That day, Fan Jie didn't even know how he had left the Liu Group. However, he didn't linger; instead, he returned to his rundown rental apartment. He needed time to process everything. Shortly after, the Liu Group announced a significant piece of news: the young master who had been missing for over twenty years had been found.
It turned out that Fan Jie was the child who had been lost twenty years ago by his biological father, Liu Jianxing, the general manager of the Liu Group, during an accident. The Liu family had mobilized all their resources to search for him, but there were no leads. Over the course of more than twenty years, with rapid advancements in technology, they finally found the child, who was now working as a waiter in a hotel—Fan Jie.
The elderly man with white hair was none other than Liu Ren, the founder of the Liu Group and one of the most renowned entrepreneurs in M City, a figure regarded as the richest man in M City and currently the chairman of the Liu Group.
This surreal experience left Fan Jie momentarily unable to accept what was happening.
In the following days, Fan Jie did not go back to work as a waiter at the hotel. His father, Liu Jianxing, and his aunt, Liu Fei, often came to see him.
In the following months, Fan Jie slowly accepted these family members. He moved into a mansion that he couldn't believe was real, and now had a mother, a father, and many relatives who cared deeply for him.
From being lonely since childhood, Fan Jie finally experienced the happiness of having a family.
In the days that followed, Fan Jie's life changed completely. He was no longer just watching others ride roller coasters from a distance, and he no longer hesitated to buy even a two-dollar sausage to save money. He experienced the life of a wealthy person for the first time.
Compared to Fan Jie, Zhang Shaojie, who once targeted him, was in stark contrast. His projects within the group were gradually replaced by others, and before long, he was fired by the Liu. His uncle was also affected by this, facing pressure from the company; although he wasn't directly dismissed, he lost all chances for advancement.
When he learned that Fan Jie was actually the long-lost young master of the Liu family, a deep sense of jealousy and hatred surged within him. Not only had Fan Jie turned his fortunes around, but he had also pushed Zhang Shaojie down in the process.
At this moment, Zhang Shaojie knew that he no longer had the capital to show off in front of Fan Jie. The two of them were never from the same social class, and now the gap between them had become even wider. Originally, he was the superior one in their relationship, but now Fan Jie had ruthlessly kicked him out.
Later, Zhang Shaojie's heart became twisted, and he vented all his hatred onto Zheng Tong. If it weren't for Zheng Tong, he wouldn't have offended Fan Jie, and wouldn't have lost his job. He abused Zheng Tong, and then broke up with her.
The one who regretted the most was Zheng Tong. When she learned this news, she felt like her heart died. She had actually abandoned this man who was as precious as gold, and even humiliated him, trampling on his dignity.
After that, Zhang Shaojie also changed his attitude towards her. His gaze was no longer tender and loving, but filled with anger. One day, Zhang Shaojie physically abused her and insulted her, saying she was not worthy of marrying him, that she was of low status, just like when he had insulted Fan Jie at the company. This boomerang ultimately struck Zheng Tong herself. Later, Zheng Tong tried to call Fan Jie to ask for forgiveness, but received a cold response and was promptly hung up on. When she tried calling again, she realized that Fan Jie had blocked her. She understood that she had deeply hurt Fan Jie, and that there was no possibility of reconciliation between them.
After that, Fan Jie spent a year adapting to family life. It was the most relaxing year of his life, with family members accompanying him and bringing joy and happiness. A year later, Fan Jie expressed a desire to go to school and study. Throughout his life, Fan Jie had only studied for a few years in the orphanage, and he wanted to experience the joy of being a student, even though his age no longer allowed it. His family did not oppose his decision. They had always doted on this son who had suffered so much outside, and their patriarch also intended to nurture him.
Just like that, Fan Jie was arranged to study abroad for further education.
Later on, Fan Jie spent three years overseas. During this time, he worked extremely hard, closing the gap between himself and his peers. He immersed himself in the sea of knowledge and showcased his exceptional talent in finance. These three years were transformative for him.
After three years, he founded his own company abroad. Under Fan Jie's leadership, his company progressed steadily and became a giant in the fashion industry within just five years. Fan Jie himself also made it onto the list of billionaires, with a wealth that even surpassed that of the Liu Group.
Eight years later, Fan Jie returned to m city again, this time specifically to visit his family. His grandfather had been hospitalized due to illness recently. Fan Jie went straight to the hospital to visit Liu Ren as soon as he got off the plane. Seeing Fan Jie's concerned expression, the old man was also filled with joy in his eyes. Fortunately, his health was not in serious condition, just a little high blood pressure and headaches. However, Fan Jie still insisted on taking him to the best hospital abroad for treatment.
The old man was so happy. After visiting Liu Ren that day, Fan Jie unexpectedly ran into Zheng Tong when leaving the hospital. Zheng Tong looked much haggard, and Fan Jie almost didn't recognize her. It felt like she had completely changed over these years, looking much older. She was accompanied by a little girl, and they chatted a lot together. Fan Jie then learned that she had already gotten married and had a child, and the little girl was her daughter, who was already four years old.
After breaking up with Zhang Shaojie, her mother's condition worsened and she passed away not long after. Later, she met a honest office worker, who is now her husband. They dated for a while and then got married, and soon after they had a daughter.
Unfortunately, it seemed like fate was playing a joke on her. Her daughter was born with congenital heart disease and needed regular treatment, which undoubtedly brought even greater pressure to her already not well-off family.
At the end of their conversation, Zheng Tong sincerely apologized to Fan Jie. She has been regretful about what happened back then, but she did not ask for forgiveness from Fan Jie.
Regarding this matter, it has actually faded from Fan Jie's mind. Fan Jie just smiled and said, "It's all in the past." He lowered his head and looked at the little girl blinking her big eyes, then reached out to pat her head.
The little girl was very sensible. Although she was a bit shy, she gathered her courage and called Fan Jie "uncle." Fan Jie also smiled and agreed, then asked his assistant to buy a bunch of snacks for the little girl and forcefully handed them to Zheng Tong.
"You have really changed a lot."
At the end, Zheng Tong expressed her regret to Fan Jie.
"If only back then..."
"It's already in the past," Fan Jie interrupted her.
"Live a good life."
With these words, Fan Jie did not linger any longer and got into the car with the assistant...
Once certain things are missed, they are missed forever.
At the end of the story, when Zheng Tong returned home and opened the large bag of snacks, he was surprised to find several bundles of bright red banknotes hidden inside. When Zheng Tong saw the money, he couldn't help but shed tears. (End of the story)
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