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"Brother, I'm really desperate, so I have to reach out to you to borrow money. "Xiaofang's sister Xiaoli stood at the door of our house, looking frightened and helpless. I looked at her tired and ragged face, and I couldn't help but be a little suspicious.
"Xiaoli, what trouble have you encountered? I've never seen you look embarrassed before. I asked with concern. Xiao Fang was also full of worry on the side.
"Brother, I am really destitute to the extreme, so be merciful and lend me some money. Xiaoli folded her hands and almost knelt down to beg me.
I pulled Xiaofang aside and whispered, "She doesn't look like she's really in trouble, but more like she's pretending to be pitiful and gaining sympathy." Besides, we have to think twice about borrowing money. "
"Brother, you can lend money to Xiaoli. Xiao Fang persuaded, "As an older sister, how can I turn a blind eye to my sister's down-and-out appearance? Besides, as long as Xiaoli is sincere in borrowing money, what is there to hesitate about." "
I looked at Xiaofang's sincere eyes and finally nodded. Seeing this, Xiaoli hugged Xiaofang with joy and thanked us repeatedly.
A few days later, I lent Xiaoli a sum of more than 100,000 yuan. At that time, I was actually a little apprehensive in my heart, but for the sake of Xiaofang's face, I had to borrow the money hard.
"Brother, I swear that I will pay off this money as soon as possible! Xiaoli took the money bag and said happily.
"You see, my sister has said so, she must be sincere in wanting to borrow money to get through this. Back home, Xiaofang said to me, "As an older sister, of course I have to do my best to help her." You don't have to worry too much, as long as your sister is sincere in paying back the money. "
I looked at Xiao Fang's kind expression and had no choice but to nod. But deep down, I'm not really at ease. Xiaoli's previous poor appearance really made me feel a little contrived and fake.
"Say, what's going on with Xiaoli? She doesn't look like she's really in trouble. "In the evening, I expressed my doubts to Xiaofang.
"Well, you're just too suspicious. Xiao Fang shook her head, "Xiao Li has always been more introverted and shy, even if she encounters any difficulties, she will not easily confide in outsiders. But as a sister, I know her. Although she usually seems fine, only I know how deep the torment is inside. "
I listened, so I had to give up. But the doubts in my heart are getting worse, and I faintly feel that Xiaoli may not be as simple and kind as Xiaofang said, but has other hidden feelings.
For a period of time after borrowing money, Xiaoli's living situation did not seem to have changed in any way because of the so-called "poverty". Instead, she lived a life of even more extravagance and waste than before.
I told Xiaofang about it, but she didn't care. "Brother, you're just making too much of a fuss. Xiaofang said with a smile, "Xiaoli, she has always liked to compare and show off her wealth, and posting these on the circle of friends is just her usual style." As for buying a car, it may have been a new means of transportation for her work or business needs. Don't think about it. "
Xiaofang has always trusted her sister Xiaoli. Whenever I raised some doubts, she would always excuse Xiaoli with a very trusting tone.
"Sister, she will be measured herself, so don't worry so much. "Once, when I hinted again that Xiaofang wanted her to take the initiative to ask Xiaoli when she would repay the money, Xiaofang comforted me like this.
Seeing that Xiaofang believed in her sister so completely, I had no choice but to give up. But at the same time, Xiaoli's extravagant and generous lifestyle has never stopped, and she doesn't take borrowing money to heart at all. Once, when we were on a family trip, Xiaoli came to pick us up in her new car, which smelled of perfume. Looking at all this, my mood is almost like riding a roller coaster, one moment being pushed to a high place, and the next moment falling hard, extremely anxious and worried.
"Xiaofang, I'm so worried. One night, I couldn't hold back my inner anxiety anymore, and said to Xiaofang, "My sister has been borrowing money for so long, but she has no intention of repaying it for a long time, you look too forgiving, right?"
"Brother, don't worry about it. Xiaofang still said to me in that reassuring tone, "Sister, she has her own plans, as long as she pays back the money sincerely." Besides, money and meat debts are all owed, and even if they can't pay it now, they will always be repaid in the future. "
I listened, and could only shake my head helplessly. It's not about money anymore, it's Xiaoli's attitude that makes me doubt her integrity. But Xiaofang turned a blind eye, and she couldn't listen to my worries.
Just when I was getting more and more anxious, Xiaoli finally took the initiative to come to the door and confided in her true purpose for borrowing money.
"Brother, in fact, the purpose of my borrowing money is to open a high-end beauty salon in the city center. "I've always been interested in the beauty industry, and I have some experience and connections. It's just that opening a beauty salon with a small façade requires a lot of start-up capital, so I have to borrow money from you. "
As for why there has been no repayment during this time, Xiaoli explained: "The initial investment in opening a beauty salon is too large, and the cash flow cannot be turned around, so there is no balance to repay for the time being." But don't worry, brother, after the beauty salon operates for a period of time and makes a considerable profit, I will definitely pay off the loan as soon as possible. "
Hearing Xiaoli's explanation, Xiaofang immediately expressed her complete understanding and support for her sister.
"Opening a beauty salon does require a lot of start-up capital, and Xiaoli is very courageous and adventurous in doing so, which deserves encouragement. Xiaofang said, "As for the temporary inability to repay the loan, it is understandable, after all, there will be a painful period in the initial stage of any business." I am full of confidence in Xiaoli, and I believe that as long as she manages it diligently, the beauty salon will definitely make a considerable profit in the future, and then she will naturally be able to pay off the loan. "
I looked at Xiao Fang's loving eyes, and I couldn't help but feel a little sour in my heart. As an older sister, she was so tolerant and supportive of her younger sister, but the fact that Xiaoli had concealed the real purpose of the borrowed money from us before made me doubt her integrity.
"Xiaoli, why didn't you tell us directly before that you borrowed money to open a beauty salon?" I asked, unable to hide my doubts.
"Brother, I'm sorry, I'm just afraid that you know that it's for business and you don't want to lend me money. Xiaoli lowered her head, revealing a look of shame, "That's why I concealed the truth, but I swear that I will never lie to you again." "
Looking at Xiaoli's sincere appearance, I had no choice but to give up. Xiao Fang stepped forward and hugged her sister, and said earnestly: "The road of doing business is indeed full of risks and challenges, but as long as you work hard and persevere enough, you will definitely be able to succeed." As an older sister, of course I will fully support you. "
Both Lily and Fang were quickly attracted by the prospect of the beauty salon business and seemed convinced that they would be able to make a profit. But I'm not as optimistic as they are.
"Opening a beauty salon is too risky, with high costs and fierce competition, and many people end up failing. I said to Xiaofang, "Xiaoli has no successful experience in this area before, and I really can't rest assured that she has invested such a large amount of money." "
"Brother, you're just too pessimistic and disappointed. Xiaofang didn't think so, "As long as Xiaoli manages it carefully, the beauty salon will definitely make a lot of money." Besides, even if it really fails, it is Xiaoli's own business, and it has nothing to do with us. As long as we sisters keep supporting her, we'll be fine. "
I listened, and could only shake my head helplessly. Although I was touched by Xiaofang's tolerance and support for my sister, her blind optimism also deeply worried me. I vaguely feel that Xiaoli's practice of borrowing money to open a beauty salon this time is likely to put us in a more passive situation.
Sure enough, after a long time, Xiaoli's beauty salon business did not go as smoothly as she wished. On the contrary, the losses were getting bigger and bigger, and she often came to the door to cry to us about the difficult business.
"Brother, the cost of the beauty salon is really too big, and I can't make ends meet every month, and I have to continue to borrow money to make ends meet. Once, Xiaoli came to my house and said with tears in her eyes, "If this continues, I will close the door." "
"Brother, I'm really in a dilemma. Xiaoli cried and said, "If you continue to borrow money to maintain, the debt will only increase; But if you close the door, all your previous investments will be lost. What should I do?"
I looked at Xiaoli's helpless appearance, although I felt a little unbearable, but reason made me realize that the reason why she was in such a predicament was largely due to her own repeated rash advances.
"Xiaoli, have you thought deeply about the decision to open a beauty salon before?" "The beauty industry is really profitable, but at the same time, it's very competitive, and a lot of people end up failing. You don't have any previous successful experience in this area, and it is too risky to invest such a large amount of capital. "
"Brother, I know it's wrong. Xiaoli cried bitterly, "I was just too naïve and rash at the beginning, and I didn't think about anything." But now it's too late to regret it, I'm really in trouble, you must save me!"
I looked at Xiaoli's tearful eyes, and my heart was mixed. She did make the wrong decision, but now that she has reached a dilemma, we can't just die without help. I turned my head to look at Xiaofang, and saw that her face was also full of worry, and it seemed that she was also worried about Xiaoli's situation.
"Brother, we should continue to support Xiaoli. Xiao Fang said, "Although her previous decision was indeed a bit reckless, but now that it has reached this point, we can't just abandon her." "
"But if you continue to lend her money, I'm afraid you will fall into a bottomless abyss. I frowned and said, "Besides, we don't necessarily have that much money to lend her all the time." "
"Then borrow some first, as long as it can get her through. Xiaofang said, "I believe that as long as Xiaoli can be reinvigorated again, there will still be hope for her beauty salon." "
I looked at Xiao Fang's determined eyes, and I couldn't help but feel a sour feeling in my heart. As an older sister, her tolerance and support for her sister is so selfless and generous, but Xiaoli's previous actions also made me doubt and distrust her.
"Okay, let's do it. In the end, I could only nod helplessly.
In this way, we borrowed another sum of money for Xiaoli to turnover. But this time, Xiaoli also seems to realize the severity of her situation and begins to really manage the business of the beauty salon.
"Brother and sister, I will definitely do a good job this time!" Xiaoli clasped her hands together and said sincerely, "As long as you give me another chance, I will definitely pay back all the money I borrowed!"
Looking at Xiaoli's sincere expression, Xiaofang and I couldn't help but be moved by her determination. We glanced at each other, secretly praying that Xiaoli would be able to do what she said this time, and do a good job.
However, the reality is often more brutal than imagined. Although Xiaoli has tried her best to operate, the business of the beauty salon is still sluggish. In contrast, competitors seem to have been more successful, opening new branches all the time, while Xiaoli's beauty salon barely survives.