Zheng Yang found it hard to believe. The richest man in Yun City had come to find him in person? This felt unreal. How could it be possible!
Lin Fan said, "Teacher Zheng, you can be certain we’re not here to chase debts. Have you ever seen debt collectors talk so much rubbish with you? Besides chasing debts, think about it, is there anything worth deceiving you over? Please believe us, we really came to you for help and we’re sincere. If you believe us, cooperate with us, and your debt can be cleared. If you don’t believe, then we’ll have to leave it at that. You can continue living your life evading debts. We can’t force you; it’s all up to your own decision."
Zheng Yang was silent.
Have to admit, Lin Fan was quite reasonable. Zheng Yang’s rotten life, why would anyone bother deceiving him? Was it for his old age, or for not bathing?
If Lin Fan and Loli were pretending to be the richest man and a female police officer just to cheat him, it felt really unnecessary.
"I borrowed from high-interest lenders. I initially borrowed 300,000 from them. Now with interest piling up, it’s reached 5 million." Zheng Yang eventually revealed.
"What?" Loli frowned, a bit angry, "That’s outrageous! 300,000 turning into 5 million!"
But Lin Fan gave Loli a look and cheerfully said, "It’s just 5 million, no problem. I’ll help you repay it. Now you can answer our question."
Zheng Yang said, "Can’t discuss this here. Let’s go to my place."
Lin Fan said, "Alright."
Looks like Zheng Yang really knows something. But he seems quite cautious, not saying anything easily.
Zheng Yang indeed had his little schemes. Lin Fan orally agreeing to help repay his debt felt too insecure. He wanted to go back and sign an agreement with Lin Fan to feel at ease.
So the three of them left the alley and returned to the marketplace.
Zheng Yang found his tricycle. The stall owner he was disputing with was still waiting for him. Upon seeing Zheng Yang, immediately came over and grabbed his hand.
"You still owe me for my car. What were you running away from earlier?" The other party shouted.
Zheng Yang said, "I don’t have the time to argue with you now. I hit your car, agreed to pay for repair fees, yet you insist I buy you a new car. This is extortion, and I won’t agree! People should be reasonable!"
Even though Zheng Yang hadn’t been a teacher for many years, when he spoke intensely, it was still with the tone of an elementary school head teacher, like he was educating a child.
But the other party was relentless, insisting on him buying a new car.
Such unprincipled street folks are quite common. Lin Fan previously worked as a deliveryman and had often dealt with street folks, so he was too familiar.
"Uncle, how much for a new car?" Lin Fan chuckled.
The other party glanced at Lin Fan, wasn’t this the young man chasing Zheng Yang earlier? And the girl beside him too.
Not knowing their relationship with Zheng Yang, snorted and said, "I bought this car for 5000 bucks!"
To Lin Fan, that amount wasn’t even considered money. After all, he got 5 million cash daily just from system rewards.
Though it’s not about the amount, Lin Fan said, "Let me check it out. Is it this one?"
Lin Fan walked over to take a look at the car. Having delivered take-out on an electric scooter before, he was quite knowledgeable.
"The front’s been hit, the wheel’s damaged, a repair and new wheel should do it, won’t exceed 200 bucks. I’ll give you 500, how about that?" Lin Fan said. Thıs text ıs hosted at 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵※𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮※𝓷𝓮𝓽
The other party couldn’t accept it, immediately his face changed: "Kid, are you joking? It’s none of your business, stop meddling! Get lost!"
Lin Fan shook his head: "Officer sister, this uncle seems unwilling to be reasonable. Why don’t you talk to him?"
Loli then showed her badge, sternly said: "Uncle, your actions count as extortion, do you understand? If you continue to make trouble, I can take you to the police station to reflect for a few days."
Startled, the other party was shocked, never expected that this beauty was actually a police officer!
He became scared, grinned sheepishly: "I’m sorry, police officer, it’s my fault. I was just too distressed over my car. How about this, I’ll accept the young man’s suggestion earlier, just 500 for repair costs."
He looked at Lin Fan, planning to receive 500 from him.
Lin Fan chuckled: "Weren’t you refusing earlier? Sorry, the 500’s gone now. Repair fees should be as they are. There’s a repair shop across; hang on."
Lin Fan ran across the street and quickly brought over the repair shop master.
Upon inspection, repair needed only 180, close to Lin Fan’s estimation of 200.
Eventually, Zheng Yang paid 180 to the other party, resolving the matter.
The other party regretted deeply. If he knew earlier, he would’ve accepted Lin Fan’s offer, pocketing over 300. Now he earned nothing.
Lin Fan smiled: "Uncle, don’t be too greedy. We’re all out here trying to make a living. It’s hard for everyone. Shouldn’t hurt each other but empathize with each other." Lin Fan smiled.
The other party’s face flushed with shame, unable to say anything.
Soon, Lin Fan and Loli got onto Zheng Yang’s tricycle and left the marketplace.
Zheng Yang lived in a village near the town, renting an old small building.
After parking the tricycle by the small building and getting off, suddenly, four big men jumped out from hidden places nearby, immediately enclosing Zheng Yang from all sides.
"Zheng Yang, where can you run this time? It’s time to repay the money you owe us!"
One of the men shouted.
Zheng Yang was terrified, turning pale.
These four people were debt collectors!
Zheng Yang instinctively backed up a bit, said: "I don’t have money. I borrowed just 300,000 from you, now you’re asking for 5 million, where would I have so much money!"
The big man chuckled: "Who said it’s 5 million? 5 million was from a month ago, it’s 6 million now!"
"What?" Zheng Yang was shocked, dammit, these high-interest loans were deadly, already 6 million, a twenty-fold increase over 30,000!
The man yelled: "Enough talk, pay up quick, or we’ll break your legs!"
"Boss, don’t waste words, just beat him up first, see if he behaves!"
"Beat him up, it’s been a long time since I hit anyone!"
The other three men started stirring up.
The big man said: "Did you hear that? Pay quickly, avoid physical suffering!"
As he spoke, the man raised his fist, ready to hit Zheng Yang.
Seeing the fist about to land on Zheng Yang’s face, this punch might cost Zheng Yang half his life.
"Teacher Zheng has no money to repay. If you break Zheng Yang’s legs, he won’t be able to work, making it even less likely he’ll repay. Are you guys brain-dead?"
Lin Fan smiled at this moment.
The four big men were startled, only now noticing Lin Fan and Loli were on the tricycle.
"Kid, dare to insult us, wish to die!" The big man realized, face darkened.