C202 – One should Study to Face Actuality

Generally known as Wang Zhenhai, the Third Younger Grasp of the Wang household had loved twenty carefree years, indulging in his wishes with out concern. Cash had by no means been a fear; he believed he might accomplish something.

Nevertheless, his fortunes took a drastic flip on the age of twenty. His father and elder brother vanished at sea, adopted by the loss of life of his beloved grandfather and his grandmother’s indifference to his uncle’s scheme to grab the household property.

Initially, these occasions appeared inconsequential to Wang Zhenhai. He had no inclination towards studying or inheriting the household wealth; so long as he had cash, he felt he could possibly be his personal boss.

Sadly, his uncle harbored no such generosity and sought to rid himself of Zhenhai. He devised a scheme involving alcohol and a concubine’s mattress to shame his nephew.

The next day, overcome with embarrassment and rage, Zhenhai’s uncle expelled the “shameless and reckless” Zhenhai from the Wang household house.

Confused and humiliated, Zhenhai was ousted from the home, bewildered by the whispers of onlookers and the disgrace on his mom’s face.

Regardless of his protests, Zhenhai discovered himself deserted by all, even his personal mom, who refused to imagine his innocence.

Accustomed to his frivolous way of life, Zhenhai had entertained many concubines, however by no means in his uncle’s chambers. Why would he, when he believed he might discover any girl he desired elsewhere?

But, absurdity apart, Zhenhai by no means thought of a liaison along with his uncle’s concubine. He couldn’t comprehend why he would stoop to such depths.

Initially defiant, Zhenhai quickly realized he was now not shielded by familial safety. Even the family servants now bullied him.

Fuming with anger, Zhenhai initially believed he might thrive with out the Wang household, counting on his few remaining shops and the non-public funds of his concubines.

Nevertheless, upon trying to reclaim his concubines, Zhenhai found they’d vanished, leaving no hint. Solely the lady he cherished remained, now wed to his uncle.

It dawned on him then, the depth of his folly and rage.

Regardless of his twenty years of extravagance, Zhenhai possessed little enterprise acumen. He had accrued quite a few enemies, resulting in the deliberate sabotage of his retailers and exacerbating his hardships.

His mom’s well being deteriorated quickly beneath the pressure, each bodily and mentally.

Inside a mere month, he transitioned from the proud Third Younger Grasp of the Wang Household to a destitute outcast, scorned by all. Frankly, ideas of destitution even crossed his thoughts.

Initially, there have been people unfamiliar along with his plight, however because the Wang Household deliberately provoked him, even probably the most distant retailers refused to have interaction with him. Consequently, he was compelled to toil diligently on the port for meager compensation.

“Boy, swiftly ship the meal to Grasp San!” Transfer it! ” the corpulent cook dinner impatiently urged, pushing three dishes and a soup in his route.

Wang Zhenhai snapped again to actuality. He grasped the massive tray, eyeing the delectable unfold, significantly the half-roasted pig with its attractive hue, inflicting him to inhale sharply.

Shaking his head, Wang Zhenhai rapidly retreated, recalling previous absurdities. He was sure he hadn’t encountered this youth earlier than; with such putting appears to be like, he couldn’t have forgotten.

“Zuo Xiaolang, it’s mealtime!” Zuo Shaoqing introduced, inserting dishes on the desk and rummaging beneath the blanket for small gadgets.

Regardless of solely a day’s voyage, Zuo Xiaolang’s seasickness had already surfaced. He’d appeared sick for days, confined indoors, missing his regular vigor.

“Baby, right here’s your favourite roast suckling pig… Odor it, isn’t it attractive?”

Nestled towards Zuo Shaoqing’s shoulder, Zuo Xiaolang sniffed the acquainted aroma. Sadly, his abdomen rebelled, quashing any need to eat.

“Daddy…” a comfortable voice pierced Zuo Shaoqing’s coronary heart.

Setting the kid on a chair, Zuo Shaoqing served rice, supplementing with mild dishes. “Even in case you’re unwell, you could eat. Development requires sustenance!”

Zuo Xiaolang nodded, fearing starvation and enduring lectures.

After a bowl of rice, Zuo Xiaolang eyed the half-roasted pig, then declined.

Zuo Shaoqing chuckled at his son’s gesture, having meat served every meal in hopes of sparking urge for food, to no avail.

Simply as Zuo Shaoqing completed, Luo Xiaoliu arrived with medication. “Grasp San, the medication is right here.”

Catching a whiff, Zuo Xiaolang buried his head, avoiding the bitter scent.

Zuo Shaoqing comforted, “Drugs is swift. Wouldn’t you slightly take pleasure in meals than watch barbecue go uneaten?”

Luo Xiaoliu rolled his eyes, accustomed to such ways.

Downing the bitter concoction, Zuo Xiaolang obtained a bit of peanut sweet, sweetening the ordeal.

“Daddy… When will we discover Father?”

Zuo Shaoqing’s smile wavered. “Quickly.”

Three days at sea, they searched ports for information of Lu Zheng, in useless.

Tracing a line on the desk with tea-dipped finger, Zuo Shaoqing contemplated Lu Zheng’s route, deciding to vary course eastward.

Commanding Luo Xiaoliu, “Flip the fleet eastward.”