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Lin Degui felt a deep sense of regret and hatred, wanting nothing more than to get rid of these two foolish individuals. He was reluctant to pay the money, but there was no escaping it now.
"Look at him, Lin Degui, he clearly doesn't want to pay up. We're already at this point, and he's still clinging to his money as if from beyond the grave!"
"Shameless and reckless, all for money! If he doesn't pay us, let's go to the Township Government and report him to the Mayor, make sure he can't hold his small-time official position anymore!"
"Hey! I say we go all out. Deal with him like we did with his two lackeys, give him a good beating!"
"..."
Lin Degui was utterly terrified. He couldn't win an argument, nor could he win a fight. Seeing the crowd growing more enraged, he had no choice but to nod and agree to pay the money immediately.
