Chapter 49: Entrusting the Heir Apparent

a few days, I'll draw some more blueprints for you. See if you can make them.""If we could make it work, the efficiency of the water mill could be tripled at least!"Yang Lin extended three fingers.Ev..."What"

"Liu Youcai wants to see me"

After Zhao Kang left, Liu Youcai's wife came over.

Yang Lin was also taken aback when he learned that Liu Youcai wanted to see him.

Zhao Fugui hurriedly said: "This old dog Liu Youcai, who knows what bad intentions he has. Yang Lin, listen to me, we shouldn't bother with him!"

"Not necessarily!" Yang Lin waved his hand. "A dying man's words are often the most sincere. He's at his wit's end now, and he might not mean any harm by wanting to see me. I want to see what grand gift he has in store for me."

As Liu Youcai's convoy just left the village, Yang Lin came out of Zhao Fugu's house and caught up with them.

"Yang Lin, come here!"

Liu Youcai shouted loudly from afar.

This is the first time Yang Lin has truly met the only landowner in this remote mountain village.

In his forties, he was a bit overweight with the look of someone who had enjoyed wealth and comfort. However, at this moment, the shackles on his hands made him appear rather disheveled.

Yang Lin felt a lot of emotion in his heart. The two sides had accumulated grievances over time, and today was the first time they met!

Liu Youcai has already arranged for his wife to take care of the yamen officials, allowing him to step aside and meet Yang Lin alone.

"What can I do for you"

With no one around, Yang Lin got straight to the point and asked.

Yang Lin was very curious. At this time, if he had anything to say, he should go and say it to his wife and children. Why would he want to see himself

I said, I'm going to give you a big gift!

Liu Youcai didn't beat around the bush. He said directly, "I, Liu Youcai, have been running a business in Kaoshantun for many years and have accumulated quite a fortune. Now, thanks to you, I'm afraid this will be my last trip back!"

"Speaking, he raised his eyes to glance at Yang Lin and said coldly, "You say, after I leave, what will happen to my Liu family"

Yang Lin was slightly taken aback, then understood. "You're worried your son won't be able to protect your family business But why did you come to me"

As the saying goes, starting a business is difficult, but keeping it going is even harder!

Liu Youcai has one son and one daughter. His daughter is only fourteen years old and is still young.

The son, Liu Liang, is a man of known character throughout the whole village.

Before, with Liu Youcai supporting the Liu family, Liu Liang could still swagger around the village.

Now, he's about to be gone, and Yang Lin has risen to power in the village. What will become of the Liu family It goes without saying.

Prior to this, he went all out against Yang Lin because their Liu family was already at its wit's end!

Leaving such a huge mess behind and handing it over to his incompetent son, the outcome is obvious.

However, Yang Lin still couldn't understand why he was looking for him.

"I'm going to give you all of my savings!"

Liu Youcai's words shocked Yang Lin.

"Alas!"

Liu Youcai let out a deep sigh: "Over so many years, I've managed to save over 3,000 taels of silver and nearly two thousand acres of land through various means!"

"These are all yours!"

Yang Lin swallowed, it was impossible to say he wasn't moved.

But he also understood that there's no such thing as a free lunch.

"Well, what do you want"

He wouldn't naively believe that Liu Youcai would leave his fortune to him for no reason.

Liu Youcai's face was grave: "There are only two conditions."

"First, marry my daughter Liu Qiuyun!"

"Second, please protect my wife, children, and elderly family members, allowing them to live peacefully for the rest of their lives!"

After finishing his words, Liu Youcai's eyes burned with intensity as he stared at Yang Lin.

Yang Lin now understood, he was entrusting him with something.

"It's just...Yang Lin bitterly smiled and said, "Why are you looking for me Aren't you filled with hatred for me""Alas!"

Liu Youcai let out another heavy sigh.

"Hate returns hate, submission returns submission."

"As for how I, Liu Youcai, managed to amass such a vast fortune, what do you think it was"

He raised his shackled hands and pointed to his eyes.

I believe in my judgement, I won't misread people.

"Yang Lin, I used to underestimate you, but recently, these events have made me see you in a new light. I believe you are a dragon hidden in the depths!"

He pointed at Yang Lin and sighed: "Speaking of which, it's truly a tragedy. My Liu family has a grand business and many relatives, but when I was arrested and wanted to entrust everything to someone, I suddenly realized that after running it for so many years, I had no one to rely on!"

Liu Youcai shook his head with self-deprecating amusement, a bitter expression on his face.

Then he pointed at himself with a wry smile, “You’re asking me To entrust your family to your enemy I really don’t know what you were thinking! Don’t you fear that I’ll take over your family business and then abandon your family”

"Be not afraid!"

Liu Youcai said without hesitation.

"Still the same thing, I believe in my judgment. I've always been good at reading people!"

Liu Youcai's eyes gleamed as he stared at Yang Lin and said, "You are a man of great loyalty. You lend money to those in need and even held a pig feast, inviting over a hundred people."

"To spend so much money, just to treat them to a meat feast Heh heh, what you're doing is beyond my comprehension!"

So you're different from me. I'm selfish and you have your boundaries. I believe your promises, that you'll follow through!

Yang Lin narrowed his eyes and asked, "What if I refuse"

"No agreement"

"More than three thousand taels of silver, over a thousand mu of land! You won't agree"

Liu Youcai was immediately flustered, staring at Yang Lin in disbelief.

Yang Lin shrugged. "Silver is certainly tempting, but as you know, my business is also very profitable. This money doesn't mean much to me."

Liu Youcai's body staggered involuntarily, with a thud, he fell to his knees.

"Yang Lin, please! "

“I’ve lost, completely defeated! From now on, there's only you, Yang Lin, in Caoshan Village. There is no more Liu Youcai! Please, beg of you, give them a way to live!”

As he spoke, he suddenly began to kowtow to Yang Lin, thumping his head against the ground repeatedly.

Looking on from afar, both the officials and villagers were dumbfounded by the scene.

Yang Lin also sighed.

He is a person who yields to soft words but not to force. It pains Liu Youcai, who can bend over backwards for his family, to have to lower himself and beg this enemy of his.

"Okay, I promise!"

But I cannot marry your daughter.

"I know you want me to marry your daughter because you think that's the only way I'll truly take care of your family."

"But you also said, you trust me, so just listen to me."

"I've taken your money, and within my capabilities, I will protect your family from being bullied by others. I can't promise anything more than that."

"Times are tough, and it's not easy for anyone to make a living. You understand, right"

Liu Youcai listened, and quickly nodded.

"Alright, alright, no problem! As long as you agree, I, Liu Youcai, will believe you!"

There are only over 300 taels of silver left in my house, the rest I buried in my backyard, under that big locust tree.

As for the land deeds, they're all with my wife. I'll have her bring them all to you in a moment.

As for Qiao Yun, she's a good girl. You'd be best to marry her. If you don't want to, there's no need to force yourself.

Saying this, Liu Youcai awkwardly rushed to Yang Lin and bowed.

"Leave everything to me!"

I don't ask for them to be rich and powerful, I only wish for them to live a peaceful life.

That night, Yang Lin received the silver that Liu Youcai had left him, as well as deeds to nearly 2,000 acres of land!t afraid of him!"A crowd shouted excitedly."Great!"Yang Lin shouted loudly.Since no one is willing to be a coward, we must pick up our weapons and protect ourselves!"From today onwards, let's establis...