Chapter 1180: If Love Has a Destiny

With one hand clutching the lottery ticket that had just won 109 billion Korean won, and the other holding Lin Lang's handwritten prediction numbers for the Sakura Country Treasure Lottery jackpot, his fingers trembled slightly.

His eyes were filled with awe, and he said with barely concealed excitement, "My son-in-law has considered everything so thoroughly. If this happened twice in a row in our country, not only would the media report it extensively, but the lottery organization would probably come to investigate, which would only cause more trouble."

Sun's mother beamed with joy, wiping away tears from the corners of her eyes: "That's right! My son-in-law is truly a benefactor to our family! Your father-in-law and I are completely at ease and satisfied with Yizhen marrying you!"

Lin Lang smiled faintly and said, "My father-in-law and mother-in-law are both kind-hearted people. There are some things I'm not sure if I should say."

Father Sun quickly smiled and said, "We're all family, son-in-law, please feel free to speak your mind."

"I've done some calculations, and I know that after my father-in-law and mother-in-law win big in the lottery and become rich overnight, their relatives and friends, and even old classmates they haven't contacted for many years, will try every means to plead poverty and borrow money from you."

"This is the evil in human nature: laughing at your poverty, fearing your wealth, hating those who have, and laughing at those who don't."

"I hope my father-in-law and mother-in-law can withstand the pressure, not be morally blackmailed by anyone, protect their hard-earned wealth, live their own lives well, and not lend money to anyone."

"Because lending money to others is like lending luck to others, I hope my father-in-law and mother-in-law can understand my good intentions." Lin Lang's voice was gentle but carried an undeniable power, which made Mr. and Mrs. Sun nod repeatedly.

Father Sun patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, my dear son-in-law. You're so young and you can see so clearly that lending money can damage your finances, lead to bad debts, and hurt feelings. I'm so old, what's there for me to be embarrassed about or unable to refuse?"

Sun's mother chimed in, "Yes, I've given my two younger brothers a lot of money over the years, but in the end I haven't received anything in return. I've long been disheartened."

Sun Yizhen pouted and muttered, "Your Majesty is right. The money our family lent to our two uncles before is long gone, and our two aunts have stopped mentioning it and don't want to pay it back. It would be foolish to lend any more money."

Lin Lang said, "Wang Wai borrows money mostly to nurture an 'enemy.' No matter how pitiful he sounds when he borrows money, as soon as you ask him for the money back, it hurts more than cutting his flesh with a knife. He hates you to no end."

After hearing this, Sun's mother sighed and said, "That's right. Lending money to my two younger brothers without any limits was probably the stupidest thing I've ever done in my life. My brothers and their wives don't appreciate my kindness at all and take it all for granted. I will never be so foolish again."

Mr. Sun said with a smile, "Wife, you've finally come to your senses, but it's not too late."

No sooner had she finished speaking than the cordless landline phone on the coffee table rang, and the caller ID showed it was Sun Yizhen's second uncle.

"Uh..." Sun's mother answered the phone with a forced smile and slowly walked towards the kitchen.

With his extraordinary hearing, Lin Lang could easily overhear the conversation between Sun's mother and younger brother.

The gist of it is that the other party heard that his niece Sun Yizhen's movie "If Love Has a Destiny" was a big hit and that she had taken on several endorsement deals, so he lied and said that he was having a tight cash flow in his business and wanted to borrow money from Sun's mother.

During the call, Sun's mother replied that she saved all the money her daughter earned, and that she and her husband had meager incomes and no spare money to lend out. She gave a few perfunctory words and then hung up.

After ending the call, Sun's mother took a deep breath, feeling relieved for the first time because she was not bound by family ties and refused to become a "brother-supporting demon".

After Sun's mother returned to the living room, Sun's father looked at her with a disapproving expression and asked, "Is your brother borrowing money again?"

Sun's mother lied and said, "No, he's borrowed money so many times before and hasn't paid it back. How could he have the nerve to borrow money from us again?"

Mr. Sun pressed further, "Then why did your brother call you? Your two younger brothers never call you with good news."

Sun's mother stammered, "No, it's nothing, just chatting about everyday things."

Mr. Sun saw through the situation but didn't say anything, and didn't press the matter further, not wanting his good-for-nothing brother-in-law to spoil his joy at winning the big prize.

Seeing her mother's embarrassment, Son Ye-jeong changed the subject, saying, "Dad, keep the note with the predictions for the Sakura Country Treasure Lottery safe. This set of predicted numbers is worth 300 million yen."

"Good, good, good!" Father Sun quickly and carefully folded the note and put it into his pocket, as if it were the most precious treasure in the world.

Sun's mother said with a smile, "Your father has never taken me on a trip abroad in his life. This time, we finally have the opportunity to go on vacation to the land of cherry blossoms."

Mr. Sun scratched his head and chuckled awkwardly, "Honey, let's plan a trip to Japan before the end of the month, and take our daughter to see the snow there. I've heard the snow scenery on Mount Fuji is amazing!"

Sun Yizhen smiled and said, "Dad, it's rare for you to take Mom on a trip abroad. Why don't you two enjoy yourselves alone? I don't want to be a third wheel."

Sun's mother smiled shyly and said, "Daughter, what are you saying? Your father and I have been an old married couple for a long time. He's not romantic at all. Who wants to spend time alone with him?"

Holding the lottery ticket that had won the grand prize, Mr. Sun straightened his back and said, "Romance needs material support. My husband wasn't romantic before because we didn't have money. Now that we're rich, I can learn to be more romantic too!"

Lin Lang said with a smile, "Father-in-law is right. While Yizhen is still in the early stages of her pregnancy and doesn't need anyone to take care of her yet, father-in-law and mother-in-law should quickly quit their jobs, travel around the world, and make the most of their time to have some fun."

Sun Yizhen chuckled and said, "Yes, once the baby is born, my mom will have to help me take care of the baby."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Sun readily agreed, saying, "Okay, your mother has lived a frugal life with me for so many years, saving every penny to support your art studies and college entrance exams. She has sacrificed so much for this family. It's time to take your mother abroad to travel and broaden her horizons."

Sun's mother covered her mouth, wiping away her tears, her eyes reddening, and said with a smile through her tears, "At least you still have some conscience."

Suddenly remembering something, Mr. Sun hurriedly asked, "Son-in-law, are there any things to be aware of when buying lottery tickets in Japan? Or are there any other restrictions?" He was afraid that he might miss out on the 3 million yen jackpot because he didn't know the rules.

Lin Lang patiently explained, "There are no special restrictions. You can just get a tourist visa and go there to buy lottery tickets at a legitimate lottery outlet."

"Remember to keep the ticket safe after you buy it. After the lottery draw at the end of the year, just bring your passport and the ticket to claim your prize. The process is very simple."

Lin Lang paused for a moment, then added, "Although the prize redemption is done under your real name, you can request anonymity and not accept media interviews when you receive the prize to avoid unnecessary trouble. Father-in-law and mother-in-law, just relax and have fun, and bring the big prize back while you're at it."

Mr. Sun smiled and chimed in, "Yes, yes, this is a perfect opportunity to let your mother-in-law relax a bit. Consider it a blessing from your son-in-law and Yizhen!"

Laughter and cheerful voices filled the living room, and the night outside the window seemed to be illuminated by the joy filling the room.

Seeing this heartwarming scene, Lin Lang was moved and thought: If my parents could be alive today and witness my success, I could use all the money I could to support them. How wonderful that would be!

Sun Yizhen leaned against Lin Lang's chest, listening to her parents' plans and feeling the warmth of her lover's embrace, a smile never fading from her lips.

"Your Majesty, you have been so good to me and my family, I don't know how to repay you."

Sun Yizhen looked up at Lin Lang, her eyes almost overflowing with admiration. She reached out and wrapped her arms around Lin Lang's, pressing her cheeks even closer.

Lin Lang lowered his head and gently stroked Sun Yizhen's still-flat belly, his voice slightly sad: "Perhaps because I am an orphan, I really like this warm family atmosphere, so I am especially close to my father-in-law and mother-in-law."

Upon hearing this, Sun's mother asked with some heartache, "My dear son-in-law is so young, and both his parents have already passed away?"

Lin Lang replied truthfully, "My parents died in a car accident when I graduated from high school."

"Uh..." Sun's father wanted to say a few words to comfort Lin Lang, but for a moment he was too tongue-tied to know what to say.

Sun's mother said, "It is truly admirable that my son-in-law was able to start a business from scratch and succeed without the help of his parents or the support of his family!"

"Mother-in-law, you flatter me. My son-in-law's success in becoming the world's richest man is simply due to good fortune."

Son Ye-jeong said, "Your Majesty, since you possess the superpower to travel through time, why don't you travel back to before your parents-in-law had the car accident, stop it, and save them?"

Lin Lang sighed and said, "I have thought about it too, but the time travel effect is uncontrollable and will change many things."

"If I were to rashly travel back in time and prevent the car accident that took my parents' lives, it would likely change the entire trajectory of my life. You and I might never have met, and I would no longer be the world's richest person; I would just be an ordinary person."

Sun Yizhen said in surprise, "Your Majesty is right. I hadn't considered the uncontrollable effects of time travel."

Lin Lang said with a hint of sadness, "It's not that I'm unwilling to give up my status as the world's richest man in exchange for my parents' peaceful life. It's just that, as you can see, my beloved consort, I have so many children. If all these lovely little ones were to disappear, I would be in unbearable pain and unable to go on living."

When Sun's parents heard this, they exchanged glances. Although they could tell that Lin Lang had many wives, concubines, and children, they could also tell that Lin Lang was very sentimental.

Upon hearing this, Sun Yizhen felt a lump in her throat. Gently stroking her lower abdomen, she said with longing, "Your Majesty, after hearing what you said, I am so afraid. Our baby hasn't been born yet. I can't lose our child."

Lin Lang placed a gentle kiss on Sun Yizhen's forehead, forcing a smile: "Don't worry, my beloved concubine. All the decisions I make are carefully considered and I won't do anything rash that would be detrimental to myself."

Lin Lang's words warmed Sun Yizhen's heart, and her eyes welled up with tears. She hugged Lin Lang tightly around the waist and choked out, "Your Majesty, it's so good to have you here."

Sun's mother gave Sun's father a wink, meaning that the two of them should stop being third wheels in the living room.

Mr. Sun understood immediately and said with a smile, "Daughter, your mother and I are a little tired. We'll go back to our room to rest first, and we won't disturb your time together."

Sun Yizhen blushed slightly after hearing this, and watching her parents' backs as they went back to their room, she said, "I won't disturb you, Dad, Mom. You don't usually go to bed this early, do you?"

Before closing the door, Sun's mother said with a smile, "Mom has changed the sheets and duvet cover in your room and they are all clean. You and your son-in-law should go back to your room and rest early."

"Thank you for your trouble, Mother-in-law." Lin Lang nodded slightly.

After Sun's mother closed the bedroom door, Sun Yizhen snuggled closer to Lin Lang and said coquettishly, "This is the first time I've brought my first love home, and we're living together in front of my parents that very night. I'm so shy!"