Chapter 177: The youngest philanthropist

Jiang Hai spoke for a while, and seeing no one respond, he also felt a bit bored.

He changed the subject and finally stated his true intention:

"Younger brother, I came here today because there's another matter I want to discuss with you."

Jiang Tian asked:

"What matter?"

Jiang Hai sighed and put on a bitter face:

"Your nephew, Xiao Jun, isn't he getting married?"

"The bride's side wants a house; if there's no house, she won't marry!"

"You also know that your big brother, I'm just an ordinary worker, how could I afford a house?"

"So, hearing that your family bought a house, I was thinking... could you lend some money to help out in an emergency?"

Jiang Tian was stunned for a moment:

"Big Brother, how much do you want to borrow?"

Jiang Hai held up two fingers:

"Two hundred thousand!"

"Don't worry, once your nephew gets back on his feet, he will definitely pay you back!"

Once these words were out, Jiang Tian's expression became difficult.

His family did indeed buy a house, but the money was provided by Jiang Wan; where would he have any money on hand?

He was just about to open his mouth to refuse when Song Lian walked out of the kitchen with dishes:

"The food is ready! Let's eat first!"

She placed the dishes on the dining table and said with a chuckle:

"Second Brother is here? Perfect, let's have a meal together!"

Jiang Hai smiled:

"Sister-in-law, I'm not in a hurry, let's clear up the matter of borrowing money first."

He turned his head to look at Jiang Tian:

"Younger brother, what do you think? Two hundred thousand, that's not much, right?"

"Your family can afford a house worth over a million, lending two hundred thousand to your big brother shouldn't be a problem, right?"

Jiang Tian was silent for a few seconds, then bit the bullet and said:

"Big Brother, it's not that I don't want to lend it, it's just that I really don't have that much money."

Jiang Hai was stunned for a moment:

"Don't have it? Your family bought a house, how could you not have it?"

Jiang Tian said:

"The house was bought by Jiang Wan, and the money was provided by her; her mother and I really don't have much money on hand."

Jiang Hai turned his head to look at Song Lian:

"Sister-in-law, what do you say?"

Song Lian was also somewhat embarrassed:

"Second Brother, what Old Jiang said is the truth, we really don't have much money."

Jiang Hai's expression sank.

He looked at Jiang Wan again:

"Jiang Wan, your parents don't have money, but you must have money, right?"

"You were able to buy a house in full, borrowing two hundred thousand from your second uncle shouldn't be difficult, right?"

Jiang Wan looked at Jiang Hai, her tone calm:

"Second Uncle, I'm just working for someone, and I bought this house with a loan; where would I get two hundred thousand to lend to you?"

Jiang Hai's expression completely collapsed.

He looked at Jiang Wan and said sarcastically:

"Bought with a loan? Jiang Wan, who are you trying to fool with that?"

"How much money you earn a month, don't I know?"

"You were able to buy a house in full, you must have latched onto some rich guy, right?"

Once these words were out, Jiang Wan's expression turned completely cold.

Jiang Tian was also furious:

"Big Brother! What do you mean by that!"

Jiang Hai sneered:

"What do I mean? I mean it very clearly!"

"Your family just looks down on our family!"

"You have money to buy a house, money to keep a pretty boy, but no money to lend to us?"

He pointed at Qin Ze, his tone mean:

"You can even look at a man like him who has no ability?"

"Jiang Wan, Second Uncle will say something unpleasant to you—you were able to climb to this position and earn big money, I'm afraid it's by selling your looks, right?"

Once these words were out, the atmosphere in the entire living room dropped to freezing point.

Jiang Wan was so angry her face turned white.

Jiang Tian stood up abruptly and pointed at the door:

"Big Brother! Get out!"

Jiang Hai also stood up:

"What? Did I hit the nail on the head? Are you angry from embarrassment?"

"I'm telling you, this matter isn't over!"

But just at this moment, the TV in the living room suddenly broadcast a piece of news.

The female anchor of the county TV station said in standard Mandarin:

"This station is interrupting with a piece of breaking news."

"Our county's outstanding young entrepreneur and county-level Moral Model, Mr. Qin Ze."

"Today, he donated one million yuan to our county's charity organization to fund impoverished students and families in difficulty!"

The TV screen changed, and a photo appeared on the screen.

It was none other than Qin Ze's portrait.

Below it was a line of text:

"Mr. Qin Ze, the young philanthropist of Qingshui County!"

The living room went instantly quiet.

Jiang Hai was completely stunned.

He widened his eyes, looked at the TV, then looked at Qin Ze sitting on the sofa, the expression on his face changing from anger to shock, and then to disbelief.

That young man he had just cursed as a pretty boy was actually...

The person who donated one million?!

Jiang Hai's son, Jiang Xiaojun, was also completely dumbfounded.

He tugged on Jiang Hai's sleeve and whispered:

"Dad, that person on TV, it seems to be him..."

Jiang Hai's Adam's apple bobbed up and down, and he swallowed hard.

Jiang Tian was also stunned.

He looked at the TV, then looked at Qin Ze, his eyes filled with shock.

He only knew Qin Ze was Jiang Wan's boss, but he never expected Qin Ze to be so wealthy!

One million, he donated it just like that!

And at this time, Qin Ze sat on the sofa with a calm expression.

He picked up his teacup, took a sip of tea, and then looked at Jiang Hai indifferently:

"Second Uncle, right?"

"Who did you just say was a pretty boy?"

Jiang Hai's face instantly turned the color of a pig's liver.

He stood there, his whole body stiff, unable to say a single word.

Jiang Xiaojun also lowered his head, wishing he could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

The living room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Only the TV continued to play the news about Qin Ze's donation...

A fine layer of sweat seeped out on Jiang Hai's forehead.

He wiped his sweat, squeezing out an extremely awkward smile:

"That, Xiao Qin! I have eyes but failed to recognize Mount Tai! You are a big person with a big heart, don't hold it against me!"

Qin Ze put down the teacup, leaned back on the sofa, looked at him, and didn't speak.

Seeing Qin Ze didn't respond, Jiang Hai became even more panicked.

He hurriedly tugged on Jiang Xiaojun's arm:

"You brat! Why aren't you calling him!"

Jiang Xiaojun hurriedly bent down:

"Hello, President Qin!"

Qin Ze still didn't speak.

Jiang Hai rubbed his hands together and said with a fawning smile:

"President Qin, please don't take what I said just now to heart! I'm just a crude person, I speak without thinking!"

"You and Jiang Wan are truly a match made in heaven! I knew the moment I saw you that you were a person of ability!"

He turned his head to look at Jiang Tian:

"Younger brother, don't you think so? Xiao Qin, this young man, is clearly a dragon among men!"

Jiang Tian stood in place, his expression complex.

He could naturally see that his big brother changed his face faster than turning a page.

Just a moment ago he was cursing Qin Ze as a pretty boy, and now that he saw the person donated one million, he immediately changed his face.

He only felt a wave of disgust in his heart.

Song Lian stood to the side, also looking awkward.

She glanced at Jiang Hai, then at Qin Ze, not knowing what to say.

Seeing Qin Ze still didn't respond, Jiang Hai gritted his teeth and used his final trick.

He walked in front of Qin Ze, bent down, and said with a fawning smile:

"Xiao Qin, look, you're someone who can donate one million; with this financial power, I'm afraid there aren't many in all of Qingshui County!"

"That, about the borrowing money I mentioned just now, Jiang Wan's dad doesn't have it, can you provide some?"

He rubbed his fingers:

"Just lend me two hundred thousand to help out in an emergency? Don't worry, I will definitely pay it back! Definitely pay it back!"

Qin Ze finally spoke.

He looked at Jiang Hai and smiled:

"Second Uncle, right?"

Jiang Hai hurriedly nodded:

"Yes, yes, yes! I am Jiang Wan's second uncle! You can just call me Old Jiang!"

Qin Ze said:

"What did you say I was?"

Jiang Hai was stunned:

"What?"

Qin Ze said word for word:

"You just said I was a pretty boy."

"Said I was a man with no ability."

"Said Jiang Wan should find someone rich."

"And what else? Oh, right, you said Jiang Wan only earned money by selling her looks."

With every word Qin Ze said, Jiang Hai's face turned a shade paler.

By the time Qin Ze finished, Jiang Hai's forehead was covered in cold sweat.

"That was me talking nonsense!"

Qin Ze smiled:

"You can say whatever you want!"

"But as for borrowing money, let's forget about it."

Qin Ze stood up and straightened his collar:

"My money is for people in need, not for people like you."

"Look at the face you had just now; seeing others have money, you try every way to get a piece."

"When you can't get it, you start cursing."

"Why would I lend money to someone like you?" ===== CHAPTER 178 =====