Chapter 1300
Heading to the Neighboring County
Although he was already planning to help, Wang An did not immediately agree, but continued to ask:
"What do they do for a living? How much money do they owe your family in total?"
Knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory in every battle. How foolish would you be to make a move without even knowing the strength and background of your opponent?
Han Xiaomin sighed and said:
“They were my family’s former pharmaceutical dealers. They used to get their goods from my family. When my father was alive, they took two batches of goods from my family without paying, but they did give me IOUs. After my father passed away, they refused to honor their debts.”
Upon hearing that the other party was a pharmaceutical merchant, Wang An felt somewhat confident, because when it comes to collecting debts, the two types of people he fears the most are those who are difficult to deal with.
The first type is something that's heavily indebted but so poor it doesn't even have a penny.
The second type is someone with extremely strong abilities who isn't afraid of either shady or legitimate businesses.
However, unless there is some deep-seated grudge, the second type of person who has reached that level is very unlikely to default on their debts.
Then Han Xiaomin said:
“One of them owed my family more than 950, and the other, who was the father of my ex-boyfriend, owed my family 1,000, less than 1,100.”
If we calculate based on wage levels, 1,000 yuan in that era was roughly equivalent to 140,000 to 150,000 yuan in later generations, and 2,000 yuan was roughly equivalent to 300,000 yuan in later generations. Therefore, 2,000 yuan was no small sum for anyone.
But let me tell you, Han Xiaomin's ex-boyfriend's dad is a real bastard.
Wang An thought for a moment, then asked:
"Are you sure they have the money but don't want to pay it back, or that they simply don't have the money to pay you back, right?"
Han Xiaomin nodded heavily, her face full of resentment, and said:
"I'm sure, because I heard that one of the two families bought a color TV and the other bought a refrigerator, both a few days ago."
Looking at Han Xiaomin's face, which was almost crying from anger, Wang An couldn't help but pinch it again and said:
"Alright, considering how well you served me last night, I'll help you get your money back after we sign the contract, hahaha."
Upon hearing Wang An's agreement, Han Xiaomin immediately stopped crying. Ignoring Wang An's teasing, she looked at him with delight and said:
"Xiao An, you're so kind."
As she spoke, Han Xiaomin stepped forward, hugged Wang An's neck, stood on tiptoe, and kissed Wang An on the cheek.
Wang An patted Han Xiaomin's pert buttocks and immediately felt a trembling softness.
After kissing for a short while, Wang An said:
"Alright, stop being so greasy. I'm going to take a shower first, and then we'll go downstairs for breakfast."
To be honest, if it weren't for the fact that we had talked too much last night and I was a bit exhausted, Wang An would definitely want to have a very in-depth conversation with Han Xiaomin right now.
Thinking of the erotic and enchanting scene from last night, Wang An couldn't help but feel a little distracted.
By the time Wang An finished washing up, it was already 7:30 in the morning, and Wang Li, Mu Xue, and the other three had finally woken up.
After sleeping for more than three hours, Wang Li and Mu Xueli's dark circles had completely disappeared, and they were full of energy again.
It has to be said that being young is truly wonderful. No matter how tired you are, all you need to do is get a good night's sleep, and you'll feel full of energy again.
After the four people had settled in, the group of six headed to the restaurant behind the hotel. Although the Junle Hotel was expensive, the service was excellent. In addition to the fully equipped rooms, breakfast was also provided free of charge.
Of course, compared to the price of 30 cents for a bed in a roadside inn, 2 yuan for a triple room in a regular hotel, and 3.5 yuan for a standard room in the Gong'an Guesthouse, the service at Junle Hotel was nothing special.
During breakfast, Wang An mentioned to Wang Li and Mu Xueli that they would help Han Xiaomin collect debts after the contract was signed, and the two of them immediately responded enthusiastically.
So, after everyone finished breakfast, they went to Han Xiaomin's shop to sign the contract for purchasing the medicinal herbs.
This further alleviated the economic pressure, mainly because the funds were no longer tied up in medicinal materials, but were now circulating freely. This made Han Xiaomin very happy, and a smile appeared on her beautiful face.
After signing the contract, Tao Wenjing and Yuan Hongmei volunteered to stay and help Han Xiaomin watch the shop. Han Xiaomin borrowed an old GAZ truck from the market management office and drove off with Wang An and the other two men, aggressively demanding payment.
And you know what? Han Xiaomin really has a lot of influence, because when she borrowed the car, the people at the management office didn't hesitate at all before handing over the car keys to her.
However, the fact that Han Xiaomin could drive was somewhat unexpected for Wang An.
The main problem is that these days, not many men know how to drive, and even fewer women do.
However, the driving experience in this beat-up car is quite unpleasant.
In this freezing weather, not only was there no heating, but the car doors also weren't closed properly, letting in drafts everywhere. So, not far from Anguo's territory, the driver, Han Xiaomin, was already shivering from the cold, and her delicate hands, even with woolen gloves on, were barely able to function properly.
To say that Han Xiaomin was freezing is also her own fault, because she wore far too little clothing in order to show off her beautiful figure.
Wang An, sitting in the passenger seat, felt alright, because compared to Heilongjiang Province, the temperature in Yi Province was indeed quite warm.
Seeing Han Xiaomin's distressed state, Wang An couldn't help but say:
"Xiaomin, pull over and let me drive."
Han Xiaomin said, somewhat distrustful of Wang An:
"You even learned to drive?"
Before Wang An could speak, Mu Xueli, standing behind him, crossed her arms and boasted:
"You underestimate my brother-in-law. His family has a car like this, but it's much better than this one. It's so warm inside in the dead of winter."
As soon as Mu Xueli finished speaking, Han Xiaomin's gaze towards Wang An suddenly held a different meaning.
Wang An also casually remarked:
"Don't worry, I'm a much better driver than you."
After the two switched seats, Wang An turned to Wang Li and said:
"Fifth brother, take a cotton-padded jacket from my bag for your sister Han."
Han Xiaomin took the cotton-padded coat from Wang Li and covered her thighs with it, only then did she feel less cold.
And so, the four of them chatted about medicinal herbs as they sped off toward DZ County, which was next to Anguo.
Because both of these people who owed Han Xiaomin money were in DZ County.
Anguo City and DZ County are adjacent to each other, so the journey wasn't too far. It only took the four of them about an hour and a half to arrive at the entrance of a pharmacy.
The owner of this pharmacy is the guy who owes Han Xiaomin over 950 yuan. (End of Chapter)