Chapter 204

• Francis shot back, "Guo Renlong used to act all proper, but once you owed him money, his attitude flipped. If you don’t obey, he either beats you or curses you, right?"
• Zhang Ximan stayed quiet for a moment, then gave a small nod. "Yeah..."
• "Guo Renlong had his eye on you from the start. He thought you were perfect for the gig, so he lent you the cash." Francis flicked ash from his cigarette and went on, "And hey, it’s not even a trap in the shadows. It’s an open scheme, plain as day."