Chapter 24

The Treasure of the Big Landlord?!

Tie Lanyan was still a little hesitant.

Until two days later, something made her make up her mind.

“Lanyan, right? I’m Zhang, the deputy director of the textile factory, and I’m good friends with your father.”

A middle-aged man with a kind face, carrying a box of pastries, stood at the door with a smile.

“Uncle Zhang, hello, please come in and have some water.”

Tie Lanyan welcomed him into the house and made him a cup of brown sugar water.

Deputy Director Zhang smiled and put the sugar water on the table without drinking it, directly stating his purpose for coming today.

“I’m here to offer my condolences on behalf of the textile factory, and I’d also like to ask you about the arrangements for your father’s job.”

Tie Lanyan’s father was a truck driver for the textile factory, with over ten years of service.

He earned 40 yuan a month, plus 10 yuan in overtime pay, making almost 60 yuan a month.

If it wasn’t for Tie Lanyan’s mother’s poor health and constant need for medication, their family savings might have been even higher.

Such a good job was the envy of many.

When the textile factory leaders came to deliver the condolence money, they also talked to Tie Lanyan about the future of her father’s job.

At that time, Tie Lanyan was in a bad mood and didn’t want to think about anything else, so she said she would consider it for a while.

Tie Lanyan: “Uncle Zhang, I want to sell my father’s job.”

If it were before, Tie Lanyan might have considered taking a more relaxed job at the textile factory.

But now, she absolutely didn’t want to take over this job.

There were too many familiar faces in the textile factory, and with so many people around, her actions would be restricted, which was very inconvenient.

Deputy Director Zhang smiled: “That’s a good idea. I happen to have an acquaintance who needs this job. You can just sell it to me.”

Tie Lanyan nodded: “Okay.”

Deputy Director Zhang took out some money from his pocket and handed it over: “Here’s 500 yuan. Count it.”

Tie Lanyan’s face froze: “How much?”

“500 yuan.” Deputy Director Zhang explained: “Your father’s job isn’t worth much, it’s only worth this.”

Tie Lanyan’s face turned completely cold.

“Uncle Zhang, my parents are gone, are you bullying me, an orphan?”

The smile on Deputy Director Zhang’s face faded: “Are you saying it’s not enough?”

Tie Lanyan chuckled and asked him back: “What do you think?”

Deputy Director Zhang: “How much do you want?”

Tie Lanyan held up two fingers: “Two thousand yuan, not a penny less.”

The position of a truck driver at the textile factory was very sought after. According to market prices, it could be sold for 1,000 yuan.

Deputy Director Zhang thought she was naive and directly cut the price in half, with a condescending look on his face.

Since that was the case, she would raise the original price by double to humiliate him.

As she expected, Deputy Director Zhang was indeed angry.

“Tie Lanyan, you’re asking for the moon! Do you think I’m a fool?”

Tie Lanyan simply nodded: “Yes, I do think you’re a fool. Who told you to be so greedy?”

Deputy Director Zhang’s face instantly darkened:

“You little girl, you have a sharp tongue! Do you believe me when I say I can make you get nothing at all?”

Was he threatening her with his connections?

Tie Lanyan wasn’t going to fall for that.

She sneered: “Then go ahead, I’ll be waiting.”

She could kill someone without batting an eyelid, what was she afraid of?

“I never thought the Tie family would produce such a tough nut to crack.” Deputy Director Zhang looked at her with a forced smile:

“Did your father ever tell you that he secretly helped an old landlord two years ago?

You tell me, if I report this to the authorities, will all his previous achievements be revoked by the factory?  Naturally, the job will be gone.”

Tie Lanyan’s expression faltered.

“Girl, I’ll give you a few days to think about it. Do you want 500 yuan or nothing at all? It’s up to you.”

With that, he stood up and prepared to leave.

“Wait! You haven’t finished your sugar water!”

Tie Lanyan picked up the enamel mug on the table and splashed it hard in his face.

“You!… You’re unbelievable! Three days, no more!”

Deputy Director Zhang left in a fit of anger.

Three days?

Tie Lanyan snorted.

She would take revenge tonight.

Since he didn’t want her to have a good time, then neither would he!

……

Tie Lanyan went into her space.

She had previously organized all the belongings of her parents and the original owner in the Reunion Residence.

Now she was going to look around and see if she could find any clues.

In the original owner’s memories, her father was a very gentle and kind person.

He worked diligently at the textile factory, and he always had a good reputation. Everyone respected him.

Such a kind and honest man was to be burdened with a false accusation after his death.

Tie Lanyan would never allow that to happen.

However, she searched the Reunion Residence for a long time and found nothing suspicious.

Was Deputy Director Zhang lying to her?

Or did her father secretly help the old landlord without leaving any

Any trace?

Tie Lanyan frowned, suddenly remembering something.

That’s right! She hadn’t read the letter in the wooden box yet!

She had been so busy that she had forgotten all about it!

Tie Lanyan moved her mind, and a simple wooden box appeared in her hand.

She opened the box, and inside lay a yellowed envelope.

Tie Lanyan quickly opened the envelope and carefully read it.

It was a suicide note.

Tie Lanyan’s father had dreamed about his and his wife’s death long ago, and out of fear, he wrote this letter.

The first sentence of the letter was “My daughter Lanyan, I’m sorry…”

Tie Lanyan’s throat tightened, and an uncontrollable sourness spread throughout her body.

It took her 10 minutes to finish reading the letter.

The first part of the letter was full of comforting words, and the latter part explained some family situations and assets, as well as who to ask for help in times of difficulty.

The funny thing was that it even included Deputy Director Zhang’s name.

Poor old father considered him a trusted friend, but he bullied his daughter after his death.

The letter also mentioned something very important.

Two years ago, her father had indeed helped an old landlord.

The old landlord had given him a few buns when he was young, and he had always remembered it, so he secretly repaid the kindness.

Unfortunately, the old landlord died after half a year due to various torments.

Before his death, he left a considerable treasure, which he gave to her father for free.

Tie Lanyan’s eyes instantly lit up!

The old landlord’s treasure?!

There must be a lot of gold, silver, treasures, antiques, and paintings!