Fukang Residential Area.
It was the oldest residential complex in Shanhai City.
Those who once lived there had long since moved to more prosperous areas.
Due to the sparse population, wild grass grew in abundance, the ground was uneven, and a sense of desolation pervaded the surroundings.
Scanning the area, Chu Fan suddenly thought that his mother's benefactors should not continue to live in a place like this.
He immediately took out his phone.
"Help me buy a villa in the most prosperous area of Shanhai City and transfer the ownership to the couple who rescued my mother."
Following the address to locate the building number, and after confirming it was correct, Chu Fan raised his hand and knocked on the door.
The couple who had rescued his mother were named Chen Tao, the husband, and Du Haixia, the wife.
Du Haixia opened the door. Seeing a stranger, her face was filled with confusion and nervousness.
"Aunt Du, hello."
Chu Fan bowed slightly, his demeanor extremely polite and respectful.
If the Five Great War Emperors, Guan Hongyun, and others were to witness this scene, they would be utterly astonished.
"Are you... a friend of Xiao Cheng?"
Du Haixia mistook Chu Fan for her son, Chen Yicheng's friend.
Chu Fan shook his head, a smile on his face. "Aunt Du, my name is Chu Fan. I wonder if my mother mentioned me three years ago."
"Three years ago, my mother was injured, and it was you who saved her."
Du Haixia suddenly realized, her voice filled with excitement. "You... you are Xiao Yu's son, Xiao Fan?"
"Yes, I am Xiao Fan."
Du Haixia's smile broadened, and she quickly stepped aside to invite Chu Fan into the house.
"Haixia, who is it? Is it that rascal Xiao Cheng?"
Chen Tao's voice, tinged with anger, could be heard from inside the room.
As Du Haixia led Chu Fan into the room, she replied, "No, it's Xiao Fan, the son of Xiao Yu who recuperated at our home three years ago."
The air inside the room was stale, filled with a strong musty odor and the smell of urine.
Chen Tao, lying in bed, turned his head with difficulty to look at Chu Fan.
"Xiao Fan, our home is not in good condition. I'm sorry you have to see this!"
"My husband had a car accident and can only lie in bed now, making many things inconvenient!"
Du Haixia explained helplessly, her face flushed with embarrassment.
Chu Fan shook his head. "Aunt Du, it's alright."
He walked to the bedside and bowed slightly. "Uncle Chen, hello. I am Qin Yu's son. I recently returned to Shanhai City and specifically came to visit you!"
Chen Tao struggled to sit up. "Xiao Fan, you are very thoughtful."
To facilitate their conversation, Du Haixia suddenly suggested they move to the living room.
Chu Fan understood; she was worried that he couldn't bear the strange smell in the room.
Chen Tao also wanted to chat in the living room, so Chu Fan had to help the immobile Chen Tao into a wheelchair, taking the opportunity to assess his injuries.
His intention in coming here was to repay a debt of gratitude.
The best way to do so was to solve all of his benefactors' problems.
After a quick assessment, Chu Fan confirmed that Chen Tao's nerves were damaged, which was why he couldn't move his lower body.
In the outside world, this condition was considered virtually incurable.
However, Chu Fan, who had brought many good things from the Eternal Hall, didn't take this illness seriously.
He was confident that he could enable Chen Tao to walk upright within five days.
However, one matter at a time, so he didn't rush to mention it.
"Xiao Fan, is your mother doing well?"
Chen Tao asked, and Du Haixia also cast a curious glance.
Chu Fan smiled wryly. "It's like this, Uncle Chen. I've been abroad for many years. I've just returned and am looking for my mother."
"After she left your home, she completely disappeared!"
"I've come here, on one hand, to visit you and repay your kindness in saving my mother."
"On the other hand, I'd like to ask if my mother mentioned where she was going when she left."
Just then, the door was suddenly pushed open.
Chen Yicheng entered, his hair dyed in three colors, his arms covered in tattoos, and exuding an air of street toughness.
Du Haixia quickly got up.
"Xiao Cheng, come quickly, let me introduce you."
"Do you remember Aunt Qin who was recovering at our home three years ago?"
"This is her son, Chu Fan. He just returned from abroad and came specifically to visit us."
Chen Yicheng nodded slightly at Chu Fan.
After scanning the room, he frowned and stared at Chu Fan. "Did you come empty-handed?"
Chu Fan was taken aback, and his expression immediately became awkward.
He had been too anxious and had come in a hurry, forgetting to bring a gift.
Visiting someone empty-handed was indeed inappropriate.
The main reason was that in the past, such matters were always handled by his subordinates, and he never had to worry about them.
Ji Ningyue had prepared many good things and placed them in the car's trunk, planning for Chu Fan to bring them.
However, Chu Fan had left without listening to her completely, leading to this awkward situation.
"Heh!"
Seeing Chu Fan remain silent, Chen Yicheng let out a cold laugh. "You returned from abroad, didn't you?"
"If you didn't bring gifts, you must have money, right?"
"Take out some money to show your sincerity!"
"You beast, what are you saying?"
Chen Tao glared at his son, wishing he could slap him if he were able to move.
A guest is a guest.
How could one openly demand gifts or money from a guest?
Du Haixia was extremely vexed by her son's behavior and also said angrily, "Xiao Cheng, what kind of talk is that?"
"Xiao Fan is a guest, you can't be so rude."
Chen Yicheng, clearly in his rebellious phase, paid no heed to his parents' words.
He sneered. "So what if he's a guest? Is a guest not a person?"
"Three years ago, his mother ate at our house and lived in our house, and then left without a word. What's wrong with me asking for some money?"
"If it weren't for his mother leaving without a word, my father wouldn't have been hit by a car while looking for her?"
"If it weren't for my father's car accident, would our family have had to move to this dilapidated place?"
Chen Tao glared angrily at Chen Yicheng, while Du Haixia didn't know how to respond.
"Where's the money?"
Chen Yicheng reached out his hand towards Chu Fan.
Chu Fan also did not have money on him.
He had never been interested in money and hadn't touched it in years.
"I don't have money on me. I'll have someone send it over!"
As Chu Fan spoke, he took out his phone, preparing to ask Ji Ningyue to send money.
"Forget it!"
"Have someone send money, how much? One thousand? Two thousand?"
"Do you think one or two thousand can bring any change to my family?"
"I've seen people like you many times!"
After giving Chu Fan a contemptuous look, Chen Yicheng walked back into the room.
Seeing Chu Fan about to make another call, Du Haixia suddenly stepped forward and put her hand on his.
"Xiao Fan, there's no need for that!"
"I've been busy making money and taking care of your uncle for the past two years, and I've neglected to discipline Xiao Cheng. His words can be a bit harsh, but please don't take it to heart."
"We are happy just because you came; you don't need to bring anything."
Feeling somewhat guilty for his oversight, Chu Fan said, "Aunt Du, it was my oversight. I apologize for causing you to see my shortcomings!"
"I'll have someone send money over right away!"
Seeing Chu Fan's persistence, Chen Tao struggled to say, "Xiao Fan, are you looking down on Uncle Chen and Aunt Du?"
"If you dare to have someone send money over, then leave now. We don't welcome you."
His tone was firm and severe, showing no hint of joking.
Not wanting to be driven out, Chu Fan had to put his phone away for the moment.
Recalling his earlier arrangements, he said, "Uncle Chen, Aunt Du, I've bought you a house. You can decide when it's suitable to move in!"
"Ah..."
"Xiao Fan, you..."