Chapter 17: Lin’s Encounter with Yu Zhenghong

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“Who would have thought... An’s ghost bike scooter turned yellow even before he got it.”

An Sheng, resting on Yu Xueqing’s shoulder, couldn’t help but smile when she saw the notification that the wish had been fulfilled.

Originally, An Sheng had planned to fulfill Yu Xueqing’s wish by achieving family harmony, even going so far as to embarrass himself by borrowing props from Lin Ying just to return home in fine clothes.

But unexpectedly, the condition of family harmony in the wish was never met.

Instead, after a real-life Mortal Kombat showdown with Yu Xueqing’s boss in the living room, a far more difficult “ghost fire” ending was reached.

Sigh... If only I had known that shaking Lao Deng’s salted egg yolk evenly would have completed the wish condition, what was I so busy for?

An Sheng sighed with a hint of melancholy.

Hmm... Now the wish power increases by one point. Later, I’ll directly channel it into my physique. Next time I run into Lao Deng spouting superstitions arrogantly, I’ll be ready to treat Yu Qing to a “lemon tea” of a thorough beating.

………………

With Yu Xueqing’s firm advocacy, An Sheng naturally became part of the family.

Chen Peipei, delighted to see the family grow, happily called the local fish stall owner in the village, asking her to set aside some ingredients for later pickup.

However, before the evening barbecue gathering, Chen Peipei cautiously approached and removed all the “time bombs” from An Sheng’s person and placed them on the table.

There lay a watch, a collar, a leather jacket, and four diamond-studded gold bracelets.

Chen Peipei’s expression grew strange as she glanced at the luxurious items on the table, then at the white fox.

It was known that the fox was raised by their daughter.

Also known was that the fox’s jewelry was worth at least four million yuan.

This entire set of accessories had cost two leather bags and four 40-gram diamond-encrusted gold bracelets.

If An Sheng was the Lin family’s lucky spirit beast, such attire would not be surprising, but the fox was clearly picked up by their daughter, yet it wore accessories worth at least four million.

In Changxi Town, there were others who could afford such extravagance.

But no one else besides the Lin family would casually give such treasures to a pet.

“Honey... Shouldn’t we return these?” Chen Peipei looked at Yu Zhenghong, who was rubbing the salted egg yolks.

“Return them? How do we know whose they are?” Yu Zhenghong shot a glare at the fox.

“Our Changxi Town isn’t that big. The only ones who can craft such pet necklaces are the Lin family...”

At this, Chen Peipei’s expression turned odd as she looked at the fox snuggling against Yu Xueqing’s arm, softly whining and rubbing its fluffy head against her. She commented,

“From what I can tell, this little newcomer in our family must be a master of coaxing and cuteness. Haven’t you noticed? Yu Qing’s soul is practically captivated by that little creature...”

“Whimper whimper—” An Sheng, hearing Yu Xueqing’s mother praise him by name, turned back slightly proud and greeted Chen Peipei warmly.

“Auntie, that’s a bit much. Although my current behavior is basically sponging off others, in the dark corners you don’t see... I’m really working hard!”

In modern society, people’s values are upside down.

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Every night Yu Qing drains my energy and also needs me to pose as a model for photo shoots.

I’m not eating soft rice; I’m purely earning a pitiful fee.

“Qiangzi Lin, the Lin family?” Hearing his wife mention the Lin Holdings Group, a name often spoken by the elders, Yu Zhenghong involuntarily gasped.

The Lin family... no, the Lin clan was once very well-known in the Xiadong region.

Because... they really had guns.

The rise of the Lin clan began with one member being tricked overseas as an indentured laborer. Later, escaping from the labor camp, he started selling fried noodles and gradually expanded the business.

From selling noodles, more indentured laborers joined the Lin clan, and as control slipped, they evolved from noodle vendors to cold-steel Maxim machine gun wielders.

In modern times, when the villagers were in trouble, the Lin clan was a major benefactor, providing money, manpower, and supplies.

Though based overseas, the Lin clan sent donations to Xiadong yearly, hosted celebrations, and contributed to ancestral hall renovations.

They were considered benevolent, but ordinary people still kept them at a respectful distance.

So, hearing Chen Peipei say the fox’s items might be connected to the Lin family made Yu Zhenghong gasp and nearly jump out of his skin.

Chen Peipei rolled her eyes at her husband and said, “Let’s go ask the Lin family later! Leaving these things here isn’t right.”

“Go see them?”

Yu Zhenghong hesitated. Although the Lin clan’s days as outlaws were nearly a century past and now they operated quietly, doing charity work, an ordinary man wanting a peaceful life wouldn’t want to get involved with them.

“Why don’t we call the village chief and hand these over? If they really belong to the Lin family, the chief can return them officially...”

Yu Zhenghong waved his hands, unwilling to get involved or let his wife go near those dangerous people.

“Tch...” Chen Peipei rolled her eyes.

“Whimper whimper?”

So... what’s wrong with the Lin family? An Sheng, munching snacks in Yu Xueqing’s arms, noticed how Chen Peipei and Yu Zhenghong spoke evasively about Lin Ying’s family and grew very curious.

Although An Sheng had made money in Jiule City in his past life, he had never heard of the Lin family.

Perhaps it was due to the world’s disparities or his own status preventing him from encountering such a powerful entity.

But he still wanted to gossip; unfortunately, Chen Peipei and Yu Zhenghong said nothing about the Lin family, leaving An Sheng with no juicy information.

Frustrated, An Sheng rolled on Yu Xueqing’s lap.

Yu Xueqing herself was puzzled, not fully understanding what her parents meant by the Lin family either.

The Lin clan’s main operations were overseas; locally, they quietly managed some labor-intensive industries, providing jobs and engaging in pure charity.

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They didn’t seek fame, only wished to quietly maintain their reputation.

“That’s how it is. We ordinary folks have no standing to knock on the Lin family’s door. Let’s just have the village chief do it. Old Chen has prestige in the village; his words carry weight...”

Yu Zhenghong nodded with full confidence and decisively made the call.

He took the items and left, asking Chen Peipei to explain the livestream sales to Yu Qing.

When An Sheng barged in, the three of them had just been discussing this matter.

But An Sheng’s forceful interruption cut them off.

Yu Zhenghong had no talent for livestream sales.

Yet the tea was good, shipped directly from the origin, and reasonably priced.

In theory, he shouldn’t be losing money, much less going bankrupt.

But Yu Zhenghong was losing so badly it was like his pants were see-through.

The reason was simple: he had made enemies.

Those people targeted Yu Zhenghong specifically.

Whenever he livestreamed, they would also livestream and request a joint chat. If Yu Zhenghong refused, they’d flood his comments with porn sites and report him.

Months of this harassment had worn him out.

He earned no money and endured endless insults about his family background.

But if he didn’t accept the joint chat, his livestream was sabotaged.

Recently, a medical exam revealed that his blood pressure was dangerously high due to prolonged stress from these verbal battles.

If it continued, he risked a burst blood vessel.

Yu Zhenghong wanted to keep livestreaming; he had invested tens of thousands and was unwilling to give up.

But Chen Peipei urged him to take care of his health.

“So unfair. Who did Dad offend?”

Hearing his mother’s account, Yu Xueqing’s eyes reddened.

Her father had only told her that his poor physique made young people uninterested and sales poor.

She never imagined there was such a story behind her father’s livestream struggles.

It was just too cruel!

Not only was he not making money, but his health was also seriously affected.