Reborn in 78, I made my fortune by working in the mountains, supporting three families on my own.

Ma Dali is a notorious ruthless man who has been involved in the shady human trafficking business in Yunchang County for many years. He has a lot of shady dealings and rarely dares to return to his hometown.

Some time ago, he received a letter from Ma Laosan asking for help. Thinking of his younger brother, he made a special trip back to Hongyan Town to visit him.

Ma Dali looked at his younger brother, who was neither human nor ghost on the bed, and his face instantly turned extremely gloomy, with a surge of resentment.

"Water! Quickly, bring me some water!"

Ma Dali sternly reprimanded his underlings behind him.

The younger brother quickly went out and brought a bowl of cold water, handing it to him.

Ma Dali bent down and carefully helped Ma Laosan up half of his body.

Ma Laosan's lips were dry, cracked, and pale. He swallowed small sips of cold water and it took several minutes for his unfocused eyes to regain focus and his breathing to become slightly more steady.

Ma Laosan's voice was weak and hoarse, each word filled with hatred and grievance.

"Big brother...you're finally back...I was beaten up by the people from Qingfeng Town..."

Ma Dali frowned deeply, suppressing his anger as he pressed on in a low voice:

"Who hit him?"

"His name is Zhao Lei... He led a group of people to ambush me at Qingfeng Mountain... They broke my arms and legs, and also injured my ribs..."

Ma Laosan took a deep breath and continued his difficult story.

"After I came back, no one cared for me or took care of me. No one brought me food or water, and no one treated my wounds. I almost died alone at home... Now I can't move my body and can't even take care of myself."

After saying this, Ma Dali could no longer contain his murderous aura, and a fierce glint appeared in his eyes.

"Damn it! You're a tough guy, I never expected you to end up like this!"

Looking at his half-dead, disheveled younger brother on the bed, Ma Dali was first filled with anger, then burst into a tirade of frustration and disappointment.

"You're a complete waste! You've spent twenty years in Hongyan Town, always bullying others, and yet you got beaten up like this by a country hunter! Lying at home with no one to care for you, barely getting enough to eat and drink, you almost wore yourself out to death. Aren't you ashamed of yourself!"

Ma Dali was furious, but seeing his younger brother unable to move and covered in injuries, his anger was eventually suppressed into a chilling cold.

Brothers are brothers after all. If your own brother is crippled by an outsider, this grudge must be settled.

"Tell me! Who exactly is this Zhao Lei? Where does he live? What's his background?"

Ma Laosan, panting heavily, replied weakly.

"He's just an ordinary hunter from Heping Brigade in Qingfeng Town. His family used to be dirt poor, but they recently built a new house. He doesn't have any powerful connections... but he's a good fighter and ruthless."

Ma Laosan paused, his voice carrying a strange, aggrieved tone.

"Oh, right... he has three ex-wives, and they all live together."

Upon hearing this, Ma Dali, who was full of hostility, froze instantly, his eyes widening in disbelief.

"Holy crap? I've been out here all these years and haven't even managed to snag a wife, while this country hunter has three? What the hell?!"

Ma Dali was both surprised and jealous, his expression shifting between anger and elation.

Ma Laosan then added a sentence.

He has several children at home, all of whom are quite young.

Upon hearing this, Ma Dali's previously furious eyes suddenly lit up, a sinister and calculating glint flashing in them.

A direct confrontation might not be enough to subdue Zhao Lei, but his weakness often lay with the children and their families. The idea of ​​revenge instantly took shape in Ma Dali's mind.

Time flies, and three days have passed in the blink of an eye.

The day for Jinxiu Textile Factory to conduct a public retest arrived as scheduled.

Early that morning, Zhao Lei thoughtfully sent all three children to Zhang Sanpo's house for her care, and then took Jiang Xinyue, who was all dressed up, to town to participate in the assessment.

The factory's main conference room served as the examination venue, where more than a dozen unsuccessful candidates sat in neat rows. All of them were candidates who had failed the previous interviews and were trying for one last chance.

With the exam answers she had obtained beforehand, Liu Fang was confident of victory. She picked up her pen and began writing immediately, her pen moving so fast it was practically never stopping.

Between writing questions, Liu Fang would occasionally glance at Jiangxin Yue not far away, her eyes filled with contempt and smugness.

Liu Fang sneered inwardly: So what if Zhao Lei helps you turn things around? You can't beat him in terms of ability, and you certainly can't compete in terms of connections. This time, my niece has secured the spot without a doubt; Jiang Xinyue, you're doomed to lose.

The examination room was strictly disciplined, with invigilators patrolling back and forth. Everyone was engrossed in answering the questions, and the atmosphere was tense and solemn.

Unable to enter the examination room, Zhao Lei waited alone in the empty courtyard of the factory, quietly accompanying Jiang Xinyue as she prepared for the exam.

The morning exams ended, and the factory took a break at noon. Zhao Lei and Jiang Xinyue had a simple lunch at the factory's staff canteen.

Seeing Jiang Xinyue's composed demeanor, Zhao Lei asked softly.

How did the quiz go this morning?

Jiang Xinyue's eyebrows relaxed, and her eyes were full of confidence.

"It went very smoothly. I had seen all the question types before. I finished Zhang Li's textbook in three days and it covered all the key points. There were basically no difficult questions."

Zhao Lei was relieved to hear this and gently gave him some advice.

"That's good. Just stay calm and perform normally this afternoon. I'll be waiting for you outside."

After a short break, the afternoon assessment began on time.

Around 2 p.m., a sudden commotion broke out at the factory gate. The gatekeeper, Grandpa Liu, looked flustered and rushed into the courtyard, looking around before finally spotting Zhao Lei.

"Lei Zi! Quick! Come with me right now! Someone's looking for you at the factory gate, it's urgent! It's extremely urgent!"

Seeing that Grandpa Liu's face was pale and his tone was hurried, Zhao Lei had a bad feeling and immediately got up and ran to the factory gate.

At a glance, you can see Zhang Sanpo, who is covered in sweat and panting heavily.