Chapter 7: Reborn 1987 Chapter 7 Just a Home Appliance Repairman

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Protagonist:

Jiang Wenyu

Jiang Wenyu put away his smile, fished out a stack of cash from his bosom, and this instantly drew the attention of the bystanders. For these guys here, money was everything.

Without a second thought he handed it over, looking at the stunned Li Zhao and said, "Five hundred yuan, not a cent less."

Looking at those few hundred yuan, Li Zhao didn't say another word and snatched it over, counting it again and again, finally looking at Jiang Wenyu in disbelief and saying, "Not bad, where'd you get this much money in just a few days?"

Jiang Wenyu didn't say more but held out his hand and said, "Then can I have that IOU now?"

Li Zhao laughed, roaring with laughter, "Hahaha, no problem, no problem." He casually fished the IOU from his pocket and tossed it to him. The cautious Jiang Wenyu checked it over once before putting it away.

But before he could do anything else, Li Zhao suddenly threw an arm around his neck, his strength so great Jiang Wenyu nearly stumbled back a few steps. He frowned, only to hear Li Zhao laugh with ill intent, "Brother, before I was just short on cash so I came looking for you at your place, don't take it to heart. That punch you gave me, I'll let it slide too."

Jiang Wenyu's expression didn't change as he said, "Good that Boss Li doesn't mind. I've paid back the money too, so I should be heading back."

Li Zhao clearly had no intention of letting him leave; instead his grip around him tightened further, and he was heard hehe-ing, "Don't, what's the rush? Tell Brother, where'd you get all this money?"

In fact, before coming he had already made ample preparations. Li Zhao was the type whose eyes lit up at the sight of money; letting him go easily was obviously impossible. But he naturally couldn't spill everything at once; he had his own plans in mind.

He replied with a smile that didn't reach his eyes, "Sold off some of the old things from home."

"Just that?" Li Zhao clearly wasn't too convinced, but seeing Jiang Wenyu offer no further explanation he couldn't press further. Still, his eyes rolled a couple of times and he said, "Jiang Wenyu, rest assured, I'm a man of my word. Since the money's paid back I naturally won't come looking for trouble. How about it, want to go play a couple more rounds now?"

Jiang Wenyu knew exactly what he meant by that, but since he had already promised Chen Lan he naturally wouldn't touch that stuff again. Forget touching it, right now he only felt disgust. Besides, back when he was set up and lost a large sum, Li Zhao had been mixed up in it, only there was no evidence.

Jiang Wenyu politely enough removed Li Zhao's elbow and said, "No thanks. Then I'll be going first."

Finished speaking, he quickly walked out, not pausing for even a moment along the way.

Only after staring at Jiang Wenyu's departure did Li Zhao lick his lips, his eyes full of greedy light, chuckling coldly to himself nonstop.

And Jiang Wenyu, having left that place, didn't feel much better either. Facing that scoundrel who had once harassed his wife, he had no good feelings at all, even wanting to throw a punch, but that place wasn't like his own doorstep; causing trouble here might mean he wouldn't be able to leave.

Still, with the debt repaid he felt a load off his shoulders, and Chen Lan wouldn't have to worry about money anymore. But Jiang Wenyu's goal hadn't changed.

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity — he absolutely had to seize it.

Just as he was about to walk out of this empty, deserted street, Jiang Wenyu's gaze was suddenly drawn to a small three-wheeled vehicle ahead. On the tricycle were loaded three "Big Heads" — early computers. A slightly chubby middle-aged man was leaning against the tricycle smoking, his face full of worry.

Jiang Wenyu's eyes lit up, and he immediately quickened his pace over.

That chubby middle-aged man had clearly spotted him too. To speak of it, this area wasn't too peaceful; little hoodlums and ruffians often roamed about. Even though Jiang Wenyu was wearing a Zhongshan Suit, he still aroused the other's wariness. The fat boss even yanked an iron rod down from the tricycle, bulging his eyes at Jiang Wenyu and shouting in a hostile tone, "Halt! What are you up to?"

Jiang Wenyu smiled bitterly inside and hurriedly stopped, saying, "Big Brother, hello. I mean no harm. Just saw these few machines of yours look pretty new, got a bit curious."

Although there were only three, they did look about ninety percent new, just lacking maintenance so they appeared somewhat worn.

The obese man looked Jiang Wenyu up and down again. His tone didn't soften but grew even more cautious: "Scram! If you don't scram I'm calling the police! Damn it, you've come several times already and still not enough, still want to play me? You really think I'm easy to bully!"

Jiang Wenyu froze, not knowing what hidden story lay in this, and hurriedly explained, "Don't misunderstand, I truly have no ill intent. My name is Jiang Wenyu, I live over in the Madian Street area."