In X District of Dongtou City, there is a dilapidated house spanning over seventy square meters. Let me know if you have any other text you'd like translated!

The mottled wall, paint peeling from the windows and doors, revealed a sense of dilapidation.

Just a single "demolish" character on the wall instantly gave this dilapidated house some edge, causing passersby to cast envious glances.

A dozen burly men stood outside the house, their ugly curses erupting from their mouths every now and then.

"Damn it, that bastard Tang Lao Wu owes me 500,000! He just disappeared without a trace. But when the hell is he going to pay me back?!"

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"Well, we're all neighbors, and you're a good kid...

"Everybody's living off this money, it's a matter of the son paying for the father's debt. Uncle, you don't need to say more, do you?"

"We don't want to push you too hard, but everyone here has families to support. Making money isn't easy, right?"

"Damn it, stop fucking around, I'm going to raid your house if you don't pay up today!"

Some offered kind advice, while others spoke harshly. Their goal was all the same.

Need money.

The bad-tempered, black-faced giant roared, but after glancing at the bare walls of the house, he grunted and cursed: "Damn it, this godforsaken place, even a rat would starve to death here."

Your father ran away clean as a whistle, but he screwed his brothers and friends over. What a bastard!

Upon hearing this, everyone deeply felt moved and involuntarily nodded their heads, their faces etched with regret for what they had done.

Surrounded by a crowd, there stood a handsome young man with a helpless smile on his face. Though outwardly he appeared carefree, inwardly he was filled with bitterness.

"Gentlemen, uncles, brothers, listen to me for a moment, alright?"

Tang Zhen glanced at everyone. Seeing that they were all looking at him, he raised his voice and continued: "I know your difficulties, after all, no one's money comes from the wind. It takes sweat and hard work to save a little bit of family fortune."

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Since things have happened, let's find a way to solve it.

How much is this house worth? But the relocation has been dragging on for years, and we can't say for sure when it will be settled.

It's too much of a loss to sell now, and I can't possibly sell it!

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But everything has a solution, don't you think this will work?

I earn five thousand a month. As for who should be paid back first, please discuss it yourselves!

Although this amount isn't much, I have to be frugal and make ends meet. Even if I could spare another penny, I wouldn't be able to!

But let me make it clear upfront, you can't come to my house and cause trouble anymore. If you really push me too far, I'll just leave. Then we'll see who ends up worse off!

Tang Zhen looked at them with a resolute expression, his eyes cold.

The solution has been put forward, now it's up to you guys to decide whether to accept it or not. If you're still not satisfied, then go find someone who's actually willing to lend you money.

Not everyone agreed with Tang Zhen's method. Some immediately flushed red and shouted, rolling up their sleeves as if to fight, their eyes wide open.

"Cut the crap, I want the house, get the paperwork done now!"

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"Damn it, why does the house go to you? I want it too!"

"How much money do you owe me? How much do I owe you? Have you got any shame left?"

Okay, they're fighting again because they need money.

After a noisy morning of commotion, Tang Zhen finally sent away these debt collectors, including several who insisted on demolition.

Even when trying to collect debts, there's no way around it. Those deadbeat debtors act like they're the big bosses. If you really scare them off, they'll just walk away with nothing.

With someone like Tang Zhen around, at the very least, we could expect to get back a few thousand yuan every few months.

After everyone had left, Tang Zhen picked up the scattered cigarette butts and trash, then looked at the empty room and sighed. A trace of bitterness crossed his youthful face.

Tang Zhen was an orphan. He was adopted when he was very young by his father's brother.

The second year after he was adopted, the family had a daughter, and Tang Zhen got a little sister.

Unfortunately, the good times were short-lived. The adoptive mother suddenly passed away. The adoptive father began to indulge in debauchery, staying out all night and developing a gambling addiction.

My adoptive father is shameless and selfish, only considering himself. He shows little regard for family ties.

It's perfectly normal to not go home for a year and a half.

The two siblings relied on each other for survival, growing up one meal at a time. Life was very hard.

As the saying goes, "Nature is hard to change," his foster father was somewhat restrained in his youth, but now he lives more and more flamboyantly.

It's not that becoming a parent automatically instills responsibility. Some people's world can only accommodate their own selfishness.

A year ago, my adoptive father hoodwinked and swindled his way into a large sum of money. He ran off with a married woman to live a carefree life in a distant land.

The creditors who came upon hearing the news naturally focused on Tang Zhen, coming to his house every few days for a "gathering" and cursing him. Each time they would stay until nearly midday before leaving.

Tang Zhen hated his foster father, sometimes he really wanted to leave it all behind. He had hands and feet, where could he go to survive?

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That way, whenever that time came, he would think of his sister and ultimately abandon the plan.

The days they spent relying on each other were the most unforgettable memories he had. He truly treated his sister as a close relative.

Sometimes Tang Zhen especially hated himself, for why was he so incompetent, unable to create a better living environment for his sister?

He couldn't even imagine the scene where, after his creditors failed to find him, they went to harass his sister.

Due to these reasons, Tang Zhen endured the hard work and abuse silently, struggling to survive in the crevices of the city.

Ultimately, it's all for that persistence in my heart.

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He sighed and took his phone out of his pocket to check the time.

I've wasted so much time and I'm not feeling well today, so I'm afraid I can't make it to the stall.

After tossing the phone onto the bedside table, Tang Zhen reached under the bed and pulled out a nylon woven bag hidden there.

After opening the bag, he took out a transparent bead the size of a chicken egg and played with it in his hand.

This thing has some history, it was bought from tomb robbers by his foster father. It is said to be a genuine antique.

Birds of a feather flock together, people tend to associate with those of similar character. Most of the people my father befriended were not very reputable.

In recent years, antiques have become very popular. After watching television a few times, my father also developed the idea of getting rich quick. He bought these items from his drinking buddies.

It is said that from a tomb dating back to an unknown era, three things were unearthed at the time. It seemed like a dagger and a piece of pottery, and the other was the thing in Tang Zhen's hand.

Tang Zhen's foster father was arrogant and, convinced that the pearl was a treasure, spent 10,000 silver dollars to buy it.

It turns out that after checking it out, it's nothing.

After Tang Zhen's father was upset for a few days, he threw the "glass ball" under the bed. Later, it was picked up by Tang Zhen while cleaning.

After playing with the 'glass ball' in his hand for a few moments, Tang Zhen placed it on the table along with his phone, then got up to prepare lunch.

With his right hand holding a bowl of instant noodles and his left hand holding half a bag of pickled mustard greens, Tang Zhen ate while reading a novel.

After settling the lunch, Tang Zhen put his phone on the table and turned to go to the kitchen.

Just as he turned, a "glass" bead shot out a faint glow, enveloping the phone completely. It lasted for several seconds before vanishing.