Chapter 37: Chapter 37 Li Xiaoyao's Chivalry

Lian Ping's head was swimming from the beating by Li Xiaoyao. At first, he thought of resisting, but after a while, he didn't even have the strength to dodge.Li Xiaoyao casually threw the disfigured Lian Ping to the ground; Lian Ping's face was as swollen as a pig's head.

Li Xiaoyao looked down at his blood-stained clothes, squatted down, and said, "You've dirtied my clothes."

Seeing Li Xiaoyao squat down, Lian Ping was startled and instinctively stepped back, fearfully saying, "Don't hit me, don't hit me."

Lian Ping was completely scared by Li Xiaoyao. Li Xiaoyao patted his shoulder and said, "Don't worry, I'm a reasonable person, I won't just hit anyone."

The onlookers heard Li Xiaoyao's words and found it extremely odd.

You call that reasonable? You call this not hitting anyone at the drop of a hat?

The man has been beaten into a pig's head, and you still have the nerve to say that?

Li Xiaoyao pointed at the fresh blood on his clothes and said, "See this? This is your blood. You've dirtied my clothes, now you have to pay up."

Lian Ping's voice trembled as he said, "I'll pay."

Li Xiaoyao nodded, clearly satisfied, and declared, "This piece of clothing isn't expensive, it's just 300,000."

To treat others with their own methods is the principle Li Xiaoyao lives by.

You charge 100,000 for a piece of clothing? Then I'll charge even more!

Hearing Li Xiaoyao say a piece of clothing was 300,000, Lian Ping nearly spat out blood. The surrounding onlookers were also speechless.

However, once they learned the entire background of the incident, they didn't dislike Li Xiaoyao's blatant extortion.

On the contrary, they felt it was entirely brought about by Lian Ping's own doing.

In the face of Li Xiaoyao's outrageous demand, Lian Ping dared not resist and complied, "I'll give, I'll give, but I don't have that much cash on me."

Li Xiaoyao pointed to the briefcase on the table that contained 100,000 and said, "I'll keep this 100,000 first. For the remaining 200,000, write me an IOU."

While Li Xiaoyao was talking, Zhao Si had someone bring over paper and pen. Li Xiaoyao threw the pen and paper to Lian Ping and instructed, "Write it, and put your thumbprint on it after."

Lian Ping didn't dare to refuse. He crouched on the ground, writing out the IOU for 200,000 word by word, then signed his name and stamped his thumbprint.

Li Xiaoyao pocketed the IOU and said, "You have three days to come up with the money. Now, you can roll out of here."

Lian Ping dragged his broken, battered body and fled the place as if escaping.

The matter was resolved, and Li Xiaoyao had also extorted an extra 200,000; this deal wasn't a loss.

The onlookers, seeing no more excitement, dispersed. Lan Cai stood beside Lin Yuanyuan, frowning at Li Xiaoyao.

Lin Yuanyuan, however, looked at Li Xiaoyao with ardent admiration, "Cai'er, you have such a bold subordinate, daring to beat up the young master of the Lian family and extorting 200,000. What kind of background does your subordinate have?"

Lan Cai said dejectedly, "I don't know either."

Lin Yuanyuan's eyes grew brighter as she spoke, "He really is an interesting person."

Li Xiaoyao paid no attention to Lan Cai and the others; he closed the briefcase on the table and waved at the beaten waiter. The waiter came over and thanked Li Xiaoyao, "Thank you."

"Don't thank me. I just can't stand animals who think they can treat people like dirt just because they have a little money," Li Xiaoyao shoved the briefcase into his hands, "After this incident, you obviously can't keep working here. Take this money, find a new place, and get a new job."

The waiter shook his head repeatedly, "I can't take this money."

"If I told you to hold it, just hold it. Don't dawdle like a nagging woman." Li Xiaoyao stuffed the suitcase into his hands, patted his shoulder, and asked, "By the way, what's your name?"

The server was moved, and his eyes reddened slightly. Hearing Li Xiaoyao's question, he said, "Ye Qiusheng, my name is Ye Qiusheng."

Li Xiaoyao stroked his chin and smacked his lips, "That's a good name. Your parents must be cultured people."

Ye Qiusheng looked down at the leather suitcase full of money and asked, "Big brother, what is your name?"

"Li Xiaoyao, the 'Xiaoyao' that means free and unfettered."

Ye Qiusheng nodded vigorously, gazed firmly at Li Xiaoyao, and said, "Brother Li, I'll definitely pay you back this money. The kindness you showed today, I'll also repay it, without fail!"

Li Xiaoyao looked at the young man, somewhat surprised, and with a smile, he patted his shoulder and said, "Alright, I'll wait for you. But for now, you better leave quickly. The guy I beat up is probably no ordinary person. Once he comes, it won't be easy for you to leave."

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Li Xiaoyao laughed, "He wouldn't dare do anything to me, don't worry about me."

"Brother Li, then I'm off." After speaking, Ye Qiusheng picked up the leather suitcase and quickly left.

Li Xiaoyao watched Ye Qiusheng leave. Zhao Si was standing by, having overheard the entire conversation between the two, and then he remarked, "You've really got a knightly spirit, little brother."

Li Xiaoyao, watching Ye Qiusheng's retreating figure, said, "As a person, you always have to do something. Even knowing that what you do may bring some trouble, you can't just avoid it because it's troublesome. Otherwise, I wouldn't be me."

Zhao Si's eyes lit up upon hearing Li Xiaoyao's words, and he said, "Well said, brother. Those words resonate with me. Let's go, let's find another place to continue drinking. This place is too upscale, can't really enjoy the drinks."

Li Xiaoyao also smiled. He thought Zhao Si was an interesting person, very much to his liking.

Lan Cai had always been observing Li Xiaoyao from a distance, her understanding of him only beginning today. Yet, she could distinctly feel that Li Xiaoyao was a very responsible man.

He might be somewhat flippant with his words, but he had a very upright heart and carried an aura of an honorable warrior.

In these restless times, it's rare to see someone who would draw their sword to help at the sight of injustice.

But Li Xiaoyao still carried that righteousness within him.

This was a rare quality, and it was because of this warrior's spirit that Lan Cai held Li Xiaoyao in high regard.

"Cai'er, what are you daydreaming about? Come on, help me cut the cake," Lin Yuanyuan said, taking Lan Cai's arm affectionately.

Her train of thought interrupted, Lan Cai smiled helplessly and said, "Alright, alright, I'll help you cut."

Lin Yuanyuan, holding Lan Cai's hand, came to a towering cake surrounded by well-wishers.

Lin Yuanyuan closed her eyes to make a wish. After a few seconds, she opened her eyes, bent slightly, and blew out all the candles on the cake.

Lan Cai whispered in her ear, "What wish did you make?"

Lin Yuanyuan smiled slyly, "Guess."

Lan Cai laughed, "Definitely to find a boyfriend soon, right?"

"Nah, I'm not that cliché. My wish, you see, is for you to find a boyfriend soon," Lin Yuanyuan said, giggling.

Lan Cai shook her head, "I don't want to rush into a relationship so early."

Holding her hand, Lin Yuanyuan said, "I know you're a busy woman, sacrificing love for your career. Oh, by the way, come to my room later, I have something cool to show you."

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