When Cao Kun arrived at Xinyuan Residential Area with his men, the lively atmosphere had already reached its peak.

The streets and alleys were filled with the sounds of gongs and drums, firecrackers, and laughter.

Red banners hung along the main road of the community, colorful ribbons fluttered in the wind, and the air was filled with the aroma of food and wine.

Cao Tianheng and Xu Ruyun were busy as bees, one greeting guests at the door and the other directing the serving of dishes.

This banquet was very elaborate and courteous; not only was it free, but the dishes were also plentiful.

As a result, many residents of Xinyuan Community simply invited their relatives and friends over.

Since the Cao family is paying for it anyway, why not take advantage of the situation?

However, Cao Kun didn't mind. In his opinion, the more people came, the more face his father would have, and the happier he would be.

He pulled Yue Xin through the crowd and walked towards the elderly couple who were so busy they barely had time to breathe.

"Dad, Mom," Cao Kun called out.

Cao Tianheng turned his head, saw his son, and couldn't stop smiling.

"Oh my, my son has finally come! Come on, sit over there, we'll have something hot to eat later."

Cao Kun smiled and shook his head, pointing to Yue Xin beside him:

"Dad, Mom, let me introduce you. This is Yue Xin, my high school classmate and good friend."

The two elderly people were taken aback, and their gazes immediately fell on Yue Xin.

Today, Yue Xin looks completely different from her usual professional attire.

Wearing a beige knit sweater and a light-colored long skirt, she exudes a gentle and graceful charm, with every gesture revealing a soft and gentle temperament.

The clothes were specially chosen for her by Fu Die that morning, and they perfectly complemented her temperament.

Cao Tianheng and Xu Ruyun exchanged a glance.

They are all shrewd and experienced people; how could they not see through it?

What kind of "good friends" are these?

The way she looked so meek and submissive next to her son was clearly that of a dutiful wife.

With a smile on her face, Valen Hsu teased, "You probably only have one 'friend' as good as her, right?"

Cao Kun waved his hand with a serious expression: "That's not all. I have five, six, seven, or eight more friends like this."

"snort!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Yue Xin reached out and pinched his waist hard.

Then she lowered her head and said softly, "Hello, Uncle and Aunt."

Xu Ruyun was taken aback, then quickly realized what was happening and grabbed Yue Xin's hand: "Oh dear, girl, why didn't you meet us sooner?"

Cao Kun explained with a smile, "She went to the United States after graduating from high school and only came back in the last two years."

"America?"

With a look of heartache in her eyes, Xu Ruyun gently patted Yue Xin's hand: "You must have suffered a lot over there, right? There's no place like home abroad."

Yue Xin was taken aback upon hearing this.

Over the years, she had been wandering far from home and had never been cared for so tenderly.

A warm feeling welled up inside me, and my once hardened exterior softened considerably.

Cao Kun stood aside, watching his mother and Yue Xin chat happily, and he was also very pleased.

Yue Xin is now the deputy branch manager of Jinning branch and has achieved great success in her career. It is impossible for her to leave here and return to Changteng with him.

But if she stays in Jinning, she can also help take care of her parents.

Just then, the spirit fox quietly appeared beside him.

He whispered, "Boss, I have some information about Zhou Ruiguo to report to you."

"Zhou Ruiguo?" Cao Kun raised an eyebrow, looking slightly puzzled.

The name was somewhat unfamiliar to him.

The fox spirit leaned down slightly, her voice even lower: "It's that person who used a P2P project to set up a scheme and swindled your father out of his 800,000 yuan retirement savings."

Cao Kun's eyes sharpened as he remembered his real purpose in returning to Jinning.

He lowered his voice and asked, "Where is Zhou Ruiguo now?"

"In the old city, in an old house near the No. 2 Middle School."

The fox spirit replied, "I have already located his whereabouts. As long as you give the order, our people can immediately arrest him."

"The Second Municipal High School? That's my alma mater!"

Cao Kun smiled upon hearing this. He had spent six years at the No. 2 Middle School in the city, leaving behind many wonderful memories.

He pondered for a moment, then looked up at the crowd of people laughing and joking in the distance.

Today is a big day for his father, and Cao Kun doesn't want to spoil his happy mood.

Since they can be arrested at any time, it doesn't really matter whether it's sooner or later.

Furthermore, Cao Kun also wanted to see if there were any hidden forces behind Zhou Ruiguo.

It is highly unlikely that a retired worker in his fifties or sixties could independently support a fraud ring.

"He won't run away, will he?" Cao Kun asked.

Linghu smiled faintly and patted his chest to assure him, "Boss, don't worry, our people are keeping a close eye on him, he definitely won't get away."

Cao Kun nodded: "Don't touch him for now. Continue monitoring him and see if there's anyone else behind him."

"Understood." The spirit fox bowed to receive the order, then flashed and disappeared back into the crowd.

The banquet officially began at noon.

The entire Xinyuan residential community was in an uproar.

The firecrackers were deafening, and the table was piled high with steaming, fragrant dishes.

Two hundred round tables were arranged in a neat square formation, capable of accommodating two thousand people at the same time, creating a scene that was astonishingly grand.

By noon, the venue was packed with guests; the banquet hall, which could accommodate 2000 people, was completely full.

Laughter and cheerful conversation filled the air as various delicacies were served one after another. People ate and drank, creating a lively atmosphere.

The elderly people sat together, chatting and laughing.

The children chased after the candied hawthorns, and the neighbors praised them in unison.

"The Cao family is really capable!"

"Wow, this is quite a spectacle! Even the richest man in our county doesn't host such a grand event!"

Cao Kun walked onto the stage with a smile on his face.

He walked up to his parents with the gift box he had prepared in his hand.

"Dad, Mom."

"You two have worked hard all these years."

As soon as he finished speaking, he personally handed over the gift.

The gift box was opened, revealing a pair of heavy gold jewelry pieces, gleaming brightly.

A gasp of amazement rippled through the crowd.

Cao Kun continued, "It is a great honor for the Cao family that everyone has come today. Please don't be shy and make sure you eat and drink your fill."

"Also, before you leave, please take a red envelope containing 888 yuan each, as a small token of my appreciation!"

These words caused an instant uproar in the audience.

Applause and cheers rose and fell.

……

After finishing all the chores for the banquet, it was already close to dusk.

Cao Kun had just gotten into his car when his phone rang.

He picked it up and saw that it was a call from Su Yue.

Recently, Su Yue has been calling him every day to report on the company's progress and will also prepare briefings for Cao Kun to review at any time; it has become a habit.

"Boss, the trading room has completed the initial investment in the military and aerospace sector."

"All ten stocks have been acquired, with some showing profits and others losses, and the overall portfolio is currently fluctuating around the cost line."

Cao Kun grunted in acknowledgment, indicating that he understood.

Su Yue then asked, "How's Fu Die? Is it easy to use?"

Cao Kun leaned back in his chair and smiled slightly: "Pretty good, very meticulous in handling matters."

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