Chapter 434 IOU

Seeing Chen Zhanshan bowing his head and keeping silent, Dabao expressed his concerns.

"Uncle, it's understandable that you don't care about him, but I can't. The old house and our second branch are just separated, not the ties of kinship. If anything happens to him, the obligation of supporting the elderly will definitely fall on my parents. You should also know my grandparents' temperament. They can't do anything else, but they have a way of tormenting people. Only my third uncle can deal with them. I don't want my parents to get involved with them. That would be pure suffering."

Chen Zhanshan nodded repeatedly after hearing these words. "Dabao, you're right. We really can't deal with the two old people at home. So what do you say we should do? I'll listen to you."

"Okay uncle, then I'll take him away from here first to save him from being embarrassed."

As they spoke, the two of them squeezed into the crowd.

At this time, Chen Zhancai no longer had any pride of a scholar. He knew that as long as he was sent to the government, his life would be completely over. Not to mention his future career, he might not even be able to keep his status as a scholar.

He was so anxious that tears streamed down his face. He kept kowtowed to the shopkeeper and said, "Shopkeeper, my father is really the richest man in Anyang. My family is really rich. Please don't hand me over to the government. I will definitely find a way to pay the money back. Please..."

"Stop it. Why didn't you think about the consequences when you were bragging? It's too late to beg me now. Come with me to see the official, or I'll beat you to death." The shop owner said and was about to take action.

"No, don't hit me." Chen Zhancai curled up his body, shaking with fear.

Seeing this, Dabao frowned and shouted, "Stop! Let's talk it over."

The shopkeeper paused, startled by the sudden shout. He quickly looked in the direction of the voice and saw Dabao and Chen Zhanshan approaching. "Who are you?"

Chen Zhancai was also stunned. The moment he looked up and saw the people coming, he seemed to see a savior and rolled and crawled to the feet of the two people.

"Brother, Dabao, it's really you two, please save me quickly, don't let them send me to the police!"

Seeing his behavior, Chen Zhanshan was furious and anxious. He really wanted to slap him hard. He gritted his teeth and said sternly, "You're a spendthrift. You've read so many books for so many years and nothing has happened. Don't you know how much your family has paid for you? You're acting so recklessly outside. Are you worthy of your parents?"

"Brother, I know I was wrong. Please help me. I will change and never dare to do it again..." Chen Zhancai knelt in front of Chen Zhanshan and swore.

The shop owner squinted his eyes and looked at Chen Zhanshan and Dabao carefully. Seeing that they were well-dressed and there was a carriage behind them, his eyes suddenly lit up.

It turned out that this kid was not lying. His family was indeed rich. Fortunately, they had not yet been sent to the authorities. He smiled and clasped his fists, "Are you Chen Zhancai's housekeeper? I've been waiting so long for you!"

"What butler? Who is the butler?" Chen Zhanshan looked confused.

When the shopkeeper heard that they were not servants from Chen Zhancai's family, he glared at them impatiently and said, "Why are you meddling in other people's business when you know nothing about it? Get out of here!"

After saying that, he raised his hand and pulled Chen Zhancai up from the ground, "You little bastard, hurry up and come with me to see the official."

"Why do you want to see an official? These are my elder brother and my nephew. They have plenty of money at home. Just let go of them, or I'll be rude to you." Chen Zhancai lost his weak look and his tone became tougher.

The shopkeeper sneered, "Didn't you say that your father Chen Baiwan only has you as his son? How come another big brother suddenly appeared? Which of your words is true?"

"I..." Chen Zhancai was speechless for a moment.

Chen Zhanshan was so angry that his whole body was shaking. He glanced at Chen Zhancai, pointed his finger at him, and shouted, "Your father is Chen Baiwan, and you are the only son in the family. You are really promising. Your family sold their house and land to support your education, but you are out there making a living as a swindler. You are really hopeless!"

Dabao was almost laughing out of anger. "My family sold food and land to support your education, hoping you could make a name for yourself. But now you've done something so ridiculous! You're a complete loser!"

Chen Zhancai lowered his head and tried to defend himself in a low voice, "I didn't want to be like this, but they rushed to call me young master, so I had no choice but to take advantage of the situation and become a rich young man. They spend all day drinking and eating delicious food, and when I drink a little, I can't control my mouth. I just say whatever comes to my mind!"

The shop owner understood the general situation from the conversation between the few people and waved his hand impatiently, "Alright, stop talking about this boring stuff. Since you guys know each other, just pay him the money he owes me for the shop, or don't meddle in other people's business here."

"That's right. This swindler owes us sixty taels of silver. If he doesn't pay us, we will hand him over to the authorities." The waiter said as he reached out to pull Chen Zhancai.

Chen Zhancai quickly hid behind Chen Zhanshan and said, "Stop it right there! I'm telling you, this is my older brother. His family has plenty of money, and he won't ignore me."

He grinned at Chen Zhanshan with a flattering smile, "Brother, you better pay me for the store now. If they send me to see the authorities, your brother's life will be over."

"Now you remember that I am your elder brother, but it's too late. The letter of severance clearly states that you and I are no longer relatives, so I don't have the money to take care of you." Chen Zhanshan refused mercilessly.

The shopkeeper immediately became furious when he heard this. "Well, since you don't care, then I have to send him to see the authorities."

Chen Zhancai almost collapsed and kept saying, "Wait, wait, Dabao, your uncle doesn't care about me, but you can't ignore your third uncle. If anything happens to your third uncle, your grandparents will be worried to death. For your grandparents' sake, please help your third uncle. He will repay you in the future by working like a slave."

Dabao snorted coldly, "I can help you, but this money is just a loan to you, you have to pay me back later."

"Okay, okay, I will definitely return it." Chen Zhancai nodded quickly.

Dabao said expressionlessly, "Okay, since you agree, then write an IOU and sign it."

"This..." Chen Zhancai looked hesitant. The Chen family had sold everything that could be sold and nothing that could be sold. Now there were only a few thatched houses left. If he wrote an IOU, what would he use to pay back the money?

He knew this better than anyone else. If there was no IOU and no evidence, he would never admit it and Dabao would have no way to deal with him. This IOU must not be written.

Having made up his mind, Chen Zhancai chuckled, "Dabao, we are not outsiders, there is no need for this!"

"Family is family, money is money. Even brothers should settle accounts clearly. If you don't write an IOU, I can't pay you off. You'd better take care of yourself!" Dabao said as he made to leave...