[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-arms-tycoon-starting-with-a-scammed-hundred-bill":3,"chapter-arms-tycoon-starting-with-a-scammed-hundred-bill-arms-tycoon-starting-with-a-hundred-billion-doll-chapter-65":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Arms Tycoon: Starting with a Hundred Billion Dollar Scam",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2077444,3287,"Chapter 65: Parents' Phone Call","arms-tycoon-starting-with-a-hundred-billion-doll-chapter-65",65,"\u003Cp>The beautiful Han immediately got into the Audi A8 with Lin Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking of this car, it was an official vehicle specially allocated for company presidents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ownership belonged to the company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, Lin Yi himself did not care much for cars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps due to the simplicity of mountain folk, he disliked those flashy sports cars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he preferred dignified vehicles like the Audi A8.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him, a car was merely a means of transportation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no need to make it so flashy.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As for the house, Lin Yi actually had quite a few ideas in mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that he was currently entangled in myriad affairs and truly had no time to go look at properties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By then, he had already planned to bring his hardworking parents to Modu,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>so that in their twilight years, they could also enjoy the prosperity of Modu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he thought of his parents, Lin Yi could not resist calling home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was around six in the evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here in the mountainous regions of Guizhou Province, people would return home for dinner after finishing their work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, an elderly-looking couple in their fifties and a little girl of thirteen or fourteen were eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were Lin Yi's parents and his younger sister, Lin Wan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yi's father was named Lin Lin Qiang, and his mother was named Xie Xie Hongxia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were ordinary farmers from the mountainous areas of Guizhou Province who had rarely ventured out of the mountains in their entire lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The furthest they ever went was walking dozens of li along mountain paths to nearby towns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, what they were most proud of was raising their son, Lin Yi, into a university student.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, recently the old couple had been somewhat worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mainly because their son had frequently been sending money home lately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes a few thousand, sometimes over ten thousand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When asked where the money came from, Lin Yi would always tell them he had earned it through business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the couple feared their son might be doing something illegal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, in this poor mountain hollow of Guizhou Province, the per capita GDP was only a little over 2,000 yuan a year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lin family's annual income was merely 4,000 yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That worked out to just over 300 yuan a month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, their son was sending back thousands, then tens of thousands, in successive remittances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was no wonder the old couple were overthinking things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old man, do you think our child might have done something illegal out there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Xie Hongxia felt uneasy even while eating her meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Probably not; you know our son's character!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Lin Qiang took a bite of rice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I heard that Sister Cuihong's son from next door went out to make his way in the world and turned bad; he dyed his hair yellow and even got tattoos!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Xie Hongxia said worriedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can those be compared? Da Mao went to Pengcheng to work, while our son went to Modu to attend university; he is an educated person, how could he possibly turn bad!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Lin Qiang expressed his dissatisfaction at his wife lumping their son together with Da Mao from next door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Lin Yi's only sister, Lin Wan, looked up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, Mother, if you are worried that Brother has turned bad, just call and ask him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't phone calls cost money? Besides, the network signal here isn't good enough to use that WeChat app you mentioned!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Lin Qiang said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch, with that broken phone of yours, it wouldn't work even if there were a network!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wan stuck out her tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think we should do what Brother said and get a smartphone; didn't Brother give you money?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you little girl know? That money is for your brother to take a wife; how can we casually spend it? Besides, even if I had a smartphone, I wouldn't know how to use it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Lin Qiang said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ai!\" Lin Wan rolled her eyes, sighed, and found herself with nothing more to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, just then, the classic Nokia ringtone sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Lin Qiang immediately pulled an old-style phone from his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the number belonged to his son, he hurriedly answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, is this Xiao Yi?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Dad, it's me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yi said with a smile, sitting in the car and speaking into the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[47] \"Why are you calling home at this time? Oh, we are eating; everything is fine at home, so don't worry in Modu; also, stop sending money home, we have enough; life is hard for you out there, so keep more money for yourself...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you calling home at this time? Mm, I'm eating dinner. Everything at home is fine; rest assured about things in Modu. Also, stop sending money home; we have enough. Life outside is hard for you, so keep more money for yourself...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, Lin Yi heard his mother's voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Son, don't do bad things out there, take good care of yourself...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And me, I want to talk to Brother...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crisp female voice rang out over the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yi immediately knew it was his younger sister, Lin Wan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Wan, have you been studying hard lately?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Lin Yi's old home, Lin Wan said excitedly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother, Brother wants to talk to me, he wants to talk to me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helpless, having barely spoken a few words, Lin's mother could only hand the phone to her daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wan smiled, hugging the phone, and chattered away:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, don't worry, my grades have always been first in the whole class!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so? Then when I return, I will have to test you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then when will you be back...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm, probably for the New Year!\" Lin Yi thought for a moment and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then... Brother, will you bring a girlfriend home? Mom is always worried you won't find one!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yi glanced at Han Han Han Yajing, who sat beside him pretending not to hear while pricking up her ears, and smiled slightly as he said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This year, Brother will definitely make Mom take back those words by bringing home a girlfriend as beautiful as a movie star!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, Lin Wan on the other end of the phone turned to her mother with a face full of joy and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom, Brother said he's bringing home a girlfriend as pretty as a movie star for the New Year, so you have to take back what you said about him not finding one!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he has the ability to actually bring her home, I'll take it back immediately!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Xie Hongxia said with complete indifference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, Mom said if you bring a girlfriend home, she'll take back her words!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wan relayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then it's a deal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yi said with a laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he chatted with his parents for a while longer, telling them to take care of their health, eat well, and not worry about spending too much money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About twenty minutes later, the call was finally ended amidst Lin Wan's reluctance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yi looked at Han Han Han Yajing beside him, her large eyes sparkling like water, and said with a smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you hear that? My mom is always worried I won't find a girlfriend!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-well... what does that have to do with me!\" Han Han Han Yajing blushed, turned aside, and whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alas, it seems Beauty Han isn't willing to accompany me to the mountainous region to live a hard life; it appears I was presumptuous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll just have to bring someone else home then; should it be Xiao Jing or Xiao Yu?\" Lin Yi sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Han Han Han Yajing immediately became agitated:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are Xiao Jing and Xiao Yu?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha!\" Seeing her reaction, Lin Yi burst out laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This caused Beauty Han's face to burn with heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're just bullying me; I'm ignoring you, you big rascal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Han Han Yajing's face flushed crimson with embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, is Xiao Jing willing to make a trip to the mountainous region and appreciate the scenery of nature?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yi asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, that depends on what a certain person actually does!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1367,"2026-06-16T04:12:22.327Z","2026-06-16T04:35:02.051Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","b37a4fd234e91b87e1f001645bf1408ea41df31d7d928151bb97a86bf3f37503","arms-tycoon-starting-with-a-hundred-billion-doll-chapter-66","arms-tycoon-starting-with-a-hundred-billion-doll-chapter-64",328,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Farms-tycoon-starting-with-a-hundred-billion-doll-cover.jpg"]