Chapter 1: Debt Collection

I picked up a wooden plaque and took a look at it. It was quite exquisite, with intricate patterns drawn in red lines on it, somewhat abstract, making it impossible to discern what the design was. However, in the midst of the lines, there was a large character "Good" encircled!

The big fool did not know when he had already gotten off the car and was walking towards that small building

As for the work that can be arranged for restoration, I disdain the position of a security guard in a government agency. In my heyday, I was a prominent figure dominating a street near the school. How could I return to my hometown and stoop to being a security guard watching the gate? I cannot bear to lose face in this regard! Therefore, I simply accepted the subsidy provided by the state, amounting to several tens of thousands of yuan, and chose not to occupy this security guard position.

The little girl gasped again, and her whole being became frozen in place

Da Sha nodded repeatedly in agreement, saying, "Good idea, this is the only way you can repay Huang Pangzi's money. Otherwise, you might as well sell a kidney; I hear they are quite valuable and can buy more than just an iPhone"

I thought I was home, but when I opened my eyes and took a look, I couldn't help but be taken aback

Following the information provided by Huang Pangzi, Dashan and I arrived at the location, where we saw a solitary little mud-and-straw house standing on the hillside, leaning at an angle, as if it could be blown down by a stronger wind

At this moment, the sky has completely darkened

This is called fishing with a long line, do you understand? I explained, as long as we let him survive and he pays back in the future, we will receive a ten percent commission, which amounts to thirty thousand. Overall, isn't it still profitable?

Da Sha immediately adopted the demeanor of a home invader, shouting loudly, "Debt collection!"

I was about to lose my temper, but the little girl unexpectedly turned and ran away. After a few steps, she reached the door and turned back with a beaming smile, saying: "Big brother, remember, my name is Feng Tian. I will definitely repay the debt I owe you!"

My grandfather believes that my lack of interest in studying is due to Chen Guizi's inappropriate remarks at my first birthday banquet, which brought bad luck. As a result, he harbors a deep resentment towards Chen Guizi, striking him every time they meet. Ultimately, he ended up forcing Chen Guizi to move away to escape.

When engaging in business, I took some precautions, specifically placing a few steel pipes for fighting in the car just in case, and left the weaker member, Four-Eyes, at home, going only with Big Fool to collect the debt.

I felt a sense of doubt in my heart, quickened my pace to catch up with the big fool, blocked his way, and was just about to speak. However, upon seeing his expression, I couldn't help but be startled

My name is Su Ling, I am twenty-three years old, male, currently unmarried, and I am the owner of a small company. My two childhood friends, Four Eyes and Big Fool, are the second and third owners respectively

The big fool scratched his head and said: "Look, he is almost dead, and this shabby house is not worth much if sold. I think this time the debt is definitely not going to be recovered!"

This is simply too much to bear!

I drove the car on the way here, and on the way back, Big Fool drove while I secretly took a nap.

You might say, isn't there a military academy

The military is truly a place that builds character, making me tall and strong, with a solid foundation. Taking on eight opponents is not a problem. However, there is one major issue: standing guard in formation and shouting every day does not teach me any practical life skills! After spending a few years in the military, although I made some lifelong friends, upon demobilization, I found myself directly unemployed.

At that moment, after enduring numerous obstacles on the table, I had finally managed to grab a bright red hundred-yuan bill and was just about to bring it to my mouth when a person suddenly squeezed out from the crowd. With an expression akin to a starving dog seeing a meat bone, his eyes gleamed with a green light as he loudly proclaimed, "This child possesses the rare Yangming Li Fire fate, with abundant energy and a complete spirit, impervious to all evils. He is naturally destined to partake in the profession of a celestial master. If he learns the art of ghost-catching and exorcism from me, he will surely achieve great success within ten years!" After saying this, he even pulled out a small hand drum from his bosom and forcefully shoved it into my hands.

The building has only three stories, yet it is quite long, with many rooms. The rows of glass windows are all dark, with only a faint yellow light coming from a room at the far left end.

My father had no choice; he was afraid that if I graduated from high school and failed to get into university, I would end up wandering aimlessly in society and possibly land myself in prison. So, he used his connections to send me off to the military.

Forget it, I shouldn't argue with a young girl. I touched the good person card on my chest, hesitated for quite a while, and ultimately couldn't bring myself to take it down and exchange it for a book. This can be considered a result of my efforts, so I will just take it with me.

The little girl dropped the bowl of porridge in her hand with a crash, shattering it into pieces. Tears streamed down her face as she cried, "My dad is so sick, and you still come to collect debts. I don't even have money to buy medicine for my dad, where would I find the money to pay you?"

The big fool ignores me, continuing to sway forward in that peculiar manner.

I grew impatient and shouted at her, "Hurry up and speak, I am dealing with hundreds of thousands in a minute, I don't have time to waste with you. Is 3,000 enough? Quickly take it to buy medicine, first treat your father's illness, and then repay the money properly"

I did not know this great immortal, nor would I be polite to him. In fact, at that time, I had not yet learned to be polite. I took the small drum, bit into it, and then cried out loud, losing my teeth! No, that is not right; I lost my baby teeth. I did not have any teeth at that time

How clever I am, unlike that big fool who is easily deceived. I pushed him aside and said, "Look at him, he's sick like this. What if there are problems with his body parts? Who are we going to sell them to? We would be unjustly accused of trafficking in organs! We are just debt collectors, not killers or part of the underworld!"

My grandfather has high expectations of me, and I am also very ambitious. Since I started school, from elementary to middle school, my grades have been absolutely stable, always ranking first in my grade, but in reverse order

Seeing that it was still early, Da Sha and I did not want to linger outside, so we drove back.

Therefore, when I took on the third business deal, I vowed that if I could not recover this payment, I would change my profession and pursue something else

The young girl carefully hung the wooden plaque straight, then satisfied, she let go and said to me: "This is a peach wood amulet I made by hand, it can ward off evil spirits. If you encounter anything strange on your way back, you can take out the plaque, I guarantee it will be effective."

In a state of drowsiness, I suddenly felt the car come to a stop

I immediately took out 3,000 yuan and handed it to the young girl, and in the end, I did not forget to threaten her fiercely, "Quickly get well and pay back the money, don't think about escaping through death, as if death would erase the debt!"

The two of us, successful debt collectors, completed the first phase of our work and walked out of the house with great confidence and style

Isn't this ridiculous? I used to be the last in my class every year, a notorious figure who held the bottom position without fail. I couldn't focus on my studies in school, and even if I studied hard in the military, would I be able to get into a military academy?

I couldn't help but glare at the little girl with a look that could kill

There are no free lunches in the world, a saying I have known since childhood. The stingy man, who is both yellow and plump, will not suddenly show kindness; it is no different from the sun rising in the west, unless there is something particularly difficult about this account.

Being so close, I could smell a particularly pleasant fragrance that stirred my senses. My gaze inadvertently slipped towards her neckline, and I was taken aback. Do young ladies nowadays develop so well? That must be a 36D! I barely managed to keep myself from drooling, and fortunately, I regained my composure in time to avoid embarrassment.

This time, it is unclear how he has changed his mind, unexpectedly giving us the opportunity, and he confidently stated that this debt is easy to collect, treating it as a favor to us three nephews

The little girl let out a sound of surprise, appearing somewhat dazed

The debtor is currently cornered in his home by us, but even if he wanted to escape, he wouldn't be able to. He has become so emaciated that he resembles a mere skeleton, lying in bed and gasping for breath, sounding as if he were a broken bellows. It is evident that he has only a few days left to live

This account was obtained through the connections of the old man with four eyes, with an amount of three hundred thousand. The debtor has fled to his hometown in the countryside to hide.

The person on the bed struggled to sit up, panting heavily, but after several attempts, was unable to rise and fell back onto the bed with a thud, tears streaming down their face. "I am just a useless person; it would be better if I died sooner. Why don't you kill me, take my organs and sell them, and return the money to Boss Huang!"

I did not pay attention to him and immediately burst through the door. Upon glancing inside the room, I couldn't help but feel a bit stunned

This soldier has served for five years

I hurriedly got out of the car and shouted, "Big Fool, where are you going?"

The company currently has three owners, and its main business is collecting bad debts for others

Turning my head to take a look, the little girl ran out, panting, holding two small wooden plaques in her hands, each tied with a braided red string. She approached and handed the plaques to me, saying, "Big brother, you two are good people, this is for you!"

Lacking ambition in studies, instead, he has a penchant for skipping classes, fighting, and playing games. As time went by, he became somewhat notorious as a local bully on the streets

Unfortunately, the three of us have neither connections nor the ability to monopolize, and we cannot be considered ruthless or cunning. As a result, not only have we been unable to secure large contracts, but after establishing the company for a full three months, we have only managed to take on two small projects, with a total value not exceeding 200,000, and we have not yet received payment for any of them

Not only do they issue good person cards, but they also want to impose practical measures on us. Isn't this bullying us enough!

I said coldly: "Even a stone can squeeze out three taels of oil. If the debt cannot be collected, it is merely because we are not ruthless enough. Today, I must make this deal happen!" Saying this, I rolled up my sleeves, glared fiercely at the young girl, slapped my thigh, and said to her: "Speak up, how much does your father need for the medicine?"

It is said that on that day, my family held a celebration for my first birthday, and the neighbors all came to join in the fun to watch me perform the traditional "Zhua Zhou" ceremony.

Beside the bed sat a young girl, no more than fifteen or sixteen years old, who was holding a bowl and feeding that fellow some porridge. When she saw the two of us big men suddenly barging in, she was startled and stood up, somewhat at a loss, still holding the bowl of porridge.

Is this the rhythm of handing out good person cards?

The creditor, known as Huang Pangzi, is a developer who plays a role that straddles both the legal and illegal realms in the local area. Many individuals who owe him money have suffered at the hands of his enforcers. He has always collected debts himself, never allowing outsiders the opportunity to earn a commission.

However, it is not quite right for the three tall gentlemen to point at the family support every day.

I gritted my teeth and lowered my head, "Go ahead and wear it!"

The little girl once again ignored me and looked at me eagerly, saying: "Big brother, can I put it on you?"

Under the illumination of the car lights, the building appeared particularly eerie

However, no matter how much my grandfather criticizes me, it cannot change the reality that I do not study diligently

First, you must have extensive connections and be able to navigate both sides of the spectrum to secure large contracts. Once you have secured a contract, you must also possess a ruthless and determined approach to successfully complete the task at hand

As for why I chose the profession of debt collection, it dates back to my childhood

Upon reaching the door, the big fool kicked it open with a single blow.

Collecting debts is not as easy as I had imagined

The little girl, with a beaming smile, picked up a wooden plaque and hung it around my neck

The creditor is hiding in a mountain cabin, with the nearest village located ten miles away

His movements were indescribably strange, swaying with each step, his limbs appearing quite stiff, as if he were walking with great difficulty

I had not finished speaking when I heard someone shout from behind: "Big brother, please wait a moment!"

The headlights were fully on, and directly in front of the car stood a solitary building!

This person is a well-known charlatan in our area, known as Chen Guai Zi, and he styles himself as Master Chen. It is said that he is proficient in exorcising ghosts and dispelling evil, feng shui, bone reading, face reading, folk remedies, visiting widows, and kicking at the graves of the deceased, excelling in all these practices.

My grandfather, with his fiery temper, immediately jumped up and gave Chen the Cripple a beating, shouting as he did so: "Chen the Cripple, get lost, stop trying to mess with my grandson. My grandson is going to university in the future, who would want to learn those tricks of yours?" As he beat him, Chen the Great fled in a panic, lacking even the courage to fight back, not a trace of his supernatural aura was seen; however, according to the onlookers, it seemed that he might have even soiled himself.

For three consecutive months, not only did we earn not a single cent, but we also incurred considerable expenses for fuel, meals, and accommodation. We barely managed to survive thanks to the support from our respective families.

As soon as this door was kicked open, I felt a chilling, eerie breeze rush out from the room, causing me to involuntarily shiver. I then heard Da Sha sneezing three or four times in quick succession, exclaiming, "So cold." His voice even trembled slightly.

Indeed, good people cannot be treated well

It seems that not only are we being given the card of a good person, but we are also being cursed to encounter ghosts on our journey

With limited capital and lacking skills, the only advantage I had was my tall and strong physique, which made me good at fighting. So, I teamed up with my childhood friends and started a financial company, focusing on clearing bad debts and reducing debt disputes, contributing to the creation of a harmonious society.

The big fool scratched his head and said: "Is there something not quite right? Aren't we here to collect debts? Why are we taking out money instead?"