eurekapd Chapter 187: Troublesome Relative
Chapter 187: Troublesome Relative
Chapter 187: Troublesome Relative
Lin Youxi and Mei Fang had the opportunity to be alone. They walked on the street towards Lin Youxi’s house, keeping a slight distance between each other.Geett the latest novels at novelhall.com
“We haven’t been on this street for about half a year, and now there are already so many shops...” Mei Fang commented.
“After all, it’s closer to the elementary school, so it’s good for business.”
Suddenly, Lin Youxi slowed down and waited for Mei Fang.
“When we were in elementary school, I used to walk on this street to visit your and Yuan Yuan’s house. Yuan Yuan’s family used to be strict, so I would often come to play with you.”
She raised her head and imagined, “We used to go on adventures together, go to the arcade, ice rink, and explore the pond in the outskirts...”
“Yeah, it was really carefree back then.”
In the untold story, Mei Fang enjoyed a carefree childhood as a child. The six years of accompanying each other in elementary school formed a strong foundation of friendship between Mei Fang, Lin Youxi, and Xia Yuan. This long-lasting childhood friendship made their relationship almost unbreakable, and outsiders couldn’t possibly shake their bond.
While Mei Fang was reminiscing about the past, Lin Youxi suddenly reached out and held Mei Fang’s hand.
Caught off guard, Mei Fang turned his head to look at Lin Youxi, who was also looking at him without any guilt.
“What’s wrong? Are you embarrassed?”
“Not really...” Mei Fang squeezed Lin Youxi’s small hand. “Our hometown is cold, but you still don’t know how to wear gloves for warmth. Your hands are freezing.”
“Mm-hmm... Just warm them up for me,” Lin Youxi smiled at Mei Fang. Now that they no longer lived in Baimei County, they didn’t have to worry about other people’s gazes, even if they held hands like this.
And so, Mei Fang escorted Lin Youxi all the way to her home before letting go of her hand. As Lin Youxi was about to use her key to open the door, they heard an argument coming from the courtyard.
Lin Youxi’s gentle expression gradually turned cold.
“My uncle is here.”
“Oh, that person... Is he still bothering your family?”
Lin Youxi nodded. “You should go back first. Our family troubles aren’t something you should see.”
“What are you saying?” Mei Fang patted Lin Youxi’s shoulder. “I’ll stay with you.”
Mei Fang remembered the story about Lin Youxi’s uncle.
He was the only younger brother of Lin Youxi’s biological mother. Her grandparents passed away early, and it was her mother who raised her younger brother.
However, most of the problems involved close relatives, and they generally wouldn’t escalate to an ugly situation. Everyone would try to resolve them through internal negotiations.
“The main issue is not about the deeds, but it lies with my father.”
Lin Youxi explained, “You heard what he said earlier. He made a promise in front of my mother’s grave. He’s stubborn and hard to change, so in the end, he will help that person with the dowry.”
Mei Fang quietly asked Lin Youxi, “If there’s a need for financial assistance, I can——”
Lin Youxi shook her head, “This has nothing to do with you, Ah Fang. You absolutely shouldn’t get involved. It’s not just about the money. If we don’t make things clear and cut off contact with that person, he will bother us for the rest of our lives—cough, cough...”
As Lin Youxi spoke, she suddenly started coughing due to her heightened emotion. Mei Fang quickly patted her back to comfort her.
“Alright, calm down... There’s no need to get angry over someone like him. You too, Aunt Liang.”
Liang Meijuan waved her hand and said, “I’m fine. I’m just concerned about how hard it is for Youxi’s father. Sigh...”
Mei Fang felt a headache listening to these family disputes. The living conditions of the Xia and Mei families have been steadily improving, while the Lin family has remained stagnant, which is closely related to Lin Guochuan’s honesty and timidity.
You could say he’s a good person, but the fact remains that he hasn’t provided a very comfortable life for Lin Youxi.
Of course, these problems ultimately boil down to money. If they could resolve the issue this time and fulfill Lin Guochuan’s promise, that would be ideal.
But Lin Youxi’s concerns were valid. With a troublesome relative like this, it’s unknown if he would continue to cause trouble indefinitely, especially if Lin Youxi became successful in the future—he would surely come knocking on their door.
However, Mei Fang had encountered many people like Lin Guochuan before, so he wasn’t worried that he would endlessly be leeched off by others.
Honest people have limits too. They couldn’t tolerate others endlessly, especially when they had a sense of responsibility towards their own family. The reason he refused to let go was his promise to his deceased wife. As long as there’s an opportunity for him to reach his limit, there will be a day when he lets go of his obsession.
Mei Fang accompanied Lin Youxi and said many comforting words before bidding his farewell.
“After I finish eating, I’ll come with Yuan Yuan to find you this afternoon. We’ll go to the bank and withdraw some money.”
“Withdraw money? What for?” Lin Youxi tilted her head in confusion.
“The year is coming to an end, so we’ll have a small year-end gathering for everyone from Ximilu Studio and distribute year-end bonuses.”
“You mean inviting everyone to get together?”
“Yeah... more or less.” Mei Fang nodded with a smile.