Chapter 42

"Thought this kid would be a tough one, but turns out he's a wimp!" The middle-aged fat man, whose eyes were already small, narrowed them into slits, a fierce glint in them, making him look very imposing.

"Hand over fifty thousand, and we'll settle this privately. Otherwise, we'll settle it publicly!" The middle-aged fat man said calmly. This kid could afford a luxury car like the Hummer, so he must be rich. Not taking a good cut would be a disservice to himself.

Chu Ying put on a fearful expression and said, "What if it goes public?"

The middle-aged fat man smiled, "Going public means sending you to the police station. Not only did you assault someone, but you also threatened them. The charges won't be light! But you're still young, and getting a criminal record will stain your future. Uncle Fat doesn't want to ruin such a delicate little flower, so settling it privately is the best option for you!"

Chu Ying put on a grateful expression and frantically searched his pockets. After a while, he finally pulled out a crumpled bill and handed it to the fat man with a dry smile, "I'm really sorry, but this is all I have right now. If Uncle Fat doesn't mind, please take it..."

"Damn, you're messing with me!" The middle-aged fat man flew into a rage. After all that searching, the kid only came up with five cents, which was a huge insult to him. He patted the Hummer beside him and nodded, "This car looks decent, worth at least a few thousand. If you don't have the money, use the car as collateral!"

Seeing the crowd gathering, Chu Ying realized his plan to provoke the fat man and find an opportunity to beat them up wouldn't work. Chu Xin inside the restaurant had definitely seen this, so he had to endure.

Just then, the crowd outside became noisy, and several angry voices were heard. Chu Ying's lips curled into a faint smile. These guys had arrived just in time, and the little brothers he had recruited were finally useful.

"Who the hell dares to mess with Brother Ying? Do you want to die?" Li Dong and Ah Biao pushed their way through the crowd. Although they hadn't seen Chu Ying, they recognized the Hummer, remembering that Chu Ying had driven this car down the mountain.

"How did you guys get here? Where's Huanzi?" Chu Ying frowned, finding the guys' mix of alcohol and sweat smell unbearable.

Li Dong said, "Brother Huan drank a bit too much and went back with Old Li and the others."

Ah Biao pointed at the middle-aged fat man and shouted, "Damn, you fat pig, did you offend Brother Ying? Apologize quickly!"

In the end, Li Dong and Ah Biao were just some idle ruffians from the countryside, usually only bullying the nearby villages. When Ling Siyi chose them to help with land acquisition in the villages, she didn't want to make a big fuss. If they knew the fat man's reputation in Green Mountain Town, Ah Biao wouldn't have dared to speak like that.

The fat man's snake-like eyes flashed with a fierce light, and he said coldly, "Brother Ying? What a big name! Since you're not planning to pay, don't blame me, Brother Fat Head Ma, for being impolite. Brothers, what are you waiting for? Don't you want to ride in a Hummer?"

"Brother Fat Head Ma!" Li Dong sucked in a cold breath, his face turning pale. Although he hadn't met Brother Fat Head Ma, he had heard of him. In Green Mountain Town, you could be unaware of the mayor, but not of Brother Fat Head Ma.

This fat man was a bully in Green Mountain Town, with over a hundred people under his command. All the dark forces in the town were under his control, and every shop had to pay him "protection fees" regularly or face closure.

Moreover, Brother Fat Head Ma had another identity: the cousin of Deputy Police Chief Ma Qingguang of Qingyang City. This was a true alliance between the police and the criminals. With this connection, who would dare to touch Brother Fat Head Ma?

After Brother Fat Head Ma revealed his identity, the onlookers quietly dispersed. No one wanted to get involved in such matters. Staying to watch the show would be foolish, and calling the police was out of the question. Besides, some of the police officers in the station were Brother Fat Head Ma's little brothers, who had joined through his connections.

"Brother Fat Head Ma, are you that powerful?" Chu Ying saw Li Dong and Ah Biao's faces change and asked with interest.

Li Dong whispered a few words in Chu Ying's ear, giving a brief introduction to Brother Fat Head Ma, and concluded, "A wise man doesn't fight a losing battle. This is Brother Fat Head Ma's territory. Let's go back and deal with this guy later."

Chu Ying inwardly sighed. He didn't want to leave, but the other side didn't intend to let him go. If it weren't for Chu Xin, these guys would have been beaten long ago. Why wait until now?

"How do you compare to your nephew, Ma Tao?" Chu Ying asked calmly.

Brother Fat Head Ma, who was feeling smug, was very satisfied with the crowd's reaction. He wanted this effect. Hearing Chu Ying's words, he looked at him in disbelief, "You know Ma Tao?"

Chu Ying smiled, "Seems like we have some connections."

Brother Fat Head Ma's face darkened. Although Ma Tao was his nephew, they didn't get along. The reason was simple: Ma Tao had always held him back from expanding into Qingyang City, which he found very frustrating. However, everything he had was given to him by Ma Tao's father, his cousin Ma Qingfeng, so he couldn't go too far.

If this guy really had connections with Ma Tao, it would be a problem. Beating him up was easy, but doing so would openly oppose Ma Tao. However, Brother Fat Head Ma was a man of pride. If he made a big show of coming here and then left quietly, he would lose face and wouldn't be able to continue his activities.

After a moment's thought, Brother Fat Head Ma took out his phone and dialed a number. After connecting, he put it on speaker and said straightforwardly, "Ma Tao? Your friend beat up your aunt today. What do you want to do about it?"

Ma Tao, who had failed to get what he wanted from the Ling sisters and was still angry, said, "If he beat her, so what? You decide!"

Being scolded by his nephew in front of so many people, Brother Fat Head Ma's pride was hurt. He coldly said, "Then don't blame me for not giving you face!"

He paused and turned to Chu Ying, "Brother Ying, you heard what Ma Tao said. What do you want to do about this?"

On the other end of the phone, Ma Tao's sinister laugh was heard, "So it's that scum. If Uncle can take him down, you'll have a place in Qingyang City. I'll take responsibility if he dies!"

Chu Ying thought it was bad. He had hoped to use this opportunity to escape, but Ma Tao not only hadn't learned his lesson but also wanted to kill him. It seemed he had to act today.

Hanging up the phone, Brother Fat Head Ma's face was cold, "Ma Tao wants me to give you a good welcome. Sorry!"

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