Chapter 275 Our bet is 30 billion!
The atmosphere at Yan Nuo's birthday party was quite strange.
Yan Nuo's second brother, Yan Qiao, looked like a very sinister person. He had a creepy smile on his face and looked around at the people in a sinister way. After seeing several well-known scions of prominent families, he said in a sarcastic tone, "No wonder Third Brother didn't tell the family or invite us brothers. It turns out he's made friends with so many high-ranking officials and nobles outside. He's really amazing. Even Second Brother can't afford to associate with him."
Yan Nuo held back for a moment, then said, "I told you you're not welcome here, get out."
Yan Qiao doesn't usually make a high-profile appearance in Jingzhou's elite circles, so his appearance today has piqued the curiosity of many. Hearing Yan Nuo's disrespectful remarks, he simply smiled and said, "Don't get excited, Third Brother. Let me deliver the gift before you leave."
When he mentioned the word "gift," Yan Nuo visibly trembled twice, and his face indeed looked even uglier.
Yan Qiao stared intently at him, and seeing this, she smiled triumphantly. She smiled happily, "It's a pity that I came in a hurry today and didn't prepare any good gifts for you. But luckily, your second brother has been recording your life since you were a child. I made a beautiful digital photo album and video. You will definitely be very moved when you see it. Do you want me to show it to everyone now?"
Fang Ke had been observing coldly, but upon hearing this, her expression finally darkened. She looked up at Yan Nuo, who was indeed pale and starting to panic, no longer displaying the same high spirits he had shown in the crowd.
Fang Ke then pushed through the crowd and went up to the stage. He took the microphone from Yan Nuo's hand and gently patted Yan Nuo on the back. But Yan Nuo was clearly being haunted by something. His pupils were unfocused, his face was trembling, and he was sweating profusely. This was a sign that he was about to have a spasm. Fang Ke didn't hold back and slapped him to the ground.
Clang!
Everyone was shocked. How could Fang Ke suddenly rush onto the stage and hit Yan Nuo?
What's wrong with her?
Fang Ke ignored Yan Nuo lying on the ground, grabbed the microphone, and jumped off the stage. She walked straight to Yan Qiao and noticed that Yan Qiao was also looking her up and down. She raised her nose higher than the ceiling and said coldly and contemptuously, "You're Yan Nuo's second brother? You're a member of the Yan family?"
Yan Qiao squinted, giving her a look that would make any woman extremely uncomfortable, and then smiled maliciously, "Yes. What? Who are you?"
She could ignore his disgusted look, and speaking into the microphone, her voice a hundred times louder, shoving it directly into his eardrums, "It's good that you admit it. I've been trying to find the Yan family but haven't been able to. You see, the money Yan Nuo owes me, your family should be able to pay it back, right?"
Yan Qiao: "?"
Others: "?"
Yan Qiao's eyes changed, and she looked at her warily in an instant. "Little sister, do you know that spreading rumors and extorting money in public is illegal? You're really bold to try and mess with me."
"What do you mean by spreading rumors? Yan Nuo lost the bet to me himself. We agreed that I could ask for anything. If you don't believe me, ask him."
Yan Nuo slumped to the ground on the platform in a disheveled state, but at least he had recovered from the fear and disgust he had just felt. Hearing Fang Ke's voice, he subconsciously nodded.
"See, I didn't lie to you, Second Brother~"
Yan Qiao: "..."
Yan Nuo: "..."
Yan Qiao suddenly became interested in Fang Ke, "I never thought my good-for-nothing brother would gamble with a woman and even lose. Yan Nuo, you really make our family proud."
Fang Ke said, "Whether you lose face or not, you've already lost. Your Yan family is a well-known and respected family in Jingzhou. You wouldn't renege on your debt in front of so many people, would you?"
To be honest, even Fang Ke's group of relatives and friends didn't know what she was up to. Xiao Yichen and Fang Yefan stood aside; the two of them had heard of the second young master of the Yan family. Fang Yefan frowned, not wanting Fang Ke to have contact with Yan Qiao. Xiao Yichen also coldly watched the two of them, seemingly waiting for some change in the situation so he could rush out.
Zhao Qi, who had been observing for a while, suddenly spoke up, "Second Brother Yan would never go that far. Senior, you're underestimating Second Brother Yan too much. He's the legitimate second-generation successor of the Yan family, sharing the company with First Brother Yan. Half the Yan family has to listen to his orders. How could that poor wretch Yan Nuo compare? How could Second Brother Yan possibly care about your little bet with Yan Nuo? Right?"
Fang Ke smiled knowingly and gave Zhao Qi a "well done" look.
The poor, stingy man Yan Nuo: "..."
Yan Qiao was indeed pleased by this flattery and looked at Zhao Qi with appreciation, "I didn't expect that my third brother could make such a discerning and exceptionally intelligent friend as you. What's your name?"
"Zhao Qi".
Yan Qiao's expression changed. "Your surname is Zhao. May I ask who Zhao Xingheng is?"
"It's my father."
"..."
Yan Qiao looked him up and down, her gaze becoming more subdued, but she still maintained the air of an elder. "So you're Zhao Qi. I know you. Yan Nuo told me you were his only friend when he was studying in the US."
Yan Nuo: "…………"
Zhao Qi turned around and glanced at Yan Nuo, who looked like he wanted to die. He raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Oh? Really? He actually said that about me. I'm so glad. He was my only friend when I was studying in the US."
After Zhao Qi finished speaking, he added with a smile, "It is still the same now."
Yan Nuo suddenly looked up, staring at him as if she had seen a ghost.
Yan Qiao's expression grew increasingly grim. It seemed the news that Yan Nuo had gotten involved with the Zhao family was true. With Zhao Qi here, if he insisted on supporting Yan Nuo, he wouldn't get away with it today.
Yan Qiao thought for a moment and then smiled insincerely, "That's great. I'm happy to have such sincere friends celebrating his birthday with you all. I was originally planning to give him a surprise, but since my third brother is throwing such a tantrum, I'll save it for now."
After saying that, he turned to the side and called out, "Little brother, don't forget to come home for dinner tonight. You haven't been home for so many years, and Mom is going crazy missing you."
Fang was certain that when this person said this, his eyes were filled with a malicious excitement, the kind of look that only a perpetrator would have when he had subjected his victim to long-term violence and control.
Yan Nuo's eyes were indeed completely red, his fingers were clenched into fists, his face was blank, and his whole body was trembling.
He was resisting, fearing, suffering, and going to extremes.
Yan Qiao's malice was obvious. He couldn't do anything to Yan Nuo in front of so many people, but it would be a different story at home. At home, Yan Nuo would be a lamb to the slaughter, his prey.
"Since you don't like the gift your brother prepared for you, I'll put it back for you when you get home tonight. It's all from my heart."
With each word he spoke, Yan Nuo's face paled even more.
Fang Ke suddenly snapped her fingers, drawing his attention back. "Are you done chatting about everyday things? Shouldn't we get back to my business? Are you just trying to dodge the question by changing the subject to avoid keeping your promise?"
Yan Qiao frowned at the woman. "He lost to you, why aren't you going to find him? Why are you coming to me?"
“Aren’t you his good second brother? It’s only right to pay back debts. If he can’t pay, then it’s naturally up to your Yan family to pay.”
"You're still trying to cling to me?" Yan Qiao sneered. "My money isn't easy to take. If you really have the guts, just say so, and I'll give it to you."
Fang Ke, with the fearlessness of a newborn calf, smiled and said, "It's fine with whichever bank you're willing to pay. China Merchants Bank, China Construction Bank, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Bank of China, HSBC, Citibank are all fine too. Whichever is convenient for you, transfer it to that account. If there's a limit, we'll transfer it in separate transactions."
Everyone: ...
Sister, are you really here to ask for money?
Yan Qiao's attention was now entirely on Fang Ke, and she laughed in exasperation, "A limit? Little girl, I'd like to see how bold you are. Tell me, how much money do you want?"
Fang Ke gave an "OK" sign, which meant he was holding up three fingers.
Yan Qiao scoffed, "Thirty million?"
He originally wanted to say three million, but saying three million would have lowered his status too much.
He could throw 30 million at this woman and she'd be shocked and shut up on the spot, take the money and leave. He could just turn around and have the money taken back. Is his money so easy to take? Even if he gets the money, he won't live to enjoy it.
Yan Qiao looked at Fang Ke with an air of complete control, but Fang Ke suddenly gave her a disdainful smile.
Yan Qiao's expression cracked, and Fang Ke said disdainfully, "Who would bet 30 million with him? Second brother, our bet is 30 billion."
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