The Amazing Son-in-Law [The Charismatic Charlie Wade] (Chinese name) Chapter: 4719

This story is about the mountains and the people connected to them.

In the United States, there’s a man who earns a good income. He supports his wife, children, and grandchildren back in China, even though his family is not wealthy there. Over the years, he has sent his family about 10 million RMB to help them live comfortably. He believes this money is enough for them to get by, unlike Mei Yuzhen’s family, who are in trouble. Even though Mei Yuzhen’s family is facing difficulties, he feels secure knowing his own family is safe.

As he thinks about this, he feels proud and can’t help but laugh to himself. “Mei Yuzhen, look where you are now! You used to boss everyone around, but now you’ve lost your power. I don’t feel sorry for you at all.”

He believes that when one person falls, another rises. For a long time, he envied Mei Yuzhen for making more money than him. Now, with her assets gone, he feels like he has surpassed her.

Feeling satisfied, he pretends to comfort Mei Yuzhen. “Sister Mei, remember, money isn’t everything. As long as you’re alive and well, you can always make more. You’re in the United States now, so you’re safe from the troubles back home. Just hang in there for a few years, and you might have a chance to start over!”

Mei Yuzhen, however, stares blankly ahead, feeling lost and defeated.

“It’s easy for you to say,” Mei Yuzhen exclaimed, frustration bubbling over. “All my hard work over the last 20 years has been wiped away in an instant! This means everything I’ve done was for nothing! If I want to get my lost money back, it will take at least another 20 years. How can I possibly have that much time left? I’m over 50 now, and I should be retiring and going back to China to enjoy my life! But now, I have nothing left. My husband and son are in jail. If I had known this would happen, I might as well have stayed in my country!”

As she spoke, she slapped her hands against her face, crying out, “I’ve worked hard for over 20 years, but it all feels like a waste… What have I been doing all this time?”

Man Yingjie quickly stepped in. “Aunt Mei, please don’t act on impulse! We still have business to take care of. Right now, your top priority is to make more money. If your husband and son get out of jail and you don’t have any money, what will you do?”

Man Jinshan nodded in agreement. “That’s right, Sister Mei. For money laundering, the longest sentence is ten years, right? If you behave well, they might reduce the sentence. You’ll still be in your 40s and 50s when you get out. That’s not too bad! Plus, you have eight, no, nine grandchildren. If you don’t pull yourself together, what will happen to them?”

Hearing this, Mei Yuzhen suddenly focused. “You’re right… I need to make money… I have to earn enough so I can move to Southeast Asia and take care of my children and grandchildren.”

With newfound determination, she jumped to her feet. “Get in the car, quickly! We need to get to Mexico as soon as possible!”

Man Jinshan nodded, ready to follow her lead.

Man Jinshan hurried to help Mei Yuzhen back to the car when his cell phone rang unexpectedly. He quickly pulled it out and saw that his daughter-in-law was calling. His heart raced with worry.

He hesitated to answer, mumbling to himself, “Why is my daughter-in-law calling? It can’t be anything good…”

Mei Yuzhen’s eyes widened in alarm, and she exclaimed, “Something must be wrong!”

Feeling panicked, Man Jinshan answered the call, his voice shaking as he said, “Hello…?”

Before he could finish, his daughter-in-law’s sobs filled the line. “Dad, Mom and Xuemin have been arrested by the police! They said they are suspected of money laundering. They also mentioned seizing the family’s assets… What should I do? Can you come back quickly and help? I don’t know what’s happening…”

Once carefree and amused by Mei Yuzhen’s earlier antics, Man Jinshan suddenly felt darkness closing in. Overwhelmed, he lost consciousness and collapsed to the ground.