Liu You took the money and first went to find Sun to rent an ox-cart. Once the ox-cart arrived, he helped Lin Yun onto it. The ox-cart could go no further than the town’s station. Liu You was contemplating whether to rent a tricycle when Lin Yun woke up. "Lin Yun, how do you feel? If you still can’t walk, I’ll rent a cart to push you to the hospital." "I can walk, let’s just walk there." After walking a while, Liu You realized they weren’t on the road to the town hospital. Just as he was about to remind Lin Yun they were going the wrong way, he saw the sign for the cotton spinning factory. Lin Yun walked straight to the guard’s office and said to the old man on duty, "Sir, I’m Lin Xiang’s brother. My sister was bullied coming home from the cotton mill today, so I’m brazenly here to ask Director Chen for help." In the past, Lin Yun despised using others’ strength to achieve his own goals. But after spending enough time with Lin Xiang, he realized that relying only on his brute force not only failed to protect his family but also led to silent losses. Lin Xiang had worked hard to establish a good relationship with the mill’s director. Without asking them for help, their family of three would never be able to seek justice! This was also the only tacit understanding he had with his sister Lin Xiang. The gatekeeper had a deep impression of Lin Xiang, and although he didn’t know Lin Yun, upon hearing that Lin Xiang had been bullied, he immediately went to find Director Chen. Director Chen was still in a meeting, and the one who came out was Secretary Hu. Secretary Hu had just met Lin Yun earlier today and did not doubt his identity. "Mr. Lin, I just heard that Comrade Lin Xiang was bullied. What happened exactly? Can I help in any way?" Lin Yun responded truthfully, "It’s my fourth uncle who has long split from the family. He heard somewhere that the cotton factory gave Lin Xiang a spot as a female worker, and he sold this spot for 800 yuan and came to demand money from Lin Xiang. We refused to give it, so they started bullying us." Secretary Hu frowned slightly. "Is there really such an unreasonable person? I understand. I’ll discuss it with the director after his meeting and see about making a visit to the cotton mill." Lin Yun shook his head, "Secretary Hu, my purpose for coming to you today is not to have Director Chen stand up for Lin Xiang. After all, this is considered a family conflict, and even Director Chen shouldn’t interfere. I just came to let you know that if anyone comes to the cotton mill trying to ruin Lin Xiang’s reputation, please don’t believe them." "You can rest assured about that. We’ve interacted with Comrade Lin Xiang for so long. We trust her character and won’t change our perception of her based on a few words from others." Hearing Secretary Hu’s assurance, Lin Yun finally felt relieved. "Then I won’t disturb you anymore." Once Lin Yun left the cotton mill’s gate, Liu You approached him. He didn’t question Lin Yun about pretending to be sick but asked, "You clearly had the chance to get Director Chen to help you just now, why refuse it?" "It’s obvious that the team leader is siding with Lin the Fourth. You came all the way to town but refused help, why?" Lin Yun’s tone was calm, "Even though I refused, that doesn’t mean Director Chen won’t support Niuzi. Let’s go, we should go to the town hospital." Lin Yun went to the town hospital, spent a dime, and got a thick layer of bandages wrapped around his head. He had been hit on the head, making it swollen, so it wasn’t wasting medical resources. However, he intentionally described his condition as very serious, so while bandaging the wound, the nurse wrapped an extra layer, and the red medicine for the wound seeped through the bandage, rendering a red stain, making it look quite serious. Meanwhile, at the Lin Family. The team leader was provoked by Lin Xiang and didn’t know how to "administer justice." "This matter is indeed the fault of Lin the Fourth’s family. How about this: I’ll have them apologize to you, and Lin the Fourth’s family will cover Lin Yun’s medical expenses. How does that sound to you?" This update ıs available on 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵~𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖~𝙣𝙚𝙩 Lin Xiang knew this was the team leader’s biggest concession. Though slightly dissatisfied, she had no choice but to force herself to accept it. "Alright then, let them apologize." Lin the Fourth was furious seeing Lin Xiang’s attitude, "Team leader, I’m Lin Xiang’s elder, and you’re asking me to apologize to a little girl?" "Lin the Fourth, you know you’re her elder, right? What kind of elder bullies someone at their home? If you don’t apologize today, we’ll have to let Niuzi report to the police. When they come to arrest you, don’t say I didn’t warn you!" The mere mention of the police posed a considerable threat to ordinary folks. Lin the Fourth could only begrudgingly apologize to Lin Xiang. "And her too," Lin Xiang pointed to Mrs. Lin Sr., "She hasn’t apologized yet!" "Lin Xiang!" Lin the Fourth roared, "She’s your granny! Since when do you force your grandma to apologize to her granddaughter? You keep messing around, how are you going to get married in the future?" Lin Xiang rolled her eyes, "They say my granny rests in peace in her grave. She hasn’t raised me for a single day or given me a single meal; what kind of granny is she to me?" "Look, everyone, look! This is the fine daughter raised by my good sister-in-law! Even if my mother is not her real grandma, she’s still family; how can she act ?" "If you won’t apologize, then report to the police." "I know my name sounds nice; no need to keep calling it. You’re about to lose your voice yelling !" "If I don’t teach you a lesson today, you’ll think you own the world!" "Lin the Fourth, don’t act rashly! If Niuzi wants me to apologize, I’ll apologize to her, as we are all family, after all. As her elder, there’s nothing wrong with an apology." "Mom, you’re her grandma. How can you be made to apologize to her?" Lin Xiang watched Lin the Fourth and Mrs. Lin Sr. play out their touching mother-son scene and remained silent. Mrs. Lin gently tugged at Lin Xiang’s sleeve and whispered, "Niuzi, Lin the Fourth isn’t wrong; the deceased old lady is technically your grandmother. Even if you force her to apologize, the villagers will talk, which isn’t good for your reputation." In the past, Mrs. Lin didn’t care about this, but now, she’s concerned about Lin Xiang’s recently improved reputation being tarnished due to this family. "Who cares about her apology? It can’t be eaten! But if I don’t force her to lose face in front of so many villagers, she’ll keep coming to our home uninvited! Plus, besides Lin the Fourth, remember there are still your several siblings watching our family. I have to make an example!" Lin Xiang disliked occupying her free time with these trivial family matters, so she wanted to resolve it thoroughly. Every family has its share of odd relatives. Counter oddity with oddity; it works!