Noble Marriage
Chapter 285: Not a Penny in the Card

Chapter 285: Chapter 285: Not a Penny in the Card

Her life only had a few days left, and that was a fact. Whatever she said felt too insincere.

"Miss Lin, could I trouble you with a matter? Sorry to bother you again."

Lin Xinlan returned to her senses and smiled slightly, "Please go ahead."

"It’s about my daughter at home. She’s mute and her name is Zhou Lian. She’s actually a child I adopted too. She’s only ten years old and usually, she looks quite dim-witted and silly. I’m worried about leaving her alone at home after I’m gone. Could you help me send her to the welfare institute? Once Zhou Xi is released, he will naturally take her out and look after her."

"Does Zhou Xi know about your illness?"

"He doesn’t. I haven’t told him. I understand Zhou Xi’s personality. He’s very impulsive and values loyalty above all else. If he found out, he might even break out of jail to see me."

Lin Xinlan nodded slightly, "Don’t worry, I will contact the welfare institute for Zhou Lian."

Zhou’s mother’s eyes reddened, and she couldn’t help but shed tears, "Thank you, I am really grateful to you. Miss Lin, you are a kind person, and you will be rewarded for your goodness."

After talking with Zhou’s mother for a while, Lin Xinlan then asked her if she knew anything about Zhou Yu.

She didn’t tell Zhou’s mother about the photo; she was leaving this world and didn’t want to burden her with too much.

Zhou’s mother said that before Zhou Yu disappeared, it seemed like something good had happened to him—he was very happy every day and acting all mysterious. When she asked him if something was going on, he only said it was a temporary secret and that he would give her a big surprise when the time came.

One morning he left the house and never returned. She also asked the police for help in searching for him, but to no avail.

This matter was the biggest concern in her heart, and she was very worried that something might have happened to Zhou Yu.

Lin Xinlan comforted her not to worry too much; Zhou Yu was not young and probably wouldn’t get into any trouble.

Upon leaving the hospital room, she didn’t leave immediately but went to find a nurse to inquire about the medical expenses.

She had three million given by Rong’s mother; initially, she only wanted two million, but Rong’s mother gave her an extra million. She could use the excess money to help those in need.

The nurse mentioned the costs were around forty to fifty thousand. Zhou’s mother’s condition was severe, and she relied on a very expensive imported medicine to relieve her pain, or else she would die in agony.

Lin Xinlan thought that forty to fifty thousand wasn’t too expensive, so she decided to pay for a few days’ worth of the medicine herself.

When paying with the card, the cashier told her that there was no money in the card.

Lin Xinlan was stunned and asked her to check again, but the cashier repeated that there wasn’t a penny inside.

Holding an empty card, she didn’t know what to feel...

Had Rong’s mother deceived her, or had the money in the card been taken back? Or perhaps, Rong Shaoze had taken the money from inside?

With no choice, she had to use her own money.

But she didn’t have enough; there were only a few thousand in her account...

When she chose to marry Rong Shaoze, she had sent all her money to her mother and had hardly kept any for herself.

Now all that was left was a few thousand...

Lin Xinlan felt a bit embarrassed and helpless. Without money, one really feels uncomfortable.

When she got back to the villa, Rong Shaoze was not at home.

He only returned at lunchtime. During the meal, Lin Xinlan couldn’t help but speak up to him, "Do you have any money? Could you lend me some..."

This was the first time she had brought up the matter of money with him, and she felt so awkward and embarrassed.

"How much do you need?" he asked, looking up.