Return of the King, Dominating the City
Chapter 40 - 40 39 Let Dad Take A Look

40: Chapter 39: Let Dad Take A Look 40: Chapter 39: Let Dad Take A Look “Hmph, the people nowadays have no conscience at all, they can betray anything for a mere profit, they can no longer be called human beings,” Song Yun said coldly, his gaze then shifting to the middle-aged man.

“Today, I’m in a good mood and don’t want to argue over this matter too much.

Just say it, how much money do you want?”

Just as he was about to pull out duct tape to seal the mouth of this youngster in front of him from utter humiliation by Song Yun’s words, he heard Song Yun unexpectedly soften, and the middle-aged man was stunned.

Then, a cunning look flashed across his face, but he quickly suppressed it, as it was critical not to let them see him reveling in his villainy.

He glanced at his wife, and the two of them stepped back a few steps, whispering in discussion about how much they planned to scam from the young man.

“Song Yun, this matter wasn’t our fault to begin with, why should we have to pay?” Li Shishi clearly couldn’t stand it anymore, her voice filled with indignation.

Showing weakness now would confirm that the old woman was indeed hit by them, wouldn’t it?

How could Miss Li Shishi, who has always been proud and lofty from a young age, swallow such humiliation?

“What?

If I don’t give them money, should we just stand here and argue until nightfall?” Song Yun sighed, “Besides, look how many people have gathered around.

If someone with intentions takes this story and spins it, your company’s reputation will take a hit, not just a little bit.

By then, the image you’ve built up could collapse—it’s not worth it.”

Hearing Song Yun speak this way, Li Shish frowned and stopped talking.

She understood very well his approach, but thinking about having to compensate these scoundrels made her incredibly annoyed.

Who let them scam so professionally?

This place not only lacked surveillance cameras, but there were also very few witnesses.

Moreover, due to being kidnapped previously, some high-level executives had become crafty, continuously causing her trouble in the company.

Sima Zhao’s intentions were clear to everyone—simply planning a coup.

If today’s incident blew up, the executives would start calling for a board meeting again.

While Song Yun saw the couple discussing how much they should compensate, a sneer grew inside him.

He hadn’t planned to let this matter go today; succumbing to this unfair extortion was not in his character.

If it was truly our side that had hit her, I’d take out the cash and pay off without a word.

But now that you’re trying to blackmail me, that’s unacceptable.

I’ve never been a fool.

While Song Yun was comforting Li Shishi, numerous shoppers had gathered around, attracted by the commotion.

With many onlookers, the middle-aged couple grew bolder.

The middle-aged man turned with a stern face, “Since you admit my mother was hit by you, I won’t extort you.

My mother has hypertension and diabetes, and I really don’t know where she’s feeling unwell.

Here’s what—just give us US$ 150,000 and let’s end this matter.

Young man, what do you think?”

“What the hell, US$ 150,000, why don’t you just rob a bank?” The young man who had been educated by Song Yun spoke up angrily as soon as the other party finished talking.

Li Shishi was stunned by their reply, originally thinking a thousand or so would be enough, but these people were taking a high-end route, asking for even more money.

Even Song Yun frowned—though earning money was easy for him, he didn’t want to give his money away for no reason.

But then upon reflection, he scoffed.

“Oh, you want US$ 150,000?” Seeing the other party nod, Song Yun continued, “That’s not much, I spend more than this on a dinner drink.” Song Yun said lightly, as if it was a trivial matter.

Hearing Song Yun mention he spent more on a drink than what they asked, the middle-aged couple was extremely frustrated.

Considering Song Yun’s attire, none of it was branded with Adidas or Nike, yet he turned out to be a hidden ‘Gao Fushuai’.

Then again, they thought, if he wasn’t someone wealthy, how could he bring such a beautiful celestial woman to such an upscale mall?

“Yes, right, US$ 150,000 truly isn’t a lot.

If my mother has really suffered internal injuries from the hit, this amount won’t even be enough,” the middle-aged woman said.

“However, since you are admitting your mistake actively, we won’t ask for additional lost wages.

You should know, my husband and I are managers in a top-500 national enterprise, our minute-by-minute earnings are substantial.

Just give us another $50,000, and we can settle this matter.”

Hearing them shamelessly ask for more money made Li Shishi’s blood boil; she had never been bullied like this in her life.

She was about to confront them when she noticed Song Yun had grabbed her hand.

“So altogether, I need to give you US$ 150,000, right?” Song Yun asked with a smile.

“Yes, that’s US$ 150,000.

But it’s fine if you don’t carry that much cash, a bit less and consider it our loss.

Oh dear, there aren’t many good-hearted people like us these days.”

“I indeed don’t have so much cash on hand, but I have some in my card, shall I go withdraw it for you?” Song Yun said, looking directly at the old woman lying on the ground.

But the old woman looked down, clearly guilty.

Hearing Song Yun mention taking out his bank card, their eyes suddenly lit up, and they hurriedly stepped forward, attempting to snatch it.

“Hey, hey, hey, you’re really interesting, I didn’t say I wouldn’t pay you, why are you so eager to start fighting?” Song Yun stepped back and watched them with an amused look.

“My old mother is still lying on the ground, how could I not be anxious?

Just give me the card and I’ll withdraw the money myself.” Unable to seize it, the middle-aged man said coldly, agitated.

“Are you trying to renege?”

“Renege?

You guessed right, I was planning to do just that today.”

“US$ 150,000, you’ve lived long enough, but your demands are truly outrageous!”

“I originally thought about settling things calmly, ready to take this loss quietly, but I didn’t expect you to start making such major demands.

You really think there’s no evidence?”

“I was just messing with you, and you took it seriously.” At this moment, Song Yun’s whole face, his eyes wide, was fiercely intimidating.

“What… what do you mean?”

Intimidated by Song Yun’s roar, the middle-aged couple’s faces instantly went pale.

“My phone contains all the videos of you extorting us.

Did you really think I’m dumb?

I initially thought to take pretty photos of my wife, who would have thought it’d also capture you guys.

No worries, even though the store lacks surveillance, I’ve provided everything,” Song Yun took out his phone, shook it at them with a cold laugh.

“Do you want to take a look?”

When the spectators heard Song Yun say this, they finally understood what was really going on, and they began commenting about the middle-aged couple.

“It’s shocking how many scammers are around these days,” said a young girl, hugging her boyfriend’s waist.

“Yes, but I’ll protect you,” the young boy said, patting his chest.

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“Shishi, call the police now, and when they arrive, we’ll have a good talk with these three.

Extorting US$ 150,000, they must be sentenced to a few years at least,” Song Yun confidently told Li Shishi.

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