Chapter 152: Professional matters, let professionals handle them

As the saying goes, cutting off someone's wealth is like killing their parents.

It's completely normal for Lao Tan to be angry.

A Qing never expected that Brother would come to Lao Tan just to talk about this.

This is too crazy.

Brother's guts are too big.

Although A Qing was afraid, he didn't run away scared; he even made two gestures, telling these people he wasn't easy to deal with.

Of course.

At that moment, no one paid attention to him.

Lao Tan glared, his killing intent surging as he stared at Wu An, gritting his teeth and saying, 'Handsome guy, you'd better give me a reasonable explanation!'

Wu An said, 'Of course I'm not trying to mess with you.'

After all, Guang Liangjun also owes me money, just not as much as you.

If I remember correctly, Guang Liangjun owes you twenty thousand.

Lao Tan snorted coldly, 'Principal and interest together now amount to almost thirty thousand.'

Wu An said, 'Then let's make it an even thirty thousand!'

As long as we cooperate, I guarantee you'll be able to collect this money.

Because I dare to take the ship that others dare not.

Wu An's smile was bright and sunny, but Lao Tan looked at him, narrowed his eyes, and found the smile too dazzling.

The guy guarding the gate couldn't help but realize, 'Holy shit, this kid really came to discuss cooperation with the boss.'

It was also the first time he'd seen someone approach the boss for cooperation, and moreover it was a youngster; this kid's courage is truly not ordinary.

Lao Tan said nothing.

Wu An's scheme isn't complicated at all; it's even simple to the point of being crude.

One has to admit, if they cooperate, this matter can easily be accomplished.

But Lao Tan hesitated.

Who is he?

He is a big brother on the streets, and he's been famous for a long time.

Who is Wu An?

Half a month ago, he was nothing, just a deadbeat who came to borrow money from him.

Now he actually wants to discuss cooperation with him?

Isn't this essentially putting him on equal footing?

'Boss Tan, if you don't want to cooperate, it's fine; worst case, I just won't buy Guang Liangjun's boat.'

'I just feel kinda sorry for you.'

'If I don't buy Guang Liangjun's fishing boat, nobody else will either.'

'That would mean you can't collect the debt, and I can only say sorry.'

Lao Tan's face changed!

Wu An's words were an apology on the surface, but actually a veiled threat.

Do you want money?

Yes.

Then cooperate with me.

No.

Then forget it!

Anyway, I have nothing to lose; I can still buy other fishing boats, but you…… you'll never get this money.

This is Wu An's subtext!

Wu An seemed to recall something and said, 'Not necessarily; you could buy the fishing boat as junk, and maybe even recover your capital.'

Lao Tan's face darkened further, 'You little bastard, who are you insulting? Making such a scene, will you still be able to do business in the future?'

He waved his hand and said, 'Heh, A An, let's sit down and talk.'

'I've just bought some tea leaves recently.'

'Help me taste it, give it a try.'

Speaking, he got up, walked to the nearby sofa, greeted Wu An to sit, personally brewed tea, Wu An smiled and followed suit, sitting down.

After sipping tea, he said he didn't understand tea, but it tasted great, the aroma rich, leaving a lingering fragrance.

Actually, he was just spouting pleasantries; Lao Tan letting him drink tea was merely releasing a signal of cooperation.

Although Lao Tan mixes in the underworld, he's more like a merchant.

Merchants seek profit.

Faced with profit, Lao Tan appears to have a choice, but in reality he does not.

Lao Tan asked, 'Cooperation isn't impossible.'

'But if we cooperate, can we get Guang Liangjun to sell you the boat for a low price of thirty thousand?'

'To be frank, I think it's very difficult.'

'You might as well add some more money; that would increase the chances of success.'

Guang Liangjun's boat is actually worth just over a hundred thousand; he originally sold it to Wu An for eighty-eight thousand to get cash quickly, hence the cheap price.

Guang Liangjun later regretted it; besides greed, he probably also felt he'd lost out.

As a result, Wu An now wants to spend thirty thousand to acquire the fishing boat.

He really wanted to say that Wu An was simply delusional.

Wu An smiled and said, "Lao Tan, rest assured, first I want to make one thing clear: we definitely won't do anything illegal."

Lao Tan's face darkened, "Who the hell are you pointing at?"

Wu An continued, "If others say it's hard, I believe them."

"But if Lao Tan says it's hard, you're just teasing me."

"Just let the brothers play themselves."

"This job... you're more familiar with it than I am."

Lao Tan's eyes flickered.

Guang Liangjun was arrested, won't be out for a while, and no one can repay his debt for him.

Repaying debts is natural and right.

After the deadline, whatever he does to Guang Liangjun is understandable and reasonable.

Can Guang Liangjun come up with the money to repay his debt?

The answer is naturally no.

If the fishing boat can't be sold, he has nothing.

It's easy to imagine that Guang Liangjun, in a desperate situation, can only be slaughtered.

Lao Tan thought of this and inexplicably felt uncomfortable.

The stalls were all set up by Wu An; he just needs to go on stage and perform.

So he's become Wu An's knife?

This kid's schemes are overly elaborate, tightly interlinked!

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a bit startled, and said with deep meaning: "For Guang Liangjun's fishing boat, you really went to great lengths."

Wu An raised his hand and gave a bitter smile: "How could that be?"

"You're overestimating me; I don't have that kind of brain."

"I just want to get revenge on Guang Liangjun for his double-crossing."

"Things have developed step by step to this point; I didn't expect it either."

"This matter mainly relies on you; otherwise I couldn't do anything."

Upon hearing him say that, Lao Tan immediately laughed, reached out his hand, and said, "Old brother, then let's cooperate happily."

We must cooperate.

If Wu An didn't buy the boat, even if he beat Guang Liangjun to death, he wouldn't get any money.

Wu An shook hands with him and shouted, "Lao Tan!"

After another cup of tea, Lao Tan said, "I'll send people to guard the police station entrance right away."

Wu An nodded.

This matter is as good as certain.

The atmosphere that followed was naturally pleasant, and the two chatted happily.

Wu An had A Qing sit down too; A Qing glanced at the two burly men standing to one side, shook his head, and didn't sit.

Soon Old Five walked in.

Old Five was the guy previously sent to collect debt at his place, and he's Lao Tan's capable aide.

Wu An also got up to say goodbye, followed Old Five to the police station, planning to check the situation; if Guang Liangjun could be released sooner, he could get the fishing boat sooner.

They arrived at the place.

Old Five stood in a cool, shady spot.

Wu An had A Qing buy two packs of cigarettes and some drinks and seeds; Old Five happily accepted, not expecting Wu An to be so smooth, and quickly apologized solemnly for the previous debt collection at his home.

Wu An entered; the police station was cold and deserted, very quiet.

After stating his purpose, the policewoman made an internal call; soon Yu Kai Lang came out and greeted, "You're here, did you bring everything?"

Wu An nodded and took out the receipts and invoices from when he bought the appliances.

Yu Kai Lang nodded and said, "Fine, we'll urge the Chen family to compensate promptly."

Wu An thanked him and casually asked, "The situation with Guang Liangjun and Lin Hu should be pretty serious, right?"

Yu Kai Lang hesitated, then said, "Let me tell you, don't spread this around; actually their problem is serious if you say it is, not serious if you say it isn't; it mainly depends on how you define it."

"The station's meaning is to settle if possible; now the Lin family has expressed willingness to settle."

"Guang Liangjun is also willing."

Wu An suddenly understood and indicated that he could keep his mouth shut.

Yu Kai Lang suddenly asked, "You don't mind, do you?"

"What do I have to mind?" Wu An smiled and said, "I think it's fine; harmony is most important."

Yu Kai Lang patted his shoulder and laughed, "As long as you don't mind."

"My master said this big commotion was your doing; I thought you didn't want them released so quickly."

"..." Wu An coughed.

Yu Kai Lang joked, "Don't be nervous; they brought it on themselves, you're definitely fine."

"Let me let you in on something: the station is still researching applying for 'Seeing Justice and Courage' for you."

Wu An glared: "Huh?"