120 Don’t do it, I’ll do it myself (1/2)
Chapter 120: Don’t do it, I’ll do it myself
Translator: _Min_Editor: Yukira_
A young man who didn't finish high school followed by a few tattooed subordinates who also didn't finish high school. It would be more satisfying if he managed to hook up with a rebellious girl while still studying and act as the boss in front of a bunch of students. Although in front of a real ”boss”, Liu Hu was still nothing.
But compared to other punks, he was at least somewhat competent. He practiced a bit of martial arts, overlooked a construction site in the past and hustled cash from grade-schoolers... Ahem, that last part didn't count.
In any case, the Hongyi Gang leader, Liu Changlong, recognized his ability during a street brawl. After being released by the police, he joined Hongyi Gang, and through his fighting prowess, he finally climbed to ”success.”
However, his blissful life changed completely one day.
His brothers surrounded a b*tch with a beautiful face without a background during one of their modi operandi. Paying off debt was expected from anyone; otherwise, paying off using one's body also worked fine. It wasn't his first time doing something like this.
But an average-looking guy came by and not only he was physically strong, but he was also wielding a gun.
Liu Hu was scared, and it suddenly dawned on him that he messed with the wrong person. The man didn't even bat an eye when he shot and maimed the leg of one of his thugs.
When he felt the hot muzzle pressing against his temple, his hands went cold, and his legs turned weak.
In short, although he had brought the money back, he failed to complete the task given to him by his boss (which was to bring the person back) and made an enemy with someone he shouldn't have.
This normally shouldn't be a big deal. After all, Liu Changlong had worked for Hongyi Gang for so many years and had earned plenty of merits, so he shouldn't be kicked out just because of this.
However, something unexpected happened which made him relive his former street thug life.
It went something like this.
Liu Changlong had received a phone call from his younger brother, Liu Anshan, asking him if he wanted to get rich. Liu Anshan recounted the story about Jiang Chen selling gold and had emphasized the fact that this person had a lot of gold, and there must be a stable source where it came from.
Liu Changlong was tempted but gold alone was not enough to sway him; however, if it was a stable source of income, that was something entirely different. He didn't care if it was a private mine or an ancient tomb. After all, how hard could it be to pry the secret out of someone with little or no background on his turf?
Though before making a move, he cautiously investigated beforehand.
The result of the investigation frightened him. This Jiang Chen was no simple character.
Being the chairman of Future Technology was not the important point. The crucial point was when he hinted at his friends in politics, the response he received was: ”Do not touch this guy.” Even worse was the old city mayor personally made a directive with one word: ”Support.”
His friend only vaguely explained to him that if he dared to touch him, all his hideous secrets would be exposed the next day, then he would be incarcerated and he would be beyond saving.
The gang could only scare the ordinary people. Not taking into consideration the people the city official personally stated to support, anyone with some background would be difficult to offend. Because of this, his action couldn't be seen under the light.
Of course, he didn't dare to make a move on Jiang Chen at the moment. He also didn't dare to use Liu Hu who had offended Jiang Chen. Although Jiang Chen might not remember it, there was no point in taking the risk.
So Liu Hu lost his job and the thugs, who followed him, left one by one. Fortunately, one of his drinking friends recognized his talent in debt collecting, so he employed him to work in a debt collection agency.
Scaring and hoaxing people. This combination would certainly put pressure on most ordinary citizens to pay off their debts. 28% was not a bad commission rate, especially the faster it was completed, the higher the commission would be. For the stubborn ones, some punches and kicks would easily solve the problem and as long as he didn't do anything extreme, the cops couldn't do anything to him.
But what he didn't expect was meeting the demon Jiang Chen again.
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Liu Hu's face looked like he just ate a piece of sh*t. Jiang Chen ignored him and looked at the person behind him who got up and said, ”Boss.”
”Why can't you collect debt nicely? What's the point of being so angry and starting a conflict?”
The man wearing a pair of sunglasses looked over when he heard the words and guffawed.
”Are you involving yourself in something that's none of your concern?”
”None of my concern? Isn't that the job of an employer?” Jiang Chen surprisingly shrugged. His face betraying not the slightest hint of fear.
The one called Sir Qiang burst out laughing then slowly took off his shades. The thugs saw their boss was about to make a move, so they maliciously surrounded Jiang Chen.
”You son of a b*tch! Who do you think you are?”
”Boss Jiang, this is my business, so you don't have to stand up for me—” Zheng Hongjie smiled bitterly while trying to persuade Jiang Chen.
He did not expect that his former good friend would make use of a debt collection agency to make him pay back the money he owed. He probably thought he would run away since one of their friends, whom they also had drunk with regularly, ran away after being deep in debt after losing big in the stock market.
”Sir Qiang, you, you can't touch this person.” Liu Hu rushed forward to stop his brother but Li Qiang didn't care at all. Debt collection was all about the aggression. What's the point in collecting debt if they would just get scared, they should have just studied law instead.
”Can't touch him? I, Li Qiang—”
”Although I don't know who you are—I won't tolerate you cursing my mother.” Jiang Chen's eyes narrowed and fastly becoming enraged.