Chapter 99 Got the Money
Doctor Chen's words were like a strong light, illuminating Xu Yao's chaotic thoughts.
Yes, surgery fee!
She suddenly clenched Xue Han's hand, and the wetness of her palm penetrated his skin.
She could almost feel her own heartbeat, hitting her eardrums and making her dizzy.
"How much is left?" Xue Han's voice was low and firm, like a reassurance pill, gradually calming her panicked heartbeat.
"Still short of... two thousand." Xu Yao's voice trembled a little. Two thousand yuan!
In the seventies, this was no small sum of money.
Although her shop was doing good business, it was just starting out and her working capital was limited.
"Two thousand..." Xue Han repeated the number with a frown.
He sold his watch and barely raised enough money for the first surgery. Where could he find another two thousand dollars now?
"Let's try the credit union again." Xu Yao bit her lip, a hint of stubbornness flashing in her eyes.
She still remembered Director Liu's expression from last time, but for her mother's sake, she had to try again.
Xue Han nodded, his deep eyes revealing determination.
He held Xu Yao's hand tightly, as if to pass on his strength to her, "Don't worry, I'm here."
The two came to the credit union again, and the air was filled with the familiar smell of ink and paper.
Xu Yao took a deep breath and tried to calm the surging emotions in her heart.
When Director Liu saw them, his fat face was filled with a sarcastic smile, like a fat cat that had successfully stolen some fish. "Hey, isn't this Comrade Xu Yao? Why, you still haven't given up? Didn't I make it very clear to you last time? A small business like yours has no ability to repay."
He crossed his legs, drank his tea slowly, his eyes full of contempt.
In his opinion, Xu Yao and Xue Han were just two poor bastards who didn't know their own limitations. How could they want to borrow money from him?
It's just wishful thinking!
"Director Liu, we are here this time to explain our situation again." Xu Yao tried to keep a calm tone.
"What does it mean? How poor you are?" Director Liu snorted disdainfully, "I don't have time to listen to your stories about poverty."
Xue Han took a step forward, and his tall figure blocked Director Liu's contemptuous look towards Xu Yao.
His deep eyes were as cold as a pond at this moment, making people shudder.
"Director Liu, I'm Xue Han, a retired soldier." He spoke in a steady tone, but with unquestionable majesty, "As the director of a credit union, you should be impartial, instead of looking at people with tinted glasses like you are doing now."
Director Liu was intimidated by Xue Han's aura and began to avoid looking.
He didn't expect that this seemingly taciturn man actually had such a strong aura.
"I... I'm just following the rules." Director Liu's voice was noticeably weaker, and he subconsciously touched his greasy hair, trying to hide his inner uneasiness.
Xu Yao took the opportunity to explain the store's operating conditions and repayment plan again. Her tone was firm, her logic was clear, and every number was carefully considered.
Although Director Liu's attitude softened somewhat, he still refused to approve the loan on the grounds that the risk was too great.
"Your situation is indeed special, but we are also responsible for the financial security of the credit union." He said these high-sounding words, but his eyes were wandering.
Xue Han pursed his lips tightly
He held Xu Yao's hand tightly and turned to leave.
At this moment, Director Liu suddenly spoke, "But..." His eyes fell on Xu Yao's hand, "I can consider it..."
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Xue Han still held Xu Yao's hands tightly, as if these hands could give her endless strength.
Director Liu's gaze lingered on the two men's hands for a moment, and he was obviously thinking about something.
Xu Yao's heart beat faster. She was keenly aware of what Director Liu was going to say, but she didn't dare to hold too much hope.
"But..." Director Liu deliberately prolonged his tone, with a strange smile on his face, "I can consider it..."
Director Liu paused for a moment, seemingly enjoying the sense of control at the moment.
Xu Yao and Xue Han both held their breath, nervously waiting for his next words.
There was a depressing atmosphere in the air, and even breathing became heavy.
"As long as you are willing..." Director Liu's eyes flashed with a cunning light, and his eyes swept back and forth over Xu Yao's body, as if he was examining a commodity, "Well, as long as you can give me some extra benefits, I will naturally do my best to help with the loan."
The expression on Xu Yao's face fell instantly, and anger and humiliation intertwined in her heart.
She clenched her fists so tightly that her nails almost dug into her palms.
She could feel Xue Han's grip tightening, as if telling her not to be swayed by such a shameless request.
"Director Liu, you are going too far." Xue Han's voice was low and firm, and every word was like a heavy stone hitting Director Liu's face. "We are here to handle legitimate loan procedures, not to bribe."
Director Liu's smile froze on his face. He didn't expect Xue Han to retort so directly.
For a moment, the fat on his face trembled a few times, obviously trying to suppress his anger.
"You young people just don't understand."
Xu Yao felt a surge of anger in her heart, but she tried to remain calm.
She looked at Xue Han, and Xue Han smiled slightly, a smile full of tenderness and support.
"We do need this loan, but we will never use improper means to obtain it." Xue Han's voice became more powerful, and his words were like a sharp sword, hitting Director Liu's soft spot. "Director Liu, I hope you can treat every applicant fairly, instead of using despicable means to seek personal gain."
Director Liu's face turned pale and he clenched his fists, obviously shocked by Xue Han's righteousness.
He lowered his head, not daring to look directly into Xue Han's eyes, as if he was afraid that those firm and deep eyes would see through everything in his heart.
"Okay, okay, you guys go first." Director Liu finally gave in, with a hint of concession in his tone, "I will consider your situation again, but that doesn't mean I will approve it."
Xue Han nodded, turned around and left with Xu Yao.
The two walked out of the credit union, and the fresh air hit their faces, as if washing away the heaviness in their hearts.
Xu Yao took a deep breath and felt relieved. The anger and grievance in her heart also dissipated a little.
"Thank you, Xue Han." Xu Yao said softly, with gratitude in her eyes, "You always stand by me and never let me suffer any injustice."
Xue Han smiled and held Xu Yao's hand tighter. "We are husband and wife, aren't we? Your business is my business. I won't let you face these difficulties alone."
Their eyes met, and a warm and resolute atmosphere filled the air.
Although the loan failed, Xu Yao felt more warm and strong in her heart.
They walked side by side on the street, their steps firm.
Not far away, the lights of the small shops flickered in the night, as if calling them home.
Xu Yao looked up at Xue Han, "
Xue Han nodded, and the two of them quickened their pace and walked towards the shop.
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