Making you a son-in-law is not about making you conquer the world.

"Grandson, just you wait and see," Lin said calmly, sitting down on the ground.

"See? This guy's legs are so weak with fear he can't stand up. He's probably just bluffing."

"Boss Diao is one of the wealthiest merchants in the entire Yue Kingdom. Back when he was making his fortunes in the business world, this kid was still a greenhorn. How could he possibly compete with Boss Diao? It's too late for him to admit his mistake now."

"Sigh, I thought he was a promising young man, but it turns out he's all talk and no action, arrogant and disdainful of everyone. I dare not marry my daughter to him; he might offend powerful figures in the court one day."

Those who had been so optimistic about Lin Ping immediately changed their minds.

Diao Man is the head of Jin Manlou, and even possesses wealth that rivals that of a nation. He has been in business for decades and has seen all kinds of storms and monsters.

Lin Ping is just a fledgling eagle whose wings have not yet fully grown. Even if he has a gold nugget in his hand, he should not challenge a fierce adult tiger.

His arrogant attitude will bring trouble to himself and even his family sooner or later. How could anyone dare to marry their daughter to such a person?

Ignoring the ridicule of the crowd, Lin Ping leisurely took off one boot, immediately releasing a strong stench.

"This guy is disgusting. Is he trying to suffocate me and inherit my Alipay account?" The crowd waved their hands to disperse the foul air coming towards them. They were curious about one thing: how long had it been since this guy washed his feet?

He not only took off his boots, but also reached in to rummage around, as if trying to catch the stench.

"Don't let the good stuff go to outsiders," as the saying goes. Even if it smells bad, it's Lin Ping's own, so why should he share it with others?

"What do you mean by this, Young Master Lin? Even if you can't come up with ten thousand taels of silver, no one will blame you. Hurry up and put on your shoes and go home. Business is an adult's business; children shouldn't get involved." Diao Man smiled contemptuously.

These words were utterly contemptuous, not only assuming that Lin Ping couldn't produce the silver notes, but also saying that he was just a greenhorn who didn't know anything about business.

Lin Ping rummaged through his shoes for a long time but still couldn't find anything dry. He did have some wet items in his palms, and he gave an awkward laugh. "Hehe, I really don't have ten thousand taels of silver."

"Isn't that obvious? If you had ten thousand taels of silver, I would suck all the stench out of your boots."

"Hurry home and pee in the mud, your friends are waiting for you. They say your pee smells good and is perfect for mud." Everyone burst into laughter, already treating Lin Ping like a young punk.

The reason he has accumulated so much wealth must be because his family is very capable.

Why can't you just be a good young master? You can even bully others, but you shouldn't look down on Jin Manlou. Even if your parents came, they would probably have to bow and apologize to Boss Diao.

Snapped!

Amidst the disdainful laughter, Lin Ping pulled out a large handful of silver notes and threw them on the ground, saying slowly and deliberately, "Although I don't have ten thousand taels of silver, I do have one hundred thousand taels!"

"How is this possible? Didn't he swindle 500,000 taels of silver? How come he still has extra?" Diao Man stared dumbfounded at the thick stack of silver notes on the ground.

He knew Lin Pingtai very well.

He had previously opened a clinic, but it was sold off or given away for free, so he didn't make any money. Later, it was seized back by Jiletang through trickery and force.

Not only that, even the Lin family's shops and clothing stores are facing difficulties, and they have even sold the Lin family mansion, with the family huddled in the old house.

Making a living is a problem for him, how could he possibly come up with 100,000 taels of silver?

Diao Man was both shocked and frightened; his face turned ashen, and beads of sweat the size of soybeans streamed down his cheeks.

If he had only produced 10,000 taels of silver notes, Jin Manlou could have dealt with it, but this was 100,000 taels! An amount that even emptying the treasury wouldn't be enough to produce.

Diao Man's knees buckled, and he almost knelt down before Lin Ping.

"What kind of look is that, Boss Diao? Do you think 100,000 taels of silver isn't enough?" Lin Ping asked, tilting his head in confusion.

He took off his other boot, pulled out another 100,000 taels of silver, and casually asked, "What about adding another 100,000 taels?"

Everyone was completely dumbfounded, their saliva and jaws dropping to the ground.

No one expected that Lin Ping would have 700,000 taels of silver, which is an astronomical figure that would make him the richest man in Yue. Not only that, he also slapped Diao Man in the face and shattered his myth of being undefeated for thousands of years.

"I'd better go home and find my daughter. This young master is undoubtedly an outstanding person."

"You still have time to stand around? My daughter is already on her way!"

It's not surprising that Lin Ping, who already possessed 500,000 taels of silver, would pull out another 200,000 taels of silver notes. The reason they changed their minds was that even Diao Chan couldn't see through him.

"Oh? This amount of silver isn't enough to meet your standards? It seems Jinmanlou is quite wealthy and powerful. I guess I'll have to spend a little more." Lin Ping put on his shoes, his laughter calm and unwavering.

This was somewhat of a bluff. Apart from the fifty taels of silver he had swindled in the past few days, he only had two hundred thousand taels of silver notes left. After all, he had taken two hundred thousand taels of silver from Jinmanlou to expand the treasury of Bafang Money Shop. Otherwise, Bafang Money Shop would have collapsed long ago.

"I heard that the mysterious salt merchant who suddenly appeared not long ago is just a servant of Young Master Lin!"

"That's not all. The Mingyue Tower, which is currently enjoying great popularity, is also one of Young Master Lin's assets."

……

These explosive news suddenly exploded among the crowd, and their gazes towards Lin Ping changed again, now filled with awe.

Anyone with a modicum of self-awareness would be embarrassed to marry their daughter to Lin Ping; they are simply not worthy.

Diao Man's legs went weak, and he could no longer support his swaying body, so he knelt on the ground with a thud.

"Young Master Lin, it was my fault for being blind and offending you. Please, have mercy on me," Diao Man pleaded desperately.

This action startled everyone once again.

"The head of Jinmanlou kneels before Young Master Lin!" This news swept through the entire business district of Yingtian Prefecture with the speed of a hurricane, and even became a topic of conversation among some ordinary people.

The title "Young Master Lin" has become a supreme title, and countless people dream of meeting him and receiving his guidance.

"Oh? Mr. Diao, are your legs uncomfortable? Why are you kneeling? I happen to be a doctor, let me take a look at you." Lin Ping asked, feigning doubt, and even took out several silver needles as thick as a finger. No, no, they should be iron nails.

How could he not understand the meaning of "deception"? This is clearly deliberate obstruction.

Diao Man's face turned green. He gritted his teeth, hardened his heart, and kowtowed, banging his forehead against the ground, saying, "Grandpa, your grandson knows he was wrong. Please stop using your supernatural powers. From now on, I will always be filial to you!"

Huh? What's wrong with Boss Diao?

Everyone was puzzled.

Young Master Lin only wanted to withdraw money; he didn't say he wouldn't give him a banknote. There's no need for him to kneel down and beg for mercy.

Could it be? !

"Jinmanlou's treasury is empty! Jinmanlou is just an empty shell, and the silver notes we have are going to go down the drain!" Someone shouted, and the news immediately caused an uproar among the crowd.