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For the next period of time, Kyoto seemed no different from usual.

However, among the major wealthy and powerful families, there was already widespread panic.

First, there was the precedent of the Du family's overnight annihilation, and then there was the Ji and Xiao families' act of surrender by offering shares.

Therefore, Zhou Shi'an's reputation has risen from the original circle of playboys to a level that is feared by the heads of major families.

Some people are even considering whether to voluntarily give up some shares in order to secure their future.

Zhou Shi'an's life was very peaceful. He would occasionally go to the company to sign some important documents, and spend the rest of his time dating Liu Mengyue.

As for Zhou Shijin, he became much more composed.

He fulfills his duties as a subordinate, assistant, driver, and bodyguard every day.

If his older brother and younger sister-in-law were to cultivate their relationship, he would drive to the old house to ask his grandparents for advice on martial arts.

Of course, the biggest changes are seen in Zhou Sizhe and his sister.

Inside the Zhou family villa.

"Sizhe, you've been staying home all the time lately and haven't gone out to meet up with your friends. Be careful you don't develop some kind of health problem from being cooped up."

Meeting his mother Wang Guilan's concerned gaze, Zhou Sizhe calmly shook his head.

"Mom, all those friends of mine are just fair-weather friends. When our Zhou family gains power, people will fawn over me and call me Brother Zhe all the time."

But if the Zhou family ever falls on hard times, they will definitely block me immediately.

It's better not to have friends who are meaningless.

Seeing his son's remarkable progress, Zhou Tingxiao nodded secretly.

"Sizhe, since you've got nothing to do, why don't you go fishing with your dad?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Sizhe's lips twitched involuntarily.

My dad is a well-known "air force" (someone who never wins a fishing game), but he enjoys fishing immensely.

He knew his own nature well; leaving him to sit by the river all day was worse than killing him.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Wang Guilan hurriedly said, "Yes, since your sister was discharged from the hospital, the two of you haven't left the house for half a month."

Why not bring her along? She needs to get out and get some fresh air every now and then.

Zhou Sizhe shook his head again, his expression becoming serious.

"Dad, Mom, I used to just want to get by, since our family has plenty of food and drink."

I've never thought about the meaning of life, but now I feel like I've been wasting my time.

I don't have any grand ambitions, but I do want to do something meaningful.

Zhou Tingxiao raised an eyebrow, immediately becoming interested.

"Oh? So what meaningful thing do you want to do?"

"Dad, Mom, I've made up my mind. I'm going to work at the charity foundation my cousin founded."

Upon hearing Zhou Sizhe's words, Wang Guilan hurriedly spoke up:

"Son, you haven't worked a single day in the past twenty years. Working must be so hard."

Besides, what could you possibly do there?

Zhou Sizhe: "..."

He really wanted to say: You know how hard it is to work, and I'm just a useless person, so why are you arguing with your cousins?

Little did they know, Wang Guilan had been reflecting on herself during this time.

Seeing the tremendous changes in her children, many of the hidden scars in her heart unconsciously faded away.

Only those who have truly become mothers will understand that nothing is more important than the health and happiness of their children.

After a long silence, Zhou Sizhe said firmly, "I don't know anything, but I can work at the grassroots level."

I can investigate and verify the group's poverty alleviation beneficiaries to see if anyone is secretly profiting from it.

We also need to go and see for ourselves who truly needs help.

Just then, a voice came from the direction of the stairs.

"Brother, I want to go too!"

Zhou Siyu didn't know if she had been hurt too much by love and suddenly had a breakthrough, or if the wound she inflicted on herself had brought out something new.

Since returning home, she has completely changed her previous capricious and unreasonable nature.

Not only did she restore her exaggerated makeup to her natural look, but she also replaced her usual luxury clothing with ordinary street vendor items.

What's most surprising is that she actually learned to do housework.

Her usual catchphrases, often uttered by a spirited young woman, have changed to: "Mom, let me do it; Dad, you've worked so hard; Brother, you're so kind..."

Zhou Sizhe gathered his scattered thoughts and unconsciously frowned.

"Stop fooling around, little sister. I'm going to work. What are you doing following me?"

Zhou Siyu wasn't annoyed. She plopped down on the sofa and said firmly:

"I am your sister, and also a member of the Zhou family. I can also go to work at the grassroots level with my older brother."

I've come to terms with it over this period. Because of your pampering, I became somewhat... unreasonable.

At this point, she glanced apologetically at her family.

"It was my fault before, but now I want to turn over a new leaf."

I also want to do more good deeds to make up for the mistakes I made in the past.

Upon hearing her say this, the three people in the room immediately widened their eyes.

Zhou Siyu's previous behavior was beyond incomprehensible; she was simply beyond redemption!

Although I could sense the changes in her during this time, I never expected that she would say she would turn over a new leaf.

Wang Guilan stared at her daughter in disbelief: "Siyu, are you serious?"

Zhou Siyu nodded solemnly: "Mom, looking back now, I feel like I've lived a joke."

No, to be precise, he's just a clown.

My brother is right. When the Zhou family was in power, no one dared to say anything offensive to me.

But once the Zhou family falls from grace, my fate will probably be a hundred times worse than that scumbag Lin Tian's.

I've let you all down, and I've let my uncle's family down. I want to live with dignity, even if it's just by doing some insignificant little things.

Upon hearing this, Wang Guilan's eyes instantly welled up with tears.

Something that had been troubling her seemed to find a foothold, allowing her to make up her mind instantly.

"Children, don't say such things. It's your mother who is sorry."

Because of my past, I have been suppressing resentment in my heart for years, living like a bitter woman.

Being harsh and sarcastic towards others sets a bad example for you and your siblings.

To be honest, it's Mom who should feel ashamed!

At this point, Wang Guilan seemed to have made up her mind, and looked at the brother and sister sitting opposite her with lingering reluctance.

"Sizhe, Siyu, I am very pleased to see that you have changed."

From now on, you must walk your path well and never follow in your mother's footsteps.

Also, your uncle's family has always taken good care of us, so remember to visit them more often in the future.

No matter what happens, don't harbor resentment.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Siyu frowned in confusion.

She always felt that her mother's words were like her making her final arrangements.

Zhou Sizhe and Zhou Tingxiao seemed to have thought of something, and their expressions changed immediately.

"Mom, you..."

Before Zhou Sizhe could speak, Wang Guilan waved her hand and turned her gaze to Zhou Tingxiao.

"Honey, thank you for all these years. Thank you for your endless tolerance and understanding."

Because of someone as unworthy as me, you gave up your position as heir.

Meeting you is the luckiest thing that has ever happened to me.

Zhou Tingxiao wanted to say something, but when he met his wife's resolute gaze, he could only sigh deeply in the end.

"Gui Lan, I have never regretted meeting you, nor do I regret marrying you."

No matter how many thorns lie ahead, your husband will be there to face them with you!

After saying that, the couple looked at each other.

At that moment, they seemed to have simultaneously shed their inner shackles, and they even smiled at each other...