Invincible Immortal Cultivator in the City
Chapter 77 - 78 Borrowing Money

Chapter 77: Chapter 78 Borrowing Money

Just as He Mingtong and Lv Wenguang had guessed, the incident that should have shaken the entire county was easily suppressed.

Xing Guotong had committed many evils and had long incurred the dissatisfaction of many. His death was, to put it mildly, universally welcomed.

Moreover, as soon as dawn broke the next day, Lv Wenguang and He Mingtong, two bigwigs of Lu County, took action personally. Following Lv Wenguang’s leads, they almost completely uprooted the underground forces in Lu County, to the applause and satisfaction of countless people.

In Qingyang Town, close to noon, Lin Siyuan hurried home from work, and as soon as he entered the door, he exclaimed, "Haha, this is truly gratifying!"

"What’s going on?" Zhou Zilan asked curiously, "What’s making you so happy? Did your boss give you a raise or a promotion?"

"Haha, where’s my son? Let him come out and see." Lin Siyuan said.

"Dad, what happened?" from inside the room, Lin Hao emerged, equally curious.

"The Tianxin Company from yesterday, its owner died, and the company has been shut down. Haha, that’s so satisfying. This time the county government has really done something for the people. All the irregular loan companies in Lu County have closed down." Lin Siyuan held out a newspaper, passing it to Lin Hao and mother.

Zhou Zilan, after reading the newspaper, rejoiced and said, "Bad people should be treated like this."

Reading the newspaper, Lin Hao had a strange expression. He had not expected the situation to develop to this extent. Xing Guotong and Lv Wenguang, these two guys, turned out to be somewhat capable.

"It seems they have guessed that it was me," Lin Hao surmised from the subtle hints in the newspaper, it was not hard to detect that the two men already knew who was behind the incident.

However, Lin Hao wasn’t the slightest bit worried. Not to mention that the two men hadn’t caused him any trouble, even if they had, he was not afraid.

At their level, they were not qualified to meddle in Lin Hao’s affairs.

Lin Siyuan was very pleased; with Tianxin Company shutting down, not only could they save a large sum of money, but also any potential danger to him and Lin Hao had been completely eliminated.

"Alright, stop your useless delight, hurry up and help cook. Lin Hao, you too, come on. Your uncle and aunt said they’re coming over for lunch," Zhou Zilan said.

"What, why are they coming?" Lin Hao’s expression was not good.

Lin Siyuan had an older brother, five years his senior, who ran a small business in the county town. In Lin Hao’s memory, they had always looked down on Lin Siyuan’s family.

Decades ago, after Lin Hao’s grandfather died, at that time his father was only thirteen, his uncle forcibly split the family, making Lin Siyuan live on his own and took away a large portion of family property, leaving only a few acres of land and a straw house for his father.

Even when his father got married that year, his uncle did not attend.

Moreover, just five years ago, when his mother fell ill and needed money for surgery, they were short by more than five thousand.

Lin Hao went to his uncle to borrow money but was turned away at the door, unable to even step inside.

In both his past life and this one, Lin Hao has always disliked his uncle.

So, hearing that they were coming, Lin Hao’s face immediately changed.

"They heard you got into college and said they wanted to see you," Lin Siyuan explained, "But who knows what they’re really here for, heh, a weasel visiting a chicken during New Year, there’s definitely something up."

"Don’t be so petty, both of you. Let them come if they’re coming. I haven’t said a word about it," Zhou Zilan said, "It’s just a meal. Come on, no dawdling, hurry up and help."

Zhou Zilan forcefully dragged Lin Hao and his father to the kitchen to help, and close to noon, there came a honking sound from outside.

The three of them walked out of the kitchen to see a BMW parked outside. A middle-aged woman and a young couple alighted from the BMW.

"Big brother, sister-in-law, please come in," Zhou Zilan greeted them warmly as she saw them.

With a forced smile, Lin Siyuan said, "Brother, sister-in-law, Weiwei, Lin Yue, please come inside and have a seat."

Only Lin Hao remained silent, standing to one side and watching.

This family, the middle-aged man is his uncle, with the appearance of a scheming businessman, named Lin Sidong, the woman is his aunt, Zhu Wuqiao, dressed extravagantly.

The young man and woman are their children, the male about twenty-two or twenty-three, named Lin Yue, and the female, Lin Weiwei.

"Siyuan, sister-in-law, long time no see," Lin Sidong said with a smile as he entered, "This must be Lin Hao. Haven’t seen him in two or three years, he’s grown so tall."

Lin Hao didn’t utter a word, being from the same county and not having seen each other for two to three years spoke volumes of the relationship between the two families.

"Lin Hao, I heard you got into Binhai University this time, your uncle couldn’t wait to come and see you," Zhu Wuqiao spoke, "Once you graduate, your younger brother and sister can enjoy the benefits."

The two of them chattered on while their son and daughter looked around, their eyes filled with disdain.

"Mom, is this the poor relatives’ house you were talking about?" Lin Yue looked around, undisguised, saying in front of Lin Hao’s family, "They really are quite poor."

"Lin Yue, what are you saying?" Zhu Wuqiao’s face changed slightly, hastily saying, "Don’t overthink it, brother and sister-in-law, my son just speaks his mind, he’s tactless, children will say the darndest things."

Lin Siyuan’s expression turned ugly, "Sister-in-law, if I remember correctly, Lin Yue should be twenty-three this year, right? Still a child’s talk?"

"Let’s leave it at that," Zhou Zilan said, seeing the atmosphere turn awkward, "It’s alright, come inside, please. The food is ready."

The group entered the main room, sat around the table, and Lin Sidong said, "This time, our Lin Family has finally produced a talent, Binhai University, now that is the best university nearby."

"Siyuan, sister-in-law, come, let’s have a toast, to celebrate Lin Hao’s success!"

Lin Sidong’s pleasantry sounded fine, but his son and daughter were full of disdain.

After three rounds of drinks and five flavors of dishes, Lin Siyuan spoke up, "Brother, your visit this time isn’t just to see Lin Hao, is it? Let’s cut the nonsense between brothers, if there’s something, just say it."

"Hehe, Siyuan, you really know me, so I won’t beat around the bush, I indeed came to ask for a favor."

Lin Sidong paused, and continued, "Here’s the thing, my son, Lin Yue, went to work after high school graduation, and over the years, he’s managed to pave a little way for himself."

"Last year he bought a car, and this year, he’s planning to buy an apartment in Binhai, and you know, housing prices aren’t cheap in Binhai. To be honest, I’m a bit strapped for cash."

"When I heard you’re celebrating for Lin Hao tomorrow with a big event, I figured you and sister-in-law might have saved up some over the years."

"How about lending me some money for the time being? I’m just short over twenty thousand, not much."

"Big brother, over twenty thousand, you should be able to afford that, right?" Zhou Zilan said, "The daily cash flow in your hands isn’t less than this amount, why come to us?"

"Sister-in-law doesn’t know, that money, it can’t be touched, if we touch it, our business won’t be able to continue," Lin Sidong explained.

"Well then, our family’s Lin Hao..." Zhou Ziwei was about to agree when Lin Siyuan elbowed her to interrupt, "Brother, not to be rude, but for twenty thousand, you can borrow it from anyone, why come to us? We only save that much all year round."

"I’m sorry, but we really can’t lend it, and as you know, we have guests to entertain tomorrow, and all that costs money."

Lin Sidong asking for money, what a joke? The year before last he had phoned to borrow money citing financial difficulties, borrowing over ten thousand, and hasn’t paid back yet, but his son went and bought a Mercedes worth over four hundred thousand.

Thinking of borrowing today?

Even if we were blood brothers, it wouldn’t be possible.

Not to mention, five years ago when his wife was critically ill, Lin Hao being turned away at their door had been gnawing at him ever since.

Lin Siyuan refused very straightforwardly, the message simple: even if he had money, he wouldn’t lend it.

As soon as he said this, Lin Sidong’s smile froze: "Brother, I think it would be better for you to lend me the money. Your son might have gotten into university, but he’ll still have to work after graduation, and by then, he might need the support from our Lin Yue."

"Twenty thousand isn’t much, it’s just paper in your hands, but in ours, it’s worth a bit more."

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