The Tycoon Inheritance

[Notice: Host has acquired 100% assimilation of the present body. All latent emotions and memories from the previous soul are unlocked. Please be aware of initial discomfort.]

A wave of dizziness took over him for a few seconds which was the duration of his hug with Lan Yueran.

When he stood back to talk to her, he noticed the change in her expression. She reached up and cupped his face with both hands. "I was thinking of how you've grown too much but I guess I was wrong. This is the Little Kai I know."

He understood her confusion. His experiences from past lives weren't concealed tightly. It was fully becoming 'Chen Kai' that he looked like the one she originally knew.

Behind them, Su Lian also felt the change in him. He was now the Chen Kai from before and the Chen Kai 'after'. Overall, this is the man she wishes to follow.

"HEY! Take the daughter-in-law inside!" The clattering of the garage gate and the cheerful shout caught their attention. The trio turned towards the noise to see Chi Xuan stepping onto the street as the garage door automatically slid aside.

Chi Rulan followed with a blank expression. He didn't greet Chen Kai or the woman next to him. This wasn't because of his annoyance with the guy but the SUV in front of him.

His parents may not know but their once pauper bastard son arrived driving a foreign brand car that is priced at millions. He worked at a car dealership and has been at a few car expos, Maserati is one of the brands most influential people flock to because of its low-key luxury.

There was one thing he didn't understand – why is Chen Kai driving a car above his pay grade? Well, that counts if he has a job.

"Where do you work?"

Lan Yueran frowned at the abrupt question. Su Lian frowned at this also because this guy didn't greet Kai or her, not even a morning greeting was said yet he asked this question in such a rude manner.

"Brother Rulan. It's great to see you. I was expecting to see you maybe during the holidays? Let's secure the cars then head in. Lian and I are here all day." Chen Kai cut through the awkward atmosphere by taking the initiative to greet Chi Rulan and addressing Chi Xuan's intention.

"The sun is getting higher. Dear, let's head in. Leave the men outside." Lan Yueran gently ushered Su Lian through the front gate.

Chen Kai gave her a reassuring smile before meeting Chi Xuan halfway. "Hi, Uncle." He ignored Chi Rulan's glare then received the old man's hug and answered his familiar welfare questions.

"Xiao Lan drive your car in first then Little Kai will follow since he will be leaving tonight."

Chi Rulan ignored the two and went to his hundred thousand Yuan car.

"Don't be upset with Xiao Lan. He came in last night with a woman and a few large suitcases. He has yet to tell us what is wrong but we know it's something that probably affected his pride." Chi Xuan was trying to keep the subtle relationship between the two afloat.

It will be a good day if their son only says two snide remarks towards Kai and it will be brushed off.

"I'm not bothered. Everyone has their own problems and deals with them accordingly. It's good that he came home for help." Chen Kai didn't put too much thought into Chi Rulan, he understood from the guy's perspective that he was the cause for his social circle to be weak. He may understand but he won't take up responsibility.

Parking the cars in the compound, Chi Xuan helped Chen Kai unload the car while Chi Rulan returned inside.

Expecting to see the woman accompanying Chen Kai to be hosted in the formal living room, he was shocked to hear his mother's voice upstairs in the family room. Curiosity ate at his sullen mood, pushing him to get a first-hand look at this development.

He found Shang Ming stuffed in the single armchair with a plate of fruits in her hand and his mother with the new woman sitting on the large sofa, talking amiably.

The three were embroiled in a conversation with his mother leading. From the gist of things, the talk was about the county and what it had to offer.

Lan Yueran spotted her son and called him over. "Son, this is Lian. Su Lian. Little Kai's wife and college sweetheart," she gushed. This was a broad contrast to how she welcomed Shang Ming.

Su Lian got to her feet and greeted him politely.

"Hello. Nice to meet you." Chi Rulan didn't snub her. He politely bowed in greeting and then took a seat next to Shang Ming, perching on the armrest. "Mom said Kai and you are college sweethearts, did you attend the same college as him or one close by?" he continued.

"Same. We met at Freshmen registration and coincidentally entered the same department – Finance."

"Their love story is so romantic," Shang Ming commented with a hint of envy.

Su Lian laughed softly. "Kai was telling me about Auntie and Uncle's love story when I mentioned ours was a modern fairytale. I'm just happy and content to be with someone on the same wavelength as myself," she commented.

"That's all that matters. Most go through trials to find the right match and some simply don't care. I'm happy both of my sons have found their match. Ah! I can be a happy grandmother soon," Lan Yueran gushed.

Shang Ming and Chi Rulan became tense after hearing the woman's last comment. The former glanced at the now empty plate that was filled with fruits and the soft cushions at her sides. 'Does she know?' she inwardly asked herself.

The latter was on his guard. He knew he had to tell his parents but he was too embarrassed to speak up. Chi Rulan saw himself as a failure who had to run back home to his parents. Seeing Chen Kai return in a luxury car and gain a beautiful wife, his feeling of being a failure grew immensely.

"Um, let's wait a few more years on our side, Auntie," Su Lian spoke up with a high-pitched voice.

Lan Yueran laughed at the blush staining the girl's face. It seems like this one has been thinking of her future in that direction. She glanced at her son and his woman, she couldn't help but feel sad. Her child is so reluctant to share his problems with his old parents. Are they cruel to cut him down further than he already is? She can only wait.

As they were all talking, Chen Kai and Chi Xuan joined them with the former pulling a large suitcase behind him. He moved to the center of the room and sat on the floor without a care. This was partially his home and he was free to act without restraint. When he was about to speak, he spotted Shang Ming.

'Thank heavens; Auntie gave me a heads up. I would have asked about Brother Rulan's last girlfriend if I had seen her earlier,' he exclaimed inwardly.

"Hello. You must be Brother Rulan's wife. I'm Kai. Chen Kai," he said offering his hand to her.

Shang Ming accepted it cautiously. Most were trained and grew up on strict Eastern etiquette and her family prided themselves on this traditionalism. Shaking Chen Kai's hand in greeting, she returned his greeting.

Chen Kai was amused by this.

Seeing him laughing at Shang Ming's actions, Chi Rulan was ready to admonish him for looking down on her. "Aren't you too high on your pedestal? Why are you laughing at Xiao Ming's upbringing?"

"You think too much, Brother Rulan. It's rare for anyone to come across traditional families when the country is 80% integrated with Foreign aspects. Calm down." Chen Kai rolled his eyes at Chi Rulan's bluster. He didn't put him to thought. From young, he knew Chi Rulan had an unreasonable thought process. His logical reasoning and sight were flawed hence his unreasonable claims.

Ignoring the guy, he opened the suitcase and presented everyone with gifts.

The old couple didn't stand on ceremony, they knew Kai bought these things with them in mind.

The younger couple were hesitant. One didn't have a good repertoire with him and the other just met him, how can they accept this?

"You can accept it without pressure. If you don't like it simply, give it away. No harm No foul." His energy isn't to be wasted on minor things.

Chi Rulan looked at Chen Kai's nonchalant action and felt embarrassed. Here he had a chip on his shoulder with the guy yet he was unbothered by his cold attitude towards him. He saw this unbothered act as him acting superior.

There was a conversation going on but he wasn't paying attention. He was thinking about who he should throw this gift to. It's probably a knockoff of a luxury brand with its fancy wrappings. Chen Kai's role in life was set as an orphaned bastard with no background and bound to live a mediocre life. All of this luxury was a front to appease his parents.

Chi Rulan didn't take him seriously but his contempt for him grew.

"…….inheritance used for investment…"

"What?!" Chi Rulan's shout halted their conversation.

"Xiao Lan! What's the meaning of your outburst?" Lan Yueran was startled just like the others by his loud shout. Even Shang Ming who was enraptured by Chen Kai's fairy tale success was startled.

"What did you just say?" He ignored everyone and placed the question at Chen Kai's feet. How can he be so lucky to get rich as easy as that? There's no way it can be real.

"Ummm…. Oh. It turns out my mother left a sizeable inheritance for me and I used most of it for investment. Was that it?"

" How can you get an inheritance? You're an orphan. Where were these relatives when your mother died? Is this some farce you concocted to get rid of your bastard status to show off to those idiots? That story is so fake. You should try again." The questioning tone and sneer in his voice made them all speechless.

The old Chi couple's faces grew hot with embarrassment. They couldn't understand how the child they cared for and who grew up under their principles could be so unreasonably callous. Anger and disappointment were now written on their face.

Shang Ming stared at Chi Rulan in disbelief. She subconsciously touched her stomach with a million thoughts rampaging in her head. "Excuse me." Her soft words were clearly heard in the tense silence. She excused herself re-thinking her decision of accompanying this man.

Chen Kai, the bearer of the heavy contempt emanating from Chi Rulan got to his feet and silently eyed the man. He never considered him as a 'brother', in his eyes, Chi Rulan was an existence he could both tolerate and ignore. This was his fate – his mother died at a young age, his father is unknown and the knowledge of relatives is unclear – an orphan.

He understood that it's a role he plays but that doesn't give anyone the right to think that he can't have any success in life.

His temper has always been good. His past transmigrations have tempered it greatly. But. He's presently assimilated with the remaining fragments of the past soul, Chi Rulan's words has struck his iron wall temper, shaking it a little.

How interesting.

Chuckling to himself, he moved his gaze from the man to prevent himself from striking him down. Chen Kai didn't expect the old soul to have such a fierce fire in him.

"Auntie. Uncle. I will take Lian down to relax."

Su Lian sensed his anger and quickly rushed to his side. Even though Chen Kai didn't say a word to Chi Rulan that didn't stop her from glaring at him.

Chi Rulan scowled at her, thinking how rude this naïve woman was. He was about to speak up when his mother spoke up.

"Rulan, I think it's time that we have that delayed talk, don't you think?"

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In Nanjing, a young man of twelve was escorted by a bodyguard in casual wear. "Is this the place young master?" the man asked.

The meeting place Chen Yan's classmate sent was in the business district's lower area. There isn't much activity here, mostly office buildings, clothing stores, internet cafes, and hole-in-the-wall restaurants. Overall it was a place where rich brats won't necessarily deem a hang-out spot.

Returning to the impromptu chat group that was created, he sent a perfunctory message.

Chen Yan: I'm here.

Male Classmate 1: Five minutes away.

Male Classmate 2: Why are you all so early? I'm coming, my mother has me in one of her lectures.

Female Classmate 1: I'm near. Chen Yan, can you make an order for us? We'll repay the bill.

Male Classmate 3: My car is rounding the corner.

Female Classmate 2: Stuck in traffic. Chen Yan, you can buy anything, we are not picky.

Male Classmate 4: I'll be late.

Male Classmate 5: I have to cancel, my father just roped me into something.

Male Classmate 1: Sucks.

Chen Yan read the nonsensical chat and demands. Five minutes passed and the ones who claimed that they are near were anywhere to be seen. He wasn't replying, he wanted to see how long they would play. He had his bodyguard order a light meal for both of them when he entered one of the restaurants that was somewhat busy.

Chen Yan sent a message when it was nearing ten minutes.

Chen Yan: Done. I'm at Fortune Sun Restaurant and already ordered for everyone. Are any of you near? The food will be cold.

Male classmate 1: Thanks, bro.

Female Classmate 2: That's so nice of you.

He laughed drily at the pretentious chat. It was clear that he was set up. If he had to guess their next move – they would think of some plan to humiliate him on the next school day. Exiting the app, he went to another and fiddled with his phone for a few seconds.

Chen Yan sighed. Modern kids have learned the art of deception so early.

The bodyguard gave him a curious look.

"Brother was right. These kids are pure condescending brats working on borrowed brains with one cell in it. I lose the bet."

Bodyguard: …..