More than ten minutes later, Aunt Zhang and her daughter sat in the living room, lost in thought.

After a long pause, Zhang Ting suddenly cried and said, "I'd rather die than marry an old man who's half-buried in the ground!"

Aunt Zhang wiped away her tears with remorse, "It's all my fault! If I hadn't been greedy for that little bit of money back then, I wouldn't be in this situation where I'm more at Su Ying's mercy..."

She looked up at Zhang Ting, "Xiao Ting, Mom is sorry for you and your brother. Su Ying is a woman of her word. Back then, my job was ruined by Su Ying. Mom was so worried!"

Zhang Ting was quite principled. "If she has the guts, let her make me lose my job. Anyway, I'm not going to marry that old man!"

She said angrily, "Su Ying is pushing this so actively, it's a double-edged sword. She wants to keep you under control and manipulate you, while also using me to do her a favor!"

Having worked in an organization before, she could see the secrets that others couldn't.

Aunt Zhang felt even worse.

What should we do now?

Just then, there was a knock on the courtyard door.

When Aunt Zhang opened the door, she saw Lin Han standing outside. Aunt Zhang was so startled that she took two steps back. "Why is it you?"

Zhang Ting heard the noise and came over, only to see a strange man standing outside the door. "Who are you? Mom, do you know him?"

Aunt Zhang nodded and whispered, "He's the Lin family member I just told you about!"

Lin Han asked, "Would it be convenient to go inside and talk?"

The living room where Su Ying left still had the smell of the woman's cigarette.

Lin Han sat down and asked, "What brings Su Ying here?"

Aunt Zhang looked at Zhang Ting, whose face was streaked with tears, and then at Lin Han. She gritted her teeth and said, "Su Ying said she came to discuss something, but she was actually threatening me."

"She's forcing my daughter to marry some Director Zhang, an old man even older than me. If my daughter refuses, she'll use the same trick she used to make me lose my job!"

For families like theirs without any connections, getting close to a bank isn't easy. What if they really lose their daughter's job?

Furthermore, what were Su Ying'an's intentions in marrying a young woman in her twenties to an old man?

Lin Han asked, "Anything else?"

At this point, Aunt Zhang didn't hide anything and said through gritted teeth, "She also said that if I were to report her, even if she went to jail, I would be in trouble too."

Grandma Zhang looked up and said, "Mr. Lin, I'm not afraid of going to jail, but I can't harm my son and daughter. They have a next generation to look forward to. I can't ruin their future generations!"

Zhang Ting was both angry and upset. She wiped away her tears and glanced at Lin Han. "My mother told me that she did something illegal. If we can compensate her, I am willing to sell the house to do so. But our family cannot be controlled by a woman like Su Ying for the rest of our lives because of this."

“Mr. Lin, we made a mistake, and we are willing to take responsibility, but…”

Lin Han said expressionlessly, "It's common sense to take legal responsibility for illegal acts. There's nothing to feel aggrieved about."

He said in a calm tone, "However, since you are willing to tell the truth, I am willing to help you out. At the very least, you don't have to worry about your work."

Upon hearing this, Aunt Zhang asked with delight, "Can you help my daughter keep her job?"

Lin Han said, "Okay, but if you get fired because you made a serious mistake, you can't blame anyone else. As long as you do the right thing, I can guarantee you a job."

Aunt Zhang breathed a sigh of relief, "My daughter is very conscientious at work, she would never make a mistake!"

Su Ying left Aunt Zhang's house, got into her car, and felt incredibly smug. There's a saying...

Killing multiple birds with one stone.

As long as she can control Aunt Zhang by using Zhang Ting's job, she won't have to worry about her being disobedient.

In a family like this, where there isn't even a man, what right do they have to refuse?

It's Zhang Ting's good fortune that Director Zhang has taken a liking to her!

She didn't believe that Aunt Zhang would dare to refuse. What time was it? If she dared to refuse, Zhang Ting's job would definitely be ruined!

Wen Shu opened the courtyard gate, holding Rou Rou's hand in one hand and carrying Rou Rou's golden scooter in the other, intending to take Rou Rou to the square to play.

As soon as the door opened, Lin Han was there.

Wen Shu's face turned cold. "Hmph."

Wen Rou Rou immediately recognized that this was Tuan Tuan's father, and he waved his little hand, "Hello, Uncle!"

Wen Shu immediately felt goosebumps rise on her back. What uncle? You little brat, you can't just call someone that!

Lin Han felt a surge of warmth in his heart at Wen Rou Rou's address. Pretending not to see Wen Shu's fierce gaze, he immediately bent down to greet Wen Rou Rou, "Hello, Rou Rou."

Wen Rou Rou let go of Wen Shu's hand and ran over to look around, asking, "Where's Brother Tuan Tuan?"

Lin Han had no choice but to say, "Brother Tuantuan didn't come; he has to do his homework."

Wen Rou Rou blinked her big eyes a few times, "Oh. Uncle is taking Tuan Tuan to play with Rou Rou."

Lin Han nodded: "Next time, Uncle will bring Brother Tuantuan to play with Rou Rou."

Wen Shu was like a cat that had been startled, her whole body on high alert.

That's outrageous! They're taking advantage of the fact that Rou Rou is young and doesn't know anything to get close to her.

After finishing his conversation with Wen Rou Rou, Lin Han turned to Wen Shu and asked cautiously, "Wen Shu, I heard you have government aid funds. If you need funds..."

Wen Shu held Rou Rou's hand and walked away without looking back.

Whether he needs it or not is none of his business.

Lin Han: "..."

There were many people playing on the playground. Wen Shu followed behind Wen Rou Rou, afraid that he would fall.

When Wen Rou Rou rides a scooter, her calves are chubby and quite sturdy. With a push of her little fat leg, the scooter slides a long way.

Wen Shu chased after the little guy for two laps, but she was exhausted. "Slow down, Rou Rou!"

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