Chapter 164. IOU
Arc 6 : Sci-fi Rom-com Movie Nightmare
Du Zhiping drove Du Yan to a more secluded coffee shop. After making sure that no one could see the conversation between the two, he stopped the car with peace of mind.
After entering the coffee shop, Du Zhiping suddenly put on a fatherly face and said: “I’m so sorry, baba has been too busy with work recently and has neglected you. Just order whatever you want to eat.”
Du Yan just felt a little funny when he saw this. He didn’t know whether Du Zhiping thought of him as a fool or of himself as a fool. He was quite skilled in this skill of changing face.
Du Yan didn’t care about the man in front of him at all. In his eyes, this middle-aged man was just a stranger. No matter before or after, there would be no intersection between him and his life.
If there is anything, apart from that pitiful blood relationship, there are only endless troubles.
Du Yan looked at Du Zhiping and studied him carefully for a moment, and the vague impression in his mind gradually became clear.
Strangely enough, Du Yan always felt like he was meeting Du Zhiping for the first time. It was unique for a father to let his child have such a feeling.
If he doesn’t know what Du Zhiping has done, the middle-aged man in front of him has a very good-looking face, elegant temperament, and looks gentle and polite.
No wonder the eldest daughter of the Luo family fell in love with the poor and shabby Du Zhiping, Du Yan concluded in his heart.
Du Zhiping sat opposite and felt a little uneasy under Du Yan’s gaze.
He has been in charge of such a large company for so many years and has been in a high position for a long time. However, being stared silently by Du Yan’s pale eyes for a long time made him feel a little guilty.
Du Zhiping even wondered if Luo Ruoqing had bullied Du Yan too much during this period of time, which made this usually cowardly child become so aggressive like today.
It was not until the waiter brought their drinks that Du Zhiping felt that his thoughts seemed to have lost some of his dignity as a father.
He coughed lightly, straightened his face, and spoke first: “Yan Yan, I remember today is not the weekend, it’s not good for you to skip school like this. As a student, you still have to abide by the rules of the school.”
Du Yan lowered his head and took a sip of juice, then said slowly: “I’ve asked for leave. If I don’t take this opportunity to come out and look for you, I don’t know when I can see you again. The phone number you gave me is probably just a decoration.”
When Du Zhiping heard him say this, he remembered the cell phone that he used to contact Du Yan, which had been thrown into some corner.
He smiled awkwardly and said: “What’s wrong? Aren’t you used to living in school so you miss baba?”
Du Yan was too lazy to talk to him about all this nonsense. He just took out his mobile phone, clicked on the photo sent by Luo Ruoqing, and then pushed it over.
Du Yan asked: “What’s the matter with this IOU? Mom is gone, and you are the only one who knows about this matter.”
Du Zhiping was stunned for a moment and said defensively: “Qingqing showed it to you. Ai, you know your meimei has been spoiled since she was a child. In fact, she just has a terrible mouth and has no bad intentions. Don’t haggle with her too much. Give her some slack. After all, she is your meimei.”
Du Yan frowned slightly, feeling annoyed that Du Zhiping kept talking nonsense and never talked about serious matters.
He said: “You and I both know what kind of person Luo Ruoqing is. Let’s not say these meaningless words. I just came here today to ask what’s going on with this IOU.”
Du Zhiping replied: “This IOU is real, it’s just…”
Seeing that Du Zhiping seemed to be professing something but was hesitant, Du Yan took over the conversation.
“I remember that I had a serious illness this year, and mom told me a week later that you paid for the treatment, but now it seems that this is not the case.”
Du Zhiping’s expression became a little awkward, and he said: “Yan Yan, you have to understand baba’s difficulties. The Luo family is very wealthy and has always looked down on me, an orphan without parents.”
“In fact, I am just working for the Luo family. At that time, your mother came to me and said that you were sick and needed a large sum of money. I took out all my private savings, but it was still not enough. So I had no choice but to ask your Luo Ayi to borrow the money.”
Du Yan said: “So there is just this IOU? And computed interest.”
Du Zhiping said: “You are grown up now, you should understand some worldly wisdom. After all, this money came from the Luo family. Of course, it is impossible for them to pay this money for nothing.”
Du Yan glanced at Du Zhiping and said: “You borrowed the money, why did you ask mom to write the IOU? Could it be that I was born by mom alone?”
He pointed at Du Zhiping and said: “No matter how difficult your situation is, it’s not as bad as my mom’s, right? Not to mention anything else, the watch you wear is worth hundreds of thousands. Now you tell me that you couldn’t afford the treatment, and you had no choice but to let mom owe this huge amount of money?”
Du Zhiping was completely stunned and was speechless after hearing what Du Yan said. He had no idea what was wrong with the kid today.
In the end, Du Yan smiled sarcastically: “Oh, by the way, the interest written on the IOU is quite high. I was wondering why she worked so hard at several jobs, but it turns out that mom died of exhaustion just to pay off this debt.”
When Du Yan mentioned his mother, Du Zhiping always looked guilty like he had nothing to say. He didn’t care. He had already anticipated what the man’s reaction would be, which would just help him achieve his goal.oal.
Du Yan said: “Let’s not talk about the past. I will be an adult in two years. Luo Ruoqing is asking me to pay back the money now.”
Du Zhiping looked a little embarrassed and said: “Qingqing is a bit willful. She must be joking with you. Should I go back and ask her?.”
Du Yan sneered: “You don’t have to treat me like a child. Mom borrowed this money for medical treatment. However, the borrower is Luo Ruoqing’s mother. As long as I don’t pay back the money, Luo Ruoqing can embarrass me with a clear conscience.”
Du Zhiping also understood what Du Yan meant. He showed an embarrassed expression: “You know, I seem to be doing well on the surface, but in fact…”
After hearing this, Du Yan already knew what Du Zhiping meant.
However, the purpose of his visit this time was not to ask Du Zhiping for money but to find a reason to sever ties with the troublesome Luo family, including Du Zhiping.
Du Yan said: “You don’t need to say anything more, I know what you mean. You don’t have to take out the money, but my guardianship is still in your hands. The way I make money may require the guardian’s signature, you just need to cooperate.”
Du Zhiping wanted to say something, but Du Yan interrupted him and said: “It’s not illegal, it won’t involve you, the legal route just requires your signature.”
“When I turn 18, I won’t contact you anymore. I guess you think it’s best for me, such a big trouble, to disappear completely, right?”
Du Wenping was a hypocritical person. Du Yan’s ruthless words made his face pale, and he looked very embarrassed.
He said: “Yan Yan, I know you have opinions about me, but baba still loves you in his heart.”
“Oh? So you want me to come to you after I turn 18? If you disagree, I will try to appear in front of you more often and even find a TV station to complain about my miserable life?”
“No…” Du Zhiping leaned forward slightly and was temporarily out of control because of Du Yan’s words.
“What is your decision then?”
Du Yan’s expression was calm, and his voice was flat, as if he was discussing a transaction that had nothing to do with him.
Du Zhiping thought for a moment and chose the path that was most beneficial to him.
“I understand. Just let me know when you need my signature. Just live a good life in the future. I won’t bother you.”
After saying this, Du Zhiping stood up, not wanting to stay in this place where all his disguises had been stripped away for long.
“I still have work to do, so I’m leaving now.”
Du Yan sat in the coffee shop, watching Du Zhiping walk away quickly, and then took out a recorder from his pocket.
Although these words have no legal effect, considering how much Du Wenping cares about his reputation and the social status of the Luo family, as long as he has this recording in hand, Du Zhiping will not appear to cause trouble again in the future.
Du Yan had some preliminary ideas about the one million. At his age, the fastest and most legal way to make money was through the entertainment industry.
Du Yan didn’t like being stared at by people, and he even disliked his appearance because of it. He never thought that he would be grateful for his face one day and find a way to make money quickly.
He thought about it and decided to go home and find out if there are any talent shows in the near future, as well as the contact information of various economic companies, and prepare to make a table after sorting out the information.
Action will be more efficient after having a plan
Du Yan’s home was in an old residential area in the suburbs. It’s a 30-year-old house with an area of 40 square meters.
He seldom goes back, firstly because the school is too far away, and secondly because he always misses the people when he sees the things from the past.
When Du Yan opened the door and looked at the room that had been sealed for a long time, he did not feel any nostalgia.
He stood at the door in a daze, having never expected to be in such a mood. He remembered the location of every piece of furniture in this room, and could also remember which item was placed in which cabinet.
Emotionally, it felt strange, so strange that he seemed to have never lived in this place. The previous memories were like watching a movie, only knowing the plot, but it had nothing to do with himself.
This strange feeling made Du Yan stunned for a long time before he walked in. After tidying up briefly, he went to his room and turned on his computer.
The desktop computer was a few years old, and the boot speed was very slow. Du Yan was bored waiting, so he turned on his phone to kill time. Du Yan’s phone was a few years old, and some time ago, it ran slowly, so he deleted all the unnecessary software.
There are no games or other entertainment software on mobile phones now. Du Yan flipped through them and saw the familiar icon. He opened it and saw Zeus, who seemed to have been waiting for a long time.
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