389: Chapter 389 Did this kid break the law?

"How is it? Is this thing real or not?"

Soon, these aunties asked with anxious faces.

Even Chen the Cripple, who was usually taciturn, looked extremely excited now. He licked his dry lips again and again, clearly impatient.

However, what they didn't know was the shock happening inside Er Niu.

He licked his dry lips.

"Where did you get this thing?"

Hearing this, none of them denied it. "Didn't Lin Heng and Xiaoxiao return earlier? We just exchanged a few words, and that kid insisted on giving us red envelopes. Since we couldn't refuse their kind gesture, we accepted."

The others nodded in agreement.

Chen the Cripple spoke up impatiently, "Er Niu, tell us quickly, what is this thing... a check, right? Is it—is it real?"

As soon as these words came out, Er Niu, who was in shock, could not calm down for a long time.

Gulp.

Er Niu subconsciously swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

His face was clearly a bit pale.

Even the hand holding the check was trembling slightly.

He clearly hadn't processed the situation yet.

Licking his dry lips, he continued to ask, "Lin Heng... how much was the red envelope he gave you?"

If he only gave everyone one check, he could perhaps accept it. But... if Lin Heng gave one to everyone...

Heh heh...

Er Niu felt like his heart was being squeezed, making it hard to breathe.

"Ah? Didn't everyone get one?"

"Yes, even Chen the Cripple got one!"

Soon, several people spoke up softly.

Seeing Er Niu remain silent and not getting to the point, they quickly grew anxious.

"Uh... Er Niu, tell us, is this thing real or not!"

The group was clearly becoming impatient.

After all, if this thing was real, then everyone here would become rich—money they couldn't spend! For people like them from the countryside, one million...

was simply an astronomical figure they couldn't even dare to imagine!

But hearing these words made Er Niu feel even more bitter.

His heart felt numb.

Good heavens... He had worked hard outside for several years... finally saved some money and returned home successfully, but he never expected to be surpassed by a University Student.

Didn't they say that most University Students now can't even find a job?

How could Lin Heng be so rich??

No, wait!

He was outrageously rich!

One million per person... There are over a dozen people here...

That meant over ten million in total...

The moment Er Niu thought about the money he likely couldn't earn even if he worked himself to death his entire life, he felt a wave of bitterness.

In an instant, he even had a thought: if he could trick this money out of their hands, he could run away and never come back for the rest of his life.

But in the end, he restrained himself.

Facing the ignorant looks of these people, he didn't know what to say for a moment.

Finally, feeling a pang of pity, he took out the check and handed it back to Chen Guihua in front of him.

At the same time, Er Niu's mouth twitched, and he spoke with some bitterness: "Well... this thing is indeed real. You can exchange it at any bank in the city."

Ah!?

The moment these words came out, everyone was stunned.

Good heavens!

This... this, this is actually real!

The others immediately snatched back their respective checks from the old woman's hand and began examining them seriously.

They counted to see if their red envelopes also contained checks with several zeros.

After a final exchange of glances, they discovered it was true!

It was really one million per person...

At this moment, their hearts were already shaken beyond measure; the word 'shocked' couldn't even describe their feelings.

"Heavens..."

"I never thought we would get rich so quickly! This one million... Oh my god, I can't spend it all in a lifetime!"

Many people were now immersed in joy, feeling a surge of excitement.

Meanwhile, watching their expressions, Er Niu quickly pursed his lips slightly and spoke with displeasure.

"Hmph! You all should think about what Lin Heng did to have over ten million... The money he gave you is already this much, so his own money must be far over a hundred million!"

"If he wasn't involved in some illegal business, do you think a University Student like Lin Heng could earn this much money?"

As soon as he said this, everyone who was just ecstatic paused.

Hey!

He actually has a point!

But...

This money...

Their expressions immediately turned pained.

Could it really be that the money wasn't clean, just as Er Niu said?

The crowd struggled internally.

"Er Niu is right. If this money isn't clean, we absolutely cannot use it!"

Soon, the respected old woman slowly said, "We can be greedy for wealth, but we must never forget our roots!"

They would not do things that broke the law or violated taboos.

They would not take money that went against their conscience.

"Then... alright..."

Soon, the others gritted their teeth and nodded, their faces not looking very good.

After all, it was one million, a number they couldn't possibly resist.

But if this involved illegal activities, then there was nothing more to discuss; it was fundamentally unacceptable!

"No! We must ask him clearly!"

"Exactly! I don't believe such a good kid as Lin Heng would do such a thing!"

"If he really did it, we must persuade him to turn back. Lin Heng is the pride of our village, having managed to get into a prestigious university. He is about to graduate and should have a boundless future!"

"..."

The group started moving as they spoke, one after another.

Even the promise they made to Er Niu earlier was now thrown to the back of their minds.

"Hey, hey, hey... I say, Sister-in-law Guihua! Didn't you say you would help me push the cart first?"

Er Niu was completely dumbfounded.

Watching those angry figures walk further and further away, he was utterly bewildered.

Good heavens...

They were just leaving her alone here??

And at this moment, as if hearing Er Niu's words, Chen Guihua and the others quickly turned their heads.

"Hmph! How much is your broken cart worth? Whether it's the issue of the checks or the issue of Lin Heng, those matters are far more significant than yours! Go find your Big Brother Dazhu yourself!"

After saying this, the group quickened their pace.

Er Niu was left reeling in the wind, watching the retreating figures of the others... his face turning ugly.

Go find Big Brother Dazhu?

He took a breath and then let out a long sigh.

There was no other choice; the cart couldn't just stay there, right?

So, he could only go to the village to find someone.

However, what he didn't know was that he was about to encounter some even more ridiculous things next...