C10 Unable to Shake off the High Interest Loan

Upon the sudden appearance of the elderly man, Lin Luo recognized him as the individual he had rescued not long ago.

Manager Wong's demeanor oozed sycophancy at the sight of Elder Xu, his eyes betraying a blatant eagerness to please.

"Elder Xu, what wind has blown you here? I'm not looking to hit anyone; I just wanted to give this young man a lesson. You have no idea how insolent he's been!"

Recalling Lin Luo's recent actions, Manager Wong was so infuriated he was practically gnashing his teeth.

He had held his position for a respectable length of time, and Lin Luo was the first to put him in his place.

Confronted with this unwarranted characterization, Lin Luo scoffed, "If I'm overstepping, what does that make you? You're well aware my wife is dealing with a difficult situation, yet you exploit your position to coerce her into becoming your mistress. Isn't that the height of arrogance?"

Elder Xu, standing at the doorway, wore a look of displeasure, seemingly caught off guard by the unfolding drama.

He had assumed it was merely a minor squabble, but clearly, there was more to the story...

Elder Xu gestured towards Manager Wong, sprawled on the ground.

The nearby bodyguard caught the signal and promptly entered the office, hauling Manager Wong to his feet.

"Young man, I never imagined our next encounter would be under these circumstances. If it's not too much trouble, would you join me for a cup of tea?" Elder Xu inquired, his eyes twinkling with mirth, yet his opinion of Lin Luo remained unaffected by Manager Wong's earlier comments.

He was already briefed on the details, having heard that Lin Luo had miraculously saved him with a mere thirteen silver needles.

Manager Wong's face turned ashen upon learning of Elder Xu's invitation to Lin Luo.

How could this nobody be acquainted with Elder Xu, let alone receive an invitation from him? Who exactly was he?

Manager Wong mulled over this, trying to deduce Lin Luo's identity.

After considering Elder Xu's invitation, Lin Luo paused briefly before agreeing, "Let's share a cup then, but perhaps you should avoid strong tea for now."

Following his departure with Elder Xu, Lin Luo took a moment to firmly grasp Manager Wong's collar and deliver a stern warning.

At the teahouse, despite the array of delicacies before him, Lin Luo showed no interest in indulging.

He was certainly not a man unfamiliar with the ways of the world. In fact, he had seen things that others might never have the chance to witness.

"Mr. Lin, you saved my life, and I'm well aware of that. I came here today mainly to offer my thanks, but I didn't anticipate..."

Elder Xu hesitated, his mind on the recent events that were difficult to discuss openly.

It was clear that Mr. Lin was a man who valued his reputation, and Elder Xu feared that saying too much might embarrass him.

Noticing Elder Xu's reticence, Lin Luo dismissed it with a nonchalant gesture.

"Elder, please speak your mind. I admit, I used to be quite the scoundrel, but things have changed. Now, I'm just looking to take this chance to eliminate any lurking threats once and for all."

Lin Luo was already planning the next steps for Xiao's medical expenses, having dealt with the usurious loan.

Elder Xu, impressed by Lin Luo's earnest demeanor, nodded in approval.

His intention today was simply to show his appreciation, yet he had stumbled upon a scene he hadn't expected.

"Mr. Lin, here's my business card. You saved my life, so if there's ever anything you need, don't hesitate to call me."

After sliding his business card across the table to Lin Luo, Elder Xu took a call and departed.

Lin Luo, left alone at the table with an array of tea and snacks, decided to have them packed up.

Qingli had been too anxious about her child to eat, but the restaurant seemed pleasant enough, and the food was likely quite good.

Back at the hospital, Lin Luo encountered Xiao Qingli conversing with a doctor outside the ward.

They were engaged in a serious discussion, and Xiao Qingli looked particularly concerned.

Worried that it might be about the child, Lin Luo approached quickly, but the doctor had already walked away.

"Qingli, is the child..." Lin Luo began, but Xiao Qingli coldly returned to the ward without a word.

Lin Luo felt a pang of unease as Xiao Qingli ignored him.

It was alright, he reassured himself. Qingli hadn't yet forgiven him for past events, so he knew he had to try even harder.

Taking a moment to steady his emotions with a deep breath, Lin Luo then stepped back into the ward.

"I've taken care of the child's surgery costs. Lin Luo, once this is all behind us, I think we should get a divorce. There's no point in dragging out our marriage any longer."

As Xiao slept peacefully, Xiao Qingli couldn't help but broach the subject of divorce.

She was truly tired of living this way. Once Xiao had fully recovered, she longed to leave and take her to a better place.

The news of divorce caused the bag in Lin Luo's hands to drop to the floor.

"Divorce? Qingli, are you aware of what you're saying? You think I lack ambition, but I've changed. Why do we still need to divorce?"

Lin Luo persisted in his questioning, momentarily wondering if Qingli was merely speaking out of frustration.

Xiao Qingli responded with a wry smile.

"What do you expect me to do? Keep believing in you while our daughter's life is at risk? You promised to handle the surgery costs, yet your high-interest loans have only brought more trouble."

Recalling the myriad of problems Lin Luo had caused, Xiao Qingli's patience had worn thin.

She had endured enough and refused to let the rest of her life be consumed by chaos.

Before Lin Luo could respond, the hospital room door was abruptly kicked open.

A man in a floral shirt stood in the doorway, exuding an air of smug satisfaction.

Confronted with this unexpected visitor, Lin Luo was perplexed, especially since he hadn't anticipated any further disturbances after paying the man off.

"You already took six hundred thousand yuan. You agreed there'd be no more trouble once you had the money."

Lin Luo's voice was tinged with a dark and ominous tone, revealing a trace of something unusual.

The man in the floral shirt casually nodded in response to Lin Luo's question.

"Indeed, I made that promise. So, I'm not here for you; I'm here for her."

He pointed at Xiao Qingli, his repulsive lip-licking only adding to the discomfort of the situation.

Hearing that he was there for Xiao Qingli, Lin Luo was baffled, unsure of the man's intentions.

When did he become acquainted with Qingli? Could it possibly be...

Lin Luo seemed to realize something and turned to look at Xiao Qingli standing there, her face deathly pale.

"So you're saying the surgery costs were covered by a loan shark. I paid six hundred thousand to ensure we wouldn't be bothered, and yet, you've managed to bring that same amount back."

Lin Luo let out a scoff as he spoke. Ultimately, she didn't trust him. If she had, such a situation would never have arisen.

Confronted with Lin Luo's questioning, Xiao Qingli felt an even deeper sense of shame.

She could withstand skepticism from anyone else, but not from Lin Luo, because he was the architect of her current predicament.