You Choose an Adopted Son, I Choose Madness - Chapter 83:

Chapter 83: Five Million Is Already a Bargain

“What do you mean, robbing you?!”

“Liu Xingran, why are you making it sound so unpleasant?!”

“There are several people willing to buy your and your wife’s photos!”

“Five million is just the lowest price.”

“If I raise the price a bit, selling them for eight or nine million won’t be a problem.”

“I’m only asking for five million because we’re family—that’s already giving you a discount!”

“You should be grateful instead of acting ungrateful!”

Su Chen didn’t even glance at Liu Xingran this time. He was busy tapping away on his phone, as if chatting with multiple buyers at once.

Liu Xingran’s eyes darted toward Su Zhenxing.

“Su Zhenxing, look at your son!”

“He’s trying to rob his own uncle!”

“Aren’t you going to do something?!”

Su Zhenxing had been enjoying the show.

Over the years, Liu Xingran had taken advantage of his past favors, always acting like an important elder. And since Su Zhenxing wasn’t an ungrateful person, he had shown him respect.

But deep down, he had always been a little resentful.

So now, watching Liu Xingran suffer at Su Chen’s hands was quite satisfying.

However, when Liu Xingran suddenly shifted the topic to him, Su Zhenxing was caught off guard. He was so engrossed in the drama that he hadn’t even adjusted his expression yet!

Out of habit, he still reflexively respected Liu Xingran.

Clearing his throat, he tried to mediate.

“Su Chen, he is your uncle, after all.”

“How about cutting him a deal?”

Liu Xingran was immediately displeased.

What deal?!

Su Chen shouldn’t be asking for money at all!

He kept signaling to Su Zhenxing with his eyes.

But unfortunately, all of Su Zhenxing’s attention was on Su Chen, and he completely missed the desperate look on Liu Xingran’s face.

Su Chen shot a sideways glance at Su Zhenxing.

“You’re that eager to help Liu Xingran?”

“Well, I have a solution for you.”

“Why don’t you pay the money for him? That way, he won’t have to spend a dime.”

The smile on Su Zhenxing’s face stiffened.

Liu Xingran’s eyes, on the other hand, lit up.

That’s right! If Su Zhenxing paid on his behalf, wouldn’t that solve everything?!

After all, Su Chen was his son. Giving money to his own child wasn’t a loss for him!

Liu Xingran quickly nodded toward Su Zhenxing, urging him to accept Su Chen’s offer.

But Su Zhenxing glanced at Su Chen’s unyielding expression, then at Liu Xingran’s hopeful face.

He cursed himself internally.

Why did I stick my nose into this?!

Pretending to feel dizzy, he suddenly tilted his head and collapsed onto the sofa, unmoving.

Nobody talk to him.

He had passed out.

Seeing this, the light in Liu Xingran’s eyes dimmed.

At the critical moment, no one could be relied on!

Not even the always respectful Su Zhenxing!

Su Chen grew impatient.

“Liu Xingran, this is your last chance.”

“If you don’t pay up, I’ll sell the photos elsewhere.”

“If that happens, don’t blame me.”

“I gave you an opportunity—you just didn’t take it.”

Liu Xingran fell silent.

He didn’t want to give the money.

Especially not such a large amount—five million!

But he absolutely couldn’t let Su Chen sell those photos.

Otherwise, both he and his wife would be utterly humiliated.

He had to think of a solution.

Maybe he could get Liu Yanran involved?

While Liu Xingran was busy scheming, Su Chen wasn’t going to wait around.

Seeing that Liu Xingran wasn’t responding, he immediately got up, phone in one hand, wig in the other, and started walking upstairs.

“No deal? Fine.”

“I’ll just sell them to someone else.”

“I gave you a chance, but you just weren’t capable enough to take it.”

Panic flashed across Liu Xingran’s face.

He couldn’t let Su Chen leave!

Otherwise, he really might sell those pictures to his competitors!

Left with no choice, Liu Xingran made a decision.

He would pay the five million now and make Liu Yanran reimburse him later.

After all, he and his wife only got involved in this mess because they were standing up for her.

The injuries, the humiliation, and now the money—it was only fair for her to pay for it.

“Wait, Su Chen, don’t go.”

“I’ll give you five million—just promise not to spread those photos.”

“If you go back on your word, I won’t just take back the money—I’ll make sure you regret it, Su Chen.”

Su Chen immediately stopped, his face breaking into a bright smile.

He turned around and nodded enthusiastically at Liu Xingran.

“Don’t worry, as long as the five million is in my account, these photos will cease to exist.”

Now that Liu Xingran was his customer, he had to treat him well.

A good business transaction required both a friendly attitude and timely reassurances to ease the customer’s worries.

Watching Su Chen’s sudden shift in demeanor, Liu Xingran cursed in his heart.

This little bastard was really money-hungry!

Just a moment ago, he was glaring at him with hostility, but now that money was involved, he was all smiles!

What a shameless brat!

But no matter how much he fumed inside, he didn’t dare voice it.

For the sake of his dignity and his company’s reputation, he had to endure.

Even though it pained him, he transferred the five million to Su Chen.

Because of the bank’s transfer limits, he had to send it in five separate transactions.

Each time he hit ‘send,’ he felt a stab of pain in his heart.

By the time the fifth transaction went through, he felt like his soul had left his body.

Once the transfer was done, he couldn’t bear to stay in the Su household a second longer.

If he lingered, he might just die from frustration.

Without acknowledging anyone, Liu Xingran stood up and headed straight for the door.

At that moment, the previously “unconscious” Su Zhenxing conveniently “woke up.”

He hurriedly got up and escorted Liu Xingran out, apologizing profusely on Su Chen’s behalf.

“Brother-in-law, please don’t take it to heart.”

“Su Chen is just a kid—he doesn’t know any better.”

Liu Xingran let out a cold huff.

“Su Chen doesn’t know better?!”

“Then you should be the one to act responsibly, Su Zhenxing!”

“You should pay me back the five million I just sent to Su Chen!”

The smile on Su Zhenxing’s face froze.

After a brief pause, he lifted a hand and waved.

“Brother-in-law, take care on your way home.”

“I won’t see you out!”

With that, he spun around and marched back inside.

Liu Xingran stood there, just a few steps from the front gate, his face dark with rage.

He sneered coldly.

So, Su Zhenxing wasn’t even pretending anymore, huh?

Fuming with resentment and heartache over his lost money, Liu Xingran stormed out of the Su family’s estate, heading straight home.

He had to find his sister, Liu Yanran.

She was paying for this!