Chapter 1174 - 1216: Repaying Debts

Chapter 1174: Chapter 1216: Repaying Debts

Seeing Ling’s mother silent, Ling’s father couldn’t help but speak again, "You say Yueyue started earning money at sixteen, but do you know how much hardship she endured behind her earnings? The money she earns each month not only takes care of herself, pays for her tuition, but also provides us with living expenses. That’s because she cuts back and saves, sometimes eating instant noodles for a whole week! Tell me, can we endure like she does? Even if you can manage, what about the younger ones? It’s not that I’m boosting outsiders’ morale and undermining our own; we know our four children better than anyone else, they can’t stand hardships. When the farm work gets busy, asking them for help, they complain endlessly and don’t assist! If we make them live with us in the wind and rain, how could they bear it! Though life in the countryside isn’t as good as in the city, we at least have our own house, our own land. The more we sow, the more we harvest; as long as we work hard, we won’t starve! As long as our family can stay together, that’s enough!"

Initially, he didn’t know what kind of life Yueyue led after giving them monthly living expenses!

Because he only focused on money at the time and didn’t care about how Yueyue was living here!

This was only later told to him by Shenglan when they met!

Even though they live in the countryside, she knows deep down that Yueyue’s life is worse than theirs! Yueyue’s struggles are only clear to herself; they will never understand.

Seeing Ling’s mother silent, Ling’s father sighed deeply and comforted, "Wife, don’t dream unrealistic dreams! Let’s give the money to Shenglan and live honestly! Besides, over the years, we didn’t save nothing! With our ability, supporting the eldest to go to college is not a problem! What’s not ours, let’s not covet anymore!"

After hearing Ling’s father’s words, Ling’s mother felt a rush of grievance and began to cry, "Wah...! I’m unwilling, unwilling! The money was already in my hands and now it’s gone! Over a million, over a million! We wouldn’t earn this much in a lifetime, and now it’s all gone!"

Ling’s father quickly used his sleeve to wipe Ling’s mother’s tears, softly comforting, "What’s not ours isn’t ours; forcing won’t make it ours! Moreover, we are still young, we have the eldest, second, and third daughters to rely on! As long as we support them to go to the big city, they might marry a rich man like Yueyue! By then, with three children, three rich sons-in-law, why fear not recovering the over a million! Don’t cry anymore, okay!"

Ling’s mother stopped sobbing, looked at Ling’s father with tear-filled eyes, and incredulously asked, "Can they really marry a rich man like Ling Yueyue?"

"Yes, they can, of course they can! They are our daughters, and their looks aren’t worse than Yueyue’s. Yueyue could marry a rich man, so can they!" Ling’s father softly comforted Ling’s mother.

More than comforting Ling’s mother, it was like comforting himself!

He liked money too; he also wished for a life without work, where clothes are handed over and meals served! But this dream couldn’t be realized through Ling Yueyue; he could only hope to achieve it through his other three daughters.

All parents think their daughters are the best, and he was no exception!

Undeniably, Ling Yueyue was very pretty. Although born in the countryside, possibly due to growing up in the city, she had no rustic vibe; instead, she appeared youthful and vibrant, exuding modern charm.

Yet, he believed his daughters weren’t bad either; although they didn’t dress as well as Ling Yueyue, they had good features and wouldn’t look ugly.

Ling’s mother wiped her tears, nodding strongly, self-comforting, "Okay, I trust you. Our eldest will definitely marry someone better and richer than Huo Junmo! What’s Huo Junmo? Wealthy but carrying baggage; although Ling Yueyue married well, she’s just being a stepmother for someone else’s big kid, it isn’t good at all! Our eldest will definitely marry better, live happier!"

Ling’s father secretly glanced at Ling’s mother, tentatively asking, "Then... shall we give back this hundred thousand yuan to Shenglan? It makes no sense to fight for this amount after losing over a million!"

Though unwilling and pained, after Ling’s father’s talk, Ling’s mother had no choice but to reluctantly nod even amidst her discontent.

"Good, good, good, it’s good you figured it out! I’ll call Shenglan, have her come over, and we’ll hand her the money!" Seeing Ling’s mother agree, Ling’s father immediately took out his phone, dialing Ling Shenglan’s number.

The phone rang twice before being answered, Ling Shenglan’s voice, cold and detached, came through, "Hello!"

Noting Shenglan’s displeased tone, Ling’s father cautiously said, "Shenglan! Your sister-in-law has come to her senses and is willing to return this hundred thousand yuan to you. Where are you now? If you’re free, please come to the bank; we’ll wait for you here!"

Ling Shenglan raised an eyebrow, asking, "Come to her senses? No regrets? I hope you’re not going to regret it when I arrive!"

Ling’s father quickly assured, "Yes, she’s come to her senses, no regrets, absolutely not!"

"Alright! Wait for me, I’m on my way!" With that, without waiting for Ling’s father to respond, the call was hung up.

Ling’s father put away the phone, smiling at Ling’s mother, "Shenglan said she’ll be here soon, let’s sit over there and wait for her!"

Ling’s mother remained silent, joining Ling’s father to find a spot to sit.

The crowd who had gathered to watch soon dispersed, feeling there’s nothing more to see, returning to their seats. Yet, their eyes occasionally darted towards Ling’s father and mother, checking for any new developments.

As it was nearing the bank’s closing time, Shenglan arrived quickly, appearing in the bank soon after.

On seeing Shenglan arrive, Ling’s father promptly stood up, trying to ingratiate, "Shenglan, you’re here. Since you’re here, let’s quickly handle the procedures!"

"Hmm!" Shenglan nodded, retrieving a new queue number.

Ling’s father extended his hand towards Ling’s mother, who looked at him mournfully, reluctantly handing over the bank card from her pocket to Ling’s father.

Sitting opposite Ling’s father and mother, Ling Shenglan waited quite a while before it was their turn!

The transfer process was quick; in no time, the hundred thousand was successfully transferred to Shenglan’s account.

Checking the balance displayed on her phone, Shenglan smiled contentedly.