Chapter 145 Anyone can compete in misery

“Auntie, I know you’re having a tough time in Chestnut Village. Jiang Wu hit a young man with a brick and left him mentally disabled. We had to pay 100,000 yuan in compensation, and we even mortgaged our house back home. Plus, he just got out of jail. But Aunt Wu has accumulated a mountain of debt to pay for Jiang Wu’s leg treatment, and we’ve mortgaged our house. We really don’t have any spare money to help him cover his losses!”

"You...you..." Liu Dahong, who was trying to evoke a sense of sympathy, felt extremely tightness in his chest and almost couldn't breathe.

Yunxia grasped her hand tightly, two golden tears welling up in her eyes. "Auntie, Xiaxia knows you have it tough, but you have to understand Aunt Wu too. She has to support a whole family on her own salary, and she cries secretly under the covers every night. You're different. Grandpa is healthy and doesn't need to worry, Uncle is in his prime, Jiang Wu just graduated and is full of youthful vigor, Sister Jiang Nan has been working for several years, and even Jiang Yue has started looking for a job."

Yes, the whole family is able-bodied and can find work. Wu Lifang, on the other hand, has to support three students by herself. In comparison, it's obvious to anyone with eyes to see who is weaker and who is stronger.

"You...you..."

"Auntie, do you want to ask me how I know all this? Sigh, nothing stays hidden forever. The story of Jiang Wu smashing someone's head has already reached Aunt Wu's creditors' ears. A few days ago, they emptied her pockets, principal and interest, and now she's even short of money for groceries. If you don't believe me, you can go to the market and ask."

“Sister, this is where you're wrong. Lifang has a hard time supporting her whole family and is still in debt. And you, instead of teaching your good-for-nothing son and husband, have gone and moved into someone else's house…”

After being rebuked like that, Liu Dahong simply stopped pretending. "Pah, it's easy for you to talk when you're not in the same boat. No matter how hard Wu Lifang's life is, it's not a reason for her to abandon the old man. Now that the old man is paralyzed, medical treatment, medicine, and nutritional supplements all cost money. Ten yuan a month isn't even enough to fill a tooth gap!"

Paralyzed? Really? Yun Xia's eyes darted around, and an idea came to her. She knelt down, holding a small needle between her fingers, and slapped Grandpa Jiang's thigh hard, crying out, "Grandpa Jiang, the heavens are not... Ah, aren't you paralyzed?"

The persistent stinging pain in his leg made Grandpa Jiang jump up instinctively, cursing, "Tai, that wicked fellow, he actually pricked me with a needle! Humph, Wu Lifang really can't raise a good child."

Feigning grievance, Yun Xia spread her palms to indicate that she hadn't hidden any needles, and said with tears streaming down her face, "Waaah, I didn't prick anyone with a needle. Aunt Wu taught me that no matter how wronged I am, I can't hit people. Grandpa Jiang, you've really wronged me. And... why are you pretending to be paralyzed?"

Oh no, I was caught off guard and gave myself away. I caught a glimpse of the neighbors pointing and whispering about me, and I immediately felt incredibly ashamed.

"How can you talk to your elders like that? Your father-in-law's leg is healed, you should be happy!"

The girl wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and smiled. "Yes, Auntie is right. Grandpa Jiang is alright. We should be happy."

"Happy? If you're happy, then pay back all the money you owe me!" Gu Xun, dressed in a punk style, led several burly men and strode in, saying this with an air of dominance.

Yunxia winked and gave the others a meaningful look. Jiang An, who was quick to understand, grabbed his older brother's leg and said fearfully, "Waaah, Boss Gu, could you please give us a few more days? Mom has been trying to raise money these past few days!"

"I'm giving you leniency? Who's giving me leniency? If it weren't for me, your own brother would still be limping. Hey, who are these people?"

Yunxia stepped forward with a smile and introduced them one by one!

Although they had met in Chestnut Village, more than two years had passed, and the boy had become even more upright. His hair was combed back and shiny, and with his black sunglasses on, he exuded an aura of self-importance. Coupled with the intimidating presence emanating from the several burly men, the Jiang family members dared not look up, so they did not recognize him as Gu Xun.

"Oh, relatives, that's great! Tell me, how much of the 100,000 yuan principal are you planning to pay back today?" After saying that, he waved his hand, and the Jiang family was instantly surrounded by big men.

“Every wrong has its perpetrator and every debt its debtor. The one who owes you money is Wu Lifang. Go ask her for your money.”

"Heh heh! Before I came in, I overheard a bit of what was going on. They've lost their old house, so they're definitely going to stay at the Wu family's place. They're all living under the same roof, so how can they not be family? And they have to pay back their debts!"

The burly men received the look and narrowed their circle, their sharp eyes frequently darting towards the package.

Liu Fahong quickly protected her valuables, saying, "We separated a long time ago, so we're not family anymore."

The group then turned their attention to Old Master Jiang.

"Do I look like a rich old man? I have no money, but you can take my life."

Since they wanted to go all the way, the group turned their attention to the students. Yunxia sighed, gave them a look, and the group searched through all their pockets and scraped together three yuan.

"Mr. Gu, here is today's interest. Please accept it."

"Tsk tsk, three yuan, not even enough to buy an ice cream." After saying that, he grabbed a coin, tossed it, and stared at the people at the door with a hostile look.

"In a society governed by the rule of law, we don't advocate robbery, but it's only right to pay back debts. Mr. Jiang, this 100,000 yuan is for your grandson's leg treatment. You wouldn't refuse to pay, would you?"

"Pah, we cut ties before the new year. How much money his mother owes has nothing to do with me. Jianshe, Dahong, let's go, so we don't get dragged into this."

After saying that, he bent down and began to roll up his bedding. With the head of the family speaking, the others naturally followed suit and began packing their things as well.

"Sister Yunxia, ​​Brother Chao, I never imagined that Aunt Wu had so much debt. I am powerless to help her, and I can only wish that she can pay off her debts soon!" Her wet eyes were fixed on the white-coated boy who had been silent all along. She had already figured out that the clothes were worth several hundred.

"Little Butterfly, who is this? Her strabismus is so severe, why don't her parents take her to the hospital to get it checked out?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Dahong knew that the brat had acted up again. He slapped her on the back of the shoulder and said, "You little brat, what time is it? You're still thinking about seducing men. Pack your things and get out of here."

Jiang Yue pursed her lips, reluctantly packed her things, and before leaving, she glanced at the boy in the white coat with affectionate eyes, making Feng Jingling tremble.

"Hmph, brothers, go inside and take a look. If you see anything valuable, just take it. I'll take responsibility for anything that comes with it."

Under the watchful eyes of the onlookers, Yunxia opened the courtyard gate and "invited" a group of burly men inside.

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"Yunxia, ​​how was my performance just now?"

The girl gave him a thumbs up, saying, "That was a lifesaver! But... how did you find out?"

Two days ago, I asked him to help investigate what happened to the Jiang family in Chestnut Village. After learning that Jiang Wu had gotten into trouble and the Jiang family owed tens of thousands of yuan in debt, he came up with the idea of ​​using Jiang Chao's surgery as a pretext to incur a debt of 100,000 yuan.

The Jiang family's intention was to make Aunt Wu take responsibility, pay to cover the debt, and take back the house as well. That would be even more ruthless than him, owing even more money. They were scared away with just a few words.

“Once they realize what’s happening, they might come back and cause trouble,” Jiang Chao said, bringing tea to the group.

"Hmph, one time won't scare them away. I still have a backup plan."

What's the backup plan?

"Just wait and see. Oh, by the way, I want braised pork for the victory celebration."