<h4>Chapter 993: Chapter 1000: The Greedy Mother (2)</h4>


    "Debt?" Ling Chen asked with a frown, "How could your mom, an ordinary woman, owe so much money?"


    "All due to gambling and high-interest loans," Xu Hong replied irritably. "Tang Shiyun initially provided regr support to her parents—five hundred thousand a month, which isn’t a small amount. However, because of Shiyun’s status, Miss Yao’s social standing rose, and she met many wealthy housewives, often hanging out with them, buying luxury goods, gambling—she picked up all those bad habits of the rich. With her daily expenses, five hundred thousand a month wasn’t enough, it barelysted her a few days."


    "Shiyun previously gave Miss Yao a credit card with no limit, and in less than a week, she spent over ten million on it. There was no choice but to stop the card. But even then, it didn’t stop Miss Yao from squandering money. With no cash on hand, she went to borrow from high-interest lenders. Knowing she was Shiyun’s mother, those people were more than happy to lend her money, and each time it was in the millions. Whenever the repayment deadline came, and Miss Yao couldn’t pay, she dragged those people to Shiyun’s ce to have her pay off the debt. Shiyun tried to persuade Miss Yao, hoping she’d cut back on her spending and not be so extravagant. In front of her, Miss Yao always repented, promising not to waste money again, but as soon as she turned around, she borrowed another few million from outside, and nothing anyone said mattered."


    "Can’t you just stop giving her money?"


    Xu Hong replied helplessly, "It’s not that simple. If they can’t collect, they threaten Shiyun that they will break Miss Yao’s limbs. Shiyun is worried Miss Yao will get hurt, so she’s forced topromise. Now, Miss Yao has brought another group of ruffians to the door; this is already the fourth time this month. Mr. Ling, Shiyun is too kind-hearted and doesn’t know how to handle this. Thepany can’t interfere in her personal matters, so we can only ask you to help."


    "Alright, I understand." Ling Chen nodded and said, "Leave it to me." After speaking, Ling Chen turned and walked toward the door.


    "Ling," Tang Shiyun caught up to Ling Chen’s pace, holding his hand, and said, "She... after all, she’s my mom, you..."


    Before Tang Shiyun could finish, Ling Chen gently patted the back of her hand and said, "Don’t worry, I know how to handle this."


    At the door, Ling Chen opened it to see Yao Li standing outside with a few ruffian youths, chatting with a smile, as if she were quite familiar with them.


    Upon hearing the vi door open, Yao Li turned back, ready to speak. However, when she saw Ling Chen standing at the door, her face immediately darkened as she coldly asked, "What are you doing here?"


    "This is Shiyun’s home, she invited me. Why can’t I be here?"


    "Bullshit." Yao Li spat out, saying, "This is my daughter’s home, and I forbid you to harass her, do you hear me? If you dare show up again, do you believe I won’t call the police to arrest you?"


    "Arrest me?" Ling Chen sneered, "Do you have the power to do that?" Pausing, Ling Chen continued, "You have the nerve to say this is your daughter’s home. Miss Yao, do you really treat Shiyun as your daughter? I’d say you’re treating her like a cash cow. If you cared even a little about mother-daughter feelings, you wouldn’t burden her."


    "Oh really!" Yao Li retorted with a coldugh, "This is my family matter, what right do you have to meddle, as an outsider? Listen, get lost, and don’t let me see you again." Having said that, Yao Li turned to the youths and said, "Help me get rid of this bastard."


    "Stop!"


    Before the youths could move, Tang Shiyun and Xu Hong rushed out of the house. Looking at Yao Li outside the door, Tang Shiyun said angrily, "Mom, what exactly do you want? Ling is my guest, you mustn’t be rude to him."


    Yao Li tried to reason, "Daughter, I’ve told you before, to stay away from people like him. Why don’t you listen to me?"


    "I..."


    "Enough!" Ling Chen raised his hand to stop Tang Shiyun and said, "Don’t get upset first, I’ll handle this matter." As he spoke, Ling Chen’s gaze swept over the youths one by one.


    Feeling Ling Chen’s gaze, the youths instinctively lowered their heads, appearing frightened, not daring to meet his eyes. Seeing their reaction, Ling Chen felt reassured.


    "You should know me," Ling Chen spoke calmly.


    "Chen... Chen," one youth stammered.


    "Good. Since you know me, things will be easier. Tell me, whose men are you? Jiang Hao? Nanrong Hao? Zhao Zhengxiong?"


    "We’re Xiong’s men."


    Ling Chen nodded, "I’ve had some issues with Zhao Zhengxiong recently, but that’s between me and your boss, it doesn’t involve you. At any rate, I was once your boss too, let’s see if you’ll do me this favor."


    One youth, with a ttering smile, said, "Nothing you say, Chen, we wouldn’t dare not give you face."


    Seeing the youths’ submissive demeanor towards Ling Chen, Yao Li’s expression changed, and she said urgently, "What are you doing, don’t forget who pays you."


    However, ignoring Yao Li’s rebuke, the youths looked at Ling Chen and asked, "What do you need us to do, Chen?"


    Ling Chen gestured towards Yao Li and asked, "Did she borrow high-interest loans from you? How much? Tell me the truth."


    "Well..." one youth hesitated for a moment before saying, "She did borrow high-interest loans from us, three million, but it’s already paid off, Miss Tang helped repay it."


    Hearing this, Ling Chen frowned and asked, "If it’s been repaid, why are you still with her, and I heard this isn’t the first time."


    "She hired us, pretending to be debt collectors to get money from her daughter. After getting the money, she nned to share a few ten thousand with us," a youth admitted sheepishly.


    "I see." Ling Chen nced at Yao Li, whose face had darkened, and sneered, "You’ve got some nerve, joining outsiders to swindle your own daughter."


    "Mom!" Tang Shiyun looked at Yao Li in disbelief and eximed angrily, "I trusted you, worried about your safety, paid off your debts, and you conspired with outsiders to deceive me."


    "No, it’s not..." Yao Li protested hastily, "Daughter, let me exin, I..."


    "Enough!" Tang Shiyun waved her hand, turning away, "I don’t want to hear your exnation, the facts are in front of me, how can I trust you now? Mom, I never thought you would treat me this way. Fine, if so, don’t me your daughter for being ruthless."