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Chapter 44

Zhang Yu: There Had to Be a Limit to Pretending to Be Poor

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The whole performance left the five people in front of him completely stunned.

Were people really this self-aware nowadays?

After causing trouble, they would voluntarily prepare their last words.

Lu Wei cast an accusatory glance at the four women. Did you bully an honest man again?

People were so hostile these days.

If you ever ran into someone ruthless enough to take on four people alone, you'd regret it.

Lu Wei cleared his throat. In front of the four women, he couldn't afford to miss any chance to show off.

"Little brother, although you took the initiative to prepare your last words for your family, the punishment you deserve can't be reduced by even a little."

Xu Yi rolled his eyes at him. Who asked you?

Negative Emotion Points +50

What the hell? He even looked down on me... Kill him!

Upon receiving the order, the security guards pounced on Xu Yi like hungry tigers.

Although they were at the bottom of society, they loved bullying people at the bottom even more.

Security guards during the day, blocking delivery riders. Delivery riders at night, cursing security guards.

I've truly made something of my life.

"Stop!" A furious roar came from outside the door.

Yu Shu walked over with a shocked expression. He carefully examined Xu Yi from head to toe, and only relaxed after confirming that Xu Yi wasn't injured.

After discussions with his superiors, they had already decided to promote him further. He was currently under observation.

Strictly speaking, with his current abilities, he had almost no hope.

Being able to retire peacefully would already be pretty good.

It could be said that Xu Yi was his benefactor.

But if anything happened to Xu Yi, regardless of whether he could enter the ministry, his conscience would suffer severe condemnation.

"Uncle Yu, what brings you here?"

"Are you all right? Did they hit you? Were you frightened?"

Negative Emotion Points +50*4

Zhang Yu: You should be asking us that.

Seeing Yu Shu dressed in an administrative jacket, she asked warily, "Who are you?"

"Brother Wei, this poor guy's uncle is definitely poor too. What's there to ask?"

Stupid woman. An administrative jacket and a thermos... Do you know how much those two things are worth?

Yu Shu stared coldly at them. "Hitting people is against the law. Do you know that?"

"Old geezer, get lost. This has nothing to do with you. Otherwise, we'll beat you up too." Another female white-collar worker taunted him.

"Heh~ I'd like to see you try."

"Wearing a lousy jacket and you really think you're some official?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Yu Shu's assistant took out an identification card.

"I'm the director of the Education Bureau of Harbor City. Are you sure you dare hit me?"

Just then, the television mounted on the wall happened to begin broadcasting a video of Yu Shu inspecting and visiting various schools.

The face on the screen perfectly matched the Yu Shu standing before them.

Shock Points +100*5

Everyone was completely dumbfounded.

All the security guards instinctively took several steps back. This was a high-ranking official!

They couldn't afford to provoke him. They absolutely couldn't...

Lu Wei turned around and glared angrily at Zhang Yu. "What were you thinking? You went and bullied the director's nephew?"

Zhang Yu backed away a few steps in confusion. "I... I didn't know either. I thought he was just a lousy ride-hailing driver."

Negative Emotion Points +200

Zhang Yu glared resentfully at Xu Yi. What were you thinking? Your uncle is a director, yet you still came out to drive a ride-hailing car?

I know a bureau chief whose village dogs have all become police dogs.

Lu Wei completely abandoned his earlier arrogance. He obsequiously offered Yu Shu cigarettes, tea, and water... only to have them coldly rejected.

Lu Wei: "Ah, Director, this is all a misunderstanding. Since he's your nephew, I won't pursue the matter. He only needs to compensate the shop for its losses."

Yu Shu said nothing, instead leaving the decision to Xu Yi.

Xu Yi sneered. "Compensate your mother!"

"Even if I ran you over and killed you, you'd deserve it. And you still want me to compensate you? Hurry up and pay me the 1,150."

Negative Emotion Points +200

Lu Wei's expression turned extremely ugly. Being cursed out in front of the four women made him feel as if he had completely lost face.

"Aren't you going too far?"

"Even if your uncle is the director, you can't be this arrogant!

"Director, if you misuse your authority in broad daylight, don't blame me for reporting you."

A flicker of emotion crossed Yu Shu's face, but he still said nothing. He left everything for Xu Yi to decide.

Xu Yi didn't hold back. He slapped Lu Wei on the forehead. "You're sure you won't pay me that 1,150?"

"I won't! And you'll also have to pay our shop a huge sum in compensation, as well as compensation for their emotional distress.

"So what if he's the director? We ordinary people aren't made of mud."

Seeing his righteous appearance, Xu Yi almost applauded him.

Kid, you've managed to seize the moral high ground.

But you're too naive if you think these are all the connections I have.

I hope you can keep up this unyielding attitude later.

The atmosphere fell into a stalemate, and Yu Shu looked somewhat troubled.

What Lu Wei said wasn't wrong. His identity was an advantage, but it was also a restriction.

There were countless people watching him from his position.

If he picked his nose and didn't start with the left nostril, someone might even report him for it.

Lu Wei: "How about this? We'll each take a step back. You compensate our shop for its losses, and I'll pay you that 1,150."

"You're dreaming."

Xu Yi laughed.

The damages would amount to at least tens of thousands of yuan, and Lu Wei wanted to take all the advantages. Did that make any sense?

"Then there's nothing left to discuss?"

"I won't compensate you."

"Out of respect for the director, I won't touch you today. We'll be filing a lawsuit against you.

"Our company is from Magic City. Are you sure you dare offend us?"

As soon as he finished speaking, another person appeared at the entrance.

Just like Yu Shu, he first carefully scanned Xu Yi from head to toe.

Only after confirming that Xu Yi was unharmed did he relax.

Li Wen wiped the sweat from his forehead. "Director, thank you."

"Xiao Yi, Uncle Li came late. Fortunately, nothing happened. Otherwise, I wouldn't have known how to explain it to Brother Fan."

"It's all right, Uncle Li. I was just missing my father too much."

Guilt Points +100

"You've been wronged, haven't you? Uncle Li will stand up for you."

Li Wen turned around to face them.

The aura of someone in a position of power once again filled him.

"What exactly happened here? Who bullied my nephew?"

Negative Emotion Points +50*5

Zhang Yu was so furious that she wanted to curse. Who was bullying whom?

Couldn't you see that such a huge car was parked inside the building?

My legs are still trembling.

Although she complained inwardly, she still timidly hid behind Lu Wei.

Lu Wei narrowed his eyes. "And who are you?"

"I'm his uncle."

Zhang Yu: "Brother Wei, forget him. At most, he has a director for an uncle. Otherwise, he wouldn't be driving a ride-hailing car."

"My name is Li Wen, and I'm the chairman of the Furun Group. My nephew will be the next chairman. It's all on our official website. You can check it yourselves."

Shock Points +200*5

Smack~

A crisp slap rang out.

Lu Wei's merciless iron hand struck Zhang Yu.

"How many times have I told you? Don't call me Brother Wei! It sounds awful..."

"Brother Wei, I..."

Smack~

"Still calling me that?"

Negative Emotion Points +100

Zhang Yu glared resentfully at Xu Yi again.

Your uncle is the chairman of the Furun Group, yet you still drive a lousy ride-hailing car?

Is there something wrong with your head?

There has to be a limit to pretending to be poor!

Lu Wei's hand was numb, and he was even more numb inside.

He regretted getting involved in this mess more than anything.

He had thought Xu Yi was just some poor kid, but each of his connections turned out to be more unbelievable than the last.

In front of the chairman of the Furun Group, he wasn't even worth a fart.

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