Chapter 93: Extortion
Huang Xu’s desire to survive was very strong, so he was very cooperative when working with the two other men outside to deal with the main driver’s door.
However, this guy was just a little unlucky. When the car overturned, his right hand somehow got caught in a position that baffled even he himself and that caused him to sustain a mild contusion. As a result, there was no way his right hand was able to exert any strength at all.
When Wang Yan saw that Huang Xu had one arm hanging limply, he did not dare to be too rough. He was practically clamping Huang Xu’s entire upper body as he dragged the latter out of the car. The 911 driver’s space was small and narrow, so the man’s body was subjected to bumps and collisions while being pulled out, and such a torturous position made him perspire profusely.
Fortunately, the rescuers still managed to drag Huang Xu out of the car right before the moment where the interior of the car really started to burn.
As there was no one left in the car, it was easy to put out the fire. The guys with the fire extinguishers sprayed at the interior of the car and quickly put out all dangerous sources.
On the other side, Chen Yuhang escaped from danger very early… No, he was not faced with any danger at all. He was just a little uncomfortable staying in a hanging position.
After the rescue, everyone wanted to raise both arms and cheer, but upon catching sight of the “tragic situation” of the two 911s, well, it just did not seem appropriate to do so….
Everyone could only pat one another on the shoulders as they gathered around to exchange friendly greetings and brag about their achievements.
Huang Xu was physically unscathed, but emotionally unstable. Looking at his beloved car, he was filled with sorrow. However, when he recalled the despair and helplessness he felt at the moment of the car accident, he felt fortunate instead, for he had survived such an accident
So he locked his left arm tightly around Wang Yan, and refused to let go as if his life depended on Wang Yan. It was simply impossible to pry his hands apart.
“Wang, there’s no need to say anything more. From now on, you are my blood brother. If there’s good food, you will eat first. If there’s a beautiful woman, you will have her first. If I say as much as a single ‘no’ to you, then I am really a frigging dog grass! ”
To hell with you, what kind of name was that?
“Let go, let go, you have to let go first… ”
Wang Yan was filled with disgust. Godd*mn it, a frigging grown man rubbing his snot and tears everywhere. Bro, do I look like a close gay friend of yours?
If it had not been such an inconvenient situation, Wang Yan would love to tug at Huang Xu’s hair and yank it all away.
There was a girl also waiting for him to comfort her. Could this guy be any more undiscerningly ignorant?
And he was not alone. Brother Wang, Little Fatso and the others had all come to surround Wang Yan, patting him on his shoulders and back warmly and enthusiastically.
“Brother, how should we address you? Awesome, really so awesome! ”
“Oh my freaking god! Bro, you almost scared the shit out of me. Tearing down the car door with bare hands! Was it only 10 seconds?”
“Not even that long! ” Brother Wang was in high spirits as he spoke, and his spittle was flying everywhere, “I saw everything with my own eyes. It took him five seconds max. Precisely and quickly, breaking and snapping, then half of the car body was shattered into pieces!”
Someone touched the big hole on the car and exclaimed in wonder, “What the hell, this was broken off by force. The vehicle frame of the car has gone entirely out of shape…”
“Brother, you are not only aggressive, but also downright righteous! Completely! ”
“Xu Zi, you’re really blessed with all the luck in the world. If it weren’t for these brothers, by the time the car burns up on the inside, even if you don’t die, you’ll still end up with a scarred body. ”
“that’s right. You have to thank the dude, Wang. That was really a close call! ”
“Yes, yes… ”
Huang Xu finally recovered his senses and was able to stabilize his footing.
He turned around to look at his beloved car and felt the lingering fear deepening. Therefore, his gratitude towards Wang Yan culminated.
“Wang, there’s no point in saying too many words of thanks. I’ll prepare a big gift for you when I get back. Just you wait!”
Huang Xu patted his chest with a very serious expression.
“No, I appreciate your kindness, but I…””
“I know, I know. Brother, you’re not short of money!”
Huang Xu did not let Wang Yan finish his sentence and interrupted excitedly, “But whether you’re short of money or not, that’s your business. You saved my life, so I have to show my gratitude. Let’s put aside any unhappiness that we have in the past, you have to give me face on this account! ”
In his heart, Huang Xu was very clear about the latter’s intention. The real reason why Wang Yan would put in so much effort to save him was entirely because of Lin Weiwei.
But objectively speaking, Wang Yan did save his life. So on one hand, he was really grateful, and on the other hand, he needed to save his face.
So many people saw Wang Yan saving you with their own eyes. If you are just going to dismiss it lightly without showing your gratitude, do you think you will be able to gain a firm foothold in this circle in the future?!
Anyone who talked about this incident would say, “He’s just an ingrate who not only shows no appreciation for people’s help, but will cause hurt to the other person instead… ”
That was it for him. His reputation would be ruined right away.
Therefore, Huang Xu took this very seriously. Although the greater part of him being serious about it was because he needed to save his face, it was still the fact that it was true about him being serious about it.
There was only one problem: it was very difficult to choose a thank-you gift for Wang Yan.
In Huang Xu’s heart, he knew that young master Wang was ultra rich, and his family background and fortune were probably much better than Huang Xu’s.
After an intense round of contemplation, a bright idea struck him.
“How about this? I have a second-hand BMW 320 with a mileage of 20,000 kilometers, and it is in good condition. Tomorrow, we can go and transfer the ownership! ”
“Don’t be in a hurry to refuse. I know that you don’t stay for long whenever you are in the capital. When you’re not here, you can leave it with little Liu Li. Whenever she goes out to run errands, she will have a means of transportation… Okay, it’s settled then! ”
That car was Huang Xu’s birthday present when he turned 18 years old. It had been a long time since he had driven it.
A second-hand 320 could not be sold for much money at all. Besides, he also felt that driving it himself did not make him look high-class enough. But it would just be collecting dust if he were to leave it there untouched, so why not just give it out as a gift to return the favor?
On the surface, it was said to be for Wang Yan, but in reality, it was meant as a gift for little Liu Li. This was what it meant by catering to someone’s likes!
Smart!
This dude was really freaking smart!
After finishing what he wanted to say, Huang Xu could not help but want to praise himself with a thumbs up. He smiled brilliantly.
However, Wang Yan did not intend to accept it.
What a joke. The first car he was going to give Liu Li was actually a second-hand car?!
Even if it was a new car, it still would not do. Did it seem like something you would do?!
Brother, are you short of cash?
Just as he was about to refuse, Wang Yan’s was struck by a sudden thought.
Eh?
It seemed like there was something he could play with, no?
Just as Wang Yan was about to reject Huang Xu, he had a slight change of mind and immediately changed the look on his face.
“I definitely can’t accept the car. We’re friends after all, how could you mock at me like that? Brother Huang, if you really feel bad about it, why don’t you just treat me to a meal?”
“No, no!” Huang Xu shook his head repeatedly and said, “Treating everyone to a meal is a must. But, these are two completely different matters, we have to settle them on separate accounts! ”
“I’m fine with it, I’m fine with it! ”
Without a change in countenance, Wang Yan swung the little bamboo stick he had in his hands. Then very innocently, he laughed.
“I’ve always been interested in the imperial cuisine in the Capital, but I know nothing about it at all, so I can’t pick a good place. Brother Huang, please arrange a meal with flavors unique to this cuisine and the both of us shall drink until we’re drunk! We shall do away with all the ‘thank you’s too, and just have some heart-to-heart talk… ”
“Brother Wang is so righteous! ”
Without waiting for Huang Xu to speak, the people around them all gave Wang Yan a thumbs-up sign.
“Saving someone in a time of crisis, not claiming credit and without a hint of arrogance, what noble righteousness! ”
“Man! ”
“Xu Zi, in my opinion, you should just grant the man his wish and reserve a table at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse!”
“I think this works for me too. It is mainly to thank Brother Wang, and the rest of these guys shall be your escorts.”
“Sure! Those who have survived a severest crisis can expect blessings in the days to come. This is worthy of a celebration!”
To hell with you guys!
Huang Xu’s smile suddenly froze. He was dumbfounded.
What nonsense are you all spouting, and what kind of trouble are you guys trying to stir?
You guys are supposed to settle this matter without spending money, but the whole bunch of you are now ganging up to corner me into going to the state guesthouse…
There are more than twenty of you. Do you guys have any freaking idea how freaking much money that is going to cost me?!
However, being pushed to this point, there was no way Huang Xu could say no.
So, he could only clench his teeth and pat his chest in agreement, “Deal! When we get back, I will make the reservation. Tomorrow night it will be, and all you brothers are invited!”
“Alright! ”
The bunch of busybodies cheered boisterously. They were extremely warm towards Wang Yan and were all enthusiastically expressing their wish to propose a toast to him, and were all hoping that he would respond to them favorably.
Boss Wang responded humbly. He was calm and collected in the face of all the fawning and attention, as if he was all benign and open-hearted.
In reality?
Looking at the system notification, his heart was about to burst from all the laughing inwardly.
[You used the Gourmet Extortion card on Huang Xu and successfully extorted a delicious meal. The final reward will be 30-50 times the actual cost according to the setting of the banquet.]
The State Guesthouse!
If I don’t take the chance to drink to my heart’s content with you guys, I will be putting this highly-reputed place to shame!
1982 MAOTAI, Coccola 1986. Go ahead and order whatever you want, if I frown even the slightest bit, I’ll concede defeat!