Chapter 84: Lin Meng Buys a Luxury Car, Relatives Envy and Slander Her

Lin Meng parked the car conspicuously at the gate.

In the countryside, basically no one builds garages; cars are either parked on the village road or driven into their own courtyards.

Whenever anyone gets a new car, everyone in the village wants to come take a look.

Even the elderly who know how to use phones will take pictures to show their own children, asking what brand the car is and how much it costs.

By now, quite a few people have already taken out their phones to take pictures.

Lin Meng didn't stop them; seeing the old village head also arrive, she hurried over.

"You got a new car? This car looks good—both practical and imposing."

After the village head finished praising, he turned to his grandson beside him and said:

"Work hard, stay down-to-earth, and someday you'll be able to buy one like this."

Zhang Yu Fan heard this, scratched his head embarrassedly, smiled at Lin Meng, but ultimately didn't speak up to contradict his grandfather.

But he himself knew clearly that this car was very expensive—not something you could afford just by being down-to-earth.

Some things are destined to be out of reach for ordinary people; Zhang Yu Fan also accepts that, and in the future he just needs a four-wheeled means of transportation.

However, at this moment Zhang Yu Fan's gaze toward Lin Meng has changed.

He now sincerely admires Lin Meng; usually quiet and unassuming, he didn't expect her to often pull off such impressive feats.

Lin Meng said to the village head:

"Grandpa Village Head, I previously dreamed that my great-grandfather was living in a shabby house underground, wearing ragged clothes, leading a hard life, so I ordered a spirit abode for him. Today someone will come to set up the site and burn it for him—I'm letting you know."

Upon hearing this, the village head realized it was a major matter, not to be taken lightly, and promptly nodded.

"It's good that you have this heart; you can freely use the empty land to the east of the village. Just remember to inform your grandfather's spirit tablet when you set up the house."

Lin Meng nodded in response.

The onlooking villagers were still discussing Lin Meng's new car; upon hearing she would burn a spirit abode for her own grandfather, they started chattering again.

"Lin Congshan really does have foresight—look at his several sons and daughters; nobody cares for him, only Lin Meng still thinks of him."

"That's not right; if Lin Congshan gave the old house to Lin Jianyang, they'd surely also know to care for him."

"Pfft, what's that house in our village worth? Lin Congshan left behind several million in debt, all of which Lin Meng alone is repaying. If it were Lin Jianyang, the house and debt would both be his—do you think he'd say a kind word about his old father?"

Those who know Lin Jianyang's character are well aware that a debt of several million would be enough for him to completely forget the kindness of the house; he'd even think the house being given to him is natural, while the old man's debt should be split among the brothers.

Just then, Lin Meng saw several uncles' families hurrying over.

Leading the group, Lin Jianyang and Wang Fang had extremely grim expressions, moreover hiding a fierce intent.

The group came up to Lin Meng, all eyes fixed on the luxury car beside her.

Lin Jianyang clenched his fists; others might not notice, but at a glance he recognized it as a Mercedes-Benz G63, high-end edition, with an on-the-road price of at least three million.

At this moment, Lin Jianyang's doubts grew deeper and deeper.

Logically speaking, although Lin Meng attends a key university, given her abilities she could hardly have earned that much money.

Could it be that the Ye family gave her some compensation money, which Lin Meng is secretly keeping?

Just thinking about this possibility makes Lin Jianyang feel anguished, as he believes Lin Meng not only ruined her engagement to the Ye family, but likely also embezzled compensation that should have gone to the Lin family.

This is practically cutting off his source of wealth!

Lin Meng felt her uncle's hostile gaze, and without fear she met his eyes, full of mockery.

Seeing this, Lin Jianyang grew even angrier, his face turning ashen.

"You still owe the Ye family five hundred thousand, don't you? How can you have money to buy a car? This car is worth at least over three million."

As Lin Jianyang's words fell, an uproar erupted all around, everyone staring agape.

"What? Over three million? Where did Lin Meng get the money?"

"Are you crazy? An ordinary commoner buying such an expensive car—no wonder the uncle is angry. If I had such a big-spending junior, I'd beat him to death!"

"This car is actually that expensive—enough to buy two apartments in the city. Could it be that she didn't buy it but borrowed it?"

"Nobody thinks Lin Meng has the money to buy such an expensive car; if it's not a borrowed car, then it must be……

"I've heard that nowadays young people like to get something for nothing, being kept by rich women or big spenders. Do you think Lin Meng might also be doing something like that?"

Upon hearing about being kept, Wang Fang immediately got energized.

"Lin Meng, tell us where this car came from—could it really be as the elders said, that you're being kept?"

Looking closely, this dead girl really does seem a bit different, especially her face—so tender you could pinch water out of it; surely she's had money spent on her face.

Moreover, she's long noticed that the dead girl's hand bears a blue sapphire ring, which is also quite valuable!

Someone with no job, no savings, and still in outside debt suddenly has money for cosmetic procedures, jewelry, and a luxury car—what else could it be but being kept?

For a moment, the villagers began pointing at Lin Meng again, saying she was improper and shameless.

The families of Wang Dame who arrived later couldn't bear to see Lin Meng bullied, and they all stepped forward to speak up for her.

The village head and Zhang Yu Fan also scolded the villagers to accumulate virtue and not spread rumors.

Seeing that public opinion had turned out as she wished, Wang Fang looked satisfied at the scene.

Lin Meng stood with arms crossed, remaining calm and composed.

She curled her lips, looked at the ashen-faced Lin Jianyang, and suddenly spoke.

"Uncle, you're so concerned about my external debt—do you want to pay it off for me?"

Lin Jianyang gave a cold snort: "Don't be shameless; from now on don't say you're a Lin family member—I'm embarrassed for you!"

"Hurry up and return the car; what's wrong with a girl doing something decent? Insisting on being someone's mistress is truly disgusting!" Wang Fang added, her gaze at Lin Meng like looking at a dirty rag.

Lin Meng couldn't help but laugh.

"As elders, without knowing the truth, you casually splash dirty water on my face—what's your intention? I've never seen elders as vicious as you, who can't stand seeing others do well."

Wang Dame raised both hands in approval: "Exactly, exactly—Lin Meng has the ability to make money and even bought a luxury car; elders should be happy about that. How can you two constantly speak ill of her and stir us up to join in? Do you even qualify as elders? Your hearts are too wicked!"

In that moment, the villagers also came to their senses.

Yeah, it's one thing that these outsiders can't stand seeing Lin Meng living well, but how come, as her elders and blood relatives, they're even more jealous than these outsiders?

A girl being accused of fooling around with men outside is a serious accusation; it not only ruins her reputation but could also bring gossip upon the whole family. How come Lin Jianyang and his wife seem to be pleased that all this is happening?

Lin Meng's second uncle and fourth uncle's families, seeing this situation, originally also wanted to put Lin Meng down a couple of notches, but at this moment they sensibly kept silent.

Lin Meng, seeing the surroundings quiet down, then said to Lin Jianyang and his wife:

"This car is mine; there's no kept‑woman arrangement at all. If you keep spreading malicious rumors, I don't mind suing you!"

"Oh right, when I bought the car, your capable eldest son Lin Haocheng, who makes big money outside, was there on the spot—if you don't believe me, just ask him!"