19 The Stereotypical Prince Saves the Princess Scene (1/2)

Chapter 19: The Stereotypical Prince Saves the Princess Scene

Translator: _Min_Editor: Lis_, Rundi

”Yo, looks like you have been quite well off in the last few days.” A guy with a clean cut whistled and stood there rascally. He was known as ”Sir Tiger” and was a thug under the Hongyi Gang. He trained in martial arts for six years. One time, he single-handedly defeated a group of five gangsters which allowed him to receive special recognition from the big boss at Hongyi.

Although he was not a person of importance, he did have a bunch of followers. Rebellious students that called him ”big boss.” He enjoyed being the center of attention.

He spent the majority of his time as a bouncer at Hongyi’s night club and occasionally collected loans for his boss. It was an excellent lifestyle for him.

As unexciting as it was to collect money from a girl, especially when the girl considered calling the cop, her attractiveness made up for the trouble. Thus, he decided to let the incident slide. Besides, did she not know who she dealt with when she borrowed money from Hongyi in the first place? A perverted smile emerged on Liu Hu’s face. His gang already surrounded the flower shop. The customers who were there immediately left.

The busy flower shop was suddenly empty. The shop owner with a frightened look was trembling. He was also afraid to call the cops as he didn’t want any more trouble. With this many thugs here, there was no way to do business.

”Come out? Do you need me to send you a formal invitation?” Liu Hu blew a whistle and looked at her as if she was a prey.

Xia Shiyu bit her lips. Her flawless face was covered by the gloom of terror. She noticed the plea in the store owner's eyes. She sighed as she put the flower down quivering. She walked over with fixated but tense steps.

”I can’t believe you are still working here.” Liu Hu reached for her face. ”Do you have the money for me?”

But to his surprise, the resilient girl avoided his hand.

”I’ll repay the money while working. Please don’t bother me anymore.” She took in a deep breath and answered without any emotions.

”Work? With this? How long would we have to wait? Hehe.” He didn’t seem angry when she avoided his hand, but a grimness filled his eyes.

”What do you want?” With a stern face, Xiao Shiyu stared at the rascal. She was terrified as her legs trembled. But the resiliency deep in her bones made her stand her ground.

[This girl is interesting. Even though she is scared to death, she is still giving me the attitude.] Liu Hu raised his eyebrows, and he pondered with a smile.

”Two options. Money, or you.” He put up two fingers.

”I don’t have any money right now.” Xia Shiyu tried to remain calm.

”Then it’s a simple problem. We’ll take you.” He reached out to shake as if the deal was already made.

”Me?” Xia Shiyu hissed at the remark, ”You guys are not afraid of getting accused of human trafficking?”

”Hahahahaha.”

Everyone, including Liu Hu, laughed hysterically.

That made Xia Shiyu feel humiliated. She didn’t think it was funny at all, but she could not deliver a comeback. She thought she could live a fulfilled life as an independent woman by working hard. She would support herself, her parents and realize her value.

But the reality was harsh.

”No No No, that’s a waste. Particularly for a beauty like you.” Finally finished laughing, Liu Hu looked at the thugs behind him, ”At least we need to let everyone get a taste of you for a few years before selling you to someone as a wife. What do you guys think?”

”Hahaha, maybe we will even visit you to help you with your business.”

”Why don’t we sell her to Sir Pi? That bastard loves wh*res.”

”F*ck you. I like wh*res, but I never said I was going to marry one.”

After hearing all the rude and perverted comments, blood almost seeped out of Xia Shiyu’s lips because she bit it so hard. She wanted to cry; she wanted someone to save her right now. Even in her most difficult time, this thought never crossed her mind.

Tears of humiliation filled her eyes, and she even thought of killing herself. If they take her away, then it would be better off to die.

Liu Hu was experienced in debt collection. He knew what Xia Shiyu was thinking when he saw her expression, and he signaled his thugs to be quiet.

”Fine. I know this is unfortunate for you, but this is the rule. You pay if you owe money. Don’t worry. If you work for a couple of years in the Hongyi night club, you can leave once you pay your debt off. No one would know anyways. Then, in the end, you can just leave the city and marry someone nice. Just don’t borrow any more money you shouldn’t borrow in the first place.”

That was a tactical move. Sticks and carrots were stereotypical, but it was extremely useful. The rude comments were probably part of the plan to set all of this up. Thugs are scariest when they are knowledgeable and well managed.

Jiang Chen wanted to keep watching, but the crushing look of his previous boss made him abort the idea. Although he hated her before, he didn’t want to see her breakdown.

[Fine, I will help her.]

In the past he would be terrified if he met a bunch of thugs, but now.

”Hehe, how should I address you sir?”

Liu Hu paused momentarily. He didn’t even realize there was someone that passed him a cigarette.

With teary eyes, Xia Shiyu looked at the man with pure disbelief. Her face had shock written all over. Is it him that stood up for her? The guy she fired in a moment of rage? She felt a sense of regret for her careless actions in the past, but she didn’t imagine her next encounter with him would be in such a scenario.

[Why is he here? Why is he standing up for me? Shouldn’t he be watching this drama right now as a bystander?]

Her face was completely stunned by everything that just happened. Regret, sympathy, sincerity, and confusion?

”Liu Hu.” Liu Hu was dumbfounded. He was shocked by what just happened. Who would dare to talk with a gang when they were in the middle of something?

Cop? Liu Hu immediately rejected this idea. His boss has connections at the police department. So, unless the incident made headlines, they would not be involved.

Retard? Liu Hu’s facial expression suddenly changed.

”What a coincidence. I just met a friend of mine here.” Jiang Chen laughed. He then changed the topic, ”I heard the conversation. How much does she owe you?”

Liu Hu examined Jiang Chen with his eyes squinted. In his opinion, this guy was too calm and collected.

His boss’s mission for him was to bring the girl back if possible. The interest on the loan was nothing compared to the potential revenue she could generate at the nightclub. This girl’s perfect look and the gorgeous figure would sell her as a top choice at the nightclub. That was the cash generating business for the gang.

”Buddy, are you looking for trouble?” Liu Hu sneered as he reached for Jiang Chen. Xia Shiyu’s heart almost jumped out of her throat as she nervously watched the guy that stood up for her.

”My clothes cost around ten thousand dollars. Can you buy me a new one if you rip it?” Jiang Chen sighed as he clinched onto Liu Hu's hand. With his reflex stats of 28, it was not enough in the danger-filled wasteland, but it was certainly sufficient for these thugs in the modern world.

Liu Hu felt as if both of his hands were clamped down. He couldn’t even move a single inch.

[F*ck, this guy must have trained in martial arts before.]