"Your older brother is that ruthless?"
Du Fei was shocked after hearing Gong Chengbin's words.
Siblings, hiring assassins for money?
The lives of these wealthy families, it seemed, were not as glorious and carefree as ordinary people imagined.
"There's no choice. I'm ten years younger than my elder brother. When I joined the company, he already had his own clique. Even if my father doted on me, you know, in China, it's always tradition to pass down to the elder, not the younger. So most people didn't have high hopes for me. But I dare say, give me another five years, and I… alas, never mind."
At this point, Gong Chengbin let out a long sigh, his face filled with helplessness.
In the face of life and death, everyone was equal. They had consulted the best doctors in the city, even the province, and spent an incalculable amount of money, but Gong Weimin's health continued to deteriorate day by day.
Even though the doctors hadn't said it directly, everyone in the Gong family knew that even if Gong Weimin lived in the hospital every day, he wouldn't live much longer.
For some reason, Gong Chengbin had a very good impression of Du Fei, whom he had only met twice.
It wasn't just because Du Fei had saved his life. He also felt relaxed when chatting with Du Fei, unlike others who approached him with ulterior motives.
At this moment, Gong Chengbin revealed a helplessness in front of Du Fei that he had never shown to outsiders.
In the eyes of others, Gong Chengbin was the second young master of the Gong family, born with a silver spoon in his mouth, having everything he desired.
But Gong Chengbin's situation was far from what outsiders imagined.
If Gong Chengbin had no ambitions, spent his days drinking and carousing with friends, indulging in women and buying sports cars like other prodigal sons, perhaps he would have lived a more relaxed life.
On the contrary, Gong Chengbin was an ambitious person. After joining the company, he started from the bottom. After entering the marketing department, he ranked first in performance for two consecutive years, all achieved through his own negotiations, with the other party unaware of his identity.
Now, with his father's poor health and his intention to make a will, his elder brother had no intention of splitting Wanhe Group equally between them, hence his decision to hire someone to kill Gong Chengbin.
"Give you another five years, what can you do?"
Du Fei took a sip of tea and looked at Gong Chengbin.
"If you give me another five years, I can definitely contend with my elder brother in the company." Gong Chengbin shook his head. "But there's no point in talking about this. My father is in the hospital every day, and he can barely get out of bed a few times a month. Where do I have five years?"
"Sometimes I even think, if my father were to suddenly pass away, my elder brother would be the first to find someone to kill me."
Du Fei: "Do you trust me?"
"Yes, you saved my life, of course I trust you."
Although he didn't know why Du Fei asked, Gong Chengbin nodded affirmatively.
Du Fei was very satisfied with Gong Chengbin's answer. "Since you trust me, then I'll tell you, no matter what illness your father has, I can cure him!"
As he spoke the last sentence, a powerful aura emanated from Du Fei, giving Gong Chengbin, who was sitting opposite him, the illusion that he was facing a deity.
Gong Chengbin couldn't help but close his eyes and open them again. The aura Du Fei exuded for that brief moment was truly astonishing.
"Good! I believe you! How about tomorrow? Tomorrow my elder brother is going on a business trip out of town, and he'll be back in about a day and a half. Otherwise, with him around, it wouldn't be convenient for me to bring you."
Gong Chengbin was decisive. He immediately planned to take Du Fei to see his father.
Although deep down he felt that Du Fei was not as good as those famous domestic experts, he still wanted to try, perhaps as a last resort for himself in despair.
Because he knew very well that as the time for his father to make his will approached, his elder brother would become increasingly restless.
"Tomorrow is fine, but I need to take my sister to school first. After I'm done with that, I'll call you."
"Okay, I'll send someone to pick you up then."
The two quickly finalized the time.
Afterward, Gong Chengbin had other matters to attend to, while Du Fei went to the top floor to pick up his mother and sister.
"Brother, look, look! Has my skin become fairer and smoother? And this aromatherapy massage is so comfortable..."
When Du Fei found his mother and sister, they were still getting massages.
Two professional therapists were massaging them.
Wu Chunmei was still a bit unaccustomed and appeared somewhat restrained, while Du Yunyun, due to her youth, adapted quickly. Upon seeing Du Fei, she excitedly beckoned him to her side.
The little girl chattered incessantly, as if she had discovered a new continent, constantly telling him about her changes.
Du Fei listened patiently, a faint smile always on his face.
No matter what happened outside, in front of his family, Du Fei always had the best patience and the gentlest demeanor.
An hour later, the aromatherapy massage concluded.
"Two esteemed guests, may I ask if you require any other services?"
The two therapists were very respectful, showing no disdain despite Du Yunyun and Wu Chunmei's ordinary attire.
However, this was understandable. Those who came for beauty treatments here were all wealthy and influential, with membership cards starting from one hundred thousand, and each treatment costing over a thousand yuan.
"Yunyun, why don't we go home first?"
Wu Chunmei was still a bit unaccustomed to being served by others.
Since her mother had said so, Du Yunyun naturally wouldn't object.
At the entrance of the beauty salon, a woman in an OL suit saw Du Fei and his family emerge and immediately greeted them with a smile.
"Esteemed guests, please accept these high-end skincare and beauty products customized by our salon."
Saying that, she handed several beautifully prepared gift boxes to Du Yunyun.
Du Yunyun looked incredulous. "Are these all for us? For free?"
"Yes, guests. We hope you will like them."
The woman nodded.
Du Yunyun smiled. "I like them, I like them very much. Thank you."
Afterward, the woman personally escorted the three of them to the door, while Du Yunyun couldn't stop smiling the entire way.
Du Fei playfully joked about whether he should buy her an apron to prevent her drool from falling.
Du Yunyun pouted and acted spoiled to Wu Chunmei, saying her brother was bullying her.
As lunchtime approached, Du Fei suggested they find a place to eat in the mall.
Wu Chunmei didn't care what she ate, but Du Yunyun was picky. She finally chose a Western restaurant.
In her words, she had always heard her classmates at school talk about it but had never been. So, this time, she wanted to try it.
Upon entering the Western restaurant, Du Yunyun was very pleased with the elegant ambiance and the well-dressed waiters.
The three of them chose a table by the window and began to order.