Chapter 476: Boss, don't you care about your image?
Lin Fan and Loli finally got a clue from Zheng Yang, a clue that is likely related to An Jincheng's disappearance.
Unfortunately, Zheng Yang did not know about the friend that An Jincheng mentioned to him years ago.
Lin Fan was worried that Zheng Yang might have missed something, so he asked again carefully, only to finally confirm that there was nothing useful to be found from Zheng Yang.
"Teacher Zheng, thank you so much for your cooperation." Lin Fan said with a smile.
Zheng Yang sighed and said, "Jin City has been missing for so many years, I often think of it and feel it's a pity. I hope you can find him."
Lin Fan said, "We will do our best."
Loli still felt a bit upset with Zheng Yang because years ago Zheng Yang concealed such an important clue. Although Zheng Yang claimed it was to avoid trouble and not affect his elderly father who had no one to care for him, she, as a police officer, found it hard to accept such a situation.
"Zheng Yang, if you had told us this back then, An Jincheng might have been found already!" Loli said discontentedly.
Zheng Yang was very embarrassed.
Lin Fan changed the topic and said, "Teacher Zheng, anyway, you have helped us, and now it's time for me to fulfill my promise. I will help you deal with the high-interest loan situation."
Zheng Yang immediately got excited and quickly said, "About this... Mr. Lin, I want to tell you, since you have money, why not just give them the 600 thousand, to avoid trouble. I know Mr. Lin is very strong, but they are the local bigshots here. It's said that a powerful dragon cannot suppress a local snake, it's better not to go against them."
Zheng Yang's concern was justified. He borrowed money from a local underground loan shark, whose owner is called Long the Fifth.
This Long the Fifth is not simple. He's the underground boss of Sanxue Town, owns a lot of businesses, including malls, hotels, nightclubs, etc., truly a local snake.
These local bosses generally have complex backgrounds. They dare to openly lend at high interest, which implies they must have powerful backing.
Even though Lin Fan has money, being on someone else's turf, if the other party utilizes local network, they can easily deal with Lin Fan.
Lin Fan smiled and said, "No worries, I'll go outside first to make a call."
Shortly after, Lin Fan finished his call and returned, saying to Loli, "Let's go, let's find Long the Fifth."
Zheng Yang smiled bitterly and said, "Are you really going to find Long the Fifth?"
Loli also felt a bit worried and suggested, "This Long the Fifth is indeed tough to deal with. How about I contact my colleagues in town? No matter how arrogant he is, he wouldn't dare to go against the police!"
Just as they were speaking, they suddenly heard the sound of cars outside.
Startled, Zheng Yang hurried to the doorway to look, and was shocked: "Not good, they are here again!"
Three cars arrived, led by a black Audi. The door of the Audi's rear seat opened, and a slim middle-aged man walked out, surrounded by a group of thugs. He had triangular eyes, a big gold tooth, a ruthless look, obviously not a good person.
Zheng Yang exclaimed, "It's him, he's Long the Fifth, he actually came in person!"
Long the Fifth came personally!
This indeed surprised Zheng Yang greatly. As an underground boss, it's rare for him to make an appearance himself. It seemed Lin Fan really angered them this time.
Beside Long the Fifth was a big man with scars on his face, the same man who previously came with people to collect the debt.
"Boss, it's this guy who injured me, and this woman, they injured two of our people!" The big man pointed at Lin Fan and Loli.
Long the Fifth glared with his triangular eyes, sizing up Lin Fan and Loli.
"Young man, daring to injure my people on my turf, you're the first to do so. Old Jia was my best fighter, the fact that you could defeat him so easily, you indeed have some skills. I couldn't resist coming over to see for myself." Long the Fifth stared at Lin Fan.
Lin Fan said calmly, "I prefer reasoning with people, but it's a shame these idiots forced us to fight, can't blame us!"
Long the Fifth said, "Reasoning, huh? Okay, I'll reason with you. Have you ever borrowed money from a bank, young man?"
Lin Fan said, "No."
Lin Fan really never borrowed money. Even during his poorest days in college, he never used student loans, just worked odd jobs to earn money, finishing college that way. After graduation, although his earnings weren't high, he couldn't afford a house or car, or get married, he could still support himself. He never borrowed money.
Long the Fifth said, "Even if you never borrowed money, you should know, borrowing from a bank means repaying the loan on time, or there will be penalty interest. This is the rule, even banks follow this rule. Do you agree?"
Lin Fan nodded, "That's indeed the case."
Long the Fifth said, "This Zheng Yang borrowed money from us but kept delaying repayment. According to the rules, imposing penalty interest on him is only natural, isn't it? I heard from Old Jia you refuse to pay the 600 thousand - isn't that unreasonable?"
Lin Fan chuckled, "You don't need to use banks as a shield. You've privately set unreasonable interest rates, which is loan sharking. As far as I know, this is openly illegal. Zheng Yang originally borrowed 30 thousand. Even if he delayed repayment, causing penalty interest, there's no reason it should increase to 600 thousand. If the penalty interest is reasonable, I would accept; unreasonable loan sharking, I won't accept."
"Boss, I'm not lying to you, this kid is too arrogant!" The big man beside said indignantly.
Long the Fifth's expression turned grim as he sneered, "Kid, in this place, do you really want to talk reasonable or unreasonable with me? Let me tell you, in Sanxue Town, I am the law! If I say he owes 600 thousand, he owes 600 thousand. If I say he owes 1 million, he must repay it in full. I set the rules!"
Lin Fan said, "Really, who gave you the courage to act so recklessly?"
Long the Fifth said, "Kid, ever heard the saying, 'a powerful dragon cannot suppress a local snake'? You, an outsider, dare to challenge me, do you really not know your place? Do you believe me if I say I can make a call and have you locked up for two days?"
Lin Fan said, "Oh, for what wrongdoing would I be locked up for two days?"
Long the Fifth said, "Injure my people, isn't that enough? Kid, I see you're strong, so I reasoned with you. Don't refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit. If you repay the loan, I'll let the matter drop today. Otherwise, I'll ruin you, and don't think you can leave this small town!"
Lin Fan shook his head, "Threatening me won't work, even if the emperor comes, my standpoint remains the same. I won't succumb to loan sharking."
"This kid truly is stubborn and oblivious!" The big man beside unhappily said, Lin Fan must be tired of living.
Long the Fifth's expression became uglier. As the underground boss of Sanxue Town, who didn't give way when faced with him, it was good if they weren't scared urine, but Lin Fan was not scared at all. Where did his majesty as the boss go? Didn't he care about face!
Not to mention in front of his group of men, suddenly there was a guy who wasn't afraid at all of their boss, it suddenly seemed like the boss wasn't as formidable as before.
Long the Fifth was furious, immediately pulling out his phone: "Kid, just you wait!"
At this moment, Loli said coldly, "What, Long the Fifth, you want to call the police? How fortunate, I am the police!"