Why did you make me reincarnate?

In his previous life, Xu Chaoyang had visited Xingfuli quite often. When he was in junior high school, they all loved to sneak into the abandoned old shipyard next door to play.

He turned into the narrow alley with ease. The old residential area had no elevator, so Xu Chaoyang could only climb up the cement stairs.

Just as I reached the corner on the third floor, I heard a commotion coming from upstairs.

"Teacher Wei, please give us an explanation right now, or the brothers can't guarantee what they might do."

It was Ma Jun's voice, and his tone sounded much more arrogant than when they were at the bar last time.

Xu Chaoyang frowned and quickened his pace to Wei Qingqiu's door.

The security door was open, and five or six people were crammed into the living room. Ma Jun sat on the sofa with his legs crossed, and several of his underlings stood behind him.

Wei Qingqiu stood helplessly at the bedroom door, dressed in plain-colored pajamas, her face extremely pale.

"I told you Xiaodong isn't home, and I'm already trying to raise the money he owes..."

Ma Jun stubbed out his cigarette on the coffee table, leaving a charred mark: "Teacher Wei, I was already very lenient with you at the bar last time, but the debt can't be left unpaid like this. Our boss Gu has spoken today: if we don't get the money, we'll use the house as collateral."

His gaze swept over Wei Qingqiu without restraint. "Or you can use something else if you prefer."

Looking into his unbridled eyes, Wei Qingqiu swayed, her teeth clenched, but there was nothing she could do.

Xu Chaoyang heard every word of these words. It turned out that Gu Qinjiang had personally given the instructions. No wonder Ma Jun was so arrogant today.

Now that Gu Qinjiang has climbed up to Zheng Tao's coattails and joined Zhongrui Group, his status in Wenzhou's social circles has risen dramatically, and his subordinates have also become quite arrogant.

They used to be more discreet at bars, but now they're trespassing on people's property.

"You have ten minutes to get out of here."

As soon as Xu Chaoyang spoke, everyone in the living room turned their attention to him.

Ma Jun was stunned for a moment when he saw him, then a sinister look appeared on his face. Why was it this boy whose background he couldn't figure out again?

Although President Gu said that there was nothing to fear if anyone blocked the way, Xu Chaoyang knew people in the street office. If he really offended them, wouldn't it be his underlings who would be implicated?

Therefore, Ma Jun decided to be cautious.

He slowly stood up from the sofa and greeted, "Hey, Mr. Xu, we meet again."

Xu Chaoyang ignored his probing and walked straight into the living room. The three thugs took half a step forward at the same time, forming a human wall in front of him.

"Get out of the way." Xu Chaoyang didn't even lift his eyelids.

Ma Jun waved his hand, signaling his men to step aside, a look of anticipation on his face.

"Boss Xu, I know you have some connections, but you can't stop us from getting back the money we're owed."

He pulled a crumpled IOU from his pocket and waved it in front of Xu Chaoyang. "That kid Wei Dong took another 200,000 from us. Adding that to what we had before, we owe 600,000 in principal alone."

Xu Chaoyang glanced at the IOU; it did indeed have Wei Dong's name on it, and the date was recent.

Wei Qingqiu looked somewhat worried, the scene of Wei Dong promising never to touch it again still vivid in her mind.

A leopard can't change its spots.

Xu Chaoyang thought for a moment, then said, "Six hundred thousand, right? Give me your account number, I'll pay it back."

Ma Jun was clearly taken aback, seemingly not expecting Xu Chaoyang to be so decisive.

Six hundred thousand is no small sum; it can buy two decent apartments in Vancouver.

He originally thought Xu Chaoyang would try to bargain, or at least say some harsh words to get back at him, but he didn't expect the other party to not even blink.

"Boss Xu, have you thought this through?" Ma Jun squinted, trying to read something from Xu Chaoyang's face.

"Account, quick!"

Ma Jun stared at him for a few seconds, then frowned and recited a string of numbers.

Xu Chaoyang went to the balcony to make a phone call. One of Ma Jun's men wanted to follow him, but Xu Chaoyang froze in place with a single look from him.

Lu Qingqing had been managing the bar's cash flow, and after the World Cup, there was a considerable amount of cash in the account.

"Sister Lu, transfer 600,000 to this account."

Lu Qingqing didn't ask any more questions, just confirmed it once and then hung up the phone.

Having followed Xu Chaoyang for so long, she had gotten used to the young boss's style of doing things; when he was serious, he was never wishy-washy.

After confirming the money had arrived, Ma Jun smiled with a hint of amusement: "Boss Xu is generous, but to be honest, is it worth spending 600,000 yuan for a teacher?"

After they all left, Xu Chaoyang approached Wei Qingqiu and asked, "Teacher Wei, are you alright?"

Wei Qingqiu's eyes were already red, but she didn't shed a tear. She looked at Xu Chaoyang and her lips trembled several times before she finally managed to squeeze out a sentence.

"Chaoyang, Teacher will pay you back."

Her voice was trembling, but her eyes were firm.

"The money isn't urgent." Xu Chaoyang shook his head, lowering his voice slightly, "But there's one thing I need your help with."

Ma Jun and his group weren't there for the money, and Xu Chaoyang certainly had other plans as well.

Helping Wei Qingqiu is only one aspect; the important thing is the role Wei Qingqiu can play in Happiness. Otherwise, if she is just a brother-supporting demon, Xu Chaoyang would not choose to help her.

"How many years have you lived in this area?"

Wei Qingqiu didn't understand why Xu Chaoyang suddenly asked this, but still replied, "I've lived here since I was a child, almost thirty years now."

"Are you familiar with all the residents in this area?"

Wei Qingqiu nodded: "I know most of them. After all, we've been neighbors for decades, and we know each other's situations."

Xu Chaoyang nodded slightly after listening; this was indeed the real purpose of his visit today.

Ma Jun and his group are just minor ailments. Six hundred thousand yuan is not much to him now, but once the Hongxing Shipyard project starts, the old houses in Xingfuli will become a battleground.

Xu Chaoyang doesn't have any lofty sentiments, but if he can help Wei Qingqiu and the others while making plans, why not?

"Teacher Wei, I would like you to take the lead in establishing a rights protection group in Xingfuli."

Wei Qingqiu frowned, clearly not quite understanding.

Xu Chaoyang patiently explained, "It's about organizing the long-time residents into a small homeowners' group. I believe it will be very useful in the future."

Wei Qingqiu wasn't a fool; after a moment's thought, she immediately understood Xu Chaoyang's meaning.

"Chaoyang, you mean Happiness Lane is going to be renovated?"

Xu Chaoyang nodded almost imperceptibly. "Yes, at the latest next year, but please don't make a fuss about it, no matter who asks."

Wei Qingqiu remained silent for a while, then slowly nodded: "Okay, I'll take the lead in this mutual aid group."

She had lived in Happiness Lane for nearly thirty years, and coupled with her status as a teacher, she naturally possessed a convincing prestige, making her the most suitable person to handle this matter.

Xu Chaoyang took out a bank card from his pocket: "There is 100,000 yuan in here, which is the group's activity fund. You can spend it as you see fit when you treat people to meals or anything. If you have any questions, feel free to call me."

"Chaoyang, thank you."

"You're welcome. This isn't just about helping you; it's also very important to me."