C138 The Meaning of Begging for Mercy Is Not Big!!

After a quick identity check, the man on the phone readily agreed.

Zhang Chen sent over his address.

The customer service representative responded with deference, "Certainly, sir. Please hold for a moment. I'll take care of that for you right away!"

Zhang Chen ended the call and fidgeted with his bank card, his surprise evident.

What bank could possibly be this efficient?

Lifting his head, he noticed the sudden silence around him.

Everyone was staring at him as if he were a fool, their gazes dripping with scorn.

Both Han Qiqi and Lin Miao looked on, their faces a mix of shock and disdain.

Confused, Zhang Chen asked, "What's going on?"

Han Qiqi murmured under her breath, "You really need to work on your scamming skills. Make it more believable at least."

A made-up story?

Zhang Chen was taken aback.

Then Lily's voice, dripping with sarcasm, cut through the air, "Could you be any more convincing? Since when do banks offer a money delivery service? Especially one for a hundred million?"

Director Lee's face was etched with contempt.

He swelled with pride.

He had turned the tables at last.

"What is this nonsense? I thought he was some kind of understated tough guy!"

"Has this guy lost his mind? The bank gave him a hundred million?"

"It's quite possible. Maybe a delivery boy will bring him a banknote worth a hundred million soon!"

The crowd's laughter swelled as their comments died down.

Lin Miao bit her lip, her eyes brimming with disappointment.

She had hoped to restore the Lin family's dignity, but they had only been further embarrassed.

Han Qiqi stepped back with a look of revulsion, as if she didn't know Zhang Chen.

Zhang Chen was bewildered.

I didn't tell a lie. Why does no one believe me?

It took a while, but the crowd's chatter eventually subsided.

In that moment, Zhang Chen became the butt of the joke.

Director Lee said with unmasked arrogance, "Listen up, kid. I'm giving you a chance. Kneel and apologize to my woman, and I'll let you walk away today. How about it?"

"If you refuse, your nonsense will be tomorrow's front-page news! I can make you a pariah in Ningzhou!"

Zhang Chen replied with contempt, "Save it. Take a deep breath while you can, because soon you won't have the chance."

He was seething with frustration.

He had spoken nothing but the truth. Why did no one believe him?

The human heart is a mystery that's not easily deciphered.

Director Lee's gaze turned menacing as he said with an icy tone, "Fine, then don't blame me for not being courteous!"

With that, he whipped out his phone and dialed a number. A sly smile crossed his face as he spoke, "Reporter Wang, I've got a scoop for you! Get over here fast!"

Director Lee hung up shortly after, a mocking glint in his eyes.

Zhang Chen was at a loss.

Could this guy actually have connections with the press?

But then he let it go, reminding himself that even Qin Hui had three close friends.

Time ticked away.

Zhang Chen was waiting for the money.

Director Lee awaited the arrival of the reporters.

The crowd around them was eager for the unfolding drama.

Before long, a sedan pulled up to the curb.

A sleazy middle-aged man burst in with a camera, exclaiming, "Brother Li! Where's the news?"

Zhang Chen rolled his eyes in annoyance.

They were taking their sweet time.

Han Qiqi was visibly repulsed, distancing herself even further from Zhang Chen.

She was mortified.

Director Lee's smile widened.

He was about to speak when the rumble of engines sounded again from outside.

Everyone paused in surprise.

Turning their gaze to the entrance, they saw two large trucks come to a halt.

The crowd was dumbfounded.

Weren't large trucks banned from the city center?

The doors swung open, and several armed security guards stepped out!

What was this, a spectacle?

Confusion painted the faces of the onlookers.

The trucks maneuvered, aligning their rears with the entrance of the restaurant.

Zhang Chen was equally taken aback.

Were they here to deliver the money?

The truck doors opened swiftly.

A scholarly man with gold-rimmed glasses descended. He looked around anxiously before asking, "Excuse me, which one of you is Mr. Zhang Chen?"

The crowd's bewilderment deepened.

Zhang Chen raised his hand and called out with a grin, "That would be me."

The scholarly man approached with a face brimming with deference and said apologetically, "I'm terribly sorry, Mr. Zhang. A hundred million is quite a hefty sum."

"We've caused you inconvenience, and for that, I truly apologize!"

Zhang Chen chuckled and gestured dismissively, replying, "No worries at all."

Everyone around was dumbstruck.

Were these two cars really here to deliver money?

The next moment, peals of laughter erupted!

"He's still putting on a show!"

"This is hilarious!"

"How can someone be so foolish?"

Voices of discussion burst forth.

Lin Miao's expression darkened.

Han Qiqi kept his distance, his eyes brimming with scorn.

Director Lee and Lily's laughter grew even more boisterous.

Flashes from cameras flickered nonstop.

The suave man glanced at the onlookers with disdain and casually gestured with his hand.

The armed security guard outside swung open the rear door of the van.

The interior lights of the van illuminated, revealing the stacks of cash to all.

The laughter in the restaurant stopped dead in its tracks.

Everyone was stunned.

Their gazes were glued to the inside of the van!

The van's door continued to sway, yet the restaurant fell into an eerie silence.

All were rendered speechless.

Lin Miao was at a loss for words! Han Qiqi's jaw dropped!

The smiles on Director Lee and Lily's faces solidified.

A flash popped.

But the reporters were motionless, equally astonished.

Zhang Chen smirked, a wave of smug satisfaction washing over him.

Turns out, having money is truly exhilarating!

It took a while for the crowd to come to their senses.

All eyes swiftly turned to Zhang Chen, disbelief shimmering in Han Qiqi's gaze.

Lin Miao finally snapped out of it, her eyes filled with sheer adoration for Zhang Chen.

Director Lee and Lily, however, were completely flabbergasted.

Their mouths spasmed wildly, yet they were paralyzed, unable to move.

Zhang Chen flashed a grin and asked, "Could you have your men help move the cash?"

The genteel man replied with reverence, "Certainly. Serving you is our privilege!"

"Where would you like the money placed, sir?"

Zhang Chen's grin widened as he said, "Put it all over there. I want him buried alive with it!"

With that, he pointed at someone.