King's Awakening

Chapter 57: Longman Sets His Own Office on Fire!

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Sayon, Nine Dragons Financial Company!

Longman Jack sat in his office, with a worried look on his face, staring helplessly at the IOU in front of him.

The two tasks that White Mitchell gave him, settling with the Bright Family’s distributor was not difficult, just a matter of saying a word.

What’s hard was the other one, which was the IOU he was facing now.

Beneath him stood several executives of the Nine Dragons Finance Company, their faces expressing apprehension and fear.

“For an hour now, none of you have come up with a solution. What the hell are you guys good for!?” Longman’s face darkened as he cursed. The executives looked aggrieved, but none of them dared to argue.

Seeing them like this only angered Longman more.

White Mitchell wanted him to come up with a reason to clear the Jones family’s debt, but what’s the right reason? What reason will not arouse suspicion?

Not only he had no idea, but also the other executives of the company seemed to be at a loss.

On regular days, they were responsible for making others repay their debts. As for how to induce others to take the initiative to repay their debts, they could certainly devise hundreds of ways.

However, to quietly erase a debt without it being overly conspicuous and having a solid reason was a problem they found hard to solve.

“All of you boast in front of me on usual days; why is it that when it comes to crucial moments, not one of you is useful? A bunch of waste!” Longman cursed harshly.

Everyone looked at each other. Their faces were bitter.

“Mr. Longman, why don’t we do a promotional event like other shopping malls do? Saying that the Jones family is our thousandth customer who has won a prize and do not have to return the money?” one of the executives from Nine Dragons Finance carefully suggested.

Hearing this, Longman almost threw an ashtray from the table.

“Or… what if we say it was stolen?” someone else suggested.

“Get out! Who the fuck dares to steal from me, Longman, in Sayon? Would you believe that if this news gets out, we’ll be laughed at?” This time, Longman could not hold back and picked up and threw the ashtray directly.

Seeing this, everyone dared not say a word. To be honest, most of these so-called executives were coarse men of minor education who could barely recognize their accounting books. It would be a surprise if they could come up with any plans.

Longman had an annoyed look on his face, rubbed his smooth head vigorously and suddenly felt that his head had grown bigger.

“Get out, get out, all of you, get out! I’m annoyed when I see you!” Longman cursed irascibly.

Upon hearing this, instead of feeling depressed, everyone showed a relieved expression. They ran so fast, faster than rabbits.

Watching this, Longman became even angrier, gloomily picked up a cigar and lit it.

But just as he picked up the lighter, a light bulb turned on in his head; his eyes suddenly lit up and his gaze fixed intently on the lighter in his hand.

“I’m a freaking genius!” Longman said to himself, a triumphant smile spread across his face.

Immediately Longman quickly called everyone back in and instructed them to clear out all the important items in the office.

Soon, Longman’s office was emptied out. Only a few insignificant things and the IOU from the Jones family were left behind.

“Mr. Longman, are… are we really going to do this?” After hearing Longman’s plan, one of the executives broke out in a cold sweat.

Setting fire to his own office!

In Sayon, Longman was probably the first one to do such a thing.

“Stop the bullshit! If I say burn, then hurry up and burn, or else when people come later and Mr. Mitchell blames us, I will throw you into the River Arch to feed the fishes!” Longman rebuked impatiently.

Gulp!

A few executives gulped, then cautiously set the Longman’s office on fire.

Setting fires, spreading paint, writing letters, these were all commonplace for them, but setting fire to their boss’s office was a first.

The gasoline and such was readily available, so Longman’s office was quickly up in flames.

“Mr. Longman, it’s probably enough now, isn’t it time to call the fire department?” After not too long, fearing that the fire would spread, they couldn’t help but suggest.

Yet Longman Jack seemed as calm as a cat, languidly saying, “No rush, let the fire burn a bit more.

Upon hearing that, everyone didn’t dare to say anything and just waited with Longman.

Eventually, seeing that the fire inside was more or less burned out, he ordered someone to call the fire brigade.

Do the job right, do the full set, he still understood this principle.

Soon, the firefighters arrived at the Nine Dragons Financial Company, putting out the big fire, while Longman went downstairs, pretending to look disheveled.

By then, the figure of Sherry Jones had also appeared at the foot of the Nine Dragons Financial Company building.

Looking at the fire engines downstairs, Sherry was a little surprised.

Soon after, Sherry saw Longman and his colleagues pretending to be disheveled downstairs.

She plucked up her courage and walked over, cautiously said, “H…Hello, my name is Sherry Jones, 1…1 came to discuss some matters with Mr. Longman.”

Huh?

Hearing the name Sherry Jones, everyone showed a strange expression and immediately turned their eyes to Longman.

At this moment, Longman was ecstatic. Seeing Sherry was like seeing his own God of Wealth.

Longman hurried over, with a flattering smile on his face, “Hello, hello, my name is Longman, I’m the boss of this company.”

“You…You’re Mr. Longman?”

Upon hearing this, Sherry was immediately anxious. This was the infamous Longman Jack. Rumors had it that he was ruthless and didn’t blink an eye while killing. He was a vicious character.

“Miss Jones, it’s too formal, just call me Longman or Little Nine.” Longman said humbly.

Hearing this, Sherry was taken aback. This Mr. Longman did not seem as terrifying as rumored. He was quite easy to get along with.

Seeing Longman so polite, Sherry braved her fear and told him why she was there.

She originally thought that Longman would immediately refuse and kick her out. However, after listening, Longman did not react at all, just kept that flattering smile on his face.

His politeness made Sherry feel that something was off.

“Ah…Miss Jones, you couldn’t have picked a worse time to come. My office just caught fire. The IOU was inside. You see, they are still putting out the fire up there.

Most likely, the IOU from your Jones Family was burned, but it’s not your fault. This is our responsibility.

Since the IOU is burnt anyway, you don’t need to repay the Jones Family’s debt. Consider it as our bad luck.” Longman said, pretending to be heartbroken.

Burnt… Burnt?

At this time, several clients who also came to repay their debts quietly looked at the money in their hands before walking over.

“Mr. Longman, does our money also…”

Longman suddenly turned around, his face quickly turned menacing, “What are you planning!? Not repaying your debts, I’ll burn your whole family!” Um…What…

The few clients who originally wanted to take advantage tried to escape. They quickly handed the money to Longman’s men and immediately escaped the scene.

Witnessing this scene, Sherry was stunned. What on earth is going on?

At this moment, several firefighters walked down, tired and dirty. One of them was holding an IOU with its corner burnt.

He walked up to Longman and said, “The fire is out. You guys need to be more careful next time. Oh, by the way, we managed to save an IOU. The name written on it is Tang…” wah!

On hearing this, Longman felt a shiver run down his spine. He fiercely glared at the executives responsible for setting the fire.

Before setting the fire, couldn’t you have burnt the IOU from the Jones Family first?

I curse your ancestors!