Chapter 33: I said you are shameless and you are still breathing heavily
Xu Yan glared at her unhappily and walked to Mr. Li's side. "Uncle Li, I haven't seen you for a long time. How are you feeling recently?"
Mr. Li rarely smiled, "My old bones are still strong!"
Xu Yan's father and Mr. Li were good brothers, but he died early.
When they were young, Xu Yan and Li Xiuyan were sisters who grew up in the same alley.
When Li Xiuyan wanted to marry Lin Dahai, she also tried to persuade her, but Li Xiuyan insisted on her own way.
Lin Ziqiu, "Aunt Yan."
"Hey! Good boy!"
Xu Yan held her hand and said, "You have suffered a lot over the years."
Lin Ziqiu smiled helplessly, "We've made it through!"
Seeing her sensible look, Xu Yan felt very uncomfortable.
She suppressed her sadness and said, "Lin Dahai, your family is in such a mess, it's nothing more than a thief. Since it's a thief in your house, then just do as Lin Mengyao said and search it."
"To be fair, I'll do the search. Is that okay with you?"
Before Lin Dahai could say anything, Zhang Xiumei was unconvinced. "That won't do! After all, no matter who stole it, it's my child. For the sake of the children's reputation, I think everyone should go away and we can solve the problem ourselves."
It sounded like she was thinking about Lin Ziqiu.
Xu Yan snorted coldly, "You two are so good at making black things white. It's obvious that you want to protect Lin Mengyao. I tell you, don't even think about it. At worst, call the police!"
“You can’t call the police!”
Lin Dahai immediately spoke out in objection. Today's incident was so embarrassing. If he went to the police station, no matter what the result, the factory would definitely laugh at him tomorrow.
"Then search it!" Xu Yan narrowed her eyes and said loudly.
"You can't search. You have such a good relationship with Li Xiuyan, you will definitely favor Lin Ziqiu!"
Xu Yan wanted to slap him a few times, "You still know that Xiao Qiu is Yan Zi's daughter? How can you treat your own daughter like this? Are you worthy of Yan Zi?"
Lin Dahai refused to admit it. "What did I do to her? Did I not give her food or clothes? She has grown up so much and married into the Zhong family. Isn't that enough?"
"Bah! I told you you're shameless and you're still gasping for breath!"
"Xu Yan! Don't think you can do whatever you want just because you are the director of women's affairs!"
Lin Dahai didn't dare to do anything to Xu Yan. After all, her husband was the director of the machinery factory. He could only suppress his anger.
Xu Yan laughed, "Doing evil? I really want to knock your head open and see if it's filled with shit."
"You!" Lin Dahai was so angry that he was shaking all over.
Xu Yan, "What? You still want to hit me in front of so many people? Why don't you try hitting someone?"
Lin Dahai glared at her fiercely, "I won't bother with you, a crazy woman!"
"Bah!"
Xu Yan has always been a hot-tempered person. After Li Xiuyan passed away, she took good care of Lin Ziqiu. She also persuaded Lin Ziqiu to go with Mr. Li. But at that time, Lin Ziqiu seemed to be bewitched by Lin Dahai. She refused to leave and stayed in the Lin family.
They didn't understand that the little girl, who had just reunited with her father, was so sad and insecure that she only wanted to choose the person closest to her.
At that time, Lin Dahai was not so bad, so she naturally didn't want to leave.
But the good times didn't last long. Zhang Xiumei's presence brought about earth-shaking changes in Lin Ziqiu's life.
Even though she was bullied, she still wanted her father's attention and recognition. It was not until later that she realized that not all parents love their children.
Seeing them arguing, another voice came, "In that case, I will supervise and let Xiaoyan search."
She is the cousin of the director of the machinery factory - Zhang Ping.
She is good-looking and capable, and she is also an accountant in the factory. With her supervision, no one had any objections.
Lin Dahai flatteredly went up to him and said, "Accountant Zhang, I'm sorry to have embarrassed you."
Zhang Ping didn't even bother to look at him, and urged, "Don't waste time, let's go inside."
Xu Yan nodded and then took Lin Ziqiu in.
Lin Mengyao panicked, "Mom! You have to help me!"
Zhang Xiumei was so angry that her teeth itched, "Why did I give birth to such an idiot like you!"
Lin Mengyao cried sadly, "Mom..."
Earlier, Xu Yan searched Lin Ziqiu's body but found nothing.
When it was Lin Mengyao's turn, she knelt down with a plop, "I'm sorry... I was bewildered and took the money. I'm sorry to my sister, my parents..."
Zhang Ping frowned slightly, showing disdain for Lin Mengyao's behavior, and said nothing.
Xu Yan looked at her pretending to be pitiful again, and she wanted to tear her mouth apart, "Why didn't you do that before? Do you have to wait until now to admit your mistake?"
Zhang Xiumei felt sorry for her daughter. "Mengyao already knows she was wrong. Accountant Zhang... Director Xu... please forgive her because she is young and doesn't understand. Besides, the money stolen is my family's. What does it have to do with you..." She said the last sentence in a very low voice.
"Since you are wrong, then apologize to Zi Qiu." A hint of displeasure flashed in Zhang Ping's eyes.
"This...I should apologize to her sister..." Zhang Xiumei was extremely unwilling in her heart, but she had no choice but to do it.
If they really investigate further, not only Lin Mengyao, but the entire family of four will be drowned in spit.
Lin Mengyao was extremely reluctant, but at this moment she could only stand up tremblingly.
Before she could speak, Lin Ziqiu took the lead and said, "What's the use of saying sorry? I don't accept this kind of apology."
"We have been with you for so long, and we need an explanation. If you do something wrong, you must pay the price. You are no longer a child."
Lin Mengyao clenched her palms, her face full of resentment, "Lin Ziqiu! Do you have to force me to death to be happy? How can you be so vicious!"
"If there were no witnesses present, I would be the one wrongly accused to death by you and your daughter tonight! Have you ever thought of letting me go from the beginning?" Lin Ziqiu sneered.
Xu Yan agreed, "Xiao Qiu is right. Why should our Xiao Qiu forgive you just because you apologize? We must get an explanation tonight!"
Zhang Xiumei didn't expect Lin Ziqiu to be so difficult to deal with. She was so anxious that she had to pin all her hopes on Zhang Ping.
"Accountant Zhang, please be fair, this..."
But before she could finish her words, Zhang Ping interrupted her: "I agree with Xiaoyan."
Then, she looked at Lin Mengyao again, "Will you hand it over yourself, or let us search it?"
Lin Mengyao was disheartened. "I, I'll get it out now..."
The moment she turned around, she suppressed the hatred in her heart.
No matter what, as long as she can get through tonight, she will leave here at dawn tomorrow and never come back!
"Mengyao!" Zhang Xiumei looked at her back, feeling anxious and angry.
Amid everyone's gossiping gazes, Zhang Ping came out.
She shook the bag in her hand, "I found the money."
"Who stole it?"
"Do you even need to ask? Didn't you see that Lin Mengyao didn't even come out? I guess she's too embarrassed to see anyone!"
"I was so lucky that I believed she was innocent! Bah! How could she do such a thing? She is so uneducated!"
"This mother and daughter are both more evil-minded than each other. If Accountant Zhang and the others hadn't been here tonight, Lin Ziqiu would have never been able to clear herself from the guilt even if she jumped into the Yellow River!"
"Xiao Qiu is such a pitiful girl. She must have suffered a lot over the years. Sigh! She has such a hard life!"
Lin Dahai didn't expect things to end like this. He wanted to wait until Lin Ziqiu was found out to be the thief so that he could give Xu Yan and the others a slap in the face.
Now he could only shamelessly comfort Lin Ziqiu, "Xiaoqiu, you've been wronged in this matter. It's all your sister's fault. I will definitely teach her a lesson when I get back! I'll help you vent your anger!"
Lin Ziqiu, "Don't wait until you come back. She's in the room right now. Give her a lesson and let me see."
"You kid! How can you be so cruel? She is your sister after all." Lin Dahai frowned immediately, trying to use this opportunity to slander Lin Ziqiu.
Lin Ziqiu spread his hands, "You can't bear to do it? So what I said just now was just for show in front of everyone."
"you!"
Old Master Li hit Lin Dahai on the back with his cane, "You black-hearted beast! Since you are determined to protect the mother and daughter, from now on, Xiaoqiu will no longer have you as her father!"
After saying that, he snatched the cloth bag containing the money and stuffed it into Lin Ziqiu's hand, "This betrothal money should also belong to Xiaoqiu, don't even think about taking a penny!"
Lin Dahai subconsciously tried to grab the purse, but Lin Ziqiu immediately put it in his pocket.
"How can this money be hers? I gave birth to her and raised her. If she doesn't acknowledge me as her father, then this money should be mine!"
Several hundred dollars!
He didn't care about his face at all, he just thought about how to get the money.
Lin Dahai earns about 40,000 yuan a month, and together with Zhang Xiumei, the family's monthly income is more than 60,000 yuan. The betrothal money is enough to cover their family's expenses for a year.
Lin Dahai said in a tough tone: "Give me the money!"
Lin Ziqiu hid behind Xu Yan and looked at him provocatively, "So what if I don't give it to you?"
Mr. Li knocked the ground with his cane: "What can you do?"
Lin Dahai couldn't bear it any longer, and pointed at the old man's nose and cursed: "I respect you as an elder, but if you keep taking advantage of your age and making trouble, you can't blame me for taking action!"
"Get out! Get out now!"
Zhang Ping was the first to leave, looking extremely bad.
She has never been a nosy person. If it weren't for Zhong Heyang's sake today, she would not have taken the initiative to speak up for others.
Seeing that Accountant Zhang was a little angry, Lin Dahai suddenly regretted his impulsive behavior. He just wanted Xu Yan to leave with Li Laoer.
But the words have been spoken, and further explanation is futile. I can only find a way to repair my relationship with Zhang Ping later.
"Lin Dahai! You don't have the right to chase me away! I was the one who paid for your house!"
Mr. Li’s words shocked everyone.
Lin Dahai's pupils shrank sharply, and he denied it without thinking, "Impossible!"
"How is it impossible?" Mr. Li continued, "As an ordinary employee like you, will the factory approve a house for you to live in?"
Li Laoer couldn't persuade Li Xiuyan at the beginning, and since she was pregnant, the matter was done.
Although he was very angry, he didn't want to see his daughter pregnant and without a place to live, so he used his savings and found Xu Yan's father.
This is how they managed to get this house for the young couple.
Li Laoer is a man with a sharp tongue but a soft heart, and he refused to mention this matter to his daughter.
Even Li Xiuyan was unaware of this.
"I can testify to this."
When her father died, he told her a lot of things, including a contract, which was the proof of Li Laoer's purchase of the house.
In other words, a large part of the money for this house was paid by Li Laoer.
Lin Dahai and Li Xiuyan only spent very little money to get the house.
Lin Ziqiu was also shocked. It was something he had never seen before.
His father is a Phoenix man, he has no money and no ability.
Li Lao Er groaned, "I'd better ask you to get out now, but you still have the nerve to chase me away."
Lin Dahai has never felt so aggrieved. He thought that once Li Xiuyan died, all these things would be his. But now he finds himself a joke!
Zhang Xiumei was much smarter than him, and she quickly stepped forward to comfort Li Laoer.
"Grandpa, it's fine to give her the betrothal money. It's all our fault today, so just consider it as an apology. After all, we are a family. Xiaoqiu is married well now. If her family has a bad reputation, she will lose face in her husband's family, right?"
The more powerful a family is, the more they care about face.
If they were all kicked out, and the Zhong family found out, who knows how they would look at Lin Ziqiu.
Li Lao Er frowned, obviously angry at Zhang Xiumei's words, "If it weren't for Xiao Qiu, I would have told you to pack up and get out right now!"
Lin Ziqiu supported his grandfather and whispered in his ear: "Grandpa, the people in the compound don't know how to look at them now. Living here will embarrass them."
Hearing this, Li Laoer's expression eased a lot.
Lin Ziqiu closed his eyes and said, "Grandpa, it's getting late. Let me take you home."
The betrothal money has been received, and the purpose of her coming here today has been achieved.
When everyone saw that there was nothing exciting to watch, they all dispersed.
On the way, Lin Ziqiu couldn't help but ask: "Grandpa, why are you here today?"
Mr. Li said sternly, "What are you talking about! What good could the Lin family have done by inviting you back for dinner?"
Lin Ziqiu smiled and said, "Anyway, they can't do anything to me."
"Little bastard!"
Mr. Li laughed and scolded, "Okay, I don't need you to send me home. When we pass by the restaurant later, I'll let Xiaobo send you back."
He was woken up early this morning and when he opened the door he saw a young man.
He introduced himself right away, and then begged to go to Lin's house with Lin Ziqiu in the evening.
Li Laoer was very angry and felt sorry for Lin Ziqiu.
So when he got off work in the evening, he quietly followed Lin Ziqiu.
He was waiting near the Lin family, ready to support Lin Dahai and the others when they bullied Lin Ziqiu.
When Lin Ziqiu heard that his grandfather asked Tian Xiaobo to take him home, he waved his hands and said, "No, no, I can go back by myself."
When the grandfather and grandson just walked to the state-owned restaurant. Then I heard a crisp car bell coming from the distance.
Looking ahead, I saw Zhong Heyang riding a bicycle towards this side.
Lin Ziqiu's eyes lit up, "How did you know I was here?"
"I guessed it." Zhong Heyang got out of the car with a smile in his eyes.
Lin Ziqiu's face turned slightly red, "Grandpa, Uncle Tian, I'm going home first!"
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