Although they recognized Fangzheng, everyone shared the same thoughts as Ghosthead. It was unlikely the monk would continue helping to redeem the hostages, right? After all, the university student's family had yet to arrive. What if he wasn't short of money?
However, everyone's jaws dropped when Fangzheng nodded! Then, as though he was afraid everyone didn't understand, he added, "This Penniless Monk is willing to pay. Patrons, how much do you want?"
"What!?" Bai Wenshui, Ghosthead, and the others exclaimed in unison. They looked at Fangzheng as though he was a monster.
Fangzheng looked calmly at Ghosthead and Bai Wenshui and continued asking, "How much will it take for the two of you to hand the corpse over to This Penniless Monk?"
"Heh!" Ghosthead exclaimed in surprise as he exchanged looks with Bai Wenshui. They could read each other's eyes. This was a rich monk! This was a monk who was overflowing with love! He was a sucker and a fool! If they didn't scam him, they would be letting themselves down!
Therefore, Ghosthead waved his hand and extended two fingers. "20,000!"
"What? It was 12,000 yesterday. Why is it 20,000 today? "Someone was infuriated.
"Yesterday was yesterday. Today is today. Didn't you see Brother Bai and I nearly drown? This job is very risky. We have to raise the price! "Ghosthead said without backing down.
Before anyone else could speak up, Fangzheng said, "Compared to a human life, 20,000 isn't much."
"Monk, you sure are wise. Compared to a human life, it's indeed not much." Ghosthead was amused. This was the first time he had encountered such a fool.
Bai Wenshui asked, "Monk, how much do you think this person is worth?" Bai Wenshui wasn't asking for nothing. They spent their days out on the water, fishing people out for money, but they were also criticized for doing so. If it was too little, he would be indignant. If it was too much, he would be cursed. It wasn't easy for him to encounter someone who was willing to offer a high price. He naturally had to grab the opportunity to raise the price.
Fangzheng said, "Priceless."
"Well said! According to what you said, I can't even give you 20,000. 30,000! "Bai Wenshui said.
Fangzheng smiled. "People are priceless, but labor has a price. Fishing people out will affect fishing and affect life. Indeed, a certain amount of compensation is needed. However, to demand a price with a corpse and raise the price is too much. "
"Monk, what do you mean by that?" Ghosthead was pissed, and so was Bai Wenshui.
The people were originally a little displeased with Fangzheng's words, but when they heard that, they immediately cheered.
"Exactly! Bai Wenshui, we don't object to you taking a certain amount of money to fish people out, but aren't you being too unscrupulous? How much can you earn from fishing in a day? Three hundred and five hundred at most! You guys are asking for tens of thousands of dollars just to fish a person out. Has your conscience been eaten by a dog? "
"Bai Wenshui, do you know why people don't like you? In the beginning, you guys only charged 2,000 yuan. At that time, everyone said that you guys were nice! No one said anything bad about you, but what happened in the end? Your hearts are getting blacker and blacker by the day. Now you're asking for 30,000. Are you still human? The corpse fishing team from the neighboring city charged a symbolic 1,000 yuan per person. But which family only gave a thousand? Which family didn't give two or three thousand yuan? I know that your work is hard and dangerous, so who would treat you unfairly? You, on the other hand, raised the price yourself! "someone scolded.
"If the neighbor next door is so good, why don't you move over!" Bai Wenshui sneered.
Ghosthead also said, "That's right. You can go to Gobi City to get someone to fish him up. We don't mind either."
"You don't mind if others take it? Pooh! Who was the one who hired people to break the legs of the previous volunteer corpse fishing team? Who sank the ship? "someone cried.
"Alright, enough with the nonsense! What was the point of saying all this? If you have the ability, bring out the evidence. If you don't, don't even think about it! Monk, he's here! These people pissed me off. Don't even think of taking them away without fifty thousand! "Bai Wenshui pointed at the corpses on the ground.
Everyone was infuriated when they heard that. They had only said a few words and the price was raised. If they continued, the price would be raised again. That would harm the family of the monk and the university student. Thus, all of them glared at him angrily, but did not say a word …
Fangzheng pressed his palms together and looked warmly at Bai Wenshui and Ghosthead. "Gentlemen, This Penniless Monk once said that the more money there is, the more debts there are. Are you sure you want fifty thousand? "
"Don't talk nonsense with me! I don't believe in Buddha! They only believed in money! Give the money or someone else will take it. Otherwise, we will drag them away. You can do whatever you want! "Bai Wenshui yelled.
"Amitabha. In that case, fifty thousand it is." After Fangzheng said that, he took out fifty thousand from his bag and handed it over.
Bai Wenshui and Ghosthead happened to see that Fangzheng's bag still had a lot of money. The red bills immediately stirred their greed. Ghosthead nearly subconsciously shouted. "Fifty thousand is to appease Brother Bai's displeasure. What about mine? A hundred thousand! I want a hundred thousand! "
"You …" Everyone turned anxious.
However, Fangzheng beat them to it. "Sure!"
Then, Fangzheng took out another fifty thousand. A hundred thousand was a thick stack!
When Ghosthead received it, he felt like he was dreaming. Mole and company were also somewhat dazed when they saw so much money. Over the past year or so, they had indeed earned quite a bit, but they had never earned so much from a single corpse! They felt like they had seen a golden path that led straight to the other shore of riches!
"Monk, doing this is equivalent to spoiling them! If they take a hundred thousand from you this time, they will dare ask for a hundred thousand from others the next time! If this continues, who will be able to redeem them in the future? "someone said worriedly.
Before Fangzheng said a word, Ghosthead was indignant. Cut off his path to riches? That wouldn't do! Therefore, Ghosthead immediately shouted. "What are you shouting for? It's not like you are the one paying! " As he spoke, Ghosthead hurriedly put the money into his pocket. Then, he carried the corpse to the bank and jumped onto the boat. Together with Bai Wenshui, they pushed up the boat and ran off! They were afraid that Fangzheng would go back on his word!
Furthermore, the police were almost here. It was still acceptable for them to ask for ten thousand, but now, it was unacceptable for them to ask for a hundred thousand just to redeem a person. Even if the police could not arrest them, they would get them to spit out a ninth of the money and return it to the monk. They did not wish to lose the money that they had obtained!
Fangzheng looked at the duo's departing backs and waved his hand. "Gentlemen, is the money a lot?"
The question was baffling, but Ghosthead still replied, "Not a lot!"
"Amitabha." Fangzheng gave a Buddhist proclamation and turned to leave.
Everyone was baffled. Why did the monk ask such a question? It was clearly a lot! However, with the money given, could he get it back?
Fangzheng ignored everyone's thoughts and left the riverside. Not long later, Red Boy returned. He sat beside Fangzheng angrily and said, "Master, aren't you going to do something about these bastards?"
Fangzheng said unhurriedly, "Who said I'm not going to do anything? Let's go. We'll put on a good show today! "
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