Lending money between brothers is not an unusual thing.

Supporting each other among brothers is quite a normal occurrence.

As mentioned before, Ye Dashan originally worked in transportation on construction sites and started planning to contract projects and lead a team himself last year.

Once the project is contracted and completed, it could lead to making a considerable profit, changing his destiny.

However, contracting a project is not that simple; without some financial backing, it is impossible to complete.

From the start to the completion of a construction site, the investment required is at least several million. This is the cost for the smallest-scale buildings.

And the land developer won't pay you all the money upfront for the contract; they generally only pay about twenty percent initially, and the rest is settled every half year.

Ye Dashan didn't have much savings, but seeing such a good project, he was convinced he could make big money.

However, as time passed, the project funds had not come in yet, and he had already put in a lot of his own money. The labor costs can be postponed, as most workers have known Ye Dashan for quite some time and trust his character. But the material costs must be paid.

Without materials, without steel and cement, it's impossible to continue the project.

The project was contracted under an agreement, and if it cannot be completed within the stipulated time, there would be no payment. With the funds not arriving, Ye Dashan had no way forward. In desperation, he called his second brother for help.

He asked for eight hundred thousand right away. As long as he could make it through the next two weeks and boost the project's progress, the half-year settlement period would arrive next month. Once the money is in hand, he could complete it within the stipulated timeframe, and everything would be settled then.

But Ye Dahe is known as the Iron-faced Judge, living a simple life, residing in a villa provided by the state. Besides his monthly salary and an annual slightly substantial bonus, he doesn't have any other income. Even if he wanted to help, he was powerless.

Therefore, Ye Dashan sought help from his second brother Ye Daqiao. Ye Daqiao wasn't someone to easily agree to things, especially when asked for eight hundred thousand. He wouldn't readily agree, using the excuse of checking with the company first to see if it's feasible.

Actually, Ye Daqiao's company wouldn't have a problem moving one to two million easily; considering such a small amount as eighty thousand showed his nature.

Of course, the money would eventually have been lent if not for Ye Shaolong discussing things with him, but when his son mentioned it, the money came with conditions.

The next day.

When Liu Siyan hosted dinner yesterday, Liu Zhenghua clearly treated Xiaofan as part of the family.

Although Liu Siyan was visibly unwilling, she didn't want to show it in front of her father with Xiaofan present.

Today, to avoid the previous day's scenario, she planned to dine with Meng Ying right after school and then watch a movie at night.

Escape, indeed, she wanted to escape from Xiaofan, as she began to waver, fearing that getting too close to him might soften her resolve.

Of course, Xiaofan wasn't clueless; he naturally understood what Liu Siyan was thinking. He couldn't pressure her too much. Since today was not the day to disturb her, he decided to have dinner with Mei'Er and Ling'Er to make up for the apology from yesterday.

After Xiaofan appeared, Liu Siyan's life changed quite a bit. Unconsciously, her life gradually returned to its original track, with no one controlling her, in such a natural manner.

As he reached the school gate, Xiaofan was about to take out his phone when a Beetle pulled up beside him and stopped.

The car window rolled down, revealing a familiar face in the driver's seat.

"Huh? Big Sister?"

"It really is you. Last night, Shaolong said he saw you at school, and I didn't believe him."

"Is there something you need?"

"Not really, since we're family, my dad specifically asked me to invite you over for dinner today."

"Second Uncle? Right now?" Xiaofan asked calmly.

"Yes, right now."

"Alright then."

Family? That statement was truly ironic. When he studied at Mingyuan, he never received a call from Second Uncle inviting him for a meal or anything. Today's sun really has risen from the west.

However, what Ye Weiwei said was right; after all, they were family. Having more interactions was better, so Xiaofan agreed and got in the car.

"How did you transfer from Mingyuan to Capital University? None of us knew."

"Oh, over the past year, I made a lot of friends who helped me transfer." Xiaofan certainly wouldn't readily disclose his identity; some things are best left at peace.

"Oh, I see. The friends you made are quite capable."

"Not bad."

"How are things between you and Chen Mei'Er?"

"Huh? Still okay, as you know, she's quite demanding." Xiaofan continued casually.

"The friend you mentioned couldn't be her, right?"

"Huh? No, I definitely wouldn't let her have anything over me." Xiaofan immediately denied.

The intent behind Xiaofan's words was simple; he didn't want Ye Weiwei to mistakenly think he relied on a woman's connection to get into Capital University. Such a small face-saving matter, Xiaofan still wanted to preserve for himself.

After a few words, the two fell silent, perhaps having little common ground to talk about.

Fortunately, the road to the second uncle's house wasn't very far, and they managed to arrive at the house before dinner time.

"Oh, Xiaofan, you're here. Come, come in." Second Aunt Liu Yun immediately smiled and came over to greet him upon seeing Xiaofan.

"Second Aunt, I'm sorry for the rush; I didn't bring anything." Xiaofan apologized sincerely.

"You silly child, this is like your home too, no need to be so formal." Liu Yun said dismissively.

The only warmth Xiaofan felt in this family came from his Second Aunt. When he first arrived in the Capital City, Second Uncle and the so-called older sister and younger brother didn't give him any pleasant looks. Only this Second Aunt treated him like family and even secretly slipped him a few hundred yuan.

"Oh, my mom's birthday is next week; make sure to compensate then."

"Weiwei, what nonsense are you saying? Come, Xiaofan, don't mind your sister, you must be hungry. Wash your hands, and let's eat first. Weiwei, go call your dad and Shaolong. Why didn't Shaolong go to school today?"

"How would I know?" Ye Weiwei muttered and then walked slowly to the stairway and shouted, "Dad, Shaolong, Xiaofan is here, come down for dinner."

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