Rebirth 81: Being forced into marriage by my sister’s best friend at the beginning

Chapter 118 The Mountain of Time

When he came to Xiping Village again, Lin Ran put on clean clothes, but he was still recognized by the villagers.

"Trash collector, you are really diligent. Are you here to collect things again?" When passing by the river, a laundry lady greeted Lin Ran warmly.

"I'm not collecting anything today. I'm here to find someone." Lin Ran responded with a smile.

Nowadays, the folk customs are simple and simple. When Lin Ran came for the first time, the people in the village were as wary of him as they were of thieves.

But after meeting him several times, they found out that he was a real rag collector and that he offered higher prices than other rag collectors. They also developed a good impression of Lin Ran.

After saying hello, Lin Ran rode a tricycle to Li Ke's home.

Li Ke was an authentic gambling dog. He lost all his wealth when he lost, and even drove his father to live in a pig pen. It was really not something a human being could do.

Lin Ran had no sympathy for dog gambling.

You deserve it.

But Lin Ran still felt extremely pitiful about his father and wanted to help him.

So when I came to Li Ke's house, I found something different.

There used to be a pigsty in the field, and an old man could be seen living in it.

But now, that pigsty has been torn down.

When Lin Ran was confused, the aunt he met last time appeared again.

"Young man, aren't you the one who collected rags last time?" Only then did Lin Ran notice that the aunt turned out to be Li Ke's neighbor. No wonder he saw her every time he showed up.

Lin Ran politely replied: "Yes, Auntie, I would like to ask why the pig pen was demolished?"

He did not directly explain the purpose of his visit, but asked tactfully about the ins and outs of the matter.

The aunt sighed, and there seemed to be tears in her eyes.

"Li Ke is really nothing! Alas!" There was obvious anger in the aunt's tone.

"What's going on?" Lin Ran suddenly felt bad.

"Last week, Li Ke went to gamble again. This time it was good, the family house was lost." The aunt sighed.

Lin Ran felt that this was a matter of course. He still had a house in his hand when betting on dogs, and he would not give up until he lost.

"What's even more irritating is that Li Ke didn't learn well and was caught cheating in the casino. His fingers were cut off just now!"

"What?" Lin Ran was shocked. He didn't expect the rules in the casino to be so barbaric.

"This kid Li Ke couldn't hold back his anger. He was forced to come to the house by his creditors, but he couldn't resist. He went to the supply and marketing cooperative at the entrance of the village and stole a bottle of pesticide. He drank it all. The health center was unable to save him and he was already dead!"

Although he hated dog gambling in every possible way, Lin Ran's heart still skipped a beat when he heard these words.

After all, the loss of a life will make him feel sad.

"What about his father?" Lin Ran couldn't help but feel nervous.

Sure enough, the aunt replied: "Although he is usually bullied by his son, he is his son after all. After knowing that the child was dead, he cried for three days and three nights without eating a bite. Then he jumped into the river and committed suicide. Alas! Lao Li is a miserable man!"

Life is often more ridiculous than stories.

Lin Ran also sighed. In just one week, a family collapsed!

They have nothing left in this world, not even their house.

"Auntie, where are they buried?"

The aunt shook her head and said with a hint of horror: "The funerals are all organized by the village, but the village is not rich and cannot buy coffins for them."

"Is that so?" Lin Ran thought for a while, took out 16 yuan, handed it to the aunt and said, "Aunt, I am not from the village. Can you transfer this money to the village and let them buy a pair for Li Ke and his wife? coffin."

Lin Ran felt very sad.

A grain of sand of the times is like a mountain weighing on ordinary people.

Obviously, Li Ke was not as enlightened as he was and did not get through it.

When she saw the 16 yuan, the aunt's eyes lit up and she asked, "Young man, do you really want to pay for their burial?"

"Yeah. After all, he and I have a relationship, so we can't just watch them expose their bodies in the wilderness."

"You are such a good person. Li Ke's father is alive and will definitely thank you!" The aunt gave a thumbs up.

"Okay, aunt, I'll leave the rest to you. Please let them be laid to rest as soon as possible."

Lin Ran said goodbye to his aunt with a sad mood and headed to the uncle's home in Hebei yesterday.

Before going to the uncle's house, Lin Ran went to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy some fruits and candies, and carried two big bags to the uncle's house.

The uncle was smoking a cigarette at the door, frowning. When he saw Lin Ran, he couldn't help but be startled.

Isn't this the one who collected rags yesterday?What is he doing here?

Lin Ran smiled and raised the candy in his hand, so the uncle quickly opened the courtyard door and let Lin Ran in.

The two started chatting like old friends.

"Uncle, how is your grandson's condition?" Lin Ran asked with concern.

An expression of relief finally appeared on the uncle's face: "I went to the hospital with the money yesterday and had an operation on the spot. Now I'm recovering."

"That's good." Lin Ran breathed a sigh of relief. The tragedy of Li Ke's family finally did not happen again.

Lin Ran took out 30 yuan again and forced it on the uncle.

The uncle refused to take it at all, so Lin Ran had no choice but to say: "Uncle, do you remember the Arhat statue you sold to me yesterday? I resold it for a lot of money, and this can be considered as the price difference for you."

Originally this money was intended to be given to Li Ke's father. Since he is no longer here, it is naturally better to leave it to those who need it more.

The uncle couldn't shirk it, so he had to accept it.

Then he said: "Young man, actually I know you are an antique dealer. In my hometown in Hebei, people often come to my house to collect things, which is what you do."

Lin Ran was shocked. It turned out that the uncle had known his true identity for a long time, so why was he willing to sell the Arhat statue at a low price instead of raising the price?

When he asked this question, the uncle laughed: "That thing is of no use if I keep it in my hands, but it represents the history of China. Perhaps if it is left in the hands of cultural people like you, it will not let down the wisdom of our ancestors. "

The uncle has already thought about it. There are no scholars in his family, and he is too old to guard the Arhat statue all the time.

Isn't this just an opportunity to take advantage of the grandson's need for money to see a doctor and hand over the Arhat statue to someone who knows how to do it?

Lin Ran was in awe. As the old saying goes, most righteous people are those who slaughter dogs. Although the uncle's education level is not high, his feelings for family and country are not inferior to him at all.

They are much more sensible than unscrupulous dealers.

Lin Ran bowed to him, and the uncle quickly asked him to stand up.

Then, the uncle whispered in Lin Ran's ear: "I will introduce you to a client. Walk west along the village to the end. There is a bad old man named Erping."

"He must have what you want."

The uncle said mysteriously, which immediately aroused Lin Ran's interest!