191 - I Don’t Want to Be Turned Into the Female Protagonist by the System

Chapter 191: I Actually Admire You (Part 4) At this moment, Huang A-Pu watched as Wang Zijin calmly made a phone call. He felt somewhat regretful. Why did the jade have to break? He just wanted to take advantage but not cause such trouble. As a delinquent from the 21st century, he had been in this profession for a long time and knew that there's an iron-clad rule in this line of work: no physical violence. Some might ask how one could be a delinquent without fighting. A-Pu would tell you from experience that those who resort to violence end up in detention. After all, in the 21st century, the law is quite mature, especially when it comes to controlling violent incidents. Many predecessors had used their flesh and blood to leave valuable lessons for younger generations like him. There are even those who haven’t been released yet. Truthfully, even though they were delinquents, most of their work involved verbal threats, with rare cases of violent debt collection. Because most of their targets were college students, the simplest job was to make a few calls, and perhaps contact the target's friends, before completing the task. But what’s going on now? Staring at the jade bracelet shattered into three pieces on the ground, A-Pu hoped fervently that it wasn't worth more than ten thousand. Why this hope? Because he understood the law. The legal standard for "picking quarrels and provoking trouble" was 2000 yuan. Delinquents like them were professionally trained, knowing when it was appropriate to smash an opponent's phone. While phones are expensive, they depreciate quickly. Even if the police did get involved, they were merely “helping with repairs,” and any legal action from the other side would be fruitless, as even the most expensive phone repairs didn’t exceed 2000 yuan. “Police, yes, I am at Cafe XX, where someone is forcing me to sign an agreement, and we had a dispute,” Wang Zijin said into the phone. A-Pu glanced at the contract she had just signed. If the police arrived and had this document, wouldn’t he be caught red-handed, unable to explain himself? He resentfully looked at Wang Zijin, knowing he had been set up. As a delinquent, he was used to bullying others, but never encountering such grievances himself. Reflecting on the earlier phone call, he thought his luck was particularly unfortunate today. Watching Wang Zijin calm and collected as she made the call, A-Pu recalled his training and moved to snatch the phone from her. Just then, an individual in a police uniform walked over, greeting Wang Zijin as a familiar acquaintance. “Zijin, my dear junior.” A-Pu felt a wave of hopelessness. At this moment, two imposing women entered the café and made their way towards him. They were An Ning and the lawyer, Lin Zi—a person Wang Zijin specifically instructed An Ning to bring along. Lin Zi and An Ning had met during a legal dispute over a catering trademark, and she was slightly renowned in the law scene of Suzhou. Seeing the jade bracelet shattered into three segments on the floor, she quickly grasped the situation. “The craftsmanship and material of this bracelet seem quite good. Such a pity,” Lin Zi remarked to Wang Zijin. Then she turned to A-Pu, asking, “How would you like to resolve this? Shall I sue you?” This led to Biao Ge receiving a call. Biao Ge was puzzled. In their line of work, where he was the big brother to many underlings, they didn't have a fixed salary and relied on loyalty. He couldn’t betray the trust of those under him. Thus, he led his men to the café. Outside, he instructed two of them to pretend to be fighting. Soon after, they saw a policeman dashed out of the café. A group of twenty to thirty men presented an intimidating force. Biao Ge figured that no matter how brave, any girl would be terrified at the sight of them. As the group reached the café, A-Pu felt emboldened seeing his big brother arrive and rushed to Biao Ge’s side. Removing his sunglasses, Biao Ge finally saw the three women clearly, and suddenly, his eyes brightened. Wang Zijin's youthful vitality and Lin Zi's intellectual aura caught his attention, but most noticeable was the third woman; she was exceptionally striking. Seeing the three, he realized why A-Pu couldn't handle them. His street smarts weren’t up to par. Especially with Wang Zijin and An Ning, whose sophistication suggested a socially experienced background. But he was different. At 43, starting as a small-time thug at 17, he had deep knowledge of how to intimidate these college girls. He leisurely walked to the three's table and picked up a decorative glaze bottle from the café. With a crash, the glaze bottle shattered into pieces. “If you continue causing trouble, this will be your fate!” His voice was slow yet carried the severity typical of those deeply ingrained in societal violence, as his group closed in around them. At this moment, several staff members with mops came over. Usually, for ordinary customers, they might turn a blind eye. But sitting over there was their boss, who offered the best job conditions imaginable: five-day workweek, work-rest balance, normal holidays off, and three times overtime pay. Where could they find another such great boss? Wang Zijin watched the group close in on them and, unhurriedly, pulled out three more bracelets from her bag. Handing one to her best friend, one to Lin Zi, and then putting one on herself, she calmly spoke, “You better not come closer. If you do, in panic, accidents could happen. Oh no, look, the receipt accidentally fell down.” Biao Ge watched as Wang Zijin seemingly carelessly dropped a stack at his feet. A fresh-faced young recruit, oblivious to the ways of their world, picked it up, glanced at it, then exclaimed loudly. “B—Biao Ge, each of these bracelets is worth 500,000 yuan!” Biao Ge stared at the kid. You're boosting the enemy's confidence while killing our morale! Looking at the three jade pieces, he realized that this girl named Wang Zijin hadn't feared him from the beginning. And just then, another woman stood up, saying, “I thought I recognized that voice on the phone. You're the one who made those threats!” As she spoke, An Ning began counting heads with her jade-like fingers, clicking her tongue as she said, “Only twenty-eight people? That’s a bit few!” “Hah, as if your numbers are any greater!” Biao Ge retorted. At this moment, the café door swung open again. This time, another crowd marched in. Leading them was An Ning's father, An Huo. The café's female manager had called him earlier, saying An Ning was in danger, and he had hurriedly gathered personnel and security to come over. Seeing An Huo left Biao Ge stunned. Wasn't this man a director at the An family? His underlings were also panicking, as the sheer number of opponents was overwhelming! “You few dare to bully my daughter?” An Huo questioned Biao Ge. Facing so many people, even he started to feel uneasy. Especially with An Huo glaring at him, he was finding it hard to cope. Damn, seemed like they picked the wrong fight this time. He was contemplating his next move when his phone suddenly rang. Biao Ge wondered which fool was calling at such a time. Seeing it was a call from his secondary SIM, he knew it must be important as only his brothers had that number. Yet most of his brothers were here. What could be happening? Upon answering, the voice on the other end shouted, “Biao Ge, a squad of police came and sealed our territory. They’re now taking me away!” Biao Ge: ??? Before he could ask further, he heard a police voice over the phone, “Take him away!” After that, the call went dead. Damn, what was happening? He was still dazed when he felt a tap on his shoulder. Turning around irritably, he saw A-Pu trembling, pointing outside. “B—Biao Ge, a lot of police!” Five minutes later, with handcuffs around his wrists, a bewildered Biao Ge was led to a police car. Once the car door closed, a policeman sitting opposite him patted his shoulder lightly and said, “I actually admire you.” Biao Ge was confused. His profession earning the admiration of a police officer? What kind of joke was this? The officer continued, "You had the audacity to make a threatening call to a superior. That's bold!" Biao Ge: ??? What is going on? He noticed A-Pu trembling beside him, teeth chattering. With a mournful expression, A-Pu said, "Biao Ge, could it be that godfather?" Sitting in the police car, at this moment, Biao Ge felt surprisingly unburdened. The day's series of misfortunes had left him dizzy and disoriented. Now, all he wanted was to lie down on a prison bed and have a good sleep. Additionally, if possible, he wished for a hot shower. [Note: For your convenience in choosing books, the "Rankings" page on our website has been optimized. Feel free to check it out!] Previous Chapter | Table of Contents | Next Chapter Contact Us | Settings | Report a Chapter Issue Sponsored Noom One spoonful on an empty stomach burns 4 kg of fat in one week Hurry up and write down the recipe!