Chapter 203: Rural Absurd Past Events Chapter 203: It Turns Out Everything Had Already Been Marked with Chips

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Protagonist:

Li Xiulan

The next morning, Wang Dashan once again boarded the long-distance bus to Beihai.

Wang Erhai had come specially to the bus station to see him off.

As he got on, Wang Dashan told Wang Erhai not to tell their parents about this matter, afraid they would worry themselves sick if they found out.

Wang Erhai agreed with his mouth, but in his heart he felt increasingly that something was wrong.

Finally he couldn't help but ask:

"Brother, you're really just going to see a comrade-in-arms, right?"

Wang Dashan was stunned inside, but on his face he just laughed it off:

"What are you thinking? Of course I am. Don't worry, I'll be back soon."

Wang Dashan turned and walked toward the security checkpoint at the bus station.

Wang Erhai watched his back, feeling somewhat bitter in his heart.

He knew his eldest brother was definitely hiding something.

"Brother, you must come back as soon as possible. When you come back, let's start a business together, okay?"

After Wang Dashan passed the security check, he looked back and said with a smile:

"Okay, once I've saved up some money, we'll start a business together!"

The long-distance bus roared out of the bus station, heading southwest.

It was not until past four in the afternoon that it arrived at the Beihai Bus Terminal.

Wang Dashan got off the bus and directly contacted Qin Dingjun.

That evening he had a meal together with Qin Dingjun and Lan Yunfang.

He planned to go to the police station to report the next day.

This was also the first time he had encountered such a thing; he had no confidence in his heart, so he wanted Qin Dingjun and Lan Yunfang to offer some advice.

"You'd better find a more professional lawyer."

Lan Yunfang gave her suggestion, and she also said:

"The other side obviously understands the law; their purpose is to use legal means to retaliate against you. Without a professional lawyer to help, you'll probably be manipulated by them."

Qin Dingjun also said:

"Right, Dashan, why don't you just listen to Yunfang's suggestion and find a lawyer to help you handle this matter?"

But Wang Dashan showed a bitter smile:

"I want to find a lawyer too, but I don't have much money on me."

Hearing this, both Qin Dingjun and Lan Yunfang were stunned.

"How much money do you have on you?"

Qin Dingjun asked.

Wang Dashan told the truth:

"Over one thousand, less than two thousand."

When Wang Dashan had previously come to Beihai to rescue his second younger brother, he had already spent his savings almost completely; now there really was only this little money left in his pocket.

As the saying goes, a lack of money can stump even a hero. Now Wang Dashan only had over one thousand yuan on him; with this little money, wanting to hire a lawyer, the lawyers probably wouldn't even give him the time of day.

"Why don't I lend you some? We must hire a good lawyer. I'm just afraid that if this matter isn't handled well, it will leave a stain on your record and affect your children's future."

Qin Dingjun took the initiative to offer to lend money to Wang Dashan. He was just like this—very loyal and righteous.

Wang Dashan quickly said:

"How can that be? Dingjun, you've already helped me so much, and now you want to lend me money too. I'd be too embarrassed."

But Qin Dingjun said:

"What's there to be embarrassed about? Just remember to pay me back when you have money!"

But Wang Dashan looked at Lan Yunfang; he was actually afraid Lan Yunfang wouldn't be willing.

After all, Qin Dingjun now had a girlfriend and had to consider his girlfriend everywhere; he couldn't spend money however he wanted like when he was single.

Lan Yunfang immediately saw through what Wang Dashan was thinking, and she laughed:

"Don't look at me like that. Don't worry. Dingjun does whatever he wants to do, and I support him."

Hearing this, Qin Dingjun was immediately deeply moved. He looked at Lan Yunfang and said affectionately:

"Yunfang, you're so considerate. You really are a good woman!"

But at this moment Lan Yunfang said lightly:

"Hiring a lawyer actually doesn't cost much money. I know a few lawyer friends on my side. Their law firm is right next to the local court. Hiring them to handle the lawsuit will give us a very good chance of winning."

Wang Dashan didn't understand: what inevitable connection was there between a law firm being located next to the local court and them having a very good chance of winning the lawsuit?

It could only be said that his social experience was still too little at that time.

Lan Yunfang continued:

"Also, I'll have my father help say hello at the court and the Public Security Bureau. This matter shouldn't have any problems."

Wang Dashan was immediately flattered:

"This favor is too great. I don't even know how to repay you for this favor."

But Lan Yunfang just laughed it off, and affectedly put on a playful air as she embraced Qin Dingjun's arm:

"Don't worry, you don't have to pay me back — let Qin Dingjun pay me back!"

Qin Dingjun showed a faint bitter smile, only giving a dry laugh, and said nothing more.

This matter was settled just like that.

The lawyer was hired with Lan Yunfang's help; the connections at the Court and the Public Security Bureau were pulled by Lan Yunfang's Bank Deputy General Manager father; even the lawyer's fees, Lan Yunfang said she would cover them.

It could be called extremely generous.

Wang Dashan even envied Qin Dingjun for having such a good partner.

No wonder back when he and Lan Yunfang were dating, he said he wasn't simply doing it to help Wang Dashan — this girlfriend, although not good-looking, was really very useful!

However, it was very obvious that Lan Yunfang actively providing so much help was definitely not completely free.

Halfway through this meal, Lan Yunfang said she still had some matters to attend to and left early.

Only Wang Dashan and Qin Dingjun remained at the dining table.

Qin Dingjun suddenly asked Wang Dashan a sentence:

"Dashan, how do you view a man marrying into his wife's family? Would you feel it's very shameful?"

Wang Dashan couldn't help but freeze, looking at Qin Dingjun with a stunned face.

He suddenly understood why Lan Yunfang was so actively taking the initiative to provide help.

"Dingjun, you wouldn't be planning to become the Lan family's upper-door son-in-law, would you?"

Qin Dingjun's face revealed a trace of a complex smile:

"Her family has only this one daughter. Yesterday her father called and explicitly told me: her father doesn't oppose us dating, but if we're talking marriage, I must become an upper-door son-in-law. However, her father would also give me some support."

Wang Dashan then said:

"That's great. Lan Yunfang's family is so good, while you and I are the same — both kids from the rural area. You becoming the Lan family's upper-door son-in-law is equivalent to crossing an entire major social stratum in one step. You know, many people struggle all their lives and still may not be able to cross a single stratum."

Qin Dingjun, however, sighed:

"Actually, I personally feel it doesn't matter whether I become a reverse door-inserting son-in-law or not — my notions aren't that conservative. The problem now is, although I'm not an only child, I have a younger sister, my family has only me as a son. If I were like you with three brothers, I wouldn't hesitate at all. If I marry into the Lan family, wouldn't my family be equivalent to cutting off the family lineage? Wouldn't my parents be angered to death by me?"

Wang Dashan's expression turned heavy. He knew the issues Qin Dingjun spoke of were all very actual problems.

The older generation's thinking is extremely stubborn — take Wang Dashan's own father for example. They only believe what they believe, and there's simply no room for anyone else to discuss reason with them.

"Why don't you go ask your parents first? Speak clearly, lay out the pros and cons clearly, and see their reaction. If they agree, then marry in; if they disagree, then don't force it."

Qin Dingjun, however, said:

"But if I don't agree, Yunfang won't help you — then what will you do?"

Wang Dashan's heart gave a jolt. Only then did he realize that everything Lan Yunfang had given had long been marked with stakes.

It was just that many of those stakes were being secretly paid by this old comrade-in-arms, Qin Dingjun.

"If she doesn't help me, then let it go! We absolutely can't let my little broken matter delay your lifetime marriage!"

Wang Dashan feigned a relaxed manner and said so.