Middle-aged tycoon: Twins come knocking on his door when he goes home for Chinese New Year

Time flies, and before we knew it, it was 4:30 in the afternoon.

In the Zhang family compound in Zhangjiazhai, a deliveryman had just delivered a small package to the door.

Li Menghan eagerly signed for the package and quickly tore open the outer cardboard box with scissors.

Inside was a white phone box with the latest Apple phone image printed on it.

This scene was witnessed by Li Mengli, who came out of the house.

With her sharp eyes, she immediately leaned closer and teased with a smile:

"Hey bro, I didn't realize you were so rich! This is the latest iPhone 17 Pro Max, it costs over ten thousand yuan, and you bought it so easily?"

Li Menghan closed the phone box, carefully placed it into the bag containing the clothes, and said without looking up:

"Go away, I'm nowhere near as rich as you. You're already holding two small fortunes in your hands, you're a real millionaire."

Li Mengli pouted and put her hands behind her back:

"No, Dad said he'd give me the card, but he'll only give it to me after school starts. I'm penniless right now, I'm still broke."

Li Menghan rolled her eyes at her, annoyed.

"You earn three thousand yuan a month during your winter break internship, while I work myself to the bone delivering food and only make two thousand two. How can I compare to you?"

Upon hearing this, Li Mengli's eyes darted around, and suddenly she thought of something, bursting into laughter:

"Since you know you're poor, why did you buy such an expensive phone? It would take you half a year to save up that much money, even if you didn't eat or drink!"

"If you really want one, why don't you ask Dad to buy it for you? I remember Dad told me yesterday that he wanted to give you a cell phone, but you absolutely refused."

As she spoke, Li Mengli, as if by magic, pulled an identical white phone case from her pocket and waved it in front of him:

"But look, ta-da! I now have the latest 17 Pro Max! And Dad just gave it to me, for free!"

That was something Li Ze gave to his daughter after his son didn't want it yesterday, and the old man brought it back today.

Looking at the new phone that Li Mengli was showing off in her hand, it was impossible for Li Menghan not to feel envious at all.

But he was a proud man, and his expression remained stiff, as still and unmoving as a rock.

Li Menghan snorted coldly:

"If you're willing to take his dirty money, then go ahead. I'm not taking it. I have hands and feet; I can afford it myself."

Li Mengli was displeased upon hearing this:

"What do you mean 'dirty'? Money is money. As long as you can spend it, that's all that matters. Besides, he's my dad, and he's your dad too. How is it dirty for me to take his money?"

Li Menghan didn't want to argue with her, so she waved her hand:

"Fine, fine, I won't say any more to you, do whatever you want."

Seeing her younger brother's stubbornness, Li Mengli didn't say anything more, but happily took the new phone and started fiddling with it by herself.

She ran to Li Ze, who was sitting in the courtyard drinking tea, and called out:

"Dad, there's no WiFi in our yard. I need to download a lot of apps on my new phone, and I don't have enough data."

Li Ze put down his teacup and glanced at his daughter with a smile:

"Honey, what's the big deal? Dad'll turn on your hotspot."

As he spoke, Li Ze took out the satellite phone and turned on the hotspot function.

After connecting, Li Mengli saw the speed and exclaimed happily:

"Thanks, Dad! Your internet speed is really fast!"

Just then, a loud "putt-putt-putt" sound of a motor suddenly came from the entrance of the Zhang family's courtyard.

A red electric tricycle stopped at the entrance.

The driver was Uncle Dexiu from the village, who shouted loudly into the yard:

"Menghan! Hurry up and get on the bus! We can still catch the last bus to Han City if we go to town now!"

Upon hearing the voice, Li Menghan quickly picked up the bag containing the clothes and phone and replied:

"Okay, Uncle Dexiu! Coming right away!"

With that, Li Menghan walked out of the courtyard.

He had told his mother, Zhang Ruoran, in advance that he was going out to dinner with his girlfriend at 6 p.m. today and wouldn't be coming home that night.

Although Zhang Ruoran was reluctant, she knew her son was dating, so she didn't stop him.

If we set off now, we'll have just enough time.

Just as Li Menghan was about to walk out of the courtyard gate, Li Ze suddenly stood up, took a few steps to his side, and blocked his way.

"Wait a moment."

Li Menghan stopped in her tracks, looking at Li Ze with a hint of impatience, her brows furrowed tightly.

"What do you want? Get out of the way, I need to catch my train."

Looking at his son, who bore a resemblance to himself in his youth, Li Ze felt a pang of helplessness, but still managed to ask:

"You're going to have dinner with your girlfriend, right?"

Li Menghan's eyes darted away for a moment before she replied curtly:

"So what if it is? It's none of your business."

Li Ze pointed to the bag in his hand:

"Are you planning to give this phone to her?"

Li Menghan hid the bag behind her back:

"This is none of your business."

Li Ze sighed, his expression becoming somewhat complicated, and asked earnestly:

"Menghan, do you really think she deserves such an expensive phone?"

"How many food delivery orders would you have to make to earn back that 10,000 yuan?"

Upon hearing this, Li Menghan immediately became furious.

He felt that Li Ze was looking down on his girlfriend and his efforts.

He glared at Li Ze and said loudly:

"That's none of your business! It's my money, I can spend it however I want! Sisi is a good girl, she deserves it!"

After saying that, Li Menghan didn't bother to say another word to this man who had abandoned his wife and children.

He bypassed Li Ze, rushed out of the courtyard gate, and jumped onto the tricycle.

"Uncle Dexiu, drive! Let's go!"

With a sputtering sound, the tricycle, billowing black smoke, carried Li Menghan and disappeared at the end of the village road.

Li Ze stood at the door, watching the Maverick drive away, and shook his head helplessly.

He took his phone out of his pocket and glanced at the photo that Lao Yi had just sent him.

In the photo, Dai Yuqian is sitting in the passenger seat of a Porsche, kissing a man named Song Hao.

Li Ze mentally complained:

"My stupid son has such poor eyesight."

"He's already been cheated on by his so-called good girlfriend, and now he's still foolishly thinking about giving her a surprise."

"They're giving away a phone worth over 10,000 yuan as a gift."

Li Ze knew very well that the two thousand yuan his son earned delivering food during winter break was simply not enough to buy this phone.

This must be an installment payment plan.

He took on two years of debt for a woman who betrayed him, and had to scrimp and save every month to pay it off.

This is such a waste.

Unfortunately, his son is as stubborn as a mule and refuses to say a word to him.

Otherwise, even a slight hint or showing him the photos would have been enough to bring him to his senses.

"But it doesn't matter."

Li Ze's gaze gradually turned cold.

"Since my son is unwilling to listen to me and is being kept in the dark, let him remain in the dark for now."

"Anyway, with me around, he won't suffer any losses."

He certainly wouldn't let those two scoundrels bully his son like that.

That's Li Ze's child. Only he himself can discipline him; no one else has the right to treat him like a monkey.

Especially that guy who drives a Porsche, he dared to mess with his son's woman and even cheat on his son.

This is a matter that needs to be carefully considered.

Li Ze's fingers flew across the screen as he sent a message to Lao Yi:

【Get me all the background information on Song Hao and his father right now.】

[This includes what his family does, the name of his company, how much assets he has, and whether he has violated any regulations.]

You have half an hour to tell me.

Two seconds later, the phone vibrated.

The boss replied: 【Understood, boss.】