PFC Chapter 553 The Gackman Family
Chapter 553 The Gackman Family
Patton didn't know what this guy was up to, but after finishing his bread, he followed him.
After that, the guy took me to a tailor shop, and after washing up, I bought a piece of clothing that wasn't too expensive but fit me fairly well.
During this time, Patton did have the idea of escaping, but after thinking about the force with which the guy had dragged him in the alley, he chose to observe first.
What exactly is this guy trying to do?
Patton continued to follow the strange stranger. Perhaps sensing that Patton was not full, the man tidied Patton's clothes and then led him to a tavern.
After ordering a table full of dishes, the two sat facing each other.
What?
Are you treating me to a meal?
The man's bizarre behavior forced Patton to take a closer look at him.
He was wearing a formal suit from the Gear Country. He had a handsome face and a reserved demeanor, but his every move suggested he was not an ordinary person; he was certainly well-off.
Wealthy businessmen from elsewhere who came here?
Although Patton is now down on his luck, he still has a good eye for people. Given the current situation, those who come here are nothing more than adventurers and wealthy merchants.
This person's attire doesn't resemble that of an adventurer, so he must be a wealthy merchant from elsewhere. This is quite normal, as Greentree City has always been a major trading center, and the number of wealthy merchants coming and going far exceeds that of adventurers.
But... why did he contact me?
Patton was a little confused, but seeing that no one across from him spoke, he turned his attention to the dishes on the table.
He's been in a terrible state these past few days and hasn't had a proper meal yet. Even if this is his last meal before he dies, he has to eat his fill.
Soon, Patton began to eat heartily, and during this time, the stranger did not say a word. Only when Patton was almost finished did the wealthy businessman take out a stack of papers from his pocket.
pop~
Although it was just a light touch, in Patton's eyes it was no different from gravity slamming onto the table.
He recognized these papers, of course; they were all debt slips he had signed. And whoever possessed these things was undoubtedly his creditor.
"this......"
Seeing the other person staring straight at him, Patton looked troubled.
"You know, I'm having some financial difficulties lately... I'm even struggling to put food on the table, let alone pay off my debts..."
"How about this... how about you lend me some more money? If you can give me a little more money, I can make a lot of money back with a little effort, and I'll pay you back first!"
Knowing that the other party was there to collect a debt, Patton lost his appetite and quickly sat up straight, rubbing his hands together and looking at the other party awkwardly.
But don't be fooled by his polite manner when talking to the creditor; it's only because the creditor has treated him well, and he's been caught red-handed by the creditor.
Therefore, although he says he's borrowing money to operate, if the other party actually lends him money, he'll definitely take it to the casino and pay it back? Don't even think about it.
No coins!
However, seeing Patton's shamelessness, the other party didn't get too agitated. Instead, he leaned back slightly, crossed his legs, and slowly said:
"I heard from others that...you used to be a nobleman?"
Seeing that the other party was not angry because he hadn't paid back the money, Patton breathed a sigh of relief. But when he heard the question from the other party, his eyes lit up.
“Yes, that’s right! My great-great-great-great-grandfather was an earl. Have you heard of the Gakman family? I’m from that family!”
"Although I'm down on my luck now, don't underestimate me. As a nobleman, I have a keen business sense. Just give me a little money, and I can immediately..."
Upon hearing others address him as a nobleman, Patton became excited, his face lighting up as he launched into a long, detailed account of his family's past glory.
Of course, the overall point remains the same: he hopes that the other party, considering his noble status, will lend him some more money.
Trust him, you definitely won't lose money!
However, Patton found that after he talked for a long time, the other person seemed unmoved and had no interest in their family history at all.
"What...what do you want...?"
Patton wasn't stupid; he quickly realized the other person had ulterior motives, so he stopped talking and looked at the other person with a questioning gaze.
The other side responded to him quickly.
“I know a little about your family’s situation. It’s said that they were quite wealthy in the past, but they declined later, and your father and grandfather sold off their assets.”
"We've sold almost everything that could be sold, except for your family's ancestral castle and manor..."
"Not for sale!!!"
Before the man could finish speaking, Patton interrupted him.
Just kidding, neither his father nor his grandfather sold the ancestral home. If he were to sell the family home, what kind of nonsense would that be?
He was hoping to win money, move back in, rebuild, and bring glory to his ancestors.
Not for sale!
Absolutely not for sale!
Seeing Patton's resolute gaze, the stranger remained silent for a moment, then slowly took out a heavy bag.
boom~
"you......"
boom~
"I don't know... there's more? Cough cough!!"
boom~
"You're fucking rich?!"
Patton exclaimed in shock; if it weren't for the noise, it would have attracted a crowd of onlookers.
Clearly, even Patton, who had vowed to defend his family's honor and dignity to the death, was somewhat moved by the onslaught of money.
This amount of money was nothing to the Gackman family at their peak, but for Patton now, it is undoubtedly a fortune.
But is he really going to sell his ancestral home for money?
"this....."
Seeing that Patton was still hesitant, the stranger couldn't wait any longer, so he slowly approached and pointed to a table of men in the distance.
"See them? Recognize them, don't you? You need to understand, I'm not your only creditor now. Even if I don't pursue you, what about the others?"
"If I remember correctly, they are a big gang around here. If you can't pay them back, they definitely won't let you off the hook."
"Are you going to keep hiding like a rat?"
"Speaking of which, you seem to be the last surviving son in your family, right? But judging from the current situation, you can't even marry a woman."
"I don't mean to discourage you, but if things continue like this, your family is practically extinct."
“Sell me that useless manor, and you can pay off your debts and marry a beautiful lady. That way, although you will lose the manor, at least you will have successfully continued the family line. You are not a sinner; you should be a family hero!”
"When you have money, you can buy it back from me. I believe in your business acumen; you'll definitely be able to make a comeback!"
"How about it? This is a sure-fire way to make money..."
After saying that, the man looked at Patton's shifty eyes and knew that the deal was most likely done.