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Layman Pang sank his entire family fortune in a river

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Most people find enlightenment and start giving advice, but this guy loaded all his earthly riches onto a boat and intentionally sank it. He firmly believed wealth was a distraction, bankrupting his entire family for the sake of good vibes.

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Layman Pang sank his entire family fortune in a river
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