Lu Tao saw that Baldy San was cupping his fists and speaking politely, so he couldn't keep a straight face. He let go of his right hand that was pinching the "bull" and smiled. He cupped his fists and said, "Brother San, I was really busy with work recently, so I didn't have time to eat with Director Zou several times. How about this, after I finish visiting the poor in two or three days, I'll treat you and Chief Zou to a drink. "
Baldy Three hurriedly agreed. Seeing that Bull was still standing in front of Wu Liangmin, glaring at Lu Tao with an unconvinced expression, he hurriedly shouted, "Bull, put down the knife. Today, we'll let him go for Lu Tao's sake and let him slowly collect the money to pay his debts. "
Then, he pulled Lu Tao outside and asked in a low voice, "Chief Lu, what's your relationship with Wu Liangmin? Are you a relative or a friend? If you have a good relationship with him and want to protect him, I have to give you face. When the time comes, you can give me a solution in front of him and I'll agree. Even if you don't want to pay me back, it's fine. I'll just treat it as if I lost my tens of thousands of yuan in the casino. Taking a step back, I've lost tens of thousands of dollars, but it's worth it to be able to make a good friend like you, isn't it? "
Lu Tao didn't expect him to be so loyal. He finally believed that Zou Xianghong's evaluation of him was accurate. He smiled and said, "Brother Three, Wu Liangmin and I aren't relatives or friends. Today, I'm here with Mayor Huang to give him the money. Just now, I saw that you guys were really going to cut off one of Wu Liangmin's fingers, so I came out to persuade you. I'm not the one who wants to protect him. "
Baldy Three also smiled and patted his shoulder. "Brother, actually we were just scaring him. We wouldn't dare to cut off his finger! When I told you that I had been in prison for 20 years before I was 40 years old, I was just bragging. I thought that you were also in the underworld, so I wanted to scare you with my prison experience. In fact, I was only in prison for three years because of a fight when I was 20 years old. However, when I said that when we ask for money, it's either blood or money. That's true. If you hadn't stopped him, Bull might have cut Wu Liangmin's finger or beat him up. This is the only way to deal with this kind of scoundrel. "
Lu Tao nodded and said, "I understand. Just give me face today and let Wu Liangmin go. I'll ask him an important question later. After today, it's best for you to pressure him every three or four days so that he won't be able to live in peace. He can only think of ways to earn money to repay his debts. However, it's best if you don't really hurt him. That would be disadvantageous to you. "
Seeing that Lu Tao was encouraging them to force Wu Liangmin every few days, Baldy Three was a little surprised and asked, "Brother, did Crutch Liang offend you? If that's the case, I'll definitely help you vent your anger. "
Lu Tao smiled and shook his head, "No, it's my first time seeing him. However, if I have something important to ask him in the future, he might not agree to help. You guys should force him into a corner. When the time comes, I will help him solve the problem. Maybe he will agree to help me. "
Only then did Baldy Three understand his intentions. He didn't ask what exactly he needed Wu Liangmin's help with. He nodded and said, "Alright, I'll do as you say."
After the two finished their discussion, they returned to the bedroom. Baldy Three glared at Wu Liangmin, who was still trembling, and shouted, "Crutch Liang, for the sake of Section Chief Lu, I'll give you a few days to raise the money. We'll come back in four days. If you haven't raised the money by then, don't blame us for being merciless. "
After saying this, he cupped his hands and said to Lu Tao, "Section Chief Lu, we'll take our leave first. When you're done with your work in a few days, I'll invite you and Director Zou to drink."
Lu Tao smiled and said, "Brother Three, Wu Liangmin already owes you so much money. He doesn't care about a few hundred yuan. Why don't you return the 800 yuan consolation money that the town gave him? Looking at him like this, I guess he really has no money to eat. If he starves to death, it won't be a good thing for creditors like you, right? "
Baldy Three also laughed. He took out the envelope with the money from his bag and threw it on Wu Liangmin's bed. He shouted, "Today, for the sake of Section Chief Lu, I'll be a good person until the end. Take this money and eat. But I have to warn you that you can't gamble with this money. If I or my brothers see you at the gambling table again, not only will we confiscate your money, but we will also break your legs. Do you hear me? "
Wu Liangmin quickly nodded and said, "I hear you! Thank you, Brother Three. Thank you, Section Chief Lu. Thank you, brothers! "
Lu Tao put the briefcase under his arm and followed behind Baldy Three and the others. He was ready to go outside. But as soon as he took a step, Wu Liangmin suddenly grabbed his hand from behind and said in a pleading tone, "Section Chief Lu, please sit for a few minutes before you go, okay? I have something to tell you. "
Lu Tao turned his head and looked at him. He deliberately pondered for a moment and said, "Okay, I'll walk them outside and come back soon."
After that, he sent Baldy San and the other three to a convenience store that was about 200 meters away from Wu Liangmin's house. He asked the lady boss to take out four packs of "Peace and the World" cigarettes and gave each of them a pack. He smiled and said, "Brother San, you and your brothers worked so hard to come here, but because you gave me face, you didn't get a single cent. I feel a little bad. Take this pack of cigarettes and smoke it as a token of my apology. Next time, I'll treat Director Zou and our brothers to a drink!"
Bull was a little dissatisfied with Lu Tao. Now that he saw them out politely and gave each of them a pack of cigarettes that cost 100 yuan and invited them to drink with Director Zou, he felt that this officer of the Local Taxation Bureau was really loyal and respectful. He took the initiative to salute Lu Tao and said, "Section Chief Lu, although I just lost to you, I admire your martial arts and character very much. If I'm lucky enough to drink with you next time, I'll definitely toast to you. "
Lu Tao also smiled and said a few polite words. He then said goodbye to them and returned to Wu Liangmin's house.
When Wu Liangmin saw him return to the bedroom, it was as if he saw his savior. He suddenly grabbed his hand and begged with tears and snot flowing, "Section Chief Lu, you have to save me! You have a good relationship with Director Zou, and Brother Three and the others respect you. As long as you're willing to help me and vouch for my debt, Brother Three won't force me anymore. Otherwise, in three or four days, they'll come back and force me to pay the debt again. At that time, I'll die! "
Lu Tao shook off his dirty hand and pointed to the bed and said, "Sit down first. Let's talk."
Wu Liangmin quickly climbed onto the bed and wiped his tears and snot. He asked, "Section Chief Lu, what do you want to talk to me about first?"
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