Chapter 52: Debt
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The car was heading towards the outskirts of the city, and I looked at the fence by the roadside. On the other side was Myanmar. Ruili has a famous scenic spot called "Tianya Diji," and from here, it's another world.
A gentle breeze came in, making me feel very comfortable. The relaxing music eased my mind quite a bit. The scent on Malan was very strong; the fragrance of wild roses made it hard not to notice her.
I looked at Malan; she was still so sultry, wearing a black patterned chiffon shirt, the fabric light and transparent, faintly revealing a white camisole underneath, looking very mysterious and sexy. She wore light blue cropped pants, neat and capable. She drove very seriously, her face expressionless. I didn't know where she was taking me, but I knew I was safe with her.
The car drove into a small town. The town was beautiful; at a glance, you could see the mountains, lush and green. The sunlight shining down gave a sense of the leisurely lifestyle of the Dai people. The buildings in the town were all rural villas, with occasional high-rises, but they were no more than twenty stories tall. Everywhere you looked, there were plants, and the air was very fresh.
This is Wanting Town, the most culturally rich Dai-style tourist town in Ruili. Living here is a pleasure. Malan parked the car in front of a rural villa. After getting out of the car, I also stepped down. Looking at the villa in front of me, the red walls and white accents create a fresh and beautiful aesthetic.
In front of the villa, there is a swimming pool, with water that blooms a deep blue, very clear. Malan said, "This is my home, stay here first."
She led me into the villa, which was very large, beautiful, and modern. I looked around, but couldn't find any signs of life."Don't worry, this is my own living space, and there are no traces of ghosts. You don't have to worry about anything," Malan said.
After she finished speaking, she took a can of beer from the fridge and handed it to me. I caught it, opened it, and took a sip. The tension in my heart finally eased. I watched Maran on the phone; she seemed to be avoiding me, but her voice was loud enough for me to hear.
"Dad, I've already brought Zhao Fei home..."
"What do you mean I don't need to take care of it? Dad, Zhao Fei is Fat Pig Zhu's little brother, which means he's my little brother too. How can I not take care of it?"
"Is there any evidence? Everyone says Fat Pig Zhu jumped off the building, the police say so too, Chen Xi says it was Qian Guang who killed him, it's all just slander..."
I looked at Malan, and she looked at me. I knew she was discussing my situation with Master Qi. This matter had really escalated, and Master Qi didn't plan to get involved. I also knew how dangerous my situation was right now.
"Dad, Fat Pig Zhu is a damn person. I'm your daughter, I know you've never liked him and wanted him dead. He's been eyeing your position for a long time. Now that he's dead, you should be happy. But because of him, there's been a huge mess. You should come out and take charge. They will listen to you when you speak..."
I looked at Malan, and she suddenly walked over and said, "Answer the phone..."
She handed me the phone, and I was a bit surprised. I took the phone and stammered, "Five, Master Qi..."
"Zhao Fei, I'm asking you, did you really take down Fat Pig Zhu?"
I heard what Seventh Master said, and my heart was very tense. I looked at Malan, and she shook her head at me. I knew what she meant. I said, "No, Seventh Master, he jumped off the building himself..."
"Very well, you must remember, no matter who you're in front of, you have to say it like this. I'll take care of this matter."
I looked at the phone; it had already been hung up. Malan let out a sigh of relief, casually tossed the phone on the ground, and then lay down on the sofa. I watched her exposed slim waist, very slender and very fair. The girls from Ruili are usually quite dark, so it's rare to see a girl as fair as her, like snow.
"Zhao Fei, I did you a huge favor, I saved your life, you know?"Let me tell you, Qian Guang is really impressive, but he killed Fat Pig Zhu. This bastard used my father's reputation to borrow money from them and started a business partnership, owing them over a billion. Now he's dead, who is going to bear this debt? Qian Guang, ha, he can't handle it either, you understand?" Ma Lan said.
Listening to Malan, I was a bit surprised. I thought Fat Pig Zhu had only borrowed a few million from them, but I didn't expect it to be over a hundred million. Even Qian Guang couldn't possibly come up with that much money, could he?No wonder the fight was so intense last night. Qian Guang miscalculated. He was too eager to kill the fat pig, Zhu, so he didn't think it through. Indeed, if that's the case, Ma Lan really did me a huge favor.
Malan stood up, took out a cigarette, and I lit it for her with my lighter. She took a puff and said, "Do you know how to repay me?"
Malan is a practical person and never hides her desires. Her help comes with conditions. I said, "What do you want?"
Malin smiled and said, "I like jade, I like money, I like mountains of gold and silver, I like endless beautiful scenery..."
Malan really is an impolite woman. I chuckled and said, "I really don't have that much money..."
She said, "It's okay, take your time, it will come. After we settle this matter, let's go gamble. I have over twenty million here. Damn it, that fat pig Zhu died and still left me half of his fortune..."
I watched Malan take two hard puffs of her cigarette, and I knew just how much she hated Fat Pig Zhu.
At that moment, my phone rang. I saw it was Xuanling calling. I didn't dare not to answer the call. Last time, because I didn't answer, Xuanling got beaten. So I quickly answered the call and walked to the side. I didn't want Malan to hear.
"Hello? What's up?"
"Zhao Fei, are you there? I haven't seen you for several days. Hurry back!" Xuan Ling said anxiously.
After listening, I forced a calm smile and said, "What made you think of me?"
"Yeah, Auntie misses you too..." Xuan Ling said.
I found it a bit strange and said, "You and my mom together? How could that be?"
"Oh, I took my aunt to the hospital..." Xuan Ling said.
I heard that my mom was in the hospital, and I was very worried. I hurriedly asked, "What's wrong with my mom?"
I heard some mumbling on the phone and felt something was off. After a while, Xuanling finally stammered, "Auntie is sick and hospitalized..."
After I listened, I felt nervous inside. I knew it couldn't be that simple; otherwise, Xuanling wouldn't be stammering. Xuanling doesn't lie; it must be my mom who told her to say that. I knew my mom didn't want me to worry. I knew something must have happened in Kunming.
I said, "Xuanling, take good care of my mom. I'll be back soon, okay?"
"Yeah, hurry back, I'm waiting for you..."
I hung up the phone and watched Maran walk over. She looked at me and said, "Did your real girlfriend call?"You're really quite the player, aren't you?
I said, "I'm leaving, heading back to Kunming."
Malin laughed mockingly and said, "Leave? Do you think you can leave now?"As long as you go to the train station or the airport, I guarantee you won't even get through the door. A hundred million people will die. If my dad doesn't handle this, you won't have anywhere to go, got it?
Listening to Malan's words, I felt a bit anxious. I sat on the sofa and took a sip of wine. Now, all I can do is wait; I must resolve this matter completely. Qian Guang, oh Qian Guang, you've really gotten yourself into trouble. Why did you have to kill Fat Pig Zhu?He owes someone money, and if he can't pay it back, he'll definitely be taken out. Now he's gotten himself into trouble...
I know that this matter can't be rushed, we can only wait. I sat on the sofa in silence, hoping that it wasn't someone from Ruili who caused trouble for my mom. Please, it can't be them, otherwise, I would be a great sinner.
At that moment, my phone rang. It was Qian Guang calling. I answered, and he asked me, "Where are you?"
I said, "In a safe place..."
"That's good, I'll send someone to pick you up."
I said, "No need, let's deal with them first. Fat Pig Zhu owes them a billion. If we don't handle it, we'll all end up in a terrible situation."
Qian Guang was silent for a moment and said, "You know? Seventh Master told me. He intervened in this matter and asked us to meet in Tengchong. He will coordinate it tonight. Don't worry, everything will be fine. Anyone who dares to touch you, I will deal with."
I said, "Got it, see you tonight."
Qian Guang hung up the phone. He didn't ask how I knew. Now that he's there, it shows he trusts me, or maybe he just doesn't care. It doesn't matter anymore.
Malan also received a call, and she said, "Let's go to Tengchong. You drive, I'll change my clothes!"
She finished speaking and tossed the car keys to me. I took the keys, walked out, and waited for her in the car. After a while, I saw Malan come down. She was really very alluring...
Malan walked up quickly, wearing a soft black and white striped top with a tight-fitting cut. She boldly and unapologetically dressed this way, not caring at all about how others might perceive her.
I drove away from the villa, heading towards Tengchong. Ma Lan didn't say a word in the car. When we arrived in Tengchong, we went straight to Master Qi's hot spring club. The car stopped at the entrance of the club. I got out of the car and opened the door for Ma Lan, just like a little chauffeur.
Malin got out of the car, suddenly pulled me tightly, and pinned my hands under her armpits. I was a bit surprised; I didn't know why she suddenly did this, so I was a bit startled.
"Uncle Chen..." Malan said.
Suddenly, I saw a refined middle-aged man walking over with a dozen people. This man was wearing a fitted suit and had a grim expression. He walked up to Malan and said, "Hand him over to me..."
I looked at this person, he is Chen Xi, the strategist beside Seventh Master. His gaze towards me was like that of a venomous snake. I clenched my fists tightly. If he caught me, I thought my fate would definitely be very tragic...
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