Chapter 1498

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Protagonist:

Li Xiulan

One must admit, Wang Xiaohua's powers of observation are truly formidable.

From just a few of Niu Chunsheng's hesitant micro-expressions, he actually deduced that Niu Chunsheng had some unspeakable difficulty.

At this time, Wang Xiaohua said to Wang Erhai:

"I'm not too clear on this; it might be related to his company, or it might be related to his family. Today his wife is by his side, right? It could be precisely because his wife is there that he finds it hard to speak up."

Upon hearing this, Wang Erhai became even more puzzled:

"His wife isn't an outsider; why would he find it hard to speak up?"

But Wang Xiaohua said:

"Haven't you noticed? The emotion his wife is displaying is more anxiety than sadness."

Wang Erhai was stunned for a moment:

"What's the difference?"

Wang Xiaohua then said:

"The difference is huge. Anxiety stems more from an uncertain future, while sadness is a manifestation carrying much stronger emotion."

Wang Erhai was full of confusion:

"Third Brother, the more you talk, the more confused I get. Why don't you just say it straight!"

Wang Xiaohua then said:

"I'm guessing, just guessing mind you. Aunt Xiaofang probably doesn't love Uncle Chunsheng as much as we imagine. Stomach cancer is generally related to diet. As a full-time housewife at home, Aunt Xiaofang couldn't even take good care of Uncle Chunsheng's three daily meals. Think about it carefully, and you'll feel something is off."

Wang Erhai was stunned again:

"No, isn't stomach cancer related to Uncle Chunsheng's drinking?"

But Wang Xiaohua said:

"Drinking should only be one aspect of the cause."

Then he added:

"Of course, this is just my speculation, not a conclusion."

Wang Erhai then said:

"Then what do you mean, Third Brother?"

Wang Xiaohua then said:

"How about this: after you get off work tonight, around mealtime, go to the hospital to check on Uncle Chunsheng again. If his wife is there, don't say anything. If she's not, ask him if something happened."

Wang Erhai hurriedly nodded in agreement:

"Okay, okay. Then I'll wait until around six in the afternoon and head over to the hospital to take a look."

Then he asked doubtfully:

"Right, can't we just send him a message on our phones to ask?"

But Wang Xiaohua said:

"His body is this weak; his phone is probably controlled by his wife. If we ask on the phone and she finds out, she might get unhappy again."

Wang Erhai chuckled:

"Come on, we're just concerned about Uncle Chunsheng's condition."

But Wang Xiaohua answered very seriously:

"It is that serious. Just go make a trip as I said. It won't take much time anyway."

Why would Wang Xiaohua think it was that serious?

It was because many years ago, when he went to tutor Niu Lin Xin and Wang Xiaoqian with their homework, at mealtime Lin Xiaofang only left bowls and chopsticks for Niu Lin Xin and Wang Xiaoqian to eat, but showed no intention of leaving a meal for Wang Xiaohua.

Wang Xiaohua remembers this matter clearly to this day.

It's not that Wang Xiaohua held a grudge against Lin Xiaofang over such a small matter.

Lin Xiaofang, this woman, isn't even qualified to make him hold a grudge this long.

It's just that from this one small matter, one can see Lin Xiaofang's selfishness, snobbery, and narrow-mindedness.

One can also see that Lin Xiaofang looks down on the Wang Family people.

Wang Xiaohua also knows that the root cause of all this traces back to the various past events between his mother Li Xiulan and Niu Chunsheng.

He sees everything clearly and transparently, so naturally he can guess a thing or two about what Lin Xiaofang is thinking.

In the blink of an eye, it was past six in the afternoon.

Wang Erhai went to the County People's Hospital again to visit Niu Chunsheng.

Niu Chunsheng was alone in the ward. Seeing Wang Erhai come again, he was very surprised:

"Erhai, how come you're here again?"

Wang Erhai scanned the ward; Lin Xiaofang was not there.

So he asked:

"Uncle Chunsheng, where is Aunt Xiaofang?"

Niu Chunsheng said:

"She took Zhigao downstairs to eat. She probably won't be back that soon."

Hearing this, Wang Erhai finally set his mind at ease.

Then he asked directly:

"Uncle Chunsheng, did you have something you wanted to tell us this morning, but were too embarrassed to say it out loud?"

Niu Chunsheng was stunned, slightly surprised:

"You came back to see me again, just for this?"

Wang Erhai then told the truth:

"My Third Brother said you might have some unspeakable difficulty, so he had me come back to check on you again. He also specifically said to wait until mealtime, when Aunt Xiaofang goes to eat, then come find you."

Upon hearing this, Niu Chunsheng was moved, then laughed:

"Xiao Hua is truly a clever good child. If my son could be half as clever as him in the future, that would be great."

Then he said:

"I did indeed have something I wanted to tell you before, but saying it now might already be too late."

Wang Erhai then said:

"Uncle Chunsheng, just say it directly. If we can help you, we'll definitely do our utmost. After all, you've helped our family a lot before. We remember it all. The principle of repaying a drop of kindness with a gushing spring — we still understand that."

Hearing this, Niu Chunsheng felt even more moved in his heart.

In an instant, he felt that his past support for Li Xiulan, his support for the Wang Family's three sons, were all worth it.

But he also sighed:

"Now it's all too late. I estimate I don't have much time left. I originally thought that after I'm gone, I'd have you, Erhai, take over my company. Unfortunately, that dog thing Zhang Sheng secretly pulled a trick, exposed my condition, causing countless partners to come crowding in to squeeze us, nearly finishing off my company. Then he came pretending to be kind and compassionate to help. Now my wife says Zhang Sheng is sending charcoal in the snow, and wants me to hand the company over to Zhang Sheng to manage."

Speaking to this point, Niu Chunsheng's face was full of helplessness.

He lamented:

"I know everything, yet cannot change everything. The career I built for a lifetime, after I'm gone, will probably be plundered empty by Zhang Sheng. Ridiculous that my wife is still grateful to him, thinking he's such a good person."

Wang Erhai was astonished:

"Didn't expect there's actually this matter! This Zhang Sheng is really too ruthless. We just partnered to develop a real estate project, and he actually still does this to you!"

But Niu Chunsheng said:

"If Zhang Sheng weren't ruthless, he couldn't have his current status. This person is a cold-blooded businessman with no conscience, no morality, no feelings. He weighs everything by benefit. If there's profit to be made, he'll do it. He doesn't care about friendship, whether you're friends, let alone your life or death."

Niu Chunsheng's words, Wang Erhai couldn't agree more.

Thinking back then, Zhang Sheng single-handedly propped up Wang Erhai's Shanhai Real Estate, but turned around and suddenly pulled all his partners, causing Shanhai Real Estate to go bankrupt in a short time.

Ordinary people doing such a thing would absolutely never have dealings again for a lifetime.

But Zhang Sheng is different. Seeing Wang Erhai and Huo Guoqiang partner to open a renovation company, about to rise, with profit to be made, he immediately came to stick a foot in. Even in the internal strife at Liguo Mountain later, he personally pushed Wang Erhai onto the CEO position.

All his behavior, viewed from feelings, is inconceivable.

But viewed from benefit, they're all top-tier choices.

Wang Erhai said indignantly:

"Didn't expect Zhang Sheng wants to swallow Uncle Chunsheng's lifetime foundation. This absolutely cannot let Zhang Sheng succeed!"

But Niu Chunsheng shook his head and said:

"Too late, everything is too late. My wife now trusts Zhang Sheng more than she trusts you all. I can only watch helplessly as everything happens, yet am powerless."

【93】 Wang Erhai hurriedly comforted:

Wang Erhai hurriedly comforted:

"Uncle Chunsheng, don't be discouraged. How about discussing with my Third Brother? Maybe he has a countermeasure?"