Chapter 160: Heart-to-Heart with Qian Niang

After listening to Qian Niang's words,

I immediately formed a bad impression of Ya Li.

Ya Li's previous innocent appearance was all fake.

It was all an act.

Being so young and already able to act—this I didn't expect.

Now she's almost forty; I believe her acting skills have become perfect.

That day's confession to Da Jun at the KTV was also fake.

I guess this kid Da Jun was also deceived.

I just can't figure out why she did this.

Forget it, I won't dwell on these rotten matters; this woman must be kept at a distance—she's too scheming.

I said to Qian Niang: "Back then, when I heard Qiao Jie say that, I thought she was lying. I would never believe Ya Li would go to Niushiling to find Qiao Jie."

Mother, it's really hard to see a person clearly.

Qian Niang laughed at what I said,

"Yes, it's truly hard to see a person clearly; not only can you not tell, even the Bodhisattva can't tell—good people pray to the Bodhisattva, bad people also ask for the Bodhisattva's blessing.

"Whether good or evil, the Bodhisattva sometimes can't tell the difference, and blesses everyone. Because the human heart is hidden behind the belly.

"Child, Mother, I pray to the Bodhisattva every day at home for your protection.

"May your company smoothly overcome its difficulties.

I was truly moved,

I said to Qian Niang: "Mother, I hope the Bodhisattva will bless us. This time, as soon as the house is sold, the situation will improve greatly."

"Second child, if the company's situation improves, I advise you to still hand over the company's affairs to someone else to manage.

"We now live without worries; why do you earn so much money?

"Having a lot of money isn't necessarily good; it could bring disaster.

"With more money, people become bad.

"With more money, people waste things.

"My old man, I don't know until what day he'll live, but I just hope you two brothers stay safe and sound.

"Er Hai, listen to Mother's advice.

I also heard Li Ming say that someone is scheming against you; the reason they scheme against you is nothing else but because you have money.

"If you were a poor person,

"you would have gotten into a car accident for no reason, and Zhou Wei wouldn't have ended up like this.

"This all shows the problem—that heaven wants to take away your money.

"Er Hai, Mother, I'm afraid that if you ever end up with nothing and can't hold on, then going down a dead end would be trouble.

After listening to Qian Niang's words,

I remained silent for a long time,

I took a few puffs of a cigarette and said to Qian Niang: "Mother, rest assured, I've walked every difficult road; even if the Da Heng Group disappears, I won't go down a dead end.

You don't need to worry about me.

I'm over forty; at worst, I'll start over.

Once my leg injury heals, I can work at a construction site, and I fear no one.

Mother, I don't place much importance on money; actually, these years I've lived for fame.

I want to leave a name here; as Zhao Er Hai, I haven't yet walked through this world.

"Silly child, what fame? The Bodhisattva teaches us that we are formless, nameless, illusory—everything is illusion.

"Fame is also false; after many years, who will remember you, whether you're called Zhao Er Hai or Zhao Jianqiang.

"Mother advises you to let go of everything,

"that's fine; don't think too much.

"You used to only think about doing good deeds to leave a name, and as a result you lost profit.

"Now, for profit, you don't care about your name anymore,

"What fame and profit—you're just an ordinary kid, an ordinary person; it's just a lucky coincidence that you got rich, earned some money, and let the people around you live well.

"Don't think too much."

After Qian Niang finished speaking, a kind look appeared in her eyes.

I listened to Qian Niang's words and drifted into thought,

Qian Niang was absolutely right; I've been overthinking these past years.

I wanted fame to be recorded in history, I wanted everyone in Zaocheng to remember me.

How could that be? I'm just an ordinary person, merely having experienced a bit more than others.

After hearing Qian Niang's teachings, I felt much better inside.

I said to Qian Niang: "Mother, you truly know how to educate people; I say, why does Ru Meng listen to you? You, old lady, will transform."

"Tonight chatting with you, my mood changed instantly.

"Mother, I know, regarding that woman's matter, I won't ask anymore, regardless of whether it's true or false.

"If the group really can't continue, I'll return to Lanling; if that's not possible, I'll go live in Niushiling or Hulutao.

"As long as I don't starve to death, that's fine.

Qian Niang heard my words and laughed: "We haven't reached that point yet, Er Hai; I'll tell you the truth—I just want to go back to Niushiling to have a look.

I feel that place is truly my home,

This isn't the place; I told Li Ming before that I want to go back to Niushiling, and he got angry.

He said he was afraid people would laugh at him.

What's there to laugh about?

I've lived in Niushiling for so long.

Going back to live—how is it? People, it's easy to move upward, but hard to go back.

Li Ming and you are both incredibly busy.

Qian Niang, I just want to find some time to have you accompany me back to Niushiling.

Return to the original home. Go have a look, go stay for a while.

Qian Niang also has no worries.

I said: "Qian Niang, after my new building opens for sale, I'll take you back to Niushiling; we two will go back together, and there's still my home there. A few days ago I went back to Lanling, looked at the house I originally built, and in a blink, over ten years have passed."

Oh, sometimes when I think about it, that period of life in Lanling was really happy.

You, in Lanling, also gave Qian Niang a house. Frankly, these things are external possessions.

In a lifetime, no matter how capable one is, it's just three meals a day and a bed to sleep on.

Having too many houses is also a sin.

Many people in the world have no houses; if we occupy so many, what will they think? They'll hate us.

I want to sell that house.

But Li Ming won't allow it.

Qian Niang, being a Buddhist, I don't want to have too much wealth.

If I have too much wealth, I can't sleep peacefully.

Er Hai, that house in Lanling, when you have time help me handle it; the money from it you can keep and use, also counts as Qian Niang helping you. I know you have difficulties, needing money everywhere. Qian Niang, seeing you anxious, also feels bad. This bit of money may not help you much, but it's Qian Niang's heartfelt intention.

I hurriedly said: "Qian Niang, this must not be done; that house was originally given to you; if you don't need it, keep it for Xiao Long's wedding."

I appreciate your kind intentions.

Qian Niang and I don't need to talk about these.

The house matter needs to be brought up.

Tonight I chatted with Qian Niang, I'm in a good mood, and I also understood many things.

Qian Niang, I won't sit anymore; I'm going back.

Qian Niang also stood up.

"Er Hai, don't forget, after you're done busy, take me back to Niushiling. Actually, I want to say, Xiao Long's house, Li Ming has already prepared it. One set in Xin Cheng,

Provincial Capital also bought one. He also wants to get a set in the capital. A few days ago, he and He Qing went to the capital to look at houses.

I'm really worried—where does Li Ming get all that money to buy so many houses?

After listening to Qian Niang's words,

I said to Qian Niang: "Mom, you don't need to overthink; Li Ming, as a brother, is steady in his work, won't be like those people arrested on TV. Rest assured, nowadays leaders, who doesn't have a few houses?"

I was comforting Qian Niang.

After leaving Qian Niang's home,

Li Ming saw me to the door.

I said to Li Ming: "Li Ming, from now on go less to my company's side, and we should also have less contact. You must understand, the current situation is unfavorable to us."

We must keep a low profile.

Li Ming nodded and said: "Brother, rest assured, I know."

Then he put me in the car.