The Liu family of Dongshi has historically been an affiliate of the Shen family, with their rise and development tethered closely to them. Tracing back three generations, the Liu ancestors were merely household servants to the Shen family. It was not until the grandfather of Liu Ruyan saved Elder Shen in his youth that their fortunes shifted.
Elder Shen, filled with gratitude for his life, granted them leave to develop their affairs in Dongshi. Upon arriving in the city, the Liu family possessed few roots, but with the support of the Long family, they gradually secured their footing. Today, the Liu family holds a small measure of fame in Dongshi, with business interests spanning multiple sectors and a solid influence in local commercial and social circles. Yet, regardless of their growth, they have never forgotten their origins; most of the money they have earned over the years is still turned over to the Shen family. While the Shen family does not particularly care for these funds, the head of the Liu family insists on settling accounts on time every year, a gesture meant to signal that the Liu family remains, first and foremost, people of the Shen family.
The current generation of the Liu family is thin on heirs, consisting only of two daughters. The eldest, Liu Ruyan, has been exceptionally bright since childhood. Much like her mother, she possesses a high aptitude for medicine. Under the family’s meticulous guidance, it has been decided that she will take over her fathe…
Chapter 487