavior a few days ago, what if he got angry and they wouldn't let him go to the United States?

The eldest son who used to obey him and fulfill his every request without question has changed, Su Daqiang thought with a sense of loss.

After much deliberation, the desire to go to the United States prevailed: "Mingzhe, whatever you say, when are you going to take Dad to the United States?"

Li Mu said, "Don't worry, I'll have Mingcheng handle this. He'll take you to apply for the visa, and it'll be done quickly."

"Mingzhe, hurry up! Don't stand me up..." Li Mu hung up the phone amidst Su Daqiang's nagging.

……

The matter was handled quickly; with the wealthy Li Mu as a guarantor, the visa was processed swiftly.

Two days later, Mingcheng and his wife, along with Mingyu, bought plane tickets for Su Daqiang and officially boarded the plane to the United States.

……

In the airport terminal, Li Mu and Wu Fei met Su Daqiang. He looked a little pale, but he was very excited. He had finally arrived in the United States, a country he had been longing to visit.

Just as Li Mu put the luggage in the car, Su Daqiang swayed, and Li Mu quickly went over to support him.

"Dad, what's going on?"

Su Daqiang took a couple of breaths and gradually regained his balance.

"High blood pressure, an old problem!"

Li Mu said, "Did you not rest well on the plane? Don't rush home, go to the hospital to get checked out first."

Su Daqiang wanted to refuse; he was looking forward to enjoying the luxurious American lifestyle! Why go to the hospital right after getting off the plane?!

However, he had no choice but to reluctantly get into the car and follow Li Mu to the hospital.

……

Li Mu chose the largest private hospital in the Bay Area, which has a considerable reputation throughout the United States, and it was certainly not just for high blood pressure.

One of the purposes of bringing Su Daqiang to the United States this time was to detect and treat his Alzheimer's disease in advance.

……

It truly lives up to its reputation as one of the best hospitals in the Bay Area, with extremely comprehensive infrastructure and excellent service, as long as you have enough money.

Su Daqiang thought that this place was the same as in China, and that he could go home after getting some medicine.

He was wrong. After a series of tests, the high blood pressure was fine, but there were indeed some early symptoms of Alzheimer's syndrome, requiring further testing and observation for a definitive diagnosis.

So, Su Daqiang, who had just gotten off the plane and set foot on American soil, was immediately hospitalized.

At first, Su Daqiang was making a fuss. He didn't want to be hospitalized; he wanted to go home and live in Li Mu's big villa.

Li Mu didn't hold back and told him that the doctor suspected he had Alzheimer's disease. Su Daqiang was well aware of his physical condition; his memory had indeed deteriorated recently, and he didn't know why, wondering if it was because he was getting too old.

Unexpectedly, it turned out to be this Alzheimer's syndrome. I was immediately scared and didn't dare to cause any trouble. I obediently started going to the hospital.

Two days later.

"Mr. Su, I regret to inform you that your father does indeed suffer from Alzheimer's disease."

"However, there is also good news. Mr. Su has only just begun to show symptoms, which was discovered very early. Our hospital has extensive research in this area, and for patients with mild symptoms who have just begun to show symptoms, there is a considerable chance of recovery, and they can return to normal life."

"Of course, this will require a lot of money."

Li Mu nodded: "Thank you, Dr. Helen. Money is not a problem, as long as it works."

Dr. Helen: "Don't worry, Mr. Su, we have many successful cases. Mr. Su has just started to show symptoms, so the chances are still very high."

"Thank you for your help, Dr. Helen."

"Oh, of course, it's my duty."

The two shook hands, and Li Mu walked into Su Daqiang's bungalow.

This is a rather luxurious small suite, with a bedroom, a living room, a bathroom, and a simple kitchenette.

Li Mu also hired two Chinese-American caregivers who understand Chinese, working in shifts to provide 24-hour care.

Seeing Li Mu enter, Su Daqiang opened his bulging eyes wide and asked nervously, "Mingzhe, what did the doctor say? Am I diagnosed? Do I not have long to live?"

As she spoke, she started crying again.

"Meilan! My life has been so hard. You just left, and I haven't even had a single day of happiness before I have to go looking for you..."

He seemed genuinely frightened.

Li Mu walked over and patted him on the back.

"What's wrong with this? Alzheimer's disease isn't a terminal illness; it's curable. Why are you crying?"

Su Daqiang, his eyes red, looked up and asked, "It's really not a terminal illness? It can be cured?"

Li Mu laughed and said, "It's really not a terminal illness. Many elderly people have it. Have you ever heard of anyone dying from it?"

"Besides, we discovered it early; we noticed it as soon as the symptoms first appeared. The doctor also said that as long as you cooperate well, the chances of recovery are very high."

Su Daqiang finally stopped crying, and said with lingering fear, "Mingzhe, talk to the doctor, you must cure me."

Li Mu comforted him, "Okay, don't worry, you'll definitely be cured."

Su Daqiang then calmed down and obediently cooperated with the treatment.

Chapter 19 Su Mingcheng's Desire to Get Rich

In Suzhou, since Su Daqiang went to the United States, Mingcheng and Zhu Li finally have some peace and quiet.

Both of them longed to return to their previous leisurely and carefree lives, but it was difficult to get back to that state.

In the past, the two earned their own money and spent it as they pleased, with Su's mother occasionally providing financial assistance, ensuring that the young couple always lived a comfortable life.

Now that Su's mother's financial support has stopped, the young couple's salaries, in addition to paying the mortgage, also have to repay Su Daqiang a debt every month that is no less than the mortgage amount.

Mingcheng intended not to return the money, saying that his father had gone to America to enjoy his life and wouldn't care about their meager earnings.

Julie, however, refused and insisted on paying it back. Not only that, she insisted on paying it back on time every month after receiving her salary.

After struggling financially for several months, the young couple had been looking forward to Su Daqiang's departure, hoping that their burden would be lighter and they could go out to eat and buy clothes like before.

When they saw the money in their bank account, they realized it was just a pipe dream. Until they paid off their debts to their family, they had to continue living this frugal life.

Julie didn't say anything about it. She's always been proud and didn't want to be labeled a freeloader. She figured she could just eat out less, buy fewer clothes, and use the extra time to work and pay off her parents' debts sooner!

Mingcheng, however, couldn't take it anymore. He had always lived under his mother's wing and had never experienced the hardships of life. These past few months living with Su Daqiang had been a rare experience of hardship for him.

I don't want to come here a second time.

In particular, his and Julie's standard of living has declined sharply, and he misses the old days very much.

Unfortunately, although Dad is gone, their lives never went back to what they used to be.

He racked his brains and got to the bottom of it, only to find that it all came down to one word: "money".

Because he had no money, he often needed his mother's financial support and was thus labeled a freeloader.

Because he had no money, he couldn't take on all the expenses for Su's mother's funeral like his older brother and Mingyu did. He didn't even want to contribute to the cost of the funeral, which made Mingyu laugh at him.

As Su's mother's most beloved child, this made him feel both ashamed and extremely angry.

"So what if you're rich? Does having money make you superior?"

Because he had no money and couldn't pay off his family's debts, he had to save money frugally, causing his quality of life to plummet.