Chapter 480 - Chapter 480: Chapter 472: Must Eliminate Hidden Dangers_1 (1/2)
Chapter 480: Chapter 472: Must Eliminate Hidden Dangers_1
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“Well, that depends on what it’s about. My family doesn’t run a bank; how could we always lend money to others?”
Wang Wanyan clutched her hands nervously.
Her understanding of human nature was still very superficial.
“Let me ask you again. When others see that Li Shuixiang’s family is in trouble and come to us for a loan, and they get it easily, solving a huge problem for them. Then, when they face difficulties, they will naturally think of asking our family for help. We’re all neighbors and villagers. Would you help or not?”
Qin Niu continued to subject her to a grueling interrogation.
“This… My family definitely can’t be the savior of the world. My father often educates me that being a good person is difficult, and you must help others within your means.”
She lowered her head, seemingly realizing that she hadn’t thought deeply enough.
“Your father-in-law is right. Doing good deeds must be within one’s capacity. Being a good person doesn’t necessarily lead to good rewards. If there’s no limit to doing good deeds, such a person actually lacks the ability to survive and would find it very difficult to live in this cruel world.
You have a kind heart, and that’s good.
Cai Xian is just as kind as you are, but she handled the matter of Li Shuixiang borrowing money very well today.
I believe she must have seen the dangers of human hearts and the greediness of human nature, which is why she knew how to handle this situation.”
Qin Niu praised Tang Caixian for handling the situation well.
“Sister Wanyan also knows Li Shuixiang better, which is why she thought of helping her. If it were someone else, she probably wouldn’t have been so overly sympathetic.”
Tang Caixian certainly didn’t dare steal the show from the rightful wife.
She was a smart girl. Despite looking lovesick in her pursuit of Qin Niu, it didn’t mean she was foolish.
On the contrary, she was very clever and also had quite a bit of social experience.
Following her master in the city and performing songs and dances for the powerful, she surely saw much of society’s dark side.
That’s also a good thing.
Without experiencing hardships and setbacks, a person will always remain naive.
Everyone matures little by little only after being taken advantage of, deceived, and seeing the true dark side of life.
“Wanyan, if I’m not around in the future, you must remember that it’s okay to be kind, but your kindness must have some edge to it. Being blindly merciful and kind will just make you seem weak and easily bullied, even putting yourself in danger.”
Qin Niu spoke earnestly.
He had wanted to talk to her about this for a while but hadn’t found the right opportunity.
Today seemed like a good time.
“So, should we just watch the Xu Family fall into trouble and do nothing?”
Wang Wanyan felt it was too cruel not to care about the life and death of the Xu Family.
“We must help, but there are methods to doing things. Also, if we were the ones in trouble today, would the Xu Family help us?”
Qin Niu posed another soul-searching question to her.
“I can’t tell you right now how to handle this specifically. If you think my approach is wrong, you can ask your father-in-law for advice. I believe he will give you the answer.”
Having finished the conversation, Qin Niu stood up and walked out.
In his hand, he held some silver pieces he had “scrounged” together.
Li Shuixiang had been kneeling until her knees were nearly broken, and the pain made her cry to herself. Seeing Qin Niu come out, she bit her teeth and continued to kneel without moving, tears streaming out and dripping to the ground.
“Auntie, I just went inside and cobbled together about five taels of silver. Don’t think it’s too little; my family really is short on cash right now. This is all I can do to help you,” Qin Niu said as he placed the five taels of scattered silver on the coffee table.
Her eyes glanced over.
After wiping away her tears, she could see more clearly. Indeed, it was a pile of scattered silver, and she somewhat believed Qin Niu’s words, but her heart was filled with disappointment.
She had assumed that the Qin Family, being so wealthy, could easily lend ten or twenty taels.
It turned out the Qin Family was just like hers; they looked prestigious on the outside, but it was a mess underneath.
“Thank you, Master Qin! I understand you have difficulties, and these five taels of silver are already very good. Once my family sells our fields, we will make sure to repay you promptly,” said Li Shuixiang, realizing that pleading at the Qin Residence until dawn would be of no use.
She helped herself up using the chair.
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