In the spacious living room, Zheng Jing invited Chen Xing and the others to sit down. At the same time, she comforted her parents-in-law, who had just been angered by Yang Long's noise and abuse. The two old people were already mentally and physically exhausted because of their son's imprisonment.
Now that they had encountered this kind of person who came to their house to ask for debts, Zheng Jing was somewhat worried that the old people would not be able to take it.
However, the two old people thought better than Zheng Jing. They also knew that Zheng Jing, their daughter-in-law, had not had it easy during this period, so they did not want Zheng Jing to worry too much. Instead, they comforted Zheng Jing and told her that it was okay. Then, they asked Zheng Jing to take good care of the guests, and the two old people brought their children back to the house to watch TV.
Sigh, things have not been going well during this period of time. Everything has happened. I've made a fool of myself in front of you. Zheng Jing smiled bitterly and turned to look at Xue Jinbao. Jinbao, I will return the two million to you, but you have to give me some time.
You can return it whenever you want. I'm not in a hurry anyway. Xue Jinbao smiled and waved his hand. He knew that this was the only way to make Zheng Jing accept his help with a clear conscience.
"Alright, Zheng Jing, go and see if there's anything you can cook for us. We're starving." Sun Yunlu smiled and changed the topic.
Yes, you are all hungry. I will go to the kitchen to take a look. Zheng Jing nodded hurriedly.
Seeing Zheng Jing walk into the kitchen, Sun Yunlu glanced at Xue Jinbao and said in a low voice, Jinbao, thank you.
I am helping Zheng Jing. Why are you thanking me? Xue Jinbao smiled and scratched his head.
Sun Yunlu smiled and stared at Xue Jinbao for a while. At this time, Xue Jinbao vaguely had the shadow of his college days, which made Sun Yunlu inexplicably sad. The things that happened more than ten years ago seemed like yesterday. Some of the love stories in college were still deeply remembered by her. If Xue Jinbao did not take the initiative to break up, perhaps the two of them would be a family now. But the past was the past. Now both of them had their own families, and it was meaningless to think about the past. Even if the two of them were together in the end, they might not be happy.
The atmosphere in the living room was a little quiet. It was rare for Chen Xing to see Xue Jinbao's embarrassed look, and he was quite amused. He knew that Xue Jinbao helped Zheng Jing to a large extent because of Sun Yunlu. After all, Xue Jinbao used to be in a relationship with Sun Yunlu, not Zheng Jing. Zheng Jing was also familiar with Xue Jinbao during their university days because of Sun Yunlu. There was no need for Xue Jinbao to help Zheng Jing. However, the premise of all this was that two million yuan was not a lot of money to Xue Jinbao.
Zheng Jing's house was quite big and well decorated. Chen Xing broke the silence with a smile.
"I bought it a few years ago. At that time, my husband and I were on the rise in our careers, and we had saved a lot of money, so we bought this house. Now, if it weren't for the fact that I'm afraid that if I sell the house, the elderly and children won't even have a place to stay, I would also want to sell the house to pay off the debt." At this time, Zheng Jing walked out of the kitchen and happened to hear Chen Xing's words. She replied helplessly.
"Zheng Jing, if you have any difficulties, just tell me. Don't think about selling the house." Xue Jinbao said.
"If it weren't for the fact that I have no other choice, I wouldn't have thought about selling the house. After living here for a few years, I have developed feelings for it. Moreover, the interior decoration was designed by me at that time. To be honest, I am very reluctant to sell it." Zheng Jing shook her head. "Forget it, why are you talking about this now? I came out to ask you if you are used to eating noodles." "I just looked in the refrigerator. Apart from cooking noodles, I don't know what else to cook. I was afraid that you would be too hungry, so I cooked noodles faster."
"Then cook noodles. We are guests, so it doesn't matter what we eat." Chen Xing said with a smile.
Hearing this, Zheng Jing looked at Xue Jinbao and Sun Yunlu. Both of them nodded. Zheng Jing was about to turn around and go back to the kitchen to work when the doorbell rang again.
"Who is it this time?" Zheng Jing muttered. Her expression was a little unnatural. During this period of time, every time she heard someone knocking on the door, she would feel nervous for no reason. She was afraid that it was someone who came to make trouble.
She walked over and looked through the peephole. When she saw the people outside, Zheng Jing's expression changed. She hesitated and did not want to open the door.
"Zheng Jing, I know you are inside. Hurry up and open the door." Outside the door, someone shouted.
"Yes, hurry up and open the door. Otherwise, don't blame us for banging the door." Another person said.
Zheng Jing's face was a little pale. There were at least four or five people standing outside the door. She did not count them, but there seemed to be more people moving behind them. She was not unfamiliar with these people. They were all her family's creditors. Usually, other than Yang Long, who was more aggressive in collecting debts, these people did not cause much trouble. She did not know why all of them had appeared at once.
"Zheng Jing, what's going on?" "If they are deliberately making trouble, then call the police." Chen Xing frowned and said.
"No, no, they are all here to collect money." Zheng Jing's expression was dejected. She looked at Chen Xing and the others with an indescribable apology in her eyes. "I wanted to treat you well tonight, but I did not expect so many things to happen. I am too ashamed to show my face."
"How much money do you owe in total?" "Let them all come in and pay all the money in one go, so that these people don't come and make trouble all day." Xue Jinbao said.
"Don't, Jinbao. I can't let you pay me back anymore." Zheng Jing hurriedly said.
"I am only lending you the money. I am not returning it for free. Don't be so polite." Xue Jinbao smiled. "Anyway, you will have to pay me back in the future."
"That won't do. I don't know if I can pay you back in the future. If you pay me back all the money, won't I make you suffer a great loss?" Zheng Jing smiled bitterly. Listening to the shouts of the people outside, Zheng Jing frowned and suddenly came to a realization. "I understand now. It must be Yang Long's doing. He just wanted to take two million yuan and couldn't find a reason to cause trouble, so he informed the others."
"Regardless of whether someone is playing tricks, it is only natural that people come to your door to collect the debt when you owe them money. You can't just let them in." Xue Jinbao smiled and said.
"Jinbao, this is very complicated. These debts are also related to my husband's case, so I can't let you pay me back the money. If my husband's case doesn't have a chance to be rehabilitated, I will really make you suffer a great loss." Zheng Jing shook her head firmly. This time, she was determined not to let Xue Jinbao help her pay the money. She did not know how rich Xue Jinbao's family was, but it had nothing to do with her. She did not want her old classmate to help her pay the debt again.
"Zheng Jing, you are thinking too much. Although I don't know what is going on with your husband's case, as long as there is something fishy, you don't have to worry. Don't you see that Chen Xing is here?" Xue Jinbao pointed at Chen Xing with a smile.
"At noon, Chen Xing also said that he would try his best to help me, but I don't know if it will work. Anyway, I don't dare to have too much hope, so I will just treat it as a last resort." Zheng Jing smiled bitterly. "The case involves the leaders of the district. People say that officials protect each other. I don't know if there is any hope for the case."
"There is hope." Chen Xing looked serious.
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