Hock and Huat were born just a day apart and were
inseparable since childhood. Their friendship was a well-kept secret as
their fathers, Chuan and Seng, were sworn enemies despite being blood
brothers. The family feud was a mystery to Hock and Huat, but they never let
it affect their bond.
One day, a China lady dressed in traditional clothing visited both Chuan and
Seng. The boys were curious about her visit and tried to unravel the family
secret. Eventually, their mothers revealed the family history to them.
Chuan was the eldest son of the first wife, while Seng was the youngest son
of the second wife. Their grandmother, who managed the family business,
favored Chuan and Seng, and the China lady was Chuan's milk mother. After
their grandmother's death, her right-hand man influenced her to cut Chuan
out of the business and install Seng as the sole heir. Chuan protested, and
Seng tried to talk his mother out of it, but it was too late. Chuan felt
betrayed and refused to talk to his stepbrother, and the family feud began.
After the right-hand man died, the matriarch realized her mistake and
reinstated Chuan as an equal shareholder with the other six sons. However,
Chuan still didn't forgive Seng and acted like he never existed.
The China lady's return brought the brothers together, and she revealed the
truth. The family feud ended, and Hock and Huat could openly be friends
without any secrets. Seng apologized to Huat for not acknowledging their
friendship earlier, and Chuan smiled, realizing that their quarrel was never
about the boys.
The reconciliation of the family feud was a relief for everyone, especially
the mothers, who had always known about the boys' friendship. The boys
continued to grow up together, and their fathers eventually made amends,
realizing the foolishness of their actions. Hock and Huat were happy that
their families could now be in peace, and they remained the best of friends. |