Hidden truth, intricate love

Lin Yue felt dizzy. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself. She looked up at Lin Hao, her tone calm but with a hint of restraint, "Brother, this amount is too large. I really can't afford it. If you need it urgently, maybe I can find a way to help you raise some, but it's really unrealistic for you to ask for so much directly like this."

Lin Hao sneered disdainfully, his tone still arrogant: "Lin Yue, don't give me these arguments. You are so successful in the company, isn't it because you make a lot of money? You dress up beautifully every day, drive a luxury car, and live in a nice house. Isn't this more than the money I have? If you really care about me, you won't be so reluctant."

Lin Yue felt a pang of pain at hearing her brother's blunt accusations. She had always felt a sense of responsibility towards her family, especially towards her brother, and she had always felt a tinge of guilt. She thought that if she could provide financial support, it would at least improve his attitude towards her. However, every attempt at help and concession seemed to only make Lin Hao more demanding.

"Brother, I know you think I should help the family, but the amount this time is really beyond my ability. I am not like you think, I can just take out so much money." Lin Yue tried his best to make his tone sound calm, but his heart was already full of anger and helplessness.

Seeing her resolute tone, Lin Hao's eyes flashed with anger, and his tone became more and more sharp: "Lin Yue, you are getting cocky now, and you think you are very great, right? Don't forget, you are still a member of our family! If you don't help me, you look down on me and think I am a burden to you, right?"

Lin Yue was speechless at her brother's words, her heart filled with mixed emotions. She had never considered abandoning her family; everything she had done, whether it was working hard or pursuing a stable life, was to make life better for her family. However, her brother's attitude at this moment made her gradually realize that perhaps her endless help only made him more dependent and demanding.

At this moment, Lin Yue's phone rang again. It was Li Hao calling. She hesitated for a moment and picked up the phone: "Li Hao?"

Li Hao's gentle voice came from the other end of the phone: "Lin Yue, are you okay? Why haven't you come back yet? Are you in trouble?"

Lin Yue glanced at Lin Hao across from her, feeling a wave of conflict. She didn't want Li Hao to get involved in her family affairs, especially on his birthday. However, she couldn't contain her feelings and whispered with a hint of helplessness, "Li Hao, I'm sorry, I do have a problem here... My brother has something urgent to ask me, so I might be a little late."

Li Hao heard the fatigue and anxiety in her voice and asked softly, "Do you want me to pick you up? If you need anything, let me know and I can help you."

Lin Yue hesitated for a moment, feeling helpless as she looked at Lin Hao's cold and impatient expression. She knew that Li Hao's help would ease her mood a little, so she nodded gently, "Okay, thank you for your help."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Yue tried to calm herself down and looked at Lin Hao again: "Brother, Li Hao will be here soon. We can discuss it together and see how to help you get through this difficult time."

Hearing this, Lin Hao's face turned unhappy and he snorted coldly: "What? You want to ask your 'good boyfriend' to join in the fun? I'm looking for you because you are my sister. What does it have to do with outsiders?"

Lin Yue felt helpless when she heard her brother's rejection and hostility, but she said firmly, "Brother, my ability is limited, but Li Hao is willing to help us. He has always supported me and respects my responsibilities to the family. I hope we can solve the problem together instead of just blaming each other."

Lin Hao glanced at her with disdain and said coldly, "Humph, that's ridiculous! As a man, do I have to rely on your boyfriend to solve my problems? Lin Yue, when did you become so weak?"

Lin Yue felt a surge of anger in his heart, and finally couldn't help but raise his voice: "Brother, do you know what you are talking about? I have been helping you and doing my best to help you, but I also have my own life. I am not an ATM that you can call at any time!"

Lin Hao was stunned by her sudden counterattack, but his expression soon darkened. He said coldly, "Okay, Lin Yue, I didn't expect you to really think so. Since you're unwilling to help me, I'll find a way myself. Just wait and see you live a good life and leave your family behind!"

Just then, Li Hao appeared at the door. He walked over and gently patted Lin Yue's shoulder, soothing her. Then he turned to Lin Hao and said calmly but politely, "Brother Lin Hao, I'm Lin Yue's boyfriend, Li Hao. I came here today specifically to see if I can help you solve your problem."

Lin Hao stared at Li Hao coldly, his eyes filled with disdain and hostility: "Who do you think you are? Do you think you have the right to interfere in the affairs between me and my sister?"

Li Hao smiled slightly, his tone still gentle: "I know it's not easy to interfere in family affairs, but I really want to help you. Lin Yue has been trying her best to help her family. If it's inconvenient for you, you can discuss it with me and see if there is a better way."

Seeing Li Hao's kind attitude, Lin Hao became even more dissatisfied. He said sarcastically, "Humph, you, an outsider, really think you are so self-righteous? You think you can teach me how to do things just because you have a little money? Don't think I don't know the tricks of you rich people. You help me a little today, and then take advantage of me tomorrow. Do you really think I can't see it?"

Lin Yue was angered by her brother's rude words. She turned to Lin Hao and said with a cold look in her eyes, "Brother, Li Hao really wants to help us. Why are you talking like that? He has never looked down on us, and he doesn't have any so-called 'routines'. Are you humiliating him like this? Are you worthy of his kindness?"

Lin Hao sneered, his tone becoming more arrogant: "Good intentions? He just thinks you are great and looks down on us poor people just like you. Lin Yue, do you really think he is a good person? When something goes wrong, you will know who is sincere!"

Li Hao's face darkened slightly as he listened to Lin Hao's unreasonable accusations, but he quickly regained his composure. He knew that Lin Hao wasn't truly hostile, but rather driven by long-standing resentment and jealousy. He gently held Lin Yue's hand, looked at her soothingly, and then said to Lin Hao calmly, "Brother Lin Hao, I believe Lin Yue has never forgotten her family. She's working hard to make her life better. As long as it's a reasonable request, I'm willing to work with her to help you through this difficult time."

Seeing this, Lin Hao's eyes flashed with uneasiness, but he quickly feigned composure and continued to be aggressive: "Hmph, Li Hao, don't pretend to be a good person here. If you really want to help me, then take practical action today and let me see how sincere you are."

Li Hao observed Lin Hao's attitude, feeling somewhat unhappy but remaining calm. He looked at Lin Yue, nodded slightly, and then calmly said to Lin Hao, "Brother Lin Hao, I will do my best to consider your needs, but please also understand Lin Yue's situation. She has her own life and responsibilities. We can help you, but we hope you will also respect her efforts and dedication."

Lin Hao snorted coldly, not responding directly, his eyes still filled with hostility and dissatisfaction. However, Lin Yue felt an immense warmth in her heart because of Li Hao's support. She looked at Li Hao and nodded gently, her eyes filled with trust and gratitude.

Lin Hao looked at the tacit interaction between the two and felt even more indignant in his heart, but Li Hao's attitude was gentle and firm, which made it difficult for him to continue to rage for a while.