CHAPTER 413: CHAPTER 311: LIN FAMILY TURMOIL 2

Lin Dingsheng laughed and said, "Uncle, this money cannot be left unpaid. Isn’t it unreasonable for us to borrow money and not repay it? How would we borrow from you in the future? Uncle, why don’t you calculate how much we still owe? I think we shouldn’t take out Grandma’s stuff; I’ll repay this money myself."

Zhou Xiaozheng, hearing this, gave him a meaningful look and then turned his gaze to Mrs. Lin.

He silently cursed in his heart, truly damn good at talking. Borrow money again? Who said it was borrowed money? Big mouth, big heart, repay money? Can he even afford it? It’s not that he looks down on this kid. If the Lin Family thinks a child like this can shoulder the family’s burdens, he reckons the old man will die with unfulfilled wishes.

Seeing the situation, Lin Lishan hurriedly said, "You don’t even have enough money to spend with your monthly salary. How will you repay the money? Dad, why are you discussing money with Brother Zheng? It’s the money my mom asked me to keep for her, only she can repay me. Why would I want your salary?" After speaking, she awkwardly gave Zhou Xiaozheng an apologetic smile.

Don’t even mention the nephew repaying the money; even if the brothers on her side join in, it would take several years. She’s not foolish and had Zhou Jiao secretly calculate it long ago. Not even discussing her salary, just the family’s savings, if left untouched in the foreign bank, earn a huge interest over time. Her daughter Jiao Jiao had privately told her long ago that she shouldn’t expect to get the money back, and if this matter can be avoided, it should never be brought up. Bringing it up more only makes things worse!

Zhou Xiaozheng, seeing her bluntly point out the truth with a single sentence, couldn’t help but want to laugh. This wife of his may lack other strengths, but she’s pretty good at hitting where it hurts.

Li Jianjun, hearing the old man talk about repaying the money, immediately grabbed his wife Lin Liyin’s hand, not allowing her to speak. At this moment, he looked at everyone’s expressions and squeezed his wife’s palm again heavily.

He sighed secretly in his heart, money blinds people. No one noticed where the key conflict between the Lin Family and his brother-in-law Zhou Xiaozheng lies, still bringing up borrowing money now, isn’t that just making people more upset? Who said it was borrowed money?

Now he even doubts Lin Dingsheng’s character. Does this child think anyone is dumber than him? He’s almost tempted to remind that the money belongs to Zhou Jiao. They haven’t even been asked to manage it; it should have been returned to Jiao Jiao long ago.

Mr. Lin looked towards his youngest son-in-law Li Jianjun, making eye contact with him, hoping he could speak up to smooth things over.

Li Jianjun lamented inwardly. He rushed over on an empty stomach and still had to participate in this matter. Was that easy for him? But seeing his father-in-law’s white hair and the sincerity in his eyes, he couldn’t help but feel a pang of sorrow.

He cleared his throat, smiled, and said, "Haha... let’s not mention this money for now. Have you all forgotten that this money belongs to Jiao Jiao already? Dad, besides Xiao Lin’s wedding, what other matters are there?" He didn’t dare to say it was a joyous occasion; he remembered well Zhou Jiao’s solitary wedding.

Mr. Lin, hearing this, immediately slapped his forehead and instructed, "Go call Jiao Jiao over, you from the eldest family. It really needs Jiao Jiao to speak."

Zhou Xiaozheng impatiently frowned and said, "Jiao Jiao is at home taking care of the child alone, don’t call her over. If she came, she would say the same as I do. Dad, if there’s nothing else, you all should start eating."

"What about Xiao Wu? Having him come over would be the same."

"Xiao Wu went out to meet an old friend; he won’t be back until evening. Dad, you need to hurry up. Didn’t you mention the separation? Do we still need a separation in our family?" Lin Lishan looked at the old man curiously and asked.

She really didn’t understand why there needed to be a separation. With no money, what’s there to separate? Could it be separating debt? Is she supposed to take it or not? At this moment, when she thought of this, she immediately frowned.

Zhou Xiaozheng lowered his head and chuckled silently. He really wanted to just up and leave. Looking for Xiao Wu? How about her son-in-law’s opinion? Didn’t know whether the old man was confused or pretending to be ignorant? Really returning the money wouldn’t mean selling things and secretly returning it to Shanshan? Did they still need each family member to give opinions? Well now, they’re stuck, aren’t they?

Mr. Lin asked with great interest, "Does Xiao Wu have old friends in Beijing? Whose children are they? Have you invited them over to play? Bring them over when you have time so I can see them. This child is truly remarkable; he has acquaintances wherever he goes..."

Zhou Xiaozheng, hearing this, immediately looked up at the old man. Narrowing his eyes slightly, he stood up and said, "I have some things to attend to later, so I’ll be leaving now. You all can continue chatting."

Mr. Lin, a bit flustered, quickly said, "Don’t rush off. There’s still unresolved matters."

"No, someone is waiting for me." After Zhou Xiaozheng finished, he had already walked out of the living room towards the outside.

Exiting the courtyard, he didn’t pay attention to his wife who closely followed behind, and headed home quickly. He really didn’t expect the old man to have come to this point yet still have the leisure to meddle in their family’s affairs.

As he walked all the way home, as soon as he reached the doorstep, he saw his daughter Zhou Jiao waiting with a smile, and his mood instantly improved.

He smiled and said, "Your grandpa wanted you to come over, but I turned that down. In the future, they might still bring up the money matter to you."

Zhou Jiao snorted, glanced at Lin Lishan not far behind, and said in a low voice, "Saying nice things isn’t as good as taking action! Isn’t directly returning the money more sincere? Do they really think others are fools? Would Gu Ruyi cough up what she’s swallowed?"

Zhou Xiaozheng and his daughter entered the living room. He took the tea Zhou Jiao handed him and looked at his wife’s confused face. Finally, after thinking it over, he decided to tell them about the events of the night, so they had an idea in their hearts.

He objectively recounted from Mrs. Lin’s entrance to Mr. Lin’s reaction, the silence of the two big brothers-in-law of the Lin Family regarding repayment, to Lin Dingsheng’s clever dodging it as borrowing and repaying. There was not a hint of emotion in his storytelling.

Zhou Jiao listened with a calm expression. Unlike Lin Lishan beside them, who was constantly complaining and full of regret. She had anticipated such an outcome long ago. She just wanted to confirm again if anyone else in the Lin Family still had a sense of the bottom line besides Gu Ruyi.

Now having a better understanding of the faces of the Lin Family members isn’t a bad thing. She’s not as good-natured as her father—if it were up to her, she would count every penny meticulously. What right does the Lin Family have to spend the Zhou Family’s money?