Xue Deyou looked at Zhao Jingui, seeking help, "Say something!"
Zhao Jingui shot him a fierce glare, then put on a fake smile and approached Lin Fan. "Little Fan, your father and I were friends for a lifetime. When he was alive, I helped him a lot. I even hired people to build your ancestral home."
"Now, Uncle wants to marry a bride for your brother Tiedan, and you're standing in the way. Isn't that unreasonable?"
Although Zhao Jingui was the richest man in the village, he didn't dare to be arrogant in front of Lin Fan.
Lin Fan sneered, "Ying'er doesn't want to marry, are you planning to force her?"
Hearing this, the villagers who were watching from outside came in to see what was happening.
Now, Lin Fan was the only one in Luofeng Village who could contend with Zhao Jingui.
If the two of them fell out, it would definitely be exciting!
Zhao Jingui's face turned ashen. "Little Fan, I'm a person of some standing. Are you really going to give me no face at all?"
"Uncle Jingui, as long as you act with a clear conscience, I will definitely give you face."
Lin Fan did not back down at all.
As the richest man in Luofeng Village, when had Zhao Jingui ever been openly challenged? He was trembling with anger and his face darkened.
He rolled his eyes, then suddenly laughed. "You brat, fine!"
"Since you're involved in this matter, then Uncle will give you face."
Lin Fan knew in his heart that this old fox wasn't being magnanimous, but was like a predator that retreated first, then found an opportunity for a fatal blow.
Zhao Jingui patted Xue Deyou's shoulder. "Neither you nor I can afford to offend Little Fan. If he disagrees, it definitely won't happen."
"But my son's marriage cannot be delayed. Return the money to me, and I'll go to Wangjia Village to look for another girl."
Xue Deyou quickly said, "Don't rush. No matter how incapable I am, I won't let an outsider control my own family's affairs!"
Lin Fan knew that Xue Deyou was afraid of Zhao Jingui forcing him to pay.
If this problem wasn't solved, Xue Ying'er's matter couldn't be resolved.
"Uncle Jingui, how much does he owe you?" Lin Fan asked.
Zhao Jingui held up two fingers and replied, "Two hundred thousand."
Lin Fan raised his eyebrows. "How did he owe so much?"
Zhao Jingui spread his hands. "No choice. Your Uncle Deyou gambled and was cheated."
"To propose to Tiedan, I spent two hundred thousand to help him pay off his debt."
"So, he now owes me two hundred thousand."
Lin Fan asked again, "Is this money yours? What was the principal amount?"
Zhao Jingui chuckled. "Little Fan, how could I have money to lend him for gambling?"
"To help him pay off his debt, I borrowed money from outside."
Xue Deyou chimed in, "Little Fan, don't you have money!"
"Help Uncle return the money to Uncle Jingui, and we can slowly discuss your matters with Ying'er."
Lin Fan gave Xue Deyou a look of disgust and flatly refused, "I don't have money!"
Two hundred thousand wasn't a large sum to him, but if he took it out so readily, Xue Deyou would definitely become more demanding in the future.
This was a bottomless pit!
Xue Deyou's expression changed. "You don't have money, yet you dare to meddle here?"
"Get out! If you ruin Ying'er's marriage, I'll fight you to the death!"
Lin Fan met him head-on. "If you dare to sell your daughter, I won't let you off!"
Xue Deyou turned his gun and yelled at Xue Ying'er, "I'll ask you one question, are you marrying or not?"
Xue Ying'er gave him a cold glance and said nothing. She moved her feet and stood behind Lin Fan.
The implication was clear: everything was up to Lin Fan.
Xue Deyou jumped with anger, gnashing his teeth. "You unfilial daughter! You won't even help your father when he's being forced to death! Fine, just wait to collect my corpse and your mother's!"
"Her father, don't go too far."
Wang Honglian's face was full of sorrow, and she looked at Xue Deyou pleadingly.
"Auntie, he's already lost all humanity, forcing his wife to sell blood and his daughter to sell herself. If he wants to die, let him go," Lin Fan advised.
"She's my wife. I'll take her with me whether I live or die!" Xue Deyou threatened.
"Wuwuwu..."
Xue Ying'er cried loudly. "Dad, are you really going to force me and Mom to death?"
Only she knew that this Xue Deyou was capable of anything.
The first thing Xue Deyou did every time he came home was ask her for money.
Xue Ying'er knew her father was addicted to gambling and worried that if she gave him money today, he would lose it all tomorrow, so she only gave him a small portion.
Once, after Xue Deyou lost everything, he bought a bottle of pesticide on the way home and tried to force it into Wang Honglian's mouth while she was asleep in the middle of the night.
If Wang Honglian hadn't been startled awake at the time, she would have turned into dust by now.
Xue Deyou's eyes gleamed with malice. "Ying'er, I'll ask you again, are you marrying or not?"
"I'll marry, I'll marry."
For her mother's sake, Xue Ying'er compromised.
Wang Honglian hugged her daughter. "Ying'er, don't agree to him!"
"Mom has thought it through. I can't let him drag you down anymore."
"Hurry up and leave. Leave this home and live your good life."
Xue Ying'er held her mother's hand. "Mom, if we leave, we'll leave together."
Lin Fan's eyes lit up. That was a good idea, why hadn't he thought of it?
"Let's go, all of you, come to my house!"
Xue Ying'er shook her head. "No, I won't go to your house. I want to take my mom and leave here forever, never to return."
Lin Fan was living with Xia Xue, so she felt embarrassed to move in.
"Silly child, Mom following you will only burden you."
Wang Honglian sighed. "Your father owes a lot of money outside. If he can't pay it back, then I will have to, because we are husband and wife."
"If I follow you, creditors will be coming to collect debts every day."
"Mom is old. I don't care if I live or die anymore, but you are still young and have a bright future ahead of you."
Xue Ying'er's tears flowed. "Mom, if I leave, you won't be able to live for another day."
Wang Honglian smiled tragically. "Mom owes him from a past life, and this life is to repay the debt. Dying will be a release."
"Mom, I'm not leaving. I can't leave you alone!" Xue Ying'er cried out.
Then, she said resolutely, "If I marry him, and it can allow you to live a better life for a few days, I am willing!"
"Don't say foolish things. Mom won't allow you to do this!" Wang Honglian rebuked.
Xue Ying'er smiled with relief and wiped her tears with her hand. "This matter is settled!"
Xue Deyou's face showed an excited smile. "That's more like it! That's my good daughter!"
Zhao Jingui laughed heartily. "Ying'er, don't worry. I don't fear you spending money, nor do I fear you supporting your maiden family. As long as you honestly become my family's daughter-in-law, all your family's expenses will be on me, and I'll manage all big and small matters!"
Upon receiving such a promise, Xue Deyou was even more ecstatic. "Daughter, have you heard? Only by marrying Tiedan can our family have a good life!"
Xue Ying'er looked up at the sky, her eyes no longer holding tears, only despair.