Wanjin Lady

Chapter 31 Negative Assets

Old Man Wen was like a child who had done something wrong, with his head shrugged, his shoulders tense, huddled together, and veins bulging on the back of his dry hands.

But he dared not answer.

Wen Wan felt very distressed.

He hated Shi Jinquan even more in his heart.

"This isn't your fault." Wen Wan walked over to Old Man Wen and patted him gently on the back. "Shi Jinquan has been with the Wen family for over a decade and has always been loyal. It's only natural for Father to trust him. If it were any of us, we wouldn't be able to defend ourselves against him."

Old Man Wen's eyes suddenly turned red.

It was as if something was stuck in my throat.

Aunt Liu also wiped away her tears.

"Dad, you brought us to the city from nothing and built up this wealth. You're already better off than countless men in this world. Dad, don't be too hard on yourself. We're all together as a family, healthy and safe. That's more important than anything else."

Old Man Wen pursed his lips, tears welled up in his eyes, and he cried so hard that he was at a loss.

The boy does not cry easily.

Just not to the point of sadness.

The betrayal of a friend, the difficulties he faced, the hopelessness of his future, didn't move Wen Weiming. He was crying because... Wen Wan didn't blame him at all.

The anger that Wen Weiming had been holding in his heart was suddenly released.

"Dad, the banquet in the front yard has ended. You've been tired all day, so you should rest early." Wen Wan pressed her father's shoulders. "No matter how big the matter is, we can talk about it tomorrow."

Yes.

Today is Wenwan’s wedding day.

Aunt Liu also advised: "Master, the only thing you can do now is to protect yourself. The eldest lady is in a state of panic. If you also collapse, it will really make the situation worse."

Wen Weiming licked his lips, his voice hoarse, "Girl, don't worry, we can find a solution together tomorrow."

Wen Wan gestured to Aunt Liu to help Wen Weiming back to his room. After they left, she straightened up, lay on her back, and let out a sharp breath, "Damn Shi Jinquan! Don't let me catch you!"

Hongmei poured her a bowl of hot tea. The little girl listened to the whole story, and she couldn't help but feel worried. "Miss, can't we report it to the authorities? The thousand taels weren't signed and sealed by the master himself, so why should they be ours?"

Wen Wan rubbed her aching temple. "The county magistrate may change, but the bank remains forever. Xinlong has been able to stay in Ping County for so many years, so they must have someone behind the scenes. Furthermore, the other party has complete procedures, and Shi Jinquan has the land deed and my father's seal. A lawsuit would bring no benefit other than letting everyone know that the Wen family is in debt."

"So if we find Shi Jinquan, will all our problems be solved?"

Wen Wan forced a smile, "Maybe."

Shi Jinquan is not a problem.

The problem is who is colluding with Shi Jinquan behind the scenes.

Wen Wan had a premonition that from Shi Jinquan taking away the seal, borrowing a huge loan, to the creditor coming to the door today, this series of schemes were all aimed at the Wen family.

who can that be?

Is that the granary owner Zhu Wang that Manager Ding mentioned?
The money house was not allowed to publicize the loan matter, which was similar to the protection of customer information in later generations. However, this Old Zhu informed Xinlong Money House as soon as possible, which was enough to prove that at least this Old Zhu was involved.

Lu Ping sneaked in with the food but was stopped by Hong Mei. "Don't worry, the girl is thinking about something and has a headache. I'm afraid she can't eat right now."

"No problem. Come in. I'm hungry too."

Having suffered from stomach cancer in her past life, Wenwan takes great care of her stomach in this one, avoiding cold food, preventing bloating, and eating on time, even amidst her current difficulties. In other words, even if the sky were to fall, she would prioritize having a hot meal!
Wen Wan asked Lu Ping about the situation in the outer courtyard while eating.

"The guests have all left, and everyone is packing up. Aunt Chen and I will first register the gifts and move the large items to the warehouse."

"Everyone praises the young lady for her efficiency. There are indeed some who like to gossip. Today is a wedding banquet after all, so as long as they don't go too far, we'll just let them grumble a little."

"My uncle seems drunk and has gone back to his room to rest."

Wen Wan instructed, "Make him some hot soup or tea to warm his stomach. Did the relatives give him any trouble today?"

"No." Lu Ping laughed again, "Look at my son-in-law, he doesn't look like someone who has been bullied by others."

"Okay, tell him to go to sleep first and don't wait for me. I'll be back soon."

As they were talking, Aunt Liu had already returned, and Lu Ping and Hong Mei had already left. There were a lot of things to do in the mansion today, and they couldn't do without these two capable girls.

After entering the room, Aunt Liu sat down and fanned herself with her hands. She had been holding back when she was with Wen Weiming before, but when she saw Wen Wan, she started to curse at him in a loud voice.

"Damn it, that damn Shi Jinquan! If I run into him, I'll kill him!" Concubine Liu's face flushed red with anger. The summer heat was already hot, and with her emotions agitated, beads of sweat streamed down her forehead. "I just asked, that bastard stole the land deed while the master was unconscious! He's been in the Wen family for over ten years, and the master isn't wary of him. He knows this mansion inside and out."

Not a single word can make me feel better.

Aunt Liu continued to curse.

"What a heartless bastard! He never thought that if the master hadn't helped him with his food, he would have been bullied to death by his clansmen! Now, he stole our land deeds to borrow money, and he always borrowed a thousand taels. What a big appetite! How could he not be stuffed to death! I never thought he was such an ungrateful person before. I must report him to the authorities. My Wen family can't bear the consequences of this!"

After venting her anger, Aunt Liu fell silent again.

The facts are before our eyes.

Even if you report it to the police, you cannot recover your losses.

Since Shi Jinquan had tricked the Wen family, he naturally had to hide himself. And the debt owed to Xinlong Bank was not so easy to pay.

Which of these money-lenders doesn't have connections with both the black and white worlds?

If you fight with them, you will end up with your hands and feet chopped off, which is not worth it.

In other words, at least before Shi Jinquan is caught, the Wen family cannot escape this account.

When Aunt Liu thought of Wen Weiming's dejected appearance, she was so angry that she trembled all over and could only keep repeating that she wanted to kill Shi Jinquan.

Wen Wan finished her meal amidst Concubine Liu's scolding. She slowly wiped her mouth and said, "I've already had Second Master Tu leak the news of Shi Jinquan's escape to the elders of the Shi family, threatening to cause trouble for their clansmen if we can't catch him. If we can't find someone, his parents and brothers may find him."

After hearing what Wen Wan said, Aunt Liu slowly calmed down.

"But... the effect may not be significant. We can only try it as a last resort. We can't pin our hopes on it."

Aunt Liu looked up at the young lady.

It was dusk, and the room was still dark without a light. Aunt Liu went over, fetched the candlestick, and lit the lamp again, scolding her, "You've been reading in the dim light all day. You're ruining your eyes."

Wen Wan giggled and said, "I'm not reading, I'm eating."

"You have to be able to see while you eat, or you might get food stuck in your nose."

Aunt Liu sat down and sighed, "If it really doesn't work out, we'll just have to sell this house. We still have a small courtyard, which is enough for the few of us to live in. We'll send away the servants who need to be sent away, and only keep the loyal few."

(End of this chapter)