Chapter 184: Go to hell
Lu Jiaxuan, under Lu Zhenping’s scrutinizing gaze, felt a moment of tension. In fact, he hadn’t intended to come over to borrow the bicycle today. The production team also had one, but Jiaojiao was right—after all, they were family. He couldn’t always be at odds with his older brother and sister-in-law. Moreover, he had taken to heart the incident from last time, recognizing that the County Party Secretary still favored his big brother. As long as he maintained a good relationship with his big brother, in the long run, his own rise was assured.
"50 cents."
"What?"
Lu Zhenping furrowed his brow at Lu Jiaxuan. Normally a quick-witted man, why couldn’t he understand a word he said now?
"The bicycle can be borrowed, go ahead and ride it. 50 cents rental fee. Didn’t your sister-in-law mention it when she rode the bike home before? If there are damages or scratches, you’ll be charged extra."
Lu Jiaxuan’s face stiffened. He hadn’t remembered the words Shen Meng had said when she rode the bicycle home. Back then, when there had been discord between the two households, he had thought those were just offhand remarks. Moreover, he and Jiaojiao had never actually borrowed the bicycle. It was their first time trying to do so, and unexpectedly, there was indeed a fee.
"Big brother, we are family. Are you really asking for money? It’s only 20 cents to rent one from the production team. How can you ask your own brother for such a high fee of 50 cents?"
"If you don’t want to borrow it, then go back. You’ve been working for so long yet being stingy over such a small amount. Where’s your magnanimity gone? How did you become like this?"