The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot

Chapter 73: Chapter 73: Borrowing Money

Zhong Minghao’s face had instantly turned unsightly, but he still managed to suppress the anger in his heart, squeezing out a gentle smile, “Nianyao, there were guests just now, which is why I spoke a bit more. Are you angry because of that?”

“I only did so to protect the reputation of the Zhong Family. Why must you be so sharp?”

“Then I really must thank my great uncle for his hard work!” Zhong Niangyao’s lips curled into a sarcastic smile, “However, Great Uncle, if you have the time, you might as well spend it on your own son and daughter! After all, they are your biological children.”

A fierce glint passed through Zhong Minghao’s eyes, but a smile remained on his face, “Heh, if you don’t like it, I won’t control you too much in the future.”

After speaking, he gave Zheng Silin a look.

Understanding his cue, Zheng Silin smiled and said, “Yes, Nianyao, don’t be angry. By the way, earlier Chairman Meng and Mrs. Meng were looking for you, what was it about?”

A flash of realization crossed Zhong Niangayao’s eyes, then with a teasing look, she gazed at Zhong Minghao and Zheng Silin, “Oh, Great Uncle, Great Aunt, are you curious about my relationship with them?”

“No,” Zheng Silin shook her head with a smile, her tone filled with concern, “Earlier, Chairman Meng mentioned that they hoped you could help them with a little favor. We’re just worried, being a child, if you can’t help, we can also lend a hand!”

“Then I truly appreciate Great Uncle and Great Aunt’s concern,” Zhong Niangyao’s eyes clear as if she had seen through their thoughts, “However, Chairman Meng and the others don’t want too many people to know about this matter, so I promised to keep it a secret. If you really want to know, you should ask them directly!”

Having said that, without waiting for Zhong Minghao and Zheng Silin to respond, she turned around and headed upstairs.@@novelbin@@

Left behind, Zhong Minghao and Zheng Silin couldn’t control their expressions, and their faces quickly darkened.

“This damn curse,” Zheng Silin cursed quietly, “Why couldn’t she just die early like her short-lived parents?”

Just alive in this world, not only occupying Old Sir and the Old Lady’s affection but also possessing that huge fortune. It’s known that Zhong Mingxin was a significant figure in the Imperial Capital. His methods were strong, and he had accumulated a considerable fortune. Although not a match for the Zhong Family’s wealth, it was still a significant amount.

And that’s just what’s known publicly, whether there are other things hidden, nobody knows.

However, it’s certain that now everything should be in Zhong Niangyao’s hands. If Zhong Niangyao, this curse, had died along with her parents, all those things would now belong to the Zhong Family, and they would have the chance to seize them.

Of course, although no one knew who Zhong Niangyao’s birth mother actually was, everyone presumed she had already died.

“Shut your mouth,” Zhong Minghao sharply rebuked, “There are some things you shouldn’t speak rashly about, especially not considering where you are right now.”

After all, that was his own younger brother, and hearing his wife speak like this always made him uncomfortable. Moreover, they were currently in the living room. If those words were heard by the servants and reached Old Sir’s ears, who knows how they would be reprimanded!

Previously, because of this, he had already been dragged to the study for a scolding by Old Sir.

Zheng Silin wanted to say something else, but glancing around, she closed her mouth.

Zhong Minghao glanced towards the stairs and then said, “Tomorrow, inquire with some acquaintances to see if something big has happened recently with the Meng Family.”

“Okay.”

On the other hand, Zhong Niangyao had reached her floor and was almost entering her room when she was stopped at the doorway.

Looking at the person who stopped her, Zhong Niangyao raised an eyebrow, “Is there something?”

This person was none other than Zhong Mengfan.

Zhong Mengfan looked at Zhong Niangyao standing in front of him, his eyes dodgy and his attitude awkward, “Can we talk in your room?”

Seeing the unusually different Zhong Mengfan and noticing a faint pink aura mixed with a sliver of black around him, she eventually nodded and then opened the door, stepping aside, “Come in.”

The room was large, naturally having a small sitting area with sofas.

The two sat opposite each other. Zhong Mengfan kept his head down, fumbling with his fingers nervously and constantly, looking completely uneasy without saying a word.

“If there’s something, just say it!” Zhong Niangyao looked at Zhong Mengfan directly, “You didn’t come to foster some sisterly bond with me, did you?”

“Who has any sisterly bond with you!” burst out Zhong Mengfan, but then quickly remembered his purpose and corrected himself immediately, “We are definitely sisters! Even as cousins, it doesn’t change the fact that we share the same blood.”

Observing the out-of-character Zhong Mengfan, Zhong Niangyao’s lips curved into a mocking smile, “Our bond isn’t something you can simply talk into existence! What is it really, no need to beat around the bush. I don’t have the time to waste here with you.”

Zhong Mengfan seemed to struggle, his mouth opening and closing, but the words were still slow to come.

This hesitating attitude was making Zhong Niangyao quite impatient, “If you’re not going to speak, then leave!”

“I—” as if having made some kind of decision, Zhong Mengfan took a deep breath before saying, “Lend me a million.”

“What?” Zhong Niangyao almost thought she had misheard. If she had been drinking water, she probably would have spit it out, “You’re asking me for money?”

She was truly surprised that Zhong Mengfan would come to her for a loan today. Was their relationship that good?

Moreover, it wasn’t a small amount of money.

“Yes, Zhong Niangyao, lend me a million.”

Once she started, it became easier to continue speaking. Zhong Mengfan looked at Zhong Niangyao, “I really need this million now. Please lend it to me! I promise to pay you back as soon as possible.”

This was something she didn’t want her parents to know. And the only person who could provide such an amount was Zhong Niangyao.

Or to be said, among their generation, most were still students, even if graduated, they were still living off their family’s money.