The couple had never made any mistakes in these superficial matters. Knowing that the Zhu family had no one in charge, the couple moved into the Zhu family directly. They managed the Zhu family in an orderly manner, and the funeral was conducted exceptionally smoothly. After Mr. Zhu was buried, everyone thought he would take over the Zhu family's assets. To their surprise, they simply became hands-off managers.
The Zhu family members probed Zhu Yuxuan several times. Zhu Yuxuan ignored them. At first, they only dared to make small moves to test his reaction. Seeing that he turned a blind eye, their boldness grew, and they eventually divided the Zhu family's assets.
Of course, they did not go too far. They had to consider the concubine and the young master. If they really had nowhere to live, they would probably still look for Zhu Yuxuan. To avoid unnecessary trouble, the Zhu family members left the mother and son a small house and two shops, enough for them to live on.
When Zhu Yuxuan heard this, he had no objections. He did not want any of the Zhu family's assets anyway. To be honest, that money was nothing in his eyes. Taking the Zhu family's property meant taking on corresponding responsibilities. For example, Mr. Zhu was the patriarch of the Zhu family. Although he did not want to be, what if the Zhu family members encountered something in the future and asked for his help? Should he help or not?
By giving up some money, they exchanged it for peace in the future. For the couple, this was a profitable deal. What should have belonged to them was completely divided by the Zhu family. They believed that the Zhu family would not dare to ask for favors from the couple easily in the future. Even if they spoke ill of Zhu Yuxuan behind his back, everyone had their own judgment, and they would naturally lean towards Zhu Yuxuan, given the dirty deeds they had done.
Having resolved the matter of the Zhu family, Zhu Yuxuan felt relieved. He knew these were the emotions of the original owner, and he was very satisfied with his handling of the situation. Yes, he thought he would leave before long, as he had been feeling the original owner's emotions more and more in recent times, and was sometimes even influenced by his emotions.
He did not tell Wu Caiwei about these things. After all, although the two of them had traveled through various worlds and learned many skills, they were powerless against the invisible force that controlled them. He would worry alone, as long as she was happy.
After his sister's death, Liu Pengyuan often went out alone and got drunk in small shops, returning home swaying. Although the Grand Tutor had spoken to him many times, Liu Pengyuan had nowhere to vent his grief. Only by getting drunk could he feel that the guilt in his heart lessened.
One day, not long after he left the Grand Tutor's mansion, he saw several people gathered mysteriously. As he passed by, he overheard them talking, "What is gambling about? It's about excitement. Life is too boring, so we need to find something to stimulate ourselves, otherwise, what's the meaning of living a 평범한 life?" Su Dan Novel Network.
"Yes, yes. The joy of spending money in a casino is something only those who have been there can truly know."
"Everyone tells their descendants not to touch those things, as there are too many uncontrollable factors. In reality, as long as you're not greedy and leave after winning a few rounds, they can't do anything to you. Only those who go mad and want to get rich overnight will be trapped."
"Who told them to be greedy..."
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The words were unintentional, but the listener was attentive. Moreover, the person who lured him was prepared. It could be imagined how great the temptation was for Liu Pengyuan. When he was young, his concubine and father told him that the thing he should never touch in his life was dice. But sometimes, the more others tell you not to touch something, the more curious you become.
That day, his father angrily came to his room and slapped him several times, saying exasperatedly, "Wake up! She is already dead. Those who are alive must continue to live. You need to pull yourself together."
Under his father's encouraging gaze, Liu Pengyuan nodded involuntarily. He had been lingering in the flower beds, but now he thought it was all ephemeral. He had played enough and was no longer interested. Then he remembered the conversation of those people today. To be honest, he had never been to a casino in his life and didn't know what it looked like, so he became curious.
He walked into the casino and saw many tables surrounded by people, with money piled up like mountains on the tables. Their faces showed an eager expression.
Liu Pengyuan observed silently and felt that this was not difficult. He originally intended to play a few rounds and then stop, as he had been repeatedly warned since childhood that casinos were very dangerous. But after playing two rounds, he regretted it. How did he only discover this now? Thus, he became uncontrollable.
Within two days, he had spent all the money in his small treasury. With no money left, he had to sell the bottles and jars in his room one by one.
This matter soon alarmed the Grand Tutor, who was extremely furious. In front of his sons, he took out the family law and beat Liu Pengyuan half to death.
Once one gets involved with casinos, one is either dead or loses half a life. Although Liu Pengyuan did not dare to go there at first due to his father's authority, he found himself itching to gamble after a period of abstinence.
Especially after being confined by his father for three months, as soon as he stepped out of the Grand Tutor's mansion, he could hear people on the streets discussing dice. He was in agony, constantly wavering between going and not going.
As he was walking, he ran into his gambling friends on the street. They greeted him warmly and pulled him to the casino.
"I can't go anymore. If my father finds out, I'll lose my life."
"We'll bet small. We won't lose much money. Besides, you might win back. Whether the people in the capital will look up to you depends on you."
This time, it was as they said. They played very small. Although Liu Pengyuan did not win any money at the end, he did not lose much either. Playing like this was acceptable.
Just then, the door suddenly opened with a bang. Everyone instinctively looked towards the entrance. They saw a fierce-looking man leading five or six brothers, swaggering into the casino. He directly ordered his men to push aside the people lining the road, clearing a wide path for him. Did he not fear offending everyone present? Whoever could survive in this world had a backing.
The man walked to Liu Pengyuan's table, glanced at him, and sneered, "If you can't play, don't come out and play. What's the point? Let's play a big one."
Seeing that Liu Pengyuan showed no reaction after he spoke for a long time, the man said disdainfully, "What? Are you afraid?"
"What a joke! Is there anything my third young master Liu is afraid to play? Bring it on."