The tension in Lin Wei's mind suddenly snapped at that moment.
Xiao Yuanbing was actually the foreman on her father's construction site!
After Xiao Yuanbing entered the house, he didn't ask for anyone's identity. He bypassed everyone in the house and accurately handed the compensation money to Ni Fang's mother.
What does this mean?
They had known each other for a long time.
Otherwise, who would hand over a huge sum of 30,000 yuan to a stranger?
She had sensed something was wrong earlier.
Before Mingming went to the 8th floor of the construction site to talk with Engineer Li, the police were skeptical about the case.
However, after talking with Mr. Li, the two police officers' attitudes were noticeably different from before.
She assumed it was because she had just been reborn and was under a lot of stress, which made her overthink things.
It seems now—
Her father's death was indeed suspicious.
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Seeing the undisguised joy in Ni Fang's eyes and the greedy and determined look in her uncle's eyes.
Lin Wei suppressed her anger, but a wicked thought rose in her mind. "Mom, don't take it. Don't take his filthy money. Who does he think he is? He thinks he can buy my dad's life with 30,000 yuan? He's dreaming."
There was a moment of silence in the room, but everyone quickly realized what was happening.
Yes, 30,000 yuan is a lot of money, but with the severe inflation outside, it is indeed insignificant compared to the head of the household.
What's more, there's a college student about to start school on top, and a baby boy crying for milk below.
How many days can 30,000 yuan last?
Ni Fang was now in a very difficult position.
Those hands, already outstretched to receive the money, were caught in a dilemma: accepting it or not.
Ni Fang refused the money, and her uncle Ni Qingguo became anxious. "Sister, don't listen to this girl's nonsense. The person is already dead, so of course you should accept the compensation. Otherwise, wouldn't you lose both the person and the money? If you don't have the money, what will you three eat in the future?"
Ni Qingguo glanced at Lin Wei, "Didn't you still want to go to university? How can you go without money?"
"You mean if I take this money, I can go to university?"
"Why are you asking me whether you can go to university? Do you expect me to decide that?"
"Knowing that you can't make decisions for others, you shouldn't have said anything that could be misunderstood when you came here."
Ni Qingguo choked, and said somewhat angrily, "Lin Wei, don't be ungrateful. I said all that for your brother's sake. Are you really that selfish, abandoning your brother to go to university in another city?"
“Uncle, my father is dead, but not both my parents. How is going to university leaving my brother behind? Can’t my mother take care of him? He’s not an orphan that no one wants. On the contrary, what you’re saying sounds like you’re worried that my brother and I will become a burden on your family. My father hasn’t even been buried yet. Isn’t it a bit too early to say these things now?”
The Lin family has lived in this area for nearly 20 years, and the neighbors all know how much Ni Fang has helped her younger brother.
Ni Qingguo's desire for the 30,000 yuan was practically written all over his face.
He didn't want to take on the troublesome Lin Wei and Lin Yuan, and that was written all over his face.
If you think about the worst possible outcome, then...
Isn't he just trying to get Lin Wei to give up college and go out to work so she can take over her brother, who's such a hot potato?
Not only does Ni Fang not have to support the two children, he can also deduct some of Lin Wei's salary from Ni Fang to supplement their family's income.
It has to be said, they're really good at scheming.
Ni Qingguo, his face ashen, snapped, "Shut up! What nonsense are you spouting?"
Ni Fang wanted to cover Lin Wei's mouth, "Weiwei, are you crazy? That's your uncle."
"Mom, it's my uncle who's ruining my future. You know how long I've been preparing for the college entrance exam, and you know how much Dad wants me to go to university. Are we so poor that we can't even afford to eat? Do we need to give up going to university so that the three of us can have something to eat?"
"If that's the case, Mom, let me ask you, you and Dad have been married for nearly 20 years, don't you have any savings at all? Where did all that money go?"
Ni Fang was speechless.
To be honest, we don't have any savings.
But when it came to where they were going, everyone looked in Ni Qingguo's direction with ambiguous expressions.
So, since everyone knows the truth, why sacrifice her interests to continue to benefit the other party?
Especially the value of a university degree in this era—
There's no need to say more.
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Seeing that things were spiraling out of control, Li Gong spoke up at Xiao Yuanbing's behest.
"Um, I'm sorry, we shouldn't have interrupted your family matters, but there are just too many people in the family, and it all comes down to money."
"How about this, Master Lin has just returned and there are still many things to do. Let's all go outside and get busy for a while, then we can sit down and have a good chat, and try to resolve everything today."
Ni Fang glanced at Xiao Yuanbing, who gave her a reassuring look.
With Uncle Liu's help, all the unimportant people in the family were asked to leave, and the younger brother was also taken away.
But Ni Qingguo was unwilling to leave.
Lin Wei joked, "Uncle, what are you doing here? My dad's compensation has nothing to do with you, right?"
Ni Qingguo glared at Lin Wei resentfully, but fearing he would be kicked out, he quickly made up an excuse.
“My brother-in-law is gone, and Yuanyuan is still young. There’s no one to hold the family together. If I go out, you three will be bullied to death. I have to stay here to protect you.”
Ni Fang was already full of resentment, and when she saw Lin Wei preparing to refute her brother, she interrupted her impatiently.
"Alright, Weiwei, your uncle isn't an outsider. Let's get this sorted out quickly so we can bury your dad. It's not good to leave him outside all the time. Besides, that big boss is quite busy; he doesn't have time to waste with us."
And so, under Ni Qingguo's smug gaze, Xiao Yuanbing placed the compensation money in the very center of the table.
“30,000 yuan is not much, but it is indeed my heartfelt wish. Just like this girl said, the head of the family is gone, and 30,000 yuan is nothing. But looking around, whether it is a state-owned enterprise, a foreign enterprise, or a private enterprise, none of them can give me such a high compensation.”
“Master Lin passed away unexpectedly, and that’s the conclusion the police gave.” As he said this, Xiao Yuanbing glanced at Lin Wei. “Nobody wants accidents to happen, but I still hope you can find solace.”
"Accepting this money will make everyone feel better."
"It's to make you feel better, after all, if someone dies on your construction site, it's like they died on your turf. If you don't just settle it with money, you'll always have something on your mind."
'Bang'
Ni Fang slammed her hand on the table with a cold face, "Weiwei, what's wrong with you? You speak so sarcastically, just like those old ladies at the market."
“Being sharp-tongued is better than being cold-hearted. Mom, you haven’t shed a single tear since Dad died.”
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