Chapter 5 As expected , not long after , Aunt Stevens's company's confidential information was leaked , causing a massive drop in stock prices . People in the company were in panic , employees whispered about their futures . As the saying goes , " When the wall falls , everyone pushes it down . " Soon enough , Aunt Stevens's company had to declare bankruptcy . Aunt Stevens watched helplessly as the house was mortgaged , and we were left on the streets . Aunt Stevens looked dejected , her eyes full of fatigue and disappointment . She said , " Maybe this is fate . " I comforted Aunt Stevens , " Don't be discouraged , Aunt Stevens . We'll bounce back together . " When my father saw the situation was bad , he naturally wouldn't suffer alongside Aunt Stevens , and not long after , he left us . On my mother's side , she encountered a senior from university who had secretly liked her , and this senior was already a billionaire CEO . In order to win my mother over , the CEO showered her with endless affection and luxury . Not long after , my mother and brother moved into a mansion , living a life of luxury . Aunt Stevens looked at me and suggested , " Bryan , why don't you try going to your mother ? Maybe she can help you . After all , you're her biological son . She won't ignore you . " I firmly refused , " Aunt Stevens , even if I go to her , she won't care about me . It was you who helped me when I was in the most difficult time . Now , I want to face this hardship with you . I won't be an ungrateful person . " Aunt Stevens looked at me with tears in her eyes , " Child , why do you have to be like this ? " I said firmly , " Aunt Stevens , I've always known how much you've done for me . You provided me with good living and study conditions , allowing me to be where I am today . Now it's my turn to repay you . Besides , in my past life , I was somewhat interested in stocks and have some experience . I want to see if I can help you . " Aunt Stevens hesitated for a moment but eventually nodded , " Okay , you can give it a try . " Coincidentally , I had just graduated from college and began to fully dedicate myself to stock research . I analyzed market trends and studied various data and reports day and night . Aunt Stevens trusted me completely . I didn't let her down . Using memories and experiences from my past life , I quickly made some impressive gains . Aunt Stevens was delighted , " Child , I didn't expect you had such ability . " I smiled and said , " Aunt Stevens , this is just the beginning . I believe that as long as we stick to it , we'll make your comeback . " A month later , after my careful handling , we earned 2 million dollars . Though for Aunt Stevens , that amount was just a small drop in the ocean , not nearly enough to revive her company . Chapter 5 She had to pull herself together and worked tirelessly , trying to find a breakthrough . One day , Aunt Stevens was anxiously flipping through documents in her office when the phone suddenly rang . She picked it up , and a familiar and excited voice came through . " Aunt , I'm back ! I'm going to help you ! " Aunt Stevens was taken aback for a moment , and then her eyes reddened slightly . It was Gloria Stevens , who had returned from studying abroad . Aunt Stevens quickly said , " Gloria , you just got back ; you should rest first . You don't need to rush to help me . " Gloria's voice was firm yet warm . " Aunt , you funded my education and sent me abroad , giving me the chance to see a wider world . Now that you're facing difficulties , how could I just stand by ? I want to face this with you . " Aunt Stevens felt a warm wave rise in her heart , but she was also a bit worried . " Gloría , you don't know how complicated the situation is right now . You've just returned , and there's so much you don't understand . " Gloria laughed lightly . " Aunt , don't worry . I studied finance abroad. I believe my expertise can help . And don't forget , I'm the one you raised . " Aunt Stevens smiled at Gloria's words , and her worries began to fade . She decided to let Gloría give it a try ; perhaps she could bring the company a breakthrough . However , Aunt Stevens had been working too hard , constantly going out for meetings and socializing , and her health began to deteriorate . One day , she was hospitalized with a stomach hemorrhage from excessive drinking . When Gloria and I arrived at the hospital , we found Aunt Stevens pale and lying on the bed , and we were both heartbroken . I anxiously said , " Aunt Stevens , you can't keep ignoring your health . Let us handle the company for now . If you collapse , we really won't have any hope . " Gloria also added , " Yes , Aunt , you need to rest and take care of your health first . " Aunt Stevens looked at our worried expressions , feeling deeply moved . After a moment's hesitation , she finally nodded , " Alright , I'll leave it to you . Gloria , you'll have to teach Bryan more . He's still young and doesn't understand many things . " From that point on , Gloria and I worked together very smoothly . Gloria had solid professional knowledge and keen market insights , while I used my experiences and knowledge from both lives to offer unique perspectives . One day , Gloria and I were discussing a new project . I believed it had great potential and could be boldly invested in . After thinking for a moment , Gloria said , " I also think it's feasible . Let's give it a try . However , we need to conduct a risk assessment to make sure everything goes smoothly . " With our combined efforts , Aunt Stevens's company gradually started showing signs of improvement . While it wasn't back to the top of the industry yet , it was definitely not something to be underestimated . Just when Gloria and I were preparing to celebrate our success , we ran into my brother , who was with a small celebrity . He arrogantly mocked us , saying , " Look at you two , so down and out , thinking you can rise again ? How naive . " I calmly looked at him and said , " Don't get too cocky . Who will be laughing last is still uncertain . " 29.54 Chapter S Gloria also shot him a disdainful look , saying , " We don't need your concern . You should worry about yourself . " After hearing our words , my brother's face turned pale with anger . In the end , he could only leave with the celebrity , looking defeated . To our surprise , before leaving , my brother turned back mysteriously and said , " Guess how your Aunt Stevens's company secrets got leaked back then ? "