"Brother Bin… there's some stuff I probably shouldn't say, but as your buddy, I gotta warn you.
If your brother asks to borrow money, don't lend it to him. He's been hitting up anyone with the slightest connection for loans—he's come to me twice already!
And he never pays back.
When he first started his business, man, he was cocky as hell, famous in the village for it. Spent over 100,000 on a watch!
Even bought a BMW X3 to show off. You don't know, back then he was decked out in designer brands—his clothes and shoes were all top-tier global labels.
He said a single t-shirt cost 3,000 yuan! Your parents were bragging to everyone about how great he was…
Now he's in this mess, and the whole village is laughing at your family…"
Zhang Jie hesitated but finally spilled to Li Bin.
"Got it… sigh…" Li Bin let out a soft sigh, his heart growing heavier.
His brother Li Qiang had always been smarter, better at academics, always the top student, tall and handsome, forever his parents' pride and the golden child in the eyes of relatives and friends.
Growing up, Li Bin lived in his brother's shadow, always relegated to being the supporting act.
At family gatherings, people would intentionally or unintentionally compare him to his brother.
Li Bin, frail and small since childhood, with average grades and no knack for charming others, was always looked down upon by family and relatives.
His brother Li Qiang was his parents' pride, their treasured gem, while Li Bin was constantly scorned by them and relatives.
But only Li Bin, who grew up alongside his brother, knew the truth: beneath Li Qiang's dazzling exterior was a selfish, dark, self-righteous, and arrogant heart. Spoiled by constant praise and his parents' doting, Li Qiang grew prideful and overly ambitious.
His brother's character flaws were a major reason for his current predicament.
Though Li Bin deeply disliked his brother, Li Qiang was still his flesh and blood. If his brother could turn things around, Li Bin wouldn't mind helping him out.
After hanging up, Li Bin sighed deeply, pondering what to do next.
It had been too long since he'd been home. With such a big issue now, Li Bin felt he should make a trip back to check on things.
He'd find time in the next few days to go home.
… "Brother-in-law, where'd you go? Why're you back so late?" As soon as Li Bin stepped into the house, Wen Lan, chatting in the living room, curiously asked.
Li Bin glanced over—his wife Wen Wan, sister-in-law Wen Lan, and Sun Yining were happily chatting in the living room. The three seemed to get along well, and the sight of three beautiful women together was quite captivating.
"Oh, nothing much, just mailed a contract and took a walk to clear my head."
Li Bin brushed it off casually, sitting next to Wen Wan and saying, "Honey, I need to make a trip home in a couple of days. Might stay a few days."
"Oh… yeah, it's about time. It's been almost two years since we went back, right? Want me to take leave and go with you?" Wen Wan asked understandingly.
The last time they visited Li Bin's home, his parents had driven them out without giving Wen Wan any face.
Li Bin thought Wen Wan would be resentful, but he didn't expect her to offer to come along.
"This trip's to deal with some tricky stuff. With the baby in your belly, you should stay here."
Without this issue, it might not be so complicated, but Li Bin didn't want Wen Wan to go and face any trouble.
"Alright, be careful on the road then. Come back soon—don't keep me and the little one waiting too long."
Wen Wan leaned gently against Li Bin, speaking tenderly.
"Mm!" Li Bin nodded, deeply touched by his virtuous wife.
Marrying such a wonderful woman as a live-in son-in-law left Li Bin with no regrets.
If given the choice again, Li Bin would still defy his father and marry Wen Wan as a live-in son-in-law.
"Brother-in-law, you free tonight? The three of us need a driver. Come with us!" Wen Lan, watching with a hint of jealousy, suddenly chimed in.
"Tonight… yeah, I'm free. You three going out to have fun? Your driver Li Bin is happy to serve three beautiful ladies."
Li Bin grinned playfully at Wen Lan, "Where are you going tonight? West Lake? Or Song City?"
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