Mr. Tycoon Is Actually the Father of My Child!
Chapter 167: Lin Hai’s Memories

Chapter 167: Chapter 167: Lin Hai’s Memories

High-class private dining room.

Lin Hai sat hunched in his chair, his eyes blankly staring into space.

Qiao Xiya poured him a glass of water, a flicker of disgust crossing her eyes.

If he weren’t still somewhat useful, she truly wouldn’t want to deal with such lowly commoners.

From the moment Lin Hai had shown up outside the hotel, everything was planned between her and Du Guokang from the casino.

Lin Hai had gradually borrowed almost two million from Du Guokang.

Du Guokang had then egged him on to ask Lin Qian for money during the Yin Family’s celebration, or else he would break one of his arms and legs.

For his own safety, Lin Hai, of course, hastened to ask Lin Qian for money.

Her intention was to have Lin Hai show up at the Yin Family elders’ celebration, letting the media learn about Lin Qian’s gambler father.

However, she hadn’t expected Yin Moran to spend a billion to sever the father-daughter ties between Lin Hai and Lin Qian.

When she learned of this, she stuck to her plan, letting Du Guokang pretend to be one of Yin Moran’s men after Yin Moran gave Lin Hai the money. They snatched the billion-dollar check, intentionally tore up a fake check in front of Lin Hai, and then she made her appearance, playing the good person, helping Lin Hai settle his gambling debts.

Everything was seamless.

Lin Hai now thoroughly hated both Yin Moran and Lin Qian.

And she, she could now get the information she wanted from Lin Hai.

"Have some water."

Qiao Xiya, forcing her patience, handed a glass of water to Lin Hai.

Lin Hai’s gaze was still vacant, but at Qiao Xiya’s words, his eyes twitched slightly, and he sighed pitifully, raising the glass to drink.

"Miss Qiao, you really are a good person."

He hadn’t expected Qiao Xiya to pay off the two million gambling debt that he owed Du Guokang.

But still, his heart ached.

If only he still had the billion in his hands—how glorious he would be right now!

Cursed Yin Moran!

Deceiving his feelings!

"I can hardly be called a good person, you should know, I have a rivalry with Lin Qian."

Qiao Xiya took a sip of water, leaning back, her bright red nails shimmering seductively under the lighting.

"Why then are you helping me?"

Lin Hai shifted in his seat, his vacant gaze sharpening.

"I’m helping you because I despise Lin Qian!"

Qiao Xiya played with the glass in her hand, "Lin Hai, both Yin Moran and Lin Qian have played you like a fiddle. You must hate them by now! You probably don’t want to see Yin Moran marry Lin Qian, right? And I, I share your goal."

Lin Hai remained silent, just drinking the water from his glass, his old eyes darting around.

Seeing this, Qiao Xiya curved the corners of her mouth, "Lin Hai, don’t tell me that after such a huge loss, you still cherish the father-daughter bond with Lin Qian! Others might not know, but I do. Lin Qian isn’t your biological daughter, is she?"

This old fox, as wary as ever!

But she didn’t believe that she couldn’t pry his mouth open!

"What... what nonsense are you spouting?"

Lin Hai’s face changed, his hands tightening around the glass, "How could Lin Qian not be my biological daughter? Stop talking nonsense."

"Huh? You and Lin Qian have already severed your father-daughter relationship, so who are you continuing to deceive with your lies?"

Qiao Xiya set down her teacup and slowly leaned forward to look at Lin Hai, "Lin Hai, I’ve come to know a piece of news, and I just want to verify it with you. Of course, if you don’t want to tell me, I have other ways to find out. But I pity you, an old man approaching his final years without any wealth. How about this, if you tell me everything about Lin Qian’s origins, I will give you an additional million. What do you say?"

An additional million for him?

Lin Hai’s spirits lifted.

With the money, he could go back to the casino and turn his fortunes.

But Lin Qian’s origins...

Lin Hai’s aged eyes darted about.

That heartless woman, she wasn’t his biological daughter after all.

Now that she had severed their father-daughter relationship, he hadn’t benefited at all.

Why not tell someone else?

Thinking this, Lin Hai licked his dry lips and stared at Qiao Xiya, "Are you serious? Will you really give me another million?"

"Of course, just give me your account number, and I’ll make the transfer immediately."

Qiao Xiya smiled, with a hooked lip, "Don’t worry, I won’t play tricks on a lonely old man like Yin Moran and Lin Qian did."

He was still useful to her, she would take good care of him.

After all, it wasn’t her own money that was keeping him.

"Alright, alright, it’s settled then."

Lin Hai was overjoyed, hurriedly digging out his phone to find his account number and reported it to Qiao Xiya.

Once he saw with his own eyes that Qiao Xiya had transferred the money to him, Lin Hai chuckled and set down his phone.

"Alright, now you can tell me everything about Lin Qian’s origins."

Qiao Xiya set down her phone and leaned back, ready to listen attentively.

"Lin Qian, indeed, is not my biological daughter."

Lin Hai took a sip of water, his rough fingers caressing the cup as he began to reminisce about the past.

"Her biological mother is Chen Xiaoman, I know her because she once saved me."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Xiya sat up straight, her eyes narrowing slightly.

Chen Xiaoman?

She had someone specifically look into the secretary of the Yin family; she remembered that the woman was called Chen Xiaoman!

Here it comes!

Lin Qian was indeed that secretary’s child!

A flicker of excitement crossed Qiao Xiya’s face as she stared unblinkingly at Lin Hai, listening to his story.

She needed to know if Lin Qian was Yin Moran’s half-sister from a different mother!

"In my youth, since my family was poor, I mixed in the underworld early. As you know, a man involved in the underworld can hardly avoid fighting."

Lin Hai continued, "Once, while helping my boss fight for territory, I got into a brawl and was chased down with knives. I ran into her house, and instead of throwing me out, she helped me hide until those people left, and later, she even treated my wounds."

Thinking back, a nostalgic smile appeared on Lin Hai’s face.

"In my memory, she was a kind and gentle girl, always smiling sweetly. She didn’t despise my gangster background, took care of me for a whole day and night before letting me leave. I told her I would repay her, but she shook her head, telling me to live well and be a good person. I quietly took that to heart, planning to look for her once my wounds were slightly better. But unexpectedly, just a few days later, when I went to buy medicine at the drugstore, I met her again."

Lin Hai paused, his smile fading slightly, "At that time, she was being hassled by a man, looking very agitated. I recognized her and quickly rushed over, punching the man and shielding her behind me."

"I still remember the man’s rage as he questioned Xiaoman about who I was? I was about to answer when I heard Xiaoman saying that I was her boyfriend, that we had been together for a month, and that she was pregnant with my child. At that time, I was very confused, but then I realized, Xiaoman was using me."

"I didn’t mind, I was planning to repay my debt, so I went with the flow, wrapping my arms around her and warning the man to stay away from Xiaoman. The man didn’t believe it, but Xiaoman pulled out a pregnancy report from her bag, which stated she was four weeks pregnant."

"The man looked incredulous, disappointed and in pain as he stared at Xiaoman. He accused Xiaoman of not respecting herself, of degrading herself to avoid him, even considering a man like me suitable. Xiaoman said nothing but asked me to take him away."