Chapter 2: Are you really Ye Xiao?

The Ye family’s not-so-large living room was now filled with many people. Mother Ye, Lin Zhenzhen, sat on the sofa, weeping, while Father Ye, Ye Shuhong, quietly comforted his wife and glared at those who had come to collect debts.

Meanwhile, Ye Xiao’s childhood friend, Li Chuyu, stood by the outermost part of the door, seemingly reluctant to get close to the few people who had just entered.

Compared to the debt collectors, Father Ye actually resented Li Chuyu more. Not for any other reason, but because ever since his son secretly went out to see her last time, he had returned completely out of sorts, as if he had lost his soul. During that period, he was afraid his son might do something drastic.

Father Ye ignored Li Chuyu and instead said to the debt collectors, “Haven’t the interest payments already been made? Why are you still here asking for money?”

The yellow-haired leader kept leering at Li Chuyu, thinking, “The Ye family actually has such a beautiful woman. If I can force her to comply, hahaha!”

Hearing Father Ye’s words, he feigned sincerity and said, “The interest calculated last time was incorrect. You see, even bank mortgage loans differentiate between equal principal and interest and equal principal payments. When borrowing from us, there are naturally two calculation methods. According to our method, you still owe us twenty thousand yuan in interest.”

Father Ye almost fainted upon hearing this. What other interest calculation methods were there? The money he borrowed was clearly written down in black and white. Although the interest was a bit high, for Ye Xiao’s illness, he had no other choice now.

Seeing that Father Ye couldn’t produce the money, Yellow Hair smiled, turned his gaze back to Li Chuyu, and said with a lecherous grin, “How about this beautiful lady accompanies us brothers for a song and a drink? Then we can consider the interest settled.”

Li Chuyu felt completely uncomfortable under Yellow Hair’s gaze. She regretted coming to find Ye Xiao today, but there were still some things she needed to discuss with Ye Xiao again. After what happened last time, she was very afraid Ye Xiao would do something unnecessary.

Father Ye immediately became enraged upon hearing this, cursing, “Is there no law anymore? I’ve already paid the interest, yet you’re still being so aggressive. Do you intend to force our family to death before you stop?!”

Yellow Hair shrugged, seemingly accustomed to the current situation, and said with a smile, “Uncle Ye is joking. How could we be people who knowingly break the law! We just heard that Young Master Ye’s condition has improved, so we specifically came here to discuss taking Young Master Ye out for a walk and some fresh air. Perhaps he’ll get better faster, won’t he?”

After speaking, he patted the two subordinates who had come with him, signaling them to do as he said.

The two men immediately walked towards the inner room upon hearing this.

Father Ye and Mother Ye would not allow it. They desperately blocked the two men. Their son’s condition had just started to improve. If he were to be agitated again and something unexpected happened, how would the old couple live!

Just then, a slightly hoarse voice sounded in the living room: “Are you looking for me?”

Ye Xiao had already understood the general situation from inside the room. At this moment, he was genuinely speechless. How was it that even in the 21st century, and on a different planet, the familiar scene of debt collectors showing up from TV dramas was still playing out before his eyes?

Father Ye was startled to see his son and immediately shouted at him, “Xiao Xiao, quickly go back inside! There’s nothing for you here.”

That one address of Xiao Xiao almost made Ye Xiao break down. He would definitely have his two adoptive parents change his nickname when he had the chance.

Ignoring Father Ye’s words, Ye Xiao walked a few steps in front of Yellow Hair and quietly asked, “Was it you who just said the interest calculation method was different?”

Yellow Hair had seen Ye Xiao before. The Ye Xiao in front of him seemed a bit different from the young man in his impression, but he didn’t care much. So he perfunctorily said, “Yes, Young Master Ye is a man of culture, so he should know that if the calculation method is different, the amount owed will naturally be different. If you ask me…”

Before he could finish speaking, Ye Xiao suddenly punched Yellow Hair in the stomach, then grabbed Yellow Hair’s hair and quietly whispered in his ear, “What do you think would happen if I didn’t want to calculate the interest your way?”

The two subordinates rushed towards Ye Xiao at the sight, but the next second they were stopped by Yellow Hair.

A pair of scissors was already pressed firmly against Yellow Hair’s throat. The tip of the blade had broken the skin on Yellow Hair’s neck, and blood slowly trickled down his neck.

At this moment, Yellow Hair’s face was covered in sweat. He dared not move, because the pressure on his neck made him clearly realize that this madman in front of him wasn’t bluffing. He was even continuing to apply pressure, as if he truly intended to pierce his neck.

He was stunned with fear. Was this Ye Xiao crazy? He quickly said, “Let’s talk this out, everything can be discussed. What are you doing?”

Ye Xiao smiled, but that somewhat morbid smile looked like a devil’s to Yellow Hair. He didn’t answer Yellow Hair’s question, but continued to speak to himself, “Me? I’ve been very bored lately! Do you know this feeling of boredom? It’s like life has no meaning at all. How nice of you, specially coming to bring me some fun.”

“Oh, why don’t you resist and move a bit? Piercing your throat directly like this gives no sense of accomplishment. Besides, if you don’t resist, and the police come knocking, how can I explain it to them, using the excuse of illegal debt collection?

“Come on, good boy, listen, move a little.”

Cold sweat had already soaked Yellow Hair’s back. Listen to what this person was saying. What kind of pervert was this?! He wouldn’t dare to come to this house to collect debts again, not for a hundred times over. Let whoever wants to come, come.

He quickly begged for mercy, “Brother Ye, I was wrong, I was really wrong. Please let me go, just let me go, okay? I’ll never come again, never again.”

Ye Xiao seemed not to hear Yellow Hair’s words and continued to apply pressure. This scene scared everyone around them. Father Ye quickly spoke up, “Xiao Xiao, stop quickly!”

Ye Xiao actually stopped and let go of Yellow Hair upon hearing this.

Yellow Hair had just broken free from his restraint and before he could compose himself, he heard Ye Xiao leisurely say in his ear, “Oh, not fun at all. Couldn’t you resist a little? Or should I leave you my number, and you can come again when my dad isn’t around?”

Yellow Hair looked back at Ye Xiao, and that one glance scared him so much that he immediately ran away with his two subordinates.

The two subordinates were still bewildered even when they got downstairs. One of them quickly asked, “Boss, that kid was just trying to scare you. Why did you take him seriously? How about I bring a couple more brothers later and we go back to get some revenge for you!”

But as soon as he finished speaking, Yellow Hair slapped him across the face and roared angrily, “Remember, from now on, you are not allowed to come to the Ye family, and even more so, do not privately seek trouble with that person!”

The subordinates didn’t understand, because they were used to bullying people and didn’t know the principle of picking on the weak and fearing the strong. In fact, debt collectors aren't even afraid of the strong; if you’re strong, I’ll just beat you until you’re weak. But there’s one kind of person they fear most: lunatics, because you can’t predict what they’ll do.

Once, his boss provoked a lunatic while collecting a debt, and now he no longer has a boss.

He had just looked at Ye Xiao, and saw his eyes were bloodshot, with a faint, eerie smile on his lips.

At that moment, he realized that the Ye Xiao in front of him was a complete madman. The way to deal with a madman was to stay far away from him. Why risk his life for a few tens of thousands of yuan?

The few people in the room were all stunned by Ye Xiao’s series of actions. Mother Ye even suspected that Ye Xiao was possessed by a ghost.

Ye Xiao could only helplessly explain to his parents that he did this to save future trouble, otherwise this group of people would continue to cause disturbances at home from time to time. However, his adoptive parents didn't seem to believe him.

Alas! He had merely put on a show of acting just now. That morbid appearance coupled with his crazy performance would surely scare that group of people into no longer harassing their family. It was just that the act was overdone; not only did it scare the people away, but it also scared the old couple quite a bit.

But upon closer thought, the original Ye Xiao was indeed a bit weak. Now, with this performance, he too would think his son was possessed by a ghost, so he didn't continue to explain to his parents.

Only then did Ye Xiao look at Li Chuyu, sizing her up. He had to admit that the original owner's taste was indeed good. If judged by his previous life's standards, this woman could score above 80 points. One should know that he used to be in the Entertainment Circle in his previous life.

He opened his mouth and asked, “What do you want with me?”

Li Chuyu looked at the somewhat unfamiliar young man in front of her, still shaken, and uncertainly said, “Are you really Ye Xiao?”