C9 Even If You Owe Money You Are the Boss

He mulled it over, but...

No matter. Since he was there, Ye Yufei was his brother after all. Was it even conceivable that they'd come to blows?

Tang Xiaofeng pursed his lips and remained silent.

Ye Yufei stood up, randomly selected three individuals, and gestured toward the door.

"The three of you, stay behind and get the door fixed."

With that, he pivoted to face Ye Chen.

"Come with me. We're going to settle a debt!"

Ye Chen knitted his brows, clearly confused.

Settle a debt?

Ye Yufei was notoriously a wastrel. Who would dare owe him money, let alone avoid him?

It seemed to dawn on Ye Chen, who then cautioned Ye Yufei, "Young Master, the Mu family visited the chairman today. It's likely about your upcoming nuptials."

He had just left Ye Hongjun's side, who had instructed him to stay close and guard Ye Yufei's safety. He would have come over even without Ye Yufei's call, especially after spotting Mu Xun heading there with an assortment of items.

At the mention of this, Ye Yufei's lips twisted into a scornful smile.

Certainly, seeking out his father was the right move. Without a patron, the Mu family must be desperate.

Since they were dealing with his father, it was none of his concern. He just had to wait for updates.

"Alright, let's head out."

Finishing his statement, Ye Yufei strode toward the exit, with Tang Xiaofeng and the rest trailing behind.

Tang Xiaofeng took the co-pilot's seat, directing them to their destination. Soon, they arrived at the gates of an upscale residential complex.

Guarded by security, it was the property of the Wind Family.

Feng Yun, the youngest son of the Wind Family, was much like Tang Xiaofeng—a childhood friend to Ye Yufei and equally timid, making him one of Ye Yufei's staunchest allies.

He had often stood up for Feng Yun in the past.

Despite his parents' aspirations for him to be a prominent figure in the Wind Family, he ended up as Feng Yun's sidekick.

But being part of the Wind Family made things much simpler.

Ye Yufei whipped out his phone and shot a text to Feng Yun, and they settled in to wait.

Half an hour later, Feng Yun rolled up in his car.

Upon seeing the seaside view, Feng Yun glanced over at Ye Yufei and Tang Xiaofeng.

"Big bro, Fat Tang, what brings you here?"

"We're here to collect a debt. Don't ask too many questions, just find out if Lee Yunqing is around."

Feng Yun was puzzled but nodded in agreement.

With Feng Yun's help, they easily made their way inside.

Meanwhile, Ye Chen and the rest had to wait outside for the time being.

Finding Lee Yunqing's exact location was going to take a while, so they had no choice but to bide their time.

Upon learning this, Feng Yun turned to Tang Xiaofeng, looking incredulous.

"Fat Tang, you don't even know where your own uncle lives?"

Tang Xiaofeng just pursed his lips and stayed silent.

He had always been intimidated by Lee Yunqing, and the thought of visiting him was out of the question. He only knew about his uncle's residence at Sea View Bay through his father.

They quickly obtained Lee Yunqing's address.

Room 302, Unit 3, Building 2. They headed straight there and paused at the door.

Tang Xiaofeng felt apprehensive. After much dithering, he finally mustered the courage to knock.

The door swung open shortly after, revealing a menacing figure.

The man was burly, with a long scar stretching from under his eye to his cheek, and he wore a short-sleeved shirt that revealed arms also marred with scars.

No wonder Tang Xiaofeng had been terrified of his uncle since childhood.

Lee Yunqing's brow furrowed as he eyed Ye Yufei and the others. Ye Yufei seemed familiar, but he couldn't place where he had seen him.

He turned his attention to Tang Xiaofeng and asked coldly, "What are you doing here? Who let you in?"

Ye Yufei had never before encountered someone so aggressive about a debt.

With a scoff, he approached. Lee Yunqing attempted to make a move but was effortlessly shoved to the ground by Ye Yufei.

The ease with which Ye Yufei handled the situation only added to Lee Yunqing's humiliation. He scrambled to his feet, eyeing Ye Yufei with caution.

"Who are you?"

"Who am I?"

Ye Yufei quirked an eyebrow, eyeing Lee Yunqing with a hint of amusement.

"You'll find out soon enough."

With that, Ye Yufei strode into the room.

Tang Xiaofeng was quick to follow, not daring to stray too far from Ye Yufei.

As they approached the living room, a foul odor assaulted Ye Yufei's senses, reminiscent of something rotting.

He glanced around, taking in the sight of tables cluttered with takeout containers, drink bottles, cigarette butts, and even smelly socks stuffed into the boxes.

Ye Yufei wrinkled his nose in disgust, stepping back as he surveyed the mess with distaste.

'Has it been centuries since anyone cleaned up?'

'How could they let it get this bad?'

The thought of lingering in this filth was revolting to Ye Yufei.

He locked eyes with Lee Yunqing, his gaze icy.

"We're here to settle a debt today. It's about time you paid back what you owe the Tang family, isn't it?"

"This is between the Tang family and me. What's it to you? And who are you to meddle in our affairs?"

Lee Yunqing's issue with the Tang family was clear.

Ye Yufei gave a slight nod, then shot Tang Xiaofeng a pointed look.

Tang Xiaofeng's father had sent him here, presumably as a form of training. Since it was the Tang family's business, it was only right for Tang Xiaofeng to handle it.

Tang Xiaofeng caught Ye Yufei's drift, but upon facing Lee Yunqing, he seemed at a loss for words.

Ye Yufei retreated a step and murmured, "If this issue isn't resolved, don't come to me about starting a business."

"Alright, alright, I'll handle it," Tang Xiaofeng hastily assured.

He turned back to Lee Yunqing, his fists clenched as if to bolster his resolve.

With Ye Yufei standing by his side, what was there to fear?

Besides, the debt was owed to the Tang family – it had to be repaid, no question about it.

This was the moment to stand firm, yet starting a business was anything but simple.

Without Ye Yufei, he feared he'd remain a deadbeat, incapable of making a comeback.

Resolved, Tang Xiaofeng pulled out the note from his pocket, the very one he had previously shown to Ye Yufei.

"I belong to the Tang family. This is the proof of your debt and the exact amount you owe. Look, considering you're my uncle, I'll forgo charging you interest. When do you plan to repay it?"

Was this a demand for repayment?

He had never intended to pay back the money when he borrowed it. And now they were actually asking for it?

No way!

Lee Yunqing's expression turned grim as he glared menacingly at Tang Xiaofeng.

"I have no idea what you're talking about, nor do I recognize what you're holding. Besides, this is not a matter for a kid like you to meddle in. Leave now, or don't blame me for not being nice!"

"Let's see just how 'not nice' you can be!"

Ye Yufei's face darkened completely, his patience exhausted. He was done wasting time here.