Chapter 23 — The Beggar Husband Turns Out to Be a Dragon

A few weeks after that important meeting, the atmosphere in the Anh Duong villa completely changed, with no trace of the coldness and judgment that had haunted the previous months. Mrs. Lam Bich Van, who used to be the most vehement opponent, now uses proud words every time Bach Tranh is mentioned, and even actively brags to her friends in the afternoon tea club about her "special son-in-law", although of course she cannot reveal details about his true identity.

"How is Mr. Bach Tranh these days?" She inquired every time she met Tuyet Nhi, her tone was kind and considerate like never before, completely different from the cold, judgmental look of the past. "Remember to remind him to take care of his health and not to overwork."

Tuyet Nhi couldn't help but laugh at her stepmother's sudden change in attitude, but she also felt the sincerity in it, no longer the fakeness for the sake of appearance like before.

One afternoon, Mrs. Bich Van personally went into the kitchen and personally cooked a nutritious soup, asking Tuyet Nhi to bring it to Bach Tranh, saying that she heard people say this dish is good for people who have just recovered from illness. Tuyet Nhi held the warm soup box in her hand and couldn't help but feel nostalgic when thinking of the image of her once cold and harsh stepmother, now meticulously caring for her son-in-law.

"Mom, when did you cook this dish?" She asked, her voice mixed with surprise and emotion. She didn't expect her stepmother to take the trouble to go into the kitchen for someone she once despised.

"I learned it from a friend." Ms. Bich Van replied, a bit embarrassed. "Don't think too much, I just want to make up for what I wrongly treated him before."

Giang Bao Son changed in a completely different way. He began to proactively go to Bach Tranh to learn, not about the secrets of the dragon clan, but about the sharp thinking in business that he had shown through many times helping his family overcome difficulties.

"Brother-in-law, can you show me how to analyze an investment deal like you did to help the company escape the last crisis?" He asked, his voice full of respect, so different from his previous disdainful attitude, that even he was surprised at his own change.

"Okay, sit down here, I'll explain." Bach Tranh replied, smiling, without repeating the harsh words that Bao Son had given him in the past.

Those informal study sessions gradually became a weekly habit between the two brothers-in-law. Bao Son, from a young boy used to being pampered, gradually learned how to seriously analyze the market, learned to recognize the value of patience and careful calculation instead of just relying on the family's reputation. He began to contribute more substantive opinions in group meetings, making Giang Chan Hung himself surprised at his son's rapid growth.

"You've changed so much, I haven't gotten used to it yet." Giang Chan Hung joked that he once witnessed Bao Son present a rather astute investment analysis to the board of directors.

"I'm just learning to be worthy of what I have, Dad." Bao Son replied, looking gratefully at Bach Tranh.

As for business, after overcoming the crisis caused by Do Thanh Lam, Chan Hung Group, with the silent but effective support of Bach Tranh, had made outstanding progress. Through Chuong Dich Pham and the extensive network of relationships that the dragon clan had quietly built for many generations in the human world, Bach Tranh introduced Giang Chan Hung to many valuable investment cooperation opportunities and reputable partners that the group had previously had difficulty accessing.

"The new urban area project has officially been signed, and with additional capital from Tinh Van Holdings fund, we can double the scale compared to the original plan." The CFO reported at the board meeting, his voice full of excitement. "The group's shares have rebounded, even exceeding pre-crisis levels."

Giang Chan Hung, sitting in the chair position, could not hide his satisfied smile, his eyes sparkled with pride as he looked around the meeting room full of excited faces. The nickname "God of Wealth" that the business world still calls him is now even more worthy, although few people know that a large part of his recent business fortunes come from the silent help of his special son-in-law.

As for Do Thanh Lam, after the defamation plot was exposed, Vuong Tin Group fell into a serious reputational crisis, lost many important partners, and was forced to significantly downsize its scale of operations. Do Thanh Lam, although still trying to get back up, his position in the market is no longer the same as before, becoming a warning lesson for those who want to use evil tricks to compete unfairly.

One time, at a business event, Do Thanh Lam happened to meet Giang Chan Hung, his eyes clearly showing bitterness and caution. "You won, Chan Hung." He said, his voice bitter. "I still don't understand why your luck is so good, even though I have carefully calculated every detail."

"Perhaps, luck does not always come from calculation." Giang Chan Hung replied, his eyes calm. "Sometimes, it comes from the sincere relationships we build in life, things money cannot buy."

Do Thanh Lam did not respond, just quietly turned away, his appearance completely different from his usual arrogance, leaving behind an expensive lesson about the boundary between legitimate ambition and dishonest tricks that not all businessmen are willing to learn.

One evening, the entire Giang family gathered around the dinner table at the Anh Duong villa, a cozy scene that no one could have imagined would happen one day when Bach Tranh first appeared.

"This Bach Tranh." Giang Chan Hung spoke, his voice somewhat thoughtful. "I know, sooner or later you will have to return to Long Uyen to take on your responsibilities. I just hope that no matter how busy you are, don't forget that this is always your home, and we are always your family."

"I will never forget that." Bach Tranh replied, his voice sincere, his eyes looking around the dining table, where each member of this family had gradually become an indispensable part of his life. "No matter what responsibility I have to shoulder in Long Uyen, I will always make time to return here and visit my family."

Mrs. Lam Bich Van, sitting next to her, suddenly wiped away her tears, her voice choked up. "I'm sorry, for treating you so badly in the past. I almost lost a wonderful son-in-law like you because I was too concerned about face."

"Mom, there's no need to apologize." Bach Tranh smiled, his eyes looked at her full of tolerance. "It's over, and now we're all a real family."

Tuyet Nhi sat quietly looking at the warm scene before her eyes, her heart filled with happiness. She remembered the fateful rainy night when she decided to stop her car to help a strange beggar, remembered the days of facing fierce opposition from her own family, and now, seeing all her loved ones gathered together in harmony, she felt all the hardships she had gone through were worth it.

"Are you happy?" Bach Tranh asked quietly, when dinner ended and the two went out to the balcony to enjoy the fresh air.

"I'm very happy." Tuyet Nhi replied, leaning her head on his shoulder, looking up at the starry night sky. "I never thought that deciding to stop the car on a rainy night could lead me to a wonderful life like now."

"Me too." Bach Tranh replied, wrapping his arms around her tightly. "I never thought that, after all the years of wandering and suffering, I could find a real home, a family that truly loved me unconditionally, not because of my status as a prince, but because of who I am."

The two of them stood side by side looking at the night sky, not saying another word, simply enjoying the rare moment of peace after all the storms that had passed. The night wind blew gently, carrying the scent of flowers from the garden below, and in that moment, all worries about the future seemed to temporarily subside, giving way to a feeling of complete peace that they both deserved to enjoy after everything they had been through. They both secretly knew that on the journey ahead, even though there were many new challenges waiting in Long Uyen, they would always have each other to overcome them.