Chapter 22: Scoundrel

When Yang Bo learned of Yang Lang's outrageous actions, he was also shocked and furious. However, seeing his elderly and frail father, he knew he had to remain calm and said, "Dad, don't get angry. I'll handle this!"

A burly man with a small beard on his chin, hearing Yang Bo's words, laughed and said, "Oh, if you're taking responsibility, that's much better. At least you're better than your good-for-nothing brother!"

Yang Bo ignored him and pointed to Luo Yaohua, who was standing far away at the top of the stairs, and introduced him, "This is my friend, Luo Yaohua."

Luo Yaohua leaned against the stair railing, smiling, and waved, "Hello, Uncle and Aunt!"

Then, Luo Yaohua turned to the few burly men in front of him and asked with a smile, "Do you want me to have someone remove the onlookers outside?"

"No need. If this matter isn't resolved this time, it will definitely happen again!" Yang Bo clearly did not want to rely on their help.

Luo Yaohua nodded, "Just let me know if you need anything. I'll help if I can!"

Luo Yaohua was also willing to befriend someone like Yang Bo, who had potential as an appraiser!

The few burly men glared at Luo Yaohua, extremely dissatisfied with his tone!

Luo Yaohua raised an eyebrow, not caring. His identity was special, and he had no reason to fear any threats from these men!

As they were talking, a man in his mid-twenties with a short haircut and shifty eyes walked in. He looked around and, upon seeing Yang Bo, smiled, "Oh, Xiao Bo is back? That's good, very good!"

"Xiao Bo, I told you long ago that you shouldn't work at that antique shop. They pay low wages and always make you do heavy work. I wouldn't do such a job even if it were offered to me. It's a good thing you can endure such hardships!"

"Oh, right, Mom said you sent back 200,000 yuan. I need to borrow that 200,000 yuan for a while. Once I get things sorted out, I'll definitely pay you back, don't worry!"

"Father, Mother, where is the property deed for our house?" Yang Lang asked his parents.

Yang Father's face turned ashen with anger, and he shouted, "Wretch! What do you need the property deed for?"

"Father, don't misunderstand me. I'm preparing money to treat your illness. Think about it, liver cancer treatment costs at least a few hundred thousand yuan. Our house isn't worth much, and it's already a struggle to find someone to buy it. We should sell the house as soon as possible to get you into the hospital early, and you won't have to blame me!"

Yang Lang was shameless, saying such things, which made everyone present frown.

Yang Father raised his cane and swung it at Yang Lang, "I don't have a son like you. From now on, you are no longer part of this family!"

Yang Lang ran over and hugged Yang Father's leg, "Father, please believe me. I will definitely pay off the debts. You know I'm ambitious and have always followed the path you prepared for me. Think about it, as long as my business goes well, the money will keep rolling in!"

"Father, please give me this one chance! You know Xiao Bo has always been introverted and isn't cut out for business. It will be even harder to raise the medical fees. I am the pillar of this family!"

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"You are shameless, how can you say such things!"

Hearing the scoundrel's words, Yang Bo could no longer hold back and punched him in the face.

The pain of the punch on bone was intense, but Yang Bo didn't care, hitting him again and again, each punch landing on flesh. He wanted to teach this shameless person a lesson!

"Second brother, why are you hitting me? Don't worry, I will definitely pay you back. You have to believe me, I will definitely... ah!"

Yang Bo didn't want to listen to his nonsense anymore. After a while, he stopped, and saw that Yang Lang's face was bruised and bleeding from the nose and mouth.

"Father, what about the house?" Yang Bo turned to the house.

"The house cannot be sold; it's our last asset!" Yang Father pounded on the security door, agitated.

Yang Bo calculated the money he had. If he paid off the debts, he wouldn't have enough left for treatment. Yang Lang truly deserved to die!

"Xiao Bo, my illness is not a big deal. Don't worry, there will be other opportunities. It's still early-stage liver cancer. Even if I die at home, I won't burden you and your brother!" Yang Father looked at Yang Bo, trying to comfort him.

"Father, I'll think of another way!" Yang Bo felt heartbroken and was unwilling to give up, but he didn't have enough money.

Yang Bo turned to Luo Yaohua, who seemed bored, and said, "Mr. Luo, can you help me deal with this? Just delay the debt repayment for a while."

Luo Yaohua smiled, "Why didn't you say so earlier?"

Then, Luo Yaohua turned to the burly men and said, "Gentlemen, should I have someone take you away, or will you leave on your own?"

The burly men, already angry, didn't care about such things. If it weren't for the seriously ill person, they would have acted long ago, "Kid, don't meddle in other people's business!"

As they spoke, they split into two groups, one heading upstairs and the other toward Luo Yaohua.

Luo Yaohua, standing alone, waved his hands, "Don't move. If you do, you'll regret it!"

He then took out his phone and dialed a number, but the other party didn't answer. Three men immediately surrounded him!

"You can't touch me!" Luo Yaohua exclaimed.

Yang Bo was also startled. If Luo Yaohua, who had come with him, got hurt, he would be implicated too!

"Tomorrow, if you can't pay the 300,000 yuan, Yang Lang will be in trouble!" The bearded man left with a threat.

Yang Bo went downstairs and saw Luo Yaohua being pushed to the ground. The man sneered and said something harsh, and everyone laughed and left.

Yang Bo helped Luo Yaohua up, but he was pushed away. Luo Yaohua glared at the departing group, "Don't worry about this. I'll handle it!"

"Mr. Luo, you've already done so much..."

Yang Bo was about to speak but was interrupted by Luo Yaohua, "Don't meddle!"

Yang Bo was helpless. He still didn't know Luo Yaohua's identity and was afraid he would act too impulsively and get involved in the conflict.

Luo Yaohua's phone suddenly rang, and his expression changed as he answered.

"Brother Ye, how is it?"

"What? They want to force a sale? Brother Ye, wait a moment, I'll be right there!"

After hanging up, Luo Yaohua called to Yang Bo, "Xiao Yang, come on, let's go now!"