Chapter 553: Chapter 553 Delay
"So that’s all there is, huh? I thought it was a lot more. But being friends with me requires more money than this."
Xu Ke let out a cold snort and, in front of the three people, snapped the bank card in his hand.
"You!"
No matter how well they could disguise themselves, or how deep their cunning was, their age was evident—they had not yet mastered such skills.
The moment Xu Ke snapped the bank card, the red-haired young man’s face changed, and although he quickly recovered, Xu Ke had already noticed.
"What’s wrong, can’t accept it?" Xu Ke slapped the two halves of the card against the red-haired young man’s face.
The red-haired young man took a deep breath, suppressing the evil fire in his heart, "No, of course, I accept it. If you think it’s too little, I can go ask my dad for more. Just say how much you want." The red-haired young man said lavishly.
"You’ll give however much I ask for?" Xu Ke’s expression seemed a bit strange, but overall not malicious.
The young man felt relieved in his heart.
With so many strong men unable to stop Xu Ke, if they provoked him, they definitely couldn’t fight back and would just take a beating.
But if money could solve the problem, it wasn’t really a problem. If using money could buy Xu Ke off to avoid a beating, they could accept that.
Even if Xu Ke demanded a bit more, couldn’t the three of them together raise it? The three bullies thought to themselves.
"Unfortunately, what I want is something you can’t afford," Xu Ke said with a hint of regret in his voice.
"Don’t be so absolute; even if we look young, our families are rich!"
The red-haired young man nudged his two partners beside him, signaling them to say something.
The three of them were childhood friends, and with just a glance, they knew what each other was thinking. Seeing the look the red-haired young man gave them, they understood his plan.
Although feeling annoyed inside, the two followed the red-haired young man’s words: "That’s right, as long as you name it, if you’re willing to let us go today, we can give however much you want." The purple-haired young man said, looking at Xu Ke with gloomy eyes.
"What I want, you can’t afford."
"How would you know if you don’t say it? Don’t underestimate us; our families are very wealthy," Xiaoliu said.
"Alright then, since you’ve all said so, it seems inappropriate for me to refuse. So, let’s put it this way, I don’t want much; just give me all the assets of your three families, and maybe I’ll be a bit satisfied and forgive what you just did." Xu Ke thought for a moment before speaking.
"Are you joking with us?" Xiaoliu said incredulously.
"Do I look like I’m joking?" Xu Ke retorted.
"You’re really asking for too much, speaking without considering the consequences. You’re asking for the assets of our three families. Do you know how much our family assets have accrued? Tens of billions, and you still have the nerve to ask. Where do you get the audacity?" Xiaoliu was already unimpressed.
His carefully planned revenge was easily ruined by the other party, making him lose face in front of his friends. All of this combined left Xiaoliu feeling off-kilter.
And then Xu Ke made such a demand—it felt like someone had brazenly defiled him, way over the line.
"I’ll tell you, we’ll give you a maximum of five million, and not a penny more. If you’re smart, take the five million and act like nothing happened, otherwise, don’t expect a cent." Xiaoliu assumed Xu Ke was someone who loved money and tried to use money to threaten him, hoping he would back off.
But the current Xu Ke lacked everything except money.
"Five million? That’s just the price of a watch. Do I look like someone who needs a watch?" Xu Ke found it a bit amusing.
"You have five minutes to think it over, think carefully whether you want your hands or feet. If you haven’t decided by then, I’ll choose at random, and don’t feel wronged." Xu Ke checked the time again and said.
"Do you really have to take it this far?" the red-haired young man asked.
"What are you asking? He’s just playing us, getting back at us for trying to find someone to beat him," the purple-haired young man first tore down the facade, looking at Xu Ke as if he were a sworn enemy.
"I advise you not to touch me while in Yunzhou. I still maintain what I said, you always have moments when you’re alone. And breaking hands or legs isn’t a trivial matter like last time. My dad is very protective; if he finds out you’ve broken my limbs, you won’t have a good time in Yunzhou. You need to know that my dad taking action is different in concept and level than me doing it."
The purple-haired young man brought up his father, hoping his father’s name would suppress Xu Ke, thus protecting his limbs.
But unfortunately, Xu Ke wasn’t buying it at all, "You have three minutes left, hurry and make your choice," Xu Ke said, looking at the time and urging again.
The purple-haired young man glanced at Xiaoliu and then shifted his gaze to the red-haired young man, the meaning in his eyes very clear.
They’d spoken good words and harsh words, but nothing seemed to change Xu Ke’s mind.
Since they’re bound to have their limbs broken, why not take the chance and fight back? Maybe luck will favor them, and they’ll defeat this man?
The purple-haired young man’s idea won the support of the other two.
"You really want to break our hands and feet, right?" The red-haired young man took the lead, drawing Xu Ke’s attention.
The purple-haired young man and Xiaoliu quietly moved towards Xu Ke’s rear.
Xu Ke saw their small gestures, but pretended to know nothing, cooperatively conversing with the red-haired young man.
The two originally tense men grew excited as Xu Ke seemed oblivious.
When they exchanged glances, they could see the irrepressible excitement in each other’s eyes.
They’d always been unruly youths; their earlier retreat was but preparation for a future return.
They wanted others to leave a way out for them, but never considered doing the same for others.
"One minute left. Won’t you give me your answer?" Xu Ke checked the time again and urged.
By this time, the three had completed their encirclement, with Xu Ke in the center, seemingly in a precarious position.
Xiaoliu was holding a long stick he’d taken from one of the strong men, looking like someone you wouldn’t want to mess with.
"Sorry to disappoint you, but we won’t choose any of your options. Now, you should worry about yourself." Xiaoliu said, tapping the long stick in his hand toward Xu Ke.