"Ying'er, you can't be foolish!"
Lin Fan's face was full of worry. If the person involved agreed, then he would truly be meddling unnecessarily.
Xue Ying'er closed her eyes, and two tears trickled down from the corners of her eyes.
Let the days pass like this, and then end this life!
Sister Hua and Cui Yun, who had watched her grow up since childhood, hesitantly stepped forward.
"Silly girl, you're thinking too simply. Zhao Jingui, that lecherous old man, is capable of anything. How could he possibly let a beautiful girl like you have peace?" Sister Hua whispered as if she were a fly.
Cui Yun lowered her voice and said, "Even a fool can see that Zhao Jingui isn't marrying a daughter-in-law. He's clearly marrying a concubine for himself!"
"If you do something foolish, he'll ruin you!"
As soon as the two women spoke, Wang Honglian immediately hugged her daughter, looking at Zhao Jingui with terror, afraid that the beast would bite her daughter.
Xue Ying'er's hair stood on end, and she got goosebumps all over.
She suddenly remembered that Zhao Jingui had said earlier that he would take her home to try things out first.
Did this "try things out" mean...
Thinking of this, Xue Ying'er trembled uncontrollably and stumbled back a few steps.
Although she had resigned herself to death, as long as her mother was settled, she could die at any time.
But not fearing death did not mean not fearing torture.
The kind of torture that made her tremble with fear whenever she thought of it!
Lin Fan noticed her fearful expression and comforted her, "Ying'er, don't be afraid! Things are different now. No one can obstruct your freedom to marry!"
Tears streamed down Xue Ying'er's face, "Freedom to marry, easy to say!"
Lin Fan gently rebuked, "Don't say such disheartening things!"
He looked at Zhao Jingui, "Give me a few days. I'll repay the money."
Zhao Jingui's eyes widened, "Xiao Fan, are you short of this much money?"
Lin Fan chuckled awkwardly, "I run a small clinic, not a large hospital."
Zhao Jingui nodded suspiciously, "I might not give face to others, but I can't refuse your face, Xiao Fan. Alright, Uncle will give you time to gather the money."
"Thank you, Uncle Jingui," Lin Fan thanked him indifferently.
A glimmer of hope flickered in Xue Ying'er's eyes. She slightly bowed to Lin Fan, expressing her sincere gratitude and admiration.
Seeing this, Zhao Jingui immediately put away his smile and held up a finger, "Tomorrow, whether it's money or a person, you must give me an answer."
Wang Honglian's expression changed, "One day, where can the child get so much money? Can you extend it for a few more days?"
Zhao Jingui pretended to be troubled, "Honglian, to be honest, I'm in a hurry to get my son a wife. I borrowed that money at high interest. I can't give you too much time."
Wang Honglian wanted to plead, but Lin Fan waved his hand directly, "Tomorrow it is!"
Lin Fan knew in his heart that Zhao Jingui was setting a trap for him.
However, there was no choice. Xue Ying'er was in his hands. He knew it was a trap, but he had to jump into it.
"See you tomorrow noon!" Zhao Jingui said and left with his son.
The onlookers outside the gate also dispersed.
Sister Hua and Cui Yun comforted the mother and daughter a few words, glared fiercely at Xue Deyou, and turned to leave.
"Xiao Fan, where will you get the money? Can you really gather two hundred thousand?" Wang Honglian asked anxiously.
Xue Ying'er also looked at Lin Fan with hopeful eyes, waiting for his answer.
"Yes!" Lin Fan nodded heavily.
How could he not have a mere two hundred thousand? It was just that he couldn't take it out easily, lest Xue Deyou pester him later and make Xue Ying'er suffer even more.
Xue Deyou walked over, his face full of fawning smiles, "Xiao Fan, do you have any money on you? Lend it to Uncle for a while."
The facts proved that Lin Fan's consideration was absolutely right.
"Are you going to borrow money to gamble?"
He asked in a cold voice.
"I haven't gone out for days. I'm just going there for a bit of fun, a small game," Xue Deyou replied with a poker face.
Lin Fan was so angry he laughed, "Even a great immortal could be angered to death by you!"
"You have no money but still gamble. If you lose, you lose. You even borrow money at high interest."
"If you borrow it and can't repay it, you torment your wife and daughter. You are truly worse than an animal!"
"Listen carefully, I won't lend you money even if I have it. Get out!"
Xue Deyou immediately bristled, "How can you scold your father-in-law like this?"
"My daughter isn't married to you yet, and you dare to scold me like this. If she marries you, wouldn't you hit me!"
"I originally thought I could rely on this daughter for the rest of my life. It seems you won't have a good life either!"
"Alright, you don't have to repay my family's money. You can leave!"
Lin Fan was dizzy and saw stars. The little spiritual energy left in his dantian instantly gathered in his fist.
However, he clenched his fist but did not strike.
No matter what, this was Xue Ying'er's father. If he punched him to death, what would happen?
Xue Ying'er, fearing that a fight would truly break out, quickly pulled Lin Fan outside.
"Ying'er, you can only say a few words. Hurry back here!"
"If you dare to let him take advantage, he won't pay a high price!"
"If you dare to sell yourself cheap, I'll break your dog legs!"
Xue Deyou shouted loudly in the yard.
Under the sour date tree outside the gate.
Xue Ying'er wiped away her tears, "Brother Xiao Fan, can you really find so much money?"
Lin Fan sighed gently, "Money is not the problem. The problem is how to deal with your father."
Xue Ying'er grabbed his hand and said gently, "Brother Xiao Fan, thank you so much!"
"Everything you've done for me, I will find a way to repay you!"
"If I can't repay it in one year, then two years. If I can't repay it in two years, then I'll repay you for a lifetime!"
Xue Ying'er's pretty face gradually flushed.
Lin Fan's kindness to her opened her heart.
Last night, when she decided to marry Zhao Jingui's son, she had already resigned herself to death. That's why she went to find Lin Fan for a farewell.
She deliberately wore a short skirt and stockings, and asked Lin Fan to change her dressing, all in hopes of using her tenderness to draw a perfect full stop to her tragic life.
If Xia Xue hadn't interrupted, their relationship might have changed by now.
Today, Lin Fan rushed to her defense regardless of his own safety, which moved her to tears. She wanted to repay Lin Fan's kindness with her entire life.
However, Lin Fan did not understand her heart. He said angrily, "Ying'er, what kind of person do you take me for? I, Lin Fan, do good deeds without seeking rewards."
"Otherwise, hehe, I would have been a billionaire by now."
Disappointment and grievance soaked Xue Ying'er's eyes.
She never expected that Lin Fan would not accept her admiration.
Could it be that the rumors in the village were true?
Was he really involved with his sister-in-law?
No wonder they lived together!
A pang of pain shot through Xue Ying'er's heart. Her lips moved, wanting to ask directly, but she didn't muster the courage.
Such a clear and obvious matter, why should she ask, only to be rejected by him in person?
Two tears escaped her eyes and slid down her cheeks.
Lin Fan thought she was crying from being moved and said with a smile, "I'm leaving. Wait for my good news."