Changes!

"Junior Brother Fang, you not only have excellent comprehension but are also so diligent. You truly are someone to be admired."

"Senior Brother Fang, I also have mediocre aptitude. I'm already looking up to you now and hope I can break through successfully too!"

"Junior Brother Fang, we should chat more when we have time."

Ever since Fang Chen broke through, some things had indeed started to change.

At least before this, these disciples wouldn't have come to greet Fang Chen.

Although he still had mediocre aptitude, now a portion of people no longer thought Fang Chen's potential was limited and began to show him kindness.

Fang Chen couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation.

When he broke through to the Sinew and Bone Realm, what would the scene around him be like?

Today, Zhou Hai left quite early, while Yang Hua stayed rather late.

Now, only the two of them remained in the martial arts school. Fang Chen guessed that the other person likely had something to say.

As expected, seeing Fang Chen about to leave, Yang Hua quickly walked over, cupped his hands, and said, "Senior Brother Fang, congratulations on your successful breakthrough."

Fang Chen's impression of Yang Hua was quite good. He smiled and replied, "You are so diligent, and your aptitude is better than mine. You will succeed in breaking through in the future too."

Yang Hua shook his head, speechless.

He had initially thought Senior Brother Fang would definitely fail today.

Yang Hua had even thought about how he would help Senior Brother Fang, but the situation suddenly took a turn, leaving Yang Hua quite surprised for a long time.

Thinking about it later, Senior Brother Fang had such comprehension and broke through so quickly.

His own mediocre-to-good aptitude seemed a bit laughable in comparison!

He had even thought about helping Senior Brother Fang; it was truly unnecessary.

For some reason, Yang Hua felt a bit jealous.

Both came from poor families, yet Senior Brother Fang was now so brilliant, completely beyond his reach.

Yang Hua sighed inwardly.

Finally, he smiled at Fang Chen and said, "Then I'll take your good wishes to heart."

Fang Chen nodded, not lingering for further conversation, and left the martial arts school directly.

He was leaving relatively early today. He planned to buy some meat to take home and also visit his father's workplace.

At this moment, at the Three Rivers Gang headquarters, Zhou Hai was carefully listening to a gang member's report.

"Young Gang Leader, Young Master Fang's father works at the docks, and his elder sister works at the laundry room. Both these locations are currently within our territory. Should we help them with anything?"

Hearing this, Zhou Hai asked seriously, "What jobs are they doing currently?"

The gang member respectfully replied, "Young Master Fang's father is a porter, meaning he transports goods. Generally, it's very tiring work, the lowest-level job at the docks."

"Young Master Fang's sister washes clothes at the laundry room. She's also a laundry woman of the lowest status, usually washing rather dirty clothes."

Zhou Hai nodded without much thought and instructed, "Raise the status of both of Senior Brother Fang's relatives by one level, and instruct those under you to treat them well."

The subordinate respectfully responded, "Yes, I will inform them immediately!"

As the sky gradually darkened, at the docks, several porters had just finished moving goods, and it was almost time to clock out.

But they weren't leaving yet and continued discussing their recent topic.

"Heh heh, my son apprenticed at a blacksmith shop for a few years. Just the other day, his master finally started teaching him the craft. When my son becomes a blacksmith, it'll be better than my current job!"

One of them said with a bit of pride.

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After all, in this day and age, for commoners like them, becoming a skilled craftsman was already considered very good!

Not only was the income stable, but their social status was also higher than that of laborers like them!

The person next to him also spoke about his son.

"My son works as a waiter in a restaurant. Just a few days ago, my son told me that the shopkeeper even praised him for being quick-witted!"

Then one person sighed, "Alas, I can't compare to you guys. My kid has joined a gang. Who knows, maybe he'll end up dead in some alley one day..."

The people around him quickly offered words of comfort and sympathy.

Honestly, when you compare them like this, it's impossible for them not to feel a sense of superiority.

When your own son is more promising than someone else's, you naturally feel proud.

At this moment, the porter who had sighed looked at Old Fang and asked curiously, "Old Fang, didn't you say your son went to learn martial arts? How's he doing now?"

Old Fang smiled honestly and said, "That kid says he feels pretty good about it. I see he's practicing diligently too. Maybe he'll actually make something of himself!"

Hearing this, the people nearby were all a bit surprised.

After all, Old Fang's previous evaluations of his son weren't that good.

In the past, when chatting about their sons, Old Fang would always sigh and complain, saying he gambled again, or got into a fight again...

In any case, they all felt Old Fang had a lot to worry about.

But now, Old Fang was actually smiling?

Someone said with concern, "Old Fang, I heard learning martial arts is really difficult. Isn't it possible your kid is just tricking you?"

"Maybe he never went to learn martial arts at all and took the money to gamble somewhere else."

Another person chimed in, "Yeah, learning martial arts costs a lot of money. I heard it's a huge black hole. With the little silver we earn, we can't even make a splash by investing in it!"

"If you ask me, Old Fang, you should have your son learn a trade instead. That way, he won't have to work himself to death like us in the future!"

Old Fang shook his head.

He had seen all of Fang Chen's changes and didn't think Fang Chen was deceiving him.

On the contrary, he was genuinely looking forward to what Fang Chen could achieve.

He hoped Fang Chen could lead their family to a better life!

Putting other things aside, the matter with Zhao San alone was something Fang Chen resolved cleanly!

If it weren't for Fang Chen, Fang Ting might have been married off to that bully.

Father Fang cherished his children and wouldn't let Fang Ting marry a bully just for a bit of money.

But he was powerless to deal with such a situation on his own.

Fortunately, he had agreed to let Fang Chen practice martial arts before, which allowed the trouble to be resolved cleanly.

Not to mention the incident on the day they were supposed to pay the protection fee.

He had already prepared the money, but then those gang members actually brought a pile of gifts!

In the past, these gang members were always fierce and menacing towards them.

But that day, they all had smiles on their faces, looking incredibly friendly!

Then there was the news that Fang Chen was friends with the Young Gang Leader of the Three Rivers Gang!

All these things left Father Fang shocked, but more than that, he felt joy and pride.

This made him even more convinced that Fang Chen had truly made something of himself!

Seeing that Father Fang wasn't reacting at all, the people nearby thought they should try to persuade him further.

"Old Fang, I'm serious, don't let your son fool you..."

Just then, a voice suddenly called out.

"Dad, I've been looking for you for a while. I didn't expect to find you here. You should be done with work, why aren't you heading back yet?"

The person who arrived was Fang Chen.