Chapter 043
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Chapter 043 The Rhythm of Extortion to Death
“Alright, alright, I promise you, seven million it is!” Zhang Qibing felt like he was dealing with a devil, but he kept a trick up his sleeve.
What’s the point of agreeing now? After the bank transfer, I’ll immediately report to the police station. The police will surely believe this money was transferred under threat. I’ve already memorized this guy’s face completely. All I need to do is get the money back. After all, this kind of coerced transfer is clearly extortion!
With this mindset, Zhang Qibing began to act very cooperatively. From then on, no matter which organ Su Rui mentioned, he would agree to the asking price without even attempting to negotiate.
“Fine! Given your good behavior lately, I’ll give you a package deal – a total of 120 million. Your organs are truly valuable, Boss Zhang.” Su Rui smiled mischievously.
120 million! Hearing this number, Zhang Qibing’s facial muscles trembled uncontrollably. That much money was more than double his entire fortune! It would take several lifetimes to earn it back!
What a joke – if he had to give him that money, he might as well jump off a building and kill himself!
“Okay, okay, as long as you let me go, 120 million it is.” Zhang Qibing appeared compliant while trying to suppress his grief and anger.
“Well then, since we’ve reached an agreement in such a friendly atmosphere, we can now proceed with the transfer. Boss Zhang, please tell me your bank card number, and of course, the password.”
At this point, Su Rui paused, gave him a playful look, and chuckled: “Boss Zhang, perhaps you’re thinking that after this, you can report it to the police, have them check the transfer records and claim I extorted you. But I must say, you’re being too optimistic. The police absolutely won’t handle your case.”
Zhang Qibing was stunned, thinking this guy was bluffing: “Why wouldn’t the police handle it?”
But this question also revealed his true intentions!
Su Rui smiled slightly, not pursuing the matter further, and said: “Now find a piece of paper and write down the agreement we just reached. I’ll dictate, you write.”
“I, Zhang Qibing, owe Mr. Su Rui 120 million yuan. If I fail to deliver, I will automatically offer my left hand, right hand, and the little thing in the middle.”
When writing the last three words, Zhang Qibing’s eyebrows trembled violently, and a chill ran between his legs. He saw again the dagger stuck in the middle of the redwood tea table. If that knife were to come down on him… just thinking about it made him break into a cold sweat.
“Does this note have legal effect?” This was Zhang Qibing’s most doubtful question.
“Alright, now you can tell me your bank card number and password,” Su Rui urged. “Of course, don’t try to cheat me. I’ll know immediately whether it’s real or fake.”
Zhang Qibing had originally planned to give Su Rui a fake number and then find a way to call the police while Su Rui was verifying it at the bank. But after hearing this, he abandoned the idea. He told Su Rui the complete and accurate numbers, not daring to conceal anything.
At this point, Su Rui dialed a number.
“Hey, help me check if this bank card number and password are real.”
“What are you doing? Can’t you let people sleep at night? It’s 2 AM now, and you’re asking me to check some account and password?”
A dissatisfied voice came from the other end. Clearly, anyone would be upset about being woken up by a phone call at 2 AM.
“Just check it. Otherwise, do you believe I’ll immediately abandon this mission in Ninghai?” Su Rui replied calmly with a cold smile. He had leverage over the other person and wasn’t worried about getting help.
Hearing Su Rui’s words, the person on the other end immediately became alert and quickly said: “No, no, no, don’t do that. Whatever you say goes. As long as you continue to protect the Bikang Group, we can talk about anything! This is for the stability of our country!”
“Stability my ass!” Su Rui said disdainfully. “You just want to use me as free labor, don’t you?”
Having his intentions exposed, the person on the phone laughed awkwardly: “What did you want me to help with again?”
“Fine, I’ll read you the card number and password. Check it for me now. I know your system can find out anything.”
After Su Rui read out the account number and password, the other side confirmed they were correct.
“Good, you’re honest.” Su Rui glanced coldly at the naked Zhang Qibing across from him, who was trembling, though it wasn’t clear if from cold or fear.
“Now, let me see how much money is in his account?” Su Rui continued asking the person on the phone.
“57 million, account holder Zhang Qibing,” the voice on the phone immediately replied, as if checking this was too easy.
“That’s right, it’s him. Transfer all 57 million to my card. You know my card number, I’ve never changed it,” Su Rui said.
“What? Transfer all of it to your card? Are you sure you’re not robbing him? 57 million is enough to get you the death penalty!” The voice on the other end sounded suspicious again. “That’s enough for a death sentence!”
“Death penalty my ass! 57 million is just petty cash for your department, barely enough for one mission’s expenses! And with you covering for me, who would dare come after me? Who would dare sentence me? That would be suicide, going against the most powerful enforcement agency in China, wouldn’t it?”
The most powerful enforcement agency in China?
Hearing this, Zhang Qibing trembled even more!
“No, I can’t do something without principles. The amount is too large, and I don’t even know what this Zhang Qibing does. In short, I really can’t handle this. You’re so resourceful, why don’t you find another way?” The person on the phone sounded troubled.
“Fine, let me tell you. This Zhang Qibing sent people to kill me tonight. I tracked him to his home, and now I’m just asking for some money to calm my nerves. I’m not taking his life. Don’t you think that’s reasonable?” Su Rui said with a cold smile in his eyes.
“What? He tried to have you killed?” The voice immediately became serious. “Alright, I’ll transfer it right away. As for how to deal with this person, that’s up to you. Whatever you end up doing to him, just let me know the result. I guarantee my people won’t interfere.” The voice on the phone sounded confident, clearly backing Su Rui.
“Well, well, not bad. It seems our years of friendship haven’t been wasted,” Su Rui chuckled.
The conversation between Su Rui and the mysterious person on the phone terrified Zhang Qibing. Who was this person on the other end? What kind of state enforcement agency could transfer 57 million just like that?
And the person on the other end was even more impressive, immediately finding his account name! Was he really going to lose everything tonight?
“Nonsense, if someone wants to kill you, we can’t be too nice to them! I’m not in Ninghai right now. Do you want my people to help?”
Listening to the voice on the phone, Su Rui felt a slight warmth in his heart. This old guy was one of his few friends in China. It had been a long time since he’d seen him, and hearing his voice made him a bit nostalgic. However, friendship could wait – extorting money was more important. Making 100 million in one night – Su Rui wished he could encounter clueless people like Zhang Qibing more often.
Su Rui coldly smiled and said: “Stop talking nonsense. Has the money been transferred successfully yet? I haven’t received any notification text.”
“The transfer is complete, 57 million. You can check now. The text message should arrive any moment.”
Zhang Qibing was almost in tears. His phone had been buzzing non-stop with messages. Had all his funds really been emptied?
How was this possible? Weren’t transfers over 1 million supposed to require advance application? How could a transfer of 57 million succeed just like that? Would the bank allow it? Who exactly was this person?
“But this person owes me 120 million in total. Isn’t it too lenient to just take 57 million?”
Hearing Su Rui’s words, the muscles on the face of the person on the other end of the phone couldn’t help but twitch. Which unfortunate person had provoked Su Rui? They must be tired of living.
Su Rui would definitely make outrageous demands and leave nothing behind!
“Now pull up this person’s identity information, then find all his accounts in major banks and all his stocks, funds, futures accounts. Transfer all the money to me. I won’t leave him a single cent!”
Hearing this, Zhang Qibing felt dizzy and almost fainted!
He had calculated carefully – this bank card only had 57 million. Even if he gave it all to Su Rui, he still had some reserves in other financial markets. Those working capital funds would be enough to get him through this crisis!
But Su Rui was more cunning than a ghost. Somehow, he was so powerful that he found such a formidable helper who could track down all his financial market accounts!
This way, he wouldn’t even have a chance to make a comeback. Did he have any privacy left in front of this person?
“Wait a bit more. I don’t just want these things. Also find all the real estate, land, and immovable property under his name. I know that even without property certificates, you can complete the transfers in your system. Once it’s done in your system, the property bureau will automatically process the transfer, making the property certificates just waste paper. Send everything to me now, don’t delay!”
Su Rui really wasn’t holding back – he was determined to extort Zhang Qibing to death!
