C139 He Bowed His Head and Apologized Solving the Problem

Filled with rage, Zhou Hengyu landed several harsh blows on Jiang Cheng, who ended up kneeling on the ground.

"Enough," Lin Dong called out as he strolled over with his hands in his pockets.

Bashan and Lin Ruobing flanked him, with others trailing behind.

Against this backdrop, Lin Dong addressed Jiang Cheng, "Do you acknowledge that my brother had the right to beat you?"

"Speak up!" Liu Wenming prodded Jiang Cheng, releasing some of his frustration.

Jiang Cheng was covered in footprints, having received the same treatment he had dished out to Liu Wenming and Zhou Hengyu. Fortunately, he had managed to protect his face; otherwise, it would have been unrecognizable.

Confronted by Lin Dong's question, Jiang Cheng was humiliated but aware that he was outmatched.

Through gritted teeth, he conceded, "I accept defeat. I shouldn't have gone after your brother. I was wrong. Please, I'm begging you, spare me!"

As he uttered his final plea, tears threatened to spill from his eyes.

He had set out to get back at Lin Dong but had failed, only to be repeatedly overpowered by him. The frustration was unbearable.

But he had no choice but to admit his defeat, knowing full well that Lin Dong wouldn't let him off the hook otherwise.

Lin Dong offered a slight smile, looked at Jiang Cheng, and said, "Good, I appreciate reason. Since you've admitted your mistake, I won't hold it against you. Let's consider the matter closed."

"Thank you, thank you so much!" Jiang Cheng managed an awkward smile.

He was far from feeling cheerful, but he forced a smile nonetheless, a truly unpleasant sensation.

"Alright, later you'll give my brother 3,000 for his medical bills," Lin Dong stated.

Jiang Cheng's eyes bulged in shock as he blurted out, "That much?! But..."

"No 'buts'!" Lin Dong cut him off firmly. "Not a penny less than three thousand. Otherwise, I'll have to collect it from you personally. Oh, and by the way, today's incident could be considered kidnapping and unlawful detention. If I report this to the police, do you have any idea of the consequences?"

Jiang Cheng felt a twitch at the corner of his eye.

Lin Dong's words weighed heavily on him. Kidnapping and detention were serious offenses, and anyone with common sense knew the gravity of such charges.

If the Public Security Bureau ever found out, he'd be stuck picking up soap in prison for years!

Not only would his parents and family suffer the consequences, but he could also kiss any dreams of success goodbye.

Jiang Cheng couldn't bear the thought of such an outcome.

With a grimace, he conceded, "Fine! I'll pay, but three thousand isn't exactly pocket change. I can't just cough it up on the spot."

"That'll do. Once the medical bills are settled, we're square," Lin Dong stated.

He then turned to Liu Wenming and Zhou Hengyu, "Let's head to the hospital to get you checked out. Make sure there are no lingering injuries, and we'll also have evidence."

"Alright!"

Liu Wenming and Zhou Hengyu both nodded in agreement.

They followed Lin Dong and Lin Ruobing, leaving the parking lot under the watchful escort of a group of burly men.

The sound of the motorcycle faded into the distance.

At that moment, Jiang Cheng slowly rose to his feet.

Watching Lin Dong vanish from sight, he felt as if his heart was being torn apart.

Three thousand dollars was a significant sum, even for someone from a well-off family with a generous allowance. It wasn't easy to just pull out that kind of cash!

And after being beaten up, he was the one paying out instead of receiving compensation. It was like adding insult to injury!

What a mess!

Seething with rage, Jiang Cheng, in a fit of fury, kicked the nearby streetlamp.

The steel lamp post stood immovable, while his foot throbbed from the recoil.

Overwhelmed by both physical pain and emotional anguish, Jiang Cheng clenched his fists and bellowed, "Lin Dong, this means war!"