novelraw Chapter 141 Giving someone away and even having to pay them? This incredible fortune must be seized!
Chapter 141 Giving someone away and even having to pay them? This incredible fortune must be seized!
Human trafficking?
When those four words hit him, Fang Tianwen's legs went weak, and he almost collapsed to his knees on the spot.
Behind him, the three stunningly beautiful girls, Fang Yubing, Fang Lingshan, and Fang Ruoxi, trembled in fright, their pretty faces instantly draining of color.
Although they didn't understand why, they could tell that this incredibly young "senior" seemed to have... fallen into some kind of terrible misunderstanding.
"No, no, no! Senior! You've misunderstood! It's a huge misunderstanding!"
Fang Tianwen was so frightened that he lost his mind. He shook his hands like a windmill, his tongue was tied, and he explained incoherently.
"These... these three are all my great-granddaughters! They are Qingxue's cousins!"
"They...they heard that Qingxue works here...so they came especially...especially to help! Yes! They came to help!"
In his desperation, he finally came up with a reason that he thought was barely plausible.
"help?"
Lin Fan's gaze became increasingly strange.
His scrutinizing gaze swept back and forth between the three girls.
Each of them had delicate, smooth skin, and their hands were even smoother than peeled eggs, clearly indicating that they were people who never lifted a finger.
Looking at her overall demeanor and attire, she was clearly a pampered young lady raised in luxury.
Now you're telling me they're here to help?
What kind of help do you need?
Could you fan the dust in the yard to make it more even?
"Old man, tell me the truth."
Lin Fan's expression turned completely serious, and he crossed his arms over his chest.
"Has your family gone bankrupt?"
"Or are you saying you've racked up a mountain of gambling debts and can't pay them back, so you're planning to sell your granddaughter to pay them off?"
"Let me make this clear: the thing I hate most in my life is gamblers. If you want me to be the sucker who takes the fall, you've come to the wrong place."
Lin Fan's words were logically sound and his reasoning was clear.
In his view, this is most likely the script he's followed.
if not?
What decent family would send out their beautiful daughters one by one like dumplings being boiled?
Li Zhenguo, standing to the side, had his old face turned a deep purple from holding it in.
He bit his lip hard to keep from letting out a deafening laugh.
He realized that Mr. Lin's brain circuits always seemed to reside in the most unusual and unexpected places.
Fang Tianwen, after hearing Lin Fan's "reasonable" speculation, was utterly despairing.
He felt that the gap between himself and this senior was probably not just a chasm.
It is a dimensional barrier.
They weren't even speaking the same language!
"Senior! It's really not like that!" Fang Tianwen's voice trembled with tears. "Our Fang family... hasn't gone bankrupt! And I don't gamble!"
"So what are you guys up to?" Lin Fan asked warily, not letting his guard down.
"Let me make this clear from the start: this is not some kind of charity shelter."
"One more person means one more mouth to feed. My pension, if you count it on your fingers, can't withstand this kind of hardship."
He first glanced at Fang Qingxue, then swept his gaze over the three girls.
"One maid is enough, but you've sent me three all at once."
"Are you deliberately trying to bankrupt me prematurely?"
The more Lin Fan talked, the more he felt that the old man definitely had ill intentions.
This is definitely a sugar-coated bullet!
They wanted to use a "honey trap" to corrupt the revolutionary will of this retired veteran cadre!
Then, naturally, they emptied his pension!
How sinister their intentions are!
Fang Tianwen looked at Lin Fan's expression that said, "I have seen through all your schemes and tricks," and was completely at a loss.
He could only cast a pleading look at his granddaughter, Fang Qingxue.
Clear the snow! Quickly!
Please save Grandpa!
Grandpa really can't hold on much longer!
Fang Qingxue was also at a loss for words, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
She never imagined that her grandfather's meticulously prepared "future of the family" would turn into a social news story in her husband's eyes.
She had no choice but to bite the bullet and step forward to help again.
"gentlemen."
She walked to Lin Fan's side, her voice soft and gentle, with a hint of barely perceptible coquettishness.
"Please don't misunderstand, my younger sisters, they... they've always idolized me since they were little."
"When they heard that I was fortunate enough to stay by your side and serve you, they were all incredibly envious. That's why they begged Grandpa to bring them here, so they could...broaden their horizons."
"Moreover, they are all very efficient. You see, your yard is so big, even with just me and Ares and the other big men, sometimes we can't keep up."
"Having more people will help you share the burden."
Fang Qingxue's mind raced as she repackaged the whole thing.
"For example, if Master Shaka is in charge of sweeping the floor, then they can be in charge of wiping the tables."
"If Ares is in charge of cleaning the toilets, then they can be in charge of cleaning the bathtubs."
"The gardeners are in charge of planting, so they can take care of watering and fertilizing..."
"Wouldn't that make your retirement life more comfortable and enjoyable?"
As Lin Fan listened, he subconsciously touched his chin.
Ok?
Now that you think about it, it seems... to make some sense.
His courtyard house is getting bigger and bigger.
He has quite a few employees, but they are all men who are very rough in their work.
There is indeed a shortage of manpower for delicate tasks such as cleaning windows, washing clothes, and tidying rooms.
Having a few more maids... doesn't seem so bad?
Moreover, these girls all look quite pleasing to the eye.
Imagine the scene when I'm drinking tea and reading the newspaper, with a whole row of people standing around me...
Tsk tsk.
Just thinking about it makes me feel that the "style" of retirement life has instantly been elevated to a whole new level.
Seeing Lin Fan's expression soften, Fang Tianwen was overjoyed, knowing his chance had come, and quickly added fuel to the fire.
"Yes, senior! Qingxue is absolutely right!"
"These children will definitely not eat your food for nothing! They can do any kind of work! Moreover, our Fang family is willing to cover all their... room and board expenses!"
At this point, Fang Tianwen gritted his teeth and decided to go all out.
"No! We're willing to pay you an additional...management fee every month!"
You'd lose money giving it away!
He refused to believe that this wouldn't move the senior!
"Oh?"
Lin Fan's eyes lit up instantly upon hearing this.
Not eating for free?
They're even losing money?
That's great!
This isn't just a few more hungry mouths.
These are clearly several more living money trees!
He cleared his throat, and the serious expression on his face instantly melted away, replaced by a kind and gentle smile.
"Oh dear, Mr. Fang, look at you! You should have said so earlier! You're making such a fuss."
He stepped forward and patted Fang Tianwen on the shoulder with great affection.
"We're all family, why talk about money? It's just hurting feelings!"
"However..."
Lin Fan changed the subject, "Since you're so sincere, it would be a bit unreasonable for me to refuse."
He hesitated for a moment, then put on an expression that said, "I'm in a difficult position, but I've decided to help you out anyway."
"How about this?"
"Probation period, still three months. Room and board provided, no salary."
"As for the 'management fee' you mentioned... I'll have Qingxue create a WeChat group later. You guys can just send some red envelopes to the group every month."
"Consider it... pocket money for them."
Upon hearing this, Fang Tianwen was so moved that tears streamed down his face, and he almost kowtowed to Lin Fan on the spot.
"Thank you so much, senior! Thank you for your kindness!"
he knows.
I... made the right bet!
The Fang family's future is secure!
The three girls who had been keeping their heads down—Fang Yubing, Fang Lingshan, and Fang Ruoxi—quietly raised their heads after hearing that they could stay.
With eyes that were a mixture of curiosity, awe, and a touch of shyness, they secretly and quickly sized up the young man before them, the one who would decide their future.
The same thought popped into the minds of all three girls at the same time.
Is this... the all-powerful master that Sister Qingxue mentioned?
He... seems a little different from what I imagined?