A Burden Lifted! Became Someone Else's Child!

Lin Fen sighed, not forgetting to remind Qin Lin, "Remember to let me come when you open for business. I'll help you greet the guests."

Qin Lin immediately said, "Mom, how can I let you greet guests?"

Lin Fen huffed with slight dissatisfaction, "My health isn't good, but I'm happy to help my son with his opening."

"Mom, I'll wash the dishes later!" Hearing Lin Fen's words, Qin Lin's face broke into a smile. It's so good to have a mom.

After the meal, Qin Lin tidied up the dishes and chopsticks and went into the kitchen to wash them.

Lin Fen watched her busy son and sighed again. Her son had been sensible since he was young, making them parents look incompetent compared to peers who were so much easier to raise.

After washing the dishes and tidying up, Qin Lin remembered the matter of the creditors. He reminded her, "Mom, I've invited Uncle Ergen and the others over. They should be here soon..."

Lin Fen was startled. Just as she was about to say something, the doorbell rang. She hurried to open the door and a look of distress appeared on her face when she saw the people outside. "Ergen, you're here?"

The person outside was their creditor. Their family owed him 30,000 yuan.

She was most afraid of meeting these creditors now. The family truly had no money to repay them.

"Sister-in-law Lin Fen." Qin Ergen greeted Lin Fen and then asked, "Is Linzi back?"

"Xiao Lin, your Uncle Ergen is here." No matter how bitter she felt, Lin Fen could only invite him in.

He had lent them money to treat her husband's illness back then. Although her husband couldn't be saved, she couldn't avoid him. One had to have a conscience.

As soon as she welcomed Qin Ergen in, Lin Fen heard a surprised voice, "Ergen, you're here too?"

Qin Ergen greeted the newcomer and said with a smile, "Dalin, you're here too? Is your snack shop opening?"

"It's still under renovation," Qin Dalin said with a smile.

As they were talking, more people arrived.

"Ergen, Dalin, you guys are here too."

"You guys are here too."

Lin Fen sighed silently. These were all people who had lent her family money. Her son had actually invited them all over.

People fear creditors showing up, but if you owe a debt, you owe it. You have to greet them warmly when they come.

She forced a smile and ushered them all in, taking out cups to pour water for Qin Ergen and the others.

Qin Ergen and his group filled the small living room. Wangcai, the dog, was startled by the crowd and quickly ran into the kitchen to find Qin Lin.

Qin Lin came out and immediately greeted Qin Ergen and the others, "Uncle Ergen, Uncle Dalin..."

He was grateful to these creditors. After all, when his father was diagnosed with cancer, they were willing to lend money, knowing that his family might be left with a widow and orphan who couldn't repay it.

But Uncle Ergen and the others still lent them the money. What profound friendship this was.

What's more, it had been over a year since he graduated, and everyone knew it was difficult for the widow and orphan, yet no one had come to demand the debt.

Sometimes, he envied his father. Not everyone could earn such friendship.

Or rather, the bonds of the older generation were something the new generation lacked.

Modern young people were eroded by the heavy pressure of life and the superficial values of society, leaving them with no extra energy to maintain such relationships.

Qin Ergen saw Qin Lin and praised him sincerely, "Xiao Lin has truly become accomplished. You're more impressive than any of the younger generation from the village."

Qin Dalin also nodded, "Xiao Lin has been sensible since he was young and got good grades. If our useless brats at home were half as sensible as him, I'd be content."

This statement was echoed by the others.

Qin Lin was the only one from the village who got into a key university. The others were too fond of playing. It was just that Qin Lin had bad luck, and his family suffered a tragedy.

Lin Fen was naturally happy to hear others praise her son, but then she sighed. Her son was being held back by the family.

After praising Qin Lin, Qin Ergen took out an IOU and handed it to Lin Fen, "Sister-in-law Lin Fen, look, this is my IOU."

Qin Dalin did the same, taking out his IOU, "This is mine."

The others also took out their IOUs and placed them on the table.

When Qin Lin said he would repay them, they naturally brought the IOUs.

A debt cleared is a debt settled; it's an age-old principle that IOUs should be destroyed in person.

Qin Lin, afraid of worrying his mother, quickly said, "Mom, I asked Uncle Ergen and the others to come. I've earned some money and can repay them."

After all, the mood wouldn't be good when creditors showed up. He immediately sat next to his mother, took her hand to comfort her, and then generously picked up the IOUs. "Uncle Ergen, Uncle Dalin, do you all have your phones with you? I'll transfer the money to you through the bank."

These words stunned Lin Fen, who looked at her son in disbelief.

In that moment, Qin Ergen and the others also took out their phones.

"Xiao Lin, yes, yes."

"Who doesn't carry a phone these days?"

"Right, but are you really going to pay it all back at once?"

Qin Lin didn't hesitate. He checked the IOUs one by one and then transferred the money through mobile banking. Over 300,000 yuan was gone in an instant, and his account balance was once again in crisis!

However, with the debts cleared, he felt more relaxed. In a few days, he would find time to treat Uncle Ergen and the others to a meal. As for repaying their kindness, that would come later.

After receiving the transfer notifications, Qin Ergen and the others all had smiles on their faces.

Although they never thought of urging Qin Lin and his mother to repay the money, they were still very happy when Qin Lin paid it all back at once.

Every family has its own difficulties, and with this extra sum of money, their hands are a bit looser and life is a little easier.

People like Qin Ergen looked at Lin Fen with envy. Although her family had suffered a series of misfortunes, she had a good son, which was truly enviable.

This kid Qin Lin is amazing. Not only did he have no parental support, but he also quickly helped his parents pay off hundreds of thousands in debt.

What parent wouldn't want their son to have this ability?

Lin Fen clearly felt these gazes, and her heart was filled with mixed emotions.

Qin Ergen and the others didn't linger. After praising Qin Lin profusely, they all took their leave.

Qin Lin saw them off downstairs and opened the buckets covered with cloth on the tricycle. He gave each person a wild fish to take home, a small token of his appreciation.

"Xiao Lin, are these wild fish?"

Qin Ergen and the others were clearly a bit surprised.

"Just a small token of my appreciation. These wild fish are nutritious. Uncles and elder brothers, take them home and cook them with some wine."

"Xiao Lin, why are you being so polite?"

"..."

Qin Ergen and the others were clearly very happy. These wild fish were not small, and they were usually hard to come by.

After Qin Lin sent Qin Ergen and the others away, he picked up the IOUs again. The IOUs had his mother's signature. He was present at the time, and now that he had the IOUs back, he felt a sense of emotion.

He went to his father's memorial portrait and, in one go, burned all the IOUs to ashes. These debts had once been a mountain pressing down on him, suffocating him.

Because of the game in his mind, he could finally escape the quagmire of tedious farming.

Lin Fen, however, was a bit anxious. She immediately asked Qin Lin, "Xiao Lin, tell Mom honestly, where did you get so much money? Did you do something illegal?"

This was her biggest worry. It wasn't important whether her son had money; she just didn't want him to go down the wrong path.

Qin Lin guessed that his mother would worry and had already prepared a story: "Mom, how could I possibly do anything illegal? Actually, I caught a wild ornamental fish and sold it for over 600,000 yuan."

"After that, I used this money for wholesale. Remember the watermelons I brought back? I did wholesale for those watermelons and made another profit. After investing in the villa, the remaining money was used to pay off debts."

This explanation actually had flaws.

He mixed up the order of the fish and the wholesale business.

"What kind of fish can be worth so much money?" Lin Fen could hardly believe it.

Qin Lin explained, "A wild Albino Yellow Tiger. I don't know why this fish is so good, but rich people just like it and paid a lot of money to buy it."

As he spoke, Qin Lin took out his phone and showed his mother the tax record for his wild ornamental fish.

Lin Fen had no choice but to believe him now, her face full of disbelief. "There are fish this expensive? This must be your dad blessing you, allowing you to catch this fish."

A long-lost smile appeared on Lin Fen's face, as if she had become much more relaxed.

Qin Lin saw the change in his mother and couldn't help but smile.

"Xiao Lin, so the villa you're working on isn't just a 30,000 to 40,000 yuan farmhouse?" Lin Fen finally reacted and asked.

"Yes, the villa is quite large," Qin Lin nodded.

Lin Fen became anxious, "Then hurry up and explain to Moqing! She came to see me before, and when she saw that you hadn't told her about the farmhouse, I thought you were just doing a small 30,000 to 40,000 yuan farmhouse and lacked confidence, so I told her to wait for you."

"Moqing is such a good girl, you need to give her hope. Don't let anyone snatch her away. I only recognize her as my daughter-in-law."

"Uh!" Qin Lin was stunned. He had planned to finish building the Bougainvillea Sea and give Zhao Moqing a surprise, which was why he hadn't told her.