Chapter 5: Debt Collection

Looking at the smiling expression and the transfer of 10,000 yuan, Li Tianyang felt a warmth in his heart. He knew that Lin Ruyu came from a well-off family, but she had never squandered her family's money. The 10,000 yuan she lent him was most likely her hard-earned salary.

After graduation, Lin Ruyu pursued a master's degree and, due to her specialization, was specially recruited into the Navy, where she worked on a warship with a displacement of nearly 10,000 tons

Just after adding as a friend, a transfer notification from Lin Ruyu popped up in the chat window, amounting to a full 10,000 yuan. Subsequently, the other party sent a smiling emoji.

High-voltage electric baton, compound pulley bow, American bald eagle, these are the preferred options, but procuring the American bald eagle is somewhat troublesome

He once entertained the idea of pursuing Lin Ruyu, but ever since the death of his parents and the decline of his family's fortunes, he has been in a state of despair, burying that unrequited love deep within his heart

During his university years, he indeed participated in the experimental group organized by Lin Ruyu, working tirelessly day and night. Later, that experiment received accolades from the school

"Li Tianyang? It's me, Lin Ruyu." A girl's voice came from the other end of the phone, sweet and gentle, a voice that could make one's ears feel enchanted

They all talk about being tight on funds and other such nonsense, which in plain terms means they have no money. Moreover, a few individuals have chosen to turn a blind eye and have not responded at all.

The remaining aspect is the source of funds for stockpiling items

Having experienced the apocalypse, Li Tianyang no longer cares about the facades of these inconsequential people

Beep

Li Tianyang is truly not a good friend; I am about to get married and he is asking me for money. Isn't this pushing me to a dead end

This call came somewhat unexpectedly; during his university years, he had little interaction with Lin Ruyu, and he did not anticipate that she would actually know his phone number, which truly surprised him

Those who do not repay their debts yet criticize others are truly despicable

In the Military Museum of the South China Sea, there are genuine artifacts. He recalls that after the great chaos of the last generation, some criminals stormed into the military museum to loot.

There are indeed quite a few items there, but the ammunition is limited, with only a few rounds of each caliber displayed, all secured behind bulletproof glass. However, for Li Tianyang, who possesses the ability to capture images, this is not a problem at all

"No need to be polite, good friends should share blessings and face difficulties together. Let's leave it at that for now." Lin Ruyu's sweet voice carried sincerity, and before Li Tianyang could say anything, she hung up the phone.

After sending the debt collection message, Li Tianyang first took a shower

He was about to retort when a call came in from an unknown number

I truly misjudged the situation at the time; do I really seem like someone who does not repay debts

Hello?" Li Tianyang answered the phone

In the early days of the apocalypse, the authorities still had a certain level of control. If someone recklessly attempted to raid the military for supplies, they would likely be shot to pieces before even reaching the entrance

He casually fabricated a reason for being trapped in his own stocks, now urgently needing money to recover his losses, sending them one by one

However, at that time, he was assisting Lin Ruyu not for the purpose of learning, but simply to have some interaction with the girl he had a crush on

Li Tianyang was taken aback; he initially thought it was a call regarding a delivery or something similar, but it turned out to be his university classmate Lin Ruyu.

The so-called classmates are merely a group of individuals who resent your poverty, fear your wealth, and occasionally reach out to you out of concern that you may be doing better than they are

He opened WeChat on his phone, found the friend request from Lin Ruyu, and chose to accept it

I told him early on not to touch the stocks, but now he wants to recover his losses. I won't pay him back for the time being, and it's for his own good!

I am currently drifting at sea every day, and even with my salary, I have no place to spend it, so having money in hand is of little use, so please don't be polite. Back when we were in school, we were in the same experimental group, and you helped me a lot during that time. I will add you on WeChat shortly; please accept it so I can transfer the money to you. You can return it to me whenever you are more financially comfortable; it's no problem.

The vulture is an efficient pneumatic rifle, and Li Tianyang has seen an introduction to this air gun online

Li Tianyang once used a textbook to cover his face at the desk, staring blankly at the delicate profile that was gently brushed by the breeze from outside

Li Tianyang glanced at his account balance, which was only around 500,000. The daytime purchases had consumed more than half of his savings, and all that his parents left him was an empty factory lot.

Hastily dispelling those complicated feelings, Li Tianyang inquired about Lin Ruyu's situation

Li Tianyang remembered that someone had boasted about such things on the Cat Pushing Forum; as long as he could find those few buyers and offer them some benefits, he would naturally be able to contact the seller

He did not inform Lin Ruyu about the impending apocalypse; now, if he were to share this with others, he would surely be regarded as mentally ill. As for whether Lin Ruyu can survive in the apocalypse, that will depend solely on her fate

Until the very last moment before his death in his previous life, his mind was constantly swirling with memories from his life and the * illustrations * in books, with the most profound impression being the delicate and refined profile of Lin Ruyu.

After some thought, Li Tianyang recalled that several university classmates owed him money

This piece of land is indeed worth several million and can be mortgaged, but it is already too late today; tomorrow, I can go and ask someone.

After finishing my shower, I glanced at my phone and saw a few replies from my classmates

Lin Ruyu noticed that Li Tianyang was reluctant to accept the payment for a long time. After repeatedly sending messages to urge him, Li Tianyang no longer offered any explanations and directly clicked to accept the payment

Li Tianyang was directly amused by anger; not only did these people refuse to pay back the money, but they also made sarcastic remarks.

If there were an opportunity to meet Lin Ruyu in the apocalypse, he would certainly repay the other party, even compensating for the regrets of that past relationship. However, for now, he can only take care of himself

Due to the special nature of her work, she rarely has the opportunity to go online, and as a result, she has almost no contact with her classmates

This air gun is originally from the United States and has a tremendous power comparable to the Model 64 pistol

In his previous life, he was relatively easy to talk to and lent out a considerable amount of money. To maintain his classmates' dignity, he never found the courage to ask for repayment.

As a reborn individual, he is not lacking in ways to make money. His choice to accept payment is more out of self-preservation; having an additional 10,000 yuan worth of supplies provides greater security in the apocalypse

"By the way, how did you know my phone number?" Li Tianyang couldn't help but ask

Items such as batons, pepper spray, and self-defense pens are readily available for purchase

"I just checked the class group and heard them say that you seem to be in need of money. I asked others for your phone number. Are you facing some difficulties? If you need money..." Lin Ruyu replied

In the class group, there is also quite a bit of information. Upon opening it, I found that it was those few classmates who owe money, chattering away.

The firearm can be equipped with a high-magnification scope, capable of easily penetrating the human body within twenty meters and causing absolutely effective lethal damage within fifty meters

Li Tianyang understood Lin Ruyu's meaning and quickly declined, while a surge of inexplicable anger rose within him. The person named Wang Chunlei was precisely the one he had just been trying to collect a debt from.

"No need, really no need..." Li Tianyang quickly declined

Li Tianyang furrowed his brows, and suddenly a flash of inspiration crossed his mind

Indeed, I can't believe I once considered him a buddy, yet he is so insistent about such a small amount of money

Lin Ruyu comes from a well-off family, possessing both beauty and intelligence. Coupled with her sweet voice and kind nature, she is a star at school and the dream girl of countless young men

As for the best weapon for self-defense in the apocalypse, it is undoubtedly the American-style Iaido, but those items are all stored in the military's armory