Chapter 293: Angry out of shame
The old man's face suddenly turned pale, but he was still unwilling to accept it. "Master, it's been so many years. All the money we earn now is due to our hard work. Could it be that our descendants will be threatened by the five ghosts for generations to come?"
Now, he felt no gratitude towards his grandfather. He felt that even without the Five Ghosts his grandfather had invited, with his abilities and means, he would have been no worse off than he is now. Perhaps his grandfather's fortune truly depended on the money brought in by the Five Ghosts, but that had nothing to do with him. Everything he had now was earned through his own efforts.
He did not enjoy the help of the Five Ghosts, but now he has to bear their revenge. This is really unfair.
"Do you really think that you can have such a huge wealth now with your own ability?"
Zhong Nianyao thought the old man's words were all a joke. "Without the wealth carried by the Five Ghosts, neither your grandfather nor your father would have become wealthy, and you wouldn't have been born into a wealthy family. The education you received since childhood, your vision, your knowledge, even your abilities—each one of them wasn't built on wealth. And now you feel wronged. After enjoying the benefits for so many years, you're now complaining about it being unfair?"
"Those who were born into poverty, those who were oppressed by you and unable to fight back, shouldn't they feel even more that heaven is unfair?"
These words left the old man unable to refute. He stammered, not knowing what to say.
"Master, even if I deserve it, those younger generations, those children, they are all innocent!" The old man still refused to give up, "They don't even understand!"
"You're ignorant?" Zhong Nianyao sneered, "You're bullying others even though you're still young. What will happen when you grow up?"
"Just like I said, since they have inherited wealth and honor, they must be prepared to pay the price! Besides, they won't die, they just won't be able to continue enjoying wealth and honor."
"Master, if you're willing to help me, I'm willing to give you half of my wealth!"
Seeing that Zhong Nianyao was unmoved, the old man gritted his teeth and spoke again, "Two-thirds, I am willing to offer two-thirds of my wealth!"
Although he felt very sad, compared to losing everything and maybe even paying with his life, he had to give up his wealth even if he was reluctant.
"The only one who can help you now is you." Zhong Nianyao looked at the old man and said, "To calm the wrath of the five ghosts and protect the health of your descendants, there is only one way!"
"What's the solution?" the old man asked anxiously. "I'll do whatever you want me to do!"
He secretly rejoiced in his heart. It seemed that money really moved people. Just now, he had been unwilling to help him, but now that he was willing to give him two-thirds of his wealth, he relented.
But it was fine this way. Even if I lost so much money, it was worth it as long as I could get rid of those five ghosts. Besides, as long as he was still around, there was still a chance for me to make a comeback.
"The solution is very simple." Zhong Nianyao said calmly, "When you go back, donate all your wealth to accumulate merit, dispel the anger of the five ghosts, and terminate the contract between the two parties. Then your descendants will be safe!"
"What?"
As soon as these words came out, the old man stood up in excitement. Because he was in poor health and now too excited, he immediately started coughing violently.
Although the butler Wang behind could not speak now, when he saw his master like this, he hurried forward to support him, fearing that something unexpected might happen.
After a long while, the old man stopped coughing, but his face was much paler than before.
"Master, if you don't want to help, just say so. Why are you playing tricks on me?" The old man suppressed his anger and said, "Since you don't have such ability, then don't waste each other's time here."
He just didn't believe that no Heavenly Master would be tempted by his willingness to offer so much wealth.
This girl in front of me is so young, maybe she doesn't even have the ability. The reason why it has been spread so widely is probably just a rumor.
The old man left angrily, with the anger still on his face.
Zhong Nianyao spread her hands and said helplessly, "Tell me, am I a little unlucky today? Why do I encounter such things today?"
"Don't be angry!" Lu Yichen reached out his hand, patted Zhong Nianyao on the head, and said soothingly with a smile, "I'll treat you to a delicious meal."
"I'm not angry, I'm just a little sad!"
Zhong Nianyao smiled and shook her head, then stood up, "Okay, it's noon now, let's go eat!"
If it weren't for the old man's delay, they would probably have been having lunch by now.
Soon, the stall was closed, and Lu Yichen took Zhong Nian Yao to a private restaurant for lunch.
In the private room——
After ordering some dishes, Lu Yichen handed the menu to Zhong Nianyao, "Do you think you need to add any other dishes?"
"No, you ordered what I like."
She hadn't expected this. She and Lu Yichen had only eaten together a few times, but he had already memorized her taste.
I have to say, she still finds this quite useful.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Lu Yichen directly asked Zhong Nian Yao to go out and play in two days.
Facing Lu Yichen's invitation, Zhong Nianyao shook her head and said, "I have something to do in a couple of days."
After hearing Zhong Nian Yao's answer, Lu Yichen was a little surprised. He raised his eyebrows but did not ask any further questions.
"Today's Five Ghosts Bringing Fortune," Zhong Nianyao explained directly, "Since we've already encountered it, we can't just turn a blind eye!"
Although the old man has left, it does not mean that the matter is over.
"Will something happen?" Lu Yichen asked.
"Yeah!" Zhong Nianyao nodded, "So I have to go there when the time comes. Those five ghosts aren't evil ghosts, they haven't even hurt anyone, and now they've been betrayed by someone, so they're innocent!"
"The old man won't give up just like that. If they do, the backlash from the five ghosts will be even more severe. If we don't stop them, the five ghosts will probably not be able to reincarnate again, and their souls may even be scattered. By then, they might even hurt innocent people! I must stop them!"
If she didn't know, then forget it. Now that she's encountered it, she can't just stay out of it! She can't be so cold-blooded!
This would also help her accumulate merit, and she sympathized with the five ghosts and several innocent children among them.
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