The brothers Xu Haitao and Xu Haitian had a rather arduous fate. Many years ago, their father went into the mountains to hunt, hoping to bag some game to supplement their household income and improve their family's life. Tragically, he encountered an accident and perished in the forest. This upheaval struck like a bolt from the blue, instantly plunging the family into a desperate situation. Misfortunes never come singly; unable to bear the immense shock, their mother fell ill soon after and never recovered.
At that time, Xu Village was known as a poverty-stricken area, and the entire village’s economic conditions were extremely dire. Though the fellow villagers wanted to help, they were often limited by their own means. Trapped in the plight of poverty and illness, it wasn't long before their mother also passed away, leaving the young brothers to rely on their grandmother for survival. Fortunately, the villagers of Xu Village were simple and kind; they helped out however they could, whether by donating money or contributing labor. It was through everyone’s concerted efforts that the brothers managed to scrape by.
Xu Shu knew clearly that if he wanted to firmly establish himself in the complex city of Sijiu City and build a successful career, he would need a group of loyal, completely trustworthy people by his side. These childhood friends from Xu Village, with whom he had grown up, were undoubtedly the best candidates. They knew everything about each other; their bond was d…
Chapter 101