Xu Maotong is truly bedridden this time; he was so angry that he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and a stroke!
Xu Zifan took Chu Wen to see him once. Xu Maotong was lying in bed, unable to do anything. His mouth was crooked, his eyes were slanted, and he drooled constantly. When Xu Maotong saw them, he anxiously tried to say something, but could only make meaningless "ah ah" sounds.
Chu Wen watched him quietly for ten minutes, seeing Xu Maotong make a fool of himself and look utterly hopeless, and then smiled with a good mood.
"Xu Maotong, how does it feel to have the Xu family destroyed in your hands? You single-handedly destroyed your family and your career. Now, it's time for you to taste what it's like to be bedridden and unable to move. Do you think your beloved son will hire someone to take care of you?"
"Ahhh—"
Xu Maotong moved his neck slightly, trying to pull Chu Wen closer, his hands trembling uncontrollably. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't move, only drooling.
Chu Wen smiled and stood up from her wheelchair, walking steadily towards the door, leaving Xu Maotong with only an elegant back view. Xu Zifan didn't even glance at Xu Maotong, letting him vent his anger, and pushed his wheelchair out, disappearing from Xu Maotong's sight.
A tear rolled down Xu Maotong's cheek. It wasn't out of regret, but rather a sudden surge of emotion that brought tears to his eyes. No one came to see him anymore; he knew no one would ever come again. The last relatives he saw were his ex-wife and her eldest son. How had he come to this?
After witnessing Xu Maotong's fate, Xu Zifan began taking Chu Wen on a round-the-world trip. Chu Wen can now walk normally, though her legs ache after walking a short distance, and she can't run too vigorously. However, her body is somewhat different from that of ordinary people, and she needs more meticulous care than normal, so Xu Zifan brought along bodyguards and Dr. Lin.
The large group of people made it lively, and Chu Wen, with her youthful mindset, felt wonderful being able to let go of everything and not have to think about anything, simply enjoying the joy of the trip. This made her recovery much faster.
After traveling to two countries, Xu Zifan's previously invested film was released. It not only achieved phenomenal box office success but also won awards at international film festivals!
Yang Lin's first Best Actress win was such a high-profile event that even with her composed personality, she couldn't help but burst into tears of joy at the awards ceremony, almost unable to finish her thank-you speech. Afterwards, the film swept numerous domestic awards, leading netizens to jokingly say that this year belonged to Yang Lin in the entertainment industry.
Besides Yang Lin and the director, Xu Zifan and Xu Lili were also frequently mentioned as key figures in the film's success. Xu Zifan was the biggest investor in the film, earning nearly a billion yuan! Investors usually don't get much attention from netizens, but he's famous, and some programs even wanted to interview him, though he was busy traveling with his mother and didn't have time to participate.
He's now successfully sculpted his physique, standing at 185cm tall, weighing 150kg, with eight-pack abs and long legs—he's practically a male model. Add to that his striking good looks, and his weight loss has transformed him from a chubby, cheerful young man into an irresistibly charming god, making him even more beloved. And after following him for so long, people finally saw some clues after the Xu family's bankruptcy. Why should they worry about Xu Zifan? He's clearly the mastermind behind it all!
Look at all those scandals involving the Xu family, see Xu Maotong repeatedly hospitalized from anger, see Liang Yujie and Xu Zifeng and their son courting death—it's all a setup! Fans have even changed their affectionate nickname for Xu Zifan to "The Great Demon King," saying that all their worrying about Xu Zifan turned out to be falling for his tricks! But they also love the Great Demon King to the point of obsession because he's so powerful; being a fan of the Great Demon King means never being proven wrong, only proving others wrong!
Xu Zifan's assets doubled again. He invested in another promising blockbuster film, and gave the rest to Xiao Jiang to open a five-star hotel to further expand his business. He also gave his fans a generous red envelope. This made his fans even prouder; being Xu Zifan's fans is always a happy and joyful experience.
Xu Lili trended on social media because Xu Zifan had previously invested in her, even ousting Yang Lin from the investment. Xu Lili is a good actress and quite beautiful; if she had seized the opportunity and stayed with Xu Zifan, she could be winning international awards today! Unfortunately, she was insatiable; she thought Xu Zifan was a fool and went to seduce Xu Zifeng, the heir to the Xu family business, resulting in her being blacklisted in the entertainment industry and unable to even get minor roles.
Many of Xu Lili's photos have been turned into memes. When people say someone is blind, materialistic, or indecent, they always use a Xu Lili meme, which has firmly nailed her to the pillar of shame.
Xu Lili hid in her rented 30-square-meter room, watching the news online, drinking and crying at the same time. But there's no going back. She was used to spending money lavishly, and after squandering all the money she used to earn, she could only live this miserable life, occasionally working as an escort to sell her body to make ends meet.
However, this wasn't the most painful thing for her. What truly tormented her was that Xu Zifan was now strikingly handsome, his assets constantly doubling, and he was a universally acknowledged eligible bachelor—no one his age could compare. This same man had once fallen for her at first sight and wanted to marry her. If she had cherished that love, she would now be a glamorous CEO's wife. But she had squandered that wonderful life, and this feeling of having once possessed something only to lose it was the most agonizing, tormenting her to the point of unbearable agony.
Fans are also paying attention to Xu Zifan's love life. Since catching Xu Lili cheating on him, he hasn't shown any interest in any other woman, leading them to believe he's been hurt. Although he seems energetic during his daily livestreams, this is the only explanation. Otherwise, how could a super-rich male god be without women?
Some people online are even asking if there's a possibility between Xu Zifan and Yang Lin; their relationship has been quite dramatic.
It has a very romantic feel to it. And Yang Lin is very beautiful and elegant; she seems to be the same type as Chu Wen, and they seem like a good match.
However, Yang Lin quickly posted on Weibo that she had never met Xu Zifan and had never spoken a word to him.
Xu Zifan also laughed and told his fans not to worry about this during the live stream, saying that life isn't only complete when you get married, and that he yearns for the stars and the sea.
Some fans joked that "the stars and the sea" might refer to having many girlfriends, but Xu Zifan doesn't have a single woman in his life. Instead, he used the profits from his club to open a large-scale horse farm and golf course. Clearly, his "the stars and the sea" refers to his career!
Chu Wen felt sorry for him, seeing that he spent so much time playing with her every day and then had to hold remote meetings with Xiao Jiang to handle business when he returned to the hotel. She simply said, "I really want to continue my journey. Why don't you let Dr. Lin and the bodyguard accompany me? You should go back to China to handle your business first. You are at the best age to build your career. I can see that you also like doing business, so you don't need to accompany me."
Xu Zifan shook his head, "No need, I promised to travel the world with you. Actually, the stall is big enough as it is, it's fine to leave it to Xiao Jiang and the others."
"With so many things going on, how could there be no problems? Besides, Mom can see that you want to make your business as big as the Xu family's, and Mom doesn't want to hold you back. I feel guilty that you're working so hard and accommodating me like this. How about we don't travel anymore and just stay in Beijing? That would be fine too."
Xu Zifan laughed and said, "Since you've said that, what can I say? Okay, I'll go back first and have Dr. Lin stay to take care of you, along with the eight bodyguards. I'll fly over to see you as soon as I have time."
"good."
Xu Zifan returned to China and made video calls to Chu Wen every day. Seeing that Chu Wen's smiles were becoming more frequent and her health was improving, he finally felt at ease and focused on developing his career.
With him personally overseeing things, it's certainly different from the previous remote guidance. He no longer does live streams; he's very busy every day, and he's also socializing more with industry leaders, constantly expanding his network and becoming one of the most promising new business leaders, attracting attention from all sectors.
Xu Maotong, Liang Yujie, and Xu Zifeng seemed to have entered a completely different world from him. Whenever they saw news about Xu Zifan on TV or in the newspapers, they felt a sense of unreality. Was that good-for-nothing they had never taken seriously really that strong? What were all their supposed scheming and plotting all these years worth? It turned out they were nothing but clowns.
As Xu Zifan's life improved, their hearts ached more and more. A year later, Xu Maotong's health deteriorated further. His hair turned almost completely white, wrinkles and age spots appeared on his face, and he still looked like an octogenarian with a crooked mouth and slanted eyes.
During a brawl in prison, Liang Yujie accidentally cut her face and lost an eye. No one visited her, and the prison guards couldn't contact her beloved son. This caused her to become hysterical, often telling people that Xu Zifan was raised by her, that she would raise her son well, and that she had raised him exceptionally well. Her erratic behavior was diagnosed as a mental illness, and she was sent to a mental hospital.
Liang Yujie originally only pretended to be insane in order to escape from the prison, but she did not expect that the mental hospital was even more terrifying, and she really went insane before long!
Xu Zifeng was even more resentful than they were. He had gone from being a high achiever to a penniless pauper, burdened with enormous debt. To evade his debts, he lived in constant hiding, like a rat. Xu Zifan's success pierced his heart like a sharp awl, fueling his growing resentment. After Xu Zifan graced the cover of a financial magazine once again, he used stolen money to acquire a homemade explosive device, tracked down Xu Zifan's whereabouts, and prepared to blow him up!
The poor who suddenly become rich are prone to going astray, and the rich who go bankrupt are prone to suicide; in short, they are prone to collapse. Xu Zifeng has already collapsed. He completely disregards the consequences and just wants Xu Zifan dead because everything he has was destroyed by Xu Zifan!
When Xu Zifan got home that evening, he drove his car into the garage of the Lakeside Royal View residential complex, got out, and walked towards the elevator. Two of his four bodyguards were on either side of him, and the other two were behind him.
Xu Zifeng, hiding behind a car with bloodshot eyes, saw Xu Zifan approaching, stood up in pain, threw the homemade explosives at him, and yelled, "Xu Zifan, you're going to die!"
Xu Zifan and his bodyguard turned their heads at the same time. As the bodyguard was about to move, Xu Zifan pulled out the bodyguard's self-defense baton and threw it at the explosives. Then he pulled the bodyguards on both sides and lunged in the opposite direction.
With a loud bang, the explosives shattered the self-defense baton into pieces. The four bodyguards all threw themselves on Xu Zifan, sustaining minor injuries, while Xu Zifan was unharmed. But as the bodyguards were about to get up, he secretly pulled them back, gesturing for them to be quiet.
As the smoke cleared, Xu Zifeng cautiously peeked out from behind the car and saw Xu Zifan and his bodyguard lying motionless on the ground. Excitedly, he ran over and kicked Xu Zifan, yelling, "You bastard! You've finally met your match!"
Xu Zifan pulled out another security guard's baton and struck Xu Zifeng in the groin!
"Ah—" Xu Zifeng jumped suddenly, fell to the ground, and rolled around on the ground, clutching his private parts.
Xu Zifan got up, clapped his hands, stepped on his back, and said coldly, "Since you miss your parents so much, I'll send you in to reunite with them."
Xu Zifan called the police immediately, and there is CCTV footage to prove it. Xu Zifan's blow was entirely in self-defense. Although the blow was somewhat misplaced, what does it matter compared to Xu Zifeng threatening his life?
During the last time they caught each other in adultery, Xu Zifan kicked Xu Zifeng. This time, he hit him again with a stick, showing no mercy. Xu Zifeng's penis was completely ruined, rendering him infertile. The police found him guilty of multiple crimes, including theft, attempted murder, and misuse of a weapon, and sentenced him to twenty years in prison.
Upon learning of Xu Zifan's murder, Chu Wen rushed back, cutting short her round-the-world trip. She felt deeply guilty, believing she had failed in her responsibilities as a mother and was utterly incapable of protecting Xu Zifan.
Xu Zifan smiled and comforted her, "Mom, these kinds of things are unpredictable. None of us expected it. Besides, I'm fine now. All the people who have a grudge against us are in jail. I'm safe. Don't worry."
Dr. Lin chimed in, "Zifan is right, Chuwen. Don't overthink it; it's bad for your health. You're fine now."
Xu Zifan raised an eyebrow when he heard the way he was addressed. Didn't he used to call him "Young Master Xu" and "Ms. Chu"? Seeing the caring and adoring look in Dr. Lin's eyes when he looked at Chu Wen, Xu Zifan felt like he had discovered a new continent.
Before he could figure it out, Dr. Lin came to him for drinks and a chat after Chu Wen fell asleep that night. "Zifan, I want to tell you something. I'm pursuing your mother. I love her very much and admire her. I hope to start a family with her and I hope to get your approval."
Xu Zifan swirled his wine glass, his eyes sharp as he looked at him. "You're seven years younger than my mother, and her health is worse than others. Have you really thought this through? You know what happened to Xu Maotong. I won't let anyone who hurts my mother get away with it."
Dr. Lin adjusted her non-prescription glasses, showing no sign of being intimidated. Instead, she smiled and said, "I've thought this through carefully. I used to focus on medicine and always looked down on relationships, considering them a waste of time. But after your mother woke up, my gaze began to follow her, and I was deeply attracted to her. This round-the-world trip has given me the opportunity to take care of her and understand her. I'm certain that I love her, as much as I love medicine. I promise to love her for the rest of my life and never let her be sad."
Xu Zifan secretly grumbled, realizing that his suggestion of the trip had pushed his mother into someone else's arms. He felt a bit annoyed, like a cabbage he had painstakingly raised had been eaten by a pig. However, he knew that the companionship of a partner and the companionship of children were different, and it depended on Chu Wen's feelings. He fully respected Chu Wen's choice and wanted his mother to be happy.
The next day, when Xu Zifan accompanied Chu Wen for a walk, he asked her what she thought of Dr. Lin. Chu Wen was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "He told you? Actually, I feel a bit strange. I thought that meeting Xu Maotong in this life would leave me heartbroken, but after taking revenge and going on a trip, I found that I am not averse to feelings because of the past. Dr. Lin is a good person. If you can accept him, I think I will consider accepting him."
Xu Zifan put his arm around her shoulder and said with a smile, "Mom, if you like it, just give it a try. I'm your strongest support. You don't have to be afraid of anything. Just go forward and follow your heart. Do whatever you want for the rest of your life. I'll always be behind you."
Chu Wen and he smiled at each other. Although they were mother and son, Chu Wen's mental age was only in her early twenties; they were more like siblings. This was also why she and Dr. Lin got along so well. Dr. Lin was 43 years old, even more mature and stable than Chu Wen. Chu Wen felt very safe with him. She grew up in a warm family and longed for one herself. Not having been traumatized by Xu Maotong was the greatest fortune of her life.
During the wedding preparations, everyone learned that Dr. Lin came from a family of doctors, with considerable wealth and high social standing. Xu Zifan had already investigated Dr. Lin's background and knew more than others. Dr. Lin had earned a considerable amount of money simply by publishing papers and researching patents. He was a person dedicated to medical research and also a very persistent individual. If he fell in love with Chu Wen, he would definitely treat her well.
The Lin family had waited so many years for Dr. Lin to finally get married. Although Chu Wen was too old to have children, they were content to see Dr. Lin settled down and have a family. So they put on a lavish wedding.
Xu Zifan took Chu Wen's hand and personally handed her over to Dr. Lin, smiling as he said, "I'm entrusting my mother to you. Please treat her well."
Dr. Lin held Chu Wen's hand tightly and earnestly promised, "I will treat her like a precious jewel and take good care of her."
Dr. Lin looked at Chu Wen with tender eyes, and Xu Zifan stepped aside reassuredly to listen to them recite their vows and exchange rings. Having transmigrated so many times, this was his first time marrying his mother, but it wasn't bad. After all, his father was such a scumbag! His father looked like an eighty-year-old man, while his mother was young and beautiful, appearing to be only in her early forties. Now she was marrying a young and vigorous medical elite; the old man must be furious!
Xu Zifan curled the corners of his mouth and the next day anonymously sent his sterilization report and Xu Zifeng's "disability" report to Xu Maotong, along with several newspapers reporting on Chu Wen's wedding of the century.
The first letter someone sent to Xu Maotong was quite thick. When the caregiver asked if he wanted to see it, Xu Maotong blinked and nodded repeatedly, desperately indicating he wanted to. For safety reasons, the caregiver simply unfolded the two folded papers and placed them in front of Xu Maotong. He immediately saw the report stating that Xu Zifan had undergone tubal ligation a year prior, and Xu Zifeng had suffered a lower body injury; both had lost their fertility!
Xu Maotong only had these two sons in his entire life. Their inability to have children meant that Xu Maotong's lineage was over! He had previously comforted himself by saying that Xu Zifan's son was also his grandson, and even if the Xu family fell, Xu Zifan's business would continue to be passed down through generations. The Xu family wasn't finished; the Xu family's legacy wasn't truly destroyed in his hands. But now that he knew Xu Zifan couldn't have children, and even the hope from Xu Zifeng's side was gone, his blood rushed to his head, and his heart raced!
Seeing this, the caregiver quickly pressed the call button by the bedside to give Xu Maotong first aid, and the newspaper in his hand fell onto the bed.
Several newspapers featured large photos of Chu Wen's happy smile and her handsome groom, with Xu Zifan standing to the side, smiling as he watched them. The headlines read: "Wedding of the Century, Rebirth of Happiness: Ms. Chu Emerges from Her Cocoon, Embracing a Blissful Life."
Xu Maotong's eyes bulged, his face flushed, and his lips turned purple. That was his woman! She had married a handsome young man while he was bedridden with a serious illness! Suddenly, he recalled their wedding night, how Chu Wen had been gentle and considerate towards him, her eyes filled with adoration.
He could feel the warmth of home every day when he returned. But he didn't care; he was preoccupied with Liang Yujie outside and didn't even glance at Chu Wen.
Now Chu Wen's gentleness and thoughtfulness belong to someone else; that man will possess her, and even Xu Zifan supports them, acknowledging that man as his father. Xu Maotong's wife and son are now someone else's!
Xu Maotong stared intently at the photo in the newspaper, then suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, collapsed, and gradually stopped breathing with his eyes wide open, dying with his eyes wide open.
The doctor rushed in, but it was too late to save her. He shook his head, asked the caregiver about the cause of the illness, and notified the police. The police investigated but couldn't find the source of the letter. Without evidence, speculation was useless, and the matter was dropped.
When Xu Maotong died, Xu Zifan was on a yacht at sea, sending his mother and stepfather onto a helicopter to begin their honeymoon.
Most of his employees were on the yacht. After receiving news of Xu Maotong's death, Xu Zifan ordered people to open champagne and set off fireworks. Everyone got high and enjoyed a yacht party!
Having successfully completed his mission of infuriating his scumbag father, Xu Zifan's mission of making his mother happy is also progressing smoothly, and he begins his revelry.
After five-star hotels, horse farms, and golf courses, he opened eco-parks, farmhouses, wineries, hot spring resorts, underground racetracks, shooting clubs, extreme sports clubs, auction houses, and other businesses, encompassing almost all the places where the wealthy would spend their money. All businesses bearing the name "Zifan" are paradises of entertainment.
Xu Zifan expanded these industries worldwide, becoming the richest man in China within twenty years, surpassing the Xu family's former glory. People say Xu Zifan truly deserves the title of the most savvy socialite, respectfully calling him an "entertainment tycoon." Here, "entertainment" doesn't refer to the entertainment industry, but rather to the entertainment of the ultra-wealthy.
Xu Zifan never married and frequently updated his Weibo, showing everyone his carefree and unrestrained life. His fan base grew, and many were influenced by his positive personality, yet they called him "The Great Demon King" throughout his life, believing that this title was closer to his true character and better reflected his abilities than "male god."
With such a domineering son protecting her, Chu Wen's remaining years were very easy. With Dr. Lin's meticulous care, she spent twenty happy years. Considering her physical condition, it was truly a miracle that she lived to be seventy.
Xu Zifan dedicated his life to protecting his mother and cherishing his fans, and his charitable work was countless. When he passed away, he donated all his assets to the country and received the highest honors in his posthumous honors.
He returned to the void, sorted out his feelings, adjusted his state, and after a long time, began his new life again.