Soon, the whole family gathered around the table and began to enjoy the meal.

This meal was the most delicious they had ever eaten in their lives, not only because there was a lot of meat, but more importantly because Lin Fan's cooking skills were truly exceptional.

Even my little niece, Xiuying, after eating a whole bowlful, patted her round belly and still looked like she wanted more, calling out, "Uncle, Xiuying wants to eat more!"

Lin Shuhan put down her bowl, wiped her mouth, glanced at the few remaining braised pork and rice in the bowl, and patted her daughter's hand: "Alright, don't worry about getting a stomachache from eating too much!"

"Keep these for your dad, and for your uncles and grandfathers!"

Xiao Xiuying pouted, looking aggrieved.

Seeing this, Lin Fan laughed and took the bowls from his older sister and Xiao Xiuying, saying with a smile, "Big sister, let Xiuying eat if she wants to."

"Eat more, there's more in the pot if you're not full!"

Lin Shuhan took the bowl and smiled somewhat shyly, a rare occurrence for her.

However, she ultimately couldn't resist the temptation of Lin Fan's cooking and, without refusing, lowered her head and ate silently.

Sitting at the table, I looked at the smiles and satisfied expressions on my family members' faces.

A warm feeling washed over Lin Fan.

This scene had appeared in my dreams countless times.

He never imagined that his dream would come true.

The eldest sister was reluctant to let everyone eat more meat, but Lin Fan's thoughts were very simple.

What is the purpose of earning so much money?

Isn't it all about improving the lives of our family members, letting them live a better life, and not having to work so hard anymore?

My little niece Xiuying is so happy to eat meat, but in the county town, or even in the larger provincial capital, there are many girls her age who might be worried when they see meat.

During Lin Fan's lowest point, he lived like a wild man, holed up in the mountains. But at his peak, he had weathered many storms and become a financial tycoon with countless assets.

He knew that people are born unequal, and the gap between people is unimaginable to ordinary people.

Having been given a second chance at life, he only hopes to make up for the regrets of the past, lead his family out of poverty, and let them experience a bigger world and live a better life.

The tragedy of the past must never be repeated, and for this reason, he is willing to do everything in his power to protect this hard-won happiness.

……

"Hmph, I'm so angry! Those people from the Lin family are truly despicable!"

While Lin Fan and his friends were enjoying the delicious braised pork, Zhao Chunhua was at home, furious and jumping up and down!

Their second son, who used to be so honest and obedient, now dares to disobey his parents.

That eldest daughter of the Lin family is a complete scoundrel; she actually dared to threaten his second son with divorce.

If I had known this would happen, I would never have let my son marry Lin Shuhan.

"Alright, what's the point of complaining?"

"Didn't you see the money that the second son of the Lin family took out?"

Zhang Fuqiang wasn't as irritable as Zhao Chunhua. He sat on the kang (a heated brick bed) with his brows furrowed, seemingly lost in thought.

"Money? What's wrong with the money? We saw the five hundred yuan being returned to the second brother with our own eyes. If the second brother doesn't give it to us, we can't just go up and rob him, can we?"

Zhang Fuqiang said in a deep voice, “So much money, just like that, and that kid’s wife even went back to the hospital. This second son of the Lin family is not simple!”

Upon hearing this, Zhao Chunhua scoffed, "Not simple?"

"Is he even considered someone important? Is he as strong as our third son?"

"That little brat is such a show-off. He even takes his wife to the county hospital just because he's sick. I see the Lin family's little girl has a rosy complexion; she doesn't look like she's seriously ill. Honestly, he's got a lot of money to brag about!"

Zhang Fuqiang glanced at his wife and snorted, "Third brother? You still have the nerve to mention the third brother!"

"If you ask me, the second brother is right. We have indeed been too lenient with the eldest and third brothers over the years. The third brother has done quite well, but how much benefit has he given to his mother?"

"Look at the second son of the Lin family. He went to the county town and brought back so much stuff. There must be four or five pounds of pork, so many pastries, and even a bag of milk. Have you ever had any?"

"I heard that a carton of milk costs seven yuan, but I only earn four yuan and sixty cents a day doing odd jobs!"

Zhang Fuqiang spoke with a hint of jealousy.

Men are not as easily swayed by emotions as women.

The second son's attitude today, and the comparison between his other two sons and Lin Fan, made him realize that the second son of the Lin family was really quite filial.

It's at least better than what he has at home.

Moreover, she was adopted; all three of her own children are biological.

Zhao Chunhua frowned and said, "Zhang Fuqiang, what do you mean?"

"You think someone else's son is better?"

"That guy surnamed Lin just bought some gifts to take home, what's there to be envious of or proud of? Look at your pathetic self!"

"It's just meat, it's just milk, it's just milk. We'll have the third brother and the others buy some and bring it to us as a gift. I don't believe they're as ungrateful as that second brother."

"Let me tell you, this isn't over, Second Brother. When Third Brother comes back, I will make sure the Lin family gives me an explanation!"

Zhang Fuqiang frowned as he looked at his wife, intending to advise her to stop causing trouble.

But when he thought of the five hundred yuan in his old man's pocket, he felt a little unwilling, so he silently took out a cigarette from his pocket, rolled it up, and didn't say anything more.

……

Inside the old house, the rich aroma of meat wafted from the Lin family courtyard.

The neighbors passing by couldn't help but feel envious.

"Hey, what are the Lin family eating? It smells so good!"

"I just saw the second son of the Lin family. There were several pounds of pork hanging on his old bicycle. He's probably going to stew it for a meal!"

"Really? They're doing this on a holiday?"

"Hey, if they have money to eat meat every day, that's none of our business. And you know what, even though the Lin family's second son is adopted, he's quite filial!"

"Filial piety? I heard that the second son of the Lin family has had some unpleasantness with the Lin family in recent years? Apparently, his biological parents have come knocking on his door!"

That's how it is in the countryside.

When they have nothing to do, the villagers like to gather in twos and threes to chat about the gossip of this family and the trivial matters of that family.

However, the Lin family today is undoubtedly the envy of many.

At this moment, inside the old house.

After finishing the meal, we tidied up the kitchen briefly, and the whole family gathered together to drink tea and chat.

Everyone wants to know one thing: where did Lin Fan get so much money?

More than a thousand yuan is no small sum.

The elderly couple saved up a thousand yuan, which took them four or five years to accumulate. This was only because nothing major happened in their family during those years, no one got sick, and there were no other expenses.

Otherwise, like this time, Lin Shuying got sick and spent almost a thousand dollars in one go, wiping out her savings of several years.

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