ushernet Chapter 179 You are still energetic
Chapter 179 You are still energetic
Lin Hao's expression was terribly gloomy, and the resentment and dissatisfaction in his heart almost overflowed. He felt extremely irritated by Li Hao's calm attitude and his defense of his sister, especially when Lin Yue's trusting eyes fell on Li Hao, the anger in his heart almost erupted.
"Alright, Li Hao," Lin Hao sneered, his eyes full of provocation and disdain. "Since you're so capable, I'll give you a chance today. I need 500,000 yuan. Just give me the money today, and we'll be done with this."
When Lin Yue heard this, his face turned pale instantly, and he couldn't help but exclaimed: "Five hundred thousand? Brother, your request is really too much! What on earth do you want so much money for?"
Lin Hao waved his hands impatiently, as if Lin Yue's questions annoyed him. "Why are you asking so many questions? I'm in urgent need, and it's not your business to worry about. Just know that I'm your brother, and it's my duty to help me."
Lin Yue's heart surged with anger. She knew full well that such a sum was no small matter for an ordinary family, yet her brother had the audacity to demand half a million from her without even giving a reason. She suppressed her anger and said coldly, "Brother, I understand helping you, but your request is simply too much. Half a million is no small sum. We need to understand clearly before making a decision on matters like this."
Lin Hao became increasingly irritated after hearing this, glaring at her: "Lin Yue, you're becoming more and more arrogant now, aren't you? How dare you talk to me like that! I'm your brother, and I need you for something urgent today. Can't you just take out the money? Why do you care what I use it for?"
Li Hao looked at Lin Yue's expression and knew she was struggling. He gently patted Lin Yue's hand and said soothingly, "Brother Lin Hao, I understand your urgent need and am willing to help you, but this is not a small amount after all. If it is convenient for you, could you tell us the details? Perhaps we can better help you find a solution."
Lin Hao snorted disdainfully and acted as if it was a matter of course: "Li Hao, you sound nice. Okay, you want to know the reason, right? To tell you the truth, a few of my business partners have recently run into some problems, and I have to help them, otherwise I'll be finished. This 500,000 yuan is not something you can just take casually, it's life-saving money! If you're really sincere, stop talking nonsense and just take out the money!"
Lin Yue's doubts grew deeper. Recalling her brother's usual behavior, she had a vague feeling that this matter wasn't as simple as he'd claimed. She suppressed her disappointment and tried to persuade him again, "Brother, if this is just a temporary financial problem, you might consider paying it back in installments or seeking a formal loan. Five hundred thousand is indeed too much, and it'll take us some time to raise it."
Lin Hao's face darkened, his eyes gleaming with anger. "Lin Yue, what do you mean now? I'm your brother. You can just help me out with the money, but why are you still talking nonsense? You don't really think I'm lying to you, do you?"
Li Hao watched quietly from the side, already wary of Lin Hao's request, but he remained calm and said patiently, "Brother Lin Hao, Lin Yue just wants the matter to be resolved more safely. After all, this matter is of great importance, and being cautious is also for your sake."
Upon hearing this, Lin Hao sneered and shook his head: "Safe? I think you're just making excuses and don't want to help me! Since you don't like me, then don't say these nice things! If you don't want to help, then don't help. Don't use those high-sounding reasons to perfunctorily deal with me!"
Lin Yue felt a pang of sadness when she heard this. She couldn't help but retort, "Brother, helping you is a favor, but that doesn't mean we should unconditionally meet your every request. Five hundred thousand is not a small sum, and we have our own lives and responsibilities. I can understand some modest help, but if your request is unreasonable, I can't accept it."
Lin Hao snorted coldly, his expression becoming even more arrogant. "Okay, Lin Yue, you've grown strong now. You don't need this brother anymore, right? Then I want to see how well you can live without me!" He leaned closer to Lin Yue, lowered his voice, and said threateningly, "Do you think you can have smooth sailing? If I want, won't some of your 'little secrets' be exposed?"
Lin Yue was shocked and his face turned pale: "Brother, what do you mean?"
Seeing this, Lin Hao smiled smugly. "What do you mean? Of course I'm doing this for your own good. You don't want to see your image at work and in your circle of friends ruined by something, do you? If you don't want me to tell anyone, I don't have to. After all, we are brother and sister. Five hundred thousand is just a small amount. Are you really so stingy?"
Li Hao's eyes grew colder as he saw Lin Hao pressing forward. He stood beside Lin Yue, blocking her way, and said calmly but firmly, "Brother Lin Hao, Lin Yue has always respected you, but that doesn't mean she should be unreasonably threatened. You're her brother, and I respect you, but if you continue to threaten her in this way, we'll have to take other measures to protect ourselves."
When Lin Hao heard what Li Hao said, his expression suddenly changed. He sneered and challenged, "Oh, you're really getting excited. Do you think I'm afraid of you? No matter how powerful you are, you're still an outsider. It's not your turn to meddle in our family affairs! You have to pay this money today, whether you want to or not. Don't blame me for being rude!"
Seeing this, Lin Yue couldn't help but ask angrily, "Brother, are you threatening me? Haven't I helped you enough? Why do you have to threaten me in this way?"
Lin Hao replied expressionlessly, "If you hadn't pushed me so hard, would I have done this? Lin Yue, look at your attitude. Aren't you just giving me a pass? Today I'm your brother, and I deserve this money!"
Li Hao looked at Lin Hao's increasingly unreasonable attitude, a hint of disappointment flashing in his eyes. He said lightly, "Brother Lin Hao, what you did today is really too much. You have exhausted Lin Yue's goodwill. If you continue to make trouble, we can only take legal action."
Lin Hao sneered, as if he didn't care. "Legal means? Li Hao, do you really think I'm afraid? I'm her brother. If you take legal action, you have to let the court see your true colors!"
At this moment, Lin Yue could no longer endure it and said in a cold voice: "Brother, no matter what you say today, I really can't satisfy you with this 500,000 yuan. If you continue to force me like this, our relationship will only go further and further apart."
Lin Hao was irritated by her calm attitude. He slammed the table and said angrily, "Lin Yue, you're really amazing! Okay, then you wait and see who will have the last laugh!"
After saying that, Lin Hao stood up and left angrily. Before leaving, he glared at Li Hao coldly, as if warning him not to meddle in other people's business.
Lin Yue watched her brother walk away, feeling powerless and lost. She slowly sat down, feeling all the strength drained from her body. Li Hao approached her, gently held her hand, and gently comforted her, "Lin Yue, you've tried your best. Don't let his unreasonable demands affect you. He's just too blinded by his own desires."
Lin Yue nodded gently, tears welling up in her eyes. "I always thought that helping him was my duty, and perhaps it would make him feel better. But I didn't expect that it would become a reason for him to continue asking for more. I really don't know how to face him anymore."
Li Hao gently hugged her and comforted her, "Lin Yue, some people have no bottom line in their demands. Your kindness and help cannot be used as leverage for their benefit. You need to be firm in your bottom line, learn to set limits for yourself, and don't be unreasonably attacked by them."
Lin Yue leaned on Li Hao's shoulder, feeling extremely tired and heartbroken, but also more awake than ever before. She knew that this time she had to learn to stand firm and bravely refuse those excessive demands, even in front of her closest relatives.