Chapter 164: Did I blame him wrongly?

You you you, me me me... you... Guang Liangjun pointed at Wu An, his arms trembling with anger, he stammered for half a day without saying a clear sentence.

Because, as Wu An said, he had no way out.

There was no retreat left.

Lao Tan had already shown him with actions that if he didn't repay the debt, this time it would be a broken arm, next time maybe a broken leg, and after that?

Lao Tan probably wouldn't deal a fatal blow.

But he didn't dare to gamble.

What if?

Gambling on whether a street thug would dare to kill someone, the risk of losing was too great.

Outside, everyone said his boat was unlucky, and there was no one willing to buy it.

He wanted to retort.

But looking at the outcome, the boat was indeed unlucky.

He hadn't considered selling the house.

But the house wasn't his; he was just "borrowing" a place to live in it. When they divorced and split the family, he had nothing but a boat.

Even his parents didn't want him; they gave everything to his ex-wife.

Guang Liangjun begged, "Wu An, I was wrong. Earlier I was bewitched, I was too greedy, I shouldn't have gone back on my word."

"Please forgive me."

"I truly have no way out."

"At least add some points, give me a way to live."

Actually.

He does have a way to live.

He was addicted to gambling, lost everything, only leaving him a boat, which he said he wanted to earn an honest living from, begging grandparents, and was left to him when they divorced and split the family.

The result was obvious.

Making an honest living was impossible; he swore to turn things around at the gambling table.

Then he owed Lao Tan money.

But the debt wasn't large; as long as he paid it off, his future could still be hoped for.

Wu An nodded: "I know you have no way out."

"So, this money can't be increased at all."

I'm not like you; I made a promise, said half price, I can't go back on my word.

Guang Liangjun still begged in tears.

Wu An was really annoyed by him, so he bluntly said: "Guang Liangjun, who do you think caused this situation?"

Guang Liangjun blinked, then asked: "Isn't it me?"

Wu An shook his head.

This left Guang Liangjun bewildered.

What does that mean?

Could it not be that I brought this on myself by courting disaster?

Guang Liangjun said: "Wu An, don't try to comfort me; it's me, just me, all of this is my own doing."

"And Lao Tan, he's just a bloodsucker!"

"Earlier I went back on my word; you're still willing to buy now, even at a low price, that's my own fault."

"If Heaven wants to punish me, I accept it."

"I know you're a good person with a kind heart; please pity me and add some money."

Wu An laughed, saying: "You even doubt Heaven, yet you don't doubt? You really... I could die laughing..."

Guang Liangjun was a bit stunned.

He obviously didn't get the joke.

But it doesn't matter.

Wu An laid his cards down: "The main responsibility lies with me."

"It was me who found Lao Tan to pressure you."

"It was me who spread the rumor that your fishing boat was unlucky, leaving you only able to turn to me."

Guang Liangjun widened his eyes.

What is a critical hit?

This is it.

Wu An spread his hands: "So, I'm not a good person; don't try to morally blackmail me."

"Thirty-six thousand."

"Either take the money and leave, or you're on your own."

Guang Liangjun shouted excitedly: "I... I'll fight you to the death!"

He lunged forward.

Wu An dodged to the side, tripping over his own feet.

Guang Liangjun fell with a thud, he cried out in pain, rolling on the ground and shouting: "Wu An, I'm not done with you, I'm not done with you!"

Shouting and shouting, he burst into loud sobs.

Wu An watched coldly.

Originally.

He had no intention of showing his cards to Guang Liangjun; he just let Guang Liangjun remain clueless, so the person Guang Liangjun would likely hate was Lao Tan.

This karma, Lao Tan can bear it.

But after Gao Qiangqi's guidance, he realized he had been overly clever.

Risking offending Lao Tan, such petty cleverness won't do.

Furthermore, he said.

Guang Liangjun isn't a fool either; what he did isn't flawless, and Guang Liangjun can certainly be found out.

By then, he would have offended Lao Tan and not escaped karma—that would be a huge loss.

Compared to Lao Tan and Guang Liangjun, naturally the latter is easier to bully.

Furthermore, he said.

No matter what he does, it's Guang Liangjun's own fault.

After wailing for a while, Guang Liangjun probably came to his senses, like an old dog with its back broken, completely drained of spirit, head drooping, he whispered: "Thirty-six thousand."

"The boat is yours."

He didn't question Wu An about anything.

No need.

Their grudge is as simple as it gets.

Wu An thought for a moment and said: "Tomorrow I'll go to the county to handle the transfer."

Coincidentally, the documents have come out, so he can pick them up while he's there.

Guang Liangjun slowly got up, but A Qing grabbed his collar and snarled: "My brother schemed against you—that's your own doing."

"My brother is still willing to spend money to buy your boat—that's giving you a way out."

"Don't be ungrateful."

Guang Liangjun nodded: "I... I know."

Wu An waved his hand, and only then did A Qing let go.

However Guang Liangjun came or left, he didn't go home but went to Lao Tan's place, explained the situation, and said he'd repay the money after returning from the county.

Lao Tan saw Guang Liangjun off; his expression was somewhat thought-provoking.

Lao Wu asked: "Boss, how did Wu An just show his cards to Guang Liangjun?"

Lao Tan puffed on his cigarette and said: "Yeah."

"Something's off—there's twelve degrees of wrong when there should be ten."

"I thought Wu An would distance himself, letting Guang Liangjun bear a grudge against me, but he actually showed his cards to Guang Liangjun."

"Could it be I misjudged him? He really just wanted to cooperate with me simply?"

Lao Wu frowned: "In that case, it won't be easy to use this as an excuse to cause trouble for Wu An."

Lao Tan chuckled: "What are you thinking, kid?"

"Since Wu An didn't use me, why would I cause trouble for others?"

"I've always said, in business harmony is most precious."

Lao Wu: "……"

"If you weren't my boss, I'd really believe your nonsense."

He didn't dwell on that, looking toward the retreating Guang Liangjun, and said: "Boss, I get it—are you having Guang Liangjun take the lead?"

Lao Tan snorted: "Don't complicate simple matters."

"Even Wu An doesn't regard someone like Guang Liangjun—why would I use him? Am I out of men, or are you all dead?"

"Just watch."

"Once he has money, he'll head straight for the gambling den."

"This time he can still sell his boat, but what about next time? And the time after that?"

"If he comes borrowing again… don't let him in."

Lao Wu nodded, indicating he understood.

At that moment.

A subordinate knocked and entered the office to report work, saying: "Boss, this client named Shen Nan has a grandfather who is the village head of Xixi Village; although he's retiring, after so many years his foundation is solid."

Lao Tan stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray and said: "Chen Gui finally introduced someone reliable."

"Alright."

"Then just follow the normal procedure and approve the loan quickly."

After saying that, he chuckled, and Lao Wu and the others joined in laughing.