All the heavens begin with the love in the courtyard.

"Paying back debts is a matter of course, Lü Fumeng, give me back my hard-earned money!"

After typing these words, I asked the aunt to make fifty copies and requested that the font size be increased.

The photocopying lady was clearly very experienced. She calmly reviewed fifty copies for him, took the money, and that was it. She didn't even ask what Yu Huanshui was planning to do!

After spending twenty-five yuan, Yu Huanshui took a stack of printed photocopies, walked out of the convenience store, wandered around a few nearby stalls, and then, feeling refreshed, hailed a ride-hailing service on his phone, arriving at the entrance of a high-end art gallery three kilometers away.

The paintings that can be exhibited here are priced starting at 100,000 yuan. The customers who come in and out of the gallery are clearly civilized people. Whether they are men or women, they are all dressed smartly, in suits and ties, and black skirts that reach their waists.

A private art exhibition is being held here today, hosted by Lü Fumeng, and the works are paintings by his girlfriend, Tang Yun.

Yu Huanshui stood at the door, spat on the ground, looked up, and walked inside with the photocopy paper in hand.

Upon entering the gallery, Yu Huanshui was immediately struck by its sophisticated atmosphere. The floor was spotless, and the decorations on the walls were clearly high-end. Regardless of whether the paintings were good or not, the decor alone must have cost a fortune. People around him were enjoying red wine and strolling elegantly through the gallery. This was the first time either Yu Huanshui or Zhang Peng in his mind had ever been to such a place.

However, it was clear that Yu Huanshui hadn't come to see the paintings today. He was carrying a stack of photocopies and wandered around the gallery for a while when he saw Lü Fumeng dressed smartly, leading a group of men and women in suits and ties to introduce the paintings on the wall.

Yu Huanshui smiled and walked towards Lü Fumeng's direction!

Chapter 168: Pretending to be cultured is disgusting.

Yu Huanshui's attire was clearly out of place with the people here, but he pretended not to notice and walked towards Lü Fumeng with a smile.

As soon as Lü Fumeng turned around, he saw Yu Huanshui walking towards him. His smile froze for a moment, and he quickly apologized to everyone, quickening his pace to walk towards Yu Huanshui.

Lu Fumeng walked up to Yu Huanshui, his anger flashing across his face for a moment. He put his arm around Yu Huanshui's shoulder and said urgently.

"Yu Huanshui, what exactly do you mean? Do you know how much effort I put into this art exhibition? What are you trying to do?"

Yu Huanshui, however, was no longer the timid man he used to be. Instead, he smiled and put his arm around Lü Fumeng's shoulder, saying with a laugh.

"What could I possibly be here for? Of course, I'm here to promote you, my good friend! Look, I've even printed out some flyers for you!"

As he spoke, Yu Huanshui showed the enlarged bold text on the printed copy paper.

When Lü Fumeng saw the words "Debts must be repaid, it's only natural" in big letters, his head was spinning.

He looked up and saw Yu Huanshui with a big smile on his face. He couldn't believe that Yu Huanshui would dare to do this!

Yu Huanshui, however, was not immersed in Lu Fumeng's shock. Instead, he smiled broadly, pulled out a copy of paper from his own hands, and said with a smile.

"Hey bro, wanna stand at the entrance of your gallery and hand out flyers to every customer who comes in? Hopefully, I can help you boost your popularity?"

Lu Fumeng was so angry that his face turned ashen. He glared at Yu Huanshui and after a long while, he slowly uttered a few words.

"Fine, fine, Yu Huanshui, Yu Huanshui, I'll return your money, and from now on we're severing all ties!"

Yu Huanshui's smile slowly faded, and he looked at Lü Fumeng, speaking in a calm tone.

“Lu Fumeng, pay me back right now, immediately! Stop babbling. I can’t stand your attitude. Did you see the flyer? Paying back debts is a matter of course. From the moment you borrowed money from me, you never intended to pay it back. From that day on, we could no longer be friends!”

Lu Fumeng was furious, but he could only suppress his anger. He pointed at Yu Huanshui, unable to say a word.

He was surrounded by customers dressed in high-end clothes, all of whom he had painstakingly invited and were prominent figures. If he lost his composure now, his reputation would be completely ruined.

Yu Huanshui, however, smiled again, and like an old friend, stepped forward, patted Lü Fumeng on the shoulder, and said with a smile.

"We've known each other for so many years, so I'll calculate the interest rate according to the national law. Let's say it's 20% per annum, 130,000 yuan. If you borrow for five and a half years, the annual interest is 26,000 yuan. Oh dear, 130,000 yuan for five and a half years... Oh well, forget it, I'll take the loss. Let's just say the interest is 130,000 yuan, making it 260,000 yuan in total. I need cash now, right now, get it to me immediately. I'll wait for you for ten minutes. After ten minutes, I'll distribute the flyers I have here for you!"

Lu Fumeng was once again speechless with anger. Looking at the flyer in Yu Huanshui's hand and then at the stares from all around him, he gritted his teeth and strode up to the second floor.

Yu Huanshui, all smiles, gathered up the stack of photocopied papers, waved to everyone with a smile, and said casually.

"Please continue your tour. I'm Lu Fumeng's neighbor. His mother is in the hospital and needs surgery, but they're short of money. I'm here to help them with the money. Fumeng is too busy with work, please understand!"

Hearing this, Lü Fumeng, who had already gone up the stairs, almost fell. He quickly quickened his pace, ran to his room, took out several bundles of money from his bag, and rushed downstairs without saying a word.

With a livid face, Lü Fumeng rushed up to Yu Huanshui, shoved three bundles of hundred-yuan bills into Yu Huanshui's hand, and said viciously.

"Yu Huanshui, here's 300,000 yuan. Take the money and get out of here. I don't want to be your friend anymore!"

Yu Huanshui's smile remained unchanged. Looking at the three thick bundles of banknotes in his hand, he was neither impatient nor agitated. He first tossed the photocopy paper to Lü Fumeng, who hurriedly and carefully took it, afraid of spilling it on the ground.

Yu Huanshui then untied a bundle of money, and slowly, under everyone's gaze, counted out 40,000 yuan and handed it to Lü Fumeng, his tone gradually turning cold as he spoke.

"You agreed on 260,000, so it's 260,000. Are you trying to scam me?"

Lu Fumeng wanted nothing more than to slap them, but under everyone's gaze, he couldn't show the slightest impropriety on his face. After all, these customers were all refined and civilized people.

Lu Fumeng lowered his head, gritted his teeth, and smiled as he spoke softly to Yu Huanshui.

"Yu Huanshui, don't push your luck! Here's the money, now get out of here!"

Yu Huanshui chuckled, calmly putting the money into his bag. He then took out a piece of paper and a pen, and said with a smile.

"Here, I've written down the matter regarding the money you owe me, including the interest, which has already been paid off. Please sign it, Lü Fumeng. I have serious concerns about your character! Just in case, please understand!"

"That's right, two copies are needed. Sign here!"

Lu Fumeng was furious, feeling like his blood was boiling and he was about to be driven crazy by Yu Huanshui!

Seeing Lü Fumeng standing there in a daze, Yu Huanshui spoke calmly.

"You won't sign? Do you want me to give you a 'rap about someone who doesn't pay back their debts'?"

Lu Fumeng raised his hand, his hands trembling, picked up the pen, signed his name on the paper, took several deep breaths, and finally finished signing.

Upon seeing the already signed name, Yu Huanshui smiled with dissatisfaction and said...

"Lu Fumeng, your literacy level has seriously deteriorated over the years. Your handwriting is crooked and messy, like a primary school student's, yet you're still pretending to be cultured. It's disgusting. Forget it, let's not talk about disgusting things. I guess you don't want to see me again in the future. I'm leaving! Goodbye!"

As he spoke, Yu Huanshui smiled and handed a copy to Lü Fumeng. He put away the paper and pen and was about to put them in his bag when he suddenly thought of something. He then took out a fingerprint box from his bag and said to Lü Fumeng with a smile.

"Excuse me, I suddenly remembered I brought this with me. Let's both put our fingerprints together, just to be on the safe side. Otherwise, if someone says your handwriting is fake, I won't be able to explain myself, right?"

Lu Fumeng felt a sharp pain in his chest at that moment. He raised his hand shakily, pointed at Yu Huanshui, and couldn't utter a single word.

Yu Huanshui, still all smiles, opened the fingerprint box and handed it to Lü Fumeng with a friendly tone.

"It's not my fault! It's just that your handwriting looks too much like a primary school student's. Pretending to be cultured is disgusting. I really had no choice but to do this just in case, just in case, haha, please understand!"

On the verge of collapse, Lü Fumeng pressed down that humiliating fingerprint, and finally watched Yu Huanshui turn and leave. Just as Yu Huanshui reached the door, he suddenly stopped. Lü Fumeng felt his heart leap into his throat.

Finally, Yu Huanshui seemed to have come to his senses. He didn't look back and strode out of the gallery.

Chapter 169: The Beauty Trap?

The 260,000 yuan in cash in the handbag made Yu Huanshui feel incredibly happy at that moment.

If Lü Fumeng is ungrateful and intends to retaliate, then he'd be happy to play along.

With money, Yu Huanshui finally felt like a man. In fact, Yu Huanshui was not an honest person, and an honest person would not have become a millionaire in his twenties.

It was only because of what happened to Dazhuang back then that he felt guilty and repressed for the past ten years, forcing himself to become a timid and submissive corporate slave.

At this moment, he felt as if he had rediscovered his courage and passion, and all he wanted to do was release all the emotions that had been suppressed in his heart over the years.

Starting today, he will be a different Yu Huanshui, a Yu Huanshui who dares to do things and is fearless!

For Lü Fumeng, this was just the first step; his life had only just begun today!

Just then, Yu Huanshui's phone rang on WeChat. He picked it up and saw that it was from his wife, Gan Hong. The message contained only one sentence.

"I don't want the money back, and I don't want to see my son!"

Upon seeing this message, a slight smile appeared on Yu Huanshui's lips.

"Woman! Hah!"

He thought for a moment, then replied with a message.

"We've gotten the money back! We'll talk about it at home tonight!"

After sending the message, Yu Huanshui smiled and, recalling Gan Hong's appearance and figure, couldn't help but feel a little hot.

Back then, he was a promising young man. Before graduating from university, he started a business with Dazhuang and Lü Fumeng. He was in charge of company management, Dazhuang was in charge of technology development, and Lü Fumeng was in charge of promotion and attracting investment.

The three of them formed an iron triangle, and in just two years, the company's valuation exceeded ten million. At that time, he was full of vigor and saw that his junior, Gan Hong, had a first-class figure and appearance, and was pure and charming. He did not hesitate to pursue her, and naturally, he won the heart of the beauty.

Gan Hong became a full-time housewife right after graduation. Yu Huanshui still remembers Gan Hong's shy appearance back then, saying that it was her first time and asking Yu Huanshui to be gentle.

That kind of lofty ambition still makes Yu Huanshui feel excited when he thinks back to it now. Unfortunately, that kind of life didn't last a year before it was completely changed because of Dazhuang's accident.

After that, Yu Huanshui fell into a low point in his life. Instead of comforting him, Gan Hong began to subject him to emotional abuse, such as not doing housework, restricting his sex life, and finally, financial exploitation.

Originally, it was thought that the two would divorce, but the following year, Gan Hong suddenly became pregnant. At that time, Yu Huanshui had no choice but to start working to make a living. However, Yu Huanshui, who had lost his fighting spirit, eventually became a low-level wage slave.

Every day I live a numb and indifferent life, completely without any goals, just getting by.

Some time ago, Yu Huanshui felt he owed Gan Hong a lot over the years, so he wanted to get back the 130,000 yuan he lent to Lü Fumeng to buy Gan Hong a car. However, Lü Fumeng stood him up, and Gan Hong got so angry that she wanted to divorce him. In order to avoid divorce, Yu Huanshui hid the marriage certificate and property certificate and managed to get away with it.

Although the divorce was not finalized, Gan Hong took her child and went directly to her parents' home, telling him that she would not return unless he got the money back.

Women like Gan Hong, who are materialistic and snobbish, are not uncommon in this society, so he didn't want to comment too much.

But he was thinking about something else: was Yu Chen, the son he had with Gan Hong, really his biological child?

Although Yu Huanshui had a good relationship with this son, he still wanted to understand why he didn't want to raise someone else's son for no reason.

He knew he would definitely divorce Gan Hong, but before that, he needed to figure things out.

If Yu Chen is truly his biological son, then regardless of whether Gan Hong cheated on him, at least she gave birth to a son for him. Even if she didn't do anything special, she still put in the effort, carrying him for ten months—that much is undeniable.

If... Yu Chen isn't her son, then this woman truly deserves to die a thousand deaths!

Thinking about everything he had sacrificed for his family and son over the years, Yu Huanshui gritted his teeth.

To find out the result, it's very simple: just do a paternity test, and you'll know the answer.

With that thought in mind, Yu Huanshui slung his bag over his shoulder and headed home.

At this moment, in Hongqiang Cable Company, General Manager Wei, Deputy General Manager Zhao Minjue, and Director Liang Anni were sitting on the office sofa, arguing anxiously.

Liang Anni sat on the sofa with her arms crossed, her usually aloof face now filled with anger. She stood up, pointed at Zhao Minjue, and yelled.

"Zhao Minjue, what exactly do you mean? What right do you have to blame me? You were the one who said we should split the profits! If you hadn't been so eager to divide the money, would that have happened?"

Zhao Minjue snorted, looked up at Liang Anni, and said in an unfriendly tone.

"If you hadn't kept all your transaction information on a USB drive, would it have been lost? Now that it's lost, who else is to blame but you?"

Mr. Wei, his face grim, irritated by the two arguing incessantly, snapped at them.

"What are you all still arguing about? Shut the hell up! You're all useless cowards who are good for nothing but causing trouble!"