Supreme Divine Physician in the City Chapter 1573: Father-in-Law’s Trouble

However, a few of Su Qinian's relatives proved rather unreasonable.

Upon discovering that Su Qinian was now managing a factory and quite successfully at that, they conceived a plan to extort him. Their demand was not only the return of the original loan but also an exorbitant amount of interest.

Su Qinian mused that although the interest was excessive considering the duration of the loan, it wasn't entirely outrageous. Gritting his teeth, he agreed.

In the end, after these relatives accepted the payment, they didn't remain silent for long before reappearing with the original IOUs, demanding even more from Su Qinian.

Su Qinian was enraged.

He had clearly repaid the debt along with substantial interest, yet these individuals shamelessly insisted he still owed them. Weren't they simply preying on him?

Su Qinian resolved to push back, adamantly stating he would no longer be a doormat for anyone.

Then, those relatives escalated their tactics, resorting to hiring thugs to assault Su Qinian and systematically ruining his reputation. They employed every conceivable method to achieve their aims.

Su Qinian endured it all.

But just recently, these relatives not only brought people to verbally abuse and physically assault Su Qinian but also proceeded to vandalize numerous parts of the factory. Su Qinian felt utterly cornered and desperate, leading him to call Su Yumo.

During the call, Su Qinian sounded incredibly flustered and filled with self-reproach, believing his own weakness and incompetence had led to the factory's losses, and feeling immense guilt towards Eastern Group.

Su Yumo offered some words of comfort before ending the call.

"Ye Xuan..." Su Yumo began, intending to speak.

"I overheard everything," Ye Xuan interjected, waving a hand. "Their greed knows no bounds! Let's head to Qingfeng Town immediately. I'm genuinely curious to see what kind of people would push matters to such an extreme!"

It was evident that Ye Xuan himself was somewhat angered.

While Su Qinian had indeed been struggling in the past, Ye Xuan now saw his diligence and integrity, and from the bottom of his heart, he had come to respect this man who would soon be his father-in-law.

To bully his prospective father-in-law in such a manner was akin to a direct insult to himself.

Without delay, Ye Xuan began to get dressed.

Su Yumo also prepared herself swiftly.

Before long, the two were traveling in Lin Tong's Maserati, speeding towards Qingfeng Town.

In less than an hour, Ye Xuan and Su Yumo arrived at the factory in Qingfeng Town. Upon surveying the surroundings, they immediately noticed a group of menacing young thugs obstructing the factory entrance.

Su Qinian and several workers stood their ground at the entrance, their faces etched with humiliation and anger, all bearing signs of bruises and injuries.

Clearly, prior to Ye Xuan and Su Yumo's arrival, they had already been subjected to assaults and intimidation by the group of young thugs, and much of the factory's entrance, including building materials and equipment, had suffered significant damage.

"Repaying what is owed is only natural!"

The man with the crew cut, who appeared to be leading the youth group, sneered. "Su Qinian, you borrowed money from my family, and it's been nearly a year without repayment. Previously, when you were struggling, it was understandable. But now that you've found success, you still refuse to pay? That's hardly proper conduct!"

"Su Jie, don't push your luck too far!" Su Qinian retorted, his neck stiff with defiance. "I repaid you two months ago. As a relative, I trusted you and didn't request an IOU. Then you backtracked, returning with an IOU and demanding more money. Do you even consider yourself a relative anymore?"

"Relative? Su Qinian, you are unworthy to speak of kinship with me!"

Su Jie stated coldly, "You failed to repay, attempted to renege on the debt, and now, with newfound wealth, you act high and mighty. I do not acknowledge someone like you as kin! To be blunt, if you refuse to pay today, I will continue to beat you until you do!

If you lack the funds, let your daughter pay, or let your son-in-law settle the debt!

Oh, I heard tell your son-in-law has money? Hurry and summon him, or I might just accidentally beat you senseless!"

"You scoundrel, you..."

A sharp pain shot through Su Qinian's chest from sheer anger, compelling him to lunge forward and confront Su Jie.

The workers standing nearby could no longer contain their indignation: "Shameless, utterly shameless! We all witnessed the factory director repaying you two months ago. As relatives, how can you be so devoid of decency?"

"Brute, you are nothing more than a beast!"

"Heaven will surely punish you!"

"..."

The workers erupted in fury.

However, upon hearing these curses, Su Jie's thick eyebrows knitted together, and he sneered, "You workers, haven't you had enough beatings? Very well, today I shall ensure you learn your lesson through pain!"

The moment Su Jie finished speaking, the group of delinquents behind him tensed, ready to spring into action.

The law-abiding workers visibly recoiled in fear.

Su Qinian's anxiety intensified.

It seemed as though a painful past was about to repeat itself.

Precisely at this critical juncture.

"Stop right there!"

A woman's sharp, commanding voice cut through the air.

All attention shifted towards a woman of striking beauty. Several of the young thugs immediately leered, brazenly appraising her alluring and exquisite figure, their mouths practically watering.

A flicker of avarice danced in Su Jie's eyes, though he quickly masked it with a smile. 'Ah, isn't this my cousin, Su Yumo? Zhiya, you've finally arrived. With you here today, your family should be able to settle the debt owed to mine, shouldn't they?'

Su Yumo's face turned ashen. 'Su Jie, don't push your luck too far. Even if my father had already repaid you, and even if he hadn't, this isn't the way to handle things. Don't forget, a few years ago when your family's business collapsed and creditors were breathing down your necks, I dipped into my savings to help your family weather the storm!'

As she spoke, Su Yumo was already by Su Qinian's side. Ye Xuan arrived at a steady pace as well, his frown deepening upon seeing the extent of Su Qinian's injuries.

Su Yumo's most defining characteristics were her unparalleled beauty, inherent kindness, and unwavering honesty. It was true that a few years prior, Su Jie's family faced utter ruin, drowning in debt with no viable options. Moved by familial ties, Su Yumo had solicited loans from friends to pull them from the brink. Without exaggeration, if Su Yumo hadn't extended a hand back then, Su Jie's family's fate would have been considerably bleaker.

Subsequently, Su Jie's family did indeed repay the funds, but only a meager eighty percent of the total sum. Su Yumo, ever soft-hearted, saw no need to quibble over the remainder and personally covered the outstanding twenty percent, giving no further thought to the possibility of Su Jie's family repaying her later. The matter was considered closed.

Who could have predicted such generosity would be repaid with contempt!

Su Jie's family not only failed to acknowledge the favor but compounded their transgressions with audacious greed and shamelessness. Even Su Yumo's patient demeanor could only take so much before blistering anger took hold at the sight of Su Jie's repulsive countenance.

Upon hearing Su Yumo's words, Su Jie's face flushed crimson with rage. It's a common human failing to detest having one's ignoble actions brought to light.

Su Jie retorted, 'Su Yumo, the valiant do not boast of past triumphs. Yes, you aided my family years ago, but we settled that debt. So what? Just because you lent us money does that mean my family is obligated to be your lackey and never settle debts owed by your family?'