Chapter 347 The Most Generous Younger Brother
But Zi Yisheng harbored regret. Although Min Xing's choice had angered him at the time, he truly felt the loss of a friend.
After all, in recent years, he'd made few true friends, and Min Xing was the only one.
Min Xing had always stood behind him, accompanying him through happiness, pain, and melancholy, always drawing closer by sacrificing himself.
That was why, when Min Xing chose Han Yuyan, Zi Yisheng had felt a genuine sense of betrayal.
"Min Xing, if you had another chance, would you still do the same thing?"
This was a question Zi Yisheng wanted to know, and Min Xing had pondered deeply.
Min Xing got up from the ground and sat opposite Zi Yisheng, looking at him with sincere eyes.
"I've thought about this question seriously. When I chose to save Han Yuyan's life, I knew you would be angry. So I waited where I was, for your men to come and capture us. Because even though it was a difficult choice to repay a debt of gratitude, I didn't want to deceive you. In the more than ten years we've known each other, I've never lied to you.
If I had another chance, I would still repay the debt. But I wouldn't beg you to let Han Yuyan go again. Instead, I would wait for you to finish your revenge and then offer my help. After all, you have a grievance, and I shouldn't have gotten involved. I could repay my debt of gratitude by saving his life."
Zi Yisheng looked at Min Xing, who was as stubborn as ever. He couldn't refuse when Han Yuyan offered help. He could have sent the man away immediately, but he waited for Zi Yisheng to capture him.
This man put Zi Yisheng in a dilemma: he regretted letting him go, but forgiving him felt like swallowing bile. Seeing the wronged expression on his face, Zi Yisheng finally made a decision.
"Will you still owe favors in the future?"
Min Xing, who had been awaiting his judgment, was surprised by this unexpected turn from his "Boss Zi."
"No more. I'd rather die myself than have someone save me. Damn it, repaying a life-saving debt is too difficult these days."
Zi Yisheng glared at the flippant Min Xing.
"It's clearly you who can't distinguish between the definition of gratitude. Han Yuyan was just doing his duty then. Even if he got injured saving you, he'd only receive gratitude, not a life-saving debt. You're supposed to be the young master of the Min family, yet I don't see other Min family members repaying it. You're the only one clinging to this sentiment without changing your approach."
Min Xing felt embarrassed. Han Yuyan had indeed been on a mission, and saving him was his duty. However, he was injured because of it, and his personality had changed drastically, which always made Min Xing soft-hearted towards Han Yuyan.
"I understand. You know I'm single-minded. Once I set my mind on something, it's hard to let go. It's the same with you. You're my friend for life. I wouldn't let go even if I had to beg you for the rest of my life."
Zi Yisheng's heart ached with a sweet pain, the kind that comes from being cared for and valued. This was also why he couldn't be truly harsh. How could he be ruthless to someone willing to beg for forgiveness for a lifetime?
"Alright, look at your pathetic state. From now on, clear your head. If this happens again, you won't be forgiven even in your next life."
Min Xing nodded vigorously, wiping away the tears that had welled up.
"Will you still be my best friend like before? No awkwardness in our hearts, just like always."
"Yes, go home and cry, you hopeless case."
Min Xing threw caution to the wind, threw an arm around Zi Yisheng's shoulders, and said,
"I'm hopeless, so what? Who dares to laugh at me? As long as we're good, everyone else is nothing. We'll be lone swordsmen again, sweeping across the land."
These were the wild boasts they had made in their youth when they had decided to be friends, promising to understand and help each other, to strive for the best in their respective fields, and to watch each other's backs.
Zi Yisheng pushed Min Xing away, but a faint smile appeared on his face.
"Go choose two more medicinal fields for Shengge. My wife needs a lot of medicinal ingredients."
"Got it, Boss Zi! I thought I gave her too few before. I'll pick five more medicinal fields for little sister-in-law."
"Deal with Mo Lin yourself. Get his forgiveness. He's from the Ye family; don't make things difficult for me."
"Understood! I'll use my thirty-six entanglements and seventy-two traps to make young Mo Lin forgive this old rascal."
Min Xing was genuinely happy. As long as he got Boss Zi's forgiveness first, he would do his best to make amends for the harm caused by Han Yuyan.
"Boss Zi, you got engaged without me. Should I throw another party for you and little sister-in-law? This way, I can make up for not participating in the most important moment of your lives.
You don't know, I had even prepared your wedding gift, and I secretly followed you. But afraid of ruining your happiest moment, I didn't dare to show my face and sat far away with Min De all night."
Zi Yisheng sighed inwardly. He definitely would have wanted his good friend to participate in the most important moment of his life, but what was missed was missed. He couldn't throw another party just for this fool.
"Bring the congratulatory gift. Did you prepare it only to keep it hidden? Also, why are you so stupid? It's good you didn't participate; I was afraid you'd mess up my engagement party."
Min Xing pouted as he went home, rummaged through a box for the prepared gift, and headed straight for the village clinic.
"Hmph, if you don't let me host it, I'll host it anyway."
Ye Shengge thus welcomed her third visitor of the day. Seeing Min Xing's expression, she knew her partner's decision.
In truth, Ye Shengge didn't feel much anger towards Min Xing. After all, everyone had different points of adherence. There had been resentment, but it had faded with time and Min Xing's significant efforts.
The only one to pity was the innocent Little Tiantian, who had suffered the most but didn't even have the chance to express her emotions.
This was the only point of lingering regret for Ye Shengge, so she still felt conflicted when facing Min Xing.
"Congratulations."
"Hehe, Little Sister-in-law, I want to apologize to you again. I was confused, I was selfish, but I will make amends, with my entire life. I will even take care of Little Tiantian for the rest of my life."
Ye Shengge frowned. She finally understood why Min Xing had insisted on protecting Han Yuyan at the time. This man took promises very seriously. If he made a mistake, he would make amends for a lifetime. Was this man a fool?
"Hehe, you don't need to spend your life making amends for me. As for Little Tiantian, you do bear a great responsibility, as you personally let go of the enemy who almost killed her.
As for how you will make amends, that's up to you."
Min Xing sighed when he thought of Little Tiantian. Although he had been diligently treating Little Tiantian these days, the results were not very significant, which was his helplessness.
"Little Sister-in-law, I know I was wrong. I want to take Little Tiantian abroad. I want to find the teacher who taught me back then and have her examine Little Tiantian. It would be the greatest amends I can make for Little Tiantian."
Everyone present, not just Ye Shengge but also Elder Fan and Elder Dang, looked at Min Xing. They hadn't expected him to go this far for a child who had been harmed by others, and for his promise.
"Do you know that going abroad now might mean you can't come back? Are you willing to give up everything in the country?"
Min Xing, however, seemed unconcerned and puffed out his chest somewhat foolishly.
"I don't know about others, but if I want to go out, I won't be unable to return."
Well, their worry was unfounded; he was another big shot.
"Then you'll have to discuss it with Mo Lin. He won't let you take Little Tiantian away alone. Even if he agrees, he'll surely want to go with you."
"Of course. I want Mo Lin to witness Little Tiantian's recovery with his own eyes and then, naturally, forgive my mistake."
At this moment, Ye Shengge's conflict completely disappeared. Instead, she felt quite impressed with Min Xing.
"Then I hope you can bring good news to Little Tiantian. Little Tiantian is fortunate to have met you."
"Hehe, this is nothing. I travel all over the world frequently. I'm happy to be able to go out."
Min Xing suddenly handed the box in his hand to Ye Shengge with both hands.
"Little Sister-in-law, this is the engagement gift I prepared for you and Boss Zi in advance. Although I didn't give it on the day, it's still meticulously prepared. I hope you like it."
Ye Shengge smiled and took the box. As she opened it, her eyes lit up.
"A conjoined ginseng! This is truly rare!"
Elder Fan and Elder Dang immediately pushed Min Xing aside.
"A conjoined ginseng over five hundred years old. This is no longer just a medicinal ingredient; it's an heirloom treasure."
Ye Shengge seemed to recall seeing news in her previous life about someone auctioning a conjoined ginseng for a hundred years, which sold for twenty-five million at the time.
This was a congratulatory gift from a big shot to her, worth at least fifty million. What a grand gesture!
"This is too valuable. Are you really going to give it to me?"
Min Xing waved his hand proudly, his loyalty as vast as the heavens.
"What I give away, I never regret. Besides, this is nothing. I will give you many things you like in the future.
Oh, right, I've chosen five medicinal fields to give to you. Little Sister-in-law, have someone take over them."
Ye Shengge pressed her forehead. She suspected her status as a Ye family heiress in her previous life was fake. The person in front of her was the real wealthy one, presenting an engagement gift worth at least fifty million, plus five medicinal fields.
And the key was that the previous few medicinal fields he had given her, each at least ten acres, provided enough annual output to support her black market medicinal ingredient business. With five more, how much money was she receiving from him each year!
"Accept it. Don't be polite with this kid. This is just a fraction of his worth."
Zi Yisheng's equally generous voice sounded from behind Ye Shengge.
"Are you both this extravagant?"
"That's for you. He's very stingy with others. He's known as 'Min the Rooster' for his tendency to fleece others."
Ye Shengge calmed herself down. She was, after all, a Ye family heiress and couldn't be so easily impressed.
"Comparing your wealth, who is richer?"
No answer was needed. The way Min Xing raised his head again made it clear.
Ye Shengge patted Zi Yisheng's shoulder, somewhat regretfully.
"It seems you still have to work harder, Boss Zi. You're not as rich as your younger brother."
Zi Yisheng almost choked with anger. He wasn't in the business world, after all. Besides, he wasn't much worse off than this kid Min Xing.