Imperial Treasure
Chapter 286 - 209: Double Act

Chapter 286: Chapter 209: Double Act

A turning point?

Sui Yi glanced at the several men who were striding confidently, squinting and smiling as they approached, parting the crowd to reach the woman.

It seemed that the woman was both terrified and disgusted by his appearance.

It was visible in her expression.

The man, seemingly oblivious, adjusted his tie and said in clear tones, "Wang Xiangling, it seems you’re in some trouble today. I wonder if you still have time to discuss the matter of selling your store..."

This statement immediately infuriated the few burly middle-aged men.

A rugged-faced, fierce-looking man exploded with cursing, "Damn, still saying you have no money! How much can your damn store sell for, yet you stubbornly refuse to pay back! Are you seeking death!"

Wang Xiangling, known locally as Sister-in-law Wang, was extremely anxious and hurriedly interjected, "It’s okay, it’s okay, I’m not selling the store..."

"Not selling!" The man grew even angrier! He slapped Sister-in-law Wang across the face, and with a cry, she fell to the ground, one side of her cheek swelling red as he continued to shout furiously, "If you damn don’t sell the store and raise money, I’ll kill you!"

Just as he was about to hit her, the onlookers, although they felt this was unreasonable, mostly adhered to the principle that less is more when it comes to meddling in others’ affairs, especially over debt recovery. Moreover, the large bodies of the men were enough to deter any well-meaners...

Lin Yun was indignant, but being a woman and having come with Sui Yi, she couldn’t just recklessly intervene. However, she couldn’t help but look at Sui Yi instinctively.

Sui Yi leaned against the wall, his eyes deep, slowly sipping a milk coffee. In his other hand, he held a cellphone which seemed... to be taking photos?

After a few shots, Sui Yi handed his cellphone to Lin Yun.

It didn’t take much for Lin Yun to understand.

And as Sui Yi was about to take a step forward...

"Mom!"

A crisp, anxious shout came from the crowd, and a slender, attractive figure squeezed through the masses. She had been holding books, which now fell to the ground as she rushed to Sister-in-law Wang, her face a mixture of urgency and anger.

"Mom, how are you?

It was her—Sui Yi glanced at her and raised an eyebrow.

"Wow, Sister-in-law Wang, your daughter is quite the looker! Haha, you’re not selling the store, right! Then I’ll just take your daughter back with me! She could also bring in a good sum of money,"

The man said and moved to grab the beautiful young girl.

If the previous act was normal debt collection, now it was simply creating trouble without any manners.

What time are we living in that you think you can still take someone’s daughter to settle a debt!

Several people started to persuade verbally, but the menacing glares from the other men silenced them.

Sister-in-law Wang was in a panic, enduring the pain and scrambling up from the ground, grabbing the man’s arm, pleading hurriedly as her face swelled and the girl, suppressing her fear, protected Sister-in-law Wang, standing firm as she addressed the man, "I know our family owes you money, but as previously agreed, we were to repay in installments. Over the years, we have consistently kept to that promise without any defaults. We understand you’re in a tough spot, too, but please give us some more time. We will definitely repay the money..."

Her voice was crisp, clear and neither servile nor overbearing.

Despite her fear, she showed no sign of backing down...

Usually, an ordinary person might have softened their tone, yet the man’s eyes narrowed, and with a cold laugh, he said, "Out of the way, kid! Do you even know how much your family still owes me? Another 700,000! What was is what was! I desperately need the money now... Had your deadbeat dad not died so soon and taken my money with him, would I be in this situation? Your store is quite valuable. If you really intended to repay, why not sell it off directly! All nice words, but I’m sure you’re just deliberately delaying! You don’t want to repay!"

The girl, enraged by the insult to her father, was barely holding back, gritting her teeth: "The reason we won’t sell the store is because it’s what our ancestors left us before they died. Traditionally, selling an inheritance is considered unfilial, and even if the store is sold, it wouldn’t cover all the debt. It’s better to keep it running so we can make some payments each month and eventually pay off everything. If we sold the shop, my mother and I couldn’t possibly settle the remaining debt. You should think this over carefully!"

Many of the local businessmen who heard this couldn’t help but give a thumbs up!

What a formidable girl!

Lin Yun was also amazed, this girl was still in high school, yet she was handling matters more competently than most adults!