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 weâre 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 weâre sincere. If you believe us, cooperate with us, and your debt can be cleared. If you donât believe, then weâll have to leave it at that. You can continue living your life evading debts. We canât force you; itâs all up to your own decision."
Zheng Yang was silent.
Have to admit, Lin Fan was quite reasonable. Zheng Yangâs 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, itâs reached 5 million." Zheng Yang eventually revealed.
"What?" Loli frowned, a bit angry, "Thatâs outrageous! 300,000 turning into 5 million!"
But Lin Fan gave Loli a look and cheerfully said, "Itâs just 5 million, no problem. Iâll help you repay it. Now you can answer our question."
Zheng Yang said, "Canât discuss this here. Letâs 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 donât 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 wonât agree! People should be reasonable!"
Even though Zheng Yang hadnât 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, wasnât 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 wasnât even considered money. After all, he got 5 million cash daily just from system rewards.
Though itâs 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 frontâs been hit, the wheelâs damaged, a repair and new wheel should do it, wonât exceed 200 bucks. Iâll give you 500, how about that?" Lin Fan said.
turns into 500!
The other party couldnât accept it, immediately his face changed: "Kid, are you joking? Itâs none of your business, stop meddling! Get lost!"
Lin Fan shook his head: "Officer sister, this uncle seems unwilling to be reasonable. Why donât 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: "Iâm sorry, police officer, itâs my fault. I was just too distressed over my car. How about this, Iâll accept the young manâs suggestion earlier, just 500 for repair costs."
He looked at Lin Fan, planning to receive 500 from him.
Lin Fan chuckled: "Werenât you refusing earlier? Sorry, the 500âs gone now. Repair fees should be as they are. Thereâs 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 Fanâs 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 wouldâve accepted Lin Fanâs offer, pocketing over 300. Now he earned nothing.
Lin Fan smiled: "Uncle, donât be too greedy. Weâre all out here trying to make a living. Itâs hard for everyone. Shouldnât hurt each other but empathize with each other." Lin Fan smiled.
The other partyâs face flushed with shame, unable to say anything.
Soon, Lin Fan and Loli got onto Zheng Yangâs 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? Itâs 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 donât have money. I borrowed just 300,000 from you, now youâre asking for 5 million, where would I have so much money!"
The big man chuckled: "Who said itâs 5 million? 5 million was from a month ago, itâs 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 weâll break your legs!"
"Boss, donât waste words, just beat him up first, see if he behaves!"
"Beat him up, itâs 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 Yangâs face, this punch might cost Zheng Yang half his life.
"Teacher Zheng has no money to repay. If you break Zheng Yangâs legs, he wonât be able to work, making it even less likely heâll 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.