Yan Qinglu led Wan Tong back home in a familiar way, which everyone has already been accustomed to. The Yan family invited him to stay for dinner, and even sent Third Brother Yan to fetch Lin Cui.
However, just as dinner time approached, there was suddenly commotion outside the Yan family’s gate.
Lin Daxiong’s family, accompanied by the village head, was stirring up trouble outside. It was unclear what the issue was.
The village head is a man in his fifties and came from the wealthiest family in Datang Village. They had built a two-story house and had a backyard some years ago.
However, Yan Qinglu and the Yan family suddenly became wealthy, overshadowing the village head’s family.
As soon as the Yan family opened their door, the group rushed into the courtyard. Along with Lin Daxiong’s family, there were also relatives of Xiao Wei, all wearing expressions of discontent.
Even Yan Zheng became angry when he saw this scene. “What are you doing? Village head, I just repaired this gate. Are you trying to tear it down again?” His face darkened.
“Brother Lu…” Lin Daxiong and his group whispered to Yan Qinglu and Wan Tong, “We don’t know what to do. They act like they’re possessed, demanding cars and money…”
When they returned home, although they were greeted with smiles, there was a sense of alienation. Soon, the conversation turned to cars, money, and their activities in the city.
They were reluctant to reveal anything and just gave some money to appease their families.
But even this wasn’t enough. Several families joined forces and first went to Yan Qinglu’s house, then came to the Yan family when they didn’t find anyone there.
“Before coming back, didn’t you anticipate this situation? What’s the rush?” Yan Qinglu glanced calmly at the crowd, each person’s eyes gleaming red as if they were predators poised to pounce on prey.
Their true colors were revealed.
Lin Daxiong’s group exchanged glances but remained silent behind Yan Qinglu.
At this moment, the village head spoke, “Old Yan, here’s the thing. We came to find Xiao Yan. You know, Xiao Yan took Daxiong and the others outside to make a living. It seems they’ve made quite a bit of money, but all the families just reported that their children haven’t received anything. All the cars belong to Xiao Yan. I’m an outsider and shouldn’t interfere, but at the request of everyone, we want Xiao Yan to come out and talk to everyone. At least let us know what they’ve been doing in the city and whether there’s any danger, right?”
Father Yan was about to speak, but Lin Cui stepped forward and sneered, “Village head, I understand what you’re saying. You brought these people to the Yan family because you want money and cars, and you want to find out how Xiao Yan and the others got rich, right?”
Lin Cui’s words were too direct and unpleasant, like a knife cutting through the crowd’s pretenses.
Immediately, some villagers who came to watch the excitement chuckled meaningfully, and Lin Daxiong’s family became angry.
But everyone just looked at each other, and no one dared to confront directly. In the end, it was Mother Lin who couldn’t bear it and pointed at Lin Daxiong, who stood behind Yan Qinglu like a bodyguard, “My Daxiong has been working hard for Xiao Yan. Shouldn’t he receive appropriate compensation? Why are all the cars owned by Xiao Yan? And Daxiong is my precious son. I’m worried about him. Why do you speak so harshly?”
“Hehe…” Someone in the crowd laughed.
With so many sons in the Lin family, Lin Daxiong had been mischievous since he was a child, getting spanked with a cane every day. As he grew older, he rarely came home. She still had the nerve to call him her precious son.
What a joke, isn’t it just wanting to know how others make money?
Mother Lin didn’t want to argue with Lin Cui. In her eyes, Yan Qinglu, who was quiet and unassuming, was easy to bully. So she came straight over and pointed at him, saying, “Xiao Yan, why do you think you can take up so many cars?”
Yan Qinglu wrinkled his brow at the finger still carrying the smell of garlic, and his sharp gaze shot towards her as he spoke word by word, “Because they listen to me.”
“Mom, what are you doing?” Lin Daxiong came out and stood in front of Yan Qinglu, his patience almost at its limit.
How could they not make money following Brother Lu? But they all knew they weren’t well-received at home, so they didn’t intend to reveal their bottom line. The cars they brought back this time were indeed Brother Lu’s, and there were many wedding supplies on them.
But unexpectedly, there was still trouble at home.
“Lin Daxiong! You’re really something! You act like a dog for others and push your family aside. Are you brainless?” Mother Lin was so angry she didn’t care about her words, reaching out to grab Lin Daxiong’s ear.
But Lin Daxiong dodged, his anger erupting. “In your eyes, I’m the dog, right?”
He glared fiercely at the intimidating crowd in front of him, including his parents and his brothers’ wives. “I brought back ten thousand, and you all took it. How much more do you want? The cars? They’re not mine. Try grabbing them.”
“Ten thousand???”
“Lin Daxiong is also willing to give? This money to the family is worthless…”
The villagers whispered, shocked and envious. Even the village chief seemed incredulous. With ten thousand, they could build a two-story house in the village and live happily for some time.
Lin Daxiong actually gave it all to the family, truly naive.
But since Lin family got ten thousand, other families should have similar amounts. It was too greedy to unite and try to take someone else’s car at this point.
Lin family also didn’t expect Lin Daxiong to suddenly explode. Being discussed by others, they felt a bit embarrassed.
“Daxiong, we’re just worried about you. We don’t know how you’re doing outside…” Eldest Brother Lin came out, patting Lin Daxiong’s shoulder.
Lin Daxiong shrugged off Eldest Brother Lin’s hand, turning back to Yan Qinglu. D*mn, even when he was fighting for his life outside, it wasn’t as stifling as now.
Just like Little Fourth Yan said, the bond of blood, you can’t sever it even with a knife. But after this, he no longer hoped for anything.
The atmosphere was somewhat tense. The village chief stepped forward, looking at Yan Qinglu. “Xiao Yan, everyone has said enough. Why don’t you explain your work? After all, the elders are worried about you. It’s almost New Year’s, it’s not good to keep this commotion going.”
After the village chief spoke, everyone quieted down, and the atmosphere became even heavier.
Everyone hoped to hear the secret of getting rich from Yan Qinglu’s mouth.
In Datang Village, there were not many who had been to City A. Even if they had gone for a few days, they wouldn’t pay attention to city affairs. So it’s no wonder they don’t know anything.
“You want to know how we make money? Why don’t you ask your sons? Wouldn’t that be better? If you come to ask me, what else do you want to hear?” Yan Qinglu’s expression was cold, even his voice, carrying a freezing temperature that made people shudder.
“I asked Daxiong, he said just follow Brother Lu, who else could I ask if not you?” Eldest Brother Lin spoke up.
“He’s not wrong either. Fighting alongside me, earning money with blood, are you all daring enough to swallow it all, not afraid of choking?” Yan Qinglu’s voice softened, but the emotions in his eyes grew darker.
The boys were afraid at first, with plenty of injuries on their bodies, but in the end, they still got what they deserved.
As soon as the villagers heard it was earned with blood, everyone was stunned, half believing and half doubting.
Yan Qinglu’s father used to mix in the city and had his glory days. Now Yan Qinglu followed in his father’s footsteps, which was normal.
No one didn’t want to prosper, but to gamble with their lives, they didn’t dare.
“Enough, stop acting like you’re so great here. My son is mixed up in this too, and my husband died like this, you all know, right? If you really want your sons to be safe, keep them at home.” Lin Cui impatiently interjected.
“Aunt… you can’t say it like that, we want to follow Brother Lu…” Xiao Wei couldn’t help muttering.
Lin Cui gave him a stern look, “Don’t worry, your family may not necessarily want to keep you at home either. After all, as long as you don’t die, you can still earn a lot of money.”
Xiao Wei : “…” What a precise stab.
The onlookers sneered with mockery, and the few families looking for trouble all blushed, having their true intentions exposed by Lin Cui.
Wan Tong looked blankly at Lin Cui and secretly admired her, truly a Madam Boss.
Perhaps sensing Wan Tong’s gaze, Lin Cui suddenly looked at her, then pushed her from beside Third Brother Yan to her own son, and said to everyone, “Also, this is my daughter-in-law. If any of you dare to make trouble for her after coming to propose marriage, be careful, I’ll have my son get rid of you.”
“…” The crowd fell silent for a while.
“Aunt Yan is mighty!” Lin Daxiong whispered secretly.
“…” Wan Tong looked up at Yan Qinglu, coincidentally meeting his smiling eyes. She quite enjoyed the feeling of being protected by her mother-in-law…
With Lin Cui’s blunt warning, the group left awkwardly, and the Yan family could finally have their meal.
Just now, it was unknown where Yan Wan’ying went, but she only came back during dinner.
After returning to the village, she loved to go out and play with her old friends. Listening to their flattery made her happy, and she found more boys chasing after her. Even some of her high school classmates specially came from the town to see her. During this time, it was the happiest time in her eighteen years.
But when she saw Yan Qinglu and Wan Tong being intimate, she started feeling sour again.
No matter how many people chase her, they couldn’t compare to Yan Qinglu.
She used to chase Yan Qinglu too, but he didn’t even spare her a glance. Later, she felt ashamed and angry, she looked at him with disdain, and even threw stones at him. Could it be because of this, that Yan Qinglu looked down on her?
She contemplated in her heart, maintaining a sweet smile on her face, pleasing Lin Cui, and even took the initiative to call Yan Qinglu Brother-in-law.
But even so, the attitudes of the mother and son towards her were not even half as good as towards Wan Tong.
After dinner, Yan Zheng pulled Yan Wan’ying out of the door, and when they came back, her eyes were red from crying, she went into her room and didn’t come out again.