Gu Tian glanced at Ma Yunfei and said, "You haven't lost weight; I think you've gained weight."
"Uncle, it's not that I've gained weight, it's that I'm swollen. I recently lost money in business, and the internal heat caused my face to swell."
"Little Ma, we're related by blood, after all. I'm penniless right now, you can't just watch me starve to death, can you?"
Ma Yunfei frowned and said, "Uncle, I'd rather starve to death than let you starve. You wait, I'll beg and plead with everyone I know to lend you a few dollars."
Ma Yunfei hurriedly went to the Baixing Restaurant.
Seeing that Ma Yunfei's expression was off, the young widow asked, "Little brother, what's wrong now? My heart is in my throat whenever you're not smiling."
"Sister Meng, the mayor's cousin is back again. That guy is like a stray dog, and he even wants to borrow money from me. Damn it."
"Young man, it's best not to offend someone like this. Just appease him. People will do anything when they're cornered."
"Yes, I didn't refuse him. I even pretended to be very loyal and said I would help him borrow money, so I came here."
"Hey bro, what's the mayor's cousin doing back here?"
"He said his father had cancer and urgently needed a large sum of money, so he wanted to borrow money from his cousin, the town mayor."
The young widow sighed and said, "Little brother, do you think the mayor will lend him the money?"
"Borrow my ass! The mayor is henpecked, all the money is in Liu Fei's hands, and Liu Fei is a miser. Once the money is in her pocket, she won't take out a single penny."
The young widow said, "If Gu Tian can't borrow the money, do you think he'll fall out with the town mayor?"
The young widow's words inspired Ma Yunfei, who excitedly said, "Sister Meng, I dare say that Liu Fei would never lend money to Gu Tian. At most, she would give him three or five hundred to make do. But Gu Tian asked for fifty thousand as soon as he asked."
The young widow chuckled and said, "The mayor and Gu Tian might end up fighting like dogs, leaving a mess of dog hair everywhere."
Ma Yunfei pondered for a moment and said, "If that's really the case, then that would be wonderful."
He sat in the restaurant for half an hour before going to find Gu Tian.
Gu Tian asked expectantly, "Did you manage to borrow the money?"
Just now, Ma Yunfei asked the young widow for over twenty yuan in change, specifically choosing some crumpled and dirty bills.
Ma Yunfei pulled out a handful of loose change from his pocket, feigning anger, and said, "No wonder people say that a thin horse has a long mane, and a poor man has short ambitions. I lost money in business, and the news has spread throughout the town. Just now, I went to borrow money from several places, and they gave me a few coins like they were giving money to a beggar."
Gu Tian took the money, counted it, and said unhappily, "Xiao Ma, it seems you're not very popular, that's why people are unwilling to lend you money."
Ma Yunfei shook his head repeatedly, putting on a pitiful look, and complained, "Uncle, what's this talk about popularity? If I had power and influence, everyone would fawn over me. Unfortunately, I'm just a penniless pauper."
Gu Tian pleaded, "Xiao Ma, come here again at this time tomorrow and tell me if the town mayor has returned."
"Okay, don't worry, I'll definitely come tomorrow."
After thinking for a moment, Ma Yunfei immediately went to the town mayor's house.
The town mayor did indeed go to the countryside these past two days.
Liu Fei was in the vegetable garden when she saw Ma Yunfei arrive. She said happily, "Son, look, these bok choy and amaranth have all grown up and are so tender. It's all thanks to you!"
"Mom, this is what I should do."
Liu Fei looked at Ma Yunfei's face and asked, "What's wrong with you? You seem unhappy. Did something go wrong with the yam purchase?"
"Mom, the yam purchase went smoothly, but I feel a little heavy-hearted because someone is trying to extort you."
Liu Fei stared wide-eyed in surprise and asked, "You said someone is trying to blackmail me, who is it?"
"Mom, I ran into my cousin Gu Tian in town just now."
Liu Fei exclaimed in surprise, "Gu Tian is here? This guy is incredibly audacious! Isn't he afraid the police will arrest him?"
"Mom, Gu Tian's visit this time is probably not well-intentioned."
What did Gu Tian say to you?
"Gu Tian said his father is sick and needs 50,000 yuan. He came here to borrow money from you."
Liu Fei curled her lip and said disdainfully, "Hmph! He's got quite the nerve, asking for 50,000 right off the bat. Does he think I print money?"
Ma Yunfei provoked, "Mom, Gu Tian also said that he did a lot of things for you and the mayor, but you didn't give him any compensation. This time, he's here to settle accounts with you."
Upon hearing this, Liu Fei jumped up and said angrily, "Damn it, this heartless bastard! If it weren't for us, he would have starved back home long ago. Your godfather got him a temporary job at the town government for several years, earning him a lot of money. Has he forgotten all the kindness we showed him?"
"Mom, that's what I just said to Gu Tian too. I said, 'Godfather has been good to you. He found you a temporary job, and you've earned quite a bit of money.' Guess what Gu Tian said?"
What did he say?
“He said that the money was earned through his blood and sweat, and he deserved it. He also said that you have never treated him as a relative in the past few years, and he has never eaten a meal at your house.”
"Ah! Gu Tianzhen is such an ingrate, how could he say such heartless things? In the past few years, has he not eaten enough of my food? If I count roughly, he has eaten at least a dozen or twenty meals. He actually dares to talk nonsense with his eyes open. He's like a dog that can't be fed."
"Yes, I was furious when I heard what Gu Tian said. I said to him: 'Your godfather and godmother don't treat you like an outsider.' Guess what he said?"
What did he say?
"Gu Tian not only denies the kindness that his godfather and you have shown him, but also says that you don't treat him like a relative at all, but treat him like a dog, letting him bite people everywhere. If it weren't for the fact that he bit people, he wouldn't have had to flee in such a sorry state."
Liu Fei was furious and stomped her feet, saying, "That heartless bastard doesn't appreciate my kindness at all. Damn it, I wasted my time being good to him."
Ma Yunfei had already ignited Liu Fei's anger towards Gu Tian. He added fuel to the fire, saying, "Mom, I came here specifically to remind you that Gu Tian might try to blackmail you."
Liu Fei said angrily, "If it weren't for the fact that he's my cousin, I would have called the police station right away and had him arrested."
Ma Yunfei thought to himself: Do you dare? Do you have the guts to call the police?
If Gu Tian is arrested, he will definitely confess to the bad things the town mayor made him do.
Of course, this also includes the fact that the town mayor ordered him to hit the deputy town mayor, Chang Xiaobao, with a stick.
Ma Yunfei feigned concern and advised, "Mom, please calm down. Let's wait for Godfather to come back and then discuss how to deal with this scoundrel."
Liu Fei nodded and said, "Son, you're right. As the saying goes, it's hard to guard against a thief in your own home. Now that we have a thief in our home, we need to figure out how to deal with him."
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