Xu Xing couldn't help but look at Xu Lianshun upon hearing this.
Xu Lianshun sighed and said, "How could it be congenital? My eyes were damaged acquired, which is why I went blind."
"I used to be a welder, but I wasn't careful while working and didn't wear my goggles. The electric slag flew into my eyes, and I went blind on the spot."
"Now that I think about it, it's been over ten years."
As he spoke, Xu Lianshun's gaze grew dimmer. "Because I went blind, my entire well-off family was ruined."
"My wife ran off with our eldest son, leaving only our daughter here. Speaking of which, I truly feel sorry for my daughter..."
As he spoke, Xu Lianshun was clearly reminded of his sad past.
Tears flowed from his closed eyes.
Xu Xing quickly said, "Dad, don't say that."
"Although things aren't great for us now, I believe that as long as we live diligently, everything will be alright!"
Xu Lianshun said, "But how are we going to deal with Wang Laohu's matter? If you don't pay back that money, you... you'll be taken away by him!"
This topic clearly struck Xu Xing.
Her expression stiffened slightly, but she still forced a smile and said, "It'll be fine, Dad, it'll definitely be fine..."
Seeing them like this, Wu Tian couldn't help but ask, "Wang Laohu? What Wang Laohu? Did your family owe a large sum of money?"
Xu Xing said dejectedly, "It's not really a large sum of money."
"We borrowed that money three years ago. It was only five thousand yuan, but because we couldn't repay it, it has now become five hundred thousand."
"What did you say? Five hundred thousand?" Hearing Xu Xing's account, Wu Tian's eyes widened.
"You're not joking, are you? Five thousand yuan turning into five hundred thousand in three years? That's more terrifying than loan sharking!"
Xu Xing said with a bitter expression, "I know it's unreasonable, but I can't do anything about it."
"Wang Laohu has a lot of influence in this area, so I can only do as he says."
"Now he's threatening me, saying that if I don't repay the money, he'll take me as his wife."
"I had no choice, so I had to go out and perform to try and earn the money back."
Wu Tian fell silent. How much could performing earn? That Wang Laohu must have been eyeing Xu Xing's beauty and wanted to take advantage of her.
Speaking of this, Xu Lianshun said with great remorse, "It's all my fault, all my fault. If my body wasn't so weak, my daughter wouldn't have had to borrow money from them."
"What's the point of me living like this? I might as well just die!"
Xu Xing hugged Xu Lianshun, tears streaming down her face, "Dad, don't give up. We'll find a way, there will definitely be a way!"
Looking at the grief-stricken father and daughter, Wu Tian also felt uncomfortable.
Logically speaking, at Xu Xing's age, it should be the most beautiful time of her life.
She should be dressed up beautifully, going out on dates with friends, and having sweet times with her boyfriend. Why should she have to endure these things?
Wu Tian felt that Xu Xing was a good girl and shouldn't have to suffer like this.
So Wu Tian said, "You don't need to be so sad. I'm here, and I will help you."
"You... help us?"
Hearing Wu Tian's words, Xu Xing was stunned. "What do you mean?"
Just as Wu Tian was about to speak, the wooden door was kicked open!
Soon, several burly men barged in.
At the same time, an oppressive aura filled the room.
This sudden turn of events even surprised Wu Tian.
Seeing the people who entered, Xu Xing's face suddenly changed, and she said in fear, "Hu, Brother Hu, why are you here?"
Brother Hu?
Wu Tian understood immediately. It seemed that the so-called Wang Laohu had come looking for them.
The leader was Wang Laohu, a man in his thirties with a fierce look, clearly someone who had been involved in society for a long time.
Wang Laohu smiled at Xu Xing, "Xu Xing, we haven't seen each other for a few days, have we?"
"How about it, have you missed me?"
Looking at Wang Laohu's smile, Xu Xing felt even more terrified.
She couldn't help but take a step back and said, "Brother Hu, what do you want? Don't scare me."
Wang Laohu continued to smile, "Look at what you're saying. How could I scare you? I'm too concerned about you."
"So, have you decided which day you're leaving with me?"
Xu Xing said fearfully, "Leave with you? Brother Hu, I don't understand what you're talking about..."
Wang Laohu smiled, "Do you really not understand, or are you pretending not to understand?"
"Let me guess, you're pretending not to understand, right? After all, you're so smart."
"If you don't want to go with me, that's fine too. You can repay me the five hundred thousand yuan right now, and I'll leave immediately."
"But if you can't come up with it, then I'll have to take you with me?"
Xu Xing was extremely frightened, and she said tremblingly, "No, Brother Hu, you can't do this. Can't we discuss it?"
Wang Laohu smiled, "Discuss? What's there to discuss? Debts must be repaid, it's only natural."
"If such matters could be discussed, wouldn't I be a philanthropist?"
"Xu Xing, I'm only this patient with you. If anyone else owed me so much money and didn't pay, I would have taken action long ago."
"So, you'd better be good and come with me now."
"Don't worry, as long as you serve me well, everything will be fine. I'll even give you a house. What do you think?"
Wang Laohu's words came easily, but Xu Xing wasn't that foolish, so she naturally didn't believe him.
She shook her head and said, "No... this is not acceptable..."
Seeing that Xu Xing refused to agree, Wang Laohu's patience immediately vanished, and his expression turned somewhat grim.
He said in a deep voice, "Xu Xing, I've given you plenty of chances. Don't push your luck."
"Do you know what kind of influence I have here? Do you think resisting me is useful?"
"Let me tell you, while I can still talk to you nicely, you'd better behave yourself."
"If you truly offend me, don't blame me for being rough with you."
Xu Xing became even more frightened and said, "Isn't there any other way?"
Wang Laohu laughed ferociously, "Either repay the money or come with me. You only have these two choices. Make your choice now."