Fang Yu saw Yang Jian remain silent, assuming he had been intimidated.
"Yang Jian, after all, you and Lu Yao were in a relationship. When she learned you were injured, she specifically asked me to come check on you and see if you needed any help."
"What help can you offer me?"
Yang Jian looked at him mockingly.
"Lu Yao mentioned that the medical conditions here aren't very good. How about I arrange for you to be transferred to another hospital? I've already contacted the Capital General Hospital, where you can receive the best treatment."
To prevent Lu Yao from finding him, Fang Yu wanted to move Yang Jian. Since Yang Jian was injured, he couldn't be immediately sent out of the capital.
"I'm afraid I can't transfer hospitals right now, as I'm under police surveillance and need to be available for their inquiries at any time."
"Alright then. I'm here today to inform you not to bother Lu Yao anymore. She and I are getting married soon, and she's living a very peaceful and happy life. Once you've recovered, don't go back to work at Tianhe Community and don't disrupt her life."
"Where I work doesn't seem to be your concern, does it?"
"I'll give you one hundred thousand yuan. After you've recovered, leave the capital and never come back."
Yang Jian chuckled through the pain, "You think one hundred thousand yuan can buy me off?"
"Yes. You're a security guard at Tianhe Community; you probably don't save more than ten thousand yuan a year. This hundred thousand yuan would take you many years to earn. You could build a house back home."
"Mr. Fang, how about we make a deal?"
"Go ahead."
"I'll give you one hundred thousand yuan if you bring Lu Yao here to see me. Regardless of her attitude towards me, as long as she comes, I'll give you the money."
Fang Yu was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter, "You're giving me money? One hundred thousand? Where would you get one hundred thousand yuan? You wouldn't even be worth that much if you sold yourself."
"Don't worry about whether I have the money or not. As long as you bring Lu Yao here, I guarantee I won't shortchange you a cent. If you think it's too little, I can add another hundred thousand."
"Hmph, anyone can brag. You could say a million, but the question is whether I believe you. As for meeting Lu Yao, forget it. You're not good enough for her. You should have some self-awareness."
Yang Jian smiled, "Mr. Fang, you keep saying I'm not good enough for Lu Yao. So, in what way do you think you're better than me?"
Fang Yu looked at him as if he were an idiot. "How am I better than you? Does that even need to be said? In terms of family background, both my parents are professors. Your parents are probably farmers, right?"
"Yes, my parents are farmers. But in my eyes, professors are no nobler than farmers."
"Hmph. In terms of education, I have a master's degree and studied abroad. I don't know if you even finished junior high?"
"Well, your education is higher than mine. And then what?"
"In terms of status and capability, I'm currently a senior executive at a listed company, with an annual salary in the millions. You, on the other hand, are just a bragging security guard who doesn't even earn three thousand yuan a month, right?"
"Yes, my salary is only two thousand one hundred."
"Then tell me, in what way am I inferior to you? Besides you being a bit stronger than me physically, you can't compare to me in any other aspect, and the gap is huge."
Yang Jian nodded. "Indeed, you are very accomplished. But dare you make a bet? If Lu Yao and I stand before her at the same time, she'll choose me, the security guard from the countryside, over you, the executive who returned from overseas."
"Don't dream. Lu Yao and I are preparing to get married. Why would she choose you?"
"Since you're so confident, then why are you here? You can leave. There's nothing more for us to discuss."
"Yang Jian, you'll regret it if you don't accept my terms."
Fang Yu finished speaking and got up to leave.
Tang Huiling walked in and tested the milk. "This person is so annoying. He took up so much time and let the milk get cold. Should I get some hot water to warm it up?"
"No need, it's fine to drink it like this. Thank you. You can go ahead and attend to your business. You don't need to come over frequently; a colleague will be here to keep me company later."
"How can I do that? You were injured fighting to save my nephew. I must take full responsibility for your care."
"Don't you have work?"
"I'm a screenwriter. I can write anywhere, so it doesn't interfere with taking care of you."
"Wow, no wonder you drive such a nice car at such a young age. So you're a talented writer. Is that industry very profitable?"
"It's alright. I mainly write scripts for television dramas. If a drama becomes popular, the income can be quite substantial."
Yang Jian chatted with her while eating, and the pain in his back didn't feel so bad anymore.
Fang Yu left the hospital and went directly to a photo studio to get the pictures he had taken at the hospital developed.
Then, he drove to Tianhe Garden Community and met Chen Lan in the community garden.
"How is it, Xiao Fang? How is that Yang Jian? Can we get rid of him?"
Knowing Yang Jian was hospitalized, Chen Lan felt relieved and took her grandson for a walk.
Fang Yu handed Yang Zhengyuan a bag of snacks. "Auntie, Yang Jian's injuries are quite serious, and he's also a suspect under police control, so he cannot be transferred for now."
"Then what should we do? Yao Yao is supposed to return tomorrow. If she finds out Yang Jian is here, she'll definitely go see him. Once they meet, it will be difficult to separate them again."
"Auntie, I just don't understand. Yang Jian is just a security guard from the countryside, with no status and no money. Does Yao Yao really care about him that much? What is she after?"
Chen Lan sighed. "Xiao Fang, this Yang Jian is not simple. He's involved in the underworld and has been to prison several times. He made a lot of money running casinos and set up factories in his hometown. Most importantly, he saved my son and provided protection for Yao Yao.
Although this person is from the underworld, he is loyal and righteous. Yao Yao likes this about him and has been waiting for him all these years, no matter how much we persuaded her.
This Yang Jian was previously wanted nationwide for a major gambling case. I thought he would never get out of trouble, but I didn't expect him to be free so soon.
To be honest, I truly don't want them to be together. It's not that I look down on Yang Jian, but this person is too dangerous, always operating on the fringes of the law. He can't provide Yao Yao with enough security."
Hearing this, Fang Yu was dumbfounded. "Auntie, you're saying this Yang Jian is involved in organized crime?"
"Yes, he's a formidable fighter. He's well-known in Chengguan and Hancheng in our hometown. People in the underworld fear him, otherwise, they wouldn't dare to run large casinos."
"So, does that mean he's very wealthy?"
"Wealthy. Just because of an offhand remark from Yao Yao, he invested tens of millions to build a garden specifically for Yao Yao, even naming it after her. Yao Yao doesn't even know about this yet."
"Tens of millions? A garden built specifically for Yao Yao?"
Fang Yu was completely stunned. Just moments ago, he was mocking Yang Jian as a poor man, thinking a hundred thousand yuan could subdue him. In the end, he realized he was the clown. His annual salary was not even a fraction of Yang Jian's wealth.
No wonder he offered him two hundred thousand earlier. He wasn't bragging at all; he genuinely had the means. Most importantly, he was a big shot in the underworld. If he angered Yang Jian, Fang Yu's frail body wouldn't be able to withstand his fists.