Reborn at 80: From Village Scoundrel to Billionaire

Hearing Liu Bei's words, Su Tianshui's face twisted in anger. "Liu Bei, I appreciate your kindness. But your family isn't well-off. Are you going to borrow money to buy so many expensive things just to save face? Don't you know how you're going to make a living?"

"Father, actually I—"

"I haven't finished speaking yet! Why are you interrupting me? Let me finish!" Su Tianshui interrupted Liu Bei, and continued, "Although Yuehe is divorced from you, the child is innocent. Niannian is already over six years old, and in another year or two, she will be going to school."

"You should focus on earning more money to support the family. I don't expect you to give Yuehe a super luxurious life, but at least make sure she doesn't go hungry!"

"And Niannian, you have to make sure she can go to school!"

"Of all professions, only studying is noble; this is an experience passed down from our ancestors!"

"After saying all that, do you understand what I mean?"

"Father, I understand what you're saying," Liu Bei explained slowly, "but you might have misunderstood me!"

"Misunderstanding? What did I misunderstand about you?" Su Tianshui raised his eyebrows.

"I didn't borrow any money. I bought these gifts with the money I earned from hunting and selling the game!" Liu Bei explained.

"What? He actually knows how to hunt?"

"That can't be right. I've never heard of him hunting. I only heard he was a country bumpkin."

"Exactly. It's definitely a lie!"

"Yes, that must be it!"

……

Hearing the villagers' chatter, Su Tianshui raised his eyebrows high and his face darkened. "Liu Bei, did you hear that? Nobody believes you can hunt."

"Dad, Liu Bei... he's telling the truth. He really can hunt. And he didn't borrow any money!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Su Yuehe immediately explained on Liu Bei's behalf.

But the more she explained it this way,

Su Tianshui, Zhao Zhenxiang, and the others looked increasingly disbelieving.

Everyone thought Su Yuehe was speaking up for Liu Bei.

"Yuehe, we're at home today. You don't need to be afraid of him. And you don't need to say nice things to him!"

My third brother-in-law suddenly spoke up.

"Yes, little sister. Anyway, you and he are divorced. It's good that you're back now. While you're still young, stay at home and find a good man to marry!" the third sister immediately advised.

"Third sister is right. Little sister, haven't you suffered enough in these past six years? Now that you're back, don't go back. In a few days, I'll introduce you to a good one."

"Eldest sister is right. Little sister, with your looks, there are plenty of men who would want to marry you. Why hang yourself in the Liu family? Come back!"

"Yes, come back!"

……

For a time,

The Su family and the villagers all started making a fuss.

Liu Bei frowned slightly, clearly somewhat dissatisfied with his third brother-in-law.

You can criticize me, but you're really a "good person" for breaking us up.

He deserves a good beating.

But this occasion isn't quite right.

Su Yuehe, who was standing to the side, was anxious to say something, but she was quickly drowned out by the surrounding noise and didn't see a ripple.

Although Nian Nian is small,

But as I listened,

She gradually began to understand what the adults were saying.

She wanted someone to take her mother away from her father.

If her mother is taken away by someone else, she will have no mother anymore.

So she immediately shook Su Tianshui's wrist, "Daddy, my dad and mom didn't lie! What they said is true!"

"My dad really knows how to hunt. Let me tell you, my dad has hunted a lot of animals!"

"There are black bears, leopards, pangolins, wolves, oh, and a giant python even bigger than a tiger!"

"Let me tell you, that python was huge, especially its mouth—wow, it could eat a person!"

"Gaga Daddy, I'm telling the truth!"

"You and your mother-in-law must believe what my parents say!"

After listening to his granddaughter's words,

Su Tianshui touched his granddaughter's little face.

She really looks exactly like her daughter Su Yuehe when she was a child.

Tender and smooth.

At only six years old, he already knows how to protect his parents.

"Niannian is such a filial and good child!"

"Alright, for Niannian's sake, regardless of whether Liu Bei borrowed the money or not, I'll accept the gift!"

"There are too many people outside, let's tidy up and come inside!"

As soon as this word comes out,

Liu Bei knew that his father-in-law still didn't believe he could hunt.

However, he could understand.

After all, for the past six years, the villagers within a ten-mile radius have known his infamous reputation—the village scoundrel.

Just loafing around all day, waiting to die.

His family relies on his elderly mother and three ex-wives to support them.

When he's unhappy, he beats his ex-wife and three children.

You could say he's a complete waste of space.

Now they say he's a good hunter and made a lot of money.

Who can believe that?

"Dad, you've really misunderstood. Liu Bei really... really knows how to hunt and make money. We're not making this up!"

Su Yuehe became anxious and continued to defend Liu Bei.

"Yuehe! Stop talking!"

Liu Bei immediately stopped Su Yuehe and winked at her.

Su Yuehe wanted to defend Liu Bei, but seeing the look in Liu Bei's eyes, she had to swallow her words.

"Come inside! Eldest brother, second brother, third brother, you go to the kitchen and cook! Make sure to prepare three extra pairs of chopsticks!"

Su Tianshui gave the instructions.

"Okay!"

The five sisters, including the eldest, second, and third sisters, led Su Yuehe into the courtyard.

Su Tianshui picked up his granddaughter Niannian, "My quirky granddaughter. Come on, Daddy will carry you inside!"

"As for you, Liu Bei—"

Su Tianshui glanced at it. "Just follow behind!"

After saying that, Su Tianshui carried Nian Nian and walked towards the courtyard.

Zhao Zhenxiang stood by, smiling and keeping him company.

All five brothers-in-law glanced at Liu Bei.

With a hint of disdain in their eyes, they all walked into the courtyard together.

Liu Bei was left standing there alone.

He had intended to take out one last gift from the box to give to his mother-in-law.

Judging from the situation, if he were to bring it out, it would only further displease his father-in-law's family.

"See? Old Su still doesn't believe that kid can hunt!"

"Heh, does he think Old Su will believe the kid if he says nice things to him? Old Su has lived for decades, he's not stupid, how could he possibly believe that?"

"Just wait and see. After he finishes eating at Old Su's house today, Old Su will send him home alone, leaving Yuehe and the child behind."

"Is there even a question? Yuehe and her child have suffered for six years with him. Now that they're finally back, how could we let them go back to that poor Liu family and suffer again?"

"Yeah, that's true. It's not interesting anymore. Let's call it a day!"

"Okay. Everyone, you can leave now!"

……

The villagers of Sujia Village were all talking at once, and every word they said was venomous.

As he listened, Liu Bei didn't pay much attention.

He knew that no matter how much he explained, it would be useless and would only deepen the misunderstanding among the people of Sujia Village.

Instead of wasting words explaining, let them be.

Sooner or later,

He will prove with his actions that Liu Bei is no longer the village hoodlum he once was.

Now, he's almost a millionaire.

Then we'll see how the people of Sujia Village laugh at him.

……

After placing the 28-inch single-bar bench at the door, Liu Bei stepped over the threshold and entered the Su family's house.

Just came in,

Five brothers-in-law blocked the way.

"Five brothers-in-law, what are you doing?"

Liu Bei was somewhat puzzled.

"See that stone table?" Third brother-in-law pointed to the stone table in the yard.

Liu Bei glanced at it; it was covered with some leaves and dry twigs. A few ants were crawling around on it, busily preparing for the arrival of winter.

"I saw it, what's wrong?"