Chapter 2: Extortion

"How is it? Have you figured it out?" the long-haired ruffian asked with a wicked smile.

"Which point?" asked the long-haired ruffian in confusion

"Big brother, we have no money on us," said the long-haired thug timidly

"Stop wasting time. If you don't take out the money today, you won't be able to leave!" Four thugs immediately surrounded Ye Wutian.

"Little brother, you misunderstood me. I was just thinking, when the time comes and I have knocked you all down, if someone comes to interview me, what should I say? Should I say, 'Don't be infatuated with me, I'm just a legend,' or 'I am not fighting against ruffians, but against loneliness.' Which of these two lines do you think is more impressive and better highlights my elegant demeanor and extraordinary charm?" Ye Wutian asked earnestly.

Of course, it is the compensation for the loss of youth. This passionate and exuberant youth is actually wasted lying in a hospital, resulting in the loss of countless great opportunities to meet girls and the squandering of precious time spent with them. What a tragic situation this is, wouldn't you agree

Aren't you all clearly trying to extort money? Ye Wutian glanced at the four and said

"What you mentioned are all miscellaneous expenses, but the most important point has not been accounted for at all," Ye Wutian reminded.

I didn't expect you, kid, to be such a reasonable person when it comes to books. Well then, let's settle on twenty thousand.

"Because, because it is summer," the long-haired ruffian replied with a grin

"What? As a rogue, how can you shrink back at the slightest setback? You should cherish this promising profession of being a rogue!" Ye Wutian earnestly advised.

"I know, I know, I understand," the long-haired ruffian replied, nodding repeatedly.

The two parties soon met, and Ye Wutian did not evade. Naturally, the four ruffians would not give way to a young man.

Now you understand, don't you? Ye Wutian asked with a smile

The four thugs looked at Ye Wutian with suspicion; this kid seemed so happy upon hearing about the compensation. Could he possibly be a madman?

Upon hearing the word "compensation," Ye Wutian's eyes immediately sparkled with golden light. It seems that society has progressed, and the quality of ruffians has improved, as they even take the initiative to propose compensation.

Ye Wutian widened his eyes in displeasure and said, "Five thousand? That's far too little, isn't it? Hospitals are so corrupt now; just stepping inside can cost over ten thousand. How can five thousand be enough? It should be at least twenty thousand, right?"

Watching the three thugs struggling on the ground, Ye Wutian thought to himself and said to his master: "Master, this disciple is merely acting on behalf of justice; it should not be considered a violation of martial law, right"

The four ruffians exchanged glances in silence

The four of them exchanged glances, and the long-haired thug began to calculate with his fingers: "Taking a taxi to the hospital incurs taxi fare, then at the hospital there are registration fees, surgery fees, hospitalization fees, and lost work fees. After leaving the hospital, there will be taxi fare again, and maintenance costs..."

Ye Wutian sprang up from the ground like a carp leaping out of water, and with great enthusiasm asked, "Go ahead, my young brother, how do you wish to compensate?"

The long-haired ruffian sized up Ye Wutian and, after a moment of thought, replied: "This would definitely cost at least 5,000."

You little brat, even when death is imminent, you still talk back. Hit him hard! shouted the long-haired thug.

Ye Wutian nodded in satisfaction and said, "Then you can calculate the total amount yourself."

Understood, understood. The long-haired ruffian pinched his nose, nodding his head with a face full of despair

"Good! Then let's add a fee for the loss of youth," the long-haired ruffian readily agreed.

"That's right, it's extortion. Hurry up and hand over the 20,000 yuan," said the long-haired thug with a sinister grin.

Are you crying in front of me! Ye Wutian stepped forward and gave the long-haired thug a sharp slap on the head, then asked, "Do you now know why the flowers are so red?"

The onlookers were left dumbfounded, as they were already confused about who was blackmailing whom in this drama

However, before Ye Wutian could speak, the long-haired thug took the lead and shouted, "Damn it! Kid, are you blind? Don't just lie there pretending to be dead, get up quickly. I need to discuss the compensation issue with you."

At this moment, the long-haired ruffian truly felt as if he had lost the will to cry, while the onlookers were all in a state of utter disbelief.

"It can't be this bad, right? Big brother, I finally managed to come out and rob once, you all should at least give me something!" Ye Wutian looked at the long-haired thug, then at the other three who were pretending to be dead, and could only shake his head helplessly. He then walked up to the long-haired thug, grabbed his hair, and asked, "Will you dare to come out and rob again in the future?"

The long-haired ruffian was knocked back two steps, while Ye Wutian fared worse, letting out a tragic cry of "Ah!" and being sent flying backward three to four meters as if he had been hit by a car

"Now that you know, hurry up and hand over the money," Ye Wutian said, kicking the other three thugs lying motionless on the ground. He shouted, "You three, stop pretending to be dead on the ground and hand over the money to me right now."

"Little brother, you are quite straightforward. I happen to be in need of money right now. There is no need to transfer the 20,000 to my card; just give me the cash directly," Ye Wutian said as he extended his palm towards the long-haired thug.

Ye Wutian's eyes widened as he exclaimed, "What? No money? You all have quite the audacity to come out and extort without any funds?"

Ye Wutian patted the head of the long-haired ruffian and encouraged him, saying: "Hmm! From now on, you must work hard to be a good ruffian, just like this talented little ruffian. As long as you put in the effort, you will surely become a great ruffian admired by thousands, just like your big brother in the future"

The long-haired ruffian let out a scream, and immediately blood gushed from his nose

I said, "Little brother, as a person of such rationality, how could I possibly accept such absurd demands?" Ye Wutian remained unperturbed.

The long-haired thug shrank his head and secretly glanced at Ye Wutian, replying: "Big brother, we, we came out to extort because we have no money."

The three thugs beside him looked at the long-haired thug with incredulity, then glanced at Ye Wutian, who was three meters away. Could it be that this kid was made of paper?

"What? You all knocked me over, and there are so many witnesses. Shouldn't you be the ones to compensate me?" Ye Wutian said innocently.

Thus, Ye Wutian collided head-on with a long-haired thug.

Seeing the other party about to take action, Ye Wutian quickly called out, "Hey! Wait a moment!"

The net has already been cast, and the fish have come in. It is now time to haul in the net

The long-haired thug, upon hearing this, became furious: "Kid, don't get it wrong; you owe me money."

Three thugs immediately raised their fists and charged at Ye Wutian, followed by a series of "bang bang" sounds. Soon after, all three of them lay on the ground, their faces swollen like pigs, leaving the onlookers in astonishment.

Upon witnessing this scene, the long-haired ruffian's expression changed dramatically. Realizing he had encountered a formidable opponent, he quickly fell to his knees with a thud, his face filled with despair as he pleaded, "Elder brother, I was blind to not recognize your greatness. I implore you, with your magnanimity, spare my life."

"Why is that?" Ye Wutian asked.

"I dare not, I dare not." The long-haired ruffian shook his head like a rattle.

It seems that unless you are beaten until your peach blossoms bloom abundantly, you will not understand why the flowers are so red. Give me a beating! shouted the long-haired ruffian.

"Wrong! Let the elder brother tell you instead," Ye Wutian said, and then he swung his fist towards the bridge of the long-haired thug's nose.