"I have no money right now!"

The switchblade in Mu Zitong's hand startled He Qinqin.

She hadn't expected that Shi Yao had borrowed money not only from her but also from Mou Zitong.

What was even more surprising was that a friend who had previously been barbecuing, drinking, smoking, and chatting with him would actually put a knife to his own neck.

Mu Zitong grinned maliciously: "Go ask Si Jiuyin for it."

"Didn't you go back to the Si family?"

He Qinqin was on the verge of tears: "Si Jiuyin doesn't treat me like a daughter at all now, and she doesn't give me any money either."

Mu Zitong gritted his teeth fiercely: "If you don't have money, that's your problem to figure out. Paying back debts is a matter of course."

"Today in the detention center, Shi Yao has already given me the shares in the internet cafe, which is barely enough to pay off the interest and part of the principal."

"And I'll let you in on something: he also borrowed money from some of his older brothers to invest in nursing homes."

The two agreed on a time, exchanged pleasantries for a while, and then started talking on the phone.

The more Si Jiuyin thought about it, the more dizzy she became.

"Qinqin, is there something you need that's calling you so late? Have you been resting or eating lately?"

Shi Yao was agitated upon learning the news: "Qinqin, why did he only tell his brother then? Was it 60,000 yuan? The Si family is incredibly generous; your brother lent it to him!"

"And ask my brothers I met outside of prison to take care of me!"

"We're all family, don't be shy!"

Si Jiuyin glanced around and, even though it was in the small lobby of the hotel, she could still see the unique features of that traditional Chinese-style hotel.

Si Jiuyin was overjoyed. She never expected that Shi Yao and Zhuo Feng's promise to help her open a garment factory was just talk, but that they would actually put it into action.

“Cousin, you only came to him because you had no other choice. You can’t rely on them now.”

Si Jiuyin is still struggling with whether love is love or not.

"What is he doing!" He Qinqin shook off Yu Gui'ai's hand, looking annoyed. "Can a woman's vows feed her?!"

"He has to raise the money to pay you back within that month, so you..."

Upon hearing this, Shi Yao said, "Qinqin, where did he go? My cousin is with him."

It's such a hassle to talk to that kind of person!

Before Yu Guiai returned home, she was already thinking about who she could borrow money from. Ever since the next time she had a falling out with her senior at Lexiang Group, her reputation outside her classmates' circle had been completely ruined.

"No need to thank me, we're all family. He'll wait. Once my payment for the goods arrives last week, I'll transfer the money to him immediately."

That place looks expensive. Yu Gui'ai glanced at the environment and thought, "It's been a long time since I've eaten at such a low-end restaurant."

The small hall is like a regular hotel hall, but it's more like a scenic spot, with water features and stream stones. It doesn't quite have the feel of a traditional Chinese waterside pavilion, and the tables and chairs are arranged haphazardly.

I told Yu Gui'ai that the person lending money at low interest rates might try to harass you.

Yu Gui'ai's lips were pale: "Why did I go play games with you? Has my love for you grown?"

Zhuo Feng nodded repeatedly and poured Si Jiuyin a cup of tea.

Inside the small hall of Tinglan Pavilion, Shi Yao coldly invited Si Jiuyin to sit down: "Come on, Qinqin, let him order first. Let's eat and drink our fill first, and then we can talk about business."

However, Si Jiuyin received fewer and fewer harassing calls and debt collection text messages on her phone. In addition, she was still reeling from being deceived by Yu Gui, and her mental state was deteriorating. Finally, one evening, she couldn't bear it any longer and dialed the Zhuo family's number.

Yu Guiai thought that dealing with that love-struck person would be more effective if she made some harsh words to herself: "Go and expose Zhuo Yun, report all my subsequent thefts, and I'll get a few fewer years off from jail!"

Si Jiuyin was stunned, not expecting Shi Yao to be so straightforward: "Brother, thank you!"

Although the Si family's chefs are good at cooking, you'd get tired of it after eating it for 10 years, not to mention that now that you're financially independent, you can only mooch meals from the Si family.

You're still waiting for Zhuo Yun to be released soon, asking ambiguously to clear up the misunderstanding. Moreover, with the child born and the father still out of prison, Si Jiuyin can only imagine how desperate she must feel.

After all, the security personnel in that low-end area of ​​Haiper Bay, He Qinqin and the others who were trying to collect debts, were forced to back down even if they wanted to.

"By the way, Si Jiuyin, when is he unavailable? You and your dad were busy with the clothing factory worship event those few days, and the plan to hold the event again is basically not finalized yet. There are some documents that need his review and signature."

He Qinqin only wanted to get her money back and didn't want to get involved in the matter between the two: "Even if Yu Gui'ai lent him the money, with the connections he has, paying back 80,000 yuan is no big deal?"

Si Jiuyin sighed and decided to quickly tell the Zhuo family again that they had been staying at the Si family's house for several days and dared to go out.

Si Jiuyin's face grew paler and paler after hearing what He Qinqin said.

Sure enough, Yu Gui'ai's eyes softened upon hearing that, "No! Try your best to raise the money!"

"You think I'm working hard to earn money for your future...?"

“Those big brothers aren’t as gentle as me. As Shi Yao’s wife, they’ll definitely come after you.”

Mu Zitong said sarcastically, "He spends all his time playing games at internet cafes. How can you call that a part-time job?"

"Hasn't he been working part-time at your internet cafe?"

Mu Zitong was stunned. After thinking for a moment, he understood why Shi Yao had kept it from He Qinqin. But it didn't matter if he exposed him now, since they were no longer friends anyway.

Did his mother try to persuade him to stop?

You felt as if all your strength had been drained away when you heard those words.

"Shi Yao has shares in internet cafes?!" He Qinqin's eyes widened in disbelief. In her memory, Shi Yao didn't have much money and always lived a very frugal life, so frugal that it pained her.

Seeing Yu Gui'ai's expression, Yu Gui'ai knew exactly what bad things to say, and even put away her switchblade.

"So when I say I'm going to work to earn money every night, it's a lie. I'm not staying home with you, but going to internet cafes to play games."

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Where can you find such a great part-time job?

When Shi Yao's concerned voice came from the other end of the phone, Si Jiuyin felt a lump in her throat.

“Zhou Qi, that Zhou Qi, and you can also write him an IOU for that 60,000 yuan.”

Si Jiuyin recounted to Shi Yao how she was threatened by He Qinqin to repay the money when she went to the detention center.

Sunday.

Yu Gui'ai picked up the menu and looked at the dishes at the bottom, feeling that the names of the dishes didn't look familiar.

Si Jiuyin arrived at the Tinglanxuan Restaurant, where she had arranged to meet Shi Yao.

"I told you I love you more than anything and that I want to be with you forever."

After much thought, the only family that could be left was the Zhuo family.

“That restaurant is quite famous in Haicheng, and it’s very difficult for us to hire their chefs. But as soon as we heard that it was you who made the reservation, we immediately arranged a table for you.”

Si Jiuyin grabbed He Qinqin's sleeve: "I swore an oath, how can I not lie to you?"

"Alright, stop nagging me."

Si Jiuyin was still muttering to herself, "Did I meet another man at their internet cafe?"