My nemesis has finally gone bankrupt

Chapter 12 - The Boy Who Tattled

Translator: Vivi

Editor: SleepyMango123

Proofreader: PenguinStel

Three minutes later, Qin Man sat in the passenger seat and fastened his seatbelt.

"Where do you live?" Ji Ran asked with a dark expression.

"Once we reach the city, just drop me off anywhere." Qin Man said, "I still need to find an apartment."

Ji Ran, "Find an apartment?"

" My previous house was put up as collateral." Qin Man's expression didn't change, "I'm preparing to rent one for the time being."

"..."

The road on the mountain was winding and Ji Ran sped through the bends beautifully.

Qin Man rested his hand on the car and the other touched his chin as he gave a verdict, "Your skills are pretty good."

Ji Ran snorted, "When this grandpa was racing on the track, you were probably still writing exam sheets in the classroom."

Qin Man asked, "You drove underage?"

The kindergarten teacher was back again. Ji Ran rolled his eyes and ignored his question, "How much do you plan to spend on a flat?"

Qin Man thought for a moment, "1,500 dollars or less a month?"

The young master Ji who'd never lived an ordinary life in his last 20 years asked, "...What, are you thinking of renting a toilet to live in? Where were you living before?"

"At a friend's house." Qin Man answered, "I've stayed for too long and feel bad. So, I've decided to find a new place."

"You know how to feel embarrassed? I thought you didn't care about your reputation any longer. Didn't I give you some money before? Isn't it enough to stay in a hotel?"

"I transferred it all to my family." Qin Man effortlessly pushed the blame away.

"...What about your family?"

"They've run off to hide overseas."

Ji Ran asked, "They didn't bring you along?"

"No, I still have matters to settle in the country and can't leave." Qin Man smiled, "Moreover, those loanshark runners don't have a good life. If I run, won't they lose their jobs?"

He didn't expect this person to have such a tragic backstory befitting of a white lotus. Ji Ran was completely stupefied, "...You're such a good person, why don't you go do some charity?"

"I used to, but now I can't anymore."

Ji Ran shut up.

Once they'd entered the city, he finally asked, "Where will you go if you can't find a flat?"

Qin Man answered, "I'll find a hostel."

"Hostel?"

"Yes, the hostels for travellers are pretty cheap. Only a hundred bucks per night."

An image of Qin Man wearing a suit sitting in a narrow and cramped rental room surfaced in his mind. It was too jarring and strange... and also a little pitiful.

He stayed silent for a long time before he finally spoke, "I didn't accept the twenty thousand you returned to me the last time. Take it and find a good hotel."

"I've already transferred it to my parents."

"...Why don't you just give them your life?!"

Qin Man laughed and turned to look at him, "Haven't I already sold my life to you?"