ebookland Chapter 152 Lin Hao
Chapter 152 Lin Hao
Lin Wei put the takeout bag on the bedside table.
"It's nothing, it's just the wind. Have you eaten yet? Why don't you eat something with Mom and Dad? If it's not enough, I'll go out and buy some more."
"Don't try to fool me."
Lin Hao slapped his thigh, and the chair scraped against the ground with a screeching sound.
"I know your temper all too well. You wouldn't be this angry unless you've suffered a huge injustice. Tell me!"
Zhang Guifang and Lin Jianguo, who were standing nearby, also pressed for answers.
Lin Wei wasn't a good-tempered person either. She thought about how Chen Yuan had been living a life of luxury ever since his divorce, surrounded by women and money.
The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, so she embellished the story and gave a rough account of what happened during the day when she went to deliver samples, was subjected to sarcastic remarks, and was eventually kicked out.
When she spoke of Lu Xingye calling her an old woman, her voice trembled and tears fell again.
"Damn!"
After hearing this, Lin Hao suddenly stood up, the zipper on his jacket rattling loudly.
He paced back and forth in the cramped ward, his loafers clattering on the floor, his anger barely contained.
"What's with this kid acting all high and mighty? He just made a fortune running a run-down steamed bun shop, and he thinks he's something special?!"
"If my sister hadn't insisted on marrying him, do you think someone like him, with such a meager dowry, would have even been allowed into our family?"
At this point, Lin Hao got even more excited and began to list all of Chen Yuan's faults.
"If this bastard hadn't gotten you pregnant, would we have only asked for 88,000 in dowry? These days, that's not even enough for a bride price!"
"And last time I brought my ex-girlfriend home for dinner, what was he doing wandering around like that? She broke up with me as soon as we got back, saying she was interested in him. What kind of brother-in-law is that?"
"She doesn't earn much money working a lousy job, and yet she's always lecturing me."
Lin Hao had long harbored resentment towards Chen Yuan, and he launched into a tirade that silenced the entire family.
Taking a deep breath and drinking some water to moisten his throat, Lin Hao then spoke to Lin Wei.
"Sis, you were blind back then! Now he's got all the power and he's taking advantage of you, ignoring everyone and deliberately making you suffer. Who does he think he is?!"
Lin Hao became more and more excited as he spoke, like a firecracker exploding.
He ripped the thick chain off his neck, held it in his hand, pointed at the door, and started yelling incoherently.
"No way! They bullied my family, this can't be left like this!"
"Sis, don't be angry! Just wait! Tomorrow I'll bring two brothers to block his shop. If we don't smash that lousy sign, I'll change my surname to his!"
Zhang Guifang, who was already a little nervous in the hospital bed, got a headache from the noise and quickly patted the edge of the bed to lower her voice.
"Xiao Hao, what are you yelling about?"
"This is a hospital, you want to embarrass yourself enough? Keep your voice down, is it worth getting so angry with someone like this?"
Lin Hao wouldn't listen to any advice; the more others tried to persuade him, the more determined he became.
"Mom and Dad, please don't get involved in this! My sister has suffered so much, how can I, as her younger brother, pretend not to see it?"
"I've disliked Chen Yuan for a long time. He's so arrogant now, isn't he? I'm going to teach him a lesson today—offending our family isn't so easy!"
Seeing her brother's furious outburst, Lin Wei's initial sense of grievance was suddenly replaced by a complex feeling of powerlessness.
But at the same time, Lin Wei felt much more at ease.
She knew Lin Hao was a loose tongue and impulsive in his actions, but he genuinely cared for her.
"Xiao Hao, I know you're doing this for my own good, but your ex-brother-in-law is different now. He's risen to a higher social status."
"Now there are staff from the Culture and Tourism Bureau, volunteers, and community members right outside his shop. There are so many people, it's like countless eyes are watching him."
"If you're so impulsive, you're bound to get into trouble."
Upon hearing this, Lin Hao was momentarily stunned before letting out a cold laugh, a ruthless glint flashing in his eyes.
"Sis, you're just too honest. Trying to reason with him? What an ingrate!"
"Alright, don't worry, sis. I know what I'm doing. You don't need to worry about it."
After a series of sighs and lamentations.
Silence quickly filled the ward.
For several days in a row.
Chen Yuan's business is proceeding normally.
but……
There are too many people!
Chen Yuan was forced to work overtime for another half hour.
His body has undergone systematic modifications and can handle the strain, but he is still mentally exhausted.
Needless to say, the rest of the people were even worse off.
Hao Hao himself has physical limitations, so there's not much he can do to help.
Now that more and more people are coming and things are getting busier, it's already good enough that he's not making things worse. In the end, Chen Yuan found him a job cleaning up the tables.
He is now mingling among a group of volunteers, has made friends, and has felt his own value.
Aunt Li was both happy and grateful to see this.
They even contacted Chen Yuan privately.
She was deeply moved by the kindness shown to Hao Hao by these volunteers.
She was also considering whether she should give these volunteers some food and drinks, or express her gratitude.
Before I could figure it out...
I got sick from exhaustion and had to go to the hospital for two days of IV drips.
The volunteers sent by the neighborhood committee to fill in for the day were exhausted after a few days.
Within a week
Two out of five people are sick.
Left with no other option, the substitute players stepped in again.
Lu Xingye delivered free milk tea every day, and he encountered new faces every day. Eventually, he got used to it.
Chen Yuan handed over a bag of breakfast, and Lu Xingye handed over the milk tea he had made.
Drinking milk tea helps relieve fatigue.
Another reason is to eat breakfast to suppress the cravings in your stomach.
Lu Xingye took a big bite of the meat bun like a hungry wolf, and then fell into endless ecstasy.
"Meat vendor, how can you make such an ordinary meat-filled bun so delicious? It smells amazing... Could you teach me how?"
"Sure, you can stand next to me and learn after you open the shop."
"...They're doing this again. Forget it."
The meat buns were so delicious that Lu Xing completely disregarded his image and devoured them in just a few bites.
After finishing her meal, she took another big sip of the red bean milk.
"That feels so good!"
"I swear, from now on, wherever your shop moves, I'll go with you!"
Chen Yuan took a sip of the jasmine-scented milk tea and smiled without saying a word.
After Lu Xingye finished eating, he made another suggestion.
"Boss Lu, come to my place after you close your shop at noon this weekend."
"I've developed a few new products and would like you to help me choose the two best ones to launch next week."
Chen Yuan shook his head and refused.
"I can't do it this weekend, I have plans."
"Huh?"
After a brief moment of surprise, Lu Xingye gave a knowing smile.
"I understand, I understand."
"You're going on a date, aren't you?"
Just as Chen Yuan was about to answer, the system in his mind started beeping.
[Congratulations, host: The breakfast shop's influence continues to expand.]
[Unlock Reward: Barbecue Skill (God-level)]