Though unable to rid himself of his troublesome long hair, Lin Yu had no intention of just heading back to his cramped rental. He needed to come up with some cash.

Lin Yu sighed; Huang Mao, the former occupant of his body, was dirt poor, with not enough to cover next quarter's rent. To avoid eviction, Lin Yu knew he needed to scrounge up 1500 yuan for the next three months’ rent.

Rubbing his temples, Lin Yu mulled over Huang Mao's methods of making money, hoping to find a viable way to survive. But recalling those methods made him grimace.

Damn!

Other than the 1000 yuan allowance from their uncle every month, Huang Mao had survived by extorting pocket money from younger students. That was not something Lin Yu was willing to do, not wanting to end up in jail before even getting a chance at further education.

He needed a different way to earn money. Considering their uncle had taken all of Huang Mao's inheritance, demanding it back seemed the most straightforward approach. Despite Huang Mao's fear of their thuggish uncle, Lin Yu was undaunted; back in his original world, he was one of his family's martial arts dojo heirs, skilled in various combat techniques.

With a plan in mind, Lin Yu headed straight for their uncle’s house. Upon arrival, he was greeted by their uncle's heavily made-up girlfriend, who showed recognition and called for Li Yuan, their uncle, indicating her relationship to the former was close.

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Inside, Li Yuan was gambling, surrounded by the clatter of mahjong tiles. His appearance was as intimidating as Huang Mao remembered, confirming why the original owner of the body had feared him. Li Yuan showed no delight upon seeing his nephew, only indifference and annoyance.

Ignoring Li Yuan's displeasure, Lin Yu watched him gamble, contemplating how to negotiate for a share of his rightful inheritance or at least get some funds to cover his immediate needs.

As time passed, Li Yuan seemed lucky that night, his pile of money growing. Lin Yu struggled to think of a plausible reason to ask for money, knowing his uncle was notorious for his stinginess.

Direct confrontation seemed unwise, as Lin Yu doubted it would result in getting the money without causing further trouble. A physical altercation was out of the question, not only for the immediate risk but for potential legal repercussions.

Just as Lin Yu was running out of ideas, he noticed a reflective light from a makeup mirror. The mirror, used by Li Yuan’s girlfriend to covertly view the mahjong tiles, presented an unexpected opportunity.

Pretending to take a selfie, Lin Yu captured the cheating act. Feigning trouble with his phone, he approached Li Yuan for help, subtly revealing what he had documented.

Faced with the implicit threat, Li Yuan reluctantly handed over a sum of money, trying to appease Lin Yu while maintaining his composure.

Thanking his uncle, Lin Yu pocketed the cash and left, ensuring he had enough to cover his immediate expenses without further entanglement.