Chapter 5 Sister Lan's Boyfriend
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When Sister Lan was explaining, most of the customers, although coveting her beauty, were relatively well - behaved.
Of course, there were also a small number of people who were very misbehaved. They took the opportunity of shaking hands with Sister Lan to grope her and held her hand tightly.
Seeing this scene, I was extremely sad. This was a hundred times more heart - wrenching than when Sister Lan made things difficult for me.
Among them was a customer with a fat head and a greasy face. His small eyes were fixed on Sister Lan, rolling around.
This guy was clearly a lecher. He tried hard to stuff his business card to Sister Lan, boasted about how rich he was, and insisted on inviting Sister Lan to dinner.
Sister Lan was very measured in handling things. She neither hurt his feelings nor directly refused him. But that guy just wouldn't give up and kept pestering Sister Lan.
I thought that if I were a multi - millionaire, I would definitely rush over and swat this annoying fly to death. But I was nothing. I didn't even have the courage to step forward and help Sister Lan out of the situation.
At that time, I was so weak that I even hated myself.
That pig - like customer bought a lot of things, mostly to show off in front of Sister Lan.
He bought an antique vase priced at 150,000 yuan. It was quite heavy, about half a meter high, and was packed in a wooden box when being moved out.
When I was moving it, I saw the pig - like customer grab Sister Lan's arm and say some cheesy words.
For example, "You're so beautiful. You're an outstanding woman." And he also said that he was extremely rich and still unmarried.
Sister Lan was getting annoyed by his pestering. She tried to shake off her arm forcefully but couldn't break free. Then she said to the pig - like customer, "Don't do this. It'll be bad if my boyfriend sees this."
The pig - like customer didn't care and said, "I asked Sister Fei. She said you don't have a boyfriend. Little Lan, I really think you're great, and I'm very rich. We can give dating a try."
Sister Lan frowned, pointed at me, and said, "He is my boyfriend. Sister Fei just doesn't know."
At that moment, I was stunned. Sister Lan said I was her boyfriend, and I was extremely happy. I couldn't describe the feeling.
But just then, a classmate who was moving calligraphy and paintings had his vision blocked by the calligraphy and paintings. He didn't see me and bumped into me hard.
Crash...
The vase in my hand fell to the ground. Although there was a box protecting it, it still shattered into pieces.
150,000 yuan instantly turned into a crisp sound.
At that moment, I was stunned. I couldn't afford to compensate, and neither could my family.
My parents work hard, and they can't earn even 10,000 yuan a year. It would take them 15 years to save 150,000 yuan without eating or drinking.
I felt weak all over and didn't know what to do. The ups and downs of life were really damn exciting.
At this time, Sister Lan came over and shouted at me, "What are you doing! I told you not to be so clumsy, but you just wouldn't listen. Now you've caused trouble!"
My head was buzzing, and I couldn't hear a word Sister Lan said.
The pig - like customer also came over and said with a smile, "Xia Lan, he's not your boyfriend, right?"
Sister Lan was angry at that time and said disdainfully, "I don't have such a stupid boyfriend."
The pig - like customer laughed even more. He said, "Although this guy isn't your boyfriend, you two should know each other. You're friends, right?"
Sister Lan didn't say anything. She just gave me a contemptuous look, which was like an admission.
The pig - like customer was extremely proud. He said to Sister Lan, "Xia Lan, I'm giving you face. I won't pursue the matter of the vase. This little money means nothing to me."
Both Sister Lan and I turned to look at him, knowing that he had something more to say.
"I'm giving you face, and you should also give me some face. My request isn't high. Just do me the honor of having a meal with me."
"No way!" Sister Lan and I said almost in unison.
Sister Lan looked at me with a complicated expression. I looked at Sister Lan, and I was relieved by her refusal.
The pig - like customer didn't expect that we would reject him so decisively. He then looked at me viciously and said, "Little brother, think it over. It's 150,000 yuan. What can you, a porter, use to compensate?"
At that time, I was afraid that Sister Lan would be embarrassed and that the pig - like customer would take the opportunity to make things difficult for her. So I blurted out, "I'll sell my kidney!"
Pfft!
Sister Lan covered her mouth and laughed. My answer was so unexpected that it caught her off - guard.
But at that time, I really decided to sell my kidney. I had to take responsibility for the trouble I caused.
The pig - like customer laughed even harder. He said, "Okay, okay. Go sell your kidney. I'll wait for you right here."
I turned around and left. In fact, I didn't know where to sell a kidney. My first thought was to go to the hospital and ask the doctor if they wanted it.
"Stop!" Sister Lan called out to me coldly from behind.
I said, "My business doesn't need your interference." In front of the pig - like customer, I tried to act more like a man.
Sister Lan grabbed me and scolded me, "You think you're so capable. Selling your kidney. How many kidneys do you have? Do you know how much a kidney costs per catty?"
I didn't react at that time and asked Sister Lan, "How much per catty?"
This sentence made Sister Lan burst out laughing. She held her stomach, and tears were almost coming out.
Regarding selling kidneys, I only saw it on TV. When the protagonist encountered big difficulties, they would sell their kidneys. It seemed quite valuable.
But at that time, I really didn't know if kidneys were sold by the piece or by the catty.
I wanted to ask Sister Lan some more about selling kidneys and also ask if she knew where to sell them.
Sister Lan said angrily, "Shut up. Aren't you ashamed enough? I'll handle this matter."
I was dragged by Sister Lan like an obedient little sheep. In front of her, I was so docile for the first time.
After all, it was 150,000 yuan. Maybe even selling both of my kidneys wouldn't be enough.
Sister Lan looked at the pig - like customer and said, "Director Li, give me your account number. I'll transfer the money right now."
The pig - like customer didn't expect that Sister Lan would be so decisive. He asked Sister Lan, "Really not giving me any face at all?"
Sister Lan said gently, "Director Li, I really have a boyfriend. Please don't force me. I'll pay you back the 150,000 yuan in full."
"Ha, your boyfriend is him?" The pig - like customer pointed at me with contempt in his eyes.
"Yes, it's him!" Sister Lan said neither humbly nor arrogantly.
I was so touched that I almost cried. Sister Lan still cared about me. Our relationship hadn't drifted apart.
At that time, I really cried. I was so useless. I wanted to thank her and said, "Sister..."
"Shut up. What are you crying for, a grown - up man?" Sister Lan snapped at me, and I didn't dare to cry anymore.
The pig - like customer thought there was no chance. His face became even more vicious. He gritted his teeth and said, "Xia Lan, 150,000 yuan isn't enough. It's clearly written in the contract that if there is any damage or defect to the antique, you have to compensate ten times the price. That's 1.5 million yuan."
"Have a meal with me or pay the money. You choose one." The pig - like customer said resolutely.
At that time, I was completely stunned. I really didn't expect that the pig - like customer would have this trick up his sleeve.
Sister Lan definitely couldn't have a meal with him. This guy had ulterior motives and might do something to Sister Lan.
Although Sister Lan was rich and a bit of a local tycoon, it would definitely be very difficult for her to come up with 1.5 million yuan all at once.
Seeing that Sister Lan was in a very difficult situation, I quickly stood up and said, "Sister, you don't need to worry about me. At worst, I'll pay with my life."
Sister Lan looked at me angrily and said, "Come back here. Aren't you ashamed enough?"
I said, "How am I ashamed? I caused the trouble, and I'll take responsibility. I don't need your meddling!"
When I said these words, my heart was breaking. I knew that Sister Lan cared about me, and what I said must have hurt her. But I had no choice. I couldn't drag Sister Lan down.
"Take responsibility? Can you afford it?" The pig - like customer glanced at me disdainfully and then asked Sister Lan what she chose.
Because something happened on our side, many people in the exhibition hall came over to watch. Even if Sister Lan hadn't said anything, I knew I had made a fool of myself.
"Hey, what's going on? Such a big commotion." I knew it was Fat Lady's voice. She would probably mock me.
At this time, Sister Lan seemed to see a savior. She threw herself into Fat Lady's arms and cried, "Sister Fei, my brother broke the vase."
Fat Lady patted Sister Lan affectionately and said, "It's just a broken vase. It's not worth much. Why are you crying?"
"Ha, Sister Fei, the vase may not be worth much, but you have to compensate ten times the price." The pig - like customer seemed to be a bit afraid and his tone became more gentle.
"Is that so? Then I have to take a good look." Fat Lady said as she bent down and opened the wooden box. To be honest, the vase was in a terrible state after I broke it.
Fat Lady stood up and said, "Oh, it's really broken to pieces. May it bring good luck with its shattering."
As she spoke, she put her hands together in a praying gesture. The atmosphere was so tense, but she was still so funny. It seemed that Fat Lady was really extraordinary.
The pig - like customer seemed to be quite afraid of Fat Lady. He said, "Sister Fei, what do you think we should do? I'll listen to you."
Fat Lady opened her eyes and said, "What do you mean by leaving it to me? We should compensate if we should. How much was it?"
The pig - like customer said a bit awkwardly, "1.5 million yuan. But Sister Fei, I've been very lenient. I didn't plan to pursue this matter originally. As long as Xia Lan can do me the honor of having a meal with me, it's actually a simple matter."
"Does she want to have a meal with you?" Fat Lady asked rhetorically.
"Well..." The pig - like customer didn't know what to say.
"Xia Lan doesn't want to, and you made her cry, right?" I found that a powerful aura was emanating from Fat Lady.
"I..." The pig - like customer was speechless.
"Director Li, are you bullying our sisters? Do you think my connections aren't strong enough?" Fat Lady shouted the last sentence. Not only the pig - like customer but also the people around were startled.
I really didn't expect that the Fat Lady who was blackmailed by us at noon had such a powerful aura.
The pig - like customer took a step back, his face turning sallow. He said, "Sister Fei, it's all my fault. I don't want the compensation. The broken vase isn't worth much."
"You say my things are broken? Do you want me to do business or not?" Fat Lady stared, looking like Zhang Fei.
"Sister, sister! The things you sell are all good! I was wrong. I'll slap myself." The pig - like customer symbolically stretched out his hand and patted his face gently twice, looking extremely obsequious.
Fat Lady looked at him contemptuously, then pointed at me and said, "Go to the warehouse and bring out box number 32. Don't drop it this time."
I nodded quickly. Fat Lady's words were like the will of God.
I ran to the warehouse and carried the box out with great effort. I didn't know what was inside, but it was about the same size as the broken vase.
Fat Lady opened the box and said, "This vase is a pair with the broken one. They're exactly the same. Take it and get out of here!"
After Fat Lady said that, she pulled Sister Lan and walked away. As she walked, she said, "You silly girl, what are you crying for? So spineless. If it were me, I would have slapped him long ago!"
The more she said, the more Sister Lan cried. In front of Fat Lady, Xia Lan was like an immature child.
The pig - like customer left with his tail between his legs, and the scene returned to normal. We were busy until 6 p.m. when the exhibition was coming to an end.
To be honest, I admired Fat Lady very much at that time. She was really imposing. I thought that one day, I would be like Fat Lady and be able to stand up and protect Sister Lan well when she was bullied.
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