CHAPTER 158: CHAPTER 158: SCHEMES

Han Chunli’s face suddenly turned sour: "Second Brother, I remember all these things, and every time I borrow money from you, I do write an IOU. Don’t worry, as soon as I have the money, I’ll pay you back immediately."

Han Jingchen looked at Han Chunli with a very indifferent gaze: "How much do you need for the surgery expenses?"

Upon hearing this, Han Chunli’s eyes carried a smile: "Second Brother, the surgery costs this time won’t be insignificant. Plus, the cost of the kidney source might require over four thousand yuan."

Han Jingchen slightly frowned and lowered his eyes: "How much are you still short?"

Han Chunli stammered: "Second Brother, I don’t have much on hand, and during this period, Xiaowen has to eat and drink too, doesn’t he?"

Han Jingchen thought to himself: She thinks I don’t know? These days, all the food and drink have been managed by our big sister Chunxue. From a young age, Han Chunli was best at playing tricks.

However, there are some things he has almost figured out, and by then, he will definitely settle accounts with her: "I can lend you this money, but let’s be clear among siblings. If there’s anything, I need to say it in advance. I can lend you this money, and I can not ask for interest, but there has to be a deadline for repayment. Or if you can’t pay it back by then, what will you use to counter the debt? There has to be a statement, after all. Everyone is watching, and at least in the future, when others come to borrow money from me, I can explain."

The allowance Han Jingchen received before was a seventh-level wage for army cadres, three hundred and seven yuan a month. Plus some other benefits, it was about three hundred and fifty yuan. He had no other expenses and had indeed saved quite a bit of money.

He was very clear about Han Chunli’s thinking, having grown up together, but ever since he uncovered certain things, he harbored some doubts. To avoid future troubles, it’s better to clarify some issues.

He cleared his throat: "I have watched Xiaowen grow up from a young age. I can’t possibly abandon him, but this sum of money is not small. How about this, you and Lin Feng come over tomorrow, so much money, I have to prepare in advance."

Han Chunli was helpless, not knowing what conditions Second Brother wanted to set, but she had already planned in her heart. As long as she borrows the money, she decides when to repay it.

Second Brother currently has no children under his knee, and his money will eventually belong to their families sooner or later. Whoever gets it is their own. Anyway, Second Brother can’t really do anything to her, just one word: delay.

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On the other side, Xinyan returned from the city and was taken back to school by Mr. Gu. The college entrance exam was approaching, and they were afraid of delaying her review.

Because Zhao Jianlan left school early due to a stomach upset, Xinyan walked to the Mechanical Factory alone after the evening self-study.

As she was about to reach her small courtyard, she saw someone seemingly standing under the tree at the gate. As she approached, she found it was He Jinxuan: "Brother He, what are you doing here?"

Just after she spoke, she saw things placed at the gate: "What is this?"

He Jinxuan gestured for her to open the gate first: "I asked someone to prepare pots and pans for you."

Xinyan hadn’t expected that He Jinxuan would help her prepare these: "Earlier, Sister Zhao and Sister Wu brought some things over for me. With those, I can manage until after the college entrance exams. There’s no need for so much trouble."

He Jinxuan hadn’t expected Zhao Family and Wu Family to send things over, but he carried the items into the courtyard: "They are prepared, so just keep them and use them. Although the college entrance exam isn’t far, you still need to take care of yourself. It’s late, so I’ll head off first."

Xinyan saw the things on the ground and quickly said: "Brother He, how much are these? I’ll pay you."