Chapter 30: A Three Million Hong Kong Dollar Check
After the little family gathering on the rooftop terrace, Lin Yiyi turned to look at her younger brother with a nostalgic smile.
"Xiao Hao, how long has it been since we last sat side by side like this, chatting while quietly looking out at the sea?"
Lin Haoran thought for a moment before answering.
"Let me think... It must have been seven or eight years."
His gaze drifted toward the endless ocean, as memories resurfaced.
He clearly remembered countless evenings from his childhood. Under the glow of the setting sun, he and his two older sisters would sit by the seaside together. The salty sea breeze carried their carefree laughter as they talked about everything under the sun.
Those days had long since passed.
Now that they were reminiscing about them again, a wave of nostalgia naturally filled his heart.
"That's right. In the blink of an eye, seven or eight years have gone by." His second sister sighed softly.
"I've gone from being a carefree young girl to becoming someone else's wife... and someone else's mother."
"But the one thing that has never changed is the bond between us siblings, isn't that right?"
"Of course." Lin Haoran smiled warmly.
"Second Sister, I know you've always been the one who loves me the most."
She smiled before her expression gradually turned serious.
"Xiao Hao, I know you're currently competing with Eldest Brother for the right to inherit Wan'an Group."
"He's older, more experienced, and has spent many years in the company. Right now, you're definitely at a disadvantage."
"Mom called me a few days ago. She told me your cement factory's revenue has been declining."
"But what I want to tell you is this..."
"I may not be able to help you very much, but no matter how this competition ends, don't become discouraged."
"You're young."
"Right now, your youth may seem like a weakness because it means you lack experience."
"But that same youth is also your greatest asset."
"It means you still have unlimited possibilities."
"Even if you fail, it only means you've taken one more step on the road toward success."
"It doesn't define who you are."
"And even if you do fail..."
"I'll still do everything I can to help you build your own business."
Only then did Lin Haoran finally understand why his second sister had specifically come to see him today.
Perhaps after he had returned from Huafeng Cement Factory to downtown Hong Kong, he had seemingly ignored everything related to the factory.
In his mother's eyes, that behavior had probably been interpreted as him giving up hope of competing for the inheritance of Wan'an Group.
His mother had naturally shared those concerns with his second sister.
And because she had always cared about him the most, she had immediately returned to her parents' home just to see him in person—to understand what was truly going through his mind and encourage him herself.
If this had been the original Lin Haoran, he probably would have poured out all of his frustrations under his sister's gentle comfort.
But the current Lin Haoran was no longer the same person.
He appreciated her concern and encouragement, but he had no intention of revealing too much.
No one understood his own situation better than he did.
Although her words deeply warmed his heart, they would not change the course of his plans.
"Second Sister, you really don't need to worry."
"I've never once lost confidence in my future."
Lin Haoran answered with a bright smile.
His sister looked at him in surprise.
She could tell that his confidence wasn't forced simply to reassure her.
It came from the depths of his heart.
Seeing that, she finally felt relieved.
"You having this attitude makes me very happy."
As she spoke, she reached into her handbag and slowly took out a check, placing it gently into Lin Haoran's hand.
"Take this."
"But remember..."
"You absolutely must keep it a secret."
"Don't let anyone know."
"Not Father."
"Not Mother."
"And not even your brother-in-law."
Lin Haoran lowered his eyes to the check.
The amount written on it immediately caught his attention.
HK$3,000,000.
The figure struck him like a bolt of lightning.
He looked up at his second sister, his eyes filled with both surprise and gratitude.
At that moment, he understood even more deeply just how much she loved him.
Although he now controlled assets worth over HK$80 million, almost all of that money had been borrowed.
Three million Hong Kong dollars, in this era, was already an enormous fortune.
"Second Sister..."
"Where did this money come from?"
"I can't accept it."
"And besides, I don't need money."
"You should take it back."
Without hesitation, Lin Haoran pushed the check back into her hands, his expression serious.
She gently shook her head.
"Xiao Hao, this is actually some private savings I kept before I got married."
"Back then, I had pretty good judgment."
"I invested in two villas."
"Over the years, their value has increased two or three times."
"I know you're short on money right now."
"So I quietly sold both of them."
"I've never told your brother-in-law about any of this."
"So you can accept it without worrying."
"I may not be able to solve all your problems..."
"But I still want to do whatever I can for your future."
"I just hope you'll achieve something great one day."
As she spoke, she gently pushed the check back into his hand once again.
Looking at the determination in her eyes, Lin Haoran was deeply moved.
Having a sister who loved him so selflessly filled him with an indescribable sense of happiness.
In his previous life, he had never experienced this kind of sibling affection.
He had never imagined that after transmigrating into this world, he would truly experience such warmth firsthand.
In the end, he stopped refusing.
Instead, he accepted the HK$3 million check with both hands.
Because he knew...
It wasn't simply a check.
It represented his second sister's love and concern.
Rejecting it would only disappoint her and hurt her feelings.
Besides, he also knew that she was living a very happy life in the Zhu family.
His brother-in-law adored her, and the Zhu family was one of Hong Kong's wealthy elite, so they had no financial worries whatsoever.
"Second Sister..."
"I'll never forget your kindness."
"I promise I'll work hard."
"One day I'll build a successful career and never let down the hopes you've placed in me."
Lin Haoran smiled brightly.
His sister looked at him tenderly.
"Xiao Hao..."
"I've never worried about your eldest brother."
"But you're different."
"My greatest wish is simply to see you grow into someone successful."
"I want you to live the life you've always wanted."
"As long as you're happy..."
"I'll be completely satisfied."
The blue waters of Deep Water Bay sparkled beneath the sunlight, blending seamlessly with the equally azure sky in the distance.
A cool sea breeze drifted across the terrace, carrying away the summer heat as it gently brushed past the two siblings, bringing with it a profound sense of peace.
Even family bonds could become fragile when enough interest were involved—
Just like his own eldest brother.
Those who treated him well...
He would naturally repay them in the future.
And those who did not...
He would remember just as clearly.
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