Lin Tianba shook his head: "He won’t see us now, no way. We have no choice but to pool the money!"
Lin Jian: "But the bank can only give us 800 million. Where are we going to get the remaining 200 million?"
Lin Tianba took a deep breath: "Sell our real estate. Yuemei, you should also go back to your family and ask if they can help us out."
Liu Yuemei frowned, hesitating, but Lin Tianba continued.
"As long as they’re willing to help, no matter how much they give, I’ll offer them 20% interest. That’s even more lucrative than lending."
Liu Yuemei: "I’ll try! But even if my family helps, they won’t be able to come up with much. What about the rest?"
Lin Tianba: "We’ll sell the real estate. I still have a car I haven’t sold yet, and this villa—let’s sell it all. We’ll move somewhere else temporarily. Once the presale of the property starts, we’ll be able to move back soon."
Lin Jian: "Dad! Over the years, I’ve saved up a bit too. It’s not much, but it’s a few hundred thousand. I’ll give it all to you."
Lin Tianba was moved to tears: "You’re truly my good son. Once we get through this, I’ll repay you tenfold, a hundredfold. The Suran Group will be yours to inherit."
Lin Jian and Liu Yuemei’s eyes lit up. After so many years, they had finally succeeded.
Lin Jian: "And my brother, he’s your son too."
Lin Tianba: "Hmph! Don’t mention that ungrateful son of mine. If he were still the same as before, I might have let him inherit 1% of the shares, enough to keep him fed and clothed. But now? Not a single penny."
Lin Jian: "Thank you, Dad. We’re a loving family."
Lin Tianba hugged his wife with one arm and his son with the other.
"Only through storms can we see true feelings. Once this crisis is over, our family bond will be stronger than ever."
With Lin Tianba’s assurance, both mother and son were overjoyed. Liu Yuemei called Lin Jian aside.
"Jian, take out that card. This time, we must help your father."
Lin Jian hesitated: "But..."
Liu Yuemei: "No buts. This is the most critical moment. If we step up now, your father will trust us even more. Once this storm passes, you might inherit the company. You could become the chairman."
Lin Jian nodded: "Alright."
Liu Yuemei went back to her family and explained the situation. The Liu family was shocked.
Liu Yuemei’s mother was furious, scolding her daughter.
"You can’t even handle that little brat Lin Ran? How did things get so bad? Did you not use any of the things I taught you?"
Liu Yuemei: "I did. Lin Ran used to be very obedient. He never showed any signs of trouble before. I don’t know why he suddenly changed recently."
"Mom, it’s no use talking about this now. Lin Ran is determined to cut ties with the Lin family. We have no choice but to come up with the money."
Liu Yuemei’s mother was livid: "We don’t have the money."
Liu Yuemei’s father also looked disappointed, while Liu Ritian frowned in silence.
Liu Yuemei, however, remained composed and spoke with pride: "Lin Tianba said that if you help him this time, he’ll give you at least 15% interest. The new property is about to go on presale, and the expected return is over a billion. The opportunity is here. If you don’t have the money, fine. I won’t force you."
"I’ve saved up some money over the years, and I’ll give it all to Lin Tianba to help him through this crisis. Once I have more, don’t come crying to me about being poor."
"I’ve secretly helped the family so much over the years. The house you live in, the food you eat, the things you use—all of it came from my help. Even Ruxue’s school placement was secured because Lin Tianba donated a dormitory building."
"From now on, don’t come to me for help. Once my son inherits the Suran Group, he won’t help you either."
With that, Liu Yuemei turned to leave. Her parents were stunned.
"What? Jian is going to inherit the Suran Group?"
Liu Yuemei: "What’s it to you? Since you’re not willing to help us, we’ll rely on ourselves."
Liu Ritian quickly stopped her: "Sister, what are you talking about? When did we say we wouldn’t help you and Jian?"
Her parents also chimed in: "Exactly! Why are you so hot-tempered now? We’re just worried. 15% interest, right? We’ll come up with the money."
Liu Ruxue remained silent, lost in thought.
The Liu family scrambled together and managed to gather over 3 million, which they handed over to Liu Yuemei.
Though Liu Yuemei was inwardly disdainful, she thanked them and left with the family’s entire savings.
After Liu Yuemei left, Liu Ritian turned to Liu Ruxue.
"Ruxue, once Lin Ran sells his shares, you must win him over. Make him use that money as a dowry so he’ll marry you."
A billion dollars would be enough to make the Liu family truly wealthy.
Liu Ruxue wanted to say something but held back, nodding instead. "I understand."
For a billion dollars, Liu Ruxue had no choice but to pursue Lin Ran again.
Liu Ritian sighed: "If we had known it would come to this, we should have treated Lin Ran better from the start. Now, the Suran Group shares might have been ours."
Liu Ritian’s father: "It’s all Lin Tianba’s fault. He never mentioned that Lin Ran had 30% of the shares all these years."
Liu Ritian’s mother: "Ruxue, my dear granddaughter, the future of our family becoming billionaires depends on you."
Liu Ruxue sighed: "But I feel like Lin Ran doesn’t like me anymore."
Her grandmother was furious.
"What nonsense are you talking about? He’s not the same Lin Ran anymore. He’s about to have a billion dollars. You must win him over. I’m not saying this lightly—as a woman, you have so many ways to make him fall for you. That little brat Lin Ran, all you need to do is wave your hand, and he’ll be head over heels for you."
Liu Ruxue didn’t dare argue. For the sake of love—and the money—she had to pursue Lin Ran. She couldn’t let someone else take him.
Once she made up her mind, Liu Ruxue felt a renewed sense of determination.
When Liu Yuemei returned to the Lin family, she handed over 55 million to Lin Tianba. Lin Tianba was shocked—he had no idea the Liu family had so much cash on hand.
Liu Yuemei explained that her family had been making investments and had earned quite a bit. Though Lin Tianba was suspicious, he didn’t press further.
As long as the money was there, how it came didn’t matter.
Seeing Lin Tianba accept the money, Liu Yuemei and Lin Jian were overjoyed, looking forward to their future.
Mother and son had finally made it through.