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Fang Yuanzhu arrived, accompanied by Wang Xiali and Wang Songgen.

Wang Xiali moved to Building 15 with Wang Xiamin and still ate at the Xian family's house, but her presence was much less noticeable. Perhaps she had been taught to recognize her own status; the former "joker" was gone, and now she was just a cheap sister-in-law living in the Xian family's house.

It's a real pity. Sin Yiu-man had always liked this simple and carefree girl. He genuinely intended to take care of her as a younger sister and would plan her family business and settle her life in the future.

Now some people are being presumptuous, depriving him of the emotional value he should have received, and eroding the warmth and sincerity he was willing to give. He disdains to offer advice and only watches coldly from the sidelines.

As for his brother-in-law, Wang Songgen, his aptitude was mediocre, his studies were average, and he showed no extraordinary talent whatsoever. He had no intention of supporting him for the time being. Unless a sudden stroke of luck occurred in the future and the strongest brother-in-law system appeared out of nowhere, he would then treat him differently and take care of him.

Yes, it must be a real system, not a memory implant produced by a system research institute.

He firmly believed that the system could exist because the Nan family's research institute in his previous life had already been experimenting with biological learning chips. With the assistance of the chip, photographic memory could truly become a reality.

However, the experiment has been inexplicably stuck on the success rate of implantation. The reason for this is probably that the laws of nature do not allow the experiment to succeed—once it succeeds, the final result will be that the social class will be completely solidified, with the superior remaining superior and the inferior remaining inferior.

His thoughts returned from his distant past life, and his gaze swept from the three members of the Wang family backward.

Qian Mu arrived alone. His complexion was yellowish from prolonged illness, but his eyes were calm, his long eyebrows drooped down, and his neatly trimmed mustache gave him the air of a Confucian scholar who commanded respect without anger.

The collaboration between Chung Hwa Garment and New Asia College has been smoothly and seamlessly transferred to HK Consulting, and the scope of cooperation has been further expanded. It is no longer limited to targeted job placement for graduates, but also extends to current students, offering various part-time positions with remuneration split equally between the student and the college.

Even so, this assistance was still just a drop in the bucket, and Qian Mu was still the same Qian Mu who worried about school funding.

So what? The value that New Asia College has created for him has already exceeded expectations. The scales are already tilted enough; if they tilt any further, they won't stand still.

"Dad, who are those people?"

At some point, Sin Kin-chi came to Sin Yiu-man's side, raised her hand and pointed to a group of people behind Qian Mu, including men and women, young and old.

Sin Yiu-man had already spotted them and recognized a few people among them. “They are all neighbors who have encountered legal problems, and your second uncle has helped them.”

"Oh."

"Go see your second aunt later. Disputes and wrangling are inevitable in business. You should have your own private lawyer."

Sin Kin-chi said with a grin, "Dad, I'm just a street vendor, I don't need a lawyer. If I really run into trouble, hiring a dwarf mule is much more useful than a lawyer."

Sin Yiu-man spoke in a calm tone: "Among the triads in Hong Kong, there are Fook Yee Hing, Tung Fook Wo, Wo Shing Wo, Wo On Lok, Wo Hop To, 14K, and Sun Yee On. The rest are scattered small forces and are not worth mentioning."

Our Sin family has business dealings with Tung Fook Wo, Fook Yee Hing, Wo Shing Wo, and the 14K triad, but I never use them to settle personal matters. I only engage in transactions for mutual benefit, and I never personally intervene in negotiations.”

He gently stroked Sin Kin-chi's head and said slowly, "The people of the martial world are ultimately just chamber pots. No matter how convenient they are to use, you can't get too close to them. You can make friends with them, but you must never get personally involved."

A lawyer not only handles your official lawsuits, but also effectively resolves your behind-the-scenes, shady troubles.

Sin Kin-chi looked up at her with a bewildered expression and asked, "Dad, is that lawyer my confidant?"

“No.” Sin Yiu-man shook his head. “He takes my father’s money and does things for him. He’s responsible to me, not to you. If you want him to become your confidant, you need to do something.”

"doing what?"

Sin Yiu-man stroked Sin Kin-chi's cheek. "Tomorrow is your birthday. After your birthday, you'll be a little adult in Dad's eyes. You'll have to think about what you want to do. This is a test from Dad for you."

Sin Kin-chi nodded thoughtfully.

Sin Yiu-man turned his head and looked towards the reception area, where he saw several vendors setting up stalls on Beihe Street. The leader was holding a gold pig ornament, which, judging by its size, was probably made of eight taels of gold.

This gift is a bit too much!

"Go and tell them that for the return gifts later, the gold pig pendant should weigh six taels, and the wedding cake box should contain two bags of gold peanuts and gold melon seeds, weighing one and a half taels, but not more than two taels. Also, give two hundred red envelopes, each with two cents."

"Ok."

After Xie Zhanran left, Xian Yaowen turned to Xian Qianzhi and said in a calm and solemn tone, "You are not my biological daughter, but I have always treated you as my own daughter and regarded you as a true member of the Xian family. The family business I have accumulated throughout my life will certainly include a share for you in the future."

As for how much you will receive, I will not consider blood relations, gender, or age, nor will I show favoritism or bias. I will only consider ability; the talented will receive more, the mediocre less, and those deemed unfit for important tasks will receive nothing.

He gently patted Sin Kin-chi on the shoulder and continued, "The Sin family never supports idle people. Those with ability can stand on their own and manage the family business; those without ability can only become pawns in family marriage alliances, manipulated by others throughout their lives to exchange for the family's interests."

Qianzhi, you've always held your life in your own hands. If you don't want to become a puppet controlled by others, you have no choice but to fight hard and strive for success.

All I can give you is a platform and opportunities, and the same goes for your younger siblings. I won't favor anyone; I'll simply teach according to each person's talents and temperament, with slight adjustments as needed.

On Sin Kin-chi's young face, a solemnity and gravity far beyond her years appeared. Her small body was slightly tense, and she remained silent.

Sin Yiu-man gently patted Sin Kin-chi's shoulder twice, his voice gentle yet tinged with guilt: "Dad is sorry. I should have told you these things slowly five years later. But starting next year, I will be spending most of my time in New York and will rarely be able to return to Hong Kong. The time I can spend with you in the future will be much, much less."

I was afraid you'd be too naive and might misunderstand, become distant, or harbor resentment. That's why I had to help you see the ways of the world early on and mature as quickly as possible.

Sin Kin-chi's eyes reddened slightly, and she pursed her lips knowingly. Her small body gently nestled against him, and she softly and choked out, "Daddy, I don't blame you."

Sin Yiu-man tightened his arms and gently embraced Sin Kin-chi, patting her back lightly to comfort her: "Dad wasn't deeply involved in your childhood, but I don't want to miss a single second of your teenage years. I hope you become sensible and independent early on, but that doesn't mean you can't be spoiled or feel wronged. In Dad's eyes, you'll always be a child, someone you can rely on with peace of mind."

Sin Kin-chi responded softly, her voice low and muffled. She buried her little head obediently in his belly, rubbing against him quietly. All her grievances and anxieties slowly dissipated in this warm embrace.

After wooing his eldest daughter, Sin Yiu-man turned his attention back to the reception area.

It was already eleven o'clock, time to start the banquet. Almost everyone who was supposed to arrive had arrived, and the roast suckling pig was being served on a tray.

He quietly went downstairs, circled around to avoid the guests' gaze, and went up to the dining room of Building No. 1.

Apart from Zhou Ruoyun, who was keeping things quiet at the table, all the other women in the family were seated around the table. The table was laden with dishes, including Huaiyang cuisine, Shanghai cuisine, and Hangzhou cuisine, totaling sixty-four dishes.

Chung Chieh-ling sat to the right of the main seat, her expression not very pleasant.

Xian Yaowen sat down in the main seat, patted Zhong Jieling's shoulder twice, and said in a steady yet gentle tone: "When Jinji Trading Company was first established, the business was divided into two parts: smuggling and normal operations. In the smuggling part, the Xian family takes 55% of the profits, Yaowu and I take half of that, and the rest belongs to the brothers who risk their lives for us."

Now I'm going to redistribute the Sin family's profits. Yaowu and I will each take 5%, you will take 10%, and the rest will go into the Sin family's public account.

Furthermore, regardless of whether the child in your womb is a boy or a girl, I will give him one-third of the shares in Ritz Garden, which will be held by you on his behalf until he reaches adulthood.

Zhong Jieling's eyes welled up slightly, her voice filled with emotion and respect as she softly replied, "Thank you, brother. Don't worry, I know what to do."

"Okay, let's eat."

As soon as he finished speaking, Sin Yiu-man picked up the serving chopsticks and served food to Chung Kit-ling.

After finishing their meal in a relatively relaxed atmosphere, Sin Yiu-man and Choi Kam-man went upstairs together. Choi Kam-man combed his hair into a slicked-back style, trimmed his beard which he had been growing for some time, and dressed him in a royal blue robe and mandarin jacket.

After getting dressed, the two went to the living room, checked the gifts, and then sat down on the sofa.

The two leaned against each other quietly, their heads turned to the side. Xian Yaowen's fingertips gently brushed against the stray hairs at Cai Jinman's temples, and his breath slowly drew closer.

Their lips touched, quiet and tender, without haste or panic, only overflowing with affection and gentleness. The clamor of the suona downstairs faded away, leaving only their long, even breaths inside.

A kiss, long, until satiated, until breathless.

As breathing becomes calm, sweet words begin to play.

"Won't you feel bad about it?"

Cai Jinman was slightly taken aback: "What?"

"I have given my two sisters-in-law far too many benefits."

"No." She shook her head gently, obediently resting her head on Xian Yaowen's shoulder, and said softly, "I understand. It's not easy for you to be the head of the family, sir."

Sin Yiu-man spoke slowly, his tone deep and clear: "The Sin family has been established in Hong Kong for two years and has always been safe and sound. Our business has rarely encountered strong suppression or vicious competition. We have never relied on ruthlessness, but on building a wide network of connections, leaving room for maneuver in everything, and not making enemies easily."

The Zhong family is a significant force within the Chaozhou business community, the Guo family is a long-established family of overseas Chinese merchants from Southeast Asia, and the Xu family is a local clan rooted in Guangzhou.

Since the matter between Guo Biting and Xu Wanyi is already a done deal, I can only go with the flow, turn misfortune into fortune, and use the marriage connection to help the Xian family establish connections with the Southeast Asian elders and the Cantonese community.

Cai Jinman's eyes were gentle as she nestled close to him: "Master, there's no need to explain. I've always understood your feelings." (End of Chapter)