Although his sister had some savings at home, they definitely wouldn't be able to pay off tens of thousands all at once, so at this point she was unwilling to use her card. Being able to pay five thousand for them was already going above and beyond, just as the doctor said, if you have no money, then just wait to die. Thinking about this, she couldn't help but look at Bidegla. After all, Bidegla was their son, and their life and death had nothing to do with her. "Uncle, you don't need to use your money, I can pay for it myself," Bidegla said, not even bothering to look at his aunt's ugly expression before walking away. It used to be possible that Bidegla really couldn't come up with the money, but now he had millions in his account, so how could he not afford the surgery fee? If he didn't have enough money, he could ask his sister Jennie, and if Jennie didn't have it, he could ask Stuart Buzer. He could definitely raise millions. "You wretched woman, from now on, you can take your money and go lie in a coffin," Niko Haimes cursed at his own wife before chasing after Bidegla. "Nurse, how much does a heart failure operation cost?" Bidegla asked when he arrived at the payment window. "It's probably around two hundred thousand," the nurse replied, looking up at Bidegla. "Bidegla, your uncle still has some private funds here. Although it's not much, it can still help. Here's fifty thousand, use it for now. If it's not enough, I will borrow from someone else," Niko Haimes said, taking out a bank card from his pocket and placing it on the window. "Uncle, you don't need to pay. I can cover it myself," Bidegla said, touched by his uncle's actions, and pulled out a bank card from his wallet. Even though his aunt was very strict with their family, even disdainful, his uncle, although wealthy now, was still the same uncle from the past. "Nurse, just swipe two hundred thousand directly from my card. It's for the operating room on the fourth floor," Bidegla said, handing his card to the nurse. "Please wait a moment," the nurse took the card and swiped it, while Niko Haimes, standing beside Bidegla, was already stunned. Bidegla had only graduated for a little over a year, so where did he get so much money? And from his sister, he already knew that Bidegla was just a Vince employee, making less than three thousand a month, less than thirty thousand a year, so how did he come up with two hundred thousand? "Sir, it's done," the nurse handed Bidegla's card back. "Thank you," Bidegla took the card and walked towards the fourth floor. "Bidegla, tell your uncle honestly, where did this money come from?" in the hallway of the stairs, Niko Haimes couldn't help but ask. "I said it's my own, do you believe me?" Bidegla glanced at his uncle and said. "But aren't you just a Vince employee? How do you have so much money?" "Hehe, I quit that Vince job a long time ago. Now I'm in business with some classmates in the coastal city of Zhuhai, and I have some savings now," Bidegla said, making up a random excuse. "I didn't expect that. I didn't think you, little guy, would have the mind for business," upon hearing Bidegla's words, Niko Haimes didn't ask any further, but patted Bidegla on the shoulder. "Hehe, I'm just a laborer. I have no business acumen. It's all my classmates planning everything, and I only have a small share, just waiting for my share of the money," Bidegla babbled.
"Congrats, you've really made something of yourself, and your uncle is truly pleased for you. Once your parents are better, your uncle will definitely treat you to a grand feast." Niko Haimes patted Bidegla's shoulder once again, filled with joy.
Hmpf, the women in my own family used to look down on Bidegla, not realizing that he's now a successful businessman.
With Bidegla's sister's financial struggles, he had become the butt of Joylyn Bucher's jokes, and Niko Haimes had endured her mockery. So now, seeing Bidegla's success, he genuinely felt happy.
"Have you handed over the money?" Joylyn Bucher was equally astonished and suspicious upon seeing Bidegla and Niko Haimes return.
But she quickly turned accusatory, questioning Niko Haimes, "Tell me, have you been secretly hoarding money behind my back?"
"Get lost." Already displeased with her behavior today, Niko Haimes couldn't hold back his anger upon hearing her words.
"Who do you think you are speaking to me in such a tone? Who do you think you are?" Niko Haimes was forceful in his tone, but Joylyn Bucher was even more dominant, standing with hands on her hips, looking like a shrew.
"Ha, if you want a divorce, I have no objections. I can tell you, I am no longer the same Niko Haimes as before. The way you treated my sister and them today, I have completely given up on you. If we can't go on, we can just get a divorce, and I won't ask for a penny from you." Niko Haimes spoke up, leaving not only Joylyn Bucher stunned, but even Bidegla.
He knew that his uncle had been oppressed by his aunt since their marriage, and he had never dared to complain. This was the first time he had seen his uncle reveal such a manly side of himself.
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"Well done." Bidegla gave his uncle an approving look, even feeling some admiration for him. Indeed, a man living like this was too tiring.
Especially when his wife didn't give him any face outside, such a woman was of little use.
Now, Bidegla had plenty of money. Even if they never worked again, Bidegla could support them. So Bidegla supported his uncle's actions.
A real man must live like a real man. His aunt was simply unreasonable and overbearing, and Bidegla had long been fed up with her.
"Are you serious? No regrets?" After standing dazed for almost a minute, Joylyn Bucher finally reacted, shouting sharply.
"Of course no regrets. I realize now what a mistake it was to marry you. I never thought you'd be such a person. I could overlook the fact that you never let me help my sister, but in a life-or-death situation, you still clung onto the money. A person like you, I, Niko Haimes, cannot tolerate. Go find someone else." Niko Haimes sneered, his attitude taking a sharp turn, and he turned away.
"Honey, can't you forgive me? You want money, I'll give it to you. I know I have many faults, but I promise to change in the future. Will you consider it?" Seeing Niko Haimes' resolute attitude, Joylyn Bucher immediately softened, grabbing his arm, causing Bidegla to nearly stumble and fall.
What kind of swift change in attitude was this? One moment she was arrogant and domineering, the next she was pleading. She could win an Oscar for best actress.
"Hmm?" Upon hearing his wife's words, Niko Haimes reacted similarly to Bidegla. Was this still his overbearing wife? It didn't seem like her at all.
Originally, Joylyn Bucher was not afraid of Niko Haimes, because without him, she felt truly worthless. She would do and say whatever it took to please him. However, when Niko Haimes firmly stated that he wanted a divorce, she felt as though her heart was being torn apart, and she was filled with immense reluctance. They had been married for nearly ten years, and the sudden thought of divorce was unbearable to her. Indeed, coming from a wealthy family, she had always looked down on the poor. It was only because she saw the good in Niko Haimes that she agreed to marry him. If they were to divorce tomorrow, where would she find another husband like Niko Haimes? Therefore, upon hearing Niko Haimes' desire for a divorce, she immediately relented, fearing that she might lose her in-laws' financial support. However, if losing her husband meant losing her love for him, she would undoubtedly feel even more heartbroken. In that moment, she suddenly realized that people are the most important thing in life. Money can be earned again, but once a person is lost, everything else becomes meaningless. She clung tightly to Niko Haimes' arm, refusing to let go. "Bidegla, please talk some sense into your uncle. I cannot bear to divorce him," Joylyn Bucher implored Bidegla, her eyes filled with sorrow. Initially, Bidegla had a very negative impression of his aunt. However, in this moment, he began to soften. He could see that his aunt truly loved his uncle, otherwise she wouldn't be in the state she was in. It's not wrong to like money, but his aunt's attachment to it was almost unyielding. Seeing Bidegla standing there in a daze, Joylyn Bucher reached into her pocket and pulled out a bank card, saying, "Bidegla, there's half a million in here. Take it to your parents for their medical expenses. If it's not enough, ask me for more. You don't need to pay it back." Bidegla was deeply surprised by this sudden change. Just moments ago, his aunt was as unyielding as a rock, and now she was offering half a million without expecting it back? At that moment, he began to doubt whether she was the same aunt he knew before. "No, thank you," he refused his aunt's kindness, not taking her bank card. "I've already paid for my parents' medical expenses myself. I'll pay back the money you've advanced later. I have my own money, and I don't need yours." "Well then, please talk to your uncle for me. If he really divorces me, I won't be able to go on," she said, bursting into tears. "Alright," Bidegla could see that she truly couldn't bear to be apart from his uncle, so he turned his gaze to his uncle and said, "I don't think my aunt meant any harm. Please forgive her." As the saying goes, it's better to demolish ten temples than to ruin one marriage. It's extremely rare for two people to come together, and they've been married for almost ten years. If they were to divorce over family matters, Bidegla would truly be the guilty party. "Hmph," hearing his wife's plea, Niko Haimes had already softened. If he heard Bidegla's words, he would immediately relent. With a cold snort, he said, "You're so narrow-minded, can't you see that Bidegla is already a small business owner? You still look down on him, but who knows, he might become the chairman of a corporation one day. Your shallow-mindedness will be your downfall." "He's already a boss?" Surprised by Niko Haimes' words, Joylyn Bucher looked at Bidegla with disbelief.
As he was looked at like this by her, Bidegla had nothing but a wry smile on his face. In a sense, he could be considered a boss, but to be the chairman of a group seems a little far-fetched, doesn't it?
"What you're saying is simply nonsense. The two hundred thousand just now was paid by him himself. Do you still think he's not the boss?" Niko Haimes glared at Joylyn Bucher impatiently, his tone still somewhat irritated.
"So, husband, have you forgiven me?"
"Hmph, you can have my forgiveness, but in the future, you must treat my sister with more kindness. If you mistreat them again, we'll divorce immediately. I mean what I say!"