[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-adventures-in-the-movie-world":3,"chapter-adventures-in-the-movie-world-the-chen-family-s-dilemma-second-update-499":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Adventures in the Movie World",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1755580,2267,"Chapter 501: The Chen Family's Dilemma (Second Update)","the-chen-family-s-dilemma-second-update-499",499,"The reason why Shopkeeper Chen looked pale was because the amount on the IOU was so large that it completely exceeded the value of his tailor shop.\n\n\n\nFour thousand six hundred oceans (silver dollars)!\n\n\n\nThis number made Shopkeeper Chen feel dizzy, and the hand holding the IOU started to tremble.\n\n\n\nThis era was a period of war. The Wang Puppet Government, Japan, and the Nationalist Government... all parties issued their own banknotes, whichled to chaos in the banknote market and low credibility. The currencies that everyone recognized were gold and silver dollars.\n\n\n\n\"Master Kui, this...is this a mistake?\" Shopkeeper Chen asked with a sense of luck.\n\n\n\n\"Made a mistake?\" Zhang Shikui glared and said viciously: \"You said Mr. Kui that I would make a mistake?\"\n\n\n\n\"I don't dare, I don't dare...\" Shopkeeper Chen didn't dare, and then he hesitated while holding the IOU receipt: \"But this... this...\"\n\n\n\n\"What? Do you want to default on your debt?\"\n\n\n\nZhang Shikui showed a fierce look: \"Your son spent the whole night gambling at my place last night. I tried to persuade him to stop, but he refused to listen. I opened the door to do business, so there was no reason to drive the guests out... Your son borrowed this money from the casino. Your son owes the casino so much money. Either you pay it back for him! Or, I beat your son to death and pay off the debt with my life... Boss Chen, you can do it.\"\n\n\n\nShopkeeper Chen looked pale and wanted to argue, but he also knew that arguing with these gangsters would only bring trouble to himself. After thinking for a long time, Shopkeeper Chen suddenly made a plop and knelt down towards Zhang Shikui.\n\n\n\n\"Master Kui, this... this money is really too muchIf you want more, please feel free to ask for less, and I will try my best to get it all for you. \"\n\n\n\nShopkeeper Chen never thought of going to court to file a lawsuit with the government, because in these days of war and chaos, it would be a joke to expect the puppet government to uphold justice.\n\n\n\n\"Okay! Zhang Shikui said calmly: \"Since shopkeeper Chen said so, I can't help but give you face, so I'll round up the figure, four thousand oceans!\" Forget it. \"\n\n\n\nFour thousand oceans!\n\n\n\nShopkeeper Chen trembled, because so much money was beyond what Shopkeeper Chen could afford. Even if he sold the tailor shop and went bankrupt, it wouldn't be enough.\n\n\n\n\"Master Kui, this... this...\" Shopkeeper Chen was speechless.\n\n\n\nBut at this moment, Zhang Shikui suddenly smiled, and while helping shopkeeper Chen up from the ground, he said:\n\n\n\n\"Don't worry, Boss Chen, there is actually a way to solve this matter. \"Zhang Shikui chuckled.\n\n\n\nHearing Zhang Shikui's words, Shopkeeper Chen's heart suddenly jumped, and he immediately knew what Zhang Shikui wanted to say...\n\n\n\nSure enough, I heard Zhang Shikui chuckle and say: \"Boss Chen, look, I am crazy about your daughter. As long as you nod, I will become your son-in-law, and we will become a family. This debt will be easy to settle!\" \"\n\n\n\nShopkeeper Chen was shaking all over because he was angry.\n\n\n\nHis youngest daughter \"Chen Ting\" is only fifteen years old this year. Because of her beauty, she was spotted by Zhang Shikui some time ago when she met her.\n\n\n\nIf Zhang Shikui is a good match, shopkeeper Chen might have agreed last time Zhang Shikui came to propose marriage. This fifteen-year-old girl is also old enough to get married.\n\n\n\nHowever, Zhang Shikui is nothing like that. He is domineering, murderous and arsonous. His concubine is married to the sixth wife. She is about the same age as herself and looks very ugly... How could Shopkeeper Chen push his daughter into a pit of fire?\n\n\n\nSeeing that Shopkeeper Chen didn't speak for a long time, Zhang Shikui knew that Shopkeeper Chen was still unwilling, so he lost his patience and sneered: \"Shopkeeper Chen, don't say I didn't give you a way to survive...I'll give you three days. After three days, I'll come over to get the money. If you don't have the money, I'll come and take your son's life!\" \"\n\n\n\n\"With the IOU as proof, even if you sue the central government, I will be justified! \"\n\n\n\nZhang Shikui threatened fiercely: \"Don't even think about escaping, it's very chaotic outside, be careful your whole family will die outside! \"\n\n\n\n\"Let's go! \"\n\n\n\nThrowing away a threat, Zhang Shikui led his men away with great satisfaction. He believed that this time, the delicate-skinned and tender girl from the Chen family would not be able to escape from the palm of his hand.\n\n\n\nSomeone may ask, if the world is so chaotic, why doesn't Zhang Shikui just bring people to the door to rob them? Isn't it a waste of time to waste this powerful trap?\n\n\n\nIn fact, Zhang Shikui has also thought about this, but the puppet government controls Shanghai. Although it is not strict in managing Shanghai, it has not completely given up on public security management. For a small fish like Zhang Shikui, it is better to be on the safe side.\n\n\n\nIf Zhang Shikui's power could reach the level of the Crocodile Gang or the Ax Gang, then even if it were an open robbery, the National Police Agency would probably turn a blind eye.\n\n\n\nZhang Shikui did not take all the people away, but left two people behind to watch outside the tailor shop to prevent the Chen family from absconding overnight.\n\n\n\nNot long after Zhang Shikui left, the curtain at the back door of the tailor shop was opened, and a Lolita with tears on her face walked out.\n\n\n\n\"Dad...\"\n\n\n\nThe little Loli is indeed pretty with pretty features, white and tender skin, and a pair of big black eyes, which is very charming.\n\n\n\nThe little Lolita is the daughter of shopkeeper Chen, Chen Ting.\n\n\n\nIn front of the child, shopkeeper Chen was still very strong and said calmly: \"Stop crying now, lend a hand and help dad carry your brother to the back room. \"\n\n\n\n\"Well...\" Chen Ting nodded obediently.\n\n\n\nThe two of them worked together to carry Chen Zhongzheng to the bed in the back room.\n\n\n\nSeeing her brother unconscious, Chen Ting cried and asked: \"Dad, what's wrong with me...\"\n\n\n\n\"You take good care of your brother at home, close the door, and I'll go find the doctor. \"\n\n\n\nShopkeeper Chen was extremely anxious when he saw his son being beaten like this. He told his daughter and hurried to find the doctor.\n\n\n\nNot far from the tailor shop, there is a Chinese medicine hall. The old Chinese medicine doctor inside is known to Shopkeeper Chen. When Shopkeeper Chen arrived, he didn't spend much time explaining his son's condition. The old Chinese medicine doctor was brought over and treated his son's injury.\n\n\n\nChen Zhongzheng was seriously injured, but fortunately his life was not in danger. The old Chinese medicine doctor said that it might take two or three days to wake up, and he casually prescribed a prescription.\n\n\n\nAfter sending the old Chinese medicine doctor away, shopkeeper Chen looked at his unconscious son and couldn't help but sigh.\n\n\n\nThe world is in chaos and evil people are in power!\n\n\n\nCommon people like them really have no way to survive...\n\n\n\nSeeing her father's appearance, Chen Ting thought for a moment and suddenly said firmly: \"Dad, how about you marry your daughter off? That Zhang Shikui is very bad. If you don't agree to them, you and your brother will be bullied...\"\n\n\n\nShopkeeper Chen was stunned and touched his daughter's head, but didn't know how to comfort her. In fact, when things got to this point, he himself had no good solution.\n\n\n\n\"Take good care of your brother. \"\n\n\n\nShopkeeper Chen confessed and went to the front store alone.\n\n\n\nJust after Shopkeeper Chen left, Chen Zhongzheng on the bed moved his fingers slightly...\n\n\n\n————————\n\n\n\nSecond update, I've fallen off the list again, monthly tickets are in short supply! ! !\n\n\n\nI continue to code and won't sleep at night. I just ask for your support with a monthly ticket to get me back on the list. Please everyone!",1372,"2026-06-07T10:36:08.924Z",1,null,"dc4a055b8b5ba40ffad2c38ca17a15e7ff10bbe43cfe634554985b86307e1b80","shahe-gang-third-update-500","chaos-on-the-beach-first-update-498",532,"\u002Fcovers\u002F2744d9e2-255e-4853-bafb-59a1dcb29203-1780828565565.jpg"]