A Step Between Heaven and Hell, a Bewildered Xiao Gang Becomes a Money Swindler

In the following days, Yu Xiaogang completely let loose.

He wore an expensive formal robe and a brocade belt, exuding the arrogance typical of a nouveau riche.

He deliberately chose places he had visited before, and swaggered in to spend money.

The portly restaurant owner, upon seeing him, broke into a wide smile and personally escorted him to a private room on the second floor.

The skinny tailor shop owner, standing far away, addressed him as "Master" repeatedly, as if he wanted to personally help him change his clothes.

Yu Xiaogang was ecstatic, and would even occasionally wear his old clothes to show off and humiliate others.

Ah, is this a scene from a novel?

That's fucking awesome!!!

Yu Xiaogang was in a good mood!

But if he keeps eating without paying and keeps running up debts, even the most composed boss can't take it anymore.

The fat boss and the thin boss conspired to collect the debt, but Laila stopped them.

"What's there to be afraid of?" Laila said calmly. "Didn't you all see that million-dollar bill with your own eyes?"

The two bosses looked at each other, and finally decided to endure it for a month at most!

The news of the sudden appearance of a wealthy man in Heaven Dou City spread throughout the streets and alleys, and the common people were talking about it.

The boss, eager to build connections, addressed everyone as "Master," being more obsequious than anyone else.

Yu Xiaogang walked with a brisk pace and a straight back until half a month later, when he was stopped at the door during a meal.

"Mr. Yu Xiaogang," the sheriff stood before him, "We are the Heaven Dou City Enforcement Squad. There's something we need to verify with you."

Yu Xiaogang paused in his teeth-picking motion.

He frowned, but didn't panic. Instead, he puffed out his chest and said, "Oh? The Enforcement Squad? Go ahead and ask!"

The sheriff, seeing his nonchalant demeanor, smiled knowingly and unfolded the paper in his pocket, revealing a rubbing of the gold note.

"Mr. Yu," he said coolly, "You should recognize this ticket, shouldn't you?"

Yu Xiaogang glanced at it and said easily, "I recognize it, this is my money! It's a gift from my student."

He leaned back and crossed his legs.

"My teaching is Yu Xiaogang, and my students are deeply grateful, so it's only natural that they would give me a fortune."

"If your Enforcement Squad verifies this, remember to issue a notice for me, so that some jealous people won't gossip behind my back."

The sheriff shook his head. "Sir, you've misunderstood. This is stolen money."

"He used to belong to some womanizer, then that person disappeared without a trace, and now this money is in your hands..."

The sheriff narrowed his eyes slightly. "Then please show us the original ticket; we need to verify it."

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang was stunned. "The flower thief you're talking about, you wouldn't happen to be Tang San, would you?"

"No."

"Will that affect me?"

"As long as you haven't participated in money laundering, it still belongs to you."

Yu Xiaogang immediately breathed a sigh of relief, "Okay, I'll take it."

"I put it in my old clothes, and it's safe and sound!"

He stood up, led his patrol team, and swaggered back to the hotel.

Many people on the street recognized him and turned to look at him.

If there are relatives of the boss, whether fat or thin, they should be informed immediately.

Pushing open the hotel room door, Yu Xiaogang went straight to the coat rack and reached into the hidden pocket of his coat.

Empty.

His fingers froze for a moment, then probed further in, only to find rough fabric texture beneath his fingertips.

Yu Xiaogang's smile began to freeze.

Unconvinced, he picked up his old coat and frantically searched through it, but still found nothing.

"Impossible!" Yu Xiaogang exclaimed, sweating profusely. "I clearly put it here!"

"A bill worth ten thousand Gold Soul Coin! It can't possibly grow legs and run away on its own!"

The sheriff frowned. "Look carefully again."

Yu Xiaogang was in a panic, searching through all the clothes and even lifting up the bed frame to look inside.

But that ten-thousand-gold banknote, as if it had grown wings, vanished without a trace.

Yu Xiaogang's legs went weak, and he collapsed to the ground. "Impossible... impossible... I clearly..."

Seeing his expression, the sheriff gestured to his officers, "Help him look."

But even the most well-trained team members couldn't find it!

Everyone exchanged bewildered glances, and the sheriff's expression grew increasingly subtle.

At this moment, news of Yu Xiaogang's investigation had already spread like wildfire!

Countless business owners who owe money to customers have already blocked the door!

The disappearance of millions of dollars has also become a topic of discussion!

Yu Xiaogang felt uneasy under the gaze and swallowed hard.

"Mr. Yu," the sheriff stood up, "Since you cannot produce the original ticket, this ten thousand taels of silver cannot be verified."

"According to regulations, we can only temporarily detain you until the source of the funds is determined."

Yu Xiaogang's legs went weak, and he almost lost his balance. He frantically grabbed the corner of the table, "No, no, no! Listen to me! It really was given to me by my student!"

"His name is Tang San, and he's a disciple of the Clear Sky Sect! Go and investigate, and you'll find out—"

The sheriff interrupted him, "The Clear Sky Sect has been sealed off for a long time, making it impossible to verify anything. Besides, Tang San himself is a wanted criminal!"

"I..." Yu Xiaogang wanted to explain, but a commotion arose downstairs.

Several figures ran and gasped for breath as they rushed upstairs!

At the very front was the fat restaurant owner, his face flushed red!

Following behind was the skinny tailor shop owner and countless other victimized business owners!

Even the hotel owner couldn't sit still any longer and ran up with the crowd!

The corridor was completely blocked!

"Yu Xiaogang!" the fat boss roared, "You've been eating and drinking for free at my place, saying you have money, where is it?"

"My cousin said you're being investigated by Enforcement Squad because the money came from an unknown source. You're not just trying to fool me, are you?"

The skinny boss, wiping his sweat, continued, "And my clothes, they're all made of the finest fabrics!"

"Don't even think about running away until the debt is settled!"

Yu Xiaogang was caught in the middle, his face pale.

He forced himself to repeat, "I'm not lying... I really do have it... that ticket really... it might have been stolen..."

"Then it's gone, isn't it?" The fat boss's fleshy muscles trembled. "This is clearly a rip-off!"

"Yes! You're just fooling people!" the skinny shopkeeper glared back. "You scared my female employee to tears!"

"You're something else! You wear my clothes and don't even pay me!"

"You're not leaving until you hand over the money!"

Yu Xiaogang was squeezed into a corner, looking utterly pathetic.

He looked at the sheriff pleadingly, "Sir, please put in a good word for me!"

The sheriff remained unmoved, saying, "This is outside our scope of work, and besides, paying back debts is a matter of course!"

"Fall back!"

The patrol team turned and left without looking back.

Yu Xiaogang watched them leave, filled with despair.

Suddenly, an idea came to him. "Don't go! Take me with you!"

"I surrender! I cheated out of food and drink! I'm willing to go to jail!"

The sheriff didn't even pause. "Jail is for criminals; your little dispute doesn't warrant it."

Before he could finish speaking, he walked out the door and disappeared without a trace.

Yu Xiaogang stood frozen in place, the footsteps around him drawing ever closer.

Before he could react, a thick, fleshy hand slapped him on the back of the head, making him stumble.

"Run? Where do you think you're going!" The fat boss rolled up his sleeves.

"He's broke but dares to act like a big shot! Brothers, teach him a lesson!"

"Ah!!!"

"No!"

"Don't pull down my pants!"